Casa Bella The Sanctuary in Somerset West Menu

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PLATTERS TO SHARE
- ANTIPASTO PLATTER 249.00
- (Recommended for 4 or more) Salami, Parma ham, chorizo, Gorgonzola, Camembert, Brie, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, zucchini fries, marinated olives and aubergines. Served with your choice of a herb or garlic pizza bread.
- CURED MEAT PLATTER 155.00
- (Recommended for 2-4) Salami, Parma ham and chorizo. Served with your choice of a herb or garlic pizza bread.
- CHEESE PLATTER 99.00
- (Recommended for 2) Gorgonzola, Camembert, Brie, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, marinated olives and fig preserve. Served with Melba toast.
LIGHT DISHES
- OSTRICH CARPACCIO 84.00
- Thinly sliced ostrich, topped with fresh rocket, capers, red onions, chillies extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze and grated Parmesan.
- MUSSEL POT 89.00
- Mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. Served with crispy garlic bruschetta.
- CHICKEN LIVERS 85.00
- Sauteed in a peri-peri Napoletana sauce with pancetta, red onion and served with garlic bruschetta.
- CAPRESE SALAD 84.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, wedged between thinly sliced tomato and fresh basil leaves, garnished with a touch of basil pesto and balsamic glaze.
- CALAMARI 74.00
- Grilled Cajun-style calamari tubes and heads.
- GARLIC PRAWN TAILS 95.00
- Shelled prawns, oven-baked in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Served with a garlic bruschetta.
ITALIAN PIZZA
25cm Italian pizza bread with your favourite toppings. All our pizza breads are prepared with garlic or herbs and cooked in our wood-fired oven.
- GARLIC OR HERB 49.00
- Lightly salted and flavoured with garlic or herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
- BUFFALO MOZZARELLA & PESTO 89.00
- Buffalo mozzarella and basil pesto drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- MOZZARELLA CHEESE 72.00
- Classically Italian!
- THREE CHEESE 89.00
- A magnificent blend of Gorgonzola, Danish feta and mozzarella.
- TOMATO & MOZZARELLA 72.00
- CAPRESE 99.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, topped with freshly sliced tomato, basil leaves, avocado and basil pesto. Superb with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Using fresh local and imported Italian ingredients, our salads are served with balsamic glaze and our home-made honey and mustard dressing.
PARMA HAM SALAD 125.00
- Mixed green leaves with Parma ham, avocado, sliced pear, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and olives. Finished with grated Parmesan and croutons.
GORGONZOLA & PEAR SALAD 105.00
- Mixed green leaves with avocado, cherry tomatoes, sliced pear, walnuts and Gorgonzola.
PRIMAVERA SALAD 85.00
- Mixed green leaves with grilled aubergines, cherry tomatoes and artichokes. Finished with grated Parmesan.

Our "no lettuce" chopped salads are served with balsamic glaze, our home-made honey and mustard dressing and finished with grated Parmesan.
CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD 99.00
- Grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrots, Danish feta, olives and avocado.
CHOPPED FILLET SALAD 119.00
- Pepper-crusted fillet steak (cooked medium), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrots, Danish feta, olives and avocado.
INSALATA GRECA 85.00
- Cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, carrots, red onion, avocado and Danish feta drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Personalise your favourite pizza with additional toppings.
CHEESE 25.00
- Danish Feta, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola
CURED MEAT 42.00
- Chorizo Sausage, Salami, Pancetta, Parma Ham
SAUCES > Tzatziki, Sweet Chilli Mayo, Fig Preserve, Peri-Peri, Basil Pesto 15.00
SEAFOOD 30.00
- Calamari Tubes and Heads, Anchovies, Mussels
GOURMET 45.00
- Buffalo Mozzarella, Prawns, Ostrich Carpaccio, Deboned Roast Lamb Shank, Pepper-crusted Fillet (cooked medium)
DELI 28.00
- Avocado, Bolognese (beef and pork), Olives, Roast Chicken, Brown and Portabellini Mushrooms
VEGETABLES 18.00
- Gherkins, Banana, Fresh Basil, Wild Rocket, Fresh Tomato Slices, Red Onion, Sweet Italian Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Pear, Red Peppers

PIZZA
- INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL RECIPE FROM NAPLES, ITALY. Authentic hand-pressed pizza crafted from imported Italian "OO" pizza flour, baked in a wood-fired pizza oven to achieve an authentic Neapolitan finish. All our pizzas are made with mozzarella unless otherwise stated. Size: 30cm. - BUON APPETITO -
REGULAR MARGHERITA 85.00
- Tomato and mozzarella.
AUTHENTIC MARGHERITA 95.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
NAPOLI 105.00
- Anchovies, olives and capers.
PISA 118.00
- Pancetta, Danish feta and avocado.
FILETTO 135.00
- Pepper-crusted fillet strips (cooked medium) with caramelised onions, wild rocket, brown and Portabellini mushrooms, grated Parmesan and balsamic glaze.
LAMB 130.00
- Deboned roast lamb shank, fresh rosemary, Danish feta and tzatziki.
AL CAPONE 110.00
- Tikka chicken, red onions, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, gherkins and chillies.
SAN MARCO 118.00
- Pancetta, banana and avocado.
CARNE 145.00
- Salami, pancetta, chorizo and caramelised onions.
CHICKEN LIVERS 110.00
- Tender chicken livers, sauteed in a peri-peri Napoletana sauce with pancetta and red onion.
FRUTTI DI MARE 145.00
- Calamari tubes and heads, prawns, mussels and seafood dressing.
CASA BELLA GORGONZOLA ~ unforgettable! 128.00
- Gorgonzola cheese with pancetta and fig preserve. A Casa Bella signature creation.
MESSICANA 105.00
- Beef and pork Bolognese mince, red peppers, red onion, garlic and chilli.
MODENA 98.00
- Sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, olives, Danish feta and basil pesto.
MILANO 115.00
- Salami, avocado and wild rocket.
PARMA HAM 135.00
- Parma ham, fresh-tomato slices, wild rocket and grated Parmesan.
SORRENTO 105.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, sweet Italian cherry tomatoes, Danish feta, wild rocket and grated Parmesan.
Make some additions to your Neapolitan-style pizza from our toppings section.

FRESHLY MADE DAILY FROM 100% DURUM WHEAT USING OUR IMPORTED ITALIAN PASTA MACHINE. SAVOUR THE THEATRE AND ART OF PASTA-MAKING.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 105.00
- Pancetta with brown and Portabellini mushrooms in a creamy white sauce.
PENNE ARRABBIATA 80.00
- Napoletana sauce with chilli and garlic.
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 90.00
- An Italian classic! Pork and beef Bolognese in a Napoletana sauce.
PENNE SICILIANA 85.00
- Made the traditional Italian way. Anchovies, olives and capers in a Napoletana sauce.
PASTA DI POLLO 105.00
- Spaghetti, chicken, brown and Portabellini mushrooms, red peppers and in a creamy white sauce.
CHORIZO FETTUCCINE 105.00
- Chorizo sausage, brown and Portabellini mushrooms, red onions and olives in a creamy Napoletana sauce.
FETTUCCINE CON PESCE 145.00
- Prawns, mussels and calamari tubes in a creamy Napoletana sauce, with a slight dash of chilli.
FETTUCCINE VEGETARIANA 99.00
- Brown and Portabellini mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, zucchini and asparagus in a Napoletana sauce.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI 120.00
- Delicious filled ravioli in a creamy white sauce.
GORGONZOLA GNOCCHI 105.00
- Bite-size Italian dumplings in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce.
For a low-carb, lower calorie, gluten-free alternative, swap your pasta for zucchini spaghetti.

TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND BAKED IN OUR WOOD-FIRED PIZZA OVEN
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE 99.00
- Layers of tender lasagne sheets, brown and Portabellini mushrooms, zucchini and marinated aubergines in a Napoletana sauce. Baked to golden perfection.
LASAGNE BOLOGNESE 115.00
- Layers of tender lasagne sheets, rich beef and pork Bolognese, in a creamy white sauce, topped with mozzarella.

For our special little customers 12 years and younger.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 55.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 55.00
PANCETTA PIZZA 55.00
CHICKEN PIZZA 55.00
MARGHERITA PIZZA 40.00

Expertly prepared and lovingly adorned with the finest sauces, herbs, spices and essential ingredients. Our A-grade beefsteaks are carefully aged in our cold rooms.
T-BONE FLORENTINA 600g 189.00
- Two weeks dry-aged & I week wet-aged prime T-Bone steak. Rubbed in olive oil cracked pepper and Maldon salt. Served on the bone with a side of your choice. Cooked medium-rare to medium.
FILLET STEAK FLAMBE 300g 199.00
- A delectable choice. Coated in our secret rub of crushed black peppercorns mustard seeds and fresh herbs flambeed in brandy and finished off in cream. Cooked medium-rare to medium.
STEAK & PRAWNS 180.00
- 200g Rump basted and grilled or done the Italian way-rubbed in extra virgin olive oil, Maldon salt,black pepper and grilled to your liking. Served with 4 prawns in either lemon butter, garlic butter or peri-peri sauce and your choice of side.
RUMP
- Aged for a minimum of 28 days. Basted and grilled or done the Italian way - rubbed in extra virgin olive oil, Maldon salt, black pepper and grilled to your liking.
200g ~ 135.00
300g ~ 150.00
ADD A SAUCE 23.00
- Mushroom, cheese, pepper, peri-peri, mustard cheese, Gorgonzola
OXTAIL 175.00
- Rich oxtail braised in red wine and stock, with red onions and carrots. Served with herb and Parmesan mash.
LAMB SHANK 215.00
- Tender, hearty slow-roasted lamb shank in a deep red wine and vegetable jus. Served with delicious Parmesan and herb mash.
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN 110.00
- Chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs mixed herbs and Parmesan cheese, pan-fried until golden brown. Served with a sauce and side dish of your choice.
SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN 159.00
- Full spatchcock chicken, grilled in your choice of peri-peri sauce or grill basting.
FILLET SALTIMBOCCA 215.00
- Fillet medallions sauteed in herbed olive oil, served on a bed of fettuccine layered with mozzarella cheese, Parma ham and brown and Portabellini mushrooms in a creamy white sauce.
FILLET GORGONZOLA 165.00
- Fillet medallions, pan-fried with Gorgonzola-cheese in a creamy white sauce. Served on a bed of fettuccine.
CALAMARI 120.00
- Grilled Cajun-style calamari tubes and heads.

Grilled in either lemon butter, garlic butter or peri-peri sauce, served with your choice of side.
x12 - 135
x20 - 190

All our grills are served with a side of your choice, unless otherwise stated.
THICK-CUT POTATO CHIPS 22.00
GRILLED SWEET POTATOES 22.00
ZUCCHINI SHOESTRING FRIES 22.00
PARMESAN & HERB MASH 22.00
CREAMED SPINACH 22.00
SIDE CHOPPED INSALATA GRECA SALAD 22.00
BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER 22.00
- Served with Parmesan white sauce.

Delicious mouthfuls of decadence; prepared for your enjoyment.
FUDGE PICASSO 49.00
- White chocolate mousse, loaded with chunks of home-made fudge, coated with a white chocolate ganache and painted with strokes of dark chocolate. Served with vanilla gelato.
BANOFFEE PIE 47.00
- Delicious pie made from bananas cream and toffee on a caramel biscuit base.
TIRAMISU 49.00
- A popular Italian dessert. Finger biscuits infused with a coffee liqueur, layered with mascarpone cheese, grated chocolate, and topped with cocoa powder.
PANNA COTTA 49.00
- Deliciously light and creamy, vanilla-flavoured Italian pudding topped with a mixed berry glaze. Served in a Martini glass.
CHOCOLATE FONDANT 49.00
- A rich, dark chocolate cake with a warm, oozing chocolate centre. Served with vanilla gelato.
LIMONCELLO CHEESECAKE - Lemon lover's delight! 65.00
- Oven-baked creamy cheesecake made with a combination of ricotta and cream cheese flavoured with Limoncello liqueur.
GELATO 32.00
- Ask your waitron for our selection.
Desserts may contain traces of NUTS!

Nearby Sample Menus

Avo & Pickled Red Onion Wrap
On its own R52.50
+ Single Side R62.50
Sharing Side R34.90
Veggie Platter 1 R399.00
- 2 Veggie Burgers, 2 Halloumi & Roast Veg Wraps, 2 Halloumi & Roast Veg Pitas, 2 Sharing Wedges, 4 Corns (Cut into 3), 2 Dips
1/4 Chicken, Single Casa Pap & Nando's Relish R49.90
- (No swop outs)
Chicken Burger
On its own R42.50

SEAFOOD COMBO 115.00
- Pan-fried prawns served with a choice of peri-peri sauce, lemon butter sauce or garlic butter & deep-fried calamari steak strips.
CAMEMBERT 68.00
- Soft & creamy camembert crumbed and deep-fried, served with a cranberry coulis or sweet chilli sauce
200g 174.00
CHATEAUBRIAND FOR TWO OR FOUR
- Flambeed with brandy & served with a mushroom sauce and a Cattle Baron bearnaise.
FILLET NAPOLITANA 139.00
- Thinly sliced fillet pan-fried, with napolitana sauce & melted mozzarella.
200g 159.00
CRUMBED MUSHROOMS 54.00
- Lightly crumbed button served with tartar sauce.
VENISON CARPACCIO 84.00
- Thinly sliced venison, drizzled with rocket and walnut pesto, topped with pecorino shavings and creme fraiche.

PESCATORE 145.00 - One size only
- Prawns, mussels and calamari, pan-fried with olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon and tomato with a hint of chilli. Finished with gremolata.
THE SICILIAN 75.00
- Cauliflower puree spread on flatbread topped with roasted Caponata Vegetables, artichokes. Feta Truffles, roasted olives, pumpkin seeds and toum.
Wheat & gluten free pizza base crafted from organic ingredients. Add R25.00
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES 25.00
Tuna, mozzarella, onion, roasted olives and chilli 90.00
GRILLED KINGKLIP 175.00
- Grilled kingklip with mint, basil, coriander, garlic, chilli, lemon juice and olive oil on a bed of fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
ITALIAN MEATBALL CALZONE 105.00
- Fold over pizza with Italian meatballs, fresh spinach, Danish feta and mozzarella; topped with Salsa Pomodoro and pecorino
HAWAIIAN 95.00
- Fresh pineapple, gypsy ham, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella