08/07/25

Review of Sucre’s new À La Carte menu

If you’re after an evening that feels both elevated and effortlessly relaxed, Sucre’s new à la carte menu delivers just that, with flair. The sophisticated Argentinian restaurant tucked behind London’s Soho Theatre has always leaned into smoky, fire-driven flavours, but its latest offering brings a fresh clarity and confidence to the table.

We started with two small plates that set the tone beautifully. The smoked beetroot with cashew cream and pickled walnuts is a dish that is soft on the palate and great for vegan lovers. The smooth cashew cream is a great base that welcomes the other flavours perfectly making a great dish for those who like something tasty.

To contrast the crab tostadas, layered with sweet, delicate crab and a rich brown crab mayo that gives a deeply satisfying umami depth. Balanced with a crisp tortilla base, it’s one of those bites you quietly wish you didn’t have to share.

For mains, the sea bass bilbaína is a standout dish. Perfectly cooked and generously portioned, it arrives nestled on a slice of monk’s bread, soaked in the fiery, garlicky Basque-style bilbaína sauce. It’s rich without being overpowering, with the bread catching every last bit of that vibrant oil. If you like spice, this dish is for you.

Then there’s the tuna cheek, a real show of Sucre’s ability to take the unexpected and make it deeply comforting. Served with a peppercorn sauce that leans more towards savoury than spicy, it’s hearty, tender and deeply satisfying. Less flashy than the sea bass but no less memorable.

We ordered sides almost as an afterthought, fries and broccoli but both were spot-on. The fries were golden and crisp, and the broccoli was spot on, each reinforcing the kitchen’s attention to the little things. We had to skip dessert as we had little space left after our starter and main.

Service was attentive but relaxed, and the space retains its signature glow: all warm lighting and the quiet theatre of an open kitchen. Sucre’s new à la carte menu is a must if you are in the area and have a soft spot for beautiful deco and great food.

For more information or to book, click here.

Address: 47b Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7JP

Words and photos by Stephanie Sowaha

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Review of Sucre’s new À La Carte menu

Jul 8, 2025
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If you’re after an evening that feels both elevated and effortlessly relaxed, Sucre’s new à la carte menu delivers just that, with flair. The sophisticated Argentinian restaurant tucked behind London’s Soho Theatre has always leaned into smoky, fire-driven flavours, but its latest offering brings a fresh clarity and confidence to the table.

We started with two small plates that set the tone beautifully. The smoked beetroot with cashew cream and pickled walnuts is a dish that is soft on the palate and great for vegan lovers. The smooth cashew cream is a great base that welcomes the other flavours perfectly making a great dish for those who like something tasty.

To contrast the crab tostadas, layered with sweet, delicate crab and a rich brown crab mayo that gives a deeply satisfying umami depth. Balanced with a crisp tortilla base, it’s one of those bites you quietly wish you didn’t have to share.

For mains, the sea bass bilbaína is a standout dish. Perfectly cooked and generously portioned, it arrives nestled on a slice of monk’s bread, soaked in the fiery, garlicky Basque-style bilbaína sauce. It’s rich without being overpowering, with the bread catching every last bit of that vibrant oil. If you like spice, this dish is for you.

Then there’s the tuna cheek, a real show of Sucre’s ability to take the unexpected and make it deeply comforting. Served with a peppercorn sauce that leans more towards savoury than spicy, it’s hearty, tender and deeply satisfying. Less flashy than the sea bass but no less memorable.

We ordered sides almost as an afterthought, fries and broccoli but both were spot-on. The fries were golden and crisp, and the broccoli was spot on, each reinforcing the kitchen’s attention to the little things. We had to skip dessert as we had little space left after our starter and main.

Service was attentive but relaxed, and the space retains its signature glow: all warm lighting and the quiet theatre of an open kitchen. Sucre’s new à la carte menu is a must if you are in the area and have a soft spot for beautiful deco and great food.

For more information or to book, click here.

Address: 47b Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7JP

Words and photos by Stephanie Sowaha