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

Duo of Yellow-fin Tuna
Tataki fried and phyllo coated
lime and ginger gel, Kombu dressing
R275

Seared Chokka Calamari
red rice and herb salad
chili-coriander dressing
R215

Artichoke Soup with Prawn Tempura
infused with sea lettuce, globe artichoke
R275

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

STARTER OR MAIN

Burrata Mozzarella
roasted tomato, aged balsamic, pesto
R195/275

Aubergine Soufflé
vinaigrette of roasted quinoa

labneh, pea greens and yellow beets
R215 / 275

Gnocchi of Hubbard Squash
accented by blue cheese, grilled pumpkin and seeds
R195 / 275

FOR THE TABLE

Organic Garden leaf and Vegetable salad
with toasted seeds, nut oil vinaigrette
R135

Brown butter tossed Spätzle
R135

FISH

STARTER OR MAIN

Cape Sea Harvest
fennel mousseline, asparagus, yellow beets
sauce with horseradish and nasturtium
R220/295

MAIN COURSES

Pasture raised Beef Prime Rib
demi-glace with lemon pepper, seasonal vegetables
and mushroom

R385

Pork Fillet and Pancetta
tarragon-mustard sauce
black-eyed beans and apple puree
R295

Free roaming Lamb from Wellington
saddle and cutlet, risotto with rosemary
fried cauliflower, glazed garlic
R375

CHEESE / DESSERT

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

Crème Brûlée
Macha tea aroma, pistachio, apple sorbet
R215

Chocolate Fondant
strawberry mirror, strawberries
mango sphere, litchi sorbet
R275

Dessert Composition
nectarine and white chocolate ice-parfait
with glazed nectarines and oregano aroma
R225

Degustation Menu

Spring Season

Amuse Bouche

Duo of Yellow-fin Tuna
Tataki fried and phyllo, coated lime and ginger gel

Wildeberg ‘Coterie’
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Artichoke Soup with Prawn Tempura
infused with sea lettuce and globe artichoke

Migliarina ‘Luminosity’
Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir 2022

Paillard of Wagyu Sirloin
beetroot, mushroom and truffle

Gedeelte ‘Authentic 23’
Barbarossa 2021

Springbok Loin
Jerusalem artichokes, pistachio and chestnut
red wine braised parsnips, berry gel, white poppyseed sauce

Idun Choreography
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec 2019

Trio of Cheese
Paardekraal Tomme de Chevre, fondue tartlet, Stone House Camembert Ash
and 24-month Pecorino with condiments

Peter Bayly
Cape White N/V 

And/Or

Chocolate and Pear Fondant
pear sorbet, mint and coconut

Joostenberg
Chenin Blanc Noble Late 2024

Coffee | Oolong Tea | Friandises

4 course menu R 1080 with Wine pairing R 1740
5 course menu R 1315 with Wine pairing R 2150
6 course menu R 1550 with Wine pairing R 2540

Spall 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

Octopus Salad
tomato and olive tapenade, artichoke, grilled zucchini

Albacore
smoked long-fin tuna, daikon & cucumber

Ostrich Tartar
asparagus, nasturtium and nettle, caper and lavache

Hot Starters

Risotto 
enhanced by sweet-pea and saffron

Rabbit Ravioli
fried meat, artichoke, and aubergine

Gnocchi of Hubbard Squash 
accented by blue cheese, grilled pumpkin and seeds

Fish

Line-fish of the day
fennel mousseline, spinach, horseradish sauce

Mains

Pasta creation of the day 

Pork Cheek, slow cooked
tarragon-mustard sauce, savoy cabbage
roasted apple puree

Free roaming Cape Lamb
loin and ravioli with rosemary
fried cauliflower, glazed garlic

Beef Paillard
grilled, confit potato, green bean salad

Cheese

Four South African Artisan Cheese 
with condiments and nut-bread

Dessert

Aubergine Eton Mess 
black sesame sponge, orange gel, chocolate marshmallow

Pina colada Ice-Parfait 
coconut and pomegranate, textures of strawberries 

R640 for any 4 plates
R900 for any 6 plates