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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

    R68
  • Grande Granola

    granola blend, artisanal full cream yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruits

    R98

House Breakfasts

Our house specialty breakfasts are tailored for both taste and value. Any additions will be charged. For more variety try our Designer Breakfasts

  • Bacon & Egg Roll

    sunny side egg, bacon, portuguese roll

    R68
  • Pincio

    1 egg, bacon, toast

    R66
  • Monte Pollino

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

    R98
  • Eggs in Purgatory

    2 poached eggs, bolognaise, toast

    R110
  • Piadina Colazione

    breakfast wrap – bacon, cherry tomato, scrambled egg, sweet chilli, rocket, mozzarella

    R102
  • Verde

    baked beans, spinach, rocket, tomato, onion, mushrooms, 2 home made rostis

    R115
  • Benedict (Bacon or Ham or Spinach)

    2 poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce

    R118
  • Benedict (Salmon)

    2 poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce

    R155
  • Smashed Avo

    2 poached eggs, avo, tomato, rocket, 2 slices of toast

    R115
  • Popolo

    2 eggs, bacon, pork or beef sausage, tomato, toast

    R125
  • Dario's Choice

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

    R148

Egg on Toast

As always, we aim to please. Our designer breakfasts give you full control to create a meal tailored to your own tastes and needs.

  • Egg on Toast

    R38
  • Jumbo Free Range Egg

    R17
  • Plain 3 Egg Omelet

    a fluffy base to build your breakfast

    R50
  • Add: red onion or fresh tomato or pickled jalapeno or chopped chilli

    R15
  • Add: rocket or basil or marmite or bovril or capers

    R15
  • Add: baked beans

    R15
  • Add: mushrooms or cheddar or mozzarella or feta/cream cheese / emmenthal

    R20
  • Add: beef or pork sausage, spinach or pesto

    R25
  • Add: bacon or bolognese or gypsy ham or avocado

    R30
  • Add: smoked salmon (40g)

    R50
  • With: 2 homemade potato rosti

    R15
  • With: English muffin piadine or portuguese roll

    R20
  • With: 2 slices of artisanal sourdough

    R30
  • With: 2 slices of artisanal rye or spinach bread

    R30
  • With: butter or preserves (2 tubs)

    R10

Antipasti e Insalate

  • Flatbread Crisps

    classic italian scrocchiarelle strips with salt and rosemary

    R40
  • Bruschetta

    tomato, basil, olives, garlic, red onion

    R55
  • Polpette

    savoury homemade meatballs with arrabbiata sauce

    R78
  • Greek Salad

    tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, crisp lettuce

    R90
  • Chicken Caesar

    cos, boiled egg, grana padano, grilled chicken, scrocchiarelle, caesar dressing

    R130
  • Caprese

    fior de latte mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, basil pesto, avo

    R148

Piadina

Rossella's homemade fold over flatbread, filled and toasted to perfection

  • Ham e Pomodoro

    mozzarella, gypsy ham, tomato

    R80
  • Spinaci e Funghi

    mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms

    R90
  • Caprese

    mozzarella, tomato, basil, pesto, avo

    R95
  • Salame

    Salame, emmenthal, gherkin

    R105
  • Involtino di Pollo

    mozzarella, chicken schnitzel strips, avo, rocket, sweet chilli sauce

    R115
  • Prosciutto Crudo

    mozzarella, prosciutto

    R120

Pasta

Authentic Italian sauces over penne or spaghetti. Gluten Free Pasta + R25

  • Aglio e Olio Peperoncino

    parsley, chilli, garlic, olive oil

    R105
  • Pasta al Pomodoro

    tomato, basil

    R110
  • Bolognese

    tomato, basil, onion, beef

    R155
  • Campagnola

    cream, gypsy ham, mushroom, zucchini

    R160
  • Amatriciana

    tomato, bacon, onion, black pepper, white wine

    R155
  • Vongole

    parsley, chilli, garlic, clams

    R180
  • Lasagna

    bolognese, parmigiano, mozzarella, bechamella

    R165
  • Ravioli

    Ask your waiter for today's fillings. with napoli or rose sauce

    R169

Secondi Piatti

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane

    eggplant, mozzarella, napoli sauce, parmigiano

    R155
  • Chicken Schnitzel

    with sauteed veg, salad or chips

    R175
  • Saltimbocca di Pollo

    chicken fillet, butter, sage, prosciutto, garlic, chilli, served on spaghetti

    R185
  • Scallopine di Pollo

    chicken fillet, lemon, butter, porcini, garlic, chilli, served on spaghetti

    R185
  • Dario’s Classico homemade beef burger & chips

    R130
  • The Best Burger in the Bay

    homemade beef burger patty or chicken schnitzel, with bacon and avo on portuguese roll served with chips. OR plant based burger with avo and mushrooms on portuguese roll served with chips

    R155

Pizza Romana

Homemade, thin and crispy, Roman style pizza base. Gluten free base – R40

  • Margherita

    pomodoro, mozzarella, basil

    R90
  • Prosciutto e Funghi

    pomodoro, mozzarella, gypsy ham, mushrooms

    R140
  • Diavola

    pomodoro, mozzarella, salame, fresh chilli, pickled jalapeno

    R140
  • Pollo Picante

    pomodoro, mozzarella, spicy chicken, onion, mixed peppers, chilli

    R160
  • Quattro Stagioni

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

    R160
  • Vegano

    pomodoro, vegan cheese, rocket, grilled vegetables

    R160
  • Extra Toppings: red onion, fresh tomato, olives, capers, pickled jalapeno, chopped chilli

    R15
  • Extra Toppings: extra cheese, feta, mushrooms

    R20
  • Extra Toppings: spinach, pesto

    R25
  • Extra Toppings: anchovies, avo, artichoke, prosciutto, bacon, gypsy ham, salame, spicy chicken

    R30

Bambini

Our kid's menu is available for all diners under 12.

  • Flat 'n Cheesy

    cheddar and mozzarella piadine wedges with napoli dipping sauce

    R45
  • Pasta Piccola al Pomodoro

    pasta with pomodoro

    R65
  • Pasta Piccola Bolognese

    a tyke-sized portion of our famous pasta

    R70
  • Chicken Strips

    with chips

    R70
  • Little Dipper

    polpette, vegetable crudite, flatbread crisps and cream cheese dip

    R70
  • Kid's Cheese Burger

    with chips

    R115

Sides

  • Rustic Fries (Full Portion)

    R40
  • Rustic Fries (Side Portion)

    R28
  • Sweet Potato Fries (Full Portion)

    R50
  • Sweet Potato Fries (Side Portion)

    R30
  • Side Greek Salad

    Mix lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, onion, feta, peppers

    R55
  • Grilled Vegetables

    Zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, carrot, red onion

    R55

Dolci

Our cakes and pastries are baked fresh and subject to availability

  • Cake of the Day

    Ask your waiter for today's selection

    R70
  • Tiramisu

    the italian classic

    R70
  • Affogato al Caffe

    Espresso, grappa, ice cream

    R65

Hot Beverages

  • Espresso

    R26
  • Americano

    R29
  • Italian Cappuccino (single)

    R35
  • Grande Cappuccino (double)

    R38
  • Scuro (Cortado)

    R36
  • Caffe Latte

    R33
  • Babyccino

    R10
  • Hot Chocolate

    R42
  • Mocha

    R48
  • Chai Latte

    R48
  • Ceylon Tea

    R28
  • Speciality Tea

    R30

Fresh Juices, Milkshakes & Smoothies

  • Milkshakes

    lime, chocolate, salted caramel, strawberry or bubblegum

    R49
  • Iced Coffee

    Frappe: Ice and Espresso

    R42
  • Ginger Shot

    fresh ginger

    R38
  • The Ace

    carrot, apple, lemon

    R55
  • Sunshine

    carrot, apple, celery

    R55
  • Green Mamba

    kale, spinach, cucumber, apple, lemon, ginger

    R55
  • California Orange

    pineapple, orange, carrot, apple, lemon

    R50
  • Ginger Zinger

    orange, apple, lemon, ginger

    R55
  • Pure Pine

    orange, pineapple, lemon

    R55
  • Jou ma se Juice

    beetroot, apple, ginger, cucumber, carrot, mint, lemon

    R55
  • Celery Detox

    celery, cucumber, apple, lemon, ginger

    R55
  • Glory

    carrot, beetroot, celery, parsley, apple

    R57
  • Blaze

    carrot, apple, beetroot, celery, cucumber, parsley, ginger

    R57
  • Green Smoothie

    green tea, blueberries, banana, honey, skimmed milk

    R60
  • Delish Smoothie

    banana, strawberry, orange, yoghurt

    R60
  • Nutty 790

    peanut butter, banana, chia seed, almond milk, dates

    R78
  • Choccie

    cocoa, banana, salt, cinnamon, almond butter, almond milk

    R75
  • Berry Berry Nice

    strawberries, banana, blueberries, chia seeds, dates, almond milk

    R75

Beers & Ciders

  • Castle Lite, Black Label, Castle Milk Stout, Heineken 0%

    R40
  • Heineken, Corona, Corona zero, Windhoek Draught, Windhoek Lager (450ml)

    R45
  • Stella, Peroni

    R45
  • On tap Judas Peak (340ml)

    R45
  • On tap Judas Peak (500ml)

    R55
  • Savanna Dry, Light, Angry Lemon, Lemon Non Alc, Hunter's Dry

    R45

Soft Drinks and Water

  • Schweppes 200ml Mixers

    R28
  • Coke (Zero, light & Regular), Creme Soda, Fanta, Sprite, Stoney 300ml

    R32
  • Bos Iced Tea, Appletizer, Grapetizer, Tomato cocktail

    R42
  • San Pellegrino Flavoured Water, Kombucha

    R48
  • Valpre Still / Sparkling 500ml

    R25
  • Valpre Still 1.5L / Sparkling 1L

    R50

Cocktails

  • Bloody Mary

    tomato juice, vodka, tabasco, celery, worcestershire, salt & pepper

    R85
  • Cosmopolitan

    citrus vodka, lime, cranberry juice

    R85
  • Margarita

    tequila, lime, orange

    R85
  • Strawberry Daquiri

    strawberry puree, lime, white rum

    R85
  • Aperol Spritz

    prosecco, soda, Aperol

    R90
  • Mimosa

    prosecco & fresh orange juice

    R85
  • Espresso Martini

    vodka, espresso

    R85
  • Negroni

    gin, Campari, vermouth, flamed orange peel

    R95

Wines

Please enjoy our wide range of wines available by bottle or glass

  • Boschendal Brut / Rose

    Method Cap Classique & Prosecco — bottle only

    R420
  • Prosecco

    Method Cap Classique & Prosecco - glass/bottle

    R75 / R240
  • Prosecco Sensi

    Method Cap Classique & Prosecco — bottle only

    R440
  • Anura Sauvignon Blanc

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Lomond Sauvignon Blanc

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R60 / R220
  • Hout Bay Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R85 / R300
  • Ayama Chenin

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R50 / R180
  • Ayama Vermentino

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Durbanville Hills Chardonnay

    White Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Boschendal Garden Rose

    Rose Wine - glass/bottle

    R50 / R180
  • Lomond Rose

    Rose Wine - glass/bottle

    R60 / R230
  • Groote Post "Old Man's Blend"

    Red Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Raka "Spliced"

    Red Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Ayama Shiraz

    Red Wine - glass/bottle

    R55 / R200
  • Hout Bay Vineyards Merlot

    Red Wine - glass/bottle

    R85 / R300

Spirits

  • Klipdrift

    Brandy

    R25
  • Richelieu

    Brandy

    R30
  • Bains, Bell's

    Whiskey

    R25
  • Jameson's, Jack Daniel's, Johnny Walker Black

    Whiskey

    R40
  • Gordons

    Gin

    R25
  • Bombay Sapphire

    Gin

    R40
  • Ginato Pompelmo

    Gin

    R40
  • Ginato Melograno

    Gin

    R40
  • Smirnoff

    Vodka

    R25
  • Cruz, Skyy

    Vodka

    R35
  • Captain Morgan

    Rum

    R25
  • 1000 Pounder

    Rum

    R30
  • Kraken, Don Pappa

    Rum

    R40
  • El Jimador Reposado

    Tequila

    R35
  • El Jimador Blanco

    Tequila

    R35
  • Veneto

    Grappa

    R45
  • Blackwood Spirit

    Grappa

    R45
  • Ruta

    Grappa

    R55
  • Amarula, Baileys, Malibu, Southern Comfort

    Liqueurs

    R25
  • Campari, Jagermeister

    Liqueurs

    R30
  • Martini Rosso, Bainco, Extrra Dry

    Liqueurs

    R30
  • Aperol, Amaretto, Fernet, Frangelico

    Liqueurs

    R35