La Cantina
La Cantina
Experience the authentic taste of Italy with every bite – indulge in our handcrafted dishes made with the finest Italian ingredients. La Cantina provides a relaxed atmosphere for dining with loved ones, where you can enjoy homemade pasta, tender steaks and pizza, baked in a wood-fired oven.
Hours
Hotel breakfast: 06:30 – 11:00
Dinner: 17:00 – 24:00
Kitchen closes at 22:00
Dress Code
Bookings
Tel: +27 (0) 44 804 0218 or lacantina@fancourt.co.za. Restaurant bookings must be placed 24 hours in advance
Menu
Pizza Focaccia R95
Garlic, olive oil and origanum
Tagliere Misto Di Salumi E Formaggi R185
Selection of Italian cured meats, cheese and freshly baked Italian bread
Soup Of The Day R115
Chefs choice of the day
Carpaccio Di Mazo R175
Seasoned beef fillet, rocket, parmesan cheese and caper berries
Gamberi Vestiti R205
Grilled prawns, cream, garlic and parsley butter sauce
Melanzane Rapiene R135
Aubergine, peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, parmesan cheese, balsamic cream and rocket
Cozze Al Vino Bianco R125
Fresh mussels, white wine, onion, garlic, red chili flakes, cream and parsley
Fritto Misto R165
Deep fried prawns, calamari tubes and tentacles and garlic aioli
Mista La Cantina R125
Garden greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parmesan and olive oil
Carciofi Bolliti All’insalata Con Limone R165
Marinated artichokes, toasted almonds, rocket, charred baby onions, confit garlic, lemon olive oil and honey dressing
Burrata R175
Fior di latte, exotic tomato salad, fresh Italian herbs, rocket, balsamic reduction and olive oil
Insalata Di Pere, Gorgonzola E Noci R165
Garden greens, dried cranberries, pear, blue cheese and walnuts, olive oil, red wine with mustard dressing
Insalata Di Gamberi Alla Griglia R175
Garden greens, sundried tomatoes, charred onion, olive oil toasted ciabatta, preserved lemon dressing, garlic, lemon butter and prawns
Gnocchi Al Sugo R205
Napolitana sauce, wood roasted cherry tomatoes, burrata, coppa ham, rocket and toasted pine nuts
Ravioli Of The Day R225
Enquire with your waitron about the daily special
Spaghetti Carbonara R245
Spaghetti pasta, pancetta, mushrooms, white wine, herbs, traditional egg yolk with parmesan cheese sauce
Lasagne Di Manzo R195
Slow braised beef bolognese, tomato, herbs, sofrito, white wine, pasta with parmesan cheese sauce
Marchigiano Di Gamberetti All’Arrabiatta R235
Tagliatelle pasta, prawn tails, red chili, garlic, parsley with napolitana sauce
Gnocchi Alla Genovese R185
Potato gnocchi, basil pesto, pine nuts, pecorino, garlic with olive oil
Tagliatelle Alla Pollo Marsala R245
Chicken fillet, mushrooms with marsala cream sauce
Pasta Al Fegato Di Pollo R185
Chicken livers, onion, peppers, mushroom, chillies, garlic, napolitana sauce, cream and chopped parsley
Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare R285
Arborio rice with white wine, prawns, mussels, calamari, lemon, thyme, parmesan cheese with napolitana sauce
Pesce Al Salmoriglio R285
Locally sourced fisherman’s catch, garlic, Italian herbs, olive oil and lemon
Sogliola Alla Mugnaia R295
Grilled local sole, garlic, lemon and parsley
Pollo Arrosto R255
Roasted half baby chicken, garlic, Italian herbs, white wine and lemon
Filetto R335
300g beef fillet, 24 day aged, wood fired tomatoes, olives and basil pesto sauce
Bistecca Di Controfiletto Alla Griglia R285
300g aged flame grilled sirloin, freshly picked garden herbs, mushroom or peppercorn sauce
Porchetta R285
Slow roast pork belly in garlic, fennel seeds and rosemary
Stinco Di Agnello Brasato R325
Red wine braised lamb shank with mash potato
Margherita R135
Mozzarella, tomato and origanum
Primavera R185
Mozzarella cheese, bacon, tomato, spinach, feta, avocado
Ortolana R185
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, zucchini, brinjal, roast peppers, sundried tomato and oregano
Pollo Arrosto R190
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, roast chicken, caramelized onions, sundried tomato, chili, garlic and coriander
Regina R195
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian cured ham, mushrooms and origanum
Quattro Stagioni R195
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, smoked ham, mushroom, olives and artichokes
Quattro Formaggi R195
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, gorgonzola, ricotta and parmesan cheese
Pizza Alla Diavola R215
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian salame piccante, peppadews, red onion and avocado
Frutti Di Mare R245
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, prawns, mussels, calamari, garlic, chili and oregano
Proscuitto Italiano R255
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, parma ham, cherry tomato slices, fresh rocket and parmesan shavings
Gelato R55
A daily selection of home-made ice creams. Enquire about our daily flavours. Price per scoop
Tiramisu R95
Traditional Italian mascarpone cheesecake, espresso and marsala soaked biscuits
Affogato R105
Vanilla bean ice cream, amaretto liqueur and espresso coffee
Panna Cotta R95
Vanilla bean panna cotta with peach ice cream and candied basil leaves
Semifreddo R105
Milk chocolate with seasonal fresh berries and hazelnut praline
Brownie Alla Nocciola R115
Served with Frangelico ice cream and toasted hazelnuts