Evening Menu
As Smoke and Mirrors Restaurant is an independently run restaurant, the menu is subject to change. It is advised to check the menu before your visit. Please do let us know upon booking of any dietary requirements, including vegan, and any allergies or intolerances. Please be aware that we also serve a traditional Sunday lunch menu, on Sundays, rather than our A La Carte main course offerings. We require a £10pp deposit on tables over 4 guests, this will be removed from the final total of the bill and is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of the booking. Reservations that require a deposit will not be confirmed until the deposit is paid.
Starters
Smoke and Mirrors Scotch Egg
Honey glazed pork scotch egg, British trinity of slaw, mustard mayonnaise
£11.50
Southsea Food Festival Crab Arancini
As demonstrated at Southsea Food Festival 2026. Arancini of crab, tomato salsa, citrus mayonnaise
£12.00
Jammy Dodger
A twist on a British iconic classic. Parfait of duck liver and cognac, sablé, plum
£9.50
Brûlée Goat's Cheese Salad
Caramelised goat’s cheese, mixed leaf, balsamic glaze, grilled peaches
£9.00
Mains
Salmon Fishcake
Salmon fishcake, cornichon & caper tartare, pea puree, poached hen's egg
£21.95
Belly of British Pork
Confit belly of British pork, butternut squash, creamed potatoes, apple, crackling, jus
£23.00
Filo Parcel
Filo parcel of halloumi, red bell pepper & courgette, butternut risotto
£21.00
Shepherd's Pie
British lamb slow braised in a rich lamb stock, roasted carrot, creamed potatoes, rosemary butter, sourdough
£21.00
Fillet Steak
30 day aged fillet of beef, stilton dauphinoise, woodland mushrooms, peppercorn sauce
£29.95
Desserts
Cambridge Burnt Cream
Vanilla bean Cambridge burnt cream, fresh raspberry, shortbread
£9.00
Vanilla Cheesecake
Baked vanilla bean cheesecake, mixed berries, vanilla ice cream
£8.50
Eton Mess
Crushed meringue, strawberries, double cream, vanilla ice cream
£7.50
Vintage Stilton
Vintage stilton, honey walnuts, artisan crackers
£9.00