FEAST YOUR EYES ON OUR CHRISTMAS MENU

It’s time to give a festive cheer – we’re excited to present our Christmas menu for 2018.

Christmas is a special time here in South Africa: we may not get any snow, but instead, we get to enjoy long holidays, lots of family time, and fantastic sunshine. All you need for the perfect summer celebration is your Christmas lunch or dinner, and the good news is that at Casalinga, we deliver just as reliably as Father Christmas.

Some of our regular diners return here every year for their family Christmas feast – after all, life is too short for grocery shopping, cooking and washing up. Instead, you could be relaxing with a glass of something refreshing in the Casalinga gardens as our chefs put the finishing touches to your choice of dishes from our new Christmas menu.

We’re excited to share this wonderful season with you all, and we’ve already started taking bookings. Be sure not to miss out – book your table today (R850 per adult, R180 per child), and beat the Christmas rush!

ANTIPASTI

Let our mouthwatering range of starters introduce you to the flavours and styles of Casalinga cuisine. Make the acquaintance of contemporary Italian cooking style and get to know some of our best-loved dishes. If the starter is like meeting someone for the first time, then we’re certain you’ll be intrigued from the first moment, and that you’ll want to get to know them better as your meal progresses.

CARPACCIO ALLA ROMANA - 90.00
Thinly Sliced Raw Beef with Parmesan Shavings, Celery, Avocado, Mushrooms & Black Pepper. Drizzled with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Lemon Juice.

FEGATINI DI POLLO - 65.00
Succulent Chicken Livers, Pan-Fried in Butter & Olive Oil with Fresh Cream & a Hint of Fresh Red Chilli.

CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA - 75.00
Fresh South-Atlantic Falkland’s Calamari Tubes & Tentacles. Flash-Grilled in Olive Oil & Butter with Kalamata Olives.

INSALATA CAPRESE (V) - 70.00
Slices of Fresh Tomatoes & Buffalo Mozzarella. Dressed with Organic Basil Pesto & a Drizzle of Olive Oil.

LINGUA IN SALSA VERDE - 70.00
Seared Ox-Tongue with a Parsley, Mint, Basil, Lemon Juice, Anchovy, Capers & Olive Oil Dressing.

70 ASPARAGI CON FONTINA - 70.00
Blanched Fresh, Green Peruvian Asparagus Spears. Topped with Fontina & Parmesan Cheeses, & Baked in the Oven.

Please Note: Dishes and prices are subject to change without notice due to the availability of our fresh ingredients.

PRIMI PIATTI DI PASTA

We’re past masters at pasta! Perhaps the most quintessential of all Italian dishes, pasta (like people) comes in all shapes and sizes, and (like people) we love them all! Each of these dishes combines our signature homemade pasta with delicious ingredients for a marriage made in heaven. It’s time to get saucy!

GNOCCHI AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V) - 115.00
Casalinga’s Famous Homemade Piccolo Potato Dumplings. Served in a Decadent, Creamy Four-Cheese Sauce.

TAGLIATELLE ALLA PESCATORA - 160.00
Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta with Prawns, Calamari, Mussels & Line-Fish. Tossed in a Tomato, Onion, Garlic & White Wine Sauce.

PANZEROTTI NOVELLA (V) - 120.00
Homemade Half-Moon Pasta Parcels, Stuffed with Fresh Butternut & Ricotta. Served in a Decadent Sauce of Mascarpone, Fresh Cream, Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

PENNE ALL' IMPASTICCIATA - 180.00
Traditional Penne Pasta Served with a Ground Beef, Fresh Tomato & Cream Sauce with a Hint of Chilli Sauce.

~~~ Summer Platter for Two — R 380.00 ~~~
Linefish, Grilled Calamari, Lamb Loin & Chicken Parmagiano. Served with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables & 2 Glasses of House Wine.

PIATTI SECONDI

Just as the kitchen table is at the heart of every Italian home, so the main course represents the centerpiece of the meal. More substantial dishes, drawing on classic countryside flavours to provide a sophisticated, satisfying meal – from first sight to last forkful. Meals to remember, shared with the people who mean the most to you. Make a Casalinga main course the main event of your day.

FILETTO DI PESCE - 180.00
Seared Fillet of Ocean-Fresh Line-Fish, Served with a Choice of Lemon Butter, Cajun, Prawn or Artichoke Dressing.(Prawn Dressing R30 Surcharge)

FILETTO A VOSTRO PIACERE - 200.00
Prime Beef Fillet, Grilled to Your Individual Preference. Served with a Choice of Black Pepper, Mushroom or Herb-&-Wine Sauce.(Sauce R25 Surcharge)

TROTA ALLE MANDORLE - 165.00
Butterflied, Deboned & Filleted Fresh-Water Rainbow Trout. Grilled & Finished Off with Lemon Butter & Roasted Almond Shavings.

STINCO DI AGNELLO ARROSTO - 200.00
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank, Coated in a Vegetable, Herb & Wine Reduction. Finished Off with a Drizzle of Nona’s Homemade Mint Sauce.

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA - 140.00
Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Thinly Sliced Parma-Ham, Sage & Marsala Wine.

ARROSTO DI PANCETTA DI MAIALE - 165.00
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Prepared with Sherry, Fresh Herbs, Onions & Sultanas.

LASAGNE AL PESTO (V) - 130.00
Wafer-Thin Homemade Pasta with Layers of Fresh, Organic Basil, Béchamel & Parmesan Cheese.

Please Note: Dishes and prices are subject to change without notice due to the availability of our fresh ingredients.

We put the eating in meeting…

Casalinga’s kitchen is where classic meets contemporary, and then we add a dash of our special magic.

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Don’t just take our word for it…

We've been to Casalinga more times than I can remember. It's more than food - it's an experience. Sitting on the open terrace having lunch, walking in the veggie garden between courses, having coffee and dessert in the expansive garden... this is the place to unwind. A place to celebrate special occasions or to turn a normal lunch into a special occasion. It's our "go-to" Saturday afternoon dining/socializing restaurant - tied to many memories. We take all our out-of-town visitors there. A great day out.
by CraiginSA - March 2016