About Amici
Amici, Doost (meaning ‘Friends’ in Italian, Persian) is all about vibrant food, culture, and a passion for hospitality. We take inspiration from across the Mediterranean & Middle East with bold, complex flavours and textures. Our food is playful and champions the very best ingredients. We adopt a no-substitutes attitude, shunning the synthetic and processed and instead championing the best and most exciting ingredients we can get our hands on. The pleasure from our dishes goes beyond the food i
Oysters 💙
award-winning Oysters from West Mersea “just like kissing the sea on the lips” (please choose shucking service if you would like us to open the oysters for you)
x 6 Pieces
£21.00x 9 Pieces
£31.00x 12 Pieces
£37.006 Oysters & a bottle Paul Langier Brut Champagne
£67.00
Pizza Happiness
“Anyone who says that money cannot buy happiness has clearly never spent their money on pizza.” – Andrew W.K.
Spicy Date For Two
1 Pizza Diavola with salami piccante & chili flakes, 1 Pizza Spicy Meat Lover with chicken, beef, ham, pepperoni & jalapeno, 2 soft drink, and Galic Bread£25.00Family Pizza Night In
Choose 4 Pizzas and 4 Soft Drinks£32.00
Oven Baked Pasta
Fresh Pasta Lasagne
always a favorite, paper-thin lasagna noodles layered with besciamella, ragu bolognese and parmigiano-reggiano£16.00Aubergine Parmigiana (V)
one of the most iconic Italian dishes. It is made with fried aubergine slices, layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano. then baked till golden brown£16.00
Wraps, Sandwiches & Salads
all wraps and sandwiches are served with pickled Persian gherkins & mixed salad
Wild boar hot dogs
topped with lots of mozzarella cheese, & served with our Calabrian nduja, hot & spicy sauce£9.50Buttermilk Fried Crispy Chicken Burger
Boneless chicken fillet coated in our secret seasoning. served on a toasted brioche bun with tomato£9.00Herb Frittata Sandwich
Kuku Sabzi Sandwich: fresh coriander, dill, spring onion, parsley, lettuce, egg, walnut and barberry, served with wild garlic yoghurt dip£9.00Roasted Aubergine & Garlic Wrap
tomatoes, garlic, mashed grilled aubergine & free range eggs£9.00Rosted Peppers & Hummus Wrap
Roasted vegetable and hummus toasted sandwich is perfect for lunch£9.00Falafel & Hummus Wrap
Fried crispy croquettes made with chickpeas, fava£9.00Savoury Ground Lamb Wrap
“Koobideh” a skewers ground meat mixed with onions. formed around a flat Persian skewer & grilled£9.00Chicken Wrap
“Joojeh“ a skewer of marinated chicken kabab with saffron & garlic£10.00Spicy Calamari Wrap
garlic & chile, add bold flavor to this seafood dish£10.00Caesar Salad
crisp greens, toasty sourdough croutons, parmesan, Ortiz anchovy fillets in a umami-rich dressing£10.00Chicken Caesar Salad
£18.00Amici’s Wagyu Beef Burgers
finest wagyu meat served with sundried tomatoes, crisp salad, garlic herbs mayo, Dont forget to order your chips!£20.00
Desserts
all great meals end with a dessert
Baba Au Rhum
cake saturated in syrup made with rum, and filled vanilla chantilly cream£5.50Sticky Toffee Pudding
sticky toffee packed with dates and coated with lashings of butterscotch£7.50
Small plates & Soups
Amici Soup of The Day - Call us to find out
soup is often thought of as a comfort dish for cold weather, “Soup of the Day” showcases how diverse soups can be.£8.00Arancini Bolognese 200g x1
Sicilian snacks consist of a ball of rice filled with ragu coated with bread crumbs lightly fried until crisp and golden.£5.50Arancini Spinach Mozzarella
Sicilian snacks consist of a ball of rice filled with spinach & mozzarella cheese coated with bread crumbs lightly fried until crisp and golden. eaten cold. one piece 200g£5.50Arancini Prosciutto Ham & Mozzarella
Sicilian snacks consisting of a ball of rice-filled prosciutto & mozzarella cheese coated with bread crumbs lightly fried until crisp and golden.£5.50Garlic Bread & Cheese
fior di latte, rosemary & kosher salt£5.50Zeytoon Parvardeh
olives, garlic, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, mint and angelica seeds£6.50Olive Ascolane
green pitted olives covered in breadcrumbs stuffed with beef, pork & mortadella, possibly the most renowned appetizers in Italy£7.50Bread Selection
Persian & European, spicy Sicilian extra virgin olive oil£4.50Ash-e-Reshteh (v)
Persian noodle soup, a classic Persian noodle soup, intensely aromatic, amazingly delicious£8.50Ghalieh Maygu
tempura battered king prawns, served with garlic, tamarind, coriander & parsley sauce£14.00Spicy Calamaretti
back by popular demand, Amici’s house speciality, hearty, robust seafood flavour and just enough spiciness to tickle the tongue, you will love it£11.506 BBQ Wings
flame-grilled, infused with onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper, and a little citrus.£6.50Noon-o-Panir-o-Sabzi (v)
feta cheese, walnuts & herbs with a selection of bread, a totally addictive way of starting a meal as the fresh, vital flavours sharpen the appetite£8.00Koofteh Rizeh
Persian meatballs with red onion and sumac served with Persian bread£6.00
Pizza
All pizza rossa are with tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil & All pizza bianca are with fior di latte, fresh basil
Pizza Margherita (v)
fior di latte, fresh basil£11.00Pizza Napoli
anchovies, black olives£12.00Pizza Diavola
salami piccante & chilli flakes£13.00Pizza Mirza (v)
smooky aubergine, garlic, tomatoes & egg£16.00Pizza Ragout D’ Agnello
lamb ragu, green beans£18.00Pizza Amante Della Carne
chicken, beef, pepperoni & jalapeno£18.00Pizza Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi
ham & mushrooms£13.00Calzone Classico
ham, salami milano, ricotta cheese£13.00Pizza Capricciosa
ham, mushroom, artichoke, black olives£13.00Pizza Bianca Siero
aubergine, caramelized onion, garlic & whey, pure umami, little salt, a lot of tang, and a whole lot of flavor!£18.00Pizza Bianca Formaggio Blue (v)
gorgonzola, rocket & walnuts£16.00Pizza Bianca Italia
parma ham, parmesan, rocket£18.00Pizza Bianca Il Greco
feta cheese, walnuts & herbs£18.00Pizza Bianca Funghi e Crema di Tartufo (v)
porcini, enhanced with summer truffle£18.00Pizza Ortolana (v)
aubergine, zucchini, peppers, mushroom£12.00Pizza Carrettiera, Friarielli & Italian Sausage
there’s a famous Campanian saying that says “a sasicc è a mort re friariell,” a combination of friariell & fresh Italian sausage is unmatched£18.00
Sides
traditionally on Italian menu primi and secondi don’t come with any sides or vegetables (unless otherwise noted) so dont miss out on yours
Chunky Triple-Cooked Chips (vg)
rosemary or garlic salted£7.00Truffle Fries
If you’ve never had truffle fries, they are thin-cut deep-fried potatoes topped with truffle oil and our own mix of herbs and spices, must be tried£7.00Sumac Fries
bright red in color, sumac adds a tangy pop to ordinary fries£6.00Sweet Potato Fries (v)
with wasabi mayo£7.00Mixed Salad
Salad Fasl, seasonal leaves, tomato, cucumber served with Doost dressing£3.95Saffron Steamed Basmati Rice
Persian rice is the key element of Persian cuisine. Polow basically is considered the traditional "Persian way" of cooking rice it is soaked and pre-boiled. It creates rice that is longer and leaner in shape and fluffy.£4.00Persian Mix Pickle Torshi
A perfect tangy, crunchy, and flavorful pickle for any grills, kotlets, polow & khoresh (rice and stew) dishes. There are many different kinds of torshi. This pickled vegetable is a combination of fresh vegetables, dried herbs, spices, and vinegar.£3.00Persian Pickled Vegetable 'Shoor'
Iranians often make a different type of pickles, that is, brined (Lacto-fermented) pickles called shoor in Persian. In this type of pickles, there’s no vinegar or very little of it and the pickling process is aided by the addition of a salty brine.£3.00A Skewer of Koobideh
Savoury Ground Lamb£6.00A Skewer of Barg
Lamb Tenderloin£19.00A Skewer Vegi Kabab
£6.00A Skewer Chicken Kabab
£8.00A Skewer Lamb Fillet
£16.00A Skewer of Lamb Fillet Torsh Kabab
lamb fillet marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molasses£17.00A Skewer of Chicken Torsh Kabab
Tender chicken breasts marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molasse£9.00A Skewer of Salmon Fillet Kabab
“mahi“ marinated in saffron, olive oil & spices£9.00
White, Rose & Dessert Wines
“Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, makes weariness forget his toil” Lord Byron
10. Ribellata Trebbiano
2019 Veneto, Italy abv 12% grape trebbiano - immediately uplifting, this wine displays pear & apple which is followed by a splash of lime zest.£20.0011. Nero Oro Grillo Appassimento
2019 Veneto, Italy 12.5% grape grillo - it’s very unusual to find a white wine made appassimento-style. that’s what makes this plush sicilian white so exciting. it’s made by drying a portion of grapes on the vine and a portion in the sun. honeyed and full of dried-fruit notes, this has the fresh zing of grapefruit£22.0013. Villa des Croix
2019 Picpoul de Pinet France grape picpoul blanc - the nose has delicate aromas of marine air, and lime flowers. it presents a dry floral palate with a hint of flint. raw honey flavors a delicate acidity to the ends£25.0019. Gavi, La Toledana
2018 Piedmont, Italy abv 13% grape cortese - Very elegant on the palate, soft, fresh style with typical almond taste on the finish£31.0040. Balade Romantique Rosé
2020 France abv 12% grape grenache, shiraz - Provence-style rosé, bursting with aromas of stone fruit, raspberry, strawberry and white flowers, and a stroke of acidity on the finish£20.0041. Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé Chapter Series
2020 Venetia Italy it is a fresh, elegant pink wine with a delicate aroma of cherries and hints of wild berries, mellow yet refreshing, it provides£30.0050. Campbells Rutherglen Muscat
2008 Australia abv 17.5% grape muscat - a petit grains rouge justly famous fortified dessert wine from north eastern Victoria. amber, bright, good clarity. rich, boozy nose of raisins, licorice, muscovado sugar£23.5051. Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Lornano
2009 Italy abv 16% grape malvasia - trebbiano - oh the balance! oh, the delicate sweetness! sherry hints in the aroma, but much softer on the tongue£35.0053. Brown Brothers Spätlese Lexia
1999 Victoria, Australia abv 10% grape muscat of alexandria - bright gold with very beautiful floral notes. sweetness balanced with acidity and fruity flavours£42.0054. Henry of Pelham Riesling Ice Wine
2009 Niagara, Canada abv 19% grape riesling - liquid loveliness! this is a glassful of fleshy ripe cherries. perfect for dessert£50.0056. Ice Cider Neige Premiere
2015 Canada abv 11% the award winning canadian ice cider created by concentrating the juice of handpicked apples. deep copper-gold in colour with aromas reminiscent of a barn full to the brim with apples. tastes vividly of ripe, luscious baked apples drizzled with honey and cloves£45.00
Champagne & Sparkles
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” F. Scott Fitzgerald
1. Prosecco, Casa Amici, NV Veneto, Italy abv 11%
grape glera - aromas of wildflowers & almonds are balanced on the palate by notes of pear and a refreshingly crisp acidity£19.003. Prosecco Lampo – Borgoluce NV Veneto Italy abv 11%
grape glera - wonderfully slick with excellent energy, freshness & purity of fruit£25.004. Paul Langier Brut Champagne NV Champagne, France abv 12.5%
grape chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier - this is a stylish dry wine, offering ripe fruit and a biscuity finish£38.004. Champagne Lanson Black Label
Champagne, France grapes approximately 50% pinot noir, 15% pinot meunier and 35% chardonnay - light, delicate nose, biscuit and brioche hints, the palate has considerable depth & elegance£59.00
Red Wines
“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy” Benjamin Franklin
100. Languore Sangiovese Rubicone
2020 E-Romagna, Italy grape sangiovese - aromas of cherries, raspberry & plums follow onto the palate with juicy tannins£19.00101. Mozzafiato Primitivo
2021 Puglia, Italy grape Primitivo - deep, dense ruby in colour, with a nose of warm prunes, dates & figs, with hints of sweet spice. full and voluptuous, the feel is soft & plush, with toasty. notes that linger on the finish£25.00103. Vista Plata Malbec
2021 Argentina grape malbec: big and bold that leads with intense fruit. the oak gives a vanilla character and provides a serious backbone to this wine with velvety soft tannins£28.00105. Dogajolo Carpineto, Toscana
2019 Tuscany. Italy grape cabernet sauvignon & sangiovese - our ‘Baby-Tuscan’. cabernet sauvignon is blended with the native Sangiovese to create a wine superior to its IGT classification. soft and intensely fruity, elegance and complexity gave by oak-ageing with the fragrant, fresh fruit of a young wine£42.00107. Ma Maison, Leung Estate
2016 Burgundy, New Zealand grape Gamay: raspberry, rhubarb and cherry with a nice balance. restrained and easy drinking£36.00108. Pinot Noir Domaine de Valmoissine
Louis Latour, 2017 South of France grape Gamay raspberry, rhubarb and cherry with a nice balance. restrained and easy drinking£49.00109. Valpolicella Ripasso
pogian, 2019 Veneto , Italy grape corvina, rondinella, corvinone & negrara - ruby-red, this wine offers intense aromas of wild cherries, redcurrant and hints of toasting. a rich and full-bodied wine, with sweet and round tannins£48.99110. Chianti Classico Ceppeto Mannucci Droandi
2016 Tuscany, Italy grape shiraz - soft, plush, blackberry fruit with hits of mint, earth, violets and black pepper. A far more elegant and nuanced Shiraz than is often found and a wonderful introduction to the great wines of Leeuwin Estate, one of Australia’s icons£57.00
Beer
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
330ml (5.1%) Italy a crisp & refreshing lager with an unmistakable Italian style£4.00
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
£2.00Coca Cola Diet
£2.00Coca Cola Zero
£2.00Appletizer
£3.00San Pellegrino Lemonade
£2.50San Pellegrino Blood Orange
£3.00San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 750ml
£5.00Acqua Panna Still Natural Mineral Water 750ml
£5.00Peroni Libera 0.0% Alcohol Free Lager - Pack of 4
Peroni Libera 0.0% Alcohol-Free Lager 4 x 330ml£5.00Fentimans lemonade
£4.00Fentimans ginger beer
£4.00
Persian Stews & Rices
Khoresht is a delicate & refined stew. It is a combination of either meat, poultry or fish with vegetables; fresh or dried fruits, beans, and sometimes nuts, left to simmer over a lazy flame. best enjoyed with Saffron Vegan Options Available - please ask
Tender Lamb With Aromatic Herbs
Khoresht-e Ghorme Sabzi - A traditional and very popular dish in Iran. Made with fresh chopped parsley, chives, coriander and fenugreek, slowly cooked with kidney beans, seasoned with a blend of Persian limes & spices, best enjoyed with Saffron steamed Basmati Rice (don't forget to order your rice)£12.00Duck Breast In A Pomegranate & Walnut Sauce
Khoresht-e Fesenjan ba Ordak - The jewel in the crown of all stews. It is sweet and sour. Traditionally served to mark a celebration, most often the arrival of important friends or family, served with saffron steamed basmati rice£14.95Anar Bij
Delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses£11.00Ghalieh Ghalieh Daria
“ghalieh daria“ in a delicious & pungent sauce from the south of Iran. rich flavors of garlic, tamarind as well as coriander & parsley. Served with saffron steamed basmati rice£18.00Chicken & Aubergine With Sour Grapes
Khoresht-E Bademjan - Roasted aubergines simmered in a delicate tomato, young grapes, and saffron sauce, served with saffron steamed Basmati Rice.£12.00Bademjan Aubergine Vegan
Aubergine simmered in a delicate sauce of tomato & saffron with young grapes£9.00Rose Coco Beans Dill & Garlic
“baghali ghatogh“is so simple but delicious, with fava beans, dill, & garlic, topped with a poached egg£13.00Rose Coco Beans Dill & Garlic Vegan
"Baghali Ghatogh" rose coco beans dill & garlic, delicious£7.00Tender Lamb with Yellow Split Peas
Khoreshe Gheymeh ba Kosht - the stew topped up with crispy homemade potato fries and is high up on most Iranians’ list of favorite foods. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend you do. I’m sure you’ll love it! served with saffron steamed basmati rice£14.50Barberry Rice With Saffron Chicken
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh, I just love this dish. Sweet and Tangy barberry-studded Saffron rice, served with Doost chicken£20.00Persian Gulf-Style Seafood Rice
“maygoo polow“ king prawns & calamari delicately cooked with basmati rice flavoured with, dill, bell peppers, onion & cherry tomatos£21.00Fresh Dill Rice with Salmon
Shivid Polow, powerful green, earthy flavour of dill & saffron makes this one of my favourite foods.£21.00Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polow, ultimate Vegetarian / Vegan dish. A delicious and hearty dish made of aromatic basmati rice, lentils, caramelized onion, dates, raisins, and spices£10.00VegetarianFresh Dill & Fava Bean Rice with tender Lamb Shank
Shivid Baghali Polow, powerful green, earthy flavour of fava bean, dill & saffron makes this an all-time favourite dish.£28.00
