Asta Italian Restaurant menu

Mista Salad (V) ZAR 95.00

Mixed green salad, fior de latte, olives, cherry tomatoes & carrot shavings, drizzled with a basil pesto & balsamic dressing

Caprese Salad (V) ZAR 90.00

Fior de latte, cherry tomatoes, olives & rocket, drizzled with a basil pesto & balsamic dressing

Panzanella Salad ZAR 95.00

Cherry tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, red onions & toasted ciabatta

Carpaccio ZAR 95.00

Bresaola cured beef, parmesan shavings & rocket

Mussels ZAR 95.00

Mussels, white wine, garlic, parsley, napoletana & toasted ciabatta

Iseo Bruschetta ZAR 80.00

Mozzarella, capers, and anchovies on toasted ciabatta

Pomodoro Bruschetta (V) ZAR 75.00

Cherry tomatoes, olives & parmesan shavings on toasted ciabatta

Parmigiana Bruschetta ZAR 80.00

Crisp bresaola & mozzarella on toasted ciabatta

Verdura Bruschetta (V) ZAR 70.00

Roasted vegetables & basil pesto on toasted ciabatta

Burro é Salvia ZAR 95.00

Burnt butter, fresh sage & coppa

Pescatore ZAR 140.00

Prawns, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, chilli, fresh parsley & napoletana

Amatriciana ZAR 95.00

Bresaola, white wine, chilli & napoletana

Paezana ZAR 130.00

Salsiccia, peppers, white wine, chilli, fresh sage, garlic & napoletana

Alfredo ZAR 115.00

Ham, mushrooms, peas, garlic, fresh sage & cream

Napoletana (V) ZAR 90.00

Tomato & fresh basil

Zozzona ZAR 130.00

Salsiccia, mushrooms, peas, garlic, fresh sage & cream

Porcini (V) ZAR 135.00

Cherry tomatoes, dried porcini, onion, and basil

Puttanesca ZAR 120.00

Anchovies, capers, cherry tomatoes, olives, rocket, onion & napoletana

Bolognese ZAR 110.00

Pork & beef mince, & napoletana

Contadino ZAR 120.00

Chicken, mushrooms, spinach, onion, garlic, fresh parsley & cream

Mafiosa ZAR 130.00

Anchovies, capers, rocket, onion, parsley, chilli, olive oil & butter

Russa ZAR 120.00

Bresaola, vodka, onion, fresh chives, napoletana & chives

Cozze ZAR 140.00

Mussels, marsala wine, onion, chilli & napoletana

Ladrona ZAR 130.00

Salsiccia, dried porcini, peas, mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil & butter

Vongole ZAR 140.00

Baby clams, white wine, chilli, garlic, butter, fresh parsley & napoletana / Only served with spaghetti

Burro Parmigiano (V) ZAR 95.00

Melted butter, fresh thyme, garlic, and parmesan & freshly cracked black pepper

Carbonara ZAR 115.00

Egg, coppa, parmesan, onion, fresh thyme & cream / Only served with penne

Ortolana (V) ZAR 105.00

Wood-fired roasted vegetables, onion, fresh thyme, butter & napoletana

Campagnola ZAR 120.00

Chicken, olives, peppers, red onion, butter, fresh basil & thyme & napoletana

Gluten-free base ZAR 40.00

Choose between the standard stoneground flour base, or a gluten-free base (only an extra R40)

Cheese Focaccia (V) ZAR 95.00

Garlic, red onion, thyme & mozzarella

Siciliana ZAR 140.00

Anchovies, capers, chilli, olives, garlic, parsley & mozzarella

Asta ZAR 140.00

Bolognese, garlic, chilli, red onion, basil & mozzarella

Margherita ZAR 105.00

Tomato, fresh basil & mozzarella

Capricciosa ZAR 150.00

Salami, red onion, olives, garlic, chilli, sage & mozzarella

Quattro Stagioni ZAR 125.00

Artichokes, olives, ham, mushrooms, sage & mozzarella

Regina ZAR 125.00

Ham, mushroom, sage & mozarella

Capri (V) ZAR 120.00

Cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, red onions, rocket & mozzarella

Marinara ZAR 150.00

Prawns, mussel meat, chill, garlic, basil & mozzarella

Foresta (V) ZAR 110.00

Mushrooms, garlic, herbs & mozzarella

Roma (Bianca) ZAR 130.00

Coppa, parmesan shavings, rocket, chilli, garlic & mozzarella

Prosciutto (Bianca) ZAR 150.00

Parma ham, blue cheese, rocket, balsamic reduction, fig preserve & mozzarella

Chocolate Salami ZAR 40.00

Dark chocolate, biscuits, and liqueur, rolled into a log and served as slices

Affogato ZAR 65.00

Vanilla or chocolate gelato, served with a shot of cold espresso poured over the top

Homemade Gelato ZAR 55.00

A choice between chocolate or vanilla, made in small batches in our kitchen

Tiramisu ZAR 65.00

Layers of mascarpone, boudoir biscuits soaked in espresso, biscuits & liqueur

Dom Pedro ZAR 75.00

Jameson, Kahlua or Amaretto

Milkshake ZAR 65.00

Vanilla or chocolate gelato

Espresso ZAR 25.00

A single espresso shot

Doppio Espresso ZAR 35.00

A double shot of espresso

Espresso Corretto ZAR 45.00

A single shot of espresso, "corrected" with a dash of grappa

Macchiato ZAR 25.00

A single espresso, served with dollop of hot milk and foam

Caffé Latte ZAR 30.00

A tall, hot drink made up of 1/3 espresso, and 2/3 hot milk, topped with foam

Cappuccino ZAR 30.00

A short, hot drink made up 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk, and 1/3 foam

Americano ZAR 30.00

A double shot of espresso, topped up with hot water, served with hot or cold milk on the side

Rooibos ZAR 25.00

A herbal red bush tea from the West Coast of South Africa

Ceylon ZAR 25.00

Black tea

Earl Grey ZAR 25.00

A simple blend of black tea, flavoured with bergamot

Irish Coffee ZAR 75.00

Hot coffee, Jameson & sugar, stirred & topped with cream

Kahlua Coffee ZAR 75.00

Hot coffee, Kahlua & sugar, stirred & topped with cream

Amaretto Coffee ZAR 75.00

Hot coffee, Disaronno & sugar, stirred & topped with cream

Red Cappuccino ZAR 30.00

100% pure espresso ground Rooibos tea, served as a cappuccino would be