What Is The New Space Themed Tasting Menu At Six By Nico Leeds?

Ever feel like you're stuck in a bit of a food rut? Same old takeaways, same old restaurants. Finding a place that offers a proper adventure, something that feels completely new and exciting, can feel like a mission in itself.

Well, a restaurant in Leeds is about to launch a culinary experience that's genuinely out of this world. Get ready for an interstellar journey, because Six by Nico is swapping its usual plates for planets with its brand-new SPACE menu.

A food adventure that's out of this world

For anyone who hasn't been, Six by Nico is a bit different. It's a restaurant that completely reinvents itself every six weeks with a new six-course tasting menu. One minute it could be a fancy take on the local chippie, the next it could be inspired by the streets of New York. It keeps things interesting and has earned them a legion of fans. But this time, they're going further than ever before. Literally into space.

Launching on August 25th, 2025, the new SPACE theme is set to be their most creative yet. Forget just eating food; this is designed to be a full-blown culinary experience that takes you on a trip through the galaxies. Each dish on this special menu is a stop on an interstellar voyage, playing with cosmic ideas and flavours. This isn't just dinner; it's an event, a story told through food that aims to be a proper multi-sensory adventure.

So, what's the big idea?

The brain behind this is Chef Nico Simeone and his creative team. Instead of just thinking up tasty dishes, they started with a question. A pretty big one, actually. They wondered what food might be like in the future, maybe on a space station orbiting Earth or even on a newly discovered planet. It's a concept that blends cooking with the wonder of astronomy and the excitement of space exploration.

Chef Nico Simeone said: "SPACE is about pushing the boundaries of flavour and presentation. We asked ourselves: what might food look and taste like on a space station, or on a distant planet? The result is a menu that's both playful and thought-provoking - a journey for the palate and the imagination."

So, the team has taken inspiration from the great unknown to create a futuristic menu. This isn't just about making food look pretty; it's about crafting innovative textures and flavours that make you think about space. Expect to be served dishes that look like they've been sprinkled with stardust, with combinations that are both delicious and mind-bending. It's a multi-sensory journey designed to capture the mystery of the cosmos.

Get ready for a cosmic menu

The six-course tasting menu is structured like a mission, with each dish representing a different part of space exploration. It's a narrative on a plate, guiding diners from launch all the way to the far reaches of the universe. While the full six courses are a secret, a few of the mission highlights have been cleared for launch.

• Zero Gravity Oyster - Smoked Salmon, Granny Smith Apple, Kohlrabi, Oyster Emulsion. This sounds incredibly light and fresh. An 'oyster emulsion' is a clever way of capturing the fresh, salty taste of the sea in a smooth, creamy sauce. Perfect for representing weightlessness.
• Black Hole - Fregola Sarda, Cuttlefish, Burnt Lemon, Bisque, Pork Fat Crumb. How do you make a dish taste like a black hole? With dark, intense, and mysterious flavours. Fregola Sarda are tiny little balls of pasta, which will likely be coloured black with cuttlefish ink to create a stunning-looking dish.
• Solar Flare - Flat Iron, Ox Parcel, Saffron & Orange, Black Garlic, Squash. This sounds like a burst of energy. A solar flare is a huge explosion of light and power, and the rich beef paired with bright saffron and orange seems to capture that perfectly.
• Goodbye Earth - Baked Vanilla Custard, Orange Marmalade, Grand Marnier. The final farewell. This dessert sounds both comforting and a little bit daring, with the kick from the Grand Marnier (an orange liqueur) sending you off on your final interstellar leg.

This cosmic menu is all about creating an unforgettable culinary experience, using clever techniques and fantastic ingredients to bring the theme of space to life. The innovative textures and flavours are central to this unique tasting menu.

The mission details for your culinary experience

If you fancy a trip through the culinary galaxies, you'll need the mission details. This special SPACE menu is a limited-time event, so you won't want to miss the launch window.

When: The menu runs for 12 weeks, from August 25th until November 16th, 2025. Where: Six by Nico Leeds. Cost: The six-course tasting menu is priced at £45 per person. Extras: For an additional £30, there's an optional wine pairing. This is where a drinks expert has picked a specific wine to go with each of the six courses, chosen to make the flavours of the food and the wine taste even better together. It's a great way to elevate the whole culinary experience.

Exploring galaxies of flavour

The new SPACE menu at Six by Nico Leeds is more than just a meal out. It's a creative, imaginative, and delicious adventure. It's a chance to see how ideas from astronomy and space exploration can be turned into an incredible six-course tasting menu. Chef Nico Simeone and his team are known for pushing boundaries, and this futuristic theme is their most ambitious yet.

For anyone in Leeds looking for something truly different, this interstellar culinary journey is set to be one of the hottest tickets in town. From the moment you taste that first sprinkle of stardust to the final cosmic dessert, it promises a dining experience that is genuinely out of this world. Bookings for this unique menu are now open on the Six by Nico website.