La Villa Art Restaurant

Served raw on ice by the half-dozen or the dozen, with a Bloody Mary topping on the side.

Spain's black-hoof ham, cured 36 months and carved thin — the slices go translucent at room temperature.

Hand-cut raw tuna, dressed at the pass with either chirimichi or Bloody Mary — say which when you order.

Four different cheeses on one board, with a garlic sauce to dip.

Toasted bread under tomato-pesto and Jamon Iberico.

Air-dried chicken, ostrich, crocodile and frog on one board — the plate to order when someone wants a story with their beer.

Baked in green garlic butter — order bread, the butter is the point.

Prawns sizzled with garlic in olive oil and brought to the table still bubbling.

Tender octopus over boiled potato, finished with olive oil the Galician way.

A whole wheel taken to melting point, with the kitchen's own jam alongside.

Fried squid rings with aioli — the Spanish bar classic, crisp straight out of the pan.

Spanish chorizo braised until the sauce turns deep and savoury — a small plate that eats like a main.

Thick wedges roasted with the skin on, crisp at the edges and floury inside.

The spicy Thai seafood soup, hot and sour in equal measure.

Beef borscht served the way it should be — with bread and pork lard on the side.

Chorizo, Parmesan, chilli, paprika, garlic, basil and tomatoes on tomato sauce and mozzarella.

The house pizza: pink tuna, rocket and sesame over shallot and tomato — closer to a salad-topped flatbread than a classic.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

Tomato and basil pesto base, finished after the oven with 150 g of fresh buffalo mozzarella.

Beef, jalapeño, onion, tomatoes and garlic on tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Salami, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic on tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Blue cheese, cheddar, Manchego and Parmesan piled on top of the mozzarella.

Pineapple, chicken ham and tomatoes on tomato sauce and mozzarella.

A whole 150 g Camembert goes on with the tomato and basil, and melts across the base in the oven.

Tuna, shallot, olives, capers and tomatoes on tomato sauce and mozzarella.

150 g of fresh buffalo burrata torn over the hot base, with basil and tomato underneath.

Shrimps, squid, shellfish and king scallops all on one base, with olives and shallot.

Folded and sealed before baking, with chicken ham, sun-dried tomatoes and paprika inside.

Sour cream instead of tomato, filled with bacon, chicken, onion and mushrooms.

The Georgian boat: homemade cheese, two eggs and butter, stirred together at the table while it steams.

Ink-black pasta with mussels — order it when you want the plate to be the photograph.

Naples-style: the fillet poached in its own broth with tomatoes and olives.

Saffron rice cooked to order in the pan it arrives in — allow the kitchen the time it needs.

1.2 kg of crackling-skinned knuckle — the beer order that decides itself.

The thick centre cut of the tenderloin, the one the steak bar is built around.

Half a kilo of grilled shrimp, mussels, squid, octopus and oysters on one platter, with dipping sauces.

Half a kilo off the grill — sausages, skewers and ribs on one board with sauces.

Beef brisket cooked sous-vide until it pulls apart, then stacked in the bun.

Add cheese, an egg, bacon or French fries to any burger.

Yogurt with garlic and herbs.

The kitchen's own chili sauce, bottled at 250 ml to take home.

Homemade pickled salmon with two poached eggs, avocado toast with homemade cheese, a croissant or bread and butter, and fruit. Tea or coffee included.

Pancakes stuffed with chicken and mushrooms baked under cheese, with yoghurt, fruit and a croissant or bread and butter. Tea or coffee included.

Vegetable omelette with aioli and tomato bruschetta, yoghurt, fruit and a croissant or bread and butter. Tea or coffee included.

Granola, yoghurt, fruit, honey and nuts. Tea or coffee included.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil on a 22 cm base.

Cut it open at the table and the centre runs; caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream alongside.

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or mango — one scoop at a time.

Blend · Cricova, Moldova · 11.5% · Crisp elegant sparkling. White blossom, crisp orchard fruit and delicate bread-crust freshness with fine lively bubbles.

Blend · Cricova, Moldova · 11% · Sweet sparkling. Acacia honey, ripe peach and candied citrus with soft floral sweetness.

Blend · Piemonte, Italy · 11% · Fine Italian brut. Golden apple, almond pastry and citrus oils with refined Piedmont mousse.

Chenin Blanc · Western Cape, South Africa · 11.5% · Fresh dry sparkling. Green apple, tropical fruit and citrus with lively bubbles and a bright refreshing finish.

Pinot Noir blend · Cricova, Moldova · 12% · Traditional method rosé. Wild strawberry, red currant and rose petals with creamy mousse and refined pastry depth.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier · Champagne, France · 12% · Prestige vintage Champagne. Green apple, toasted brioche and citrus oil with razor mineral tension and extraordinary persistence.

Sauvignon Blanc · South Eastern Australia · 12.5% · Fresh dry white. Passionfruit, lime and fresh herbs with vibrant acidity and clean citrus lift.

Riesling · Mosel, Germany · 12% · Crisp aromatic dry. Lime zest, green apple and white peach with vibrant acidity and a crisp mineral lift.

Chardonnay · Maipo, Chile · 13% · Soft rounded white. Yellow plum, ripe pear and soft vanilla cream with rounded texture and gentle freshness.

Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough, New Zealand · 13% · Explosive aromatic white. Gooseberry, kaffir lime and cut grass with piercing freshness and long citrus drive.

White blend · Piemonte, Italy · 11% · Soft fruity, softly sparkling. White flowers, fresh orchard fruit and soft citrus with lively bubbles and bright freshness.

Melon de Bourgogne · Loire, France · 12% · Mineral seafood white. Lemon zest, oyster shell and sea-breeze salinity with lean precision and exceptional seafood affinity.

Sauvignon Blanc · Maipo, Chile · 13% · Zesty herbaceous white. Passionfruit, grapefruit pith and fresh herbs with vibrant acidity and precision.

Riesling · Mosel, Germany · 11% · Off-dry aromatic white. Lime, green peach and wet slate with juicy off-dry balance and elegant Mosel lift.

Silvaner · Franken, Germany · 12.5% · Mineral gastronomic white. Green apple, fresh herbs and cool stone minerality with remarkable dry precision.

Baga, Rufete, Tinta Barroca · Bairrada, Portugal · 11% · Soft fruity rosé. Wild strawberry, red berries and soft citrus with fresh lively acidity.

Garnacha · Montsant, Spain · 13.5% · Fresh Mediterranean rosé. Fresh strawberry, pink grapefruit and Mediterranean herbs with a silky mineral edge.

Pinot Grigio · Veneto, Italy · 12.5% · Orange wine. Blood orange, dried rose and red apple skin with elegant gastronomic balance.

Sangiovese · Tuscany, Italy · 13.5% · Elegant Tuscan red. Wild cherry, leather and Tuscan herbs with noble savoury depth and silky tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot · Codru, Moldova · 13% · Smooth earthy red. Dark cherry, dried herbs and cedar spice with polished texture and an earthy finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon · South Eastern Australia · 13.5% · Smooth medium-bodied red. Blackcurrant, dark plum and gentle spice with soft tannins and a rounded finish.

Saperavi · Codru, Moldova · 14% · Dense spicy red. Black plum, forest berries and subtle smoke with dense texture and long earthy spice.

Negroamaro · Puglia, Italy · 14% · Velvet Southern Italian red. Black cherry, cocoa and Mediterranean herbs with velvet texture and warm southern depth.

Sangiovese · Tuscany, Italy · 13% · Light Tuscan red. Red cherry, violet and dried herbs with soft spice and bright Tuscan freshness.

Bonarda · Lombardy, Italy · 13% · Juicy easy-drinking red. Blueberry, black cherry and juicy acidity with effortless drinkability and lively charm.

Carmenere · Maipo, Chile · 13.5% · Velvet spicy red. Blackberry, cocoa and green peppercorn with velvety texture and Chilean spice.

Barbera · Piedmont, Italy · 13.5% · Vibrant and juicy. Sour cherry, violet and sweet spice with vibrant acidity and an energetic lift.

Sangiovese, Merlot · Marche, Italy · 13.5% · Smooth structured Italian red. Black cherry, dried herbs and soft cocoa with rounded texture and savoury Italian depth.

Malbec, Syrah · Codru, Moldova · 13.5% · Juicy spicy red. Blackberry preserve, violet and black pepper with a velvety palate and smooth finish.

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon · Codru, Moldova · 13.5% · Round structured red. Cassis, black cherry and cocoa with mellow oak and a refined savoury finish.

Primitivo · Puglia, Italy · 14.5% · Rich plush Primitivo. Blackberry preserve, sweet spice and dark chocolate with plush richness and a long warm finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi · Codru, Moldova · 14% · Structured oak-aged red. Blackcurrant, tobacco and dark chocolate with regal oak polish and broad structure.

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz · Vinho Verde, Portugal · 14% · Dense polished Portuguese red. Dark berries, cocoa nib and woodland spice with dense Portuguese depth, polished tannins and a broad elegant finish.

Pinot Noir · Marlborough, New Zealand · 13.5% · Elegant silky Pinot Noir. Pure cherry, cranberry and fine spice with silky tannins and persistent cool-climate finesse.

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon · Bordeaux, France · 14% · Elegant Bordeaux. Cassis, cedar and graphite with layered Bordeaux finesse and polished structure.

Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon · Montsant, Spain · 14.5% · Powerful Mediterranean red. Black cherry, cassis and sweet spice with velvety depth, polished tannins and long Mediterranean warmth.

Malbec · Maipo, Chile · 14% · Powerful old-vine Malbec. Black fruit, violet and subtle smoke with firm structure and a powerful finish.

Carmenere · Maipo, Chile · 14% · Single-vineyard excellence. Deep blackberry, cocoa and black pepper with velvety depth, polished oak and single-vineyard elegance.

Cencibel · Castilla-La Mancha, Spain · 14.5% · Silky powerful Spanish red. Ripe dark fruit, balsamic spice and silky power with long refined persistence.

Sangiovese · Tuscany, Italy · 14% · Noble Tuscan riserva. Sour cherry, tobacco and dried herbs with a firm Tuscan backbone and savoury persistence.

Saperavi · Codru, Moldova · 14.5% · Powerful reserve red. Blackberry, dark cherry and sweet spice with dense texture and a long elegant finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon · Codru, Moldova · 14.5% · Powerful collector Cabernet. Cassis, graphite and dried mint with noble tannins and deep persistent structure.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot · Maipo Valley, Chile · 13% · Bordeaux-style Chilean. Blackcurrant, dark cherry and tobacco leaf with polished structure, layered depth and long refined persistence.

Lambrusco · Emilia-Romagna, Italy · 8% · Sweet sparkling red. Black cherry, wild berries and soft violet with gentle bubbles and a smooth sweet finish.

Viura, Malvasía · Rioja, Spain · 11.5% · Light sweet white. White flowers, ripe apple and citrus peel with delicate sweetness and a light refreshing finish.

Muscat · Western Cape, South Africa · 10.5% · Sweet aromatic dessert wine. Dried apricot, caramel and orange blossom with silky sweetness balanced by freshness.

One glass each of sparkling, white, rosé and red, 75 ml apiece: Cricova Crisecco Brut, Woolshed Sauvignon Blanc, Mateus The Original Rosé and Cricova Codru Cabernet Sauvignon.

Four 75 ml glasses across brut, demi-sec and sweet sparkling: Cricova Crisecco Brut, Cricova Lacrima Dulce, Arione Contessa Brut and Lambrusco di Modena DOP Rosso Amabile.

Four signature reds at 75 ml each: Boscarelli Rosso di Montepulciano, Individo Saperavi, Masseria Li Veli Primonero Negroamaro and Woolshed Cabernet Sauvignon.

Five premium reds at 75 ml each: Woolshed Cabernet Sauvignon, Boscarelli Rosso di Montepulciano, Masseria Li Veli Primonero Negroamaro, Individo Saperavi and Pago Florentino Arzuaga 2020.

Traditional Port blend · Douro, Portugal · 19% · Oxidative fortified wine. Dried fig, caramelized walnut and orange peel with smooth warmth and elegant depth.

Moscato · Codru, Moldova · 41% · Aromatic grape distillate. Orange blossom, grape skin and sweet spice with smooth warmth and fragrant aromatic lift.

Plum distillate · Codru, Moldova · 40% · Plum eau-de-vie. Ripe plum, almond kernel and warm spice with clean intensity and a long dry finish.

Grape brandy · Tiraspol, Moldova · 40% · Aged XO brandy. Dried apricot, vanilla oak and toasted nuts with mellow warmth and polished aged depth.

Marula fruit cream liqueur · Western Cape, South Africa · 17% · Cream dessert digestif. Caramel cream, vanilla and soft exotic fruit with silky sweetness and a smooth lingering finish.

Rum, vanilla syrup, cranberry syrup, coconut cream, peach juice.

Gin, Campari, vermouth.

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water.

Vodka, rum, triple sec, tequila, lime juice, cola.

Rum, Malibu, pineapple juice, coconut cream.

Mint leaves, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, rum, club soda.

Rum, apricot liqueur, orange liqueur, almond syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, angostura.

Rum, cherry liqueur, lychee liqueur, passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice.

Rum, Malibu, mango juice, sugar.

Red vermouth, Campari, soda water, orange juice.

Vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry syrup.

Vodka, apricot liqueur, cranberry syrup, orange juice.

Rum, blue curaçao, Sprite, lime juice.

Tequila, orange juice, grenadine.

Rum, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, almond syrup.

Bourbon, absinthe, cognac, angostura, sugar.

Gin, vodka, vermouth.

Whiskey, angostura, sugar.

Vodka, dry vermouth, olive.

Drambuie, whiskey.

Tomato juice, lime juice, Tabasco, vodka.

Gin, triple sec, Benedictine, cherry brandy, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, angostura.

Melon, sugar, vodka, blue curaçao.

Brandy, lime juice, grenadine.

Vodka, orange juice, grenadine.

Jägermeister, Red Bull.

Jägermeister, orange juice, grenadine.

Gin, triple sec, lime juice.

Brandy, cocoa liqueur, cream, nutmeg.

Vodka, Malibu, blue curaçao, orange juice, grenadine.

Kahlua, Baileys, triple sec, Sambuca.

Limoncello, Kahlua, mango juice.

Sambuca, Baileys, grenadine, absinthe.

Sambuca, tequila, absinthe, blue curaçao, Baileys.

Absinthe, honey, lime juice.

Vodka, vermouth, Baileys, grenadine.

Sambuca, coffee.

Absinthe, caramel syrup.

Vodka, orange juice.

Vodka, cola.

Vodka, Red Bull.

Vodka, tonic.

Whiskey, cola.

Gin, tonic.

Gin, Sprite.

Rum, cola.

Mint leaves, syrup, fresh lime juice, club soda.

Tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, black pepper.

Mango, orange juice, lemon juice, passion fruit juice, sparkling water.

Strawberry, coconut cream, pineapple juice.

Coconut cream, pineapple juice.

Sugar, honey, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, mineral water, vanilla.

Four 150 ml tasters — the way to work through the house taps in one round.