Food and drink menu

Starters and side orders

Herbed Mixed Olives (v)Garlic, chilies, and herbs.1.75
White Bean Hummus (vgn)Cannelloni bean and sun blushed tomato hummus. Served with dressed leaves and baguette.3.25
Soup of the Day (v)Home-made. Served with baguette.3.00
Garlic Bread (v)Served with dressed leaves.1.75
Simple Salad (v)Mixed dressed leaves with cucumber, red onion, and tomato.2.25
Portion of Baguette (v)With butter.1.00
Chips (v)Traditional or Cajun dusted.
Garlic herb lemon mayonnaise for £0.50
1.75
Small PastaA half portion of any of our pastas.4.00

Salads

Rocket (gf)Rocket, Parma ham, tomato, and parmesan cheese.4.75
Stilton & pepper salad.Mixed leaves topped with roasted peppers & stilton sauce.4.75
Ortolana (v, gf)Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta, and dressed leaves.4.25
Greek (v, gf)Herbed olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and dressed leaves.4.25

Delicatessen

Antipasto MistoA large platter with a selection of Italian cold meats and cheeses, herbed olives, salad, and baguette.8.95
Fresh Deli SandwichAny two of the following fillings: (rocket and onion) – fresh ciabatta or baguette.
Parma ham, Salami Milano, Spicy salami, Felino gran riserva. Mozzarella, Dolcelate, Manchego, Provolone.
4.95

Wraps

Greek (v) – served coldRoasted peppers, garlic, tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, basil oil and salad. 4.45
Tuna SaladTuna mayonnaise (with parsley, carrot, and celery) red onion, tomato, and salad.4.45
Garlic ChickenGarlic chicken mayonnaise salad with celery, apple, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and salad.4.45

ALL OF THE PRODUCTS IN OUR DELI FRIDGE ARE ALSO FOR SALE AT THE COUNTER TO TAKE AWAY – CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION

Pastas

All pasta dishes are made with penne
Tuscany (v)Rocket, roasted red peppers, garlic, herbs, white wine, and crème fraiche.6.95
BologneseThe classic Italian Beef & Tomato Pasta.6.95
Arrabbiata (v)Spicy classic tomato, red onion, chillies, garlic & Olives.5.75
CarbonaraChicken, bacon, mushrooms, onions, cream, white wine, and garlic.6.95
ZaragozaChicken, chorizo, red onion, chilies, mushroom, and garlic in a rich tomato sauce.6.95
VongoleClams, tomato sauce, garlic, white wine and parsley.6.95

Alchemy Bistro burgers

Home-made fresh daily, served on ciabatta bread
TraditionalA simple beef burger.4.25
Cheeseburger in ParadiseCheddar cheese and bacon.4.95
Cambridge BlueStilton and green peppercorn.5.25
Chili BurgerChili con carne and cheddar cheese.5.75
MediterraneanRoasted vegetables and feta cheese.5.50
Cajun Chicken BurgerCajun spiced and garlic, herb, and lemon mayonnaise.5.50
Vegetarian Burger (v)A crispy crumb vegetable burger Lettuce & garlic mayo.4.00

Extras for your burgers: £1.00 chips, £1.25 dressed leaves, £0.50 garlic mayonnaise
From our delicatessen: £1.00 Parma ham, Salami Milano, Spicy salami, Felino gran riserva Mozzarella, Dolcelate, Manchego, Provolone

Classics

Royal CambridgeToday’s sausages with garlic and herb mashed potatoes in a rich demi-glaze.6.50
Vegetarian Lasagna (v)A mix of market fresh vegetables. Served with chips and dressed leaves.7.00
Meaty LasagnaMinced beef and all the stuffings. Served with chips and dressed leaves.7.00
Beef ChiliSeven spiced with kidney beans in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños. Served over rice.6.50

Drinks

Sparkling and champagne
Deakin Estate Brut nv, Australia 13% 125ml glass 3.2516.00
A fine example possessing loads of personality, wonderful freshness, medium body, and abundant quantities of citrusy/honeysuckle-like fruit. Good purity.
Windowrie Sparkling Shiraz Family Reserve nv, Australia 12.5%19.00
Deep, dark and dense colour with aromas of black cherries, chocolate and coffee. The palate has sweet black berry fruit, mocha and soft bubbles creating a delicious wine.
Champagne Veuve Clicquot nv, France 12%28.00
Gold in colour, crisp and dry, with a fine, persistent sparkle. A complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by rich flavours of citrus, hazelnut and baked bread. A crisp spicy finish.
Whites125ml  250ml
Alpa Trebbiano 2003, Italy 11.5% (crisp)
Bright gold in colour with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flower notes evolving towards honey. Similar characteristics on the palate with crisp, fresh fruit flavours. Also an excellent aperitif.2.25   4.00
B: 10.50
Castillo De Requena Blanco 2004, Spain 12% (dry)
Bright gold in colour with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flower notes evolving towards honey. Similar characteristics on the palate with crisp, fresh fruit flavours. Also an excellent aperitif.2.75   4.75
B: 12.00
Marktree Semillon/Sauvignon/Chardonnay 2004, Aus 12.5% (smooth)
Fresh and ripe with an appley nose. Peach and guava fruit flavours combining, leading to a crisp finish and a pleasant roundness in the mouth.3.00   5.25
B: 13.00
Andes Peaks Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Chile 12.5% (strong)
Displays piercing fresh tropical fruit aromas mixed with citrus, gooseberry and a hint of green grass. Tropical fruit and citrus in the mouth but with excellent elegant structure and a long, crisp and balanced finish.3.25   5.75
B: 14.00
Principato Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2004, Italy 12% (easy)
Fresh, floral and fruity with hints of golden delicious apples and green pears; fuller honeyed characters in the mouth with light spiciness, then finishing dry with a crisp mineral streak.3.25   5.75
B: 14.50
Reds125ml  250ml
Cuveé Jean-Paul Rouge 2004, VdP de Vaucluse, France 12.5% (easy)
A delicious medium to full-bodied red with luscious plum and strawberry fruit on the palate. Soft, fruity an d very drinkable, yet serious enough to accompany food.2.25   4.00
B: 10.50
Castillo De Requena Tinto 2004, Spain 12.5% (smooth)
A dark cherry-colour in a modern, juicy style. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Bobal. Ripe and rounded spicy red fruit on the nose, with an attractive supple, plummy palate and silky tannins. Immediate and very appealing.2.75   4.75
B: 12.00
Snapper Point Shiraz/Malbec/Cabernet 2004, Aus 14.5% (juicy)
Appealing, up-front aromas of fresh, ripe berry fruit that continue and combine with light spice and minty eucalyptus flavours in the mouth. A soft and fruity finish with just a ‘soupcon’ of tannins to balance.3.00   5.25
B: 13.00
Andes Peaks Merlot 2004, Chile 13% (strong)
Ripe black cherry and plum fruit underpinned by a tad of tangy soy sauce; quite soft but full and fruity with 'sweet' ripe roundness balanced by lightly dry tannins to finish.3.25   5.75
B: 14.00
Juan Gil Monastrell 2004, Spain 14.5% (intellectual)
The ultimate expression of Monastrell! On the nose this wine has complex aromas of ripe, red fruits with a hint of oak. On the palate it is warm and rich with layers of lush spicy plum and cherry fruit. Rich, sweet tannins and a touch of chocolate on the finish.3.25   5.75
B: 15.50
Rose125ml  250ml
Marques de la Villa Rosado 2004, Spain 13.5% (balanced)
A delicate, dry rose with youthful berry fruit aromas and soft plum and blackberry fruit on the palate. Nice, crisp acidity on the finish.3.00   5.25
B: 13.00
Aperitives50ml
Campari, Martini dry, Martini rosso, Sherry pale, Sherry amontillado, Sherry cream, Pimm’s2.50
Spirits25ml  50ml
House: Brandy. Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey1.75   3.00
Middle stuff: Amaretto Disaronno, Archers, Bacardi Blanca, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Cointreau, Drambuie, Gordon’s Gin, Jack Daniel’s, Jaggermeister, Jameson, Kahlua, Malibu, Midori, Pernod, Sambuca, Southern Comfort, Stolichnaya, Tequila Cuervo Gold, Tia Maria2.50   4.00
Top stuff: Bombay Saphire, Grand Marnier, Hendrix Gin, Janneau Armagnac VSOP, Laphroaig 10 year, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Remy Martin VSOP 3.00   5.00
Mixers
Cordial, Fizzy, Juice0.25
Canada dry ginger ale, Ginger beer, Tonic, Slim line tonic0.50
Bottled alcohol pops, beers and cider
Bottled beer: Budweiser, Corona, Tiger (330ml)3.00
Cider: Westons Strong Organic 6.5% (500ml)3.50
Alcohol Pops: Smirnoff red3.00
Draught ales, lagers, pilsner and weiss beer ½    pint
Green King IPA3.6% Award winning ale. Suits all occasions1.20   2.40
Adnams Bitter3.7% Nutty and seaweed aroma1.25   2.50
Black Sheep Bitter3.8% Slightly bitter hops and gentle fruit aroma1.25   2.50
Shepherd Neame Spitfire4.5% Good balanced flavour of hops and malt1.35   2.70
Carling Lager4.1% Light golden colour with a clean head1.35   2.70
Grolsch Lager5.0% Hoppy, with a rich and balanced flavour1.50   3.00
Hoegaarden Weiss Beer4.8% Fragrant, a peachy colour and palate1.75   3.50
Staropramen Pilsner5.0% Hop and cream aroma from Prague1.75   3.50
Stella Lager5.1% Traditional blonde continental lager1.50   3.00
Cold drinks
FizzyPepsi, Diet Pepsi, Lemonade, Orange Tango1.25   1.75
JuiceApple, Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato1.25   1.75
Mineral WaterSparkling or Still (330ml, 750ml)1.50   3.00
Ice Cream FloatsChoose any fizzy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream      2.25
MilkshakesChoose or mix any syrup flavour      2.45
J20Apple & Mango, Apple & Melon, Orange & Passionfruit      2.00