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
Spring Season

STARTERS

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

Chokka Calamari
cured pork cheek, green asparagus
broad bean vinaigrette
R225

Quail Paupiette
prosciutto, savoy cabbage
forest mushroom, red wine vinaigrette
with pine kernels
R235

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

STARTER OR MAIN

Aubergine and Tofu
Oriental style with marinated wheat noodles
sea lettuce, sesame
R185 / R245

Potato and Vegetable Curry
dhal roti, raita and coriander dressing
R195 / R235

 Pappardelle
tossed with olive oil, ratatouille vegetables
and savoury herbs, finished with pecorino cheese
R215 / 295

FOR THE TABLE

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

FISH

STARTER OR MAIN

Cape Sea Harvest
beetroot and potato fondue
artichoke, brightlights, horseradish sauce
R220/R295

MAIN COURSES

Pasture raised Beef Prime Rib
potato mousseline, slow roasted shallots
parsnips and cauliflower, red wine jus

R345

Duck Breast, fried on the Skin
pumpkin gnocchi, brussels sprouts and pear
nasturtium pesto, honey accented sauce
R315

Ostrich Eye Fillet
wild mushroom sauce, Spätzle, broad beans
R315

CHEESE / DESSERT

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

Crème Brûlée
vanilla aroma, orange
honeycomb, basil ice cream
R235

Chocolate Fondant
strawberry sphere, berry sorbet
hazelnut crumb
R275

Composition of Apple
fresh coconut, mascarpone, guava sorbet
R225

Degustation Menu
Spring Season

Amuse Bouche

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

Radford Dale ‘Revelation’2024
Semillon

Quail Paupiette
prosciutto, savoy cabbage
forest mushroom, red wine vinaigrette
with pine kernels

Gedeelte ‘Authentic 23’ 2021
Barbarossa

Springbok Loin Medallion
beetroot noodles, celeriac galette
sauce with Natal plums, glazed chestnuts  

Spioenkop ‘1900’ 2021
Pinotage

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

Bein ‘Forte’ 2021
Merlot fortified

Sphere of yellow Stone-fruit
and Valrhona passionfruit chocolate
compressed strawberries, kalamansi gel
sorbet, naartjie powder

Longridge 2016
Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest

Coffee | Oolong Tea | Petit Four

3 course menu  R975 with Wine pairing R1425
4 course menu R1195 with Wine pairing R1850
5 course menu R1425 with Wine pairing R2300

Small Plates / Lunch

Spring 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

Karan Beef Carpaccio
capers, turnip salad, aged sherry vinegar dressing

Swordfish ‘Tiede’
green asparagus, fennel, vinaigrette

2nd Starters

Duck Breast
blue pumpkin honey accented sauce
brusselsprouts and pear

Mediterranean Pasta
nasturtium, ratatouille vegetables, Pecorino shavings

Fish

Swordfish
potato and beetroot fondue, globe artichoke, horseradish sauce

Meats

Pork Neck
Masala spiced and roasted, with potato and aubergine curry

Ostrich Eye-Fillet
fried rare, gnocchi and turnip, wild mushroom sauce

Beef Prime Rib
potato mousseline, root vegetables, demi-glace with savory herb

Cheese

Four South African Artisan Cheese 
with condiments and nut-bread

Dessert

Textures of Chocolate
citrus, berry sorbet

Composition of Apple
fresh coconut, mascarpone
guava sorbet

R640 for any 4 plates
R900 for any 6 plates