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

Salmon and Tomato Consommé
cured and sous-vide salmon trout
water lilies, edame beans
R225

Quail Paupiette
prosciutto, savoy cabbage
forest mushroom, red wine vinaigrette
with pine kernels
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, cheese tuille
R195 / R235

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

FOR THE TABLE

Potato ‘Anna’
R135

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

FISH

STARTER OR MAIN

Cape Sea Harvest
Duo of globe and Jerusalem artichoke
sea lettuce, saffron-tomato vinaigrette

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

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
matcha tea aroma, blueberries
vanilla chantilly, basil ice cream
R235

Chocolate Fondant
strawberry sphere, berry sorbet
concord meringue
R275

Composition of Apple
fresh coconut, mascarpone, guava sorbet
R225

Degustation Menu

Winter Season

Amuse Bouche

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

Mother Rock White 2022
cuvee of five grapes

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

Eenzaamheid 2022
Cinsault

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

De Morgenzon ‘Maestro’ 2021
Bordeaux Style Blend

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

Bein ‘Forte’ 2021
Merlot fortified
And / Or

Textures of Chocolate
seasonal citrus and kalamansi gel
vanilla ice cream, naartjie powder

Joostenberg 2024
Chenin 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

Provolone Carpaccio
mushrooms

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

2nd Starters

Salmon and Tomato Consommé
cured and sous-vide salmon trout
fennel, water lilies, edame beans 

Arborio Risotto
with Cremonzola, beetroot, Grana tuille

Fish

Swordfish
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

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

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

Cheese

Four South African Artisan Cheese 
with condiments and nut-bread

Dessert

Tropical Gastrique
pineapple, yuzu
lime cake, coconut and lemongrass

Textures of Chocolate
seasonal citrus and kalamansi gel
vanilla ice cream, naartjie powder

R640 for any 4 plates
R900 for any 6 plates