Norma is a buzzy and colourful Sicilian restaurant on Charlotte Street in the heart of Fitzrovia. Here you can expect dishes inspired not just by the island of Sicily, but also more specifically by Moorish influences. Stop in for lunch, aperitivi in the early evening, a full evening feast or head to the top floor for a truly unforgettable experience. There you will find the 14-seat private dining space. Perfect for intimate celebrations, catch-ups, canapes and cocktails or even a summer barbecue, the space and dedicated chef are well-equipped to ensure the evening turns out exactly how you pictured it.
You and your guest can start off with some snacks, which include the obligatory focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, chickpea panelle with fennel seeds and salsa verde or a Sicilian caponata. This can then be followed by delicious antipasti like wild garlic arancini with pea shoots or burrata with charred courgettes, green chilli pesto and fresh oregano.
The pasta here is not to be missed and often features rustic, hearty options like maccheroni al feretto with goat’s ragu. Following this, the substantial mains might include a seasonal whole fish with tomato and capers or an old spot pork chop with borlotti beans. Finally, enjoy homemade cannoli, the signature dessert of Sicily, house Tiramisu or a Sicilian cheese selection with fennel and black pepper crackers and fig salami. For a more relaxed private meal, feasting menus are also available. These feature similar fare but shared across the table, with wine pairings available for each course.
For you and your guests to sip on, perhaps before the meal, there is a selection of seasonal Italian-style cocktails, featuring ingredients like Maraschino, prosecco and blood orange. There are plenty of wines from all over Italy to choose from, including floral Puglian chardonnays to earthy Etna reds.