Salumi

The story

Salumi Plymouth Dining Guide | Modern British with Asian Flair

Foundations and location

Dave and his Australian wife Chantel built Salumi after more than fifteen years operating independent hospitality ventures across Plymouth. They converted a site that once housed the Brunel Hotel into a relaxed dining room that now shares its walls with an eighteenth-century pub structure. The layout features several interconnected floors and a sheltered beer garden where regular live music draws crowds between shows at the nearby Theatre Royal. Their approach strips back formal dining conventions to focus on straightforward seasonal cooking and attentive service.

The kitchen and style

Jake Hardington leads the brigade with a philosophy centred on simple ingredients executed precisely. Dave’s earlier career in award-winning kitchens established a foundation for refined technique, while his travels introduced a consistent thread of Asian flavour profiles throughout the menu. This blend produces contemporary Asian touches alongside classic modern British comfort plates without forcing either direction. The kitchen rotates dishes weekly based on local harvests and trusted regional farms listed prominently on a dedicated wall board.

Plates and presentation

Guests often start with a broad earthenware bowl of smoked mackerel pâté garnished with pickled vegetables and toasted hazelnuts. Heavier mains feature Dartmoor lamb rump served with pommes Anna and black garlic purée, or duck confit paired with a pork and shrimp bao bun. Sweet finishes lean toward substantial classics like a raspberry trifle layered with honeycomb. The Good Food Guide recently noted how these balanced presentations match the venue’s energetic yet comfortable atmosphere.