Punchinello's at Pivot Hotel Montecasino
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OLD MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
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.
PUNCHINELLO’S SHARING STARTER
Antipasti
Antipasti | halloumi | peppadew | olives | artichoke | peppers | sliced cold meats
R 135.00
STARTERS
Chicken terrine
Chicken terrine | smoked tomato puree | apple gel | pistachio nuts | radish | lemon biscotti | pickles
R 125.00
Grilled tiger prawns
Grilled tiger prawns | pineapple & peppadew salsa | peri peri sauce
R 130.00
Angus beef carpaccio
Angus beef carpaccio | pomegranate | pickles | raspberry & vanilla dressing | spicy mayo | parmesan | Asian greens
R 155.00
Goat cheese & herb croquettes
Goat cheese & herb croquettes | beetroot | orange gel | pickles
R 105.00
SOUPS
Freshly made soup of the day
R 65.00
SALADS
Greek salad
Greek salad | tomato | cucumber | onion | Danish feta | olives
R 75.00
Caesar salad
Caesar salad | croutons | bacon | poached egg | cos lettuce | anchovy | Caesar dressing
R 110.00
Chicken & avocado poke bowl
Chicken & avocado poke bowl | tomato | cucumber | red onions | micro greens | quinoa
R 105.00
Pumpkin & chick pea salad
Pumpkin & chick pea salad | charred pineapple | red onions | pumpkin seeds | tomatoes | radish | cranberries
R 85.00
MAINS
250g Angus fillet
250g Angus fillet | pink peppercorn | berry purée | hummus | baby carrots | baby onion
R 300.00
Braised lamb shank
Braised lamb shank | borlotti beans | saffron risotto
R 285.00
Pork belly
Pork belly | mashed potatoes | tender stem broccoli | port jus
R 235.00
Peri-peri baby chicken
Peri-peri baby chicken | roasted baby vegetables
R 195.00
Line fish
Line fish | sweet potato | butternut | mussels | shrimps | beurre blanc
R 255.00
Durban style lamb curry
Durban style lamb curry | aromatic rice | sambal | roti
R 195.00
Butter chicken curry
Butter chicken curry | aromatic rice | roti | sambal
R 185.00
GRILLS
700g Tomahawk steak
700g Tomahawk steak | chips | chimichurri sauce | mustards (sharing for 2)
R 650.00
300g Chalmer rump
300g Chalmer rump | chips | chimichurri sauce | mustards
R 350.00
300g Beef sirloin
R 245.00
6 Tiger prawns
R 230.00
400g T-bone steak
R 250.00
SIDES
Seasonal baby vegetables
R 40.00
Mash Potatoes
R 40.00
Chips
R 40.00
Creamy Spinach
R 40.00
Sautéed Spinach
R 40.00
Seasonal Salad
R 40.00
SAUCES
Mushroom
R 40.00
green peppercorn
R 40.00
Napolitano
R 40.00
PASTAS AND RISSOTOS
Porcini & caulifl ower risotto
Porcini & caulifl ower risotto | basil oil | crispy onion | parmesan
R 130.00
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Spaghetti Puttanesca | anchovy | olives | tomato | capers | Napolitano | parmesan
R 145.00
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Gnocchi Gorgonzola | basil | walnut | parmesan
R 110.00
PIZZAS
Margherita
Margherita | cherry tomatoes | mozzarella
R 100.00
Punchinello’s special
Punchinello’s special | ham | avocado | pineapple | garlic | peppadew | mozzarella (ham can be replaced with chicken)
R 135.00
Quattro stagioni
Quattro stagioni | olives | artichokes | mushroom | sundried tomatoes | mozzarella
R 120.00
Butter chicken
Butter chicken | coriander | mozzarella | tomato salsa
R 150.00
Mega meaty
Mega meaty | bacon | beef mince | chicken breast | mozzarella | mustard aioli
R 165.00
DESSERTS
Dark chocolate fondant
Dark chocolate fondant | salty caramel | raspberry ice cream
R 95.00
Lemon cheese cake
Lemon cheese cake | brandy snaps | vanilla cream | orange rings
R 90.00
Tiramisu
Tiramisu | cherry gel | mint & vanilla ice cream
R 90.00
Coconut & berry panna cotta
Coconut & berry panna cotta | caramelised popcorn
R 90.00
South African cheese platter from the local Indezi River Creamery
South African cheese platter from the local Indezi River Creamery | preserves | crackers
R 125.00
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
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
Salt & pepper calamari
chiffonade side salad | sweet chilli sauce | lemon wedge
R 125.00
BBQ chicken wings
smokey BBQ sauce | onion straws & garlic aioli
R 130.00
White wine mussel pot
creamy white wine sauce | garlic | lemon | fresh parsley | toasted panini
R 135.00
Anti-pasta
bocconcini cheese | peppadew’s® | marinated olives | grilled artichokes | roasted peppers | sliced cold meats | dips
R 170.00
Punchinello’s sharing platter
chicken wings | calamari | beef satay | shoestring fries | crumbed mushrooms | red pepper aioli | sweet chilli
R 250.00
SALADS
Classical Greek
Danish feta | kalamata olives | red onions | tomatoes
R 95.00
Roma
romaine lettuce | red onions | parmesan cheese | Italian salami | green olives | soft boiled egg
R 125.00
Thai chicken
Thai marinated chicken breast | roasted cherry tomatoes | chopped celery | roasted cashew nuts | sesame seeds | Thai chilli lime dressing
R 130.00
Vegan cobb
sliced avocado | fried tofu | chickpeas | red onions | grilled corn | carrot ribbons | cherry tomato | mixed lettuce | rocket
R 175.00
SOUP
Freshly made soup of the day
R 80.00
PIZZAS
All pizza bases are homemade, served with mozzarella cheese & finished with fresh rocket
Classic Margherita
thinly sliced tomatoes
R 120.00
Salami & basil
salami | fresh basil leaves | basil pesto
R 155.00
Montecarne
chorizo | marinated beef strips | hickory ham | red onions | garlic
R 180.00
Pizza alle verdure
mushrooms | roasted peppers | red onions | green olives | feta cheese
R 140.00
Seafood
prawns | calamari | mussels | anchovies | garlic
R 230.00
Chicken & avocado
grilled chicken breast | mushrooms | peppadew’s® | avocado
R 170.00
PASTAS
Your choice of pasta, choose between linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti
Stella del mare
seafood pasta | Napolitana sauce | half shell mussels | prawns | calamari | parmesan tulle
R 225.00
Pesto
homemade basil pesto | parmesan cheese
R 140.00
Sundried tomato grilled chicken
creamy based sauce | mushrooms | sundried tomatoes | blanched tender stem broccoli | Cajun grilled chicken breast
R 180.00
Eggplant & zucchini symphony
vegan pasta | pan-seared eggplant & zucchini | balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes | tofu
R 150.00
MAINS
Braised lamb shank
garlic parmesan mash | sautéed baby carrots & baby onions
R 285.00
Beer-battered fried hake
pickled red onions | lime & dill aioli
R 155.00
Honey-glazed pork belly
sweet potato & ginger mash | sweet soy sautéed Bok Choy | apple cider sauce
R 240.00
Oxtail gnocchi
slow-braised & pulled beef oxtail | homemade gnocchi | truffle oil | fresh rocket | parmesan
R 260.00
Butter chicken curry
basmati rice | poppadum | roti | sambals | raita | mango atchar
R 195.00
Lamb curry
basmati rice | poppadum | roti | sambals | raita | mango atchar
R 230.00
Potato & chickpea curry
basmati rice | poppadum | roti | sambals | raita | mango atchar
R 130.00
FROM THE GRILL
All grills served with your choice of sauce & side
250g Dukkah spiced beef fillet
R 280.00
300g Beef sirloin
R 260.00
400g T-bone
R 285.00
500g Pork ribs
R 275.00
200g Kingklip
R 245.00
Black tiger prawns (6)
R 270.00
SAUCES
Chimichurri
R 50.00
Peri-peri
R 50.00
Mushroom
R 50.00
Chilli garlic
R 50.00
Gorgonzola cheese
R 50.00
Beef jus
R 50.00
SIDES
Shoestring fries
R 50.00
Sweet potato fries
R 50.00
Seasonal vegetables
R 50.00
Creamed spinach
R 50.00
Garden salad
R 50.00
Mash potato
R 50.00
DESSERTS
Death by chocolate
dark chocolate fondant | white chocolate espresso ice cream | chocolate Rocher
R 110.00
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée
cranberry biscotti | ginger & rhubarb glazed berries
R 100.00
New York cheesecake
raspberry coulis | orange disc | orange cured shortbread | pistachio dust
R 105.00
Chocolate ganache mousse
chocolate sauce | deconstructed chocolate sponge | chocolate tuiles
R 95.00
Seasonal fruit platter
R 85.00
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