AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN EXPERIENCE
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
Dinner: 18:00 – 23:00 daily
Kitchen closes at 22:00
Booking
Tel: +27 (0) 44 804 0218 or lacantina@fancourt.co.za. Restaurant bookings must be placed 24 hours in advance .
LA CANTINA
Menu
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Zuppa Di Funghi R105
Mushrooms, cream, parmesan cheese, truffle oil
Pizza Focaccia R95
Garlic, olive oil and origanum
Arancini Di Pomodoro R145
Tomato risotto, crumbed and fried with a mozzarella filling, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto cream sauce
Cozze Al Vino Bianco R165
Fresh mussels, white wine, onion, garlic, red chili flakes, cream, parsley
Fritto Misto R165
Deep fried prawns, calamari tubes and tentacles, garlic aioli
Melanzane Ripiene R165
Aubergine, peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, parmesan cheese, balsamic cream, rocket
Carpaccio Di Manzo R175
Seasoned beef fillet, rocket, parmesan cheese, caper berries
Tagliere Misto Di Salumi E Formaggi R185
Selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses, freshly baked Italian bread
Gamberi Vestiti R205
Grilled prawns, garlic, parsley butter sauce
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Mista La Carnia R125
Garden greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Parmesan and olive oil
Fegatini Di Polloa R145
Garlic, herbs, chili, Neapolitan sauce, Pecorino cheese, charred focaccia bread
Rucola Bresaola E Grana Padano R165
House cured bresaola, grilled pear, rocket, shaved Grana Padano, roasted walnuts, honey mustard dressing
Burrata R175
Fior di latte, rosa tomato, oregano, rocket, thick balsamic vinegar, olive oil
Insalata Di Calamari R175
Pan fried baby calamari, garden leaves, cucumber, cherry tomato, calamata olives, red pepper, lemon caper dressing
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Funghi Croccanti Cacio E Pepe R180
Linguine pasta, king oyster mushrooms, parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, thyme
Lasagne Di Manzo R185
Slow braised beef bolognese, tomato, herbs, sofrito, white wine, pasta, parmesan cheese sauce
Pesto Genovese Gnocchi R185
Potato gnocchi, basil, pine nuts, pecorino, garlic, olive oil
Ravioli Of The Day R195
Enquire with your waitron about the daily special
Marchigiano Di Gamberetti Arrabiatta R235
Tagliatelle pasta, prawn tails, red chili, garlic, parsley, napolitana sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara R245
Spaghetti pasta, pancetta, mushrooms, white wine, herbs, traditional egg yolk, parmesan cheese sauce
Tagliatelle Alla Pollo Marsala R245
Spaghetti pasta, chicken fillet, mushrooms, marsala cream sauce
Risotto Alla Trota Salmonata R285
Arborio rice, white wine, smoked salmon trout, lemon zest, chives, parmesan cheese
Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare R285
Arborio rice with white wine, prawns, mussels, calamari, lemon, thyme, parmesan cheese
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Pollo Arrosto R255
Roasted half baby chicken, garlic, Italian herbs, white wine, lemon
Pesce Al Salmoriglio R265
Locally sourced fisherman’s catch with lemon, olive oil, garlic and Italian herbs
Sogliola Alla Mugnaia R285
Grilled local sole with garlic, lemon and parsley
Bistecca Di Controfiletto Alla Griglia R285
300g aged flame grilled sirloin, freshly picked garden herbs, mushroom or peppercorn sauce
Pork Milanese R285
Crumbed pork cutlet, aged parmesan cheese, rocket, tomato, olive oil
Filetto Stagionato Con Osso Alla Pizzaiola R295
250g beef fillet, 24 days aged, Italian pizzaiola sauce with wood-fired tomatoes, garlic, capers
Gambi Di Agnello R325
Red wine, rosemary, garlic braised lamb shank, parmesan polenta
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Margherita R135
Mozzarella, tomato and origanum
Primavera R185
Mozzarella cheese, bacon, tomato, spinach, feta, avocado
Ortolana R185
Mozzarella cheese, zucchini, brinjal, roast peppers, sundried tomato, oregano
Pollo Arrosto R190
Mozzarella cheese, roast chicken, caramelized onions, sundried tomato, chili, garlic, coriander
Regina R195
Mozzarella, tomato, Italian cured ham, mushrooms and origanum
Quattro Stagioni R195
Mozzarella, tomato, ham, mushroom, olives and artichokes
Quattro Fomagio R195
Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses
Pizza Alla Diavola R215
Mozzarella, tomato, Italian salame Piccante, peppadews, red onions and avocado
Frutti Di Mare R245
Mozzarella, tomato, prawns, mussels, calamari, garlic, chili and oregano
Proscuitto Italiano R255
Mozzarella cheese, parma ham, cherry tomato slices, fresh rocket and parmesan shavings
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Gelato R45
A daily selection of home-made ice creams. Enquire about our daily flavours. Price per scoop
Crostata Al Limone E Polenta Al Forno R95
Baked lemon and polenta cake with Marsala cream
Tiramisu R95
Traditional Italian mascarpone cheesecake with espresso- Marsala soaked biscuits
Panna Cotta Alla Frangelioc R115
Milk chocolate, poached cherries, toasted hazelnuts
Coconut Semifreddo R115
Poached pineapple, toasted shaved coconut, vanilla rum syrup/p>
Affogato R105
Vanilla bean ice cream with Amaretto liquer and espresso coffee