MADE FROM OLIVE OIL, SPRING WATER AND THE FINEST ITALIAN DURUM WHEAT. EXTRUDED THROUGH TRADITIONAL BRONZE DIE, TO RENDER A SURFACE ROUGHNESS THAT RETAINS SAUCE.
CHOICE OF PASTA: LINGUINE/RIGATONI/SPAGHETTI
MAC & CHEESE 90.00 - One size only
Macaroni with a white cheddar, pecorino and blue cheese sauce. Finished with gratinated pecorino, pangritata and spring onion
ADD: Bacon 20.00
RIGATONI PRIMAVERA 80.00 / Upsize +15
Fresh spinach sauteed and tossed with pecorino and a sliver of butter. Topped with marinated tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA 75.00 / Upsize +15
Crispy bacon and pecorino, folded with egg, cream, spring onion, fresh parsley and basil.
LINGUINE CAMPAGNOLA 90.00 / Upsize +15
Chicken sauteed in garlic, mustard, mushrooms, rosemary, parsley, cream and dry white wine.
RAGU ALLA BOLOGNESE 78.00 / upsize +20
Slow-cooked meat sauce stewed with red wine, tomato, garlic, parsley and rosemary.
SALSICCIA E FUNGHI 100 / Upsize +15
Italian sausage meat sauteed with garlic, leeks, parsley, rosemary, mushrooms, pecorino, white wine and cream.
SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS 105.00 - One Size only
A flavourful sauce of tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic and olive oil; topped with Italian meatballs and salted ricotta.
RECCO CLASSICO 65.00 / Upsize +15
A curry-infused Napoletana with garlic and fresh chilli, rounded off with cream and garnished with fresh coriander.
PENNE CALABRESE WITH SALTED RICOTTA 90.00 / Upsize +25
Chicken sauteed in olive oil, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes and roasted olives. Tossed with salted ricotta, black pepper and fresh rocket. Finished with gremolata. >>
LINGUINE POLLO E PESTO 100.00 / Upsize +25
Chicken sauteed with mushrooms, garlic and black pepper, tossed through a light mascarpone and pesto sauce.
CHICKEN LIVER PASTA 85.00 / Upsize +15
Chicken livers sauteed in garlic, chilli, onion, peppers, mushrooms, sherry and paprika in a creamy Napoletana sauce.
LINGUINE POLLO GIORGIO 85.00 / Upsize +15
Chicken sauteed with peppers, onion, garlic, bay loaves, oregano and mustard. Simmered in a white wine and creamy Napoletana sauce.
SPAGHETTI POMODORO 60.00 / Upsize +15
A flavour burst of Italian tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, olive oil and cherry tomatoes topped with fresh basil and pecorino.
WITH CHICKEN 80.00 / Upsize +15
WITH PRAWNS 95.00 / Upsize +30
LINGUINE AL SALMONE 95.00 / Upsize +30
Slivers of smoked salmon trout in a mild curry, white wine, garlic, cream and tomato sauce.
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.
LASAGNE AL FORNO 105.00 - One size only
Traditional beef lasagne made with fresh egg pasta.
MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA 95.00 - One size only
Oven-baked aubergine with Napoletana, mozzarella, pecorino and basil.
CARNE
BISTECCA 180.00
Aged T-bone steak (500g) grilled to perfection and served with paprika compound butter and fresh rocket.
PORCINI STEAK 160.00
Prime cut of rump (300g) expertly grilled and served on creamed garlic and porcini mushroom puree.
LAMB CHOPS 189.00
4 loin chops (400g), flame-grilled and finished in lemon, garlic, rosemary and white wine sauce.
SEARED FILLET 180.00
Flattened fillet steaks layered with sauteed potatoes, marinated tomatoes and crisp rocket.
MEDITERRANEAN FILLET 180.00
Flattened fillet steaks topped with marinated tomatoes, roasted olives and fresh rocket. Finished with a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish and pecorino.
FILLETO AI FUNGHI 185.00
Flame-grilled fillet tournedos, served sliced on creamed potato with a mushroom, green peppercorn, mustard and brandy sauce.
TOMAHAWK 225.00
Prime bone—in rib—eye (600g), flame-grilled and served with marinated tomatoes and fresh rocket. Subject to avialability
SERVED WITH A SIDE ORDER OF YOUR CHOICE
POLLO
CHICKEN KEBAB 110.00
Marinated chicken skewered with piquanto peppers and red onion, flame-grilled and served on flatbread with Persian salad and a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish.
CHICKEN CAMPAGNOLA 105.00
Chicken scallops sauteed in garlic, mustard, mushrooms, rosemary, parsley, cream and white wine. Served with linguine and roasted vegetables.
PREGO CHICKEN 139.00
Flame-grilled half chicken marinated in garlic, bay leaves, paprika, a hint of chilli, lemon and garlic.
FETTINE DI POLLO 105.00
Chicken scallops topped with marinated tomatoes, roasted olives and fresh rocket. Finished with pecorino and a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish.
SERVED WITH A SIDE ORDER OF YOUR CHOICE
BURGERS & WINGS
PRIMI BURGERS ARE MADE FROM 100% PRIME BEEF CUTS AND SERVED WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, XXX SAUCE AND CRUNCHY CABBAGE PICKLE ON A BRIOCHE BUN. SERVED WITH A SIDE ORDER OF YOUR CHOICE.
PRIMI BURGER 89 Beef / 79 Chicken
Iron-pressed
THE CHEESE RINGER 105 Beef / 95 Chicken
A slice of cheddar and crispy salt and vinegar onion rings.
THE G BANGA 110 Beef / 100 Chicken
Avocado salsa and PRIMI Poppers
DAGWOOD 115 Beef / 105 Chicken
Fried egg, streaky bacon and a slice of cheddar.
GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS
WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BASTING:
LEMON AND GARLIC 105.00
JAMAICAN JERK / BBQ 110.00
EXTRAS:
WHITE CHEDDAR +15.00
STREAKY BACON +20.00
FRIED EGG +7.00
ONION RINGS +10.00
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS +20.00
PIZZA
STRIVING TO SERVED TRADITIONAL PIZZA NAPOLETANA
- High protein content flour >15%
- Stoneground flour, filtered water, extra virgin olive oil & rock salt
- Natural yeast and malt
- 24-hour matured
- Dough kneaded and rolled by hand
- 1-2cm high: puffed up golden crust
- Salsa Pomodoro: Italian tomatoes, olive oil and rock salt
- Mature mozzarella and Fior di Latte
MARGHERITA 75.00
Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella with fresh basil and oregano
Salami, mushroom, roasted olives, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella. Finished with chilli oil
ITALIAN SAUSAGE 105.00
Italian sausage, red cabbage, blue cheese, Salsa Pomodoro, mozzarella and toasted fennel seeds
MURDER BY MEAT 139.00
Spicy chorizo, piquante peppers, gypsy ham, salami, bacon, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella
CALIFORNIA 110.00 Bacon/Chicken
Chicken or bacon, Danish feta, Salsa Pomodoro, mozzarella and fresh avocado (seasonal)
PREGO CHICKEN 110.00
Prego marinated chicken, roasted olives, green peppers, red onion, Salsa Pomodoro, mozzarella and fresh coriander
AL TONNO 105.00
Tuna, red onion, roasted olives, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella, topped with Persian salad
QUATTRO FORMAGGI 105.00
Cauliflower puree, mozzarella, blue cheese, pecorino and Danish feta: topped with Tuscan tomato preserve and fresh rocket
TRICOLORE 110.00
Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella topped with salami, fresh tomato and avocado salsa
SICILIANA 99.00
Anchovies, roasted capers, Salsa Pomodoro and Fior di Latte
MOROCCAN CHICKEN 115.00
Spicy harissa chicken, Salsa Pomodoro, mozzarella and fresh oregano topped with Persian salad, a creamy herb and olive relish and fresh coriander
REGINA 98.00
Gypsy ham, mushrooms, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella
HAWAIIAN 95.00
Fresh pineapple, gypsy ham, Salsa Pomodoro and mozzarella
CALZONE ORIGINALE 98.00
Fold over pizza with ham, mushrooms, roasted olives, Salsa Pomodoro, mozzarella and a hint of chilli
ITALIAN MEATBALL CALZONE 105.00
Fold over pizza with Italian meatballs, fresh spinach, Danish feta and mozzarella; topped with Salsa Pomodoro and pecorino
SIDE ORDERS
HAND-CUT POTATO FRIES 25.00
SAUTEED POTATOES 25.00
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES 25.00
BUTTERNUT AND SWEET POTATO MASH 25.00
CAULIFLOWER PUREE 35.00
ROASTED VEGETABLES 30.00
MARINATED TOMATOES 30.00
SPINACH ALLA PARMIGIANA 35.00
GARDEN SALAD 25.00
ZUCCHINI FRIES 30.00
CALAMARI & FRESH ROCKET 149.00
Dry-grilled calamari, flavoured with herb compound butter. Served on a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish and topped with fresh rocket
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.
BAKED SALMON 185.00
A parcel of salmon trout fillet on a bed of fresh spinach, coriander, mint, caramelised lemon, capers and sauteed onions
SERVED WITH A SIDE ORDER OF YOUR CHOICE
Wheat & gluten free artisan pasta imported from Italy. Add R12.00
Wheat & gluten free pizza base crafted from organic ingredients. Add R25.00
DOLCE E CAFFE
CHEESECAKE 58.00
Thick and creamy New York style baked cheesecake, topped with summer berries
BROWNIE 45.00
Dark chocolate brownies with homemade chocolate fudge sauce, topped with nuts. Served hot with cream or ice cream
CHOCOLATE PLATE - GLUTEN FREE 55.00
Chocolate Nemesis (dense flourless chocolate cake), coconut and date balls, and a white chocolate shot
TRADITIONAL MALVA PUDDING 58.00
Served with creme anglaise and slices of apricot
CREME BRULEE 48.00
Traditional baked custard with a crisp caramelised sugar crust
APPLE ROSE 50.00
Apple slices rolled in puff pastry with salted caramel sauce. Served hot with ice cream
THE ITALIAN WAY OF SHARING. ORDER A VARIETY OF DISHES TO CREATE A FLAVOURFUL, COMMUNAL EATING EXPERIENCE.
FROM 6PM A MINIMUM ORDER OF 2 ITEMS PER PERSON
HALLOUMI LETTUCE WRAP 72.00
Grilled halloumi topped With piquante peppers, served baby cos lettuce and dressed with a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish.
ANTIPASTI 190.00
Prosciutto, salami, deep-fried artichokes, grilled zucchini, marinated tomatoes with Fior di Latte, pickled mushrooms, crisp rocket and Sicilian-style olives.
Best served with a rosemary and salt focaccia.
ROSEMARY AND ROCK SALT FOCACCIA 36.00
Hand-pulled and brushed with olive oil, rock salt, fresh rosemary and oregano.
ADD:
Toum +5.00
Baked Feta +10.00
Napoletana or Rocco Dip +20.00
PERI-PERI CHICKEN LIVERS 75.00
Chicken livers with garlic, bay leaves, peri-peri, sherry and brandy. Served with warm flat bread.
FETA TRUFFLES 55 .00
Creamy Danish feta balls rolled in fresh herbs, paprika and pangritata. Served with flat bread, roasted olives, roasted pumpkin seeds and Tuscan tomato preserve.
TRAMEZZINO
Cut Pizza Sandwich. With Your Choice of Filling:
Gypsy ham, mozzarella, onion, roasted olives and chilli 90.00
Tuna, mozzarella, onion, roasted olives and chilli 90.00
CROSTINI
OUR STONEBAKED CIABATTA, CHAR-GRILLED AND TOPPED WITH:
POMODORO 52.00
Cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, olive oil and herb salt. Finished with gremolata and basil oil.
AVOCADO SALSA 55.00
Fresh avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red peppers, lemon and mint.
CAPONATA 55.00
Roasted aubergine, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes and red peppers in a sun-dried tomato, mint and parsley dressing.
SERVED WITH HOUSE VINAIGRETTE
ROASTED BUTTERNUT & BEETROOT SALAD 75.00
Mixed greens with roasted butternut and beetroot, cherry tomatoes, Danish feta, red onion, oregano and mint. Finished with pumpkin seeds and herb oil.
GRILLED CHICKEN & ROASTED PEPPER SALAD 98.00
Mixed greens with grilled zucchini, cucumber ribbons, red onion, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrots and mint topped with grilled Danish feta and spring onion. Served with a sun-dried tomato dressing.
COBB SALAD 98.00
Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, spring onion, pulled chicken and crispy bacon topped with avocado, boiled egg and blue cheese.
CRISPY CHICKEN LIVER SALAD 88.00
Mixed greens with green beans, carrots, mixed peppers, cucumber ribbons, coriander and mint. Topped with crispy chicken livers sauteed with onion, garlic, lemon and fresh chilli. Served with a creamy yogurt. herb and olive relish.
SPUNTINI
PICKLED MUSHROOMS 39.00
Mushrooms in citrus, oregano, mint, parsley and a hint of chilli.
BLOOMIN ONION 39.00
Battered hand-carved onion. Served With chilli aioli.
ITALIAN MEATBALLS 69.00
Lemon, parsley and pecorino meatballs, served with a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish.
ULIVE 39.00
Sicilian-style olives in olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, red chilli and garlic.
PRIMI POPPERS 48.00
Piquante peppers stuffed with a crumbed, herbed feta.
ZUCCHINI FRIES 39.00
Tempura battered zucchini with garlic aioli.
PAN-SEARED CALAMARI 79.00
Soy, lemon and honey glazed calamari tossed with rocket, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
BEEF CARPACCIO 79.00
Thinly sliced marinated beef, topped with mushrooms, pecorino shavings, capers and crisp rocket. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper.
SYLVIA'S CRISPY CHICKEN LIVERS 55.00
Crispy chicken livers sauteed with onion, garlic, fresh chilli and lemon. Served With BBQ sauce.
FLATBREADS
HAND-PRESSED AND STONEBAKED
CAPRESE 69.00
Pesto spread on flatbread topped with fresh tomatoes and Fior di Latte. Drizzled with basil oil.
THE SICILIAN 75.00
Cauliflower puree spread on flatbread topped with roasted Caponata Vegetables, artichokes. Feta Truffles, roasted olives, pumpkin seeds and toum.
THE DELI 89.00
Salami, salted ricotta, artichokes, grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, marinated tomatoes, pickled mushrooms, rocket and roasted olives.
THE TUSCAN 78.00
Cauliflower puree spread on flatbread topped with Mint Verde Chicken. red onion, roasted red peppers, spring onion and rocket.
SALAD GREENS
GREEK SALAD 79.00
Crisp lettuce, cucumber ribbons, tomatoes, red onion, fresh mint, olives and Danish feta.
CAESAR SALAD 62.00
Cos lettuce tossed in PRIMI Caesar dressing with boiled egg, pecorino shavings and garlic croutons.
ADD:
Anchovies +20.00
Grilled Chicken +25.00
Crispy Bacon +20.00
CRISPY CALAMARI SALAD 125.00
Crumbed calamari, fresh rocket, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green beans, red peppers, mint, coriander, oregano and spring onion. Drizzled with lemon juice and served with chilli aioli.
SALMON TROUT SALAD 115.00
Smoked salmon trout with mixed green, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Finished with capers, lemon juice and olive oil. Served with a creamy yogurt, herb and olive relish.
Parma ham, fresh-tomato slices, wild rocket and grated Parmesan.
SEAFOOD 30.00
Calamari Tubes and Heads, Anchovies, Mussels
For a low-carb, lower calorie, gluten-free alternative, swap your pasta for zucchini spaghetti.
VEGETABLES 18.00
Gherkins, Banana, Fresh Basil, Wild Rocket, Fresh Tomato Slices, Red Onion, Sweet Italian Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Pear, Red Peppers
LASAGNE BOLOGNESE 115.00
Layers of tender lasagne sheets, rich beef and pork Bolognese, in a creamy white sauce, topped with mozzarella.
GRILLED SWEET POTATOES 22.00
LIGHT DISHES
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 -