
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
Dress Code
Smart casual (no shorts, vests, flip-flops or caps permitted)
Booking
Tel: +27 (0) 44 804 0538 or lacantina@fancourt.co.za. Restaurant bookings must be placed 24 hours in advance .
LA CANTINA
Menu
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Tuscan Pappa Al Pomodoro Zuppa R90
Tomato and bread soup, wood-fired roasted plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and olive oil
Pizza Focaccia R98
Garlic, olive oil and origanum
Fritto Misto R145
Deep fried prawns, calamari tubes and tentacles served with garlic aioli
Chargrilled Asparagus R155
Lemon aioli, pine nut salsa and crispy pancetta
Carpaccio Di Manzo R160
Seasoned beef fillet, rocket, parmesan cheese, basil pesto and mayonnaise
Cozze Al Vino Bianco R165
Fresh mussels, white wine, onion, garlic, red chili flakes, cream and parsley
Tagliere Misto Di Salumi E Formaggi R175
Selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses with freshly baked Italian bread
Gamberi Vestiti R180
Grilled prawns with garlic and parsley butter sauce
Parma Ham & Melon R185
Proscuitto, sweet melon, olive oil and cracked black pepper
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Mista La Carnia R125
Salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Parmesan and olive oil
Dolcelatte Formaggio E Pancetta R165
Gorgonzola cheese, crispy pancetta, grilled pears, fennel, celery, baby spinach, walnut oil and toasted walnuts
Calamari Salad R175
Pan fried baby calamari, garden leaves, cucumber, cherry tomato, calamata olives and red pepper with a lemon caper dressing
Insalata Di Tonno Scottato R185
Seared tuna, garden leaves, avocado, sundried tomato, red onion, pecorino cheese and lemon dressing
Burrata R175
Fior di latte, wood-fired Italian tomato, oregano and rocket
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Pesto Genovese Gnocchi R170
Potato gnocchi with basil, pine nuts, pecorino, garlic and olive oil
Ravioli Of The Day R175
Enquire with your waitron about the daily special
Funghi Croccanti Cacio E Pepe R180
Linguine pasta, king oyster mushrooms, parmesean cheese, cracked black pepper and thyme
Lasagne Di Manzo R185
Slow braised beef ragu, tomato, herbs, vegetables and wine. Layered in fresh pasta sheets with a creamy parmigiana sauce
Marchigiano Di Gamberetti Arrabiatta R235
Tagliatelle pasta with prawn tails, red chilli, garlic, parsley and napolitana sauce
Spaghetti Alle Vongole R250
Spaghetti pasta, clams, garlic, red chili pepper, white wone, extra virgin olive oil and parsley
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare R285
Arborio rice with white wine, homemade napolitana sauce, prawns, mussels, calamari and hints of chilli
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Pollo Arrosto R225
Roasted half baby chicken with garlic, new potatoes, lemon, Italian herbs and white wine
Pesce Al Salmoriglio R245
Locally sourced fisherman’s catch with lemon, olive oil, garlic and Italian organic herbs
Sogliola Alla Mugnaia R265
Grilled local sole with garlic, lemon and parsley
Pork Milanese R265
Crumbed pork cutlet with aged parmesan cheese, rocket, tomato and olive oil
Filetto Stagionato Con Osso Alla Pizzaiola 300g R285
Beef fillet, 24 days aged, Italian pizzaiola sauce with wood-fired tomatoes, garlic and capers
Grilled Ribeye Steak 300g R295
Aged flame-grilled ribeye steak, freshly picked garden herbs and mushroom sauce
Spring Lamb Cutlets R325
Tomato and zucchini ragout with polenta and rosemary jus
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Margherita R120
Mozzarella, tomato and origanum
Pizza Ortolana R165
Mozzarella cheese, zucchini, brinjal, roast peppers, sundried tomato and oregano
Pizza Primavera R170
Mozarella cheese, bacon, tomato, spinach, feta and avocado
Roast Chicken R175
Mozzarella cheese, roast chicken, caramelized onions, sundried tomato, chili, garlic and coriander
Pizza Regina R180
Mozzarella, tomato, Italian cured ham, mushrooms and origanum
Quattro Stagioni R180
Mozzarella, tomato, ham, mushroom, olives and artichokes
Quattro Fomagio R180
Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola, ricotta and parmesan cheeses
Pizza Alla Diavola R185
Mozzarella, tomato, Italian salame Piccante, peppadews, red onions and avocado
Frutti Di Mare R230
Mozzarella, tomato, prawns, mussels, calamari, garlic, chili and oregano
Proscuitto Italiano R230
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 R95
Vanilla bean panna cotta with Marsala steeped berries and Amaretti biscotti
Torta Della Nonna R105
Custard filled tart and toasted pine nuts with whipped cream
Affogato R105
Vanilla bean ice cream with Amaretto liquer and espresso coffee