The concept for Old Town Italy was built around the idea of an authentic Italian food experience. The space was designed to rekindle an ‘old town essence,’ creating an atmosphere that promotes the impulse for purchasing throughout the dining experience and evokes a sense of history and romance, much like visiting an Italian marketplace.
The Old Town Italy restaurant is at the heart of the store, where friends, business colleagues, family, and people passing through stop to take it all in. The restaurant showcases our values, service, and belief in authentic Italian food. There is a constant flow in this area where you can grab a quick coffee or linger for a fresh breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here is where you truly experience the feeling of Old Town with a sense of returning to old-school methods, artisanal cooking, and good service.
Their menu is authentically Italian yet flexible enough to stay updated with the latest health trends and food movements. They focus on Italian products but also source local products that align with our food philosophy. The menu includes authentic Italian dishes, cuts from our butchery grill section—fresh salads, panini / piadina, and hand-stretched Neapolitan pizza with real mozzarella.
Old Town Italy Breakfast Menu Menu Item Description Price Breakfast Tin Butter croissant, artisanal toast, bread sticks, jam and butter R85 Classic Eggs Benedict Two poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce, wilted spinach and fresh chives R55 – Add Bacon R86 – Add Smoked Trout Ribbons R165 Uova Sapiens Artisanal toast, scrambled eggs, mushrooms and garlic & thyme roasted tomatoes R134 – Add Bacon R35 – Add Lamb Sausage R66 Shakshuka Eggs baked in Mama’s Pomodoro, chorizo sausage, cannellini beans, peppers and onion. Served with artisanal toast R164 Salmon Trout Avocado Toast Artisanal toast topped with avocado, poached egg, smoked salmon trout, rocket, oven-dried tomato, dill oil and chilli flakes R155 Avocado Crush Crushed avocado on artisanal toast, poached egg, fresh chilli and rocket R90 Sicilian Scramble Soft scrambled eggs with mozzarella, toasted sesame seeds, spinach on artisanal toast R70 Mushroom Ragu & Egg Toast Poached egg served on mushroom ragu, artisanal toast and rocket R115 Breakfast Bun – Bacon, Avocado & Fried Egg R115 Breakfast Bun – Scrambled Egg, Avocado & Cream Cheese R90 L’Omelette 3 egg omelette or egg white with mozzarella, served with toasted artisanal bread R85 – Add Bacon R35 – Add Mushrooms R20 – Add Spinach R15 Warm Oats Classic cinnamon warm oats served with honey, berries and banana R68 French Toast Served with bacon, lemon cream cheese and maple flavoured syrup R102 Filled Croissants – Bacon & Cheese R81 Filled Croissants – Jam & Cheese R66
COLD PRESSED JUICES Menu Item Price Squeezed Classic Orange R65 Squeezed Energy Kick R85 Squeezed Beta Carrot R59 Squeezed Forever Young R80 Squeezed Jolly Green R135 Squeezed Jolly Green & Ginger R130 Ginger Shot R36
CAFFÈ Menu Item Description Price Espresso Single shot R25 Doppio Espresso Double shot R28 Macchiato Single shot topped with hot frothed milk R29 Cortado Single shot topped with steamed milk R30 Cappuccino Single shot topped with hot frothed milk R33 Flat White Double shot topped with steamed milk R36 Americano Single shot topped up with hot water R30 Nutella Mocha Single shot blended with chocolate Nutella milk R44 Bambinoccino Espresso cup filled with warm, frothed milk and topped with cocoa sprinkles R10 Hot Chocolate Nomu’s sustainably sourced cocoa powder based hot chocolate R38 Latte Hot frothed milk served with a single shot of espresso – Regular R37 – Chai R42 – Vanilla R39 – Caramel R39 – Hazelnut R39
TEA – CLASSIC TEA Menu Item Description Price English Breakfast Blend of teas from Assam, Ceylon and Kenya R30 Earl Grey Black tea infused with bergamot and orange zest R26 Ceylon Black tea of Sri Lankan origin R26 Rooibos Herbal tea from the rooibos plant R26 Green Minimally oxidised Camellia sinensis from China R35 Mint Green tea of North African origin, with Sahara mint R35 Chamomile Herbal tea from the chamomile plant R35 Red Cappuccino Rooibos tea-based cappuccino R33
SMOOTHIES Menu Item Description Price Chuck Berry Blueberries, spinach, banana, almond milk and honey R52 Blast Smoothie Peanut butter, pea protein, banana, almond milk, dates and honey R64 Blondie Mango, banana, pineapple juice and mint R76
Old Town Italy Food Menu STARTERS Menu Item Description Price Rustico Bread Basket Lightly toasted ciabatta, basil pesto, olive tapenade and butter R60.00 Mozzarella in Carrozza Crispy mozzarella toasted sandwich served with basil pesto R75.00 Beef Carpaccio Served with roasted garlic aioli, gremolata, shaved Parmesan, fresh rocket and extra virgin olive oil R126.00 Homemade Roasted Butternut Ravioli With crispy sage, brown butter and wilted spinach R125.00 Polpette Three meatballs cooked in Mama’s Pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella and basil R86.00 Calamari Fritti Crispy fried calamari served with roasted garlic aioli R124.00 The Bourdain Piadina with Prosciutto crudo, garlic mayo, mustard, provolone and rocket R100.00 La Caponata Piadina with roasted aubergine, sundried tomato pesto, tomato, pine nuts, provolone and basil R90.00
SIDES Menu Item Description Price Zucchini Fritti Served with roasted garlic aioli R94.00 Rustic Fries Served with roasted garlic aioli R58.00 Creamy Polenta With garlic brown butter and toasted walnuts R52.00 Charred Local Greens Tenderstem broccoli, baby leeks, sweet green beans, garlic brown butter and toasted almonds R71.00 Caprese Side Salad Variation of heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, Fior Di Latte and fresh basil R64.00
DESSERTS Menu Item Description Price Nonna’s Italian Mess Crumbled meringue swirled in lemon curd cream with oat crumble R50.00 Tiramisu Classic Italian Tiramisu R85.00 Amaretto Panna Cotta Served with a coffee syrup and biscotti crumble R55.00 Affogato Scoop of vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso and biscotti R50.00
PASTA Menu Item Description Price Homemade Roasted Butternut Ravioli With crispy sage, brown butter and wilted spinach R210.00 Tagliatelle del Pescatore Fresh seafood (mussels, calamari and prawns) with Mama’s Pomodoro, chilli, fresh basil and lemon R290.00 Beef Short Rib Tortellini Handmade Tortellini filled with tender short rib, cherry tomato, peas, fresh basil, Mama’s Pomodoro and Parmesan R170.00 Pappardelle Ragu Bolognese Thick ribbon pasta with beef ragu bolognese, Parmesan and Mama’s Pomodoro sauce R195.00 Beef Lasagne al Forno Classic beef Bolognese lasagne R254.00 Melanzene Parmigiana al Forno Baked layers of aubergine, Mama’s Pomodoro with mozzarella and Grana Padano R286.00 Tagliatelle ai Funghi Thin ribbon pasta with a creamy mushroom, thyme and lemon ragu R175.00 Penne con Pollo e Pesto Penne tossed with chicken, cream, béchamel sauce, basil pesto, chopped tomato, Grana Padano and fresh herbs R127.00 Scaloppine di Pollo Scalloped chicken breast, mushroom, rosemary, aromatic cream served with tagliatelle R140.00 Recco Classico Penne tossed with chicken in a mild curry spiced cream, Mama’s Pomodoro, chilli and coriander R126.00 Penne con Pesto Basil pesto, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan shavings R122.00 Gnocchi di Patate Handmade potato gnocchi served with your choice of sauce From R75.00 Penne Arrabiata Penne tossed in Arrabiata sauce, finished with grated Parmesan R70.00 Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Classic Italian spaghetti tossed in olive oil, garlic and chilli R90.00
SECONDI Menu Item Description Price Chicken Parmesan Crispy crumbed chicken fillet, Mama’s Pomodoro and melted mozzarella served with a side of your choice R165.00 Chicken Assagi Grilled chicken breast, roasted vegetables, peppadew and feta pesto, zucchini fritti and balsamic reduction R210.00 Risotto ai Funghi Arborio rice cooked in mushroom ragu with lemon, thyme and Parmesan R210.00 Tagliata Served with sun-dried tomato, balsamic reduction, rocket, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, Parmesan and olive oil with a side of your choice From R225.00 Gamberi Arrabiata Pan fried prawns in spicy Arrabiata sauce served with toasted ciabatta R145.00 Calamari Fritti Crispy fried calamari, served with roasted garlic aioli and a side of rustic fries R245.00 Old Town Hamburger With grilled onion, provolone, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, gherkins and a side of rustic fries From R175.00 Bistecca Alla Griglia Served with a choice of side From R230.00 Combo Classico From R345.00
PIZZA Imported “00” Flour • 48 hr fermentation • Vesuvian tomatoes • Fresh mozzarella All pizzas are finished with garlic-infused olive oil and oregano
Menu Item Description Price Focaccia From R70.00 Farinata Genovese chickpea flour pizza with olive oil, chilli and rocket R75.00 Margherita Napoli and basil R118.00 Giardino Napoli, Fior Di Latte, spinach, kalamata olives, charred globe artichokes, marinated peppers, and fresh chilli R184.00 Giorgio Napoli, Fior Di Latte, bacon, feta and avocado R178.00 Diavola Napoli, chorizo sausage, red onion and roasted pepper R175.00 Capricciosa Napoli, Fior Di Latte, charred globe artichokes, kalamata olives, and prosciutto cotto R220.00 Martesana Napoli, Fior Di Latte, Old Town style pepperoni, gorgonzola and red onion marmalade R200.00 Il Corvo Napoli, bacon, brie and red onion marmalade R195.00 Siciliana Napoli, anchovies, olives, capers and Parmesan R190.00 Verdura Napoli, roasted butternut, sun-dried tomato, feta, chilli, rocket and pumpkin seeds R160.00 Mexican’t Napoli, spicy mince, avocado, chilli, cream cheese and coriander R185.00
INSALATA Menu Item Description Price Caprese Classica Variation of heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, burrata and fresh basil R128.00 Insalata Verde Tenderstem broccoli, zucchini, cucumber ribbons, avocado, peas, feta with toasted pumpkin seeds, basil pesto and garlic aioli R135.00 Classic Caesar Salad Cos lettuce, soft poached egg, and herby croutons with Caesar dressing, anchovies and Parmesan shavings R145.00 Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Mixed greens, creamy Gorgonzola dolcelatte, roasted walnuts and pear, served with a whole grain honey mustard dressing R100.00 Cobb Salad Cos lettuce, soft poached egg, anchovies, herby croutons with Caesar dressing and Parmesan shavings R160.00
Old Town Italy Beverage Menu PROSECCO & BUBBLY Menu Item Description Price (Glass / Bottle) Cinzano Prosecco – Veneto, ITA 85% Glera, Pinot Bianco, 15% Chardonnay. Fruity and floral on the nose with fresh green apple and pear flavours R107 / R532 Pongracz Demi-Sec Noble Nectar – Western Cape, RSA Delicate sweetness with citrus notes, juicy pears and litchi R89 / R442 Pongracz Brut – Western Cape, RSA Crisp green apple notes and nuttiness of freshly baked bread. Foamy mouthful of blackberry fruit flavours R89 / R442 Pongracz Brut Rosé – Western Cape, RSA Delicate strawberry tones layered with whiffs of baked bread, balanced acidity and juicy blackberry fruit R442 Bottega Brut Rosé – Friuli, ITA Pinot Noir, Ribaso blend offering notes of berries and spice R724 Martini Prosecco – Veneto, ITA Dry Prosecco with crisp notes of apple and thyme R530
WHITE WINE Menu Item Description Price (Glass / Bottle) Old Town Italy White Blend – Western Cape, RSA Fresh and crisp with tropical fruit aromas and flavours R68 / R203 Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio – Darling, RSA Expressive nectarine, elderflower and gentle citrus nose with subtle hint of melon R74 / R220 Morgenster Sauvignon Blanc – Somerset West, RSA Tropical notes of litchi, mango and melon R95 / R283 Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc – Western Cape, RSA Fresh tropical fruit aromas, hints of lime and oak spice, butterscotch, crisp finish R84 / R251 Durbanville Hills Chardonnay – Western Cape, RSA Rich straw colour, orange peel & pineapple flavours, full-bodied, creamy texture, long finish R70 / R206 Protea Pinot Grigio – Western Cape, RSA Light aromas of stone fruit, nectarine and peach blossom; fruity and lively with peach, crunchy apple & nectarine flavours R200 Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc – RSA Notes of gooseberry, passion fruit, pineapple, peach and tropical fruit R339 Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir – Western Cape, RSA Crisp pale blush with hints of strawberry and red berries R275 Banfi Le Rime Pinot Grigio – Chardonnay – Tuscany, ITA Light straw colour with citrus, pear, some white flowers, good acidity, moderate finish R430 Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc – Western Cape, RSA Full-bodied, complex dried exotic fruit, apricot and peach, some acidity in the aftertaste R197
ROSÉ WINE Menu Item Description Price (Glass / Bottle) Old Town Italy Rosé – Western Cape, RSA Fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc flavours and Merlot red berry fruits, off-dry style R68 / R203 Morgenster Sangiovese Rosé – Somerset West, RSA Hints of guava, cherries and candy-floss R340 Buitenverwachting Rosé – Western Cape, RSA Bright, light and fruity, easy drinking R213 Nalu Rosé – Western Cape, RSA Expressive juicy berry flavours with soft, fruity finish R197
RED WINE Menu Item Description Price (Glass / Bottle) Old Town Italy Red Blend – Western Cape, RSA Juicy red fruit, gentle tannins, vanilla from wood treatment R67 / R198 Morgenster Cabernet Sauvignon – Somerset West, RSA Classic Cabernet traits: cassis, capsicum, eucalyptus R128 / R382 Terra del Capo Sangiovese – Darling, RSA Dark fruit nose with hints of blackberries and spice R92 / R276 Spier Seaward Shiraz – RSA Rich complex middle palate, balanced freshness, sweet oak R110 / R328 Diemersdal Merlot – RSA Ripe blackberry and dried fruit aromas, spicy undertones, well-structured R110 / R329 Durbanville Hills Collectors Pinotage – RSA Elegant full taste, silky tannins, sweet fruit, hints of cinnamon R376 Terra del Capo Arne – Darling, RSA Complex herbs & cocoa nose over dark berries, floral violets R431 Morgenster Tosca Red Blend – Somerset West, RSA Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, cranberry & floral notes with cigar box and spice R481 Rupert & Rothschild Classique – RSA Red plum, raspberries, cherries, forest floor and oak spice R524 Altydgedacht Barbera – Durbanville, RSA Dark fruit and spice, oaky sweetness, velvet finish R510 Fantini Montepulciano – Abruzzi, ITA Intense, fruity, full-bodied, slightly tannic with persistent aftertaste R605 Oro Dei Sani Chianti DOCG – Tuscany, ITA Bright ruby red, fruity and lively, good tannin-acidity balance R500
ITALIAN COCKTAILS Menu Item Description Price Aperol Spritz Aperol, Cinzano To Spritz, fresh orange and soda R113 Amarenapolitan Absolut Vodka, orange liqueur, Amarena syrup, fresh lime and cranberry juice R125 Americano Martini Rosso, Campari and soda R80 Negroni Bulldog Gin, Martini Rosso and Campari R105 Bellini Fabbri peach infusion and prosecco R125 Classic Mary Absolut Vodka and tomato cocktail R114 Gold Rush Jameson Select, apple, vanilla, lemon and tonic R157 Orzato in Kentucky Ballantine’s 7YO, Orzato syrup, lime and soda R128 Striding Pappagallo Jameson, Campari, fresh pineapple and lime R103 Crafted Paloma Cazadores Blanco, grapefruit, vanilla and soda R96 Watermelon Gin Bull Red Bull Watermelon, Bombay Sapphire, lime R93 Pink Clouds Bombay Bramble, Skyy Core, lemon, elderflower and strawberry R125 Cointreau Fizz Cointreau, lime juice, soda water R110 Summertime Passion Bombay Sapphire, pineapple, lemon, passion fruit and cellulose R139 Cosmopolitan Absolut, Triple Sec, lime, orange, cranberry, Patrón Silver, grapefruit, cranberry, lemon and lemonade R80 Strawberry Daquiri Bacardi Carta Blanca, sugar and citrus R105 Margarita Cazadores Blanco, Triple Sec, lime and salt R125 Long Island Iced Tea Absolut, Bacardi Carta Blanca, Bombay Sapphire, Cazadores Blanco, Triple Sec, lime and coke or cranberry R110 Mojito Bacardi Carta Blanca, soda, mint, lime and sugar R99 Piña Colada Bacardi Carta Blanca, coconut syrup, pineapple juice, coconut cream, lemon and lime R105
ICED TEAS Menu Item Flavour Price San Benedetto Iced Tea Peach / Lemon R65
SMOOTHIES Menu Item Description Price Chuck Berry Blueberries, spinach, banana, almond milk, honey R50 Blondie Mango, banana, pineapple juice, mint R76 Blast Smoothie Peanut butter, pea protein, banana, almond milk, dates, honey R64
FRAPPÉS Menu Item Description Price Cappuccino Lusso Espresso, milk, honey R35 La Mocha Espresso, dark chocolate, milk, honey R78 Gingerbread Man Espresso, gingerbread spice, ginger biscuit, milk, honey R50 Oreo Summit Espresso, dark chocolate, Oreo cookies, milk, honey R85
GIN & TONIC Menu Item Description Price Wallflower Bombay Sapphire, fresh cucumber, elderflower, Indian tonic R138 Sophisticated Bombay Sapphire, white peach, bitters, Indian tonic R125
Choose Your Gin Gin Price Bombay Sapphire R35 Tanqueray R35 Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla R35 Tanqueray No. 10 R54 Malfy Originale R43 Malfy Con Arancia R43 Malfy Con Limone R43 Malfy Gin Rosa R43 Monkey 47 R108
Tonic Choices Tonic Price Schweppes Indian Tonic R28 Schweppes Indian Tonic Zero Sugar R28 Schweppes Floral Pink Tonic R28
BEERS – ON TAP Beer ABV Price (Glass / Pint) Old Town Italy Lager 4% R39 / R58 Old Town Italy Lite Lager 4% R39 / R58 Old Town Italy Weiss 5% R47 / R68 Jack Black Brewers Lager 5% R45 / R62 Heineken® 5% R47 / R61
BEERS – BOTTLED Beer ABV Price Heineken® 5% R40 Heineken® Silver 4% R40 Heineken® 0.0 0% R40
ITALIAN SOFT DRINKS Drink Flavour Price San Pellegrino Aranciata – Orange / Limonata – Lemon / Aranciata Rossa – Blood Orange / Aranciata Melograno – Pomegranate Orange R59
Old Town Italy Umhlanga Menu The menu is the same as provided above, and the location of this outlet is as follows:
Address: Old Town Italy Umhlanga, 39 Meridian Drive Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, 4319, South Africa
