Allora Franschhoek Menu
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Spuntini
Spicy chicken livers served with toasted ciabatta
Italian meatballs in a Napoli sauce
Deep-fried baby marrow chips
Artichokes grilled with peppers, garlic & lemon
Mussels in a white wine broth with a touch of cream
Squid battered and deep fried, served with lemon & garlic aioli
A selection of mixed pan fried mushrooms and rocket
4 grilled prawns on a skewer
Antipasta
( Contains nut products ) Hearty Italian seasonal vegetable soup with cannellini beans, basil pesto & parmigiana.
( Contains nut products ) Calamari tubes filled with pesto, walnuts and halloumi cheese, topped with a sweet chilli sauce
Pan fried halloumi served with pineapple & chilli compote
Oven baked aubergine, feta cheese and spinach layered with Napoli sauce & parmigiana.
Insalata
Baby lettuce, cherry tomatoes thinly shaved red onion, basil & home made mustard vinaigrette with fresh parmesan shavings
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives, onions and bocconcini, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Fresh sliced fior di latte balls, sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic reduction and olive oil
( Contains nut products ) A fresh bed of rocket and baby spinach with basil pesto topped with oven roasted vegetables, fresh parmesan & toasted sunflower seeds
Pan seared paprika & sun-dried tomato calamari, cos lettuce, avocado, carrot & cucumber ribbons
Focaccia
Garlic and butter
Herbs and salt
Garlic and mozzarella
Fresh fior di latte mozzarella balls, cherry tomato, basil and pesto
Primo Piatto
Rich tomato and fresh basil served with linguini pasta
Napoli sauce with chilli & garlic served with penne pasta
Garlic, chilli, parsley & olive oil served with spaghetti
Home made potato gnocchi with a 3 cheese sauce (provolone, blue cheese & Parmesan)
Classic slow cooked ground beef in a Napoli sauce served with spaghetti
Basil pesto & olive oil served with penne
Creamy ham & mushroom sauce served with fettuccini pasta
Linguini served with Basil pesto, sun dried tomato, olives an feta topped with fresh basil
Traditional Italian dish of pasta layered with beef bolognaise, béchamel sauce, Parmesan & mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection and served with a side salad
Creamy risotto prepared with exotic mushrooms, basil pesto, white wine,Parmesan topped with a drop of truffle oil and a sprinkle of ground coffee
Rich and creamy risotto with pan fried prawns, paprika rosemary and a hint of chilli and garlic
Mature strips of grilled beef fillet with mushrooms, cream, black pepper and garlic served with fetticuni
Rich and creamy with pan fried prawns, paprika, rosemary and a hint of chilli
Spicy paprika chicken & zucchini in a rich tomato, white wine & touch of cream served with fettuccine
An outstanding seafood penne prepared the traditional way, in Napolitana sauce and a touch of garlic & Chilli. ( Available in white wine, garlic and olive sauce )
Secondo Piatto
300g steak topped with anchovy, herb butter, baby garlic potatoes & scorched seasonal vegetables
200g steak topped with an anchovy, herb butter, baby garlic potatoes & scorched seasonal vegetables
300g steak topped with anchovy, herb butter, bay garlic potatoes & scorched seasonal vegetables
200g steak topped with rocket, mascarpone cheese and Parmesan shavings served with fries and scorched seasonal vegetables
200g Fillet steak topped with creamy mixed exotic mushrooms and truffle oil served with baby potatoes and scorched seasonal vegetables
300g Lamb loin cutlets, marinated in garlic, olive oil and fresh rosemary, char grilled to perfection and served with fries and scorched seasonal vegetables - Best served medium
veal escalopes in a rich white wine, lemon and capers sauce served on a bed of mash
Pan fried veal escalopes perfectly cooked in a sweet Marsala wine, red peppers and mushroom sauce, served with a side of spaghetti
Crumbed chicken breast topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and a splash of truffle oil, served with a side of scorched seasonal vegetables and mash
Pan fried chicken fillet covered in a fresh cream, cream cheese and zesty lemon sauce with black pepper. Served with a side of spaghetti an wilted spinach
Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and grilled to perfection with lemon, butter, age and white wine with a side of Allora baby potatoes and scorched seasonal green vegetables
Pesce
Grilled calamari in garlic, a touch of chilli, parsley and a splash of white wine served with creamy paprika, lemon & rosemary sauce on freshly made spaghetti and a garden salad
Pizza
Napolitana and Mozzarella
Ham and mushroom
Ham and fresh pineapple
Ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives
Spiced chicken, feta, peppers, rocket and avo( when available)
Bolognese mince, onions, green peppers, chilli and garlic
Salsiccia, bacon, caramelised onion, chilli, smoked mozzarella and thyme
Pepperoni, red peppers and olives
Basil pesto, sun dried tomato, olives and feta topped with rocket
Fresh mozzarella, Rosa tomatoes and fresh basil leaves drizzled with pesto ( contains nut products )
Caramelised onion, Brie, mushroom, rocket, mozzarella, provolone, Grana Padana and blasamic reduction
Bacon, feta and avo (when available)
Parma ham, fresh rocket and Grana Padana shavings
Salami, salsiccia , bacon, rocket and avocado (when available)
Menu Di Bambini
Dolce
Double scoop of Ice cream served with bar one chocolate sauce
Italian vanilla ice cream drenched in amaretto and espresso served in a coffee cup
A lite vanilla scented cream jelly with a wild berry compote
One of the great classics - a baked vanilla crème beneath a cracking of caramelised brown sugar
An elegant and rich layered Italian desert, combining brandy & a dash with of espresso soaked ladyfinger biscuits, mascarpone, Kahlua and then finished of with a dusting of cocoa
Crisp layers of phyllo pastry filled with roasted almonds and hazelnut cocoa spread
A deliciously decadent chocolate cake layer cradling a reservoir of smooth, luxurious molten chocolate
A traditional South African drink made with: Kahlua OR Frangelico OR Amarula OR Jameson
At Allora Franschhoek, the menu reads like a well-rounded Italian-inspired journey that moves comfortably from light bites to indulgent mains. The Spuntini section sets a lively tone with dishes such as Fegatini Piccanti, Polpette, ZucchiniCarciofi, and Cozze Di Vino, offering rich, shareable flavors that feel perfect for grazing. From the Antipasta, options like Minestrone, Calamari Ripieni, Formaggi Halloumi, and Melanzane Starter/Main highlight a balance between comforting classics and slightly more elevated starters. The Insalata selection, including Insalata Leggera, Italian Salad, Caprese BalsamicoRustica, and Insalata Calamari, keeps things fresh and vibrant, while the Focaccia choices such as All’ Aglio, Alla Genovese, All’Aglio E Mozzarella, and Pesto E Fiordland Di Latte bring a satisfying, aromatic depth.
Moving into the heart of the menu, the Primo Piatto features familiar Italian staples like Napolitana, Arrabiata, All’Olio, Gnocchi, and Bolognaise, each promising hearty comfort with simple, well-executed flavors. The Secondo Piatto section elevates the experience with premium cuts such as Rump, Filetto, Ribeye, along with house specialties like Filetto Alla Allora and Filetto Ai Miceti, suggesting a strong focus on quality meat cookery. Seafood lovers are not left behind, with Pesce offering Calamari Alla Grigli, keeping things clean and Mediterranean in style.
Pizza lovers will find familiar comfort in choices like Margherita, Regina, Hawaina, Quattro Stagioni, and Al Polo, while the Menu Di Bambini ensures accessibility with options such as Margherita (Bambini), Hawaina (Bambini), Bacon, Feta, Avo (Bambini), Regina (Bambini), and Grilled Chicken Fillet & Fries (Bambini). To close, the Dolce selection delivers a classic sweet finish with Ice Cream, Affogato Al Cafe, Panna Cotta, Crème Brûlée, and Tiramisu, rounding out a menu that feels both comforting and complete, balancing rustic Italian tradition with crowd-pleasing versatility.