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Café del Sol Botanico

Italian dining in a greenhouse-inspired Bryanston setting

Location: Bryanston Shopping Centre, corner William Nicol Drive and Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, 2021

+27 11 463 0207cafedelsol.co.za

About Café del Sol Botanico

Café del Sol Botanico is the Bryanston restaurant of the family-run Café del Sol group. Its plant-filled dining room combines green, white, grey and aubergine tones in a greenhouse-inspired setting. The Italian menu includes handmade pasta, risotto, pizza, seafood and desserts. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch service on Sunday. Bookings are essential, and the kitchen operates from noon to 9:30pm on its full-service days. The restaurant is located in Bryanston Shopping Centre at the corner of William Nicol and Ballyclare.

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  • Dinner
  • Reservations

Cuisine

Italian
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Our menu

Small Plates

The perfect way to indulge in a variety of flavours, these small plates are meant to be shared, savoured, and paired with your favourite wines. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Fritto Misto

R160

Falkland's Calamari Tubes & Tentacles; Nduja Aioli; Chives; Charred Lime.

Burrata

R220

Burrata; Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes; Basil; Bruschetta.

Free Range Chicken Livers

R130

Sage & Chilli Cream; Aged Balsamic Sauce; Crispy Onion Rings; Bruschetta.

Oxtail Arancini

R130

Oxtail; Parmesan Emulsion; Umami Onion Jam; Aged Balsamic.

Beetroot Carpaccio

R130

Thinly Sliced Beets; Strawberries; Gorgonzola Crumble; Beetroot Shoots; Pomegranate Dressing.

Beef Fillet Carpaccio

R180

Horseradish Crème Fraiche; Mushroom; Parmesan Shavings; Balsamic drizzle.

Artisanal Ravioli

R150

Three Home-made Pasta Pockets; Seasonal Filling.

Italian Spring Rolls

R130

Seasonal Filling.

Halloumi Stack

R130

Golden Fried Halloumi Fingers; Sesame Crust; Hot Honey; Pineapple & Avo Salsa.

Colourful Salads

All of our greens are hydroponically grown and are live and cut to order to guarantee the freshest lettuce possible. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

House Salad

R105

Hydroponic Italian Greens; Pickled Red Onion; Parmesan Shavings. Side R80.

Paesano Salad

R130

Feta cheese; Cucumber; Heirloom Tomatoes; Pickled Red Onion; Kalamata Olives; Micro Shoots; Wild Rocket; Nut Sprinkle. Side R90.

Italian Style Waldorf

R140

Hydroponic Italian Greens; Crème Fraiche; Apple; Celery; Avocado; Red Onion; Toasted Pecan Nuts. Add Smoked Salmon - 40gr R105 / 80gr R210.

Caesar Salad

R250

Bacon Crumb; Caesar Dressing; Parmesan Shavings; Sundried Tomato; Chicken Supreme; Avocado Purée.

Hearty Pasta

Choice of pasta: Penne, Spaghetti, Home-made Tagliatelle. Gnocchi - R45. Gluten free options - R55: Penne, Fusilli, Spaghetti. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Carbonara

R218

Streaky Bacon; Bacon Oil; Egg; Parmesan Cream.

Amatriciana

R220

Bacon; Vodka Napolitana Sauce; Bacon Oil; Basil; Chilli.

Genovese Basil Pesto

R190

Basil; Nuts; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Grana Padano Parmesan. Add Chicken Breast & Cream R75.

Frutti di Mare

SQ

Champagne Cream; Falkland's Calamari; Queen Prawns; Fresh Mussels; Fennel; Cherry Tomatoes.

Marinara

SQ

Napolitana; Prawn Bisque; White Wine; Falkland's Calamari; Queen Prawns; Fresh Mussels.

Chicken & Chorizo

R250

Chicken Breast; Spanish Chorizo; Napolitana Sauce; Cream.

Nonna's Bolognaise

R210

Slow Cooked Beef & Pork Ragu. Add Olives R25.

Home-made Ravioli of the Day

R195

Three Home-made Pasta Pockets; Seasonal Filling.

Filetto Piccante

SQ

Kalamata Olives; Red Pepper; Garlic; Chilli; Basil; Napolitana Sauce.

Alfredo

R190

Gypsy Ham; Mushrooms; Garlic & Parsely; Cream.

Agnello

SQ

Pulled Braised Lamb; Lamb Jus; Rocket.

Aglio e Olio e Peperoncino

R145

Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Garlic; Chilli. Add 4 Prawns R99; Add Porcini R120.

Gnocchi

Home-made Artisanal Italian Potato Dumplings. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Truffle

R185

Truffle Butter; Black Truffle Paste; Cream.

Gorgonzola

R215

Dolce Latte Gorgonzola; Cream; Umami Onion Reduction; Walnuts.

Aurora

R170

Napolitana; Basil; Cream.

Fragrant Risotto

Rich and aromatic risottos made with homemade broth, that celebrate the finest seasonal ingredients. An excellent gluten free option. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Fragrant Seafood

SQ

Turmeric Infused Broth; Garlic; Red Pepper; Mushrooms; White Wine; Falklands Calamari Tubes; Queen Prawns; Smoked Salmon Trout.

Mushroom

R265

Porcini & Parabello Mushroom; Peas; Truffle oil; White Wine; Parmesan.

Chorizo

R230

Spanish Chorizo; Leeks; White Wine; Napolitana; Paprika Oil. Add 4 Queen Prawns R99.

Artichoke

R195

Artichokes; Garlic & Parsley; Leeks; Lemon; Sparkling Wine; Cream.

Slow Braised Oxtail

R270

Pulled Oxtail; Hearty Oxtail Jus; Mirepoix.

Decadent Mains

We only use grass fed beef and free range chicken and SASSI certified fish from the green list. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Lamb Rack (400g)

SQ

Porcini & Pea Risotto; Lamb Jus; Green beans & Garlic Parsley Butter; Pea Purée.

Roasted Chicken Supreme

R265

Porcini & Pea Risotto; Porcini Cream; Porcini Dust; Seasonal Veg. Add extra supreme breast R315.

Fresh Scottish Salmon (180g)

SQ

Black sesame; Avocado Purée; Grapefruit; Sweet Chilli; Chilli Oil; Seasonal Veg.

Grilled Fresh Seabass (200g)

SQ

Lemon Cream; Edamame Beans; Sweet Soy Exotic Mushrooms; Blistered Cherry Tomatoes; Buttery Mashed Potato.

Stuffed Calamari

R275

Olive, Ricotta, Caper & Red Pepper Stuffing; Capellini Pasta; Beurre Blanc Sauce; Julienne Veg.

Balsamico Fillet

R395

250gr Beef Fillet; Aged Balsamic; Buttery Mashed Potato; Wild Rocket & Parmesan Salad; Cherry Tomatoes.

Prime Cut

SQ

Chargrilled Beef Special; Truffle or Garlic & Parsley Compound Butter; Bone Marrow; Silky Mushroom or Pepper Sauce. Add Beef Tallow & Parmesan Fries R85; Add Side House Salad R75.

Beef Wellington

R425

Puff Pastry Wrapped 200gr Beef Fillet; Pancetta & Mushroom Filling; Buttery Mashed Potato.

Brandy Peppercorn Beef Fillet

R395

250g Beef Fillet; Brandy Peppercorn Sauce; Triple Cooked Chips; Umami Onion Reduction.

Lamb Shank

SQ

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank; Buttery Mashed Potato; Home-made Gremolata.

Neapolitan Pizza - Bianca

Traditional sourdough pizza with a thin, flat base and wide airy edge, wood fired and finished with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Choose between plain, garlic or chilli EVO. Bianca - base with mozzarella only. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Herb Focaccia

R90

Herbs; Garlic; Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Foccacia Formaggio

R125

Foccacia; Fior di Latte Mozzarella. Three Cheese Focaccia - Add Dolce Latte gorgonzola R35.

Grape Expectations

R155

Dolce Latte Gorgonzola; Grapes; Pine Nuts; Rosemary.

Neapolitan Pizza - Rossa

Rossa: base with tomato and mozzarella. Traditional sourdough pizza with a thin, flat base and wide airy edge, wood fired and finished with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Choose between plain, garlic or chilli EVO. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Margherita

R170

Tomato; Mozzarella Fior Di Latte; Basil. Add Burrata R120.

Salami Piccante

R205

Imported Spicy Salami; Kalamata Olives; Nduja Drizzle.

Portobello Chicken

R220

Chicken; Charred Mushroom; Truffle Cream; Pickled Red Onion.

The Queen

R230

Cooked Ham; Charred Mushroom. Add Artichoke R20; Add Tangy Kalamata Olives R20.

Contadina

R230

Crispy Bacon; Avocado; Feta Crumble.

Italian Sin

R215

Crispy Bacon; Jalapeno; Hot Honey; Pineapple.

Bologna

R235

Nonna's Beef & Pork Bolognaise; Chilli Crunch.

Silk & Spice

R230

Chorizo or Chicken; Peppadews; Spring Onion; Avo; Feta Crumble.

Nonna Rita

R180

Asiago; Artichoke; Green Olives; Charred Mushroom; Roasted Peppers; Red Onion. Add Gypsy Ham R25.

Pizza Zuccha

R235

Roasted Butternut; Dolce Latte Gorgonzola Cheese; Truffle Oil.

Pizza Moderno

R275

Halloumi; Avocado; Bacon; Sun Dried Tomato; Caramelized Onion.

Pizza Parma

R230

Parma Ham; Truffle Oil; Rocket.

La Dolce Vita

All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Chocolate Tart

R130

Pistachio Crust; White Chocolate Ice Cream; Passion Purée.

Berry Pavlova

R130

Chantilly cream; Seasonal Berries; Berry Coulis.

Molten Chocolate Fondant

R130

Peanut Butter Ice Cream.

Coffee Crème Brulee

R110

Salted Caramel Ice Cream; Caramel Popcorn.

Vanilla Panna Cotta

R105

Seasonal Berries; Berry Coulis; Refreshing Mint.

Affogatto (Drowned Ice Cream)

R110

Italian Espresso; Hazelnut Gelato; Almond Brittle; Amaretti Biscuit.

Tiramisu Semifreddo

R140

Semi-frozen Tiramisu; Finger Biscuits; Kahlua Liqueur; Italian Espresso.

New York Style Cheesecake

R130

Ask your server about our delectable flavours.

Don Pedro

R80

Vanilla Gelato; Kahlua Liqueur.

Irish Coffee

R80

American Coffee; Irish Whiskey; Fresh Cream.

Espresso Martini

R140

Kettle One Vodka; Kahlua Liqueur; Italian Espresso.

Bambinos

Smaller portions made with love. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Crumbed Chicken Strips

R120

Mayonnaise Dipper; Chips.

Fried Calamari Tubes

R120

Calamari Heads; Tartar Mayonnaise; Chips.

Beef Burger

R99

Brioche Bun; Chips. Add Cheese R15.

Bambinos - Pasta

Choose between Spaghetti, Penne, Fusilli. Add Gluten Free Pasta R35. All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Alfredo

R105

Cream; Mushrooms; Ham.

Bolognaise

R120

Butter

R75

Napolitana

R80

Basil.

Gnocchi

R120

Tomato; Cream; Basil.

Bambinos - Pizzetta

All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Create Your Own Pizzetta (Small Pizza)

R105

Choose 3 of the following toppings: Salami, Ham, Bacon, Feta, Mushrooms, Olives, Bolognaise, Chicken, Pineapple, Mozzarella, Pineapple. Add Avocado R30.

Bambinos - Dolce

All half portions are charged at 75% of the menu price. All substitutions will be charged for.

Ice Cream & Choc Sauce

R60

Gelato

R35

Per scoop. Nougat, Peanut Butter, Raspberry, Vanilla, Chocolate.

Milkshakes

R60

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry.