Socca Restaurant
The French Riviera in London
Photography by James McDonald.
The traditional cuisine of the South
Socca Restaurant derives its name from the traditional rustic flatbreads made with chickpea flour, which are served alongside aubergine tartinade. The culinary offering at Socca pays homage to the traditional cuisine of the South of France. Rooted in seasonal simplicity and hearty flavors, the menu features Chef Bosi's personal favorites, including Provençal beef cheek with sand carrot and his mother's Tripe and cuttlefish gratin. Classic dishes like Ratatouille Provençal, Garlic snails, and Salad Niçoise are also available. Complementing the delectable cuisine is an extensive selection of French wines and a tantalizing array of desserts, such as Orange blossom madeleines with olive oil
In the rear of the space, 'Le Petit Salon' dominates with a palette of green hues. Hand-painted murals, featuring whimsical designs inspired by Jean Cocteau's famous wall paintings in Villa Santo Sospir, create a captivating atmosphere. These murals, which extend to nearly every room of the villa, depict a psychedelic fantasy of Greek and Roman myths, a project completed by Cocteau over several months in 1950 while staying as a guest of French socialite Francine Weisweiller. Adjacent to 'Le Petit Salon' is 'Le Bar,' an intimate nook immersed in warm, earthy tones. It showcases a charming timber-lined bar and oxblood leather bar stools, providing a perfect setting for patrons to savor pre-dinner cocktails infused with Mediterranean flavors such as sweet-apricot Muscat wine, thyme liqueur, and lavender-infused maraschino.