Just a stone’s throw from Winchester’s high street you will find our multiple award winning restaurant, Forte Kitchen. Serving breakfast & lunch, and we also cater for private events – our hidden gem awaits your ascent.
Cooking up rustic British food, using quality local ingredients.
Our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. Simple, yet flavoursome food is cooked and prepared fresh to order; with love, by our highly skilled chefs, and served by our passionate team in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We hope that you enjoy our food as much as we enjoy cooking it.
Below are some sample dishes and prices. Please note to keep things fresh and interesting these are liable to change.
FORTE BREAKFAST
Full English £14.50
Pork Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Field Mushroom, Egg, Slow Roast Tomato, Baked Beans, Toast
(Add Black Pudding £2.00)
Sweetcorn Fritters (v) £13.50
Poached Eggs, Red Pepper Ketchup, Rocket, Tomatoes
(Add Streaky Bacon or Halloumi £2.00)
Vale Farm Eggs £12.00
Benedict | Florentine (v) | Royale
Home Baked Watercress Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce, Alresford Watercress
Chorizo & Scrambled Eggs £12.50
Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Toasted Bun
French Toast £12.00
– Crispy Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup
– Vanilla Yoghurt, Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup (v)
HEALTHY CHOICES
Vegan Breakfast (ve) £13.75
Potato Rosti, Avocado, Slow Roast Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Spinach, Field Mushrooms, Toast
North African Eggs (v) £11.75
Poached Eggs, Harissa and Herb Tomatoes, Garlic Yoghurt, Spiced Flatbread
(Add Merguez Sauce £2.00)
Crushed Avocado (v) £12.50
Sourdough Toast, Watercress, Poached Eggs
(Add Streaky Bacon or Feta Cheese £2.00)
Wheat Free Porridge (v) £8.00
Baked Apple and Raisin Compote, Cinnamon
Vale Farm Eggs On Toast (v) £7.25
Poached | Fried | Scrambled
(Add Cold Smoked Trout £4.00)
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES OR ROLLS
Streaky Bacon | Sausage | Mushroom | Egg | Smoked Trout | Avocado | Cheese
1 Filling £7.50
2 Filling £8.50
3 Fillings £9.50
4 Fillings £10.50
SWEET TREATS
Scotch Pancakes £10.75
– Smoked Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup
– Blueberries, Vanilla Yoghurt, Jam, Maple Syrup (v)
Freshly Blended Smoothie £5.25
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Freshly Blended Milkshake £4.75
Chocolate | Banana | Strawberry | Vanilla
PASTRIES AND CAKES
Pain Au Chocolat £4.50
Croissant £4.50
Forte Mixed Berry Jam
Forte Cinnamon Bun £4.00
Vegan Granola Bar £3.25
Gluten Free Oats, Coconut Icing, Fruits, Nuts, Seeds
Various Cakes and Bakes On Display In The Hatch
A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all bills. 100% of all cash tips and service charges go directly to staff. Please let your server know of any allergies or intolerances.
SNACKS
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia (v) £5.00
Smoked Tomato Butter
Grilled Flatbreads (ve) £5.00
Harissa Hummus
Spiced Nuts & Olives (ve) £4.00
Spiced Mixed Nuts & Kalamata Olives
LUNCH MAINS
Big Bowl Of Soup £8.75
Forte Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia
Ham Hock Scotch Egg £9.75
Watercress, Piccalilli
Mushrooms on Sourdough Toast (v) £13.50
Creamed Spinach, Pine Nuts, Mizuna, Old Winchester
(Add Poached Egg £2.00)
Hampshire Beef Burger £14.00
2 Smashed 4oz Hampshire Beef Patties, Brioche Bun, Pickles, Baby Gem, Slaw, Fries, Burger Sauce
(Add Cheese or Streaky Bacon £1.75)
Roast Duck Salad £15.50
Carrots, Mooli, Coriander, Cashews, Bok Choy Soy, Ginger and Lime Dressing
Honey and Orange Roast Ham £13.00
Fried Vale Farm Eggs, Hand Cut Chips
Pan-friend Corn-fed Chicken £14.50
Tomato and Butter Bean Stew, Salsa Verde, Cavalo Nero
Sweet Potato Falafel Salad (ve) £12.00
Harissa Hummus, Avocado Puree, Quinoa
Chickpea and Butternut Stew (ve) £13.50
Aubergine, Coconut, Coriander, Flatbread
SHARERS AND SIDES
Hand Cut Chips (ve) £4.25
French Fries (ve) £3.75
Oregano and Feta Hand Cut Chips (v) £5.25
Coleslaw (v) £2.50
SANDWICHES
Rocket Salad and Pickled Shallots
(Add French Fries £3.25)
Harissa Hummus and Tomato Sandwich (ve) £9.50
Rocket
Croque Monsieur £10.50
Honey Roast Ham, Bechamel Sauce, Mature Cheddar
(Add Fried Egg £2.00)
Vale Farm Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich (v) £8.50
Alresford Watercress
KIDS MENU
All Kids Meals Come With a Complimentary Juice
4oz Cheeseburger £8.00
Brioche Bun, French Fries
Ham, Egg and Chips £7.00
Cheese Toast £6.50
Kids Ice Cream £3.00
A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all sit in tables. 100% of all cash tips and service charges go directly to staff. Please let your server know of any allergies or intolerances.
CAKES AND SWEET TREATS
Fruit Scone £3.50
Mixed Berry Jam, Clotted Cream
Cream Tea for Two £9.50
Mixed Berry Jam, Clotted Cream, Pot Of Tea For Two
Chocolate Brownie £3.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie £3.00
Vegan Granola Bar (gf & ve) £3.25
Forte Cinnamon Bun £3.75
Cake Of The Day £3.50
Cake and Ice Cream £4.50
Banana and peanut Muffin £3.50
Lemon and Polenta Cake (gf & df) £3.50
A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all sit in tables. 100% of all cash tips and service charges go directly to staff. Please let your server know of any allergies or intolerances.
TEA
Our Selection Of Char Loose Leaf
Small Pot £3.75 | Large Pot £7.75
Winchester Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green Tea
Rooibos
Winchester Fruit Basket
Jasmin
Apple and Ginger
Chai
Chamomile
Peppermint
Dorset Builders Brew
SOFT DRINKS
Hot Chocolate £4.00
Luxury Hot Chocolate £4.75
Kids Apple Juice £2.00
Fruit Juices £3.50
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Freshly Blended Milkshakes £4.75
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Freshly Blended Smoothie £5.25
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Fresh Orange Juice £4.50
Hampshire Hill Farm Juices £2.75
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Homemade Lemonade £4.50
Sparkling Elderflower £3.75
Ginger Beer £3.50
Mighty Brew Kombucha £3.75
Ask Your Server For Today’s Flavour
Coke/Diet Coke £3.15
Hildon Still Water | Sparkling Water (330ml | 750ml) £2.50 | £3.95
COFFEE
Americano £3.25
Cappuccino £3.50
Latte £3.50
Flat White £3.35
Espresso £2.50 | £2.75
Macchiato £2.65 | £2.85
Babyccino £2.25
Mocha £3.95
Iced Latte £3.85
Iced Mocha £3.95
Flavoured Syrups £0.50
Oat Milk | Coconut Milk | Soya Milk £0.25
BEER, LAGER & CIDER
All Bottled Or Canned In Various Sizes
Flower Pots Beer (500ml) £5.75
Perridge Pale 3.6% | Gooden’s Gold 4.8% | Busters Best 4.2%
Camden Hells Lager (330ml) £4.75
Aspall Cider (330ml) £5.75
Peroni (330ml) £4.50
Thatchers Non Alcoholic Cider 0% (500ml) £5.75
Peroni Non Alcoholic 0% (330ml) £4.00
COCKTAILS
Belini £8.50
Peach | Strawberry
Bloody Mary £9.00
Bucks Fizz £8.50
Twisted Nose Gin and Tonic £7.50 | £11.50
Spiced Rum and Ginger Beer £7.50 | £11.50
Tanqueray 0% Gin and Tonic £6.50 | £10.50
Wine Selection
WHITE WINE
175ml | Bottle
Soñadora Organic Airén / Verdejo £20
Spain S / V | A Crisp, Fresh Blend Of Verdejo & Airén With Aromas Of Apples & Pears, Along Side Freshly Cut Grass & Exotic Fruits On The Palate
Terre Del Noce Pinot Grigio £6.30 / 22.50
Italy S / V | Elegant, Dry Pinot Grigio With Apple & Banana Fruit Aromas, Floral Lift In The Mouth & A Clean, Crisp Finish
Picpoul De Pinet St Clair, Beauvignac £25
France V | Elegant Aromas Of Citrus, Pear & White Flowers & A Crisp, Mineral Palate Ideally Suited To Seafood
Pulenta Estate VIII £7.50 / £28
Argentina S | Ripe Tropical Fruits Are Complemented By A Fresher, Citrussy Element, Whilst The Oak Gives Toasted Almond & Coconut & A Beautiful Rounded Texture. The Perfect Combination Of Elegance & Richness
Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc £30
Marlborough, New Zealand S | Vibrant Gooseberry, Passionfruit & Nectarine Backed With Hints Of Herbaceousness. Impressive Weight Of Flavour On The Palate With Richness & Texture & A Long Finish
RED WINE
175ml | Bottle
Les Lauriers Grenache / Carignan £20
France S / V | A Soft & Silky-Textured Red, With Vibrant Flavours Of Plum, Cherry & Cassis. Succulent & Smooth, With A Hint Of Mediterranean Herbs To Enliven The Finish
Morandé Pionero Merlot Reserva £6.30 / £22.50
Chile S | Smooth Ripe Plum & Raspberry Fruit With Some Savoury Cinnamon Spice & A Neat Medium-Bodied Texture, Finishing On Notes Of Dark Chocolate
Podere Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Umani Ronchi £25
Italy S / V | Youthful & Juicy, With Flavours Of Plums & Morello Cherries. The Palate Is Full-Bodied With Robust Tannins & A Fruit-Filled, Yet Dry Finish
Finca La Colonia Colección Malbec Norton £7.50 / £28
Argentina S / V | Deep Red Colour With Violet Hues. Aromas Of Ripe Red Fruit, Cassis & Black Pepper, With More Fruit & A Touch Of Spice On The Palate. Elegant & Smooth With A Long Finish
Promesa Rioja Crianza £30
Spain S / V | A Classic Style of Rioja, With Strawberry, Blackberry & Rhubarb Fruit Flavours Taking On A Vanilla & Cocoa Smoothness During Twelves Months In Oak Barrels
WHITE SPARKLING
175ml | Bottle
Casa Canevel Prosecco Extra Dry £6.96 / £27.50
Italy S / V | Supremely Drinking Prosecco: Soft, Aromatic & Fresh With The Perfect Balance Between Crisp Apple & Floral Blossom Notes, Carried By The Gentle, Seductive Mousse
Cottonworth Classic Cuvée £42
V | Refined, Creamy Sparkling Wine Offering A Brilliant Balance Between Chalky, Fruity / Floral & Yeasty, Bready Notes. The Mousse Is Extremely Fine & The Palate Dry Without Being Austere. With Impressive Richness On The Finish
Champagne Drappier Cart D’Or Brut £50
France S / V / CN | Delicate Aromas Of White Peach, Quince & A Touch Of Spice. The Dry, Elegant Palate Shows An Impressive Degree Of Concentration, Along With Fine Bubbles & A Long, Crisp Finish
ROSE WINE
175ml | Bottle
Terre Del Noce Pinot Grigio Rosé £6.30 / £22.50
Italy S / V | Jam-Packed With Ripe Strawberry & Raspberry, With Far More Structure & Intensity. The Finish Is Long, Lingering & Clean With A Fine Acidity
Saint-Roch Les Vignes Rosé, Les Maîtres Vignerons De St Tropez £30
France | A Pale Salon Hue With Notes Of White Peaches & Lychees On The Nose. Fresh & Lively On The Palate, Fairly Light In Body, With A Refreshing Dry Finish
S | V | CN
Sustainable | Vegan | Carbon Neutral
The reality of climate change has brought our planet’s health to the forefront of our minds and we feel it is important to try to understand how the production of what we consume can affect our surroundings. At Forte Kitchen we are as passionate about the wines we serve as we are about the food, and so each of our wines have been carefully selected with a focus on sustainability, not just with the vineyard but throughout the entire process from grape to glass. For more information on this and our other sustainability efforts please ask a member of our team.