LA VIE LENTE Bistro & Venue
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Last verified or updated by the venue on 4th Aug 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.
Experience the Joy of an Early Bird
Please take note that Breakfast is served only till 11h30.
AVOCADO & SALMON TOAST
Avocado, smoked Salmon & cucumber ribbons with rocket & lemon chive cream cheese. Choose between Rye or Health bread.
Pair with Boschendal Brut.
Pair with Boschendal Brut.
R 95.00
PETIT DEJEUNER
Freshly baked Croissant served with Gypsy ham, scrambled eggs & burst tomatoes with grated Cheddar, pesto & preserves.
R 90.00
TURKISH POACHED EGGS
Roasted sweet potatoes, poached eggs, Haloumi, fresh cucumber, baby tomatoes, tender stem broccoli, rocket served with pita and mint yogurt.
R 90.00
BIG BEN BREAKFAST
Two fried eggs, crispy bacon, 100gr beef fillet, fresh tomatoes, stuffed mushroom, toasted ciabatta all served with fries.
Pair with Pierre Jourdan MCC Brut.
Pair with Pierre Jourdan MCC Brut.
R 130.00
SUNRISE BURGER
Beef burger loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, mustard topped with a fried egg, lettuce, tomatoes and rounded of with a generous portion of ries.
R 100.00
FRENCH TOAST
Three slices of French toast served with maple syrup, bacon, mixed berries and scrambled eggs.
R 95.00
BREAKFAST PLATTER FOR TWO
Flapjacks, berries, bacon, maple syrup, fruit served with beef sausages and eggs.
Pair with Hill & Dale Brut Rose.
Pair with Hill & Dale Brut Rose.
R 180.00
Experience the Freshness of the Vegetable Garden
CITRUS, FENNEL & HERB CHICKEN SALAD (OPTIONAL VEGAN)
Citrus slices, thinly sliced fennel, pickled onions and avocado topped with grilled herb chicken breast served with black pepper vinaigrette. For a Vegan option, the chicken will be replaced with grilled vegetables.
Pair with Pierre Jourdan Tranquille.
Pair with Pierre Jourdan Tranquille.
R 100.00
PANZANELLA SALAD & HALOUMI
Ciabatta croutons tossed together with roasted peppers, tomatoes, minced garlic, olives, basil & popped capers served with fried Haloumi, tomato dressing and basil oil.
Pair with Louisvale Cinsault Rose.
Pair with Louisvale Cinsault Rose.
R 95.00
FILLET, WILD MUSHROOM & BERRY SALAD
Grilled Fillet strips with sautéed wild mushrooms and fresh berries, gremolata pine nuts & Feta.
Pair with Hermanuspietersfontein Bloos.
Pair with Hermanuspietersfontein Bloos.
R 130.00
Indulgent Starters
SPICY CHORIZO & BOCCONCINI CROQUETTE
A mouthful of spicy Chorizo sausage and Bocconcini cheese served with avocado & coriander pesto, tomato salsa & garlic aioli.
Pair with Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc.
Pair with Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc.
R 85.00
BASIL & PARMESAN CHEESE CAKE
Basil & Parmesan cheesecake served with seed crackers and chili tomato jam with roasted baby tomatoes.
Pair with Old Road Wine Juliette Sauvignon Blanc.
Pair with Old Road Wine Juliette Sauvignon Blanc.
R 80.00
CHILLI, GINGER & GARLIC GRILLED PRAWNS
Grilled prawns in chilli, ginger and garlic served on a fragrant couscous salad & gremolata.
Pair with Konkelberg Sauvignon Blanc.
Pair with Konkelberg Sauvignon Blanc.
R 90.00
OSTRICH CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced Ostrich carpaccio served with salty crackers, balsamic reduction, garlic aioli and gremolata.
Pair with Konkelberg Rouge.
Pair with Konkelberg Rouge.
R 65.00
SNACK ON A FLUTE (OPTIONAL VEGETARIAN)
Antipasto skewer served on a glass of Bubbly.
Served with Hill & Dale Brut Rosè.
Served with Hill & Dale Brut Rosè.
R 75.00
BAKED CAMEMBERT
Highest quality of Camembert cheese slowly baked served with toasted Ciabatta, fresh fruit, red onion relish, candied Hazelnuts & gremolata.
Pair with Saronsberg Earth In Motion.
Pair with Saronsberg Earth In Motion.
R 95.00
SOUP OF THE DAY
R 45.00
Experience the Excitement & Deliciousness of the Bistro
SMOKEY LENTIL STEW
Smokey red lentil stew with a combination of wholesome flavours and vegetables served with fresh, warm Vegan bread.
Pair with Sophie te’ Blanche Sauvignon Blanc.
Pair with Sophie te’ Blanche Sauvignon Blanc.
R 110.00
VEGAN PUTTANESCA
Homemade Vegan linguine with baby tomatoes, Napoli sauce, tender stem broccoli, popped Capers, lemon zest & chilli flakes.
Pair with Rustenburg Shiraz.
Pair with Rustenburg Shiraz.
R 95.00
CHEESY BEEF OR CHICKEN BURGER
Homemade beef patty or marinated chicken fillet with saucy cheese served on a sesame roll and rustic fries.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
R 95.00
JALAPENO & CHICKEN BURGER
Grilled barbeque chicken fillet topped with cheese sauce & jalapenos served with rustic fries.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
R 145.00
GORGONZOLA BEEF BURGER
Homemade beef patty topped with caramelised onions & gorgonzola sauce served with rustic fries.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap
R 145.00
HARISSA LAMB CRISPY CARROT & HALLOUMI BURGER
Harissa lamb patty topped with halloumi, crispy carrots served on rocket and garlic aioli with rustic fries.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
R 165.00
ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Flavoursome roasted beef served on Ciabatta with thinly sliced radish, crispy potato chips, garlic aioli, caramelized onions, fresh lettuce and herb cream cheese. You can have a healthy option and have salad served or alternatively, our golden fries will accompany this dish.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap.
R 110.00
FENNEL & BASIL RISOTTO
Coconut & basil pesto risotto served with braised fennel and toasted coconut shavings, basil oil and lemon zest.
Pair with Pongrazc MCC Brut.
Pair with Pongrazc MCC Brut.
R 120.00
CHICKEN KEBABS
Two chicken kebabs served on pumpkin puree with gremolata, spiced baby carrots and crispy chicken skin shards.
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
R 130.00
CHICKEN ROULADE WRAPPED WITH BACON
Spinach & feta stuffed chicken breast, served with cheesy polenta, basil cream sauce, burst cherry tomato & basil oil.
R 130.00
BARBEQUED PULLED PORK BURGER (OPTIONAL VEGETARIAN)
Honey & barbequed basted pork served on a burger bun with pickled onion, fresh homemade coleslaw and baby spinach and a generous portion of fries.
This can become a Vegetarian dish as well, we use everything except for the Pork, that will be replaced with peppers and wala you have a barbequed pulled
pepper burger.
Pair with Durbanville Hills Chardonnay.
This can become a Vegetarian dish as well, we use everything except for the Pork, that will be replaced with peppers and wala you have a barbequed pulled
pepper burger.
Pair with Durbanville Hills Chardonnay.
R 100.00
BLACK PEPPER & SEA SALT CRUSTED FILLET 300GR
Most tender of all tenderest pieces of fillet served with carrot puree, smashed baby potatoes, grilled baby corn, crispy baby spinach and a beef jus...OR we can serve it with Blue Cheese sauce, berry coulis & crispy smashed baby potato with chilli flakes... YOUR CHOICE...
Pair with Boschendal Nicolas Red.
Pair with Boschendal Nicolas Red.
R 195.00
T-BONE 500GR
500gr T-Bone, grilled to perfection, topped with tomato salsa & herb butter served with garlic aioli, roasted garlic, chili Chimichurri, Bruschetta and fries.
Pair with Hermanuspietersfontein Posmeester.
Pair with Hermanuspietersfontein Posmeester.
R 185.00
SPICY LAMB CURRY
Spicy tender lamb curry served with herbed couscous and mint yoghurt.
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
R 160.00
OUR FAMOUS PORK BELLY
Honey glazed pork belly served on a bacon & chive mash with broccoli and topped with fresh coleslaw and sweet mustard sauce.
Pair with Longridge Chardonnay.
Pair with Longridge Chardonnay.
R 160.00
BUTTER POACHED SEABASS
With chilli tomato & pineapple salsa & Beurre Blanc.
Pair with Longridge Chardonnay.
Pair with Longridge Chardonnay.
R 160.00
Pizzas
Pair with a Krafft Beer or Gin on Tap
MARGHERITA
Tomato base, olive oil, Origanum, garlic, mozzarella & cheddar cheese.
R 90.00
HAWAIIAN
Tomato base, ham, pineapple, mozzarella & cheddar cheese.
R 100.00
THE DIAZ
Barbeque base, Portuguese marinated chicken, peppers, red onion, parsley, mozzarella & cheddar cheese.
R 120.00
THE DASCHUND
Barbeque base, salami, bratwurst, Emmenthal, cherry tomatoes & mustard sour cream.
R 135.00
THE INNOCENT
Barbeque base, slow roasted lamb, cherry tomatoes, pesto mascarpone & rocket.
R 140.00
VEGETARIAN
Tomato base, peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, butternut, spinach, mozzarella & cheddar cheese.
R 130.00
BACON, AVO & FETA
Tomato base, bacon, avocado, feta, mozzarella & cheddar cheese.
R 140.00
LA VIE LENTE EDITION
Barbeque base, brie, fig, pancetta, candied walnuts, balsamic reduction, feta, cheddar cheese & mozzarella.
R 160.00
Table Platters
HOLIDAY PLATTER
White wine mussel pot with lemon & garlic Portuguese prawns and grilled seabass. Whilst enjoying this dish and sipping on a glass of Chardonnay, let you your imagination add the breaking waves on a white beach stretching for miles..
From R 160.00
SAMOOSA PLATTER
Authentic beef and chicken samoosas with spinach & feta and cheese & corn.
From R 90.00
TAPAS PLATTER
Beef carpaccio & avocado bruschetta, beef meatballs, Portuguese chicken kebabs, spinach & feta bombs, jalapeño pockets, antipasto kebabs, pita and muhammara dip.
Pair with Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
Pair with Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
From R 180.00
FAMILIA PLATTER
Want the whole family to dig into one shared meal, then this is the answer! Spinach & feta bombs, meatballs, chicken kebabs, anti-paste kebabs, beef trinchado, jalapeno pockets, marinated olives, tzatziki, pitas and bread and herbed butter – all enough for 6!
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pair with Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
R 800.00
PICNIC BASKETS (FOR TWO)
Ciabatta sandwich with basil pesto, mozzarella and salami. Portuguese chicken kebabs. Selection of cold meats. Variety of cheeses. Jalapeno pockets. Spinach & feta bombs. Preserves and marinated olives. Crackers. Fresh garden salad. Hazelnut brownies. Mini carrot cakes.
Pair with Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc.
Pair with Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc.
R 450.00
Experience the Delicacies of our Pastry Chef
CHOCOLATE DOME
Hazelnut brownie served with vanilla ice-cream, hot caramel sauce, cookie crumble, raspberry gel, passion fruit gel and berries, covered with a chocolate dome.
R 85.00
BAKLAVA
Honey & pistachio baklava served with lavender ice cream and praline dust. Even the Greek gods haunt us for this recipe...
R 95.00
LEMON MERINGUE
Zesty lemon meringue tart topped with Italian meringue.
R 70.00
STRAWBERRY SORBET
Strawberry sorbet with blueberry jelly, gooseberry gel, raspberry meringues, lemon curd, lemon dust and black pepper tuile. Perfect palette cleanser!
R 70.00
IRISH COFFEE/DOM PEDRO
(WHISKEY, KAHLUA, AMARULA)
R 50.00
SELECTION OF CAKES & TARTS
Priced per piece/slice
R 60.00
Experience the Joy of Being a Kid
FLAPJACKS
Fun filled board of flapjacks and bacon and cream and syrup and fruits. You build your own tower of joy!
R 65.00
TOASTED CHICKEN MAYO
Toasted chicken mayonnaise sandwich with fries or salad.
R 45.00
LINGUINE ALFREDO
Our homemade Linguine with ham. PS we left the mushrooms out for a reason...
R 45.00
CHICKEN BASKET
Selection of chicken strips and a drumstick and fries.
R 60.00
SCRAMBLED EGG & TOAST
Yes, we know, we have picky little eaters amongst us, and they are still welcome!
R 30.00
KIDS VEG PLATTER
A delicious platter full of fruit and vegetables and cheese (optional at R25 extra).
R 55.00
KIDDIES PIZZA
Pizza with ham, cheese & pineapple
R 50.00
ICE CREAM IN A TUB
(Strawberry, Chocolate or Vanilla)
R 20.00
A VANILLA CUPCAKE WITH A SURPRISE
R 25.00
RAINBOW JELLY AND CUSTARD
R 25.00
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 4th Aug 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. ---
THE JOY OF AN EARLY BIRD
Please take note that Breakfast is served only till 11h30
BERRY GRANOLA JAR
Homemade maple granola, berry curd, honey yogurt and macerated berries.
R 65.00
SMASHED AVO AND EGG TOAST
Toast with smashed avocado, wholegrain mustard cream cheese, chili oil, rocket and roasted tomatoes topped with poached eggs.
Optional:
Add bacon R30
Add smoked salmon R35
Optional:
Add bacon R30
Add smoked salmon R35
R 75.00
BACON, EGG TOASTED BAGEL/CRIOSSANT
Toasted bagel or fresh croissant topped with bacon, scrambled eggs, chive cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and parsley aioli.
(REPLACE BACON WITH SMOKED SALMON for R15)
(REPLACE BACON WITH SMOKED SALMON for R15)
R 90.00
SUNRISE BURGER AND FRIES
180G 100
R 110.00
BACON AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA
Bacon and mushroom frittata topped with rocket, goats’ cheese and balsamic reduction.
R 90.00
FALAFEL BOWL
Falafels served with hummus, herb tzatziki, rocket, crispy chickpeas, cucumber and radish, red onion salsa and fresh tomatoes.
Add an egg (poached, fried, or scrambled) R10
Add an egg (poached, fried, or scrambled) R10
R 100.00
BIG BEN BREAKFAST
Two fried eggs, crispy bacon, 100g fillet, fresh tomatoes, fries, stuffed mushrooms, and toasted ciabatta.
R 140.00
FRENCH TOAST
Three slices of French toast served with bacon, scrambled eggs, maple syrup and berries.
R 95.00
BREAKFAST PLATTER FOR TWO
4 flapjacks served with bacon, beef sausages, scrambled eggs, variety fruits, maple syrup and chantilly cream.
R 200.00
STARTERS
PAN-FRIED FETA WITH THYME AND HONEY
Pan-fried feta served with rye crisp, fig preserve, balsamic reduction, basil oil and thyme honey.
R 90.00
BEEF TATAKI
Beef tataki served with wasabi aioli, crispy garlic, spring onion, chimichurri, and green leaf salad.
R 100.00
BBQ PRAWNS
BBQ prawns served with pineapple salsa and gremolata.
R 110.00
PORK BELLY SKEWERS
Crispy pork belly skewers with Vietnamese caramel sauce and pickled salad.
R 95.00
SPICY CHORIZO AND BOCCONCINI CROQUETTE
Spicy chorizo and bocconcini croquettes served with tomato salsa and garlic aioli and avocado pesto.
R 90.00
Baked Camembert 2-Share
Baked camembert served with toasted ciabatta, fresh fruit, red onion relish, candied hazelnuts, and gremolata.
R 95.00
CHICKEN LIVERS
Your choice of lemon and herb or spicy creamy chicken livers, served with bruschetta.
R 70.00
SOUP OF THE DAY
R 50.00
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
TRIPLE CHICKEN/BEEF CHEESEBURGER WITH FRIES
Triple beef or chicken patties with triple cheese and served with fries.
Add jalapeno R 15
Add jalapeno R 15
R 110.00
GORGONZOLA BEEF BURGER
180g beef patty topped with gorgonzola sauce and caramelised onions served with fries.
R 150.00
PULLED PORK BURGER
BBQ pulled pork topped with creamy coleslaw and pickled onions served with fries.
R 130.00
ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Roast beef (rare) with tomato chutney, caramelised onions, horseradish cream, rocket served with fries.
R 120.00
HOT CHICKEN PANINI WITH HONEY BUTTER
Fried chicken with lettuce, tomato, honey butter and parsley aioli served with fries.
R 120.00
MAINS
VEGAN PUTTANESCA
Linguine pasta with napoli sauce, olives, broccoli, tomato, fried capers, chili flakes and lemon zest.
R 110.00
PANCETTA AND PEA PENNE
Penne pasta with peas and crispy pancetta with goat’s cheese, and lemon zest.
R 130.00
SPICY BUTTERBEAN, CHICKPEA, AND BUTTERNUT STEW
Fragrant and spicy butterbean, chickpea, and butternut stew with leeks, baby spinach and tahini “yogurt” served with couscous.
R 110.00
ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE
Roasted airline chicken served with cauliflower puree, goat’s cheese, chicken thyme jus and broccoli.
R 160.00
CHICKEN ROULADE STUFFED WITH BUTTERNUT & FETA
Chicken roulade with butternut and feta wrapped in bacon served with polenta and rocket pesto.
R 160.00
PORK BELLY WITH BACON AND CHIVE MASH
Honey glazed pork belly served with bacon and chive mash, crispy sweet potato, sweet mustard sauce, basil oil, charred onion puree and apple and fennel slaw.
R 180.00
BEEF FILLET WITH SAUTEED SPINACH
300g beef fillet served with crispy baby potatoes, sautéed spinach, and creamy brandy pepper sauce.
R 210.00
BEEF RAGU
Shredded beef ragu served with parmesan polenta.
R 160.00
PAN-FRIED HAKE
Pan-fried hake with chorizo, potatoes and green beans and lemon garlic butter sauce served with a garden salad.
R 180.00
T-BONE 500G
500g T-BONE served with tomato salsa, chilli chimichurri, roasted garlic, garlic aioli, herb butter and crispy baby potatoes.
R 200.00
SPICY LAMB CURRY
Spicy lamb curry served with rice and mint yogurt.
R 180.00
Platters
VEGETARIAN PLATTER
Pitas, grilled artichokes, olives, falafels, feta, crudite vegetables, fresh fruits, babaganoush, hummus, basil pesto and roasted garlic.
From R 150.00
ITALIAN CHARCUTURIE AND FROMAGE PLATTER
Cocktail rolls, olives, roasted tomatoes, caprese kebabs, prosciutto, salami, chorizo, melon and watermelon balls, bocconcini, gorgonzola, herb goat’s cheese, camembert and basil pesto.
From R 200.00
SPANISH TAPAS PLATTER
Chorizo croquettes, patatas bravas, spanish meatballs, marinated olives, paprika chicken skewers, garlic tomato bruschetta, prosciutto and melon skewers, toasted pitas and romesco dip.
From R 200.00
SEAFOOD PLATTER
Shrimp springrolls, cripsy tempura prawns, parsley and white wine mussels, beer battered hake nuggets, homemade sweet chilli sauce and tartar sauce.
From R 200.00
TABLE PLATTER FOR 6
Toasted pitas, marinated olives, caprese kebabs, chorizo croquettes, spanish meatballs, paprika chicken skewers, beer battered hake nuggets, tomato bruschetta, tempura prawns, tartar sauce, hummus, romesco sauce and beef trinchado.
R 900.00
THE FRESHNESS OF THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SALAD
Roasted butternut with rocket, sunflower seeds, candied walnuts and herb dressing.
- Add goats cheese R 25
- Add goats cheese R 25
R 90.00
SESAME CHICKEN SALAD
Sesame grilled chicken with red cabbage, carrots, cubed cucumber, toasted almonds, and sesame soy dressing.
R 110.00
FILLET, WILD MUSHROOMS AND BERRY SALAD
Grilled fillet strips with sautéed wild mushrooms and fresh berries, gremolata, pine nuts and feta.
R 140.00
THE DELICACIES OF OUR PASTRY CHEF
SOUTH AFRICA
Moist malva sponge, peppermint crisp ice-cream, milk tart filled magwinya, gulab jab crumble, tameletjie and caramel custard.
R 90.00
MIXED BERRY PAVLOVA
Vanilla pavlova with macerated berries, lemon curd and whipped Chantilly cream.
R 70.00
LEMON CURD TART
Lemon curd tart with toasted meringue, raspberry coulis, mint and candied lemon zest.
R 75.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TART
Dark chocolate tart with caramel hazelnut cream and candied hazelnuts.
R 90.00
DECONSTRUCTED CHEESECAKE
Deconstructed mango and passionfruit cheesecake mousse, oats crumble, passionfruit curd, mango gel and fresh mint.
R 80.00
DESSERT PLATTER
Mini pavlova with cream and fruit, brownies, fruit custard tarts, variety fruit and chocolate covered strawberries.
R 100.00
THE JOY OF BEING A KID
KIDS FLAPJACK
Flapjacks, bacon, and fruit drizzled with maple syrup.
R 65.00
YOGURT FRUIT BOWL
Yogurt served with fresh mixed fruits.
R 50.00
EGG IN A HOLE TOAST
Egg in a hole toast served with bacon.
R 50.00
KIDS VEGGIE AND FRUIT PLATTER
Fresh crudite vegetables with mixed fruits and tzatziki.
R 60.00
KIDS MIX BASKET
Chicken strips, cheese grillers and meatballs with fries.
R 80.00
MEATBALL SPAGHETTI
Beef meatballs with spaghetti and napoli sauce.
R 60.00
KIDS PIZZA
Kids pizza with ham, pineapple and cheese.
R 50.00
SUNDAY ICE-CREAM CUP
Vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce and condiments.
R 35.00
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