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Nova at The Houghton Hotel Menu
Menu
Nova at The Houghton Hotel
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 15 October 2026
SALADS
LIGHT BITES
PASTA
BURGERS
GRILL
SPECIALITIES
SAUCES
SIDES
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
SWEET TREATS
TOASTIES
SALADS
LIGHT BITES
PASTA
BURGERS
GRILL
SPECIALITIES
SAUCES
SIDES
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
SWEET TREATS
TOASTIES
SALADS
GREEK
cucumber, olives, tomato, feta, red onion, greens, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil.
R 155.00
HALLOUMI & BUTTERNUT
avocado*, greens, coriander, cucumber, red onion, Peppadew, honey, salsa verde, toasted seeds.
R 190.00
ASIAN CRUNCH
teriyaki-glazed chicken, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, greens, cucumber, red pepper, spring onion, red cabbage, carrots, coriander, fresh ginger, fried rice noodle, honey-sesame dressing.
R 195.00
CHICKEN CAESAR
grilled chicken, boiled egg, bacon, anchovies, croutons, Parmesan, greens, Caesar dressing.
R 205.00
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA
tuna, green beans, olives, peppers, parsley, red onion, tomato, cucumber, greens, lemon vinaigrette.
R 198.00
LIGHT BITES
HUMMUS
Za'atar, olive oil, tahina, grilled pita, herb salad. Add: grilled pita bread | R 48
R 125.00
CAJUN CALAMARI
fried calamari tubes & tentacles, lime mayo.
R 175.00
GRILLED HALLOUMI
roasted cherry tomato, mixed herbs, honey dressing.
R 155.00
"THE NOVA CAPRESE"
whipped feta, cherry tomato, grilled zucchini, avocado*, chilli flakes, red onion, mixed herbs, crispy ciabatta.
R 155.00
SAUCY FILLET
beef fillet strips, cream, garlic, chilli, crusty bread.
R 195.00
PASTA
CHOICE OF LINGUINI OR RIGATONI
NAPOLETANA
tomato, garlic, basil.
R 155.00
SANTORINI PASTA BAKE
rigatoni, tomato, feta, spinach, cream, mozzarella, olives, oreganum.
R 190.00
CREAMY PESTO
basil pesto, cream, peas, Parmesan. Add: chicken | R 75
R 180.00
BOLOGNESE
6-hour beef bolognese, touch of cream, Parmesan.
R 190.00
PRAWN
prawns, garlic, chilli, Napoletana, parsley, cherry tomato, cream.
R 285.00
SEAFOOD
prawns, calamari, mussels, white wine, cream, garlic, parsley.
R 375.00
BURGERS
ALL SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH CHIPS OR SIDE SALAD.
NOVA CHEESE BURGER
BBQ-basted beef patty, cheddar cheese, pickles, burger mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato. bacon | R 55 mushroom sauce | R 55 avocado* | R 55
R 195.00
CHICKEN & PEPPADEW BURGER
flame-grilled chicken, avocado*, feta, tomato, lettuce, peppadew pesto.
R 190.00
VEGAN BURGER
home-made vegetable patty, harissa, hummus, avocado*, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeño.
R 185.00
HALLOUMI BURGER
grilled halloumi, pineapple, avocado, lettuce, red onion, tomato, parsley mayo, sweet chilli.
R 205.00
GRILL
ALL SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE.
RUM 350g
pepper sauce.
R 355.00
RIB-EYE 350g
flame-grilled rib-eye.
R 455.00
T-BONE 500g
mushroom sauce.
R 435.00
STICKY ASIAN BBQ RIBS 500g
pork ribs, chilli, sesame seeds, fresh coriander.
R 395.00
LAMB CHOPS
3 Greek-style lamb chops, lemon, oregano.
R 455.00
CHICKEN ESPETADA
flame-grilled chicken thighs, Portuguese basting.
R 270.00
CHICKEN WINGS
8 chicken wings, sticky glaze OR peri-peri.
R 235.00
AVOCADO* CHICKEN
grilled chicken breast, secret sauce, grilled onions, avocado*, feta.
R 245.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
grilled calamari tubes & tentacles, peri-peri OR lemon butter.
R 295.00
SPECIALITIES
THAI FISHCAKES
hake & sweet potato fishcakes, panko & sesame seeds, cucumber, carrot, zucchini, fresh chilli, coriander, sweet chilli, salsa verde.
R 195.00
FISH & CHIPS
classic beer battered hake, tartar sauce, chips.
R 255.00
GRILLED SEABASS
sweet potato, sautéed spinach, edamame beans, miso tahini sauce.
R 445.00
GRILLED SALMON
Norwegian salmon, garlic spinach, teriyaki, wasabi aioli.
R 455.00
MOZAMBICAN PRAWN CURRY
mild coconut-based curry, Basmati rice, coriander, sambal.
R 345.00
BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD POT
prawns, calamari, hake, mussels, coconut chilli broth, Basmati rice.
R 420.00
BRAISED OXTAIL
slow cooked, red wine, Moroccan spices, creamy samp.
R 405.00
SPICY RICE BOWL
grilled halloumi OR flame-grilled chicken thighs, curried rice, roasted peppers, sweet corn, grilled onion, avocado*, fresh coriander, crème fraîche. Add: beef fillet I R 90
R 195.00
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
chicken coated in Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, mushroom sauce, your choice of side .
R 255.00
TERIYAKI STIR-FRY
edamame beans, spinach, peppers, cabbage, coriander, glass noodles, teriyaki sauce.
R 160.00
SAUCES
chimichurri
R 55.00
cheese
R 55.00
mushroom
R 55.00
peri-peri
R 55.00
pepper
R 55.00
lemon butter
R 55.00
SIDES
NOVA chips
R 50.00
roasted vegetables
R 58.00
seasonal salad
R 60.00
baked sweet potato
R 60.00
egg fried rice
R 65.00
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
11:00 - 17:00.
NEW YORK BREAKFAST
eggs, mince, jalapeño, cheese sauce, sourdough.
R 170.00
SMOKED SALMON TROUT BAGEL
smoked salmon trout, smashed avocado*, crème fraîche, cucumber, red onion, bagel.
R 190.00
EGGS BURGERDICT
BBQ-basted beef patty, poached egg, Hollandaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, English muffin.
R 165.00
MUSHROOM SCRAMBLE
3 eggs, crème fraîche, mushroom, onion, parsley, cherry tomato, toast .
R 145.00
AVOCADO ON TOAST
avocado*, chimichurri, tomato, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, served on your choice of toast.
R 145.00
SWEET TREATS
FROM 12h00 - 21h30.
NOVA CAKE SLICE
please enquire about our freshly-baked cakes.
R 0.00
MALVA PUDDING & CUSTARD
classic malva, vanilla bean custard.
R 125.00
VEGAN BANANA BREAD
peanut butter, jam.
R 115.00
CASHEW BROWNIE
vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache sauce.
R 125.00
TIRAMISU SEMIFREDDO
coffee sponge, mascarpone mousse, coffee gelato.
R 120.00
BERRY SUNDAE
mixed berries, strawberry & vanilla gelato, berry compote, cream.
R 125.00
BANOFFEE SUNDAE
brûlée banana, vanilla gelato, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cream
R 125.00
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE
chocolate brownie, vanilla & chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, toasted cashew nuts, cream.
R 125.00
TOASTIES
CHOICE OF WHITE, BROWN, HEALTH OR RYE BREAD .
CHICKEN MAYO
R 125.00
TUNA MAYO
R 145.00
CHEESE & TOMATO
R 95.00
EGG MAYO
R 90.00
PLAIN CHEESE
R 90.00
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