Breakfasts

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Full English 2 eggs, 2 rashers of smoked bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans and 2 hash browns. Served with sourdough bread.	£13.00
Mediterranean Breakfast 2 eggs, grilled Halloumi, filo pastry stuffed with parsley and Feta, grilled spicy sausage, avocado, Feta and marinated olives. Served with sourdough bread.	£12.00
Vegetarian Breakfast Grilled Halloumi, portobello mushroom, 2 eggs, vegan sausage, crushed avocado, grilled tomato, hash brown and baked beans. Served with sourdough bread.	£12.00
Avocado and Egg with Bacon Crushed avocado on sourdough toast with a poached egg.	£12.00
Shakshuka Roasted peppers and tomatoes baked with eggs and Feta. Served with sourdough toast.	£12.00
Eggs Florentine Buttery toasted English muffin, garlic spinach and a poached egg topped with Hollandaise sauce.	£12.00
Istanbul Eggs Sourdough with 2 poached eggs, spicy tahini yoghurt, crispy chickpeas and chilli oil.	£16.50
Avocado on Toast Crushed avocado, hazelnut dukkah and chilli flakes on sourdough toast.	£8.00
Cocorico Breakfast Lightly pan fried chicken breast in breadcrumbs with avocado, 2 eggs, rocket and Hollandaise sauce. Served with sourdough bread.	£13.00
Cocorico Waffle Chicken breast in breadcrumbs lightly pan fried, with fried egg, maple syrup and chill flakes, served on a waffle.	£13.00
Vegan Breakfast Crushed avocado, vegan sausage, portobello mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato, sautéed spinach and baked beans. Served with sourdough bread.	£12.00
Salmon and Scrambled Eggs Scrambled eggs with oak smoked Scottish salmon. Served with sourdough bread.	£12.00
Smoked Salmon Bagel Smoked salmon with pink pickled onions and cream cheese on a plain bagel.	£13.00
Mushrooms on Toast Creamy mushrooms, poached egg, rocket and Parmesan on sourdough toast.	£12.00
Avocado and Egg with Chorizo Crushed avocado on sourdough toast with a poached egg.	£12.00
Elysium Benedict Toasted English muffin with poached egg and a shawarma spiced patty on a bed of pickled red cabbage and topped with homemade Hollandaise sauce.	£12.00
Eggs Royale Poached egg on a buttery toasted English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce and smoked salmon.	£12.00
Togarashi Scrambled Eggs Sesame bagel with scrambled eggs and caramelised onions.	£17.50
Truffle Scrambled Eggs Brioche with creamed mushrooms, truffle sauce and Parmesan.	£18.50
Elysium Special Poached egg, grilled chorizo, peppers, spinach and avocado topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with sourdough toast.	£12.00

Pancakes

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Pancakes Served with fresh fruit and clotted cream.	£10.00
Pancake Lovers Served with fried egg, bacon and fruit.	£12.00

French Toast

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French Toast Classic French toast with cinnamon, clotted cream and fresh fruit.	£10.00
French Toast with Berry Compote Classic French toast with banana, berry compote, salted caramel sauce, cinnamon and clotted cream.	£11.00

Waffles

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Waffles Choose from strawberry and Nutella, Oreo and white chocolate, M&Ms, banana and Nutella or Dubai chocolate.	£10.00

Porridges

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Porridge Creamy oats topped with honey, banana and cinnamon.	£7.00
Granola Greek yoghurt topped with granola, apricot compote and coconut flakes.	£8.00
Mango Smoothie Bowl Granola, Greek yoghurt, mango and fresh berries.	£11.00

Pastries

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Pastries Please ask your server for the pastries we have available today.	£3.00
Sfogliatelle Riccia Filo pastry filled with Ricotta and candied fruit.	£4.00
Pasticciotto Crema E Amarena Oven baked shortcrust pastry filled with custard and sour cherry.	£4.00
Jumbo Butter Croissant Extra-large butter croissant with flaky layers, a golden, crisp crust and a soft, airy centre.	£3.00
Almond Croissant Flaky croissant filled with almond cream, topped with flaked almonds.	£3.50
Pain Au Chocolat Golden, flaky laminated pastry with a smooth chocolate centre.	£3.50

Starters

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Marinated Olives A selection of mixed olives marinated for extra flavour.	£5.00
Pitta Pocket-style leavened flatbread.	£2.50
Baba Ganoush Creamy yoghurt and grilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.	£6.00
Hummus Chickpeas with tahini, olive oil and garlic.	£6.00
Falafel Chickpeas with garlic, cumin and coriander. Served with hummus.	£6.00
Daily Soup Subject to availability.	£7.00
Bruschetta Cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil on ciabatta.	£10.00
Calamari Fried squid served with lemon and tartar sauce.	£8.00
Elysium Prawns Mixed prawns cooked in a spicy garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.	£11.00
Zucchini Fries	£7.00
Stuffed Jalapeños (3 pieces) Breaded creamy jalapeños.	£7.00
Halloumi Fries Strips of halloumi cheese fried until golden, crisp outside and tender within.	£7.50
Loaded Fries Fries topped with minced meat and cheese.	£10.00
Funghi Pan fried mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley.	£8.50
Elysium Signature Toasted ciabatta spread with hummus, topped with tender roast beef and caramelised onions and finished with fresh rocket.	£12.00
Arancino Spinach (1 piece) Served with salad.	£8.00
Arancini Ragu (1 piece) Served with salad.	£8.00
Fritto Misto Sharing Plate Mixed fried started with a mix of classic neapolitan fillings including aubergine and Parmesan, creamy pasta with cheese, ham and peas, arancini with ragu, aranchi with spinach and potato croquette.	£15.00

Salads

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Rucoletta Rocket, cherry tomato and Parmesan.	£9.00
Quinoa Salad Avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas, black olives and quinoa.	£15.00
Potato and Tuna Salad Potatoes, tuna, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and olives.	£13.00
Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce tossed in a homemade garlic Caesar dressing, topped with grilled chicken, croutons and Parmesan.	£13.00
Golden Grilled Goat’s Cheese Grilled Goat’s cheese, cucumber, tomato, walnuts, mixed salad and caramelised onion and served with sourdough bread.	£15.00
Barbabietola Mixed salad with beetroot, onion, pomegranate, walnuts and Mozzarella.	£13.00
Caprino Salad Feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, onions and olives.	£14.00
Tricolore Sliced Mozzarella, avocado, tomato, fresh basil and olive oil.	£14.00
Salmon Salad Grilled salmon with mixed leaves and an avocado and dill dressing.	£15.00
Salmon Elysia Grilled salmon with baby potatoes, spinach, olives, cherry tomatoes and capers.	£15.00

Paninis and Sandwiches

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Chicken Pesto Panini Grilled chicken, olives, Mozzarella and homemade pesto. Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£10.00
Basil Panini Mozzarella, homemade pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£8.00
Cheese and Ham Panini Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£9.00
Tuna, Sweetcorn and Cheese Panini Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£9.00
Kofte Sandwich Grilled minced lamb, special sauce and salad. Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£11.00
Cocorico Club Roasted chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread. Choose from skin-on fries or salad.	£13.00

Pastas

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Penne Polletto Penne pasta with chicken and broccoli in a garlic cream sauce and finished with Parmesan.	£14.00
Elysium Pasta Penne pasta with prawns and cherry tomatoes in a homemade pesto sauce.	£15.00
Tortelli Ricotta E Spinaci Classic spinach and Ricotta filled pasta.	£15.00
Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti with homemade bolognese and finished with Parmesan.	£12.00
Penne Arrabbiata Penne pasta in a chilli and garlic tomato sauce, finished with fresh basil and Parmesan.	£13.00
Risotto Porcini Delicious Italian rice with a porcini mushroom creamy sauce, topped with smoked provola cheese and Parmesan.	£13.00
Risotto Di Pollo Delicious Italian rice with chicken breast strips, garlic, chillies, onions, tomato sauce and Parmesan.	£13.00
Tortelli Di Zucca Pasta with a pumpkin filling.	£15.00
Stelle Cuore Di Burrata Egg pasta filled with burrata cheese.	£15.00
Elysium’s Risotto Fritto herby rice stir fried with seasonal vegetables and fried egg, finished with pomegranate paste and spring onion.	£15.00

Main Courses

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Sunrise Chicken Marinated chicken breast served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic or roast potatoes.	£14.00
Sunset Chicken Marinated chicken breast with pomegranate paste, crushed walnuts and fresh mint, served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic or roast potatoes.	£14.00
Sirloin Steak Served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic and or roast potatoes.	£20.00
Grilled Sea Bass Grilled marinated sea bass served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic and or roast potatoes.	£16.00
Polpetta Di Amore Minced meat cooked in tomato sauce, with grilled aubergine and pomegranate paste. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic and or roast potatoes.	£15.00
Grilled Salmon Grilled marinated salmon fillet served with salad.	£16.00
Pollo Crema E Funghi Chicken breast, pan fried with a creamy mushroom sauce, served with baby potatoes and asparagus.	£16.00
Pollo Milanese Chicken breast in breadcrumbs and lightly pan-fried. Served with spaghetti in a tomato sauce.	£16.00
Golden Kofte Minced lamb patty cooked in a fresh tomato paste, served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic or roast potatoes.	£15.00
Ribeye Steak Served with salad. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic or roast potatoes.	£19.00
Coco Cocorico Grilled chicken with coconut milk, onion and mixed peppers. Choose from tomato rice with diced red onion and garlic and or roast potatoes.	£15.00

Burgers and Wraps

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House Beef Burger 175g homemade beef burger with cheese, pickles, tomato and elysium special sauce. All served with skin-on fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for +2.00.	£12.00
The Golden Goatwich Grilled Goat’s cheese, grilled courgette, mixed salad and elysium special sauce. All served with skin-on fries.	£13.00
Falafel and Halloumi Wrap Falafel, Halloumi, pickles, tomato and elysium special sauce. All served with skin-on fries.	£12.00
House Chicken Burger Grilled chicken breast, cheese, pickles, tomato and elysium special sauce. All served with skin-on fries. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for +2.00.	£11.00
Cocorico Burger Breaded chicken, pickles, tomato and elysium special sauce. All served with skin-on fries.	£13.00

Desserts

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Tiramisu Classico Alcohol free. Ladyfingers soaked in 100% italian coffee with fresh mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder.	£7.00
Tortino Mille Veli Alla Nocciola A soft cocoa sponge cake stuffed with hazelnut praline, a heart of dark chocolate and a hazelnut mousse.	£7.50
Affogato Al Caffe Coffee-based dessert made with a scoop of vanilla gelato and drowned with a shot of hot espresso.	£7.00
Tortino Dolcezze Mediterranee Pistachio mousse and buffalo ricotta mousse combined to reflect mediterranean flavours.	£8.00
Tartufo Amaretto An amaretto core covered with vanilla ice cream and rolled in crushed amaretti pieces.	£7.00
Burnt Basque Cheesecake A rich, sweet and creamy indulgent baked cheesecake with an intentionally burnt top that gives a lovely and caramelised taste.	£7.00
Gelato Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and hazelnut or pistachio.	£2.00
Lemon Delight A whole natural lemon skin and filled with lemon sorbet.	£7.00
Pistachio and Amarena Gelato Sicilian pistachio gelato blended with amarena fabbri cherries and decorated with crushed pistachios.	£7.50
Chocolate and Cream Gelato Fresh cream and chocolate gelato blended with chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate chips.	£7.50
Baklava Served with vanilla gelato.	£7.00

Smoothies

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Mango Ripe Smoothie A smooth, refreshing blend of ripe mango.	£6.00
Forrest Berry Smoothie Mixed berries blended into a smooth, chilled smoothie.	£6.00
Fresh Green Smoothie Blended green smoothie, served chilled.	£6.00

Milkshakes

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Oreo Milkshake Oreo biscuits blended into a creamy milkshake.	£6.00
Banana Milkshake Bananas blended with milk for a smooth, creamy shake.	£6.00
Vanilla Milkshake Vanilla-flavoured milk blended to a smooth, creamy shake.	£6.00
Chocolate Milkshake Smooth, creamy chocolate milkshake blended for a classic, indulgent treat.	£6.00
Mixed Berry Milkshake Mixed berries blended with milk for a smooth, fruity milkshake.	£6.00
Strawberry Milkshake Smooth and creamy strawberry milkshake.	£6.00
Pistachio Milkshake Creamy pistachio milkshake with a smooth, nutty flavour.	£6.00
Cappuccino Milkshake Smooth, creamy milkshake with cappuccino flavour.	£6.00

H2: Popular Items at Elysium Bistro

Elysium Bistro is a well-loved spot in St Albans, known for its relaxed all-day dining and focus on Mediterranean-inspired flavours. The menu balances classic bistro comfort with fresh, vibrant ingredients that make it a local favourite for any time of day.

• The Spaghetti Carbonara is widely chosen for its traditional execution, featuring the classic combination of egg yolk, pancetta, and pecorino cheese.
• The Pollo al Funghi is a frequent request among those seeking a comforting, rich main course with tender chicken and creamy mushroom sauce.
• The Antipasto Misto remains a popular sharing option for groups looking to enjoy a variety of high-quality Italian cured meats and cheeses.
• Various Arancini options, such as the Arancini al Ragù, are commonly selected as a satisfying starter that showcases authentic Italian preparation.
• The Linguine King Prawns is a go-to for diners wanting a lighter, seafood-forward pasta dish that highlights fresh, simple ingredients.

H2: Budget-Friendly Choices at Elysium Bistro

Enjoying a quality meal at Elysium Bistro doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you take advantage of their consistent value offers and thoughtfully priced sides. Planning your visit around these selections can help you enjoy a full dining experience while keeping costs in check.

• Choosing one of the many pasta dishes—which often feature “buy one, get one free” promotions—is an incredibly effective way to manage your budget for a group meal.
• Simple, classic starters like the Italian Marinated Olives or Bruschetta al Pomodoro provide a wonderful way to begin your meal without a significant price increase.
• Opting for dishes served with Skin-On Fries or baby potatoes offers a filling, balanced plate at a very approachable price point.

H2: What to Order at Elysium Bistro Based on Your Needs

Because Elysium Bistro spans everything from morning breakfast to late-night dinner, your best choice will depend on the time of day and your specific hunger level.

• For solo meals: The Grilled Salmon or Sea Bass Fillet provides a healthy, protein-rich main that feels complete and satisfying.
• For pasta lovers: The Lasagna della Casa is a classic choice for a hearty, oven-baked meal that delivers deep, comforting flavours.
• For lighter options: The Insalata Tricolore or any of the fresh salads are excellent for those seeking a crisp, Mediterranean-inspired lunch.
• For budget-conscious users: Focus on the “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” pasta and risotto sections to get the most value out of your order.
• For breakfast/brunch: Their morning selection includes everything from fluffy pancakes to sourdough toast, perfect for a slow start to the day.
• If you prefer a spicier flavour, the Chicken & Chilli Risotto or dishes featuring fresh chillies add a gentle, enjoyable heat.
• If you are looking for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly option, the Ravioli Ricotta & Spinach is a delicate, flavour-packed choice.

H2: What to Know Before Ordering from Elysium Bistro

Understanding the flow of the menu and the restaurant’s services will help you make the most of your visit to this St Albans establishment.

• The menu shifts from breakfast-focused items in the morning to a full dinner selection as the day progresses; check specific times for breakfast/pancake availability (often until 3pm).
• Delivery is available via their website, and they frequently offer promotional codes (like “EB10”) that can provide a discount on your order.
• The restaurant is quite popular, so if you are planning to dine in, especially with a group, calling ahead for a reservation is highly recommended.
• Many of their main plates, such as steaks and fish, come served with specific sides like asparagus and mash or baby potatoes, so you may not need to order extra sides unless you want them.
• Dietary information is well-marked, but always mention any allergies to the staff when ordering, as they are happy to accommodate where possible.

H2: Is Elysium Bistro Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Elysium Bistro caters to a broad range of dietary needs, making it a versatile choice for groups with different requirements.

H2: Alternatives to Elysium Bistro

If you enjoy the Mediterranean and bistro-style dining offered at Elysium, you might also be interested in other local establishments that focus on similar European flavours.

• Local Italian Trattorias are a great choice if you are specifically looking for a wider variety of regional pasta and pizza styles.
• Mediterranean Mezze Bars are often preferred by diners who love sharing small plates and vibrant, dip-focused meals.
• Modern British Bistros are suitable for those who enjoy a blend of European techniques with seasonal, locally sourced British produce.

Do you usually prefer a sit-down restaurant experience, or are you more often looking for convenient home delivery options?