LA VIE LENTE Bistro & Venue

MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 30th Jan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
R 90.00
OSTRICH CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced Ostrich carpaccio served with salty crackers, balsamic reduction, garlic aioli and gremolata.



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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
R 185.00
SPICY LAMB CURRY
Spicy tender lamb curry served with herbed couscous and mint yoghurt.



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.
R 160.00
BUTTER POACHED SEABASS
With chilli tomato & pineapple salsa & Beurre Blanc.



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.
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.
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.
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

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