Vela Restaurant
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Last verified or updated by the venue on 6th Feb 2024.
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
RUMP TRINCHADO
A succulent and flavourful dish with 200 g tender rump cubes in red wine, garlic, and bay leaf gravy.
R 125.00
CHICKEN TRINCHADO
Tender chicken breast cubes in a mild, peri-creamy sauce infused with flavours of garlic, onion and peppers.
R 105.00
CHOURICO HALF
Grilled slices of traditional Portuguese sausage bursting with rich, savoury goodness.
R 85.00
CHOURICO FULL
Grilled slices of traditional Portuguese sausage bursting with rich, savoury goodness.
R 115.00
CREAMY CHICKEN LIVERS (HOT OR MILD)
Choose between hot or mild peri-peri seasoning. Tender chicken livers bathed in a luscious creamy white wine sauce.
R 95.00
CHICKEN GIBLETS (HOT OR MILD)
Chicken giblets cooked in a traditional Portuguese sauce and served with freshly baked bread.
R 95.00
MUSSELS
Plump, succulent mussels steamed to perfection and infused with a creamy and aromatic dry white wine sauce.
R 140.00
OYSTERS (SQ)
Delight in the finest assortment of oysters sourced from pristine waters. Our knowledgeable waiting staff will guide you through our selection.
R 0.00
SOUP OF THE DAY (SQ)
Discover the delightful Soup of the Day by inquiring with your waitron. Our talented chefs create a rotating selection of soups using the freshest ingredients and culinary inspiration.
R 0.00
GORGONZOLA BLACK MUSHROOM
A large black mushroom baked with a delightful filling of blue cheese, garlic, tomatoes, and thyme.
R 85.00
SQUID HEADS GRILLED OR FRIED
Grilled or fried squid heads, perfectly cooked and served in a flavorful garlic olio sauce.
R 98.00
RISSOLES
Moon-shaped delectable parcels filled with fresh Mozambican fish, accompanied by a vibrant side of fresh greens.
R 85.00
FISH CAKES
Delectable cakes crafted with a combination of 2/3 types of fish, carefully blended with aromatic coriander and fresh herbs. Lightly shallow-fried to perfection.
R 85.00
SNAILS VOULE VON
Tender snails generously coated in a creamy garlic butter and pepper sauce. Served with home-baked garlic bread.
R 96.00
MARROW BONES
Marrow bones carefully roasted with olive oil, garlic, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
R 85.00
Salads
TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD
Greek salad featuring chunky tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, radish, olives, red cabbage, and carrots, served on a bed of mixed lettuce.
R 120.00
GRILLED CUCUMBER & CALAMARI SALAD
Grilled cucumber and olives, perfectly mixed and tossed with grilled calamari, accompanied by fresh, crisp ingredients and a hint of peri-peri.
R 110.00
CHICKEN SALAD
Crisp cucumber, ripe tomato, refreshing butter lettuce, tangy onion, and creamy avocado with a savoury twist of chicken livers, flavorful chourico, and grilled chicken breast.
R 120.00
VELA SALAD
Tender slivers of seared beef prime cuts tossed with a medley of crisp butter lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrots and chickpeas. Topped with hummus and dressed with a drizzle of olive oil vinaigrette.
R 125.00
CHICKEN & PRAWN SALAD
Grilled peri-peri chicken and succulent prawns served on a bed of fresh, mixed greens.
R 155.00
VILLAGE SALAD
Generous chunks of tomato, cucumber, onion, and peppers, topped with creamy feta cheese. Seasoned with rock salt and drizzled with flavorful olive oil.
R 145.00
Grills
Indulge in our delectable grills – each served with one side of your choice.
PERI-PERI CHICKEN
Tender baby chicken expertly grilled to perfection and basted in our secret Vela peri-peri sauce.
R 180.00
PORTUGUESE STEAK (300g)
A 300g rump steak, aged for 21 days, expertly grilled and topped with sliced bacon and a soft egg. Served with a delectable bitoque sauce.
R 250.00
ESPETADA RUMP (450g)
Three succulent 150g pieces of meat coated in bay leaves and rock salt dust. Served alongside deep-fried Milho Frito (fried pap).
R 240.00
FILLET (250g)
AAA fillet grilled to perfection.
R 245.00
RUMP (300g)
21 Day dry-aged rump grilled to your liking.
R 205.00
CHICKEN BREAST
300g Succulently grilled chicken breast topped with secret Vela sauce.
R 175.00
STEAK OF THE WEEK (SQ)
Matured steak of the week, grilled to perfection.
R 0.00
MR. T-BONE
600g Mr. T-Bone grilled to perfection.
R 250.00
THIN LAMB CHOPS PER KG (SQ)
Paper thin chops flavoured with salt, pepper and paprika.
R 0.00
THICK PORK CHOPS PER KG (SQ)
Thick pork chops grilled to perfection and flavoured with salt, pepper and paprika.
R 0.00
PORK RIBS (600g)
600g Pork ribs, prepared with our famous secret homemade basting and cooked to perfection.
R 275.00
Burgers
Served with round or straight chips and onion rings.
BEEF BURGER
Juicy 250g beef patty, perfectly grilled and served on a Portuguese bun. Topped with melted cheese, fresh tomato, crispy bacon, caramelised onions and a perfectly cooked egg.
R 145.00
CHICKEN BURGER
Succulent chicken fillet, perfectly cooked and nestled in a Portuguese bun with melted cheese, ripe tomato slices, and crispy bacon.
R 125.00
VELA JALAPENO BURGER
Sizzling 250g beef patty in a Portuguese bun, topped with flavorful cheddar cheese, a perfectly cooked egg, crispy bacon, fiery jalapeños, and a zesty chilli mayo mix.
R 145.00
Traditional
BEAN STEW & EISBEIN
Slow-cooked for 6 hours, tender beans and smokey eisbein are elevated with a luscious smoked paprika sauce. Served with fresh bread.
R 280.00
SEAFOOD CURRY
200g of the freshest line fish, accompanied by three plump mussels, three succulent prince prawns, and 100g of tender calamari immersed in a creamy coconut and curry sauce. Enhanced with a touch of cream and served alongside fragrant coconut rice.
R 305.00
PRAWN CURRY
Half a kilo of succulent and spicy prawn meat expertly cooked in a traditional creamy coconut sauce. Served alongside fragrant coconut rice.
R 225.00
CRAB CURRY (SQ)
Mozambican deep-sea crab, meticulously cooked in fragrant aromas, perfectly complemented by the accompanying coconut rice.
R 0.00
VEGAN CURRY
A medley of vibrant vegetables cooked in a rich coconut cream sauce. Infused with a touch of peri-peri and served alongside fragrant coconut rice.
R 180.00
RUMP TRINCHADO (400g)
A delightful combination of flavourful trinchado sauce and tender, juicy beef cooked to your preference.
R 245.00
Seafood
SARDINAS – SARDINES
Three sardines expertly seasoned with rock salt. Served alongside tender boiled potatoes, drizzled with flavourful olive oil, and accompanied by grilled peppers and garlic.
R 110.00
½kg PRINCE PRAWNS
Prince prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 215.00
1kg PRINCE PRAWNS
Prince prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 385.00
6 QUEEN PRAWNS
Queen prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 195.00
8 QUEEN PRAWNS
Queen prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 215.00
10 QUEEN PRAWNS
Queen prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 235.00
KING PRAWNS (SQ EACH)
King prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 0.00
TIGER MEDIUM (SQ EACH)
Tiger medium prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 0.00
TIGER GIANT (SQ EACH)
Tiger giant prawns grilled to perfection. Served with zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 0.00
LOBSTER (SQ)
Choose between our succulent grilled lobster or our indulgent Lobster Thermidor. Opt for the grilled lobster to experience the natural flavours of the tender meat, perfectly enhanced by the smokey char of the grill.
If you prefer a rich and creamy delight, the Lobster Thermidor awaits you, with its luscious sauce featuring a delightful blend of ingredients.
If you prefer a rich and creamy delight, the Lobster Thermidor awaits you, with its luscious sauce featuring a delightful blend of ingredients.
R 0.00
LANGOUSTINES (SQ)
Langoustines expertly cooked to perfection. Served with a side of zesty lemon, garlic butter and one side.
R 0.00
2kg QUEEN PRAWNS BOWL (SQ)
2kg Succulent butterflied queen prawns generously coated in a garlic and butter sauce. Served with four sides of your choice.
R 0.00
2kg KING PRAWNS BOWL (SQ)
2kg Succulent butterflied King prawns generously coated in a garlic and butter sauce. Served with four sides of your choice.
R 0.00
MUSSEL BOWL (SQ)
A delectable combination of plump mussels cooked in a creamy garlic sauce, enhanced with the richness of beer. Served with a side of creamy mayonnaise and crispy chips.
R 0.00
PAELLA
Portuguese-style paella combining an array of shellfish, fish, calamari, and chorico, all cooked to perfection. Infused with the richness of saffron juice.
R 265.00
BACALHAU GRELHADO (SQ)
Grilled salted codfish, lovingly prepared to juicy perfection! Served alongside tender boiled potatoes, roasted peppers, and a touch of burnt garlic.
R 0.00
BACALHAU A BRAS (SQ)
Salted codfish flakes expertly pan-fried with onions, garlic, and parsley, tossed with crispy potatoes and perfectly cooked eggs.
R 0.00
LINE FISH (SQ)
To discover the catch of the day, simply ask your knowledgeable waitron, who will be delighted to guide you through our selection. Served with one side.
R 0.00
GRILLED CALAMARI
Tender and flavorful Falkland calamari tubes grilled to perfection! Served with a luscious lemon butter sauce.
R 170.00
VELA’S SOL
A succulent piece of sol and plump prawns expertly grilled and bathed in a tantalising sauce made from dry white wine and reduced garlic. Topped with a delectable layer of melted cheese.
R 345.00
STUFFED CALAMARI
Tender calamari tubes filled with a tantalising mixture of chicken livers, chourico, prawn, rice, tomato, and a touch of peri-peri spice. Gently simmered in a slow-cooked tomato and white wine sauce.
R 225.00
PRAWN NATIONAL
Succulent prawns sautéed with a medley of onion, garlic, paprika, mild peri-peri, and a touch of beer. Finished with a creamy twist.
R 290.00
PRAWN NATIONAL
Succulent prawns sautéed with a medley of onion, garlic, paprika, mild peri-peri, and a touch of beer. Finished with a creamy twist.
R 290.00
FISH CASSEROLE
Our fish of the day, filleted to perfection, immersed in a tantalising mix of tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh chillies, parsley and a splash of white wine.
R 135.00
Pastas
Penne, Parpadelle or Spaghetti.
BOLOGNAISE RAGU
R 135.00
CHICKEN LIVER PASTA
R 135.00
SEAFOOD PASTA
R 260.00
FILLETO MUSHROOM
R 190.00
AGLI OLIO
R 110.00
VEGGIE PASTA
Black mushrooms, black olives, onion and tomato.
R 105.00
NAPOLITANA PASTA
Adorned with a sautéed onion and tomato mixture, infused with flavours of paprika, basil, and a vibrant combination of red and green peppers. Garnished with a fresh basil leaf.
R 95.00
ALFREDO
Made with bacon and chicken breast, garlic, cream, olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsley and onion.
R 139.00
Sides
FRIED CHIPS (ROUND OR STRAIGHT CUT)
R 45.00
DIRTY RICE
R 48.00
COCONUT RICE
R 48.00
SAVOURY RICE
R 40.00
SIDE SALAD
R 52.00
GRILLED OLIVES
R 52.00
ROAST VEGETABLES
R 52.00
MLIHO FRITO/ FRIED PAP
R 52.00
MASH
R 48.00
GARLIC ROLL
R 8.00
BOILED POTATOES
R 35.00
Sauces
MUSHROOM SAUCE
R 40.00
JACK DANIELS PEPPER SAUCE
R 40.00
SMOKED CHEESE SAUCE
R 40.00
BITOQUE SAUCE
R 40.00
Kiddie's Menu
KIDDIES SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE
Kiddies spaghetti cheese R9 extra
R 90.00
DEEP FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
Served with a choice of chips or Hannah’s mash (butternut & potato)
R 90.00
150g KIDS SLIDER BURGER
Served with a choice of chips or Hannah’s mash (butternut & potato)
R 90.00
125g GRILLED CALAMARI
Served with a choice of chips or Hannah’s mash (butternut & potato)
R 95.00
6 PRINCE PRAWNS
Served with a choice of chips or Hannah’s mash (butternut & potato)
R 95.00
250g KIDDIES RIBLETS
Served with a choice of chips or Hannah’s mash (butternut & potato)
R 95.00
Desserts
ICE CREAM & HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE
R 35.00
DESSERT OF THE DAY
Savour our daily homemade dessert - freshly made and ever-changing. From decadent cakes to creamy puddings and delightful tarts, it’s a tantalising surprise for your taste buds.
R 85.00
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