Our Traditional Italian Menu
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Bruschetta Ligure
Chopped fresh tomatoes served on freshly baked toasted ciabatta with garlic, oregano and basil.
R80
riviera salad
Freshly sliced tomatoes, topped with basil pesto and a touch of mayo, served with fior di latte cheese.
R115
chicken manarola
Succulent and tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon, served with a creamy mayo-mustard dipping sauce on the side.
R105
pollo del ponente
(Chicken salad) Mixed salad with grilled chicken breast, fresh bell peppers and avocado.
R145
liguria salad
A variety of fresh salads mixed with red onions, olives picked from cape farms, cherry tomatoes and oregano.
R80
chicken
Pollo Al limone
Tenderly cooked chicken breast sauteed in a lemon induced sauce served with roasted seasonal vegetables.
R165
Pollo Buranco
Thinly sliced chicken breast, pan- seared to perfection and simmered in a light lemon-butter sauce with capers and fresh herbs with a side of penne pasta.
R165
chicken saltimbocca
Succulent chicken breast, delicately seasoned and tenderized, lovingly enveloped in velvety prosciutto and fresh sage leaves and then eared to perfection. Served with potato wedges and mixed vegetables, the chicken saltimbocca is delicious and oh, so comforting.
R180
seafood
Pesce Cinque Terre (Subject to Avail)
Pan-fried kingklip fillet served with a simple yet elegant sauce that is infused with lemon butter & garlic, with a touch of Ligurian tomato base (Approximate wait time 30- 35 minutes).
R180
Gamberoni Punta Mesco
6 Prawns, cooked specially to indulge, in a variety of mixed peppers and carefully blended butter & cream sauce which brings together land and sea and boasts a culinary delight that will keep your taste buds craving for more.
R145
Tuna Steak (Subject to Avail)
Fresh yellowfin tuna lightly seared, served with a delicate touch of pesto and complemented with capers.
R250
Pesce dei Va Marina (Subject to Avail)
Traditional Ligurian-style kingklip, pan-fried to perfection with capers, garlic, and white wine. Served with grilled carrots gently marinated in mint, garlic, olive oil, and chili. Approximate wait time: 30–35 minutes.
R195
Cozze Ligure
A culinary treasure that celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean coastline. This enticing dish combines the delicate essence of mussels with bold and aromatic notes of cherry tomatoes, pesto, garlic, and olives. Chef’s recommendation.
R125
Tagliata Genovese (Subject to Avail)
300g Ligurian fillet steak pan-seared and sliced into strips with a sophisticated blend of flavours infused with olive oil and served on a board with rocket and cherry tomatoes.
R295
pasta
spaghetty pesca de monterosso
Spaghetti al dente served in a delicious blend of prawns & mussels added with white wine sauce and olive oil cooked the way my Nonna always did. (Optional with cream base) A 'MUST TRY'.
R250
Gnocchi Di Levanto
Homemade fresh gnocchi coated in a creamy yet light gorgonzola cheese & garlic sauce.
R160
Gnocchi pomodoro
Homemade fresh gnocchi coated in a rich tomato & garlic sauce.
R120
Spaghetti Carbonara
Classic Italian pasta tossed in a rich, creamy sauce made with eggs, parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of black pepper.
R165
Pasta al pesto
In Liguria, we only use the best ingredients to make the best pesto: macadamia nuts, pine nuts, grana padano, pecorino cheese, and of course, fresh basil. Served with potato & green beans. This is a 'MUST TRY'. Choice of pasta: Fusili, spaghetti, penne, or linguini.
R170
Lasagna al ragu
Homemade baked pasta, lean beef mince, béchamel sauce, topped with mozzarella.
R180
Spaghetti bolognese
Spaghetti served al dente in a lean beef mince sauce, carefully prepared with a unique touch of our own authenticity.
R145
Penne Genoa Arrabiata
Penne al dente served in a hot chilli sauce, blended with our secret recipe that defines the passion of Genoa.
R95
Choice of extras
Chicken, bacon, bolognese.
R40
Side dishes
Mixed grilled veg, side salad, potato wedges.
R30
pizza
Make your own
Santa Margherita with a choice of extras below
Artichokes, avocado, capers, cherry tomato, mixed peppers, melanzane, mushrooms, olives, pineapple, potato, red onion, rocket, zucchini.
R30
Bacon, bolognese sauce, chicken strips.
R40
Mozzarella, fior di latte, grana padano, salami, ham.
R45
Anchovies, prawns.
R55
Gluten-free base: Farinata.
R30
Pizza Mexican from Liguria
Mozzarella, bolognese & chilli.
R165
Signature Bonassola
Mozzarella, chicken, roasted peppers & grilled zucchini.
R170
Santa Margherita
Mozzarella cheese on a delicious tomato base with basil.
R125
Juju
Mozzarella, grana padano cheese, salami & rocket.
R180
Vernazza
Fior di latte cheese, parma ham & mushrooms.
R190
Savona
Grilled aubergines, grated grana padano, & fior di latte cheese.
R165
Battisti
Mushrooms, mixed peppers & bacon.
R165
Celentano
Half Bonassola & half Vernazza.
R165
Pizza al pesto
A white base pizza topped with our traditional pesto sauce and complemented with potato.
R195
Focaccia Ligure
Simple, yet delicious Ligurian flat bread.
R85
Freshly crafted food from our traditional Italian menu can take a little longer to prepare. Please bear with us if your order takes a tad longer than you expect. We promise that it is for a good reason – your taste buds are in for a treat with our freshly prepared goodness!