Set across three floors, the space blends old-school Italian hospitality with the charm of a grand café culture found in Sicily, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting.
Norma has become something of a hidden gem in central London, known for its intimate feel, loyal following and quietly refined approach to dining.
The menu reflects Sicily's rich culinary heritage, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, with a focus on seasonality, provenance and generous, flavour-led cooking.
The Menu
For spring/summer, Norma has introduced a refreshed seasonal menu celebrating Sicilian flavours using the best of British and Italian produce. The new dishes balance bold Mediterranean cooking with lighter seasonal ingredients, shaped by the restaurant's Sicilian roots and Moorish influences.
New small plates include burrata with asparagus, endive shavings, almond dressing and truffle, scallops confit with agrodolce truffle salsa and kumquat, and seared tuna with harissa honey, mint salsa and lemon aioli. Signature favourites remain alongside seasonal additions like beef carpaccio with baba ganoush salsa and beetroot-cured salmon with blood orange labneh and fennel pollen.
Pasta continues to sit at the heart of the menu, with dishes including black tagliolini with Devon crab and spicy burro bianco, flourless gnocchi with clams, bottarga and black garlic, and paccheri with pulled beef shin and bone marrow. Norma's signature rigatoni alla Norma remains a centrepiece of the offering.
Larger plates showcase the rich, spice-led flavours associated with Sicilian cuisine, from glazed black cod with marsala and chestnuts to Levantine lamb shank with pomegranate molasses and coriander, alongside the restaurant's signature aubergine parmigiana. Seasonal vegetable dishes including Romanesco cauliflower with almond labneh and charred heritage carrots complete the menu.
Weekend Brunch
Available exclusively on Saturdays from 11.30am to 4.30pm, Norma's Sicilian-inspired brunch is designed around generous sharing plates and leisurely dining. Priced at £37.50 per person, the three-course menu includes dishes such as
pan baked frittata with melting provolone, cannellini bean hummus with harissa and focaccia crostini, giant couscous with wild mushrooms and fresh truffle, and Norma's signature aubergine parmigiana, followed by desserts including ricotta and cherry cheesecake and crema bruciata. Guests can also upgrade with 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or beer for an additional £15 per person.
Private Dining & Events
Norma offers an intimate setting for private dining and special occasions:
Third Floor Private Dining Room – ideal for groups of 10–12
The townhouse layout creates a sense of exclusivity, making it particularly suited to celebrations, gatherings and discreet dining.
Norma, Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2LS.