LA VIE LENTE Bistro & Venue

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 04 August 2025
THE JOY OF AN EARLY BIRD
Please take note that Breakfast is served only till 11h30
BERRY GRANOLA JAR
Homemade maple granola, berry curd, honey yogurt and macerated berries.
R 65.00
SMASHED AVO AND EGG TOAST
Toast with smashed avocado, wholegrain mustard cream cheese, chili oil, rocket and roasted tomatoes topped with poached eggs. Optional: Add bacon R30 Add smoked salmon R35
R 75.00
BACON, EGG TOASTED BAGEL/CRIOSSANT
Toasted bagel or fresh croissant topped with bacon, scrambled eggs, chive cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and parsley aioli. (REPLACE BACON WITH SMOKED SALMON for R15)
R 90.00
SUNRISE BURGER AND FRIES
180G 100
R 110.00
BACON AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA
Bacon and mushroom frittata topped with rocket, goats’ cheese and balsamic reduction.
R 90.00
FALAFEL BOWL
Falafels served with hummus, herb tzatziki, rocket, crispy chickpeas, cucumber and radish, red onion salsa and fresh tomatoes. Add an egg (poached, fried, or scrambled) R10
R 100.00
BIG BEN BREAKFAST
Two fried eggs, crispy bacon, 100g fillet, fresh tomatoes, fries, stuffed mushrooms, and toasted ciabatta.
R 140.00
FRENCH TOAST
Three slices of French toast served with bacon, scrambled eggs, maple syrup and berries.
R 95.00
BREAKFAST PLATTER FOR TWO
4 flapjacks served with bacon, beef sausages, scrambled eggs, variety fruits, maple syrup and chantilly cream.
R 200.00
STARTERS
PAN-FRIED FETA WITH THYME AND HONEY
Pan-fried feta served with rye crisp, fig preserve, balsamic reduction, basil oil and thyme honey.
R 90.00
BEEF TATAKI
Beef tataki served with wasabi aioli, crispy garlic, spring onion, chimichurri, and green leaf salad.
R 100.00
BBQ PRAWNS
BBQ prawns served with pineapple salsa and gremolata.
R 110.00
PORK BELLY SKEWERS
Crispy pork belly skewers with Vietnamese caramel sauce and pickled salad.
R 95.00
SPICY CHORIZO AND BOCCONCINI CROQUETTE
Spicy chorizo and bocconcini croquettes served with tomato salsa and garlic aioli and avocado pesto.
R 90.00
Baked Camembert 2-Share
Baked camembert served with toasted ciabatta, fresh fruit, red onion relish, candied hazelnuts, and gremolata.
R 95.00
CHICKEN LIVERS
Your choice of lemon and herb or spicy creamy chicken livers, served with bruschetta.
R 70.00
SOUP OF THE DAY
R 50.00
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
TRIPLE CHICKEN/BEEF CHEESEBURGER WITH FRIES
Triple beef or chicken patties with triple cheese and served with fries. Add jalapeno R 15
R 110.00
GORGONZOLA BEEF BURGER
180g beef patty topped with gorgonzola sauce and caramelised onions served with fries.
R 150.00
PULLED PORK BURGER
BBQ pulled pork topped with creamy coleslaw and pickled onions served with fries.
R 130.00
ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Roast beef (rare) with tomato chutney, caramelised onions, horseradish cream, rocket served with fries.
R 120.00
HOT CHICKEN PANINI WITH HONEY BUTTER
Fried chicken with lettuce, tomato, honey butter and parsley aioli served with fries.
R 120.00
MAINS
VEGAN PUTTANESCA
Linguine pasta with napoli sauce, olives, broccoli, tomato, fried capers, chili flakes and lemon zest.
R 110.00
PANCETTA AND PEA PENNE
Penne pasta with peas and crispy pancetta with goat’s cheese, and lemon zest.
R 130.00
SPICY BUTTERBEAN, CHICKPEA, AND BUTTERNUT STEW
Fragrant and spicy butterbean, chickpea, and butternut stew with leeks, baby spinach and tahini “yogurt” served with couscous.
R 110.00
ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE
Roasted airline chicken served with cauliflower puree, goat’s cheese, chicken thyme jus and broccoli.
R 160.00
CHICKEN ROULADE STUFFED WITH BUTTERNUT & FETA
Chicken roulade with butternut and feta wrapped in bacon served with polenta and rocket pesto.
R 160.00
PORK BELLY WITH BACON AND CHIVE MASH
Honey glazed pork belly served with bacon and chive mash, crispy sweet potato, sweet mustard sauce, basil oil, charred onion puree and apple and fennel slaw.
R 180.00
BEEF FILLET WITH SAUTEED SPINACH
300g beef fillet served with crispy baby potatoes, sautéed spinach, and creamy brandy pepper sauce.
R 210.00
BEEF RAGU
Shredded beef ragu served with parmesan polenta.
R 160.00
PAN-FRIED HAKE
Pan-fried hake with chorizo, potatoes and green beans and lemon garlic butter sauce served with a garden salad.
R 180.00
T-BONE 500G
500g T-BONE served with tomato salsa, chilli chimichurri, roasted garlic, garlic aioli, herb butter and crispy baby potatoes.
R 200.00
SPICY LAMB CURRY
Spicy lamb curry served with rice and mint yogurt.
R 180.00
Platters
VEGETARIAN PLATTER
Pitas, grilled artichokes, olives, falafels, feta, crudite vegetables, fresh fruits, babaganoush, hummus, basil pesto and roasted garlic.
From R 150.00
ITALIAN CHARCUTURIE AND FROMAGE PLATTER
Cocktail rolls, olives, roasted tomatoes, caprese kebabs, prosciutto, salami, chorizo, melon and watermelon balls, bocconcini, gorgonzola, herb goat’s cheese, camembert and basil pesto.
From R 200.00
SPANISH TAPAS PLATTER
Chorizo croquettes, patatas bravas, spanish meatballs, marinated olives, paprika chicken skewers, garlic tomato bruschetta, prosciutto and melon skewers, toasted pitas and romesco dip.
From R 200.00
SEAFOOD PLATTER
Shrimp springrolls, cripsy tempura prawns, parsley and white wine mussels, beer battered hake nuggets, homemade sweet chilli sauce and tartar sauce.
From R 200.00
TABLE PLATTER FOR 6
Toasted pitas, marinated olives, caprese kebabs, chorizo croquettes, spanish meatballs, paprika chicken skewers, beer battered hake nuggets, tomato bruschetta, tempura prawns, tartar sauce, hummus, romesco sauce and beef trinchado.
R 900.00
THE FRESHNESS OF THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SALAD
Roasted butternut with rocket, sunflower seeds, candied walnuts and herb dressing. - Add goats cheese R 25
R 90.00
SESAME CHICKEN SALAD
Sesame grilled chicken with red cabbage, carrots, cubed cucumber, toasted almonds, and sesame soy dressing.
R 110.00
FILLET, WILD MUSHROOMS AND BERRY SALAD
Grilled fillet strips with sautéed wild mushrooms and fresh berries, gremolata, pine nuts and feta.
R 140.00
THE DELICACIES OF OUR PASTRY CHEF
SOUTH AFRICA
Moist malva sponge, peppermint crisp ice-cream, milk tart filled magwinya, gulab jab crumble, tameletjie and caramel custard.
R 90.00
MIXED BERRY PAVLOVA
Vanilla pavlova with macerated berries, lemon curd and whipped Chantilly cream.
R 70.00
LEMON CURD TART
Lemon curd tart with toasted meringue, raspberry coulis, mint and candied lemon zest.
R 75.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TART
Dark chocolate tart with caramel hazelnut cream and candied hazelnuts.
R 90.00
DECONSTRUCTED CHEESECAKE
Deconstructed mango and passionfruit cheesecake mousse, oats crumble, passionfruit curd, mango gel and fresh mint.
R 80.00
DESSERT PLATTER
Mini pavlova with cream and fruit, brownies, fruit custard tarts, variety fruit and chocolate covered strawberries.
R 100.00
THE JOY OF BEING A KID
KIDS FLAPJACK
Flapjacks, bacon, and fruit drizzled with maple syrup.
R 65.00
YOGURT FRUIT BOWL
Yogurt served with fresh mixed fruits.
R 50.00
EGG IN A HOLE TOAST
Egg in a hole toast served with bacon.
R 50.00
KIDS VEGGIE AND FRUIT PLATTER
Fresh crudite vegetables with mixed fruits and tzatziki.
R 60.00
KIDS MIX BASKET
Chicken strips, cheese grillers and meatballs with fries.
R 80.00
MEATBALL SPAGHETTI
Beef meatballs with spaghetti and napoli sauce.
R 60.00
KIDS PIZZA
Kids pizza with ham, pineapple and cheese.
R 50.00
SUNDAY ICE-CREAM CUP
Vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce and condiments.
R 35.00