The Metropolitan
Sunday at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury
Now that winter seems to be well and truly here, The Metropolitan, West Didsbury is one of those ideal places to settle in for a long, leisurely Sunday lunch, with friends and family.
With a new menu (see below), an extended eating area and crackling log fires, it's a perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Although bookings are not necessary, they are recommended as the restaurant can be very busy at the weekend, and especially on a Sunday - call 0161 438 2332 to make a reservation. The following menu is served on a Sunday bewtween 12 - 9.00pm and all dishes are subject to availability.
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY STARTERS
Homemade soup of the day with crusty bread £4.95
Smoked haddock, prawn & chorizo fishcakes with basil creme fraiche £5.95
Pear, stilton & red onion puff pastry tart with a rocket & walnut pesto* (v) £5.95
Confit duck leg & liver rillette with Cumberland sauce & toast £6.95
Warm roast beetroot, fennel & red onion salad with rocket, pistachios, orange & pomegranate dressing* (v) £6.50
Bread & olives - selection of marinated olives & focaccia with homemade houmous, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil (v) £6.95
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY ROASTS
Roast rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding & red wine gravy (£2 supplement)
Slow roasted lamb shoulder with Yorkshire pudding and a roast jus
Belly pork with sage & caramelised onion stuffing, crackling, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Half roast chicken stuffed with sage & caramelised onion wrapped in streaky bacon, with bread sauce, Yorkshire pudding and chicken gravy
Sweet potato, goats cheese & spinach hotpot with Yorkshire pudding (v)
Fillet of Loch Duart salmon on creamy horseradish lentils with Yorkshire pudding & red wine sauce
1 course - £12.95
2 courses -£16.95
3 courses - £19.95
The above roast dishes all come with roast potatoes & a selection of market vegetables
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY MAIN COURSES
Grilled smoked haddock, bubble & squeak potato cake, soft poached egg, hollandaise sauce £11.95
Baked stuffed mushrooms with leek, shallot & parmesan topped with brioche crumbs served with a rocket salad & sunblushed tomato pesto (v) £10.95
Pork & herb sausages with creamy mash, garden peas & onion gravy £10.95
Roasted Moroccan spiced vegetables with grilled halloumi, herb couscous and a chickpea & apricot tagine sauce (v) £11.95
Pan fried hake supreme with soft herb crushed potatoes, smoked bacon, clams & tomatoes and a light herb broth £14.95
The famous Metropolitan burger - 8oz prime 28 day aged beef topped with dry cured bacon, mature cheddar or stilton & homemade burger sauce in a caramelised onion focaccia with homemade chips & salad £11.95
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY SANDWICHES - add chips to any sandwich for just £1.75
Smoked Lancashire cheese & caramelised red onion served on granary bloomer (v) £6.50
Home baked ham with tomato served on white bloomer with mustard mayonnaise £6.50
Prawn, rocket & maire rose served on granary bloomer £6.50
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY SIDE ORDERS
Homemade chips £3.50
Marinated olives £3.25
Garlic bread £2.95
House salad £3.50
Seasonal vegetables £3.50
Rocket, parmesan & sunblushed tomato salad £3.95
THE METROPOLITAN SUNDAY DESSERTS
Please see blackboards for Sunday desserts - all £4.95
These dishes are served between 12.00pm-9.00pm, subject to availability - please ask a member of staff. The Metropolitan would like to assure customers that they do not knowingly use Genetically Modified foodstuffs for our menus.
(v) Please note that some cheeses may not be vegetarian
* Dishes with this symbol may contain nuts
Some olives may contain stones
