Chit Chaat Samosas (V, D)
£8.95
Smashed vegetable Punjabi samosas covered with chickpeas, onions, herbs, spices, tamarind chutney and sweet yoghurt topped with pomegranate seeds.
Burrata Chaat (V, D)
£10.95
Like Delhi meets Milan, giving a twist on a street food classic. Creamy, fresh burrata generously draped over a vibrant medley of crispy papdi, spiced chickpeas, tangy chutneys, sweet yoghurt and a sprinkle of our special chaat masala.
Gobi Manchurian (VG, Soy, S)
£10.95
Crispy, fried cauliflower florets in a sweet and sour hot Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce
Chicken Manchurian (Soy,S)
£13.95
Crispy fried chicken in spicy szechuan sauce, bell peppers and onion
Lamb Seekh Kebab (GF)
£11.95
Two succulent minced lamb kebabs made with Indian authentic spices, and served with mint yoghurt and tamarind sauce
Paneer Tikka (V, D)
£11.95
Tandoori Indian cheese marinated with Indian spices and saffron, served with coriander chutney
Tandoori King Prawns (GF)
£14.95
Marinated in Indian herbs and spices, and served with green chutney
Tandoori Lamb Chop (GF, D)
£24.95
Cooked in clay oven marinated with Indian authentic spice and served with hot honey glazed root vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes and green chutney.
Chicken Tinder (GF)
£11.95
Crispy, Juicy and Swipe worthy chicken ‘Chips’. Served with home-made mango salsa.
Chicken Tikka (GF, S)
£11.95
Succulent pieces of chicken made in clay oven with Indian authentic spices, served with mint yoghurt and tamarind
Call me Calamari (GF)
£9.95
Crispy fried calamari with Calico twist marination served with sweet chilli sauce
Crispy Chicken Wings (S)
£10.95
Tossed with your choice of sauce. Served with Ranch.
Options Available- Jerk|BBQ|Gochujang(Soy)
Not Your Regular Nachos (VGA)
£8.95
Served with sour cream, jalapeños, home-made salsa, guacamole and homemade cheese sauce.
Options Available- Loaded Nachos £9.95 | Sloppy Joe Nachos £11.95
Arancini (V, D)
£8.95
Rice balls with fresh mozzarella & pepper, served with hint of black garlic mayo and tangy tomato sauce.
Mushroom Croquettes (V, D)
£8.95
Handmade croquettes filled with delicious mushrooms, and served with truffle mayonnaise
Focaccia Bread (V, VGA)
£6.95
Homemade bread with olives, balsamic oil and a selection of flavoured butter
Calico Popcorn Chicken(S)
£11.95
This tasty popcorn chicken is a must-try dish accompanied by Szechuan Chinese dip
Calico Master Grill (GFA)- Our Signature Dish
£39.95
The ultimate mix of meats – tandoori chicken tikka made in a clay oven, lamb rack, lamb seekh kebabs, tandoori king prawn on bed of crispy onion and peppers, served with your choice of naan.
Rib Eye Steak 80oz(GFA)
£32.95
Served with chips, dressed lettuce, grilled tomato and portobello mushrooms. Sauces to choose from include mushroom, peppercorn, black garlic herb butter or bordelaise sauce.
‘Tag’liatelle Pasta(D, GFA)
£14.95
Aglio e Olio- Al dente tagliatelle tossed with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh peperoncino chilli , and finely chopped coriander. A simple, classic Italian delight.
Pesto- Tagliatelle pasta coated in vibrant homemade basil pesto, made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil.
Add chicken +£2 | Add Prawns £3
Mustard Chicken Velouté (D)
£20.95
Our tender chicken, marinated in pungent Kasundi mustard, cooked in clay oven and finished in a rich, creamy velouté sauce. A delicious fusion that brings a vibrant Indian kick to a classic French culinary embrace.
Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans(S)
£19.95
Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, slow marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection. Served with flavourful rice and peas, plantain and a side of fresh slaw. A true taste of the Caribbean.
Romesco Seabass (D, N)
£22.95
Grilled Seabass with Calico twist romesco, alongside of grilled broccoli and butter glazed potatoes.
Soya Chaap Masala(D, S)
Grilled soya Chaap pieces served in a spiced, creamy tomato gravy, enriched with Kasuri methi and a touch of ghee. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh coriander and a dollop of cream.
Grilled Salmon (D, GFA)
£21.95
Perfectly grilled salmon fillet, served with Broccoli, grilled pak-choy and carrot ribbons.
Options Available-Lemon Butter Sauce | Jerk | Gochujang sauce.
Calico Fish & Chips (GFA)
£16.95
Atlantic North Sea haddock with Amritsari twist served with chips, methi mushy peas, tartar sauce and balsamic & sea salt.
Biryani (GFA, S)
£15.95
Aged basmati rice cooked in saffron and rose water, infused and slow-cooked in authentic Indian spices and garnished with crispy onions
Seasonal Veg |
Chicken +£1 |
Lamb +£3
Butter Chicken (GFA)
£16.95
Chicken breasts cooked in cream, tomato, cashews, and fenugreek sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
£16.95
Calico Jalfrezi (GFA)
Slow-cooked meat with onions, mixed bell peppers and tomato sauce
Seasonal Veg (V) £13.95
Prawn £16.95
Chicken £14.95
Lamb £16.95
Everyone’s Favourite Bhuna (GFA)
Slow-cooked lamb, chicken or prawns made with authentic Indian spices
Prawn £16.95
Chicken £15.95
Lamb £16.95
Paneer Specials (GFA)(V)
£14.95
Indian cottage cheese cooked in Indian spices
Butter Paneer | Paneer Tikka Masala | Kadhai Paneer | Saag Paneer | Paneer Lababdaar
Tadka Dal (GFA, VG)
£12.95
Mixed lentils tempered with garlic and cumin
Veggie Burger (VG)
£12.95
Plant based vegan burger patty, vegan cheese, cajun mayo, tomato, baby gem and pickled purple cabbage.
Chicken Buttermilk Burger (S)
£14.95
Monterey Jack cheese and garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, baby gem lettuce and pickled purple cabbage.
House Beef Burger
£16.95
Dry aged ribcap beef, monterey jack cheese, Calico burger sauce, pickles, baby gem lettuce and brown butter onions
Margherita Pizza (V)
£11.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and sun-dried cherry tomatoes.
Plant Lovers (VGA)
£13.95
Tomato sauce, vegan cheese, peppers, spinach, red onions and mushrooms
Paneer Pizza (V)
£13.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, paneer, mixed peppers, onion and jalapeño
Extra Dip
Garlic herb Ranch £2 | BBQ £1.50 | BBQ Jerk Mayo £2.50 | Chilli £1.50
Tandoori Chicken (S)
£14.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, tandoori chicken, peppers, red onions, jalapeños and sweetcorn.
Spicy Pepperoni (S)
£12.95
Pepperoni, tomato sauce, chilli oil, jalapeños, mozzarella cheese and house lettuce
Jerk Chicken Pizza (S)
£15.95
A vibrant twist! Our naan pizza base loaded with tender, spicy jerk chicken, peppers, onions, jalapenos and melted mozzarella. A fiery taste of the Caribbean.
Sloppy Joe Pizza
£15.95
Our Newest edition pizza topped with savory, seasoned ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, sweet onions, olives, jalapenos and a generous layer of melted cheddar and mozzarella.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
£13.95
Grilled chicken, salted anchovies, crispy candied bacon, gem lettuce, Grana Padano, garlic croutons, crispy onions, house Caesar dressing.
Calico Greek Salad(GFA, D, V)
£12.95
Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, Persian marinated feta cheese, baby gem and poached goose berry.
Calico House Salad (VGA/GFA)
£8.95
Mixed leaf, red onion, chicory, tomato, cucumber and French dressing
ADD EXTRAS
Griled Halloumi £3.95 | Tandoori Salmon £5.95
Grilled Chicken £4.95 | Paneer Tikka £5.95
Bacon £1.95 | Olives £1.95
Tandoori Chicken Tikka £4.95 | Tofu £2.95
Tandoori Naan (V)
£4.95
(Choose from garlic, garlic & chilli, butter and cheese)
Tandoori Roti (Vg)
£3.95
Peshwari Naan (Vg)
£4.95
Steam Rice (GFA, VGA)
£3.95
Pilau Rice or Rice and Peas(GF, VGA)
£4.95
Classic Fries or Cajun Fries (GFA, VGA)
£4.50
Halloumi Fries (VGA)
£5.95
Served with tomato salsa
Must Try Masala Fries (Vg, S)
£4.95
Chips tossed in Szechuan sauce
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake(Chef Recomends)
£9.95
Experience a divine fusion where the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake meets the sweet, cardamom-infused embrace of delicate Gulab jamun.
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice cream
£7.95
Served warm and crowned with a scoop of cool, creamy vanilla ice cream, it's a timeless classic that satisfies every sweet craving.
Calico Special Gulab Jamun Churros
£8.95
Our signature creation! Crispy, golden churros with a delightful twist, infused with the aromatic essence of Gulab jamun. A truly unique and irresistible fusion dessert.
Tiramisu
£8.95
Savor the exquisite layers of our classic Italian tiramisu. Delicate coffee-soaked ladyfingers are nestled between clouds of rich mascarpone cream, dusted with premium cocoa powder.
Caramel Flan
£8.95
Silky-smooth traditional flan with a luscious golden caramel glaze.
Empanadas with Gajar Ka Halwa (V)
£9.95
A sensational Calico fusion: crispy, golden empanada pastries generously filled with the warm, comforting sweetness of traditional Indian gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding). A surprising and utterly delicious combination of textures and flavours
Saffron Nut Crumble Bread Pudding
£7.95
A rich, textured bread pudding, enriched with saffron and nuts and finished with a velvety smooth, reduced-milk Rabri.
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice cream (VGA)
£5.95
One scoop of each
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GDS/IDS | Chain Code | Property Code |
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Amadeus (1A) | YX | XRERDG |
Sabre (AA) | YX | 233518 |
Galileo/Apollo (UA) | YX | AJ217 |
Worldspan (1P) | YX | A0871 |
DHISCO (WB) | GL | 49237 |
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CALICO BAR & EATERY:
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Tuesday: 17:00 - 22:00
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Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:00
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Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00
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Friday: 16:00 - 00:00
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HOTEL 1843: Open 24/7
CALICO BAR & EATERY:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00 - 22:00
(Kitchen last orders at 20:30)
Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:00
(Kitchen last orders at 20:30)
Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00
(Kitchen last orders at 20:30)
Friday: 16:00 - 00:00
(Kitchen last orders at 22:00)
Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
(Kitchen last orders at 22:00)
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
(Kitchen last orders at 19:30)
We will also be available for private events and parties outside of these times.
Please email info@1843reading.com for more information.