Old Town Italy - Pavilion
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 19 February 2025
STARTERS
SIDES
DESSERTS
PASTA
SECONDI
PIZZA
INSALATA
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SIDES
DESSERTS
PASTA
SECONDI
PIZZA
INSALATA
STARTERS
RUSTICO BREAD BASKET
Lightly toasted ciabatta, basil pesto, olive tapenade and butter
R 60.00
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
Crispy mozzarella toasted sandwich served with basil pesto
R 75.00
BEEF CARPACCIO
Served with roasted garlic aioli, gremolata, shaved Parmesan, fresh rocket and extra virgin olive oil
R 126.00
HOMEMADE ROASTED BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI
With crispy sage, brown butter and wilted spinach
R 125.00
POLPETTE
Three meatballs cooked in Mama’s Pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella and basil
R 86.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari served with roasted garlic aioli
R 124.00
THE BOURDAIN
Piadina with Prosciutto crudo, garlic mayo, mustard, provolone and rocket
R 100.00
LA CAPONATA
Piadina with roasted aubergine, sundried tomato pesto, tomato, pine nuts, provolone and basil
R 90.00
SIDES
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Served with roasted garlic aioli
R 94.00
RUSTIC FRIES
Served with roasted garlic aioli
R 58.00
CREAMY POLENTA
With garlic brown butter and toasted walnuts
R 52.00
CHARRED LOCAL GREENS
Tenderstem broccoli, baby leeks, sweet green beans, garlic brown butter and toasted almonds
R 71.00
CAPRESE SIDE SALAD
Variation of heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, Fior Di Latte and fresh basil
R 64.00
DESSERTS
NONNA’S ITALI AN MESS
Crumbled meringue swirled in lemon curd cream with oat crumble
R 50.00
TIRAMISU
Classic Italian Tiramisu
R 85.00
AMARETTO PANNA COTTA
Served with a coffee syrup and biscotti crumble
R 55.00
AFFOGATO
Scoop of vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso and biscotti
R 50.00
PASTA
HOMEMADE ROASTED BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI
With crispy sage, brown butter and wilted spinach
R 210.00
TAGLIATELLE DEL PESCATORE
A variation of fresh seafood (mussels, calamari and prawns) served with Mama’s Pomodoro, chilli, fresh basil and lemon
R 290.00
BEEF SHORT RIB TORTELLINI
Handmade Tortellini, lled with tender short rib, cherry tomato, peas, fresh basil, Mama’s Pomodoro and Parmesan
R 170.00
PAPPARDELLE R AGU BOLOGNESE
ick ribbon pasta with beef ragu bolognese, Parmesan and Mama’s Pomodoro sauce
R 195.00
BEEF LASAGNE AL FORNO
Classic beef Bolognese lasagne
R 254.00
MELANZENE PAR MIGIANA AL FORNO
Baked layers of aubergine, Mama’s Pomodoro with mozzarella and Grana Padano
R 286.00
TAGLIATELLE AI FUNGHI
in ribbon pasta with a creamy mushroom, thyme and lemon ragu
R 175.00
PENNE CON POLLO E PESTO
Penne tossed with chicken, cream, béchemal sauce, basil pesto, chopped tomato, Grana Padano and fresh herbs
R 127.00
SCALOPPINE DI POLLO
Scalloped chicken breast, mushroom, rosemary, aromatic cream served with tagliatelle
R 140.00
RECCO CLASSICO
Penne tossed with chicken in a mild curry spiced cream, Mama’s Pomodoro, chilli and coriander
R 126.00
PENNE CON PESTO
Basil pesto, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan shavings
R 122.00
GNOCCHI DI PATATE
Handmade potato gnocchi served with your choices of sauce:
From R 75.00
PENNE ARR ABIATA
Penne tossed in Arrabiata sauce, finished with grated Parmesan
R 70.00
SPAGHET TI AGLIO E OLIO
A classic Italian pasta of spaghetti tossed in olive oil, garlic and chilli
R 90.00
SECONDI
CHICKEN PAR MESAN
Crispy crumbed chicken llet, Mama’s Pomodoro and melted mozzarella served with a side of your choice
R 165.00
CHICKEN ASSAGI
Grilled chicken breast, roasted vegetables, peppadew and feta pesto, zucchini fritti and balsamic reduction
R 210.00
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Arborio rice cooked in mushroom ragu with lemon, thyme and Parmesan
R 210.00
TAGLIATA
Served with sun-dried tomato, balsamic reduction, rocket, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, Parmesan and olive oil served with a side of your choice
From R 225.00
GAMBERI ARR ABIATA
Pan fried prawns in spicy Arrabiata sauce served with toasted ciabatta
R 145.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy fried calamari, served with roasted garlic aioli and a side of rustic fries
R 245.00
OLD TOWN HAMBURGER
With grilled onion, provolone, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, gherkins and a side of rustic fries
From R 175.00
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA
Served with a choice of side
From R 230.00
COMBO CLASSICO
From R 345.00
PIZZA
IMPORTED “00” FLOUR • 48 HR FERMENTATION• VESUVIAN TOMATOES • FRESH MOZZARELLA
*All pizzas are finished with garlic-infused olive oil and oregano* Make any vegetarian pizza vegan, swap Fior Di Latte for avocado
FOCACCIA
From R 70.00
FARINATA
Genovese chickpea our pizza with olive oil, chilli and rocket
R 75.00
MARGHERITA
Napoli and basil
R 118.00
GIARDINO
Napoli, Fior Di Latte, spinach, kalamata olives, charred globe artichokes, marinated peppers, and fresh chilli
R 184.00
GIORGIO
Napoli, Fior Di Latte, bacon, feta and avocado
R 178.00
DIAVOLA
Napoli, chorizo sausage, red onion and roasted pepper
R 175.00
CAPRICCIOSA
Napoli, Fior Di Latte, charred globe artichokes, kalamata olives, and prosciutto cotto
R 220.00
MARTESANA
Napoli, Fior Di Latte, Old Town style pepperoni, gorgonzola and red onion marmalade
R 200.00
IL CORVO
Napoli, bacon, brie and red onion marmalade
R 195.00
SICILIANA (for the salt lovers)
Napoli, anchovies, olives, capers and Parmesan
R 190.00
VERDURA
Napoli, roasted butternut, sun-dried tomato, feta, chilli, rocket and pumpkin seeds
R 160.00
MEXICAN’T
Napoli, spicy mince, avocado, chilli, cream cheese and coriander
R 185.00
INSALATA
CAPRESE CLASSICA
Variation of heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, burrata and fresh basil
R 128.00
INSALATA VERDE
Tenderstem broccoli, zucchini, cucumber ribbons, avocado, peas, feta with toasted pumpkin seeds, basil pesto and garlic aioli
R 135.00
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, soft poached egg, and herby croutons with Caesar dressing, anchovies and Parmesan shavings
R 145.00
PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD
Mixed greens, creamy Gorgonzola dolcelatte, roasted walnuts and pear, served with a whole grain honey mustard dressing
R 100.00
COBB SALAD
Cos lettuce, soft poached egg, anchovies, herby croutons with Caesar dressing and Parmesan shavings
R 160.00