Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

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OLD MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 13th Feb 2026.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions
STARTERS
Seared Salmon
Norwegian Salmon rolled in masala, avocado & green chilli purée, ponzu melon & wild rocket
R 205.00
Cape Hope ‘Chokka’
Lime & coriander sous vide calamari, fried rice noodles, seaweed and crispy tentacles
R 142.00
Beetroot & Pear
Thinly sliced beetroot, red onion & pear tart with toasted pine nut, goats cheese mousse, gratinated parmesan and a dill dressing
R 125.00
Citrus Fennel Salad
Fresh fennel salad, orange, feta, toasted pecan nuts with a citrus dressing
R 152.00
MAINS
Glazed Salmon
Norwegian Salmon glazed with soy, chilli & ginger, served with Xhosa inspired Umfino
R 395.00
Grilled Ribeye
250g succulent cut of beef, grilled king oyster mushroom, herb salted ‘Bafana’ fries and a Madagascan green peppercorn sauce
R 415.00
Samp & Mushroom ‘Risotto’
Samp prepared in a Risotto style served with a pan-fried king oyster mushroom, topped with toasted cashew nuts
R 345.00
Tree of Life
Charred cauliflower, mixed grain pilau, tomato chutney, toasted almond flakes, pickled red onion and horseradish dressing.
R 185.00
Mozambique Prawns
Grilled peri-peri prawns, corn ribs, coriander, dill & citrus micro green salad with a corn & saffron aïoli
R 275.00
DESSERT
Double Jasmine
Fried jasmine rice ice-cream topped with a burnt honey syrup
R 138.00
Pistachio Mousse
Pistachio mousse, dark chocolate crémeux, date & coconut crust
R 132.00
Pina Colada
Creamy panna cotta, lime zest and stewed pineapple
R 125.00
Dinner Menu
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Dinner Menu
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MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 24th Apr 2026.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions
STARTERS
Nelson Mandela Rose
Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel.
R 173.00
Rooibos Springbok
Rooibos glazed springbok loin, charred corn, olive & biltong soil, served with beetroot & goats cheese pockets
R 175.00
Blackened Aubergine
Charred aubergine, wild mushroom reduction, mushroom purée, watercress pesto, amasi labneh topped with black truffle zest
R 165.00
Smoked Snoek Terrine
Smoked snoek layered with roasted butternut & mozzarella served with a butternut & saffron velouté, topped with smoked leek oil and cayenne pepper cashews
R 145.00
Lamb Arancini
Biryani inspired risotto balls, braised curried lamb, served with an amasi raita and a carrot, ginger & coriander sambal.
R 138.00
MAINS
Short Rib
Smoked snoek layered with roasted butternut & mozzarella served with a butternut & saffron velouté, topped with smoked leek oil and cayenne pepper cashews
R 348.00
Chicken & Prawn Involtini
Chicken breast stuffed with a prawn, spinach & ricotta mousseline, served with butter chicken sauce, sautéed gnocchi and coriander pesto
R 295.00
Tree of Life
Charred cauliflower, mixed grain pilau with tomato chutney, toasted almond flakes, pickled red onion and horseradish dressing.
R 185.00
Umqa
A Xhosa inspired citrus polenta served with dried butternut, butternut shavings & toasted pumpkin seeds
R 145.00
DESSERT
Bittersweet
Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps
R 125.00
Pineapple Sorbet
Homemade sorbet served with a pineapple & mint salsa
R 138.00
466/64
Cheesecake with Ladyfingers casing, topped with Nesquik white chocolate ganache, served with a berry compote
R 132.00
SET MENU
Standard set menu (per person)
STARTERS
Nelson Mandela Rose
Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel.

Umhluzi Wenkomo
Oxtail dim sum severed in a hearty chilli beef broth, topped with fresh carrot, leek & ginger crisps.

Beetroot Tartare
Beetroot & herb tartare, braised baby onion with chives, roasted garlic yoghurt & herb oil

MAINS
Lamb Shank
Curried lamb shank, roasted garlic & thyme mash potato, braised cabbage and spinach, drizzled with coriander & amasi raita,

Smoked Aubergine & Coconut Risotto
Smoked aubergine, coconut & lemon risotto, roasted artichoke, topped with confit lemon, toasted pine nuts, coriander gel and parmesan shavings

Winter Seabass
Pan-fried seabass, served with broccoli and a corn & dill sauce, topped with pickled cauliflower shavings & chilli oil

DESSERTS
Bittersweet
Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps

Ginger Pudding
Sticky ginger pudding, homemade amarula ice-cream and ginger soil.

Amasi & Pear
Sour milk mousse, sherry poached pear served with a berry coulis, amasi crumble & dehydrated pear
R 795.00
Set menu with wine pairing (per person)
STARTERS
Nelson Mandela Rose
Seared Norwegian Salmon served in an Imfino velouté, amasi drizzle & lemon gel.
Paired with Aslina Chardonnay

Umhluzi Wenkomo
Oxtail dim sum severed in a hearty chilli beef broth, topped with fresh carrot, leek & ginger crisps.
Paired with Steenberg Merlot

Beetroot Tartare
Beetroot & herb tartare, braised baby onion with chives, roasted garlic yoghurt & herb oil
Paired with Paul Cluver Estate Pinot Noir

MAINS
Lamb Shank
Curried lamb shank, roasted garlic & thyme mash potato, braised cabbage and spinach, drizzled with coriander & amasi raita,
Paired with Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon

Smoked Aubergine & Coconut Risotto
Smoked aubergine, coconut & lemon risotto, roasted artichoke, topped with confit lemon, toasted pine nuts, coriander gel and parmesan shavings
Paired with Aslina Chardonnay

Winter Seabass
Pan-fried seabass, served with broccoli and a corn & dill sauce, topped with pickled cauliflower shavings & chilli oil
Paired with Ken Forrester Old Vine Chenin Blanc

DESSERTS
Bittersweet
Butternut & cinnamon crème brûlée, served with honeycomb and butternut crisps

Ginger Pudding
Sticky ginger pudding, homemade amarula ice-cream and ginger soil.

Amasi & Pear
Sour milk mousse, sherry poached pear served with a berry coulis, amasi crumble & dehydrated pear
All our desserts are paired with Mr. Mandela’s preferred wine Boschendal Vin D’Or
R 1,410.00
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