The Red Lion Great Sampford Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Red Lion Great Sampford, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Great Sampford, Saffron Walden. This inviting restaurant offers a delightful blend of traditional British and authentic Italian cuisine, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Start your meal with tantalizing starters, such as the exquisite Seafood Spiedino or the classic Parma Ham and Melon. For main courses, the Pollo Con Funghi and Chargrilled Sirloin Steak are standout options, showcasing fresh ingredients and robust flavors. Pasta lovers will revel in the Tagliatelle With Fresh Lobster or the homemade Lasagna Alla Bolognese.
With a warm atmosphere and friendly staff, diners like Leah Cushing and Nigel Mortimer highlight the generous portions and consistently excellent service. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual dinner, The Red Lion promises a memorable dining experience filled with flavor and charm.
Starters
Home Made Soup Of The Day
Deep Fried Mozzarella And Gorgonzola
Served with Cranberry Sauce and Salad
Butterfly Prawns
Served with Salad and Home Made Tartar Sauce
Seafood Spiedino
Prawns and Calamari on Bamboo Skewers, cooked on the Grill, served with Home Made Tartar Sauce and Salad
Avocado, Salmon And Crayfish Salad
Bresaola, Ruccola And Parmiggiano
Thin slices of an Air-dried beef fillet served on Rocket with Parmesan shavings, fresh chopped Tomatoes, drizzled with Olive Oil
Mixed Italian Meats And Olives
Parma Ham And Melon
Deep Fried Calamari
Served with Home Made Tartar Sauce and Salad
Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil Salad
Mixed Leaf Salad With Prawns And Bacon
Tagliatelle With Fresh Lobster
Home Made Lasagna Alla Bolognese
Fusili With Smoked Salmon
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Spaghetti With Mixed Seafood
Prawns, Calamari, Scampi, Mussels and Clams
Home Made Ravioli Filled With Mushrooms
Cooked in a Gorgonzola Sauce
Home Made Ravioli With Sea Bass
Cooked with a Prawns, Courgettes, Fresh Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Sauce
Creamy Risotto With Prawns, Mushrooms And Curry
Home Made Ravioli With Meat
Cooked in a Ragu Sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Gnocchi Alla Sorentina
Cooked with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
Primi Piatti (Main Course Pasta)
Secondi (Main Course)
Chargrilled 8oz Rib Eye/ Sirloin Steak
Served with Chips and Salad and Garlic Butter or Béarnaise Sauce
Chargrilled 10oz Sirloin Steak
Served with Chips and Salad and Garlic Butter or Béarnaise Sauce
Pollo Con Funghi
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, served with Roasted Vegetables and Sauté Potatoes
Sea Bass Alla Isolana
Sea Bass cooked in the Oven, served with Sauté Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Sea Bass
Served with Sauté Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables
Chargrilled Lamb Chops
Served with Sauté Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables
Saltinbocca Di Maiale
Pork Escalopes, topped with Sage and Parma Ham, cooked in White Wine and Butter, served with Chips and Salad
Zuppa Di Cozze E Vongole
Sautéed Mussels and Clams served with Toasted Bread