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, Rocket & Grana PadanoParmesan shavings

Duck spring rolls | Involtini primavera di anatraDelicately prepared spring rolls filled with slow cookedChinese style duck, carrots, cabbage & spring onion andserved with our sweet plum and ponzu dripping 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

Organic Beetroot carpaccio |Carpaccio di barbabietoleFresh & cool thinly sliced Organic beetroot Carpaccio pairedwith DolceLatte Gorgonzola, deliciously ripe strawberries& oranges and finished with a pomegranate drizzle

Caprese Salad | Caprese ModernaOur modern take on a Caprese salad.A soft pillow of Fior di Latte Mozzarella cheese served witha fresh tomato heirloom salad, fresh torn Basil, grassy greenextra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction~ 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 ~

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SQAngel hair wrapped prawnsGamberi con i capelli dell’angeloAngel hair wrapped prawns with delicate strawberry and Organicbeetroot tartar, served with fresh citrus homemade mayonnaiseand Wild Rocket

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

Ravioli of the day | Ravioli di giorno3 Homemade pasta pockets with seasonal filling ~ please ask your waiter for the filling of the day ~

Italian inspired spring rolls of the dayInvoltini primavera del giornoSpringroll pastry wrapped around Italian inspired filling of theday served with a white wine and cream sauce~ please ask your waiter ~

Smoked Salmon carpaccio | Carpaccio di SalmoneSmoked salmon carpaccio, red onion pickle, avocado mousse,fresh grapefruit and orange segments, Fennel and Basil shoots,deep fried capers, black sesame, vanilla crème fraiche and ablood orange and Campari emulsion

Italian style chicken livers | Fegatini ItalianoOrganic chicken livers in a creamy Sage, mustard and balsamicsauce garnished with crispy onions rings

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All our salads come already dressed with the mostbeautiful home made vinaigrettes. Should you wish,

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Roasted butternut and goats cheese saladInsalata con zuccha, tartufo e formaggio di capri

Organic greens with oven roasted butternut and Chevin

Goat’s cheese topped with toasted seeds and a delicate

truffle oil dressing

Asian Beef fillet and brown mushroom saladInsalata con filetto e funghi

Freshly prepared salad made with mixed Organic lettuce, Rocket

and baby spinach, topped with Asian flavoured beef fillet, brown

mushrooms, edamame beans, fresh raddish, red onion and

dressed with a light balsamic emulsion

Fresh Colourful Salads

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Smoked salmon saladInsalata con salmoneDelicately smoked salmon, freshly sliced apple, celery, avocadoand red onion and garnished with crunchy roasted pecan nuts

Parmesan crusted chicken saladInsalata mista con petti di pollo inpanati in ParmigianoMixed Organic salad with Organic chicken fillets in aParmesan crust

Dolcelatte Gorgonzola, bacon and pear saladInsalata con gorgonzola, bacon e pereCreamy Gorgonzola, streaky bacon, sliced pears, celery, Fennel,baby spinach, and garnished with our homemade walnut brittle

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Hearty Homemade Steaming Pasta

All half portions are charged at 75% of the full portion price Everything you see I owe to spaghetti ~ Sophia Lauren

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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, Kalamata & green olives prepared in our Napoletana 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

Penne with spicy beef fillet | Penne al filetto piccantePenne served in a hearty sauce made with cubed beef fillet,Kalamata olives, red peppers, garlic, a touch of chilli and freshBasil in our Napoletana sauce

Home made tagliatelle with Basil pestoTagliatelle con pesto di basillicoOur homemade pasta served with our almond Basil pesto,sweetcherry tomatoes and fresh Fior di Latte Mozzarella

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

Creamy chicken pasta | Penne con polioPenne and our Organic chicken thighs sautéed with capers &green olives and coated with a velvety sun dried tomato pestocream sauce

Beef and pork bolognaiseTagliatelle ragu della NonnaTagliatelle served in our Nonna’s traditional,slow cooked beef mince and pork ragu

Alfredo with Italian pork sausage, portobello mushroomsand Rosemary | Salsiccia AlfredoPenne with Rosemary infused creamy portobello mushroomand Italain pork sausage sauce

Fusilli served with brinjals and olives | Pasta sicilianaFusilli served in a sauce of brinjals, olives, fresh Basiland creamy Napoletana

Ravioli of the day | Ravioli del giornoDelicately prepared pasta pockets with seasonal fillings

All the plain and coloured tagliatelle, tagliolini and ravioliare homemade for you with love

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

Prawn and chorizo risottoRisotto con gamberi e salsiccia espagnoloOur risotto with vodka flambéed prawn and chorizo finishedoff with delicate sauce of cream and our homemade Napoletana

Springbok risottoRisotto con carne di SpingbokSpringbok shank pieces, slow cooked and pulled off the boneserved in a hearty mirepoix and springbok jus risotto

choose one of these saucesto accompany the

little potato dumplings

ArtisinalItalian GnocchiFragrant Risotto

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gnocchi recipe

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All half portions are charged at 75% of the full portion price

Beef and pork bolognaiseGnocchi della NonnaNonna’s traditional and wholesome beef mince 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

Gnocchi with duck raguGnocchi con ragu d’anatraSlow cooked duck confit ragu erved with Fennel jam

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We make our gnocchi daily usingtraditional Italian methods

Caf del Sol s risottos are made to order usingan Italian risotto rice we trust and love and

only the freshest ingredients

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 the 200g Grass fedbeef fillet is wrapped in pancetta and smothered in ourmushroom sauce. This is then wrapped in buttery puff pastryand baked until medium and accompanied by herby mashedpotato and a red wine jus

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Decadent Delicious Mains

Black sesame crusted Scottish salmonSalmone fresco incrostato in sesamo nero200g Fresh Scottish salmon seared with a black sesame crustand served with a zesty mashed avocado, fresh grapefruit anda drizzle of our homemade sweet chilli sauce

Parma ham wrapped salmonSalmone con prosciutto crudo di Parma200g 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

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~ Please note that all changes to menu items will be surcharged ~

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Brandy peppercorn filletFiletto con brandy e peppe250g Grass fed beef fillet oven roasted and served with velvetbrandy and black peppercorn cream sauce, triple cooked chips,an umami and caramelised onion reduction and a fresh greenside salad

Balsamic beef filletFiletto balsamico250g Grass fed fillet accompanied by spring onion mashedpotato, roasted cherry tomatoes and garnished with shavingsof fresh Parmesan cheese , fresh peppery Rocket and a drizzleof 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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Decadent Delicious Mains

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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, triple 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 PizzaWe make our pizza bases using a traditional Italian recipe.

Our toppings are created using the freshest ingredients

Pizzas done pizetta size on request and charged at 75% of full pizza price

traditional tomato & mozzarella basetopped with:

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Pizza moderno - modern style pizzaSoft halloumi , avocado, sun dried tomatoes and streaky baconpizza finished with caramelised onions

Pizza quattro stagioniGypsy ham, artichokes, Kalamata olives, earthy portobellomushrooms and fresh Parsley

Pizza con chorizoSpicy chorizo sausage, Peppadews™, spring onion andfresh avocado

Pizza salame pepperoniItalian salami, oven roasted red and yellow peppers, Kalamataolives, homemade sweet caramelised onions and fresh Basil

Pizza con salsicciaItalian Fennel sausage, fresh chillies and Fennel seeds

Pizza ParmaParma ham, truffle oil and Rocket ~ simply superb ~

Pizza Greca - Greek style pizzaEarthy baby spinach with caramelised onions, creamy Danishfeta cheese and Kalamata olives

Pizza con zucca tartufoOven roasted butternut, three cheeses, crispy Sage anddecadent truffle oil

Pizza margherita con Mozzarella Fior di latteFresh Fior di Latte Mozzarella, tomato and Basil~ an Italian classic ~

Focaccia con carpaccio di filettoCafé del Sol’s thinly sliced fillet beef carpaccio, earthyportobello mushrooms, celery, Parmesan shavings, Rocket,drizzled with a balsamic Reduction

Focaccia ParmaParma ham, chopped fresh tomatoes and Basil witha drizzle of balsamic reduction

Focaccia tradizionaleTraditional Focaccia with Rosemary and Parmesan shavings

Focaccia con formaggioFocaccia base topped with melted Mozzarella cheeseand Oreganum

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Pizza con Gorgonzola e pereCreamy, rich Gorgonzola, buttery pear, walnuts andfresh peppery Rocket

Pizza con pollo e funghiThinly sliced chicken breast, earthy forest mushrooms,duo of Fontina cheese & Mozzarella cheese rested onour famous polpa sauce

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 creamAffogatoCrème 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)

Tiramisu semifreddoA semi frozen slice of heavenly Tiramisu lovingly made witha hint of Kahlua liqueur

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 panna cotta served with fresh strawberries,a mixed berry coulis and refreshing mint

Torta del Giorno!Please ask you waiter about our freshly baked 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 ~