Baaria - Café, Cocktail & Wine Bar

About Us

Baaria is an artisan Sicilian bakery and Restaurant, but also a Café, Cocktail & Wine Bar in Central London, located on Charing Cross Road between Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. We started with the simple idea of bringing the best Sicilian artisan products to the UK. We put lots of love and careful thought into everything we do and work exclusively with Italian-sourced ingredients. We hope you enjoy all we offer and share the experience with others.
Cuisines Italian
Restaurant Type Fast Casual
Cuisine Styles Vegetarian
Services Free Wi-Fi, Disabled access, Outdoor Seating
Payment Options Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Menu

Nibbles

There is nothing more italian than this aperitivo - perfect with one of our selected Italian wines or crafted cocktails - see drinks menu.

Sicilian Aperitivo board

Selection of Sicilian buns

£15.00

Italian Aperitivo Board

Cheese & Charcuterie

£25.00

Burrata & Parma Ham

Truffle & artichoke pesto

£15.00

Burrata & Caponata

Aubergine, tomato sauce, celery, olives, capers, in a agrodolce sauce. Burrata & pesto di pistacchio

£12.00

The most popular Sicilian Street food. Filled rice balls coated in fine breadcrumbs and deep fried.

Etna

Poppy seeds breading, beef ragu, edamer cheese 180g

£4.85

Spinaci

Spinach, pine nuts & cream cheese

£4.85

Bolognese

A rich beef ragu sauce & béchamel sauce

£4.85

Burro

A classic combination of ham, mozzarella 

£4.85

Pistacchio

Pistachio Pesto, ham & mozzarella

£4.85

Handmade, soft baked brioche buns are filled with a selection of the finest ingredients packing big flavours into these ‘small bites’.

Four Cheeses

Mozzarella, provoletta, Gorgonzola, pecorino

£3.95

Ham & Cheese

Ham, mozzarella & béchamel sauce

£3.95

Pizzetta

Small pizza, tomato sauce & mozzarella

£3.00

Sausage Roll

Beef Frankfurter sausages 

£3.95

Spicy Salami

Mozzarella, spicy sausage

£3.95

Salmon

Soft cream cheese, mozzarella

£3.95

Aubergine Bun

Parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce

£3.95

Chicken

Chicken in curry sauce

£3.95

Ravazzata

A rich beef ragu sauce & béchamel sauce

£3.95

Salsiccia

Sicilian Sausage & Broccoli

£5.50

Pasta Arrabbiata

£12.50

Pasta Gricia

Guanciale di maiale, black pepper, pecorino cheese

£14.00

Pasta Beef Shin Ragu

BEEF SHIN RAGÙ, PECORINO

£17.00

Pasta Pistacho Pesto & Burrata

PESTO DI PISTACCHIO, BURRATA

£17.00

Lasagne Bolognese

Traditional Lasagna, layers of pasta with slow cooked beef ragù

£13.95

Melanzane Parmigiana

Baked layers of Sicilian aubergine, parmesan, rich tomato & béchamel sauce

£13.95

Salad

£9.00

Pizza

£12.50

Traditional freshly oven-baked Italian bread making a delicious pillowy sandwich.

FOCACCIA DAILY SPECIAL: Priced on the day, our kitchens daily creation brings you our favourite combinations of ingredients, creating unique Sicilian flavours.

Caprese

Fresh tomatoes, Mozzarella & basil

£9.00

Mushroom

Mushroom, spinach & Emmental cheese

£9.00

Parma Ham

Parma ham, mozzarella & rocket

£10.00

Salami

Mixed salumi, fresh tomato & rocket

£10.00

Pizza like they have in Rome! A cloud like pizza with a crispy textures on the outside and a super soft scrumptious inside, topped with beautiful flavours.

Margherita

Fior de Latte mozzarella & a rich tomato sauce

£11.00

Giardiniera

Courgettes, peppers, leeks, aubergine & a rich tomato sauce

£12.00

Bianca

White base pizza, topped with Parma Ham & burrata

£13.50

Diavola

Fior de Latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, `Nduja, pepperoni

£13.50

Tiramisu Scomposto

(build your own)

£7.00

Cannolo Siciliano

Traditionally served with ricotta.

from £4.00

Sbriciolona Pistacchiosa Cake

From the traditional recipe. Buttery shortcrust pastry filled with pistachio cream

£6.50

Semifreddo Nocciola

£6.00

Pistacchio

£6.00

Cassata

(traditional Sicilian ricotta)

£6.00

Snikers or Chocolate

£6.00

Translating as ‘small bites’ the Mignon is the original Sicilian street food. Delicious, handmade, soft baked brioche buns are filled with a selection of the finest ingredients packing big flavours into these ‘small bites’.

Served until 5pm

Ham and Cheese

A classic combination of ham, mozzarella & béchamel sauce

£3.95

Parmigiana

Slow cooked Aubergines, parmesan & ham with a tomato sauce

£3.95

Time for something ‘Dolce’. Setteveli is a delicious sponge cake with layers of chocolate, hazelnut and pistachio mousse, and a surprising little crunch, finished with a shiny glaze (flavours below):

Small Cannolo Ricotta

£3.15

Plain

£2.50

Nutella

£4.60

Strawberry Jam

£3.40

Apricot Jam

£3.40

Pistacchio

Filled with perhaps the most precious ingredient in
Sicilian cuisine, Bronte Pistachio.

£4.95

Sicilian Brioche

Brioscia col tuppo. Tipical Sicilian brioche can also
be filled with Pistacchio or Nutella

£4.80

Bomboloni (doughnut)

Filled with Pistacchio or Nutella

£4.10

Aperol

Prosecco, Aperol & club soda

£10.50

Campari

Prosecco, Campari & club soda

£10.50

Amalfi

Prosecco, Limoncello & Soda

£10.50

Hugo

Prosecco, Elderflower Liqueur

£10.50

Bellini

Prosecco, peach puree

£12.00

London / Kiew Mule

Gin, ginger beer, lime juice

£12.00

Negroni

Stirred gin, sweet vermouth & bitters

£12.00

Bloody Mary

Vodka, tomato juice and spices

£12.00

Old Fashioned

Stirred bourbon whiskey, brown sugar & Angostura bitters

£12.00

Spicy Tommy’s Margarita

Tequila, Agave, Lime & Chilli

£12.00

Pornstar Martini

Shaken vodka, passion fruit liquer, vanilla & passion fruit juice

£12.00

Dry Martini

Stirred vodka or gin over vermouth coated ice

£12.00

Vodkatini

Stirred vodka over vermouth coated ice

£12.00

Espresso Martini

Shaken vodka, coffee liquer & Arabica espresso

£12.00

Italicus Spritz

Prosecco, Italicus Bergamotto & Soda

£10.50

Pina Colada

Rum, Pineapple & Coconut

£12.00

Paloma

Tequila, Pink Grapefruit Soda, Lime & Himalayan Salt

£12.00

Crodino 1965 Aperitivo

Non alcoholic - sparkling & refreshing with distinctive citrus notes & a bittersweet taste

£5.00

Virgin Mary

Tomato juice & spices

£7.00

Brava Giulia

Cranberry, lime, vanilla & ginger beer

£7.00

Falanghina

On the palate, it is medium - bodies. The taste of the wine is sapid and elegant. It tastes warm and oozes out the rich flavours of honey, ripe apples, pineapple, grapefruit & almonds

from £6.00

Pinot Grigio Friuli

Straw yellow with hints of amber, smooth ripe apple flavour with a citrus pith finish.

from £6.50

San Giovese Le Marche

Ruby red, rich and ripe cherry fruit with soft tannins and great acidity. This is a very satisfying glass of wine.

from £6.50

Primitivo Puglia

Fruity and intense bouquet of ripe black fruit, compote and sweet peppery spice. Velvety smooth tannins.

from £7.50

Aglianico Irpinia Campania

An ample bouquet, alluring and aristocratic. The palate is concentrated, with a silky, velvety texture, an extremely dynamic acidity and a pleasant strength; in brief, a big wine, with a long, clean finish.

£53.00

Le Paradou France

Of a bright pale pink colour, it presents on the nose with aromas of berries and subtle citrus notes. In the mouth, it is elegant, balanced and very fresh.

from £6.50

Prosecco Mionetto Veneto

A crisp green apple flavour leads to a crystal clean finish. Beautifully balanced

£7.00

Prosecco Mionetto Veneto

A crisp green apple flavour leads to a crystal clean finish. Beautifully balanced

£31.00

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV, Champagne

£95.00

Laurent-Perrier Rose NV

£170.00

Grillo Colline delle Rose Sicily

Grillo grapes create intense aromas of citrus fruits including prickly pear and grapefruits, accompanied by delightful basil notes.

£29.00

Pecorino di Offida Le Marche

Dry and mineral, it offers good acidity as well as high ripeness giving relatively generous alcohol content.

£33.00

Passerina Velonosi, Le Marche

Elegantly fresh with strong floral scents of lime blossom and hawthorn. Savoury and fresh tasting

£39.00

Verdicchio Sartarelli, Le Marche

Dry and mineral, it offers good acidity as well as high ripeness giving relatively generous alcohol content

£46.00

Gavi di Gavi Matteo Piedmont

Intense mouth-watering pear, citrus and stone fruit flavours

£48.00

Falanghina del Sannio Campania

Great charm, elegance and persistence. “Lila” pairs well with a range of dishes including appetisers, fresh cheeses,

£52.00

Arneis Aurelia Piedmont

Arneis exhibit white flowers, pears and guava splashed with citrus that lines a creamy palate and a long flavourful finish.

£55.00

Nero Davola Colline Delle Rose, Sicily

Plum and juicy red-fruit flavours with flavours of chocolate and dark raspberries

£29.00

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Purple ruby red wine with an intense bouquet of red berry fruits and sour cherry. Full, harmonic and pleasantly tannic on the palate

£33.00

Arbos Syrah Sicily

Deep smooth ruby wine with an intense bouquet of
red berries, black peppers cinnamon

£39.00

Chianti Monteguelfo, Tuscany

Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. Hints of black forest fruits, woodland berries, saddle leather and victoria plums.

£42.00

Aglianico Mastroberardino Campania

Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and spices. It is elegant and smooth

£39.00

Barbera D' Alba Rocche di Costamagne Piedmont

Sour cherry, fresh and enjoyable on the palate. Deep ruby red colour with purple highlights.

£57.00

Nebbiolo Rocche di Costamagna Piedmont

Fruity, floral, rose and violet and spicy scents which are well integrated

£60.00

Colline Delle Rose, Vino Biologico

Fresh and fruity crisp wine with aromas of red and black fruits that evolves into a pleasant flavour.

£27.00

Continuing our passion for working with authentic Italian producers, our coffee is sourced from Musetti Caffe. Luigi Musetti founded his roasting company in Piacenza in 1934 and is one of the most respected Italian roasting houses. Our chosen blend, Musetti Paradiso, (80% Arabica / 20% Robusta) can be served decaffeinated with your choice of milk (whole, skimmed, oat or soya).

Single espresso

£2.50

Double espresso

£2.95

Americano

£3.15

Flat white

£3.50

Cappuccino

£3.60

Mocha

£3.60

Cortado

£2.95

Cremino

(Nutella/Pistacchio)

£3.50

Latte

£3.60

Iced coffee

£3.45

Hot chocolate

(add cream & marshmallows £1)

£3.50

English Breakfast Tea

from £2.50

Earl Grey Tea

from £2.50

Peppermint Tea

from £2.50

Camomille

from £2.50

Green Tea

from £2.50

Orange Juice

Sicilian citrus heaven

£4.50

Clean Carrot

Carrot, orange, apple & ginger

£4.50

Clean Beets

Beetroot, apple, lemon & ginger

£4.50

Morning Greens

Mango, avocado, banana, apple, lemon & spinach

£4.50

Apple juice

£2.70

Cranberry juice

£2.70

Passion fruit juice

£2.70

Crodino

£4.50

Coke

£2.80

Coke Zero

£2.80

All our spirits are served at 50ml. If you would like a smaller 25ml measure please ask.

Beefeater Gin

£7.00

Hendricks Gin

£8.00

Stolichnaya Vodka

£8.00

Tequila Jose Cuervo

£8.00

Havana 3yo Rum

£7.00

Mount Gay Rum

£12.00

Jameson Whiskey

£7.00

Jack Daniels

£7.00

Jonnie Walker Black label x

£7.00

Whiskey Wild Turkey

£7.00

Whiskey Westland

£20.00

Remy Martin Cognac VSOP

£11.00

Mount Gay Rum XO

£12.00

Amaro Averna

£6.00

Limoncello

£5.00

Crodino

(Non alcoholic)

£5.00

Peroni Beer

£5.00

Pastel Pils Half Pint

£4.60

Gift Cards

Monetary Gift Card £30 / £300
You can set up a flexible amount from £30 to £300
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Map & Contacts

Address 78 Charing Cross Rd
London, WC2H 0BD
Telephone (+44) 02038760272
Website https://www.baaria.co.uk