How many 'starters' how many 'main' etc

[Bensherman]

As long as there are no photos of each meal in the menu I'm normally happy!

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Have a look to see what the Savoy, Dorchester, Ivy et al are doing and mix/match to suit?

 

[barry2017]

Personally, I feel excited when I arrive at a restaurant and I don't know how many starters they'll have. It shows they care if there's something different each time.

I think 3 starters is enough.

 

[Rampage]

Got about 40 on my menu!

 

[rosstheboss]

Starter

1 of fish
2 of meat (Cured & Cooked)
1 of cheese
1 of veg
1 of offal

MainCourse
2 of fish
3 of meat (includes offal)
2 of veg

Dessert
1 hot milk
2 cold pastry
2 chocolate (white & dark)
Cheese

Drinks
3 Cask (Pale, Bitter, Porter/Stout)
Wine? I'll let you do that!

I'm a pub / bistro type person now 50yo

Why the obsession with offal?!? If I want tripe I go to the pet shop!!!

And hot milk for dessert???? Is Oliver Twist a customer of yours?

The numbers seem about right for each course, too little choice seems like you're not trying and too much choice confuses people, plus might make people think that the food isn't necessarily fresh....

Here's a very nice, unpretentious and very successful restaurant near me....

http://www.protorestaurantgroup.com/food/index.php

 

[The Ken]

I think harry is building a wine list - not a menu, is that right Harry?

And Harry, please recommend some good bottled beers too, a range of weights - nothing worse than a nice meal with stella or millar being the only choices. When my wife is driving I prefer to drink beer and a nice IPA usually goes with most of what I order.