Chocolat Bistro, located in the heart of Durbanville, promises a great French experience to everyone who visits. While their gorgeous terrace and children’s section offer a compelling experience that few could resist, let their opulent interiors and delicious menu tempt you.
Chocolat’s history started when its first franchise opened in 2005. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. Locals love getting together under the ancient plane tree, and they added a storybook castle where kids can go to make lifelong memories and beautiful things to happen.
Another aspect of the plan was realized in 2019 when they established The Duchess Wine Bar, where guests may sip cocktails with an outstanding Parisian flair. Their in-house bakery, deli, and gift shop, Petit Chocolat, opened in 2021.
The Birdcage, their stunning, dedicated event space with all the elegance and sophistication you have come to expect from them, was added in 2023. They are eager to keep making memories with you.
Their deliciously extensive menu has a wide selection of treats to suit every palate. A very classic treat is high tea. Their High Tea service, one of their most well-liked chocolate experiences, is a memorable event that works well for any occasion.
Events like birthdays, baby showers, kitchen teas, farewell parties, welcome home celebrations, or even simple get-togethers like “I miss you” are all celebrated. Enjoy the moments of friendship, love, laughing, and happiness.
Without the ideal beverage to quench your thirst, no meal is complete. Their carefully chosen wine collection will delight even the choosiest visitor, and their silky flat whites are the perfect complement to any breakfast.
Chocolat Bistro Breakfast Item Description Price (R) Seasonal Fruit Salad Served with berries, granola, Bulgarian yogurt & honey (V) R79 Le Grande déjeuner Bacon, eggs, pork or beef sausage, fried tomato, mushrooms, chips, bread & a preserve of your choice R120 Chocolat déjeuner Scrambled eggs, savory mince, mushrooms & grilled cheddar on a slice of bread R99 Omelette With cheddar, tomato, onion, bread & butter R79 Extra Toppings Mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, bacon, ham, savory mince R25 each Eggs Benedict With Hollandaise sauce on potato rosti & grilled cherry tomatoes, Smoked salmon R155 Eggs Benedict With Hollandaise sauce on potato rosti & grilled cherry tomatoes, Hickory ham, or bacon R115 Eggs Benedict With Hollandaise sauce on potato rosti & grilled cherry tomatoes, Spinach & Feta (V) R115 Croque Madame With bacon or halloumi, chive scrambled egg, spinach, avo, tomato salsa, chili mayo. R105 Breakfast Wrap Sourdough bread dipped in egg batter & fried with bacon, cheese & maple syrup R105 Scrambled Eggs on Open Croissant Topped with crispy bacon or mushrooms, spring onion & avo R100 Smoked Salmon Croissant With scrambled eggs, spring onion, cream cheese & rocket R148 The Frenchy Sourdough bread dipped in egg batter & fried with bacon, cheese & maple syrup. R95 Smashed Avo on Toast With a squeeze of fresh lemon & grilled cherry tomatoes (V) R69 Giant Croissant With butter & a preserve of your choice (V) R58 Extra Hillcrest Preserves Available: Blueberry, Strawberry, Fig, Apricot, Seville Marmalade R9 Honey R12
Chocolat Bistro Light Lunch Item Description Price (R) Quiche of the day (V option) With side salad & home-made bread R99 Chicken wrap with avo & pineapple Chicken wrap with avo & pineapple R105 SAVORY PANCAKES: Savoury Mince & Mushrooms With cheese sauce & side salad R100 Chicken & mushroom With cheese sauce & side salad R98 SANDWICHES: Bacon, avocado & feta Your choice of sourdough, seed loaf, tramezzini, or giant croissant served with chips or side salad. R105 Pulled lamb shank, hummus, spring onion, cherry tomato, rocket & tzatziki Your choice of sourdough, seed loaf, tramezzini, or giant croissant served with chips or side salad R115 Chicken mayo, crispy bacon, avo & rocket Your choice of sourdough, seed loaf, tramezzini, or giant croissant served with chips or side salad. R108 Creamy spinach, feta, olives & mushrooms (V) Your choice of sourdough, seed loaf, tramezzini, or giant croissant served with chips or side salad R105
Chocolat Bistro Starters Starter Price (R) Spring Rolls with Thai Sauce (chicken/vegetable options) R85 Brie stuffed with green fig preserve, wrapped in phyllo(V) R90 Black Mushroom Stack with roast tomato, cream cheese, spinach, garlic & parmesan(V) R95 Jalapeno Poppers wrapped in bacon, with cream cheese & sweet chili sauce R95 Snails with garlic butter & grilled parmesan shavings R88 Calamari Strips, crumbed & deep fried R85 Pulled Pork Nachos with black beans, cream cheese & crushed avo R85 Also available as the Main Course R145 Cream Based Chicken Livers with mushrooms, peppers, onions & toast – mild or hot R85 French Onion Soup R75 Soup of the day R75
Chocolat Bistro Mains Main Course Price (R) Vegetarian Burger with mushroom, lentil & thyme sauce and rustic chips R145 Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan shavings & truffle oil R165 Basil Pesto, Chicken & Mushroom Tagliatelle with parmesan & olive oil (V/VE Optional) R155 Thai Green Curry with chicken fillet cuts, a variety of vegetables & basmati rice (V/VE Optional) R149 Chicken Schnitzel with a choice of sauce, side salad & chips R139 Classic 200g Beef or Chicken Burger served with mozzarella, onion marmalade & rustic chips. R169 Creamy Butter Chicken with prawns & basmati rice R165 Seared Norwegian Salmon on mashed potatoes & vegetables R249 Calamari Strips, crumbed & deep fried, served with rice or chips R155 Seafood Pasta – prawn, linefish, mussels, and calamari in a homemade tomato-based sauce served with tagliatelle (and optional swirl of cream) R195 Pulled Pork Nachos with black beans, cream cheese & crushed avo R145 Roast Pork Belly (300g) with vegetables & mashed potatoes R210 Classic 200g Beef or Chicken Burger served with mozzarella, onion marmalade & rustic chips R135 Creamy Beef Stroganoff with basmati rice, garlic, parmesan, parsley & truffle oil R169 Sirloin (300g) with roasted vegetables or chips R185 Ribeye (300g) with roasted vegetables or chips R265 Oxtail served on a bed of mashed potato R195 Roasted Calf Cheeks in homemade jus served with penne pasta R195 Lamb Shank served with roasted vegetables & truffle oil mashed potatoes R260 Lamb Curry with basmati rice R195
Build Your Mezze for 2 Item Price (R) Salami R50 Parma Ham R75 Brie R40 Blue Cheese R40 Figs (whole, preserved) R35 Grapes R30 Olives R40 Spicy Chicken Livers R50 Biltong R75 Pork chipolatas with sweet mustard mayo R70 Calamari strips R60 Grilled Prawns R75 Spicy patatas Bravas R40 Focaccia Pizza Bread R59 Beer battered cauliflower R50 Spring rolls (Chicken/Veg) R50 Chicken strips R49 Pork Belly Bites R70 Cucumber sticks with hummus R40
Chocolat Bistro Kids Menu Under 12 Years Only
Item Price (R) Scrambled egg on toast R50 Crumbed calamari strips R70 Crumbed chicken strips & chips R70 Beef/Chicken burger & chips R75 Plate of chips R50 Cheesy toast & chips R55 Chicken mayo toasty & chips R60 Pork chipolatas with sweet mustard mayo R60 Ice cream & chocolate sauce R55 Kiddies Belgian Waffle with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup R45 Cake Bomb – layered choc cake & caramel in a cup R35 Babyccino R26 Mini chocolate chino with flake R36 Mini Milo with marshmallows R36 Mini Milkshakes R39
Chocolat Bistro Pizzas Item Price (R) Focaccia pizza bread with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, garlic & lightly sprinkled with grated parmesan R65 Margherita with tomato base, mozzarella & basil R85
Pizza Toppings Topping Price (R) Mushrooms R25 Avo R30 Pineapple R15 Olives R20 Onions R12 Peppers (Green/Red) R15 Peppadews R20 Cherry tomato R15 Spinach R12 Spring onion R10 Garlic R15 Banana R15 Crispy onion R15 Chili R12 Pesto R13 Rocket R15 Parmesan shavings R25 Feta R20 Mozzarella R22 Blue Cheese R25 Fig preserve R25 Cheddar R20 Brie Cheese R25 Ham R28 Bacon R28 Savory mince R30 Pulled chicken R28 Pulled pork R28 Salami R28 Parma ham R28 Chorizo R28
Chocolat Bistro Salads Salad Price (R) Chicken Salad with feta, cocktail tomatoes, rocket, cucumber & avo R105 Smoked Salmon salad with avo, spring onion, feta & lettuce R155 Sweet baby beetroot & butternut salad with greens, rocket, feta, spring onions, dukkah nut sprinkle & Turkish fig reduction R128
Chocolat Bistro Freshly Baked Items Freshly Baked Price (R) Scone with cream or cheese & a preserve of your choice (V) R65 Savoury scones with bacon, onion & white cheddar R69 Healthy Nut & Bran Muffin with cheese & a preserve of your choice (V) R69 Old Fashioned Fudge with pecan nuts & cranberries R40 Salted Caramel Macaron R25 Petit Red Velvet Cake with a cheesecake layer covered in cream cheese icing R69 Petit Rich Chocolate Cake R69 Petit Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing R69 Layered Petit Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake & Chocolate Mousse R75 Petit Fig & Pecan Baked Cheesecake R69 Petit Lemon Meringue R69
Chocolat Bistro Desserts Dessert Price (R) Seared banana with salted caramel sauce, cream, or ice cream & crushed biscuit pancake R85 Dark Vanilla Malva Pudding with ice cream or cream R90 Boston Brownie with ice cream or cream R90 Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ganache Tart R85 Crème Brûlée, made with vanilla pods R90 Fondant au chocolat served with cream or vanilla pod ice cream R95 Baba au Rhum – vanilla cake drenched in golden rum syrup topped with whipped cream & almond shavings R85 Belgian Waffle with vanilla pod ice cream & maple syrup R85 Signature Pavlova with cream, fruit/berries & curd center R105 Ice cream & chocolate sauce R55 Affogato (with single shot espresso) R68 Dom Pedro R75 Amarula / Kahlua / Frangelico / Honey Liqueur Whiskey / Fresh Coffee (Prices vary)
Chocolat Bistro Sauces & Sides Item Price (R) Madagascan Pepper Sauce R35 Mushroom Sauce R35 Cheese Sauce R35 Rustic cut chips R49 Side Salad R49 Vegetables of the day R49
Chocolat Bistro Cake Menu Item Size Price (R) Caramel & Pecan Nut Vanilla Cake 15 x 19cm (medium) R695 15 x 23cm (large) R900 Rich Chocolate Cake with brownies 15 x 19cm (medium) R700 15 x 23cm (large) R990 Chocolate and Caramel Cake 15 x 19cm (medium) R695 15 x 23cm (large) R900 Red Velvet Cake with edible flowers 15 x 19cm (medium) R695 15 x 23cm (large) R900 Marie Antoinette cookies Pack of 2 R45 Tim Tam cake 15 x 19cm (medium) R990 15 x 23cm (large) R1180 Carrot Cake 15 x 19cm (medium) R695 15 x 23cm (large) R900 Baked Cheesecake 8 x 23 cm R590 Lemon Meringue 10 x 23cm R590 Cupcakes – Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Carrot N/A R35 Gourmet Cupcakes – tailored to your needs N/A Price on request
Chocolat Bistro Hi Tea Menu R320 per person , book three days in advance.
Additional drinks are available to order on the day.
Beautifully decorated table with the following Items (per person) displayed upon arrival:
Items Vegetarian Spring Roll Salami Flowore with crime fraiche & capor barris (2) Roasted Fig & Black Forest Ham Crostini Caprese Salad on a skewer drizzled with basil pesto & olive oil Norwegian Salmon Blinis (2) Chunky Ribeye Cuts with truffle mayonnaise & rocket on olive oil crostini Mini Hamburger with caramelized onion & white cheddar Lemon Meringue Tartlet Scone Macaron Mini Cheese Cake Golden Pavlova with strawberry & Blueberries Chocolate Eclaire Chocolate Brownie Cup of Filter Coffee or Cup of Tea
Chocolat Bistro Cold Bar Item Price (R) Iced Coffee R44 Iced Spiced Chai R44 Iced Coffee with vanilla ice cream & espresso R55 Bar one Milkshake R55 Nutella Milkshake R55 Peanut Butter Milkshake R55 Salted Caramel Milkshake R55 Vanilla Milkshake R52 Strawberry Milkshake R52 Chocolate Milkshake R52 Fruit Shakes R55 Mini Milkshakes (u/12yrs only) R39 Dom Pedro (ask for flavors) R75
Chocolat Bistro Hot Bar Item Price (R) Spiced Chai Latte R42 Hazelnut Latte R42 Caramel Latte R42 Vanilla Latte R42 Rooibos & Honey Latte R42 Secret Cup of Love R59 Hot Chocolate R42 Milo R42 Irish Coffee (with Jameson & cream) R75 Cafe Anisette (with KWV 5yr brandy, americano & cream) R79 Ceylon Tea R28 Rooibos Tea R28 Earl Grey R30 Green Tea R30
Chocolat Bistro Specialty Loose Leaf Teas Item Price (R) Herbal Infusion Camomile R41 Fruit Infusion Berries R41 English Breakfast R41 Earl Grey Leaves R41 China Organic Green Tea R41
Chocolat Bistro Soft Drinks Item Price (R) Schweppes mixers (200ml) R24 Schweppes mixers (300ml) R28 Tizers R35 Red Bull R48
Chocolat Bistro Juice Bar Item Price (R) Orange, Cranberry, Mango, Tropical, Apple R33/Jug 110
Chocolat Bistro White & Rose Wines Category Item Price (R) SAUVIGNON BLANC Durbanville Hills R175/58 SAUVIGNON BLANC D’Aria Music White R160/52 SAUVIGNON BLANC Laborie R155/55 SAUVIGNON BLANC La Motte R200 SAUVIGNON BLANC Diemersdal R198 SAUVIGNON BLANC D’Aria Music White R215 SAUVIGNON BLANC Maastricht R220 SAUVIGNON BLANC Altydgedacht R210 SAUVIGNON BLANC Springfield Life from Stone R295 SAUVIGNON BLANC Thelema R260 CHENIN BLANC Kleine Zalze R175 CHENIN BLANC Durbanville Hills R179 CHENIN BLANC Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve R350 CHENIN BLANC KWV R170/60 CHENIN BLANC Ken Forrester Petit R155 CHARDONNAY Fairview R265 CHARDONNAY Laborie R170 CHARDONNAY Durbanville Hills R180/60 CHARDONNAY Springfield Methode Ancienne R690 ROSÉ Diemersdal R190 ROSÉ Laborie R180 ROSÉ Sophie Te’ Blanche R180/60 ROSÉ Durbanville Hills R180 ROSÉ Warwick First Lady R215 WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir R235 WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS KWV Moscato R170 WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS Springfield Albarino R295
Chocolat Bistro Sparkling Wines, MCC, and Champagne Category Item Price (R) SPARKLING WINES Durbanville Hills Sparkling R220 SPARKLING WINES JC Le Fleurette R185 SPARKLING WINES JC Le Fleurette N/A R185 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Laborie Brut Rose R325 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Laborie Brut R325 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Pongracz NV Brut R360/92 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Pongracz NV Rosé R360/92 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Pongracz Desiderius Brut R650 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay R430 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel R395 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Krone Borealis Cuvee Brut R380 METHODE CAP CLASSIC Krone Rose Cuvee Brut R380 CHAMPAGNE Moët & Chandon Brut R1800 CHAMPAGNE Dom Perignon R4600 CHAMPAGNE Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label R1500
Chocolat Bistro Red Wines Category Item Price (R) RED BLENDS Cederberg Baronne R170 RED BLENDS Laborie R180/60 RED BLENDS D’Aria Music R165/55 RED BLENDS Nederburg Motor Cycle Marvel R460 RED BLENDS Roodeberg R220 RED BLENDS Springfield Work of Time R398 RED BLENDS Rupert & Rothschild R395 RED BLENDS Ataraxia R525 RED BLENDS Alto Rouge R240 PINOT NOIR De Grendel Op Die Berg R480 PINOT NOIR Paul Cluver R590 PINOT NOIR Lourensford R325 MERLOT D’Aria Music R295 MERLOT Thelema R400 MERLOT Laborie R180 MERLOT De Grendel R380 MERLOT Durbanville Hills R180/60 SHIRAZ Durbanville Hills R180 SHIRAZ Laborie R180 SHIRAZ D’Aria R292 SHIRAZ Fat Bastard R295 SHIRAZ Tokara Zondernaam R295 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Durbanville Hills R180 CABERNET SAUVIGNON KWV R195 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Springfield Whole Berry R370 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Cathedral Cellar R360 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Laborie R180/60 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Guardian Peak Frontier Cab R220 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Buitenverwachting R340 PINOTAGE Beyerskloof R220/65 PINOTAGE Diemersfontein R295 PINOTAGE Durbanville Hills R180 PINOTAGE Fairview Primo R695 PINOTAGE Maastricht R298
Chocolat Bistro Gin Item Price (R) Hendricks R45 Clemengold R41 Cruxland R35 Victoria Pink R40 Inverroche Classic R45 Inverroche Amber R45 Bloedlemoen R45 Bombay Sapphire R30 Six Dogs Blue R53 Cape Town Pink R30
Chocolat Bistro Mixers Item Price (R) Fitch and Leeds Pink Tonic R20 Fitch and Leeds Blue Tonic R20 Fitch and Leeds Light Tonic R20 Barker & Quin Honeybush Tonic R38 Barker & Quin Light Tonic R38 Barker & Quin Hibiscus Tonic R38 Fevertree Elderflower Tonic R35 Fevertree Aromatic Tonic R35 Lamb & Watt Hibiscus Tonic R35 Lamb & Watt Cucumber Tonic R35 Lamb & Watt Basil Tonic R35
Chocolat Bistro Cocktails Cocktail Description Price (R) The Infamous Rake Gin, fresh lime, tonic water & elderflower R85 Lord Byron’s Dirty Little Secret Rum muddled with fresh lime and sugar syrup, churned with fresh mint, crushed ice, and a splash of soda R80 Dusk Till Dawn Fresh strawberries, white rum, strawberry puree & juice blended till smooth. R85 The Duchess of Oxford Bubbly, strawberry cassis & mixed berries R75 House of the Rising Sun Aperol, Prosecco, and Soda water finished with fresh orange R75 The Wench of Winchester Inverroche Amber with elderflower, rose water tonic, and a rose head R75 English Rose Vodka, tomato cocktail, spices, and lemon juice, finished with a splash of Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a celery stick. R120 Murder in Paris Triple sec, vodka, rum, tequila, cane, a dash of cola & lemon R85 Brothel Poison Litchi and passion fruit puree blended with Bacardi rum and a dash of Blue Curacao. R75 French Riviera Litchi and passion fruit puree blended with Bacardi rum and a dash of Blue Curacao R75 Pamplemousse Rose Bombay gin and grapefruit syrup topped with dry lemon R75
Chocolat Bistro Doggie Menu Item Description Price (R) The Pawfect Morning Bacon slices & scrambled eggs with cheese R48 The Howly Chow Bowl Sliced chicken breast with rice & veggies R48 Beggin for Beef Burger patty with rice & veggies R48 Zoomies in a cup Plain yogurt, seasonal berries or bananas, honey & a bone biscuit R28 You wannaaaa … TREAT? Extra chewy beef strip R18
