Spring Menu
Aperitifs
Manzanilla Sherry
£9
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Fevertree Soda
£12
Etienne Lefevre Reserve
Brut, Grand Cru Champagne 125ml glass
£12
Negroni Vermouth
Campari, Gin
£12
Dirty Martini Gin
Vermouth, olive brine
£12
Appetisers
Marinated Olives (V)
£5
Mixed Nuts (V)
£4
Homemade Focaccia (V)
Whipped Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
£8
Green Pea And White Truffle Arancini (V)
Lemon Mayonnaise, Parmesan
£9
Garlic and Parsley Marinated Crocodile Skewers
Capers, Salsa Verde
£15
To Share
Baked Fontina
Roast Garlic, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Artisan Ciabatta
£30
Marquis Deli Board
Sunday Charcuterie: Fennel Salami, Lonza, Salami San Lorenzello, Artichoke Hearts, Garlic Marinated Olives, Pecorino, Rocket, Pesto, Italian Flat Bread
£29
Colchester Rock Oysters
Shallot Vinaigrette, Mcllhenny Tabasco, Lemon - £16 For 4
or £24 For 6
To Start
Shredded Duck Tacos
Hoisin Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Spring Onions
£15
Dorset Snails
½ Dozen Dorset Snails, Garlic Butter, Crusty Baguette
£16.50
Crispy Salt & Pepper Squid
Spring Onion, Fresh Chilli, Lemon Mayonnaise, Sweet Chilli Dip
£13
Served as a Main
£18
Insalata Caprese (V)
Beef Tomato, Bocconcini Mozzarella, Aged Balsamic, Pesto, Sourdough Shard
£14
Beef Carpaccio
Rocket, Shaved Parmesan, Smoked Egg Yolk Gel, Cornichons and Shallots
£19
Sea Trout Cannelloni
Salmon Roe, Nori, Preserved Lemon
£15
Main Course
Black Bream
Green Pea And White Truffle Risotto, Braised Ox Tail, Red Wine Jus
£29
Barbequed Gloucester Old Spot Pork Ribeye
Sweetcorn Puree, Italian Braised Beans, Cavelo Nero, Corn Shoots
£32
Clam Vongole
Surfer Clams, Mussels, Prosecco, Garlic and Parsley Spaghetti
£36
Marquis Beef Wellington
Fondant Potato, Globe Artichoke, Fine Beans, Pancetta, Borolo Jus
£44
Pecorino Gnocchi
Demi-Sec Tomatoes, Caper Berries, Salsa Verde, Pine Kernels, Crispy Kale
£25
Fabulous Fungi Wild Mushroom & Celeriac Lasagna (V)
Wilted Spinach, Green Pea and Asparagus Foam, Brown Butter Crumb, Radish and Pea Shoot Salad
£28
For the Table
28-Day Aged Hereford Tomahawk Steak
Demi-Sec Vine Tomatoes, Garlic and Thyme Mushroom, Fine Beans and Pancetta, Bone Marrow Mash,
£95
Rare Breed Chateaubriand
Demi-Sec Vine Tomatoes, Garlic and Thyme Mushroom, Fine Beans and Pancetta, Bone Marrow Mash,
£95
Marquis Land and Sea - Rare Breed Chateaubriand Or Hereford Tomahawk Steak
Scottish King Scallops In Garlic Butter, Demi-Sec Vine Tomatoes, Garlic and Thyme Mushroom, Fine Beans and Pancetta, Bone Marrow Mash, Triple Cooked Chips
£125
Choose a sauce to accompany your steak: Dorset Snails with Garlic Butter, Peppercorn Sauce, Bearnaise Sauce Or Bone Marrow & Red Wine Jus
From the Grill
The Josper is an enclosed barbecue that also doubles as an oven.
It produces tempting flavours and aromas by combining the features of an enclosed oven with charcoal grilling.
All our beef is sourced through local suppliers and is dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days
Gourmet Steak Burger
Maple Infused Bacon Jam, Smoked Applewood Cheese, Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Lobster Mayonnaise,
£28
10oz Rare Breed Sirloin Steak
Demi Sec Vine Tomatoes, Garlic and Thyme Mushroom, Watercress and Triple Cooked Chips
£38
10oz Hereford Breed Fillet Steak
Demi Sec Vine Tomatoes, Garlic and Thyme Mushroom, Watercress and Triple Cooked Chips
£42
Add some seafood to create your own Land and Sea
Scottish King Scallops in Garlic Butter
£17
Choose a sauce to accompany your steak: Dorset Snails with Garlic Butter, Peppercorn Sauce, Bearnaise Sauce Or Bone Marrow & Red Wine Jus
Extras
Fine Beans Wrapped In Pancetta
£7
Bone Marrow Mash
£8
Rocket, Demi-Sec Tomato and Parmesan Salad (V)
£6
Tripple Cooked Chips (V)
£6
Truffle Parmesan Fries (V)
£8
Caesar Baby Gem
£7
To Finish
The Marquis Hop
Milk Chocolate and Earl Grey Mousse, Banana Bread, Lemon Curd, Banana and Peanut Crumb
£13
Passionfruit Tart
Matcha Feuilletine, Poached Pineapple, Piña Colada Ice Cream
£12
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Rhubarb Caviar, Rhubarb Gel, White Chocolate and Almond Crumb, Almond Ice Cream
£13
Seasonal Affogato (V)
Clotted Cream Ice Cream, White Chocolate and Almond Crumb
£10
Limoncello Parfait
Limoncello and Pine Nut Parfait, Honey Granola, Blueberry Gel, Honey
£12
Trio of Ice Creams or Sorbets (V)
please ask your server for flavours
£10
Petit Fours (v)
selection of four homemade petit fours
£10
Marquis Cheeseboard
East Anglian Cheeses, Biscuits, Grapes, Chutney, Celery, Quince Jelly
£15
Our game dishes may contain traces of shot. Please advise your server of any dietary requirements or allergies (V = vegetarian). We have a range of separate dietary menus including vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Reading glasses are available on request.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that our menus are accurate: prices, options and availability may vary.
From Our Guestbook
"Starting with stunning location, interior and great overall first impression (considering building works going). Very professional staff, attentive but not in your face. Great choice of the menu."
19th February 2023
"Great Spanish Dinner last night…..great service, exceptional food and amazing views from the restaurant. Keep it up The Marquis , our families restaurant of choice …."
9th September 2023
"Brilliant venue friendly and efficient staff make a great team that make you feel comfortable and welcome. The food was fantastic all in all this is a excellent place to eat and stay"
3rd November 2023