Restaurant 1777 at The Old Rectory
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Lunch & Dinner Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
A bistro-style menu that draws on Dutch, English and South African influences
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your server for details
R 75.00
SMOKED SNOEK PÂTÉ
On melba toast with herb butter and citrus
R 80.00
VENISON CARPACCIO
Macadamia pesto, wild mushrooms, rocket and Parmesan shavings
R 165.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKES
Served with homemade coriander chutney
R 80.00
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan shavings and capers, drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
R 80.00
MUSSELS
Cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley
R 90.00
CALAMARI
Grilled heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli
R 90.00
MAINS
LINE FISH OF THE DAY
Beer-battered or simply grilled. Served with tartar sauce and a side salad or rosemary Parmesan chips.
R 165.00
TAGLIATELLE CAPRESE
Tagliatelle tossed with bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and lemon zest, topped with fresh basil and lashings of Parmesan
R 145.00
ROASTED PUMPKIN
Chickpea, baby spinach, turmeric and coconut broth
R 180.00
GRILLED VEGETABLE AND HUMMUS WRAP
Grilled seasonal vegetables, hummus, feta and rocket wrapped in a griddled soft tortilla. Served with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 145.00
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan shavings and capers, drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
R 130.00
BEEF FILLET
Served with thick cut fries, wilted baby spinach and Hollandaise
R 285.00
LAMB RACK
Served on chargrilled vegetable cous cous and topped with chimichurri
R 285.00
PRAWN LINGUINE WITH CARAMELISED ONION & CHILLI
Caramelised onions, chilli crunch, ginger and prawns cooked together with cream and tomato smoor
R 240.00
MELANZANE
Layers of grilled aubergine, Napoletana sauce and mozzarella
R 180.00
GRILLED PRAWN PASTA SALAD
Penne, baby greens, tomato, cucumber, garden peas and avocado in Marie Rose dressing
R 230.00
VOC MOSSELEN-FRIET
A classic Dutch take on moules mariniere: mussels cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley. Served with thick cut chips.
R 170.00
CALAMARI
Grilled calamari heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli. Served with thick cut chips or a seasonal salad.
R 165.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKES
Homemade fish cakes served with a side salad or thick cut chips and coriander chutney
R 145.00
CAPE MALAY CHICKEN SKEWERS
Two grilled marinated chicken skewers, served on citrus labneh with a soft tortilla and julienne salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette
R 170.00
CAPE MALAY BEEF SKEWERS
Two grilled marinated beef skewers, served on coriander chutney labneh with grilled pita bread and julienne salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette
R 185.00
DESSERTS
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream with hot espresso
R 65.00
VANILLA PANNA COTTA
With poached pears
R 65.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TART
A Kay & Monty favourite
R 85.00
CHEESEBOARD
Selection of cheeses, crackers, preserves and pickles (serves 2)
R 230.00
LEMON TART
With fresh berries
R 65.00
DECONSTRUCTED APPLE CRUMBLE
with ice cream
R 70.00
ICE CREAM
drizzled with chocolate sauce
R 80.00
Breakfast Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
CONTINENTAL SELECTION
FROM THE SEA
Peppered mackerel, smoked trout, capers, cottage cheese
R 105.00
FROM THE FARM
Cold meat selection of the day, Dijon mustard, pickles
R 75.00
FROM THE DAIRY
Gorgonzola, Kwaito, camembert, chevin, preserved figs
R 75.00
FROM THE ORCHARD
Fresh seasonal fruit, compotes
R 55.00
FROM THE KITCHEN
Selection of cereals, fresh pastries, yoghurt
R 95.00
MADE TO ORDER
THE OLD RECTORY BREAKFAST
Eggs your way, bacon, pork or chicken sausage, grilled tomato, fried onions, mushrooms. Served with toast.
R 150.00
BULL STREET BENEDICT
Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, Hollandaise.
R 105.00
FLAPJACK STACK
Fluffy pancakes, grilled streaky bacon, cumin and honey roasted cherry tomatoes, honey and thyme crème fraîche
R 140.00
OMELETTE
Three-egg omelette with your choice of fillings: Ham, bacon, cheddar, tomato, fried onions, mushrooms, spinach, feta, sundried tomato. Served with toast.
R 125.00
SCRAMBLED EGGS
Three scrambled eggs served with toast
R 65.00
THE BUDDAH BOWL
Red and white quinoa, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, grilled halloumi and homemade pico de gallo. Topped with a poached egg and avo slices
R 190.00
BOILED EGGS & SOLDIERS
Boiled eggs your way with toasted soldiers on the side
R 60.00
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST
Cinnamon-sugar-battered croissants, served with whipped berry compote and cream cheese
R 95.00
GOOD OLD WAFFLES
Homemade waffles served with crispy bacon and maple syrup
R 85.00
KIPPERS
Served with poached eggs and toast
R 85.00
VEGAN SUNRISE
Scrambled tofu, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, avocado
R 180.00
Light Meals
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
LIGHT MEALS
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE BEEF
Grilled Wagyu beef patty, caramelised onions, rocket, tomato and kissing gherkins served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 160.00
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE CHICKEN
Southern crumbed chicken thighs, rocket and fresh tomato served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 160.00
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE VEGGIE
Smoky butterbean and chickpea smash patty, guacamole, rocket, tomato and caramelised onions served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 150.00
THE BEACH HOLIDAY TOASTED SANDWICH
Ham, mozzarella, cheddar and tomato served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
THE WEEKEND AWAY TOASTED SANDWICH
A three-cheese feast: Mozzarella, Emmentaler and cheddar with Dijon mustard served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
THE ROAD TRIP TOASTED SANDWICH
Roast chicken mayonnaise served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
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