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  • La Cantina

  • La Cantina

  • La Cantina

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

Hotel breakfast: 06:30 – 11:00 daily

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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