Take a food safari and sample some of the world’s most popular dishes courtesy of the latest Giraffe and founders husband and wife team Juliette and Russel Joffe with long-term friend Andrew Jacobs.
Proudly opening on Wilton Road in Victoria, just a stone’s throw from the station, Giraffe in Victoria is a vibrant and contemporary restaurant showcasing some of the best dishes from around the globe. Using the freshest ingredients, all carefully sourced, including only using fish from sustainable sources and with a focus on relaxed friendly service, Giraffe welcomes you for all your global food and drink favourites, from breakfast right through to dinner.
Bold, bright and brimming with personality, Giraffe exudes energy. Against a back drop of upbeat Putumayo world music, guaranteed to make you feel good, earthy natural tones and materials contrast with vivid oranges and brilliant greens. Think reclaimed coconut shell fronted bar, bespoke wooden striped walls and striking murals combined with modern citrus colour chairs, bespoke giraffe artwork and a high brushed copper community table perfect for large groups, drinkers or lone diners.
Kick start the day the Giraffe way with breakfast and brunch served until 4pm. Tuck in to some of the best stacked banana and blueberry pancakes ; opt for a spicy morning mix of a huevos rancheros; a classic scrambled egg and smoked salmon; a wholesome ‘rude health’ porridge or muesli; as well as a granola breakfast sundae brimming with fresh fruit to help keep the hunger pangs at bay.
For lunch or dinner delve into a combination of nibbles, snacks starters and mains including a delicious mezze platter made to share; Japanese tiger prawns with sweet chilli dip; Farmers’ market vegetable burrito; hot Thai duck stir fry and BBQ baby back ribs.
Burgers are taken seriously at Giraffe. Stacked high, served with skin-on-fries and in buns made from their favourite artisan bakery try their 100% English beef burger with your choice of toppings, everything from aged Cheddar to grated beetroot, bacon to fried egg as well as the falafel deluxe; the fish finger tartare; the herby chicken schnitzel BLT; or the low fat grilled Cajun spiced chicken burger.
Salads receive the same care and attention with their own dedicated section. Feel good food in a bowl, the sunshine powerfood salad features a guilt-free mix of in spicy roasted pumpkin, spinach, edamame
beans, broccoli, green beans, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and mixed leaves.
Complete your meal with desserts to die for including Swiss mountain chocolate cheescake; Kentish Bramley apple and honey oat crumble pie; and Belgian waffle split with roasted banana, very vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce.
Giraffe’s global dedication extends to drinks. Coffee is hand-crafted using the finest Arabica beans, carefully sourced from two family owned farms in Brazil and Guatemala. Roasted in the UK by their friends at Union Coffee Roasters, every time you enjoy a cup you can be assured that you are giving something back. In Brazil this means there are now weekly food baskets for the workers whose children who will now be educated at the local school. In Guatemala coffee sales help build homes for migrant workers and develop sustainable farming methods. Teas are by Teapigs who also pledge to help the communities they work with, there’s even Giraffe’s very own Moroccan mint variety.
Just like the menu, the wine list is international and well thought out with every bottle also available by the glass. It’s divided in to ‘happy‘ and ‘glamorous’ amongst others with Russel’s favourite listed if you need an extra helping hand. Cocktails make their mark with a combination of old school classics such as a retro pina colada and more contemporary innovations including vanilla breeze with vanilla vodka, Bombay gin, passion fruit and pineapple.
Little ones are loved just as much as grown ups and have their very own menu complete with puzzles and games to keep them entertained. Sit back and relax as they tuck into a host of healthy, fresh dishes such as salmon fingers with mash, broccoli and sweetcorn; grilled chicken burger or a mini brunch with sausage, eggs, Heinz beans and toast.
As a restaurant with heart, value for money is important to Giraffe as they know it’s important to you. ‘Lunch for Less’, with any main course and soft drink from a special set menu for £6.95 or enjoy ‘Giraffe Time’ - between 5pm and 7pm feast on a starter and main course also from a special set menu for just £7.25.
Giraffe in Victoria – see the world from a different perspective.
Giraffe, 120 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1JZ
t: 020 7233 8303 www.giraffe.net
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