Our Food Philosophy

Our goal has been to create a culinary haven in the heart of Cape Town, a place that discerning locals and international visitors can return to for a unique, sensory dining experience. The chef’s team uses fundamental cooking techniques combined with an obsession for balance, together with the imagination and artistry inspired by Harald’s creativity.

We serve timeless dishes, with Eastern and Western influences that take cognisance of seasonal flavours and local ingredients. Light, balanced food that excites your senses, piques your curiosity, makes you sigh with delight, and leaves you satisfied and energised.

Aubergine has always sourced fresh produce directly from farmers and trusted suppliers, ensuring the origin of the ingredients as well as the integrity with which they are produced. We strive to adhere to sustainable seafood practices where possible and use free-range meat and produce sourced from two organic vegetable gardens in Stellenbosch.

A la Carte Menu
Winter Season

STARTERS

Seared Yellow-fin and smoked Albacore Tuna
oriental kelp dashi gel, radicchio salad
spiced papaya, avocado
R275

Cape Bouillabaisse
tomato based, garlic and tarragon
ginger and lemongrass aroma
seafood pot pourri
R255

Rabbit Loin and Leg
forest mushroom and cashew nut
vinaigrette with black-eyed beans, oregano
R235

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

STARTER OR MAIN

Paneer, south Indian style
tomato chutney with peas and pea shoots
jeera papadum
R185 / R245

Risotto
with Cremonzola, beetroot, Grana tuille
R195 / R235

Forest Mushroom Pappardelle
tossed with olive oil, garlic and savoury herbs
R215/R295

FOR THE TABLE

Potato & Vegetable Rösti
R155

Organic Garden leaf and Vegetable Salad
with toasted seeds, nut oil vinaigrette
R145

FISH

STARTER OR MAIN

Cape Sea Harvest
red quinoa vinaigrette, lime clouds
aubergine-vegetable galette
R220/R295

MAIN COURSES

Pasture raised Beef Prime Rib
demi-glace with lemon pepper
confit potato, mushroom, glazed shallots
R325

Duck breast
Cured and fried crispy
ginger glazed Hokkaido squash
almond broccoli, tomatillo
R295

Lamb Shank Ravioli and Medallion
garlic puree, seasonal garden greens
sauce with olive oil and marjoram
R295

CHEESE / DESSERT

South African Artisan Cheese Selection
condiments, nut and fruit bread
R285

Crème Brûlée
aroma of angelica and orange liqueur
orange and melon sorbet
R235

Chocolate Fondant
rhubarb two ways, yuzu Crémeux
sweet corn ice-cream
R275

Tropical Gastrique
pineapple, loquat, yuzu
lime cake, coconut and lemongrass
R225

Degustation Menu

Winter Season

Amuse Bouche

Duo of yellow-fin and Albacore Tuna
oriental kelp dashi gel
spiced papaya and radicchio

Intellego 2022
Chenin Blanc

Duck Breast
cured and fried crispy
ginger glazed Hokkaido squash
almond broccoli, tomatillo

Eenzaamheid 2023
Cinsault

Black Wildebeest
Potato noodles, winter vegetables
sauce with savoury herb and Kampot pepper

Idun ‘Chorégraphy’ 2020
Bordeaux Style Blend

Blue Cheese Pierogi
Cremonzola and Karoo Blue
orange, beetroot, blue cheese sorbet

Naude 2014
Mourvèdre Natural Sweet
And/Or

Tropical Gastrique
pineapple, loquat, yuzu
lime cake, coconut and lemongrass

Diemersdal 2024
Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest

Coffee | Oolong Tea | Friandises

3 course menu R 895 with Wine pairing R 1375
4 course menu R 1080 with Wine pairing R 1740
5 course menu R 1315 with Wine pairing R 2150

Small Plates / Lunch

Winter Menu

This Menu has been designed for sharing with the entire table, we recommend 4 plates per person. Optional, you could also share 6 Plates for two. Not each plate is of the exact same size, mains are generally slightly bigger. Please order in the sequence given, identical dishes ordered, will be served together.

1rst Plates

Ostrich Carpaccio
turnip and walnut salad
vinaigrette with smoked shitake mushrooms

Yellow-fin and Albacore Duett
spiced papaya, radicchio, sea lettuce gel

2nd Starters

Cape Bouillabaisse
seafood pot- pourri, aioli

Arborio Risotto
with Cremonzola, beetroot, Grana tuille

Fish

Kingklip
red quinoa vinaigrette, lime clouds
aubergine-vegetable galette

Meats

Lamb Shank Ravioli and Medallion
garlic puree, seasonal garden greens
sauce with olive oil and marjoram

Pork Fillet
tarragon mustard sauce, baby root vegetables
potato noodles

Pasture raised Beef Prime Rib
demi-glace with lemon pepper
confit potato, mushroom, glazed shallots

Cheese

Four South African Artisan Cheese 
with condiments and nut-bread

Dessert

Chocolate and Caramel Ganache
Peach coulis, coconut crumb and sorbet

Crème Brûlée
aroma of angelica and orange liqueur
orange and sweet melon sorbet

R640 for any 4 plates
R900 for any 6 plates