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Nourished by nature, made with love
UmamiThe perfectly balancedpleasant savoury taste
Farm to PlateGuaranteeing only thefreshest, most deliciousfood is on your plate
HomemadeWe stir love, the mostimportant ingredient,
into every dish!
ParmigianoFully imported andmade according to
Italian D.O.C.(Denominazione diOrigine Controllata)
Organicfruit &
vegetablesSourced from localfarmers, and free ofharmful pesticides
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Our philosophy, is what made us famous!
Food for mind, body and soul
Grass fed beef, organicpoultry, and SASSI
certified fishSourced from farmers practicingsustainable methods, and free ofharmful hormones and toxins The family
Luciana, Chiaraand Ryan
The seed ofCafé Del Sol Classicowas planted in our
home in 2007, whenurged by admiring
friends and family toOpen a restaurant.
Please!
Benvenuto!Welcome!
At Café del Sol we are passionate about ourcustomers, food and service. We take great pride
in what we present on our plates.Not satisfied with your meal? Or the service?
Please let us know subito (straight away) so thatwe can do our best to ensure you leave happy!
The Point of Power is in the present moment ~ Louise L Hay
Buon appetito!
We loved the love, andwe loved the laughter!
JosperWe cook with flame,
in a charcoal fire oven,for a delicious taste!
Sous VideSlow cooked food
for locked ingoodness
ExpressCooking
All food is made to order.Please be patient because
freshly cooked foodtakes time to prepare
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Botanico blossomed in November2014
Botanico is a sisterto the famous
Café Del Sol Classicoin Olivedale, and is byno means a franchise.
Our family values nurtureeach plant we grow
Italian Culinary Institute
Pizza is new to our menu!We make our pizza theauthentic Italian way!
The way we learnt at the ItalianCulinary Institute
Our contemporary Italian dishesare inspired by the advanced
culinary skills we learned at theItalian Culinary Institute
“Please don’t change.”Be kind to our chefs!
Dish modifications wreck their flow!
Beef carpaccio |Carpaccio di manzoCafé del Sol’s thinly sliced beef fillet carpaccio garnishedwith earthy mushrooms, crispy celery & grana padanoparmesan shavings~ recommended with extra rare black truffles ~
Duck spring rolls | Involtini primavera di anatraDelicately prepared spring rolls filled with slow cooked Chinesestyle duck, carrot, cabbage & spring onion and served with oursweet plum & ponzu dipping sauce
Halloumi stack | Halloumi fritti con agrumiHalloumi cheese fried until golden and served with crispy pancetta,avocado citrus salsa and our homemade sweet chilli sauce
Beetroot carpaccio |Carpaccio di barbabietoleFresh & cool thinly sliced beetroot carpaccio pairedwith dolce latte gorgonzola, deliciously ripe strawberries& oranges and finished with a pomegranate drizzle
Caprese salad |Insalata CapreseFreshly prepared salad made with mixed organic herbs& lettuce, avocado, colourful tomatoes, mozzarellaand our homemade basil pesto~ made for two to share ~
Mixed organic salad | Insalata MistaFreshly prepared salad made with mixed organic herbs& lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, olives andDanish feta with Italian olive oil & balsamic vinegar on the side~ made for two to share ~
Battered prawns | Gamberi in pastellaLightly battered prawns served with a freshly preparedpineapple, avocado & chilli salsa, our homemade sweet chillisauce and topped with a taste of teriyaki
Deep fried calamari squid heads | Teste di calamari frittiCrispy salt & pepper squid heads served with our homemadechive & lime garlic mayonnaise ~ subject to availability ~
Fresh black mussels | CozzeLocally sourced fresh mussels in their shells cooked in a fennel,garlic, parsley & white wine cream sauce and served with crispyciabatta ~ subject to availability ~
BruschettaCafé del Sol’s bruschetta prepared to order and topped witha cherry tomato, garlic, chilli and basil salsa, smoked salmonand cream cheese, créme fraiche and sherry mushrooms, olivetapenade and gorgonzola with strawberry
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Marinated olivesLocally sourced olives marinated in olive oilwith red wine and pink peppercorns
Local biltongFresh moist biltong seasoned withtraditional biltong spices
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All our salads come already dressed with the mostbeautiful home made vinaigrettes. Should you wish,
you may ask for your salad to be undressed.
Smoked salmon saladInsalata con salmoneDelicately smoked salmon, freshly sliced apple, celery, avocadoand red onion and garnished with crunchy roasted pecan nuts
Duck breast saladInsalata con l’anatraSous-vide (slow-cooked) sliced duck breast, fresh strawberries,fennel and garnished with pistachios
Gorgonzola and pear saladInsalata con gorgonzola e pereCreamy gorgonzola, sliced pears, celery, fennel, baby spinachand garnished with our homemade walnut brittle~ with added smoky bacon
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Halloumi and quinoa saladInsalata con halloumiHalloumi cheese fried until golden, organic quinoa, choppedtomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint anda squeeze of lemon~ with 150g grass fed cubed fillet steak
Biltong and strawberry saladInsalata con biltong e fragoleFresh, moist biltong, Danish feta, strawberries and asparagus
Parmesan crusted chicken saladInsalata mista con petti di pollo inpanati in parmigianoMixed organic salad with chicken fillets in a parmesan crust
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Fresh Colourful Salads
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All the plain and coloured tagliatelle, tagliolini and ravioliare homemade for you with love
Lamb and beetroot tagliatelleTagliatelle di barbabietole con agnelloVibrant beetroot tagliatelle served in a rich sauce madewith slow cooked lamb, lamb jus and garnished with freshpeppery rocket
Spaghetti puttanescaTraditional spaghetti puttanesca made with anchovies, capers,garlic, calamata & green olives prepared in our napoletana sauce
Penne prawn & chorizoPenne con gamberi e chorizoOur penne pasta with a Spanish flair is made using fourqueen prawns and chorizo sausage in a napoletana, white wine& paprika sauce
Seafood pasta with black taglioliniTagliolini di seppia con frutti di mareSepia (black) tagliolini pasta served in a decadent sparkling wine,fennel , garlic & parsley cream sauce with the freshest prawns,mussels and calamari
Ravioli of the day | Ravioli del giornoDelicately prepared pasta pockets with seasonal fillings
Penne with spicy beef fillet | Penne al filetto piccantePenne served in a hearty sauce made with cubed beef fillet,calamata olives, red peppers, garlic, a touch of chilli and freshbasil in our napoletana sauce
Beetroot tagliatelle with smoked salmon creamTagliatelle barbabietole con salmone e pannaVibrant beetroot tagliatelle, vodka flambéed smoked salmonand baby spinach finished in a napoletana cream sauce
Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, chilli, porcini mushroomsSpaghetti aglio, oglio, peperoncino e porcini~ simply fantastic ~Steaming al dente spaghetti tossed with earthy porcinimushrooms, garlic, chilli, parsley and extra virgin olive oil
Beef and pork bolognaise | Tagliatelle ragu della NonnaTagliatelle served in our Nonna’s traditional, slow cookedbeef and pork ragu
Penne with Italian pork sausage and porcini mushroomsPenne con salsiccia e porciniPenne served in a sauce made with Italian pork sausages,porcini mushrooms, our and our creamy napoletana sauce
Spinach tagliolini with basil pestoTagliolini di spinaci con pestoSpinach tagliolini served in our homemade basil pesto withsweet cherry tomatoes and fresh fior di latte mozzarella
Fusilli served with brinjals and olives | Pasta sicilianaFusilli served in a sauce of brinjals, olives, fresh basil andcreamy napoletana
All half portions are charged at 75% of the full portion price Everything you see I owe to spaghetti ~ Sophia Lauren
Seafood risottoRisotto con frutti di mareOur classic seafood risotto is made using a rich and silkyturmeric infused vegetable stock, garlic, red peppers,mushrooms & white wine and an assortment of fresh seafoodincluding calamari, prawns and smoked salmon
Porcini and pea risottoRisotto con porcini e piselliOur porcini mushroom & pea risotto is made using a delicatelyprepared vegetable stock, garlic & white wine and is finishedwith parmesan cheese and a decadent truffle oil giving it acreamy richness
Chorizo sausage and mushroom risottoRisotto con chorizo e funghiOur Spanish chorizo & exotic mushroom risotto is made usinghomemade stock infused with spices from the Mediterraneansuch as paprika, a dash of white wine and our napoletanasauce, and is finished with parmesan cheese
Artichoke and champagne risottoRisotto con carciofi e proseccoOur artichoke & Italian sparkling wine risotto is made usinga delicate vegetable stock, sparkling wine, lemon zest andis finished with parmesan cheese
choose one of these sauces to accompanythe little potato dumplings
ArtisinalItalian Gnocchi
We make our gnocchi daily usingtraditional Italian methods
Fragrant Risotto
Caf del Sol s risottos are made to order usingan Italian risotto rice we trust and love and
only the freshest ingredients
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Beef and pork bolognaiseGnocchi della NonnaNonna’s traditional and wholesome beef and pork ragu
Gnocchi auroraAurora is a silky smooth napoletana, cream and basil sauce
Gnocchi con panna, gorgonzola e nociA creamy sauce made with gorgonzola, walnutsand sweet buttery diced pears
Pumpkin gnocchiGnocchi di zucchaOur butternut gnocchi served in browned butter and sage~ recommended with extra rare black truffles ~
Black sesame crusted Scottish salmonSalmone fresco incrostato in sesamo nero180gr Fresh Scottish salmon seared with a black sesame crustand served with zesty mashed avocado, fresh grapefruit anda drizzle of our homemade sweet chilli sauce
Parma ham wrapped salmonSalmone con prosciutto crudo di Parma180gr Scottish salmon wrapped in Parma ham and served withour homemade sparkling wine & strawberry risotto andgarnished with fresh strawberries and basil
Stuffed calamariCalamari ripieniOur famous Mediterranean calamari is filled with a freshlyprepared stuffing of red pepper, capers, olives and fresh ricottacheese and served with delicate angel hair pasta & stir friedseasonal vegetables in a silky beurre blanc sauce
Italian meatball style burgerPolpetta burgerOur ‘polpetta’ Italian burger consists of a homemade beefburger patty served with crispy smoked bacon, our sun driedtomato relish, tangy fontal cheese and fresh rocket~ including avocado
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Five spice duck breastPetto d’anatra con le cinque spezieChinese five spice sous vide (slow cooked) organic duck breastserved with our asian inspired gnocchi and accompanied witha rich blueberry reduction
Lamb rack with porcini risottoCarre di agnello con porcini risotto~ one of our best sellers! ~400g of French trimmed lamb rack servedwith our earthy porcini mushroom & pearisotto and a rich and delicious red wine jus
Wellington con pancettaOur Beef Wellington has an Italian twist as the200g grass fed beef fillet is wrapped in pancettaand smothered in our mushroom sauce. This is then wrappedin buttery puff pastry and baked until medium and accompaniedby roasted garlic mashed potato and a red wine jus
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Double pepper beef filletFiletto di manzo con pepe bianco e nero200g Grass fed beef fillet rubbed in freshly ground coarse blackpepper and served with our homemade polenta chips and awhite pepper cream sauce
Balsamic beef filletFiletto balsamico200g Grass fed beef fillet accompanied by spring onion mashedpotato, roasted cherry tomatoes and garnished with shavingsof grana padano parmesan cheese, fresh peppery rocket anda drizzle of our homemade balsamic vinegar and port reduction
Porcini roasted chickenSupremo filetti di pollo con risotto ai porciniOrganic chicken supreme - French trimmed chicken breast onthe bone - served with an earthy porcini mushroom and pearisotto and a velvety porcini mushroom cream sauce~ with one chicken breast ~~ with two chicken breasts ~
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We source all of our beef, chicken and seafood from certified suppliersusing animal friendly and sustainable rearing techniques
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contorni | sides
Patate fritteCafé del Sol’s handcut, tripple cookedpotato chips
Polenta frittaHomemade polenta chips
PurèCreamy mashed potato
Verdura del giornoButtery seasonal vegetables
Piccola insalataCafé del Sol’s side salad made with organiclettuce, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, redonion, avocado and Danish Feta
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Authentic Italian Pizza
We make our pizza bases using a traditionalItalian recipe. Our toppings are created using the
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Foccacia con mozzarella stracciatella e tartufoTraditional focaccia topped with pulled soft mozzarellaand fresh truffles
Foccacia con salmoneSmoked salmon, red onion, créme fraiché andfresh peppery rocket
Focaccia con carpaccio di filettoCafé del Sol’s thinly sliced fillet beef carpaccio, earthyportobello mushrooms, celery, parmesan shavingsdrizzled with a balsamic Reduction
Foccacia parmaParma ham, chopped fresh tomatoes and basil witha drizzle of balsamic reduction
Foccacia tradizionaleTraditional foccacia with rosemary and parmesan shavings
Foccacia con gorgonzola e uvaTraditional focaccia topped with bocconcini mozzarella,gorgonzola, grapes and pine nuts
traditional bianca basetopped with:
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Pizza SicilianaSalty anchovies, capers, fresh parsley, garlic saltand parmesan shavings
Pizza quattro stagioniGypsey ham, artichokes, black olives, earthy portobellomushrooms and fresh parsley
Pizza salsiccia spagnolaSpicy chorizo sausage, pepperdews, spring onion andfresh avocado
Pizza salame pepperoniItalian salami, oven roasted red and yellow peppers, black olives,homemade sweet caramelised onions and fresh basil
Pizza salsiccia e finocchioItalian fennel sausage, fresh chillies and fennel seeds
Pizza parmaParma ham, truffle oil and rocket ~ simply superb ~
Pizza melanzaneOven roasted brinjals, fresh bocconcini, parmesan and basil
Pizza con zucca tartufoOven roasted butternut, three cheeses, crispy sage anddecadent truffle oil
Pizza margherita con mozzarella fior di latteFresh for di latte mozzarella, tomato and basil~ an Italian classic ~
Pizza con gorgonzola e pereCreamy, rich gorgonzola, buttery pear, walnuts andfresh peppery rocket
Pizzas done pizetta size on request and charged at 75% of full pizza price
La Dolce Vita
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Milk tart panna cottaPanna cotta alla cannellaMilk tart panna cotta - like us this traditional Italian panna cottatakes on a warm and wholesome South African twist
Berry pavlovaPavlova con fruitti di Bosco
A Caf del Sol star dish!Sticky, sweet pavlova meringue served with fresh Chantillycream, seasonal berries and a mixed berry coulis
Drowned ice creamAffogatoCrëme brûlée flavoured ice cream served with a shot ofItalian espresso, topped with our almond brittle and crushedamaretti biscuits
Home made ice creamGelato artigianaleThree scoops of our homemade ice-cream(ask about the flavours available)
All our puddings, pastries and ice-creams are homemadeusing only the finest and freshest ingredients
Chocolate tartTorta al cioccolatoSilky chocolate ganache tart garnished with our finely crushedsalted macadamia brittle and served with a delicately flavouredpink rose & raspberry ice cream
Chocolate fondantFondente al cioccolatoOur molten dark chocolate fondant is oven baked to order andserved with a deliciously sweet & salty peanut butter ice cream(Please allow approximately 15 minutes for preparation)
Coffee créme brûléeCréme brûlée al caffeCreamy coffee créme brûlée served with a daring saltedcaramel ice cream
Vanilla panna cottaPanna cotta alla vanigliaClassic Italian vanilla panne cotta served with fresh strawberries,a mixed berry coulis and refreshing mint
Torta del Giorno!A variety of homemade cakes of the day !
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Botanico Products. Take a bit of Botanico home with you.Fragrant aromatherapy soy candles, hand washes and hand lotions to continue the experience.
A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. ~ Louis Pasteur
~ by Café Del Sol ~
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