Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 24 April 2026
STARTERS
Nelson Mandela Rose
Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel.
R 173.00
Rooibos Springbok
Rooibos glazed springbok loin, charred corn, olive & biltong soil, served with beetroot & goats cheese pockets
R 175.00
Blackened Aubergine
Charred aubergine, wild mushroom reduction, mushroom purée, watercress pesto, amasi labneh topped with black truffle zest
Vegetarian
R 165.00
Smoked Snoek Terrine
Smoked snoek layered with roasted butternut & mozzarella served with a butternut & saffron velouté, topped with smoked leek oil and cayenne pepper cashews
R 145.00
Lamb Arancini
Biryani inspired risotto balls, braised curried lamb, served with an amasi raita and a carrot, ginger & coriander sambal.
R 138.00
MAINS
Short Rib
Smoked snoek layered with roasted butternut & mozzarella served with a butternut & saffron velouté, topped with smoked leek oil and cayenne pepper cashews
R 348.00
Chicken & Prawn Involtini
Chicken breast stuffed with a prawn, spinach & ricotta mousseline, served with butter chicken sauce, sautéed gnocchi and coriander pesto
R 295.00
Tree of Life
Charred cauliflower, mixed grain pilau with tomato chutney, toasted almond flakes, pickled red onion and horseradish dressing.
Vegetarian
R 185.00
Umqa
A Xhosa inspired citrus polenta served with dried butternut, butternut shavings & toasted pumpkin seeds
Vegetarian
R 145.00
DESSERT
Bittersweet
Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps
R 125.00
Pineapple Sorbet
Homemade sorbet served with a pineapple & mint salsa
Vegan
R 138.00
466/64
Cheesecake with Ladyfingers casing, topped with Nesquik white chocolate ganache, served with a berry compote
R 132.00
SET MENU
Standard set menu (per person)
STARTERS Nelson Mandela Rose Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel. Umhluzi Wenkomo Oxtail dim sum severed in a hearty chilli beef broth, topped with fresh carrot, leek & ginger crisps. Beetroot Tartare Beetroot & herb tartare, braised baby onion with chives, roasted garlic yoghurt & herb oil MAINS Lamb Shank Curried lamb shank, roasted garlic & thyme mash potato, braised cabbage and spinach, drizzled with coriander & amasi raita, Smoked Aubergine & Coconut Risotto Smoked aubergine, coconut & lemon risotto, roasted artichoke, topped with confit lemon, toasted pine nuts, coriander gel and parmesan shavings Winter Seabass Pan-fried seabass, served with broccoli and a corn & dill sauce, topped with pickled cauliflower shavings & chilli oil DESSERTS Bittersweet Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps Ginger Pudding Sticky ginger pudding, homemade amarula ice-cream and ginger soil. Amasi & Pear Sour milk mousse, sherry poached pear served with a berry coulis, amasi crumble & dehydrated pear
R 795.00
Set menu with wine pairing (per person)
STARTERS Nelson Mandela Rose Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel. Paired with Aslina Chardonnay Umhluzi Wenkomo Oxtail dim sum severed in a hearty chilli beef broth, topped with fresh carrot, leek & ginger crisps. Paired with Steenberg Merlot Beetroot Tartare Beetroot & herb tartare, braised baby onion with chives, roasted garlic yoghurt & herb oil Paired with Paul Cluver Estate Pinot Noir MAINS Lamb Shank Curried lamb shank, roasted garlic & thyme mash potato, braised cabbage and spinach, drizzled with coriander & amasi raita, Paired with Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon Smoked Aubergine & Coconut Risotto Smoked aubergine, coconut & lemon risotto, roasted artichoke, topped with confit lemon, toasted pine nuts, coriander gel and parmesan shavings Paired with Aslina Chardonnay Winter Seabass Pan-fried seabass, served with broccoli and a corn & dill sauce, topped with pickled cauliflower shavings & chilli oil Paired with Ken Forrester Old Vine Chenin Blanc DESSERTS Bittersweet Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps Ginger Pudding Sticky ginger pudding, homemade amarula ice-cream and ginger soil. Amasi & Pear Sour milk mousse, sherry poached pear served with a berry coulis, amasi crumble & dehydrated pear All our desserts are paired with Mr. Mandela’s preferred wine Boschendal Vin D’Or
R 1,410.00
Accepts vouchers