The new restaurant is now officially open at the heart of Tottenham Court Road.
The new Mediterranean open plan restaurant s now open at The Outernet, Tottenham Court Road, an immersive entertainment district in the heart of town. In addition, its outside terrace offers views over bustling Tottenham Court Road and London’s theatre district.
Both the food and drink offering and interiors will all be centred around Mediterranean culture and ingredients. With its focus rooted in Mediterranean living and cuisine, CAVO will be a celebration of everything the sea and the middle of the earth has to offer.
Head Chef Alberto Gargiulo has been appointed to oversee the menus that span the whole of the Mediterranean. Alberto Gargiulo grew up in Naples, where food is a cultural phenomenon and home to some of the best ingredients and dishes the Mediterranean has to offer. His career has spanned Italy, the UK and the USA with past roles at Cecconi’s Soho House and Pasta Evangelists.
The menu at CAVO includes a Mediterranean Odyssey menu of small plates, with a range of delectable dishes to choose from including signature seared Scallops in Champagne, garlic, chilli, and parsley butter; Zuppa Di Cozze (mussels, octopus, red prawns, freselia), and Tagliolini Al Tartufo Piemonte, made with 36-month aged Parmesan.
Other dishes on the menu include: Chiperones (baby fried squid with aioli); Al-Badhenjan Al-Mahmas (slow roasted aubergine, feta mousse, harissa, pomegranate); and Lasagna Crocante (wild forest mushroom & spinach lasagne, with 36-month dry aged parmesan cream.You can also mix and match choosing from The Mediterranean Seafood Celebration made up of a selection of fresh oysters, seasonal seafood platters, fish and crustaceans or opt for the authentic Mediterranean barbeque experience and have your preferred cuts of meat expertly grilled on Josper Spanish coals. Rack of 28-Day Lazio Lamb, Abbacchio Romano, and Pluma Iberico Pork are both CAVO signatures.
The restaurant will also be offering a four course brunch for £65 which can also be enjoyed on the outside terrace once it opens in April 2023. Diners will be greeted with a glass of champagne or the Cavo Bloody Mary on arrival, accompanied with oysters, followed with a choice of delicious dishes, including CAVO’s Octopus served with lobster-infused aioli and baby cress and the Andalusian slow roast leg of lamb with potatoes and thyme. For the sweet-toothed choice, the Basque cheesecake served with mixed berries chutney will provide all the flavours of festivities to get you into the spirit. If looking for a Vegan alternative, a four-course menu is also available, with starters including the Padron pepper stuffed with herbs breadcrumbs and tomatoes, a selection of mixed vegetables in a romesco sauce and much more.
In terms of drinks, the drink menu includes selection of classic cocktails with extra Mediterranean flair which is a focus on the CAVO drinks list. Aegean Negroni is Cavo’s twist on the classic Negroni, using Raki from Greece and served with oregano oil, or the Mediterranean Mary (Tomato gazpacho, balsamic, cucumber, oregano, anchovy, olive with added depth from Palo Cortado sherry).
For more information and to make a booking visit: cavorestaurant.com