Having more than 30 years of experience running successful restaurants across South Africa, Steve, Jason, and Tim established Umhlanga’s coastal charm, i.e., Grimaldi’s Restaurant. At Grimaldi’s, every ingredient is selected for seasonality, freshness, and flavor. With a name that resonates with culinary prestige, Grimaldi welcomes patrons to an immersive dining experience that transcends the ordinary.
As a beacon of culinary innovation, this restaurant is dedicated to crafting memorable moments through its finely curated menu and inviting ambiance. The menu explores contemporary ways of paying homage to Italy’s timeless flavor profiles, combining a unique personal touch of innovative dishes and classic service.
Grimaldi takes pride in its commitment to culinary mastery, fusing traditional techniques with contemporary creativity to deliver a symphony of tastes that captivate the senses. From the moment you step through its doors, the restaurant beckons with an air of sophistication and warmth, inviting guests to embark on a gastronomic journey that transcends borders.
The menu at Grimaldi is a carefully orchestrated symphony of flavors, featuring diverse dishes that showcase the richness and diversity of South African and international cuisines. Each dish is a masterpiece, artfully prepared using the freshest ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. The menu includes antipasti items, pasta, pizza, wines and cocktails. The menu items are delicious and at affordable prices.
Grimaldi’s Antipasti Menu
| Antipasti | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Olive ripieni | Calamata olives stuffed with ricotta cheese, crumbed and deep-fried until golden brown, accompanied by homemade mayonnaise. | R89.00 |
| Fegatini pollo | Chicken livers are prepared with onion, white wine, Napolitano sauce, and fresh chili. Bound with fresh cream. | R95.00 |
| Baby marrow carpaccio | Delicate baby marrow slices drizzled with chili olive oil and dusted with Danish feta and parmesan cheese, gratinated in a wood-burning pizza oven until golden brown. | R89.00 |
| Halloumi | Deep-fried Cypriot goat’s milk cheese accompanied by homemade onion chutney or kiwi fruit jam. | R89.00 |
| Calamari tentacles | Deep-fried calamari tentacles served with homemade dill mayonnaise. | R89.00 |
| Calamari | Grilled or deep-fried Falkland calamari tubes, prepared with fresh garlic and a squeeze of lemon. | R99.00 |
| Oven-baked snails | Served with Garlic Butter (R95) or Gorgonzola (R105). | R95.00 or R105.00 |
| Pork rotini | Rolled pork belly stuffed with fresh garlic and whole-grain Dijon mustard, topped with orange juice, honey, and cinnamon reduction, garnished with caramelized apple. | R115.00 |
| Mussels ala crema | Full-shell mussels prepared in a Padella sauce. | R110.00 |
| Mussels in white wine | Full-shell mussels are prepared in white wine, fresh garlic, chili, and parsley. | R110.00 |
| Zuppa di granchio | Crab soup prepared with seafood stock and blue swimmer crab meat, colored with Napolitano sauce, flavored with white wine, and bound with fresh cream. | R125.00 |
| Baked prawn padella | Six prawns were poached and worked into a Padella sauce. It is topped with parmesan cheese and baked in a wood-burning oven until golden brown. | R135.00 |
| Oysters | West Coast oysters are served with fresh lemon and Tabasco sauce. | R39.00 each |
Grimaldi’s Insalata Menu
| Insalata | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Salad | Traditional garden salad served with feta and olives. | R85.00 |
| Roasted Butternut and Halloumi | Roasted butternut with deep-fried or grilled halloumi and rocket. | R99.00 |
| Calamari Salad | Traditional garden salad served with grilled calamari tubes and heads. | R145.00 |
| Prawn, Avocado, and Feta | Traditional garden salad tossed through with steamed prawns, avocado, and feta cheese. | R145.00 |
| Smoked Salmon, Avocado Salad | A salad tossed through with smoked salmon and avocado. Dressed with a homemade Italian vinaigrette and flavored with spring onion. | R155.00 |
Grimaldi’s Secondi Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Pollo | Poultry | |
| Chicken Diavola | Whole free-range spring chicken prepared in the wood-burning oven with fresh garlic, fresh chili, and herbs. | R195 (Half) / R195 (Full) |
| Chicken Limone | Whole free-range chicken prepared in the wood-burning oven with fresh garlic, fresh lemon, and a medley of herbs. | R165 (Half) / R210 (Full) |
| Wood Fired Deboned Chicken | Offered in Diavola or Lemon and Herb. | R195 (Half) / R195 (Full) |
| Pollo Involtini | Tender chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, prawns, and Parma ham. Grilled and baked with Padella sauce. | R215.00 |
| Chicken Milanese | Grilled chicken breasts topped with napolitana sauce, mozzarella cheese, and deep- fried stuffed Calamata olives on parmesan mash. | R225.00 |
| Chicken Picatta | Tender chicken breasts dusted with flour, pan-fried in fresh farm butter, olive oil, and dressed with caper, fresh lemon juice, and butter sauce. | R195.00 |
| Carne | Meat | |
| Fillet | 250g fillet medallions grilled to your preference. | R215.00 |
| Rump | 300g rump steak, grilled to your preference. | R165.00 |
| Lamb Chops | Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, fresh garlic, and Italian spices. | R185.00 |
| Lamb Shank | Lamb shank slow-roasted in the traditional Italian way overnight in the wood- burning oven. | R295.00 |
| Pork Belly Rotolini | Rolled pork belly stuffed with whole grain Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, and finished with an orange juice, honey, and cinnamon reduction, garnished with caramelized apple. | R320.00 |
| Pesce | Seafood | |
| Mussels ala Crema | Grimaldi’s Prawns | R195.00 |
| Mussels in White Wine | Full-shell mussels are prepared in white wine, fresh garlic, chili, and parsley. | R195.00 |
| Calamari | Grilled or deep-fried Falkland Calamari tubes, prepared with fresh garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and fresh farm butter. | R199.00 |
| Linefish of the Day | A 250g fillet baked in the wood-burning oven with olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine, and a medley of herbs. | R235.00 |
| Linefish Thermidor | A 250g fillet of fresh line fish baked with olive oil, white wine, a medley of herbs, topped with thermidor sauce, black mushrooms, Vermouth, dusted with imported parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and baked until golden brown. | R295.00 |
| Queen Prawns | Flame-grilled butterflied queen prawns served with a sauce of your choice. | R295.00 |
| Grimaldi’s Prawns | Butterflied queen prawns seared with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a medley of herbs, served with Padella sauce. | R310.00 |
| Princess Linefish | 250g fillet of fresh line fish, crowned with three prawns and calamari prepared in a fresh cream and seafood stock reduction. | R295.00 |
| Calamari Ripieni | Calamari tubes stuffed with spinach and ricotta, topped with Napolitano sauce flavored with chili and fresh basil, and gratinated until golden brown. | R229.00 |
| Grilled Crayfish | Grilled crayfish served with your choice of sauce. | SQ |
| Crayfish Thermidor | Grilled crayfish flesh worked into a thermidor sauce comprising fresh cream, black mushrooms, and Vermouth, dusted with imported parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and baked until golden brown. | SQ |
| Langoustines | Grilled langoustines accompanied by a sauce of your choice. | R109.00 |
Grimaldi’s Pasta Menu
| Pasta | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Aglio | Fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili, and back bacon. | R109.00 |
| Napolitana | Pasta tossed through our napolitana sauce. | R89.00 |
| Arrabiata | Napolitana sauce flavored with fresh chili and fresh garlic. | R99.00 |
| Matriciana | Napolitana sauce flavored with fresh chili, fresh garlic, and back bacon. | R115.00 |
| Bolognese | Local beef mince flavored with braised onion and fresh garlic is worked into our napolitana sauce. | R119.00 |
| Mammas Meatballs | Handmade Italian-style meatballs flavored with fresh garlic, basil, and onions. Bake and work into napolitana sauce, tossed through spaghetti. | R135.00 |
| Gnocchi | Lasagne sheets interlayered with beef mince, Napolitano sauce, and imported parmesan cheese. It is topped with Mozzarella cheese and baked until golden brown. | R145.00 (Gorgonzola) / R130.00 (Napolitana) |
| Carbonara | Fresh cream, smoked back bacon, onion, imported parmesan cheese, and a raw egg cooked in the pasta in the traditional style. | R135.00 |
| Alfredo | Fresh cream, black mushrooms, and smoked back bacon. | R145.00 |
| Pollo Funghi | Grilled chicken breasts and black mushrooms bound with fresh cream. | R145.00 |
| Pollo Pomodori | Grilled chicken breasts and Calamata olives worked into homemade napolitana sauce. | R135.00 |
| Bresata di Padella | Roasted vegetables in our signature padella sauce. | R145.00 |
| Beef Lasagne | Lasagne sheets are interlayered with beef mince, napolitana sauce, and imported parmesan cheese. It is topped with Mozzarella cheese and baked until golden brown. | R185.00 |
| Butternut Panzerotti | Delicate pasta parcels filled with butternut and worked into our signature Padella sauce. | R215.00 |
| Prawns Picante | Prawns flavored with white wine and fresh garlic worked into homemade napolitana sauce and fresh cream. | R215.00 |
| Frutti di Mare | Prawns, calamari, and mussels flavored with white wine and fresh garlic worked into homemade napolitana sauce. | R215.00 |
Grimaldi’s Pizza Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Margherita | R89 |
| Regina | R115 |
| Pepperoni | R125 |
| Vegetarian | R125 |
| Hawaiian | R125 |
| Pollo Greca | R145 |
| Pollo Picante | R145 |
| Giardino | R149 |
| Mafiosa | R155 |
| Chicken mafiosa | R149 |
| Mexicana | R145 |
| Grimaldis Gorgonzola | R149 |
| Quattro Stagioni | R149 |
| Americano | R149 |
| The Diva | R149 |
| Carne | R159 |
| Pizza gamberi | R175 |
| Seafood | R210 |
| Lamb Shank | R210 |
Grimaldi’s Wine Menu
| Item | Category | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | ||
| Domaine Des Deux Claudia | Champagne | R585 |
| Krone Night Nectar Demi-Sec | Champagne | R370 |
| Krone Borealis Brut | Champagne | R370 |
| Krone Brut Rosé | Champagne | R370 |
| Da Luca Prosecco | Champagne | R320 |
| Bruce Jack Bumble Bee | Champagne | R210 |
| Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc | Champagne | R290 |
| White Wines | ||
| Bon Courage Gooseberry Bush | White Wine | R180 |
| Dawn Patrol | White Wine | R205 |
| Waterford Pecan Stream | White Wine | R220 |
| Ataraxia | White Wine | R270 |
| Black Oyster Catcher | White Wine | R340 |
| Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc | White Wine | R350 |
| Springfield Special Cuveé – Robertson | White Wine | R360 |
| Iona | White Wine | R395 |
| Dawn Patrol | White Wine | R205 |
| Babylonstoren | White Wine | R235 |
| Kloof Street Chenin Blanc | White Wine | R280 |
| Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection | White Wine | R320 |
| Kaapzicht Kliprug | White Wine | R370 |
| Jordan Unwooded | White Wine | R205 |
| Demorgenzon DMZ | White Wine | R275 |
| Oak Valley Beneath The Clouds | White Wine | R325 |
| La Motte Chardonnay | White Wine | R345 |
| Newton Johnson Southend Chardonnay | White Wine | R435 |
| De Krans Moscato (Sweet) | White Wine | R180 |
| Pierre Jordan Tranquille | White Wine | R180 |
| Cederberg Bukettraube (Off-Dry) | White Wine | R250 |
| Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer | White Wine | R220 |
| Winshaw Usana The Runaway Pinot Gris | White Wine | R295 |
| Remhoogte Free To Be Riesling | White Wine | R380 |
| Rosé | ||
| De Krans Moscato | Rosé | R180 |
| Dawn Patrol Cinsault | Rosé | R205 |
| Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir | Rosé | R210 |
| Babylonstoren Mouvedre | Rosé | R295 |
| Waterford Rosemary | Rosé | R300 |
| Red Wines | ||
| Zevenwacht | Red Wine | R355 |
| Black Oystercatcher | Red Wine | R380 |
| Peter Falke | Red Wine | R415 |
| Springfield Whole berry | Red Wine | R480 |
| Plaisir | Red Wine | R495 |
| Dawn Patrol | Red Wine | R205 |
| Bon Courage Pepper Tree | Red Wine | R265 |
| Eagles Nest “Little Eagle” | Red Wine | R330 |
| Delaire Graff | Red Wine | R385 |
| Bon Courage Mulberry Bush | Red Wine | R180 |
| Eagles Nest “Little Eagle” | Red Wine | R310 |
| Morgenster | Red Wine | R335 |
| Jordan Black Magic | Red Wine | R445 |
| Painted Wolf The Den | Red Wine | R220 |
| Kaapzicht Skraalhans | Red Wine | R320 |
| Rijks Touch | Red Wine | R320 |
| Chamonix Greywacke | Red Wine | R420 |
Grimaldi’s Cocktails Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Gin Rosa | R85 |
| Amalfi sunset spritz | R85 |
| Signor clover club | R85 |
| Cucumber & elderflower | R85 |
| Strawberry Margherita | R75 |
| White peach & Berry | R65 |
| Pomegranate & rosemary | R65 |
| Strawberry & Basil | R65 |
| Pink Lady | R65 |
| Strawberry Daiquiri | R75 |
| Nu Pain Killer | R75 |
Grimaldi’s Christmas Day Set Menu
Choose the starters, mains, and desserts from the menu below. R975 per Person
| Starters | Description |
|---|---|
| Agrumi Gamberossi | 3 prawns and homemade gnocchi prepared with fresh cream, orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice. Flavored with fresh dill and served with a roasted artichoke heart. |
| Caprese Salad | Buffalo mozzarella is interlayered with jam tomatoes and dressed with basil pesto, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and a crack of black pepper. |
| Prawn and Linefish Roulade | A rolled soufflé interlayered with cream cheese, dressed with fresh cream, lemon juice, and dill reduction. |
| Springbok Carpaccio | Springbok carpaccio dressed in gorgonzola cream, soy sauce, red wine reduction, fresh strawberries, parmesan shavings, and dusted with roasted nuts. |
| Baby Marrow Carpaccio | A delicate baby marrow carpaccio, dressed with extra virgin chili olive oil, dusted with parmesan and feta and gratinated until golden brown. |
| Mains | Description |
|---|---|
| Pesce Siciliana | 250g fillet of swordfish prepared in the pizza oven with white wine, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and a medley of fresh herbs. It is topped with a napolitana sauce and flavored with capers, celery, cherry tomatoes, olives, and white wine. |
| Gamberi Genovese | Eight queen prawns dressed in fresh cream, basil pesto, fresh garlic, and cream reduction. |
| Lamb Shank | A hind quarter lamb shank served on a bed of parmesan mash. |
| Butternut Panzerotti | Delicate pasta parcels filled with roasted butternut worked into fresh cream, white wine, fresh garlic, fresh chili, and a hint of napolitana and cream reduction. |
| Desserts | Description |
|---|---|
| Cheesecake | A Philadelphia cheese-baked lemon cheesecake topped with a sourberry coulis. |
| Crème Brûlée | Baked eggless custard flavored with Horlicks. |
| Tiramisu | Finger biscuits soaked in espresso and rum, interlayered with Mascarpone cheese. |
Grimaldi’s Umhlanga Menu
Address: Grimaldi’s, 6 Lagoon Dr, Umhlanga, Durban, 4320, South Africa
Grimaldi’s Durban Menu
Address: Grimaldi’s Cucina & Sushi Bar, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa