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Dario's Café menu · Hout Bay

Our Menu

"From breakfast to dinner, pasta to pizza, and everything in between – our menu celebrates the vibrant flavors of Italy with a touch of South African hospitality."

All prices in South African rand (ZAR). Gluten-free pasta and pizza bases available. Please tell your waiter about any allergies.

Breakfast Bowls

  • Chia, Oats & Banana

    optional add on R10 each: peanut butter / raisins / almond milk

    R65
  • Grande Granola

    granola blend, artisanal full cream yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruits

    R95

House Breakfasts

  • Bacon & Egg Roll

    R65
  • Pincino

    1 egg, bacon, toast

    R60
  • Monte Pollino

    2 eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, 2 home-made rostis

    R100
  • Eggs in Purgatory

    2 poached eggs, bolognese, toast

    R95
  • Piadina Colazione

    breakfast wrap — bacon, cherry tomato, scrambled egg, sweet chili, rocket

    R98
  • Verdes

    2 poached eggs, spinach, rocket, tomato, onion, mushrooms, 2 home-made rostis

    R110
  • Benedict

    2 poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce

    R100
  • Bacon or Spinach Benedict

    R115
  • Salmon Benedict

    R140
  • Smashed Avo

    2 poached eggs, avo, tomato, rocket

    R110
  • Popolos

    2 eggs, bacon or pork sausage, toast

    R95
  • Dario's Choice

    2 home-made rostis, cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, salmon

    R140

Designer Breakfasts

  • Jumbo Free Range Egg

    R15
  • Plain 3 Egg Omelet (base)

    R40
  • Add-ons: Red onion, fresh tomato, capers, pickled jalapeño, chopped chili, rocket, homemade potato rosti, capers

    R10
  • Add-ons: Baked beans

    R15
  • Add-ons: Mushrooms, cheddar, mozzarella, feta, cream cheese, emmental

    R20
  • Add-ons: Beef or pork sausage, spinach

    R25
  • Add-ons: Bacon, bolognese, gypsy ham, avocado

    R30
  • Add-ons: Smoked salmon (40g)

    R50
  • Bread/With options: 2 slices of white or brown toast

    R10
  • Bread/With options: English muffin, piadina, Portuguese roll

    R10
  • Bread/With options: 2 slices of artisanal sourdough

    R10
  • Bread/With options: 2 slices of artisanal rye or spinach bread

    R10
  • Bread/With options: Butter or preserves (2 tubs)

    R10

Antipasti e Insalate

  • Flatbread Crisps

    R25
  • Bruschetta

    tomatoes, basil, olive oil

    R50
  • Polpette

    homemade meatballs with napoli sauce

    R75
  • Greek Salad

    R85
  • Chicken Caesar

    anchovies, cos, croutons, shaved parmesan

    R115

Piadina

  • Prosciuttina Cotto e Pomodoro

    R75
  • Spinaci e Funghi

    R90
  • Caprese

    R90
  • Salame

    R100
  • Straccetti di Pollo

    R115
  • Prosciutto Crudo

    R120

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available: +R25 GF

  • Aglio e Olio Peperoncino

    garlic, chili, olive oil, parsley

    R95
  • Pomodoro e Basilico

    tomato, basil

    R95
  • Campagnola

    cream, gypsy ham, mushroom, black pepper

    R140
  • Amatriciana

    onion, bacon, black pepper

    R140
  • Bologna

    beef ragu

    R150
  • Lasagna

    meat sauce, béchamel, parmesan

    R150

Secondi Piatti

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane

    eggplant, mozzarella, napoli sauce

    R135
  • Saltimbocca di Pollo

    chicken fillet, sage, prosciutto, garlic, wine, served on spaghetti

    R160
  • The Bay Burger

    homemade beef burger or chicken schnitzel with bacon and cheese, served with chips or Portuguese roll

    R135
  • Chicken Schnitzel

    with sautéed veg, salad, or chips

    R140
  • Scaloppine di Pollo

    chicken fillet, lemon, wine sauce

    R170

Pizza Romana

Homemade, thin and crispy, Roman-style pizza base. Gluten free base available: +R40 (GF)

  • Margherita

    pomodoro, mozzarella, basil

    R80
  • Prosciutto e Funghi

    pomodoro, mozzarella, gypsy ham, mushrooms

    R110
  • Diavola

    pomodoro, mozzarella, salami, fresh chili

    R130
  • Nduja Piccante

    pomodoro, mozzarella, spicy chicken, gypsy ham, roasted peppers

    R145
  • Quattro Stagioni

    pomodoro, mozzarella, gypsy ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

    R145
  • Vegetariana

    pomodoro, mozzarella, grilled vegetables

    R130
  • Extra Toppings (each)

    R20

Bambini (Kids Menu)

For diners under 12

  • Flat 'n Cheezy

    R45
  • Pasta Piccolo al Pomodoro

    R70
  • Pasta Piccolo Bolognese

    R70
  • Chicken Strips with Chips

    R70
  • Mini Pizza

    R70
  • Kid's Cheese Burger

    R115

Sides

  • Rustic Fries (Full / Side)

    R40 /R28
  • Wedge Salad

    R39
  • Sweet Potato Fries (Full / Side)

    R50 /R30
  • Grilled Vegetables

    zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, carrot, red onion

    R30

Dolci (Desserts)

Our cakes and pastries are baked fresh and subject to availability

  • Cake of the Day

    R70
  • Tiramisu

    The Italian classic

    R70
  • Affogato al Caffè

    espresso, grappa, ice cream

    R65
  • Plain Croissant

    R35
  • Muffin

    R45
  • Scone

    R45
  • Banana Bread

    R50
  • Homemade Croissant

    R50
  • Cinnamon Pancakes

    syrup & apple compote

    R70
  • Nutella Pancakes

    with chocolate sauce & cream

    R85
  • Banana Bread French Toast

    banana, maple-style syrup

    R105

Hot Beverages

All Vegetarian-friendly. Please ask your waiter for our selection of coffees, teas, and hot chocolate.

  • Espresso

    R28
  • Americano

    R30
  • Italian Cappuccino (single)

    R37
  • Grande Cappuccino (double)

    R45
  • Macchiato (single/double)

    R30 /R35
  • Caffè Latte

    R33
  • Babyccino

    R20
  • Hot Chocolate

    R35
  • Mocha

    R35
  • Chai Latte

    R35
  • Ceylon Tea

    R28
  • Specialty Tea

    R33

Fresh Juices & Smoothies

  • Ginger Shot

    R30
  • The Ape

    apple, lemon, ginger

    R50
  • Green Mamba

    spinach, cucumber, apple, lemon

    R50
  • Galloping Orange

    orange, lemon, apple, carrot

    R50
  • Pine Hop

    pineapple, lemon, ginger

    R50
  • Beet It

    beetroot, ginger, cucumber, apple

    R50
  • Celery Detox

    celery, cucumber, apple, ginger

    R50
  • Green Smoothie

    green booster — celery, kale, cucumber, apple, banana

    R55
  • Tropical Smoothie

    pineapple, mango, banana, apple juice

    R55
  • Nutty Smoothie

    banana, honey, seeds, dates, almond milk

    R55
  • Island Smoothie

    berries, banana, oats, almond milk

    R55
  • Berry Smoothie

    mixed berries, banana, chia seeds, almond milk

    R70