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: 18:00 – 22:00
Dress Code
Bookings
Tel: +27 (0) 44 804 0218. Restaurant bookings must be placed 24 hours in advance
Menu
Pizza Focaccia R95
Garlic, olive oil and origanum
Tagliere Misto Di Salumi E Formaggi R225
Selection of Italian cured meats, artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread
Carpaccio di manzo R175
Seasoned beef fillet, rocket, Parmesan, caper berries
Gamberi Vestiti R230
Grilled prawns, cream, garlic and parsley butter sauce
Zucchini Carpaccio R155
Thinly sliced zucchini, patty pan, rocket, Parmesan, lemon zest, olive oil and cracked pepper
Insalata Mista La Cantina R140
Garden greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Parmesan, olive oil
Insalata Di Carciofi Bolliti Con Limone R175
Marinated artichokes, toasted almonds, rocket, charred baby onions and confit garlic with a lemon, olive oil and honey dressing
Burrata R175
Burrata cheese, exotic tomato salad, fresh Italian herbs, rocket, balsamic reduction and olive oil
Rucola E Prosciutto R190
Rocket leaves, prosciutto, Gorgonzola, grilled pear and balsamic reduction
Insalata Di Calamari R190
Smoked calamari, marinated cucumber, fennel and lemon ricotta, olive oil and toasted ciabatta
Gnocchi Al Sugo R235
Napolitana sauce, wood roasted cherry tomatoes, burrata, coppa ham, rocket and toasted pine nuts
Spaghetti Carbonara R170
Pancetta, white wine, herbs, egg yolk and Parmesan cheese
Lasagne Di Manzo R220
Slow-braised beef Bolognese, tomato, herbs, layered pasta and Parmesan cheese sauce
Marchigiano Di Gamberetti All’Arrabiatta R270
Tagliatelle pasta, prawn tails, red chilli, garlic, parsley with napolitana sauce
Tagliatelle Al Pollo Marsala R270
Tagliatelle pasta, chicken fillet, mushrooms with marsala cream sauce
Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare R320
Arborio rice, white wine, prawns, mussels, calamari, lemon, thyme and Parmesan cheese
Pesce Al Salmoriglio R330
Locally sourced fisherman’s catch, grilled with garlic, Italian herbs, olive oil and lemon butter sauce
Sogliola Alla Mugnaia R330
Grilled local sole with garlic, lemon, Italian herbs and caper sauce
Pollo Arrosto R265
Roasted half baby chicken with garlic, Italian herbs, white wine and lemon
Filetto R345
300g aged beef fillet with wood-fired tomato, olives and basil pesto
Stinco d’agnello R350
Slow-braised lamb shank with Parmesan polenta
Margherita R140
Mozzarella, tomato and origanum
Primavera R185
Mozzarella cheese, bacon, tomato, spinach, feta, avocado
Ortolana R185
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, zucchini, brinjal, roast peppers, sun-dried tomato and oregano
Pollo Arrosto R195
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, roast chicken, caramelised onion, sun-dried tomato, chilli, garlic, and coriander
Regina R195
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian cured ham, mushrooms and origano
Quattro Stagioni R195
Mozzarella Cheese, tomato, smoked ham, mushroom, olives and artichokes
Pizza Alla Diavola R220
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Italian salame piccante, peppadews, red onion and avocado
Proscuitto Italiano R260
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 R115
Traditional Italian mascarpone cream, espresso and marsala soaked biscuits
Affogato R105
Vanilla bean ice cream, amaretto liqueur and espresso coffee
Brownie Alla Nocciola R115
Served with Frangelico ice cream and toasted hazelnuts