# Darkhorse

16-19 Victory Parade, London E20 1FS, Newham

Page: https://dishesof.com/london/venues/darkhorse-olympic-park/

Menu data read from the venue's own website on 2026-10-22; not yet confirmed by the venue. Diet labels marked "(stated)" are printed on the venue's own menu. "(our reading)" is inferred from the listed ingredients only: always check with the venue, especially for allergies.

## A la Carte

Served: times not printed

### To Nibble

- **Bread & cultured butter** · £5 · bread, cultured butter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Manzanilla Olives** · £5 · manzanilla olives · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Padron peppers** · £7 · padron peppers · _vegan (stated)_

### Starters & smaller dishes

- **Mini chorizo picante** · £8 · chorizo
- **Creamed parsnip & leek soup** · £8 · parsnip, leek, parsnip crisp, truffle oil · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Iberico ham croquetas** · £9 · iberico ham, smoked chipotle sauce
- **Smoked salmon mousse** · £9.50 · smoked salmon, focaccia, pickled cucumber, dill, lemon zest · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Crab arancini** · £10 · crab, rice, burnt lemon mayo, chilli oil · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Fresh fig, stracciatella & toasted walnut salad** · £12.50 · fig, stracciatella, walnut, beetroot ketchup, balsamic glaze · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Smoked aubergine, confit tomatoes, vegan feta** · £14 · smoked aubergine, confit tomatoes, vegan feta, Kalamata olives, pine nuts · _vegan (stated)_
- **Italian charcuterie & cheese** · £18 · charcuterie, cheese, cornichons, grapes, sourdough

### Mains

- **Char-grilled Sirloin of beef on the bone 500g / 800g (for 1 to 3)** · 54/76 · sirloin on the bone, watercress, shallot salad
- **Red wine jus** · £3 · red wine jus
- **Herb Butter** · £3 · herb butter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Saffron garlic mayo** · £3 · saffron, garlic, mayonnaise · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Roasted squash risotto** · £20 · squash, risotto rice, aged parmesan, crispy sage · _vegetarian (stated), vegan option (stated)_
- **Slow braised beef ragu** · £24 · beef ragu, smoked pancetta, rigatoni, parmesan
- **Corn-fed Chicken breast** · £25 · chicken breast, wild mushroom cream, crispy pancetta, parsley
- **Roasted Sea Bass** · £27 · sea bass, sherry braised datterini tomatoes, cavolo nero · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Leg of Lamb steak** · £27 · lamb, grilled courgettes, goat's cheese mousse, mint salsa verde
- **Pressed Pork belly** · £29 · pork belly, heritage carrots, celeriac purée, cider & mustard reduction
- **Aberdeen Angus Filet Mignon** · £29.50 · beef fillet, shallot purée, shimeji mushrooms, red wine jus

### Sides

- **Thyme salt chips** · £5.50 · potato chips, thyme salt · _vegan (stated)_
- **Roast Italian new potatoes, rosemary & garlic** · £6 · new potatoes, rosemary, garlic · _vegan (stated)_
- **French beans & Cavolo nero** · £6 · french beans, cavolo nero · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Crushed duck-fat potatoes** · £7 · potatoes, duck fat, parmesan, white truffle
- **Oakleaf lettuce, datterini tomatoes & shallots** · 6/11 · oakleaf lettuce, datterini tomatoes, shallots, Moscatel dressing · _vegetarian (stated), vegan (our reading)_

### Desserts & Cheese

- **Affogato** · £7 · vanilla or honeycomb ice cream, espresso · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Caramelised roast banana** · £8 · banana, coconut ice cream, almond crumb · _vegan (stated)_
- **Pear & cranberry crumble** · £9 · pear, cranberry, spiced fruit reduction, crumble, vanilla ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Tiramisu** · £10 · mascarpone, espresso-soaked Savoiardi, cocoa · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Chocolate Basque cheesecake** · £12 · chocolate, cheesecake, olive oil, Maldon sea salt, cherry compote · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of three cheeses** · 10/18 · three cheeses, quince paste, walnut bread, celery, biscuits · _pescatarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus

## The Early Edit Menu

Served: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 16:00 to 19:00 · Our first sitting evening Set Menu, Tuesday to Friday, 4 pm to 7 pm. Two courses £28, three courses £35. Not available in December, major QEOP Park event days or WHUFC home match fixtures.

### To Start

- **Padron peppers, Maldon sea salt** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · padron peppers, Maldon sea salt · _vegan (stated)_
- **Creamed parsnip & leek soup** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · parsnip, leek · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Iberico ham croquetas, smoked chipotle sauce** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · iberico ham, smoked chipotle sauce

### To Follow

- **Slow braised beef ragu** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · beef ragu, smoked pancetta, rigatoni, parmesan
- **Corn-fed Chicken breast** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · chicken breast, wild mushroom cream, crispy pancetta, parsley
- **Roasted Sea Bass** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · sea bass, house salad, grilled lemon · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Suggested sides

- **Thyme salt chips** · £5.50 · potato chips, thyme salt · _vegan (stated)_
- **Roast Italian new potatoes, rosemary & garlic** · £5.50 · new potatoes, rosemary, garlic · _vegan (stated)_
- **French beans & Cavolo nero** · £6 · french beans, cavolo nero · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Oakleaf lettuce, tomatoes & shallots w/Moscatel dressing** · £6 · oakleaf lettuce, tomatoes, shallots, Moscatel dressing · _vegetarian (stated)_

### To Finish

- **Affogato** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · vanilla ice cream, espresso · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Pear & cranberry crumble** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · pear, cranberry, spiced fruit reduction, vanilla ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of three cheeses** · 2 courses £28 / 3 courses £35 · three cheeses, quince paste, walnut bread, celery, biscuits · _pescatarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus

## Sunday Lunch

Served: Sun · Sunday Lunch menu; no times printed on the menu

### To Nibble

- **Bread & butter** · £5 · bread, butter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Manzanilla Olives** · £5 · manzanilla olives · _vegan (our reading)_

### Starters & smaller dishes

- **Padron peppers, Maldon sea salt** · £7 · padron peppers, Maldon sea salt · _vegan (stated)_
- **Mini Chorizo picante** · £8 · chorizo
- **Iberico ham croquetas, smoked chipotle sauce** · £9 · iberico ham, smoked chipotle sauce
- **Crab arancini** · £10 · crab, rice, burnt lemon mayo, chilli oil · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Char-grilled Mortadella** · £11 · mortadella, chilli, honey glaze
- **Datterini tomatoes on toasted sourdough** · £12.50 · datterini tomatoes, sourdough, stracciatella, basil oil · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Smoked aubergine, confit tomatoes, vegan feta** · £14 · smoked aubergine, confit tomatoes, vegan feta, Kalamata olives, pine nuts · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Italian charcuterie & cheese** · £18 · charcuterie, cheese, cornichons, grapes, walnut bread

### Sunday Roast Offer

- **Sunday roast: Chicken, Porchetta or Lamb steak** · 29 (with glass of house wine) / *32 lamb steak; 23/26 without wine · chicken, porchetta or lamb steak, duck fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, gravy

### Mains

- **Char-grilled Sirloin of beef on the bone 500g / 800g (for 1 or 2)** · 54/76 · sirloin on the bone, duck fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy
- **Jug rich roast gravy** · £3 · roast gravy
- **Herb butter** · £3 · herb butter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Saffron garlic mayo** · £3 · saffron, garlic, mayonnaise · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Charred Courgette, mushroom & feta duxelle** · £22 · courgette, mushroom, feta, truffle panko, potatoes, vegetables, gravy · _vegan (stated)_
- **Fresh Spaghetti pasta w/king prawn** · £22 · spaghetti, king prawn, shellfish bisque, garlic, citrus panko · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Chalk Stream Trout** · £26 · trout, asparagus, peas, white wine tarragon velouté · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Roasted Sea bass** · £27 · sea bass, sherry braised datterini tomatoes, cavolo nero · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Sides

- **Thyme salt chips** · £5.50 · potato chips, thyme salt · _vegetarian (stated), vegan (our reading)_
- **Oakleaf lettuce, datterini tomatoes & shallots** · 5.5/11 · oakleaf lettuce, datterini tomatoes, shallots, Moscatel dressing · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **French beans & Cavalo nero** · £6 · french beans, cavolo nero · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Roasted leek & cauliflower cheese** · £7 · leek, cauliflower, cheese sauce, parmesan panko · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Desserts

- **Affogato** · £7 · honeycomb ice cream, espresso · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Caramelised roast banana** · £8 · banana, coconut ice cream, almond crumb · _vegan (stated)_
- **Peach & plum crumble** · £9 · peach, plum, spiced fruit reduction, crumble, honeycomb · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Tiramisu** · £10 · mascarpone, espresso-soaked Savoiardi, cocoa · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Chocolate Basque cheesecake** · £12 · chocolate, cheesecake, extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt, cherry compote · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of three cheeses** · 10/18 · three cheeses, membrillo, celery, walnut bread, biscuits · _pescatarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus

## Christmas Sharing Menu 2026

Served: Christmas period 1 to 24 December 2026; for large parties of 9 to 55 guests; family-style sharing, no pre-orders required

### To Start

- **Darkhorse Sourdough bread w/cultured butter** · £46pp · sourdough, cultured butter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of cured meats w/cornichon (Pistachio Mortadella, Truffle salami, Coppa)** · £46pp · pistachio mortadella, truffle salami, coppa, cornichon
- **Mini chorizo picante** · £46pp · chorizo
- **Smoked Salmon pâté** · £46pp · smoked salmon, horseradish, lemon, dill · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Porcini mushroom croquetas w/truffle mayonaise** · £46pp · porcini mushroom, truffle mayonnaise · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Padrón peppers, Maldon sea salt** · £46pp · padron peppers, Maldon sea salt · _vegan (stated)_

### To Follow

- **Char-grilled onglet steak** · £46pp · onglet steak, peppercorn jus, watercress salad
- **Roasted butternut squash risotto** · £46pp · butternut squash, risotto rice, crispy kale, Parmesan, sage oil · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Grilled fillet Sea bream** · £46pp · sea bream, lemon roasted courgettes, salsa verde · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Sides

- **Honey-roasted carrots & parsnips w/orange & thyme** · £46pp · carrots, parsnips, honey, orange, thyme · _vegan (stated)_
- **Oak leaf salad, shallots, Datterini tomatoes & moscatel dressing** · £46pp · oak leaf, shallots, datterini tomatoes, moscatel dressing · _vegan (stated)_
- **Roast potatoes w/rosemary & garlic** · £46pp · potatoes, rosemary, garlic · _vegan (stated)_

### To Finish

- **Spiced plum & blackberry Crumble baked w/double cream** · £46pp · plum, blackberry, crumble, double cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Tiramisu w/coffee liqueur, cinnamon & cocoa** · £46pp · mascarpone, savoiardi, coffee liqueur, cinnamon, cocoa · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of cheese w/membrillo, celery & water biscuits** · £46pp · cheese, membrillo, celery, water biscuits · _pescatarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus

## Christmas Celebration Menu 2026

Served: Christmas period 1 to 24 December 2026; three course set menu £48pp for parties of 9+ (pre-orders required for 18+)

### To Start

- **Creamed parsnip, leek & chestnut soup** · £48pp · parsnip, leek, chestnut · _vegan (stated)_
- **Potted light smoked salmon** · £48pp · smoked salmon, rosemary focaccia, dill · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Crab arancini** · £48pp · crab, rice, burnt lemon mayo, chilli oil · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Duck liver parfait** · £48pp · duck liver parfait, apple, fig chutney, sourdough toast

### To Follow

- **Seasonal vegetable ravioli** · £48pp · vegetable ravioli, sage butter, Pecorino · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Roasted Sea bass** · £48pp · sea bass, sherry braised datterini tomatoes, orange zest · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Crispy pork belly** · £48pp · pork belly, celeriac purée, honey-glazed heritage carrots, cider jus
- **Aberdeen Angus Fillet Mignon** · £48pp, +£4.00 supplement · beef fillet, shimeji mushrooms, shallot purée, red wine jus

### Suggested Sides £6

- **Italian roasted new potatoes w/garlic & rosemary** · £6 · new potatoes, garlic, rosemary · _vegan (stated)_
- **Seasonal leaves w/shallots, vine tomatoes, moscatel dressing** · £6 · seasonal leaves, shallots, vine tomatoes, moscatel dressing · _vegan (stated)_
- **Buttered sprouts & smoked bacon** · £6 · brussels sprouts, butter, smoked bacon

### To Finish

- **Tiramisu w/coffee liqueur, cinnamon, nutmeg & cocoa** · £48pp · mascarpone, savoiardi, coffee liqueur, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Sticky toffee pudding** · £48pp · sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Selection of three cheeses** · £48pp · three cheeses, celery, membrillo, water biscuits · _pescatarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus

## Children's Menu

Served: times not printed

### Mains

- **Soup of the day** · £6 · soup
- **Fresh Pasta** · £9 · fresh pasta, tomato sauce, cheese · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Braised Italian meatballs** · £9.75 · meatballs, tomato & basil sauce, Parmesan
- **Breaded fish & chips** · £9.75 · breaded fish, chips, mayonnaise · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Childrens roast lamb or chicken (Sunday only)** · £10 · lamb or chicken, roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy

### Desserts

- **Judes Ice cream scoop, wafers & fruit coulis (Vanilla or Chocolate)** · £3.50 · ice cream, wafers, fruit coulis · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Mini fruit crumble** · £5 · fruit, crumble, vanilla ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_

Source: https://thedarkhorserestaurant.com/menus