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WEEKEND BISTRO MENU
SOMETHING TO WARM YOU UP
DRINKS Cappuccino
Regular
R25
Tall
R32
Dilmah Tea R19
(Ceylon; Rooibos; Earl Grey; English
Red cappuccino R27 R34 Breakfast)
Americano R22 R29
Single espresso. R21 Stick Tea R27
(Spice Pepper; Monks’ Tea; Fruit Medley;
WE DECIDED TO DO OUR PART BY Double espresso R29
Ginger Green Tea; Blueberry)
Latte R36
G O I N G S T RA W L E S S
Macchiato R23
BECAUSE WE NEED HEALTHIER OCEANS & WILDLIFE MORE THAN STRAWS! Irish coffee R48
Baby-cino R16
But we recognise that a straw is sometimes needed, and therefore we will make straws Hot Chocolate R33
available on request
Milo R33
after you have considered the following:
DO I NEED TO USE A STRAW?
Decaf R4 extra Cream R5 extra
Are you an adult?
SOMETHING TO COOL YOU DOWN
YES
NO
Are you old enough to read Do you have a disability that prevents
this? you from sipping? Juice (Apple, Orange, Grape or Fruit Cocktail) R24 BOS Ice Tea (berry; lemon; peach) R27
NO
YES
NO Milk R16 Milkshakes (strawberry; choc; vanilla & lime) R42
YES
Seasonal Cooler (Passion fruit & rooibos) R24 Kids milkshakes R29
Did your parent bring
YOU DON’T Cordials (passion fruit; lime; cola tonic) R8 Iced coffee R46
your sippy cup?
YES NEED A
STRAW! Sodas 300ml R19 Dom Pedro R49
NO
Mixers 200ml R16 Still water 1.5L R35
Are you ready to show your parent Tizers (apple I grape) R27 Still water 500ml R20
YES
you’re a big kid and sip your drink?
Rockshandy R37 Sparkling water 1L R35
You most probably need a straw. Steelworx R34 Sparkling water 500ml R22
Kindly ask your waiter for one.
NO
But please still consider non-spill cups
or a re-usable strawCOCKTAILS SMOOTHIES
Blue Burst Discover the benefit of our Superfood Smoothies:
Just Juniper Berry Triple 3 Gin • Fitch & Leedes Blue Tonic • berries Immune booster & anti-inflammatory
Rich in vitamins & anti-oxidants
Pink Patience Great source of dietary fibre
The Pink Lady Cape Town Gin • Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic • strawberries Aids in digestion &. weight loss
(sugar-free option available) Boosts metabolism
Crimson Compliments Red
Rooibos Red Cape Town Gin • Fitch & Leedes Ginger Ale • cucumber & mint Raspberries • Banana • Beetroot • Apple • Chai seeds • Organic Rolled Oats
Sassy Citrus Green
Citrus Infusion Triple 3 Gin • Fitch & Leedes Bitter Lemon • lemon slices Pineapple • Kiwi • Spinach & Kale • Lemon • Coconut
(sugar-free option available)
Yellow
Bold Botanicals Mango • Blueberries • Carrot • Ginger • Lemon • Coconut
African Botanicals Triple 3 Gin • Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic • cucumber
(sugar-free option available) Peanut Butter
Peanut butter • Organic cocoa powder • Honey • Rolled Oats • Banana
Pimms Away
Pimms • lemonade • Fitch & Leeds Ginger Ale • citrus slices
R50
R60WINE LIST (continue)
WINE LIST White wine
HOUSE WHITE: Louisvale Stone Road Sauvignon Blanc R45 (glass) R135
Sparkling wine A fresh, crisp, well-structured wine. It has a well-integrated acidity on the palate and a smooth,
lingering aftertaste.
Swartland Non-alcoholic Sparkling White Grape R120
Vintales HEAD OVER HEELS Natural Sweet Wine R40 (glass) R110
Pale straw colour, grapy and muscat nose.
Vintales Espantaneo Sparkling Sweet Rose R150
Vintales SEA BREEZE Sauvignon Blanc R120
A pleasantly sweet sparkling Rosé bursting with flavours of ripe red berries.
A crisp and elegant wine with hints of green pepper and cut grass on the nose.
Well balanced with fresh acidity.
Swartland Cuvee Extra Dry Sparkling Wine R180
Refreshing sparkling wine with mineral flavours. Round and not too dry, with fresh and Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc R165
crisp acidity. Vibrant pure fruit of cut green apples, zesty limes, gooseberries and tropical notes with
white flowers and subtle mineral undertones. Sophie is fresh, crisp, balanced, accessible,
playful and delicious!
Pierre Jourdan MCC Belle Rose R235
The Belle Rose has a voluptuous nose of strawberries and cream, followed by fresh acidity Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc R270
and red fruit on the palate Brilliant greenish in colour. On the nose aromas of ripe red peppers and passion fruit.
Freshness, great concentration and complexity with intense flavours of lime, gooseberry,
Pongracz MCC Rose R280 freshly cut green pepper and passion fruit and a lovely mineral core on the palate. Zippy, zesty
Delicate yeasty tones, layered with toast and ripe fruit. It imparts a wonderful foamy and mouth-watering.
mouthful of black berry fruit flavours with a lingering brut aftertaste.
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc R250
This wine delights with notes of fig leaf, lime blossom, nettle and white grapefruit while
Laborie MCC Brut R250 maintaining its core minerality from the Steenberg terroir. This cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc
This pale straw coloured Méthode Cap Classique shows a vibrant intensity, yet remains has a striking and bright acidity which keeps it vibrant and fresh on the palate.
elegant and fine in style. On the nose it shows slight perfume and berry aromas with
hints of subtle yeastiness and brioche. Saronsberg Sauvignon Blanc R230
An ephemeral, green-tinged, translucent sparkle wraps up a melange of tropical fruit flavours.
Pronounced notes of gooseberry dance alongside a grassy edge that lends the wine an appealing
Saronsberg MCC Brut R310 full mouth-feel. This wine delivers a final flourish with a refreshing finish that leaves a flinty aftertaste.
Delicate flavours of toasted biscuit, creamy lees and fresh apple end with a long,
elegant, dry finish. Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc R155
Aromas of ripe pineapple and guava jump out of the glass. This is followed by a rich and
ripe palate, beautifully balanced by lemon-lime freshness on the back palate.
Rose/Blush Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc R210
A light crisp, elegant dry wine that is fruit driven and juicy. It is unwooded and refreshing
Vintales BEST of BOTH Natural Sweet Rose R40 (glass) R110 with lovely guava and melon flavours, rounded off with a hint of freshly cut grass and
Rose pink colour, hints of cherry and strawberry on the nose as well as balanced sweetness. Packham pear undertones.
Louisvale Chavant Chardonnay (lightly oaked) R195
Louisvale Stone Road Cinsault Rose R45 (glass) R125
A fine balance of fresh citrus, vanilla and white peach flavours, this Chardonnay offers hints
A dry rose with vibrant red berry and watermelon flavours. of butterscotch and citrus on the nose
Pierre Jourdan Tranquille R150 De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay R270
Tranquille is an elegant wine with a shy salmon colour followed by a beautiful bouquet of True to its name, the Finesse Chardonnay delivers an elegant arrangement of delicately
fine berries ending off with an amazing freshness. Its low alcohol makes this an ideal balanced flavours. A combination of zesty citrus and prominent nut characters express the
charm on the mid-palate, while an underling mineral quality adds wonderful structure and
companion for a hot summer’s day or a lunch time meal.
sophistication to the wine’s profile. The finish is bright and crisp.
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir R230 Saronsberg Earth in Motion White R150
This enticing blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir shows elegant fruit underlined by firm It has prominent tropical aromas with the Sauvignon Blanc contributing delicate gooseberry,
acidity. An abundance of zesty fruit flavours will be found – most notably white peach, lychee exotic fruit and a hint of minerality; the Chenin Blanc provides white pear, litchi and floral notes.
and red fruit – with a delectable full mouth feel and balance. It is a clean, fresh wine with ample body, a succulent fruit core and generous aftertaste.OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WINE LIST (continue)
Craft Beer
CBC Amber Weiss 340ml R37 CBC Lager 340ml R37
Red wine CBC Pilsner 340ml R37
HOUSE RED: Railroad Red R47 (glass) R145 Other Beers and Ciders
Sweet red berry fruit flavours and spiciness with layers of subtle fruit tannins
on the palate. A cheerful and juicy red wine with lively drinkability. Amstel Lager R28 Heineken R33
Black Label R26 Peroni R31
Vintales CROWDED CAFE Cabernet Sauvignon R147 Castle Lager R26 Hunters Dry R31
The nose reminds of dark fruit and hints of mint. Good body and structure on the palate.
Castle Lite R27 Hunters Gold R31
Louisvale Stone Road Cabernet Sauvignon R140 Millers Draught R31 Hunters Extreme R39
A well-matured wine for easy drinking! Full-bodied with delicious fruit aromas of black currant
Windhoek Draught R31 Savanna Light R35
and plum.
Windhoek Lager R29 Savanna Loco R39
Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage R265
Windhoek Light R29 Red Square Energy R41
A complex wine with hints of red fruit and mocha flavours. Elegant tannin structures with
a good length and dry finish
Rustenberg Shiraz R270 Spirits and Shooters
This Shiraz has plenty of natural brambly red and black fruit on the well-defined nose.
Single shot Single shot
The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, crisp tannins and expressive red berry
fruit mixed with spice and cloves on the finish. Bells R24 Gordons Gin R20
J&B R24 Smirnoff Vodka R19
Raka Quinary Bordoux Blend R280
Intense deep red colour with blackcurrant and cherry on the nose. The palate is well Jameson R35 Mainstay Cane R19
structured and pure with soft tannins and a lingering fruity aftertaste.
Jack Daniels R31 Grappa SQ
Louisvale Dominique R245 Johnnie Walker RED R26 Old Brown Sherry R23
An elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Intense fruit aromas
Glenfiddich 12yrs R51
of black currant and plum are underpinned by toasted oak. The palate is medium to full
bodied and rich.
Olof Bergh Brandy R21 Jägermeister R33
Hermanuspietersfontein Posmeester R215
Posmeester is a fresh Bordeaux-style blend that promises pleasant everyday drinking Richelieu R21 LOVOKA caramel R33
experience. It has generous length, smooth tannins, medium body, pure intensity, supple
KWV 5 years R23 Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold R29
consistency, open structure, dry finish and flowing balance.
Po-10-C R26
Bacardi R23 Cookies & Cream R26
Malibu R21 Strawberry Lips R26
Spiced Gold Rum R22
Captain Morgan R24A FEW THINGS WORTH SHARING
• PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Parents, OUR ELECTRIC FENCE IS NOW SWITCHED
FOOD
ON DURING THE DAY (for security reasons). Please communicate this to your
little ones to avoid a shockingly unpleasant experience.
• SOME WILL REJOICE AND SOME WILL CURSE BUT WE HAVE BEEN
OFFICIALLY DECLARED A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
• Our passion for good food and outstanding service is colossal … but our
kitchen is somewhat smaller and more intimate. On busy days, such as
SUNDAY LUNCHES, you will most probably be waiting longer than usual.
However, a few extra minutes should not stand in anyone’s way of enjoying
LA VIE LENTE was born from the dream and desire to live a simple and this unique destination environment. Perhaps some table platters for starters,
slow life, hence our name, meaning “the slow life” in French, which an extra glass of wine or irreplaceable family conversations could close the
epitomises our yearning for an unpretentious, wholesome and slowed- needed gap. WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE WAIT IS WORTH YOUR
down lifestyle. WHILE!
And slow & simple is exactly our aim for 2019. Not simple as in • Regrettably we cannot accommodate any split bills
unexciting. Simple as in appreciative of what is right in front of us. As
in one doesn’t have to glitz and glamour already amazing stuff - simply • A service fee of 10% will be charged for all tables of 8 or more people
enjoy it!
• We love happy children…Please assist us in keeping all other patrons happy
We are giving you fewer options and more opportunity. Put away that as well by not kicking balls or running in between the bistro tables. ALL KIDS
mobile phone and appreciate the company at your table. Taste the ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE IN DESIGNATED KIDS PLAY AREAS please.
food! Order that bread basket and Gin before your main meal - you
deserve it. We invite you to discover the magic of simplicity when • Corkage fee of R60/750ml bottle applies to all wine/sparkling wine not
indulging in what we have to offer. bought from LA VIE LENTE.
YES
If there is something that does not meet your expectations, please let • A plating fee will apply to all food consumed but not bought from LA VIE
us know while you are still with us so that we can address it straight LENTE – Whether You Require A Plate Or Not.
away. Posting on social media once you have left might seem like a
sensible thing to do, but it eliminates the opportunity for us to rectify • PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY ALLERGIES BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER.
where we might have failed. We pride ourselves in having you leave
LA VIE LENTE happy, so please extend us this courtesy. • Catering for dietary preferences are indicated by using the following symbols:
We wish you a pleasant, slow- & simple-life experience!
V VE CC GC
Vegetarian Vegan Carb Conscious Gluten ConsciousBREAKFAST LUNCH
last order taken at 11:00 served from 11:30 onwards
V LA VIE LENTE Garden Salad R78
Bocconcini cheese, tomato, chargrilled artichokes, marinated olives & popped capers
VE LA VIE LENTE Breakfast Smoothie R50 served with basil pesto & toasted panini
Yellow, Green or Red
Coronation Chicken Salad R78
Berry Waffle R62 GC Coronation chicken, lettuce, celery, rainbow peppers, pineapple
V Fresh made waffles served with Maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries,
honey comb & toasted almonds Fillet & Wild Mushroom Salad R92
Fillet strips served on a bed of garden greens with wild mushrooms, thyme-baked
croutons and served with lemon gremolata
Modest Beginnings R62
Scrambled egg & burst tomatoes served with your choice of Panini or Croissant Open Mushroom & Onion Sandwich R70
V
Add bacon or avocado R16 Toasted panini or whole wheat bread with sautéed wild mushrooms, fried Haloumi
Add salmon trout R32 cheese, caramelised onion with thyme & garlic
Avo Toastie R58 Chicken Mayo Sandwich R80
Low GI seed bread with cream cheese, avocado, burst tomato & lemon zest Toasted panini or whole wheat bread with chicken mayo, sweet mustard and avo
Add an egg R7
Add bacon R16 Open Fillet Sandwich R88
Add salmon trout R32 Toasted panini or whole wheat bread with herb butter, tender beef fillet strips,
Camembert cream & caramelised onion
Forrest Frittata R85
GC CC LA VIE LENTE Freedom Burger R100
3-egg Frittata topped with wild mushrooms, feta, bacon & caramelised onion
Pure beef patty with bacon, wild mushroom sauce & Mozzarella on a sesame
seed bun and served with your choice of garden greens or fries.
The Mexican R62
VE
Nachos, chipotle beans, jalapeños, tomato, onion & coriander salsa served Wild Mushroom Risotto R112
VE
with fresh avo Risotto in coconut cream with sautéed wild mushrooms and parsley
Add scrambled eggs R7
Add beef mince for the not so Vegan R20 Carbonara pasta R100
Linguine pasta with bacon and a creamy, garlic Carbonara sauce and a hint of fresh
V The Greek R72 chilli topped with Parmesan cheese
A bed of spinach & feta, served with 2 poached eggs, fried Haloumi cheese
GC CC White wine seafood pasta R128
& burst tomato
Linguine pasta with mussel meat, prawns, baby marrow and roast tomatoes
in a garlic & chilli sauce
The Portuguese R65
200g peri-peri chicken livers (medium heat); chorizo and extra chilli on the s Chicken thigh kebab R118
GC
ide served with Panini Chilli lime marinated chicken thighs served with wasabi potato mash, honey glazed
Add an egg R7 baby carrots, roasted peppers and asparagus
The English R112 Pork Belly R150
GC 350g Honey glazed pork belly garnished with apple & fennel salad served with
2 fried eggs, crispy bacon, 100 g beef fillet, sautéed tomato, sautéed wild
sweet potato mash, bacon bits, coriander & sour cream
mushrooms, toasted panini
Honey & beer braised beef short rib R140
The American R100 Honey & beer marinated beef short rib served wasabi potato mash, sautéed spinach
GC
Beef Burger with bacon, fried egg, tomato & onion relish, Mozzarella cheese and roasted peppers
on a sesame seed bun and served with fries
Beef Fillet 200g R165 300g R190
GC Grilled fillet medallions served with roasted beetroot, sour cream, chargrilled baby carrots,
wholegrain mustard & sweet potato mash and corianderTABLE PLATTERS SWEET TREATS
served all day served all day
SINGLE TO SHARE
Chocolate mud slice R65
Moist chocolate mud cake served with Espresso anglaise sauce
Vegan Platter R125 R230
VE Roasted beetroot, chargrilled baby carrots, lemon/garlic roasted aubergine,
veg couscous salad, marinated olives, avocado hummus, garlic & herb white Crème Brûlée R55
bean dip and tortilla chips
Mini Pavlova with Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit R55
Charcuterie & Fromage Platter R145 R270
Variety of 3 cheeses, selection of 3 cured meats, seasonal fruit, homemade
preserves and fresh bread Milktart R55
add gorgonzola R30
Tapas Platter R140 R260 Kids Ice Cream Tubs R26
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry
Spicy tomato and onion bruschetta, meatballs, baba ganoush, chicken and
peppadew cheese bombs, fillet kebabs, pita pockets, chorizo croquettes,
marinated olives and Napolitana sauce
Holiday Platter R110 R200 FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Garlic & lemon prawns, creamy white wine & fennel mussel pot and butter
toasted panini
Kids Buffet R50
Mild Beef Trinchado R88 R145 A variety of food for kids from ages 1 - 10
Beef trinchado served with pita pockets and marinated olives
(if you like things HOT, ask for some fresh chopped chilli on the side - R5) Ask a token from your waiter and help yourself to our kids’ buffet.
Please note, this is not an “eat as much as you can” …
You may plate up once per token.
Peri-peri Chicken Livers with Chorizo R68 R115
Toasted panini served with peri-peri (medium heat) chicken livers, chorizo
and extra chilli on the side
KIDS activity
The Family Table Platter R480 books for sale
(designed for six people)
Chicken and peppadew cheese bombs, meatballs, chicken kebabs, anti pasti Please ask your waiter for
more info
veggie kebabs, beef trinchado, chorizo croquettes, olives, tzatziki, pita
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