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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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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Decadent Delicious Mains

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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

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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 ~