British asparagus season runs from late April to late June, and it’s one of the highlights of the homegrown produce calendar. During this short window, restaurants across London make the most of its freshness, featuring it in specials and seasonal menus. Here’s where to eat asparagus in London while it’s at its best.
TOZI Restaurant & Bar | Pasta & Risotto
Dive into the new spring menu at TOZI Victoria, where Head Chef Maurilio Molteni has crafted a selection of dishes that celebrate the best of the season, staying true to TOZI’s ethos of great food, shared in good company. Available from May 27 to – June 27, the restaurant is offering asparagus specials such as hand-cut tagliolini with asparagus and spring black truffle and an asparagus and wild garlic risotto.
Book here: www.tozirestaurant.co.uk
Seventy Five at Liberty London | Wye Valley Asparagus, Watercress Purée, Smoked Egg & Nasturtium
Recently opened at iconic department store Liberty London, Seventy Five – an all-day dining destination specialising in seasonal ingredients led by Head Chef Joe Holness – is serving up a fresh and delicately balanced dish featuring asparagus sourced from The Wye Valley. Expect prepared asparagus with watercress purée and smoked egg emulsion, topped with herbaceous nasturtium.
Book here: www.libertylondon.com/seventy-five-restaurant-at-liberty
Sticks’n’Sushi | Seasonal Spears Special Menu
Known for its unique combination of classic and creative sushi and sticks from the grill, Danish-Japanese restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi has launched a ‘Seasonal Spears’ menu, running from May 6 to May 31. Expect dishes such as Aspara Maki – grilled asparagus wrapped in smoked pancetta and Aspara Ebi -dashi – marinated white asparagus with brown shrimp and yuzu.
Book here: www.sticksnsushi.com/gb/en/restaurants/
Smiths of Smithfield | Green and White Asparagus with Cashew Cream
Located in the heart of Farringdon, Smiths of Smithfield puts the spotlight on seasonal, British ingredients. At its second-floor restaurant, The Grill, new springtime specials, created by Head Chef Tim Dela Cruz, include a warm salad of green and white asparagus with cashew cream, baby artichoke, courgettes, pickled girolles and summer black truffle.
Book here: www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk
BOKAN 37 | Beef Carpaccio served with White Asparagus
Experience fine dining at high altitude at Bōkan 37, courtesy of Executive Chef Robert Manea. Tuck into a springtime menu including beef carpaccio with white asparagus alongside tropea onion and horseradish. If that doesn’t satisfy your asparagus craving, indulge in a dry-aged sirloin in a green pepper sauce with green asparagus and potato gratin.
Book here: www.bokanlondon.co.uk/restaurant/
Sucre | Asparagus, with Morels and Egg Yolk
Best known for ‘fire dining’, Sucre is elevating its asparagus by serving the vegetable with a side of morels and an egg yolk. The dish is available within the small plates section and can be enjoyed alongside other sharers or as a small snack.
Book here: www.sucrerestaurant.com/london/
Young’s Pubs | Asparagus Pub Dishes
Ready for asparagus season, Young’s Pubs have a range of green spear specials gracing its menus. With variations available across a selection of pubs, each dish showcases the best of British produce from local suppliers. Dishes to expect include a Wykham Farm asparagus with agretti and smoked almonds.
Book here: www.youngs.co.uk
RAILS Restaurant | Chargrilled Asparagus with Poached Egg and Parmesan Cream
RAILS Restaurant at Great Northern Hotel has brought back its seasonal signature dish: chargrilled asparagus with a crispy poached egg and rich Parmesan cream. Available until June 21, guests can elevate their experience by pairing their dish with a glass of Nyetimber Classic.
Book here: https://www.railslondon.com/