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BALDUCCI’S LAUNCHES ITALIAN CHIC IN AFRICA
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First impressions count for a lot in our daily lives. So, it's no surprise when you walk into Balducci's at the V&A Waterfront that the clean, understated formality creates an immediate sense of well-being. The crisp white linen, racks of sparkling wine glasses, the comfortable sight of a well-used pizza oven and the gracious waiters makes you at once relaxed and eager to have the experience of eating here.
And eat here you must. Balducci's once again has created a new, unrivalled menu of contemporary dishes that reflect the most traditional elements of food and culinary styles. This is the food that critics the world over define as "'relaxed, restorative, everyday" while at the same time being creative, modern and affordable.
To achieve this, the chefs have looked to the culinary delights of Italy. The offerings from Balducci's Italian Chic in Africa menu include a delicious onion zuppa garnished with an African macadamia nut pesto; or try the carpaccio of venison, or the melanzane alla Parmigiano, amongst others. The luscious line-up of pizzas includes specialities like the white pizza with mozzarella, goat’s chevin cheese, smoked kwaito (Gouda) and Parmigiano, with sautéed spinach and garlic on a béchamel sauce base (no tomato) or the osso buco, the braised duck, the Parma ham or game ragù and many more.
The emphasis is on providing good quality food that is simple, fresh, cooked with the minimum of fuss and served in style. The people who eat here are more interested in what is on the plate, than who is in the kitchen. Balducci’s offers simple, elegant meals that are created to bring out the real flavours of the product. Of course, it helps that this all happens in such a beautiful space.
There is something deeply satisfying to sit in Balducci's, looking out across the harbour, breathing the aromas of a fresh plate of pasta de mer—an intoxicating medley of fresh local mussels, black tiger prawns, calamari and line fish topped with an African-style arrabiata sauce. Or perhaps sampling the African game Bolognaise, ostrich lasagne, melanzane alla Parmigiano, slow-cooked oxtail and braised duck shepherd’s pie, or a simple beef fillet, cooked exactly as you want, served with some thick cut fries and the Balducci's house salad—lettuce, red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, onion, carrots, egg and feta sprinkled with the chef's dressing and some Parmigiano. Round off with the Balducci’s special dessert of amaretti biscuits in liqueur with almond flakes, mascarpone and chocolate chips, served with hazelnut ice cream, strawberries and cream.
To go with these culinary delights is an extensive wine list ranging from the Balducci's excellent House Wines, which include a refreshing white and a superb red at R75 and R95 a bottle respectively - to exquisite offerings from our local boutique vineyards—think Ataraxia in Walker Bay or Topaz—to the impeccable bottles from the big guns—Vergelegen, Hamilton Russell, Warwick, to name a few.
When we eat out, whether we are entertaining friends or family or simply having a pleasant downtime moment with a loved one, we want to be comfortable. Balducci's not only wraps you in the comfort zone with its pleasant and discreet service, it is now making an addition to its existing selection of trusted food offerings. If you don't feel like relaxing with one of their incomparable pizzas— of which there are more than 40 to choose from like the Cape Town Club, with grilled chicken, mozzarella and bacon, topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, chilled chopped lettuce and a splash of home-made mayonnaise, or the pizza alla melanzane or oxtail, amongst others —you can opt for that all-time comfort food—the hamburger.
As to be expected, a Balducci's burger is like no other. Balducci's have gone back to basics and rebuilt the classic burger into a culinary delight. Choose from a variety of 180g pure aged Karan beef sirloin and rump gourmet burgers served on a dense, lightly toasted fresh bun with caramelised onion, home-made deli pickled cucumber, coleslaw, thick cut fries and a secret relish.
Here we really understand first impressions: It looks like a burger, it tastes like a burger and you will remember it as the best burger in town.
The lasting impression you will leave with once you have experienced Balducci's—whether it’s the Italian Chic in Africa, the superb pizzas, the splendid wine list or the gourmet burger—is that "yes feeling" you have when you know that yes, this was food for you, and yes, this was the perfect place to have it.
View contact details and more info on Balduccis Restaurant
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VIEW ALL SPECIALS..
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NEW NEW NEW
WINTER SPECIAL SOUL WARMERS
at the Restaurant
Tuesdays - Saturdays
Lunch & Dinner
All Starters - R 49
All Mains - R 116
All Desserts - R 39
2 Courses - R 149
3 Courses - R 169
4 Courses -
Buitenverwachting Restaurant, Constantia
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Sunday Lunch Buffet
Sunday lunch buffet:
From 12:00 to 15:00
Adult: R98 per person
Kids under 12: R48 per person
Reservations essential
Cantonese Dimsum
available from 11:30 to 17:00
15% discount off the a
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Weekly Sunday Jazz Brunches
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Dinner Special / Secretaries Day / Sunday Brunch
WINTER SPECIAL DINNER MENU
R149 for 2 courses / R179 for 3 courses, Served from 15h00 – 22h30 Daily. View this menu from our page
SECERTARY DAY
Wednesday, 01st September 2010. R190pp Including a
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Lunchtime Special
R69 for a selected starter, selected main and a portion of rice from our Majestic lunch time menu.
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Sunday Lunch Buffet
SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET @ R85 P/P
THE BEST IN MPUMALANGA...THAT'S A PROMISE!!!!
Every Sunday from 12h00 - 15h00
Hope to see you soon!!!
Bookings: 082 968 4374 / 082 370 1987
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