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 10 December 2025
SALADS
CHICKEN CAESAR
grilled chicken, boiled egg, bacon, anchovies, croutons, Parmesan, greens, Caesar dressing
R 195.00
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA
tuna, green beans, olives, peppers, parsley, red onion, tomato, cucumber, greens, lemon vinaigrette
R 195.00
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 185.00
GREEK
cucumber, olives, tomato, feta, red onion, greens, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil
R 145.00
HALLOUMI & STRAWBERRY
grilled halloumi, savoury chickpeas, avocado*, toasted almond, toasted sunflower seeds, cucumber, greens, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
R 185.00
TUNA MAYO
R 145.00
LIGHT BITES
GRILLED HALLOUMI
honey dressing, roasted cherry tomato, mixed herbs
R 150.00
SAUCY FILLET
beef fillet strips, cream, garlic, chilli, toasted ciabatta
R 185.00
HUMMUS
Za'atar, olive oil, tahina, grilled pita
From R 48.00
CAJUN CALAMARI
fried calamari tubes & tentacles, lime mayo
R 165.00
THE NOVA CAPRESE
whipped feta, heirloom tomato, grilled zucchini, avocado*, chilli flakes, red onion, mixed herbs, crispy ciabatta
R 155.00
PASTA
CHOICE OF LINGUINI OR RIGATONI
NAPOLETANA
tomato, garlic, basil, Parmesan
R 140.00
CREAMY PESTO
basil pesto, cream, peas, Parmesan
From R 70.00
BOLOGNESE
6-hour beef bolognese, touch of cream, Parmesan
R 180.00
SEAFOOD
prawns, calamari, mussels, white wine, cream, garlic, parsley
R 355.00
PRAWN
prawns, garlic, chilli, Napoletana, parsley, cherry tomato, cream
R 275.00
SANTORINI PASTA BAKE
rigatoni, tomato, feta, spinach, cream, mozzarella, olives, oreganum
R 185.00
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
From R 45.00
CHICKEN & PEPPADEW BURGER
flame-grilled chicken, avocado*, feta, tomato, lettuce, peppadew pesto
R 180.00
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 185.00
SPECIALITIES
GRILLED SALMON
Norwegian salmon, teriyaki, wasabi aioli, garlic spinach
R 445.00
FISH & CHIPS
classic beer battered hake, tartar sauce, chips
R 245.00
GRILLED SEABASS
sweet potato, sautéed spinach, edamame beans, miso tahini sauce
R 395.00
BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD POT
prawns, calamari, hake, mussels, coconut chilli broth, Basmati rice
R 395.00
MOZAMBICAN PRAWN CURRY
mild coconut-based curry, Basmati rice, coriander, sambal
R 315.00
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
chicken coated in Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, mushroom sauce, your choice of side
R 245.00
SPICY RICE BOWL
grilled halloumi OR flame-grilled chicken thighs, curried rice, roasted peppers, sweet corn, grilled onion, avocado*, fresh coriander, crème fraîche
From R 85.00
THAI FISHCAKES
hake & sweet potato fishcakes, panko & sesame seeds, cucumber, carrot, zucchini, fresh chilli, coriander, sweet chilli, salsa verde
R 175.00
GRILL
ALL SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE
RIB-EYE
350g flame-grilled beef, herb butter, crispy onions
R 450.00
RUMP
350g flame-grilled rump, herb butter, crispy onions
R 325.00
T-BONE
500g flame-grilled T-Bone, herb butter, crispy onions
R 425.00
LAMB CHOPS
3 Greek-style lamb chops, lemon, oregano, hummus, grilled pita
R 435.00
BEEF ESPETADA
450g flame-grilled rump, Portuguese basting
R 385.00
STICKY ASIAN BBQ RIBS
500g pork ribs, chilli, sesame seeds, fresh coriander
R 385.00
CHICKEN ESPETADA
450g flame-grilled chicken thighs, Portuguese basting
R 250.00
CHICKEN WINGS
8 chicken wings, sticky glaze OR peri-peri
R 215.00
AVOCADO* CHICKEN
grilled chicken, secret sauce, grilled onions, avocado*, feta
R 205.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
grilled calamari tubes & tentacles, peri-peri OR lemon butter
R 285.00
EXTRA
Sides
From R 50.00
Sauces
Chimichurri, cheese, mushroom, peri-peri, pepper, lemon butter
R 55.00
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
11:00 ~ 17:00
AVOCADO ON TOAST
avocado*, chimichurri, tomato, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, served on your choice of toast
R 140.00
MUSHROOM SCRAMBLE
3 eggs, crème fraîche, mushroom, onion, parsley, cherry tomato, toast
R 145.00
EGGS BURGERDICT
BBQ-basted beef patty, poached egg, Hollandaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, English muffin
R 165.00
SMOKED SALMON TROUT BAGEL
smoked salmon trout, smashed avocado*, crème fraîche, cucumber, red onion, bagel
R 190.00
NEW YORK BREAKFAST
eggs, mince, jalapeño, cheese sauce, sourdough
R 165.00
FLATBREAD | PANINI
The Vegan
grilled mushroom, sautéed spinach, roasted cherry tomato, olives, avocado*, artichoke & cashew pesto
R 165.00
The Greek
flame-grilled chicken thigh souvlaki, tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta
R 185.00
TOASTIES
CHOICE OF HEALTH, WHITE OR RYE BREAD
PLAIN CHEESE
R 90.00
CHEESE & TOMATO
R 95.00
EGG MAYO
R 90.00
CHICKEN MAYO
R 125.00
Tuna Mayo
R 145.00
SWEET TREATS MENU
From 12h00 - 21h30
HAZEL AFFOGATO
vanilla gelato, espresso, hazelnut praline
R 105.00
CHOCOLATE AFFOGATO
chocolate gelato, espresso, Whispers
R 105.00
FRENCH BEIGNETS
deep fried doughnuts, chocolate sauce, icing sugar
R 105.00
NOVA CAKE SLICE
please enquire about our freshly-baked cakes
R 0.00
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE
chocolate brownie, vanilla & chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, toasted cashew nuts, cream
R 115.00
BERRY SUNDAE
mixed berries, strawberry & vanilla gelato, berry compote, cream
R 115.00
BANOFFEE SUNDAE
brûlée banana, vanilla gelato, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cream
R 115.00
STRAWBERRY WAFFLE
vanilla gelato, berry compote, strawberries
R 115.00
ROCKY ROAD WAFFLE
vanilla gelato, toasted marshmallow, hazelnuts, chocolate sauce
R 115.00
CHOCOLATE WAFFLE
chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, Whispers
R 115.00
TIRAMISU SEMIFREDDO
coffee sponge, mascarpone mousse, coffee gelato
R 105.00
VEGAN BANANA BREAD
peanut butter, jam
R 105.00
CASHEW BROWNIE
vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache sauce
R 105.00