Polpetta was started in 2008 by Roberto Leo and Ivano Franceschi. Polpetta offers no fuss, good quality, value-for-money Italian comfort food. Large woven pendants are contrasted against a black ceiling giving a warm and welcoming glow to the space, touches of Italy such as the green tiles around the bar counter and the patterned floor centerpiece tie into the Italian comfort food served.
The staff is well-mannered and attentive. Polpetta offers an exciting menu of Italian delicacies and other toothsome preparations. Wood-fired ovens churn out piquant pizzas with zesty sauces, vegetables, and meat chunks. Equally delicious is its pasta served in an array of dressings.
Lush lamb cutlets, carpaccio, home-style meatballs with fiery Napoletana sauce, and veal limone are other popular dishes at Polpetta. A wisely chosen wine list complements the inviting fare. Polpetta also proffers decadent traditional desserts that are sure to appease one’s sweet tooth.
Polpetta Starters Menu
Starter Description Price (R) MELANZANE (starter portion) Layers of brinjal, basil, Parmesan & napoletana sauce R79 HALLOUMI & PROSCIUTTO CRUDO Thin slices of prosciutto & grilled halloumi served with rocket & lemon R95 FIOR DI LATTE MOZZARELLA & PROSCIUTTO CRUDO Thin slices of prosciutto with Fior Di Latte mozzarella & rocket R95 MUSSELS Steamed mussels served either in a cream & tomato sauce or white wine cream sauce R95 CHICKEN LIVERS Sautéed with onions, white wine, Napoletana sauce with a hint of chili & garlic R80 GRILLED CALAMARI Choose between grilled calamari tubes or tentacles or both R80 MINESTRONE SOUP Hearty Italian vegetable soup R79
Polpetta Salads
Salad Name Description Price (R) HOUSE Iceberg lettuce, avo*, onion, robiola cheese, tomato, cucumber, egg & olives R90 The House Salad (serves 4-6 people) The House Salad can be ordered for the table (serves 4-6 people) R180 GRILLED CHICKEN House salad topped with grilled chicken breasts (170g) R129 STEAK House salad topped with strips of grilled fillet steak (170g) R157 CALAMARI House salad topped with tender grilled calamari R149 TUNA House salad topped with tuna (170g) R139 SMOKED SALMON House salad topped with smoked salmon (80g) R149 ARROSTO House salad topped with grilled baby marrows, aubergines, cherry tomatoes & artichokes R129 CAPRESE Slices of Fior Di Latte mozzarella, tomato & fresh basil with a touch of basil pesto R115
Polpetta Chopped Salads
Chopped salads are served without lettuce – add lettuce for R10
Salad Name Description Price (R) CHOPPED GREEK Tomato, olives, cucumber, onion & feta cheese R90 CHOPPED CHICKEN Grilled Chicken (170g), chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, carrots, robiola cheese, olives & avo* R129 CHOPPED TUNA Tuna (170g), chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, carrots, robiola cheese, olives & avo* R139 CHOPPED SMOKED SALMON Smoked salmon (80g), chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, carrots, robiola cheese, olives & avo* R149 CHOPPED STEAK Grilled fillet steak (170g), chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, carrots, robiola cheese, olives & avo* R157 CHOPPED HALLOUMI SALAD Chopped grilled halloumi, cucumber, avo*, sundried tomatoes, asparagus* & olives R129
Polpetta Focaccia
Focaccia Price (R) HERB R59 GARLIC R59 FETA & CARAMELISED ONIONS R80 TOMATO & GORGONZOLA R94 MOZZARELLA R82 LA MED – Caramelised onion, rocket, feta, olives, sundried tomato & a balsamic reduction R119
Polpetta Pizza Menu
Pizza Name Ingredients Medium (R) Large (R) MARGHERITA Classic mozzarella & tomato R72 R82 PEPPERONI Margherita base with pepperoni R99 R114 REGINA Mushrooms & ham R99 R114 ROMA Salami, mushrooms, olives & onion R112 R134 HAWAIIAN Ham & pineapple R99 R114 CHOURIÇO Spicy chouriço sausage, feta & peppadews R112 R134 POLLO Chicken, peppadews & avo* R112 R134 PISANA Bacon, feta & avo* R112 R134 QUATTRO STAGIONI Ham, mushrooms, olives & artichokes R112 R134 SICILIANA Olives & anchovies R112 R134 VERDURA Mushrooms, onion, green pepper, olives, artichokes & capers R112 R134 ARROSTO Grilled baby marrow, artichokes, aubergines & cherry tomatoes R112 R134 MARINARA Mussels, calamari & prawns R132 R156 ROBERTO Grilled prawns, calamari, fresh slices of tomato & a touch of chili R132 R156 IVANO Grilled strips of fillet steak, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, rocket & a balsamic reduction R132 R156 MEXICANA Bolognese, onion, green pepper, chili & garlic R124 R144 DEL SOLÉ Italian sausage, sundried tomatoes, chili, garlic & avo* R124 R144 PARMA HAM & ROCKET Thinly sliced parma ham & fresh rocket R130 R150 SALMONE Smoked salmon, capers & avo* R130 R150 POLPETTE Our homemade beef meatballs & fresh basil leaves R124 R144 MEDITERRANEAN Baby spinach, feta & olives R112 R132 QUATTRO FORMAGGI Mozzarella, gorgonzola, feta & Parmesan R124 R144
Polpetta Pasta Menu
Pasta Name Description Price (R) ALFREDO Ham & mushroom in a cream sauce R120 Substitute ham with chicken Substitute ham with Chicken R120 BOLOGNESE The old classic beef mince sauce R120 NAPOLETANA Traditional tomato & basil sauce R90 PESTO Basil, pine nuts, olive oil R108 Add cream Add cream R6 ARRABIATA Napoletana sauce with chili, garlic & green pepper R108 AURORA Napoletana sauce with cream R115 POLPETTE Delicious homemade beef meatballs in Napoletana sauce R124 ROBERTO Grilled calamari, prawns, fresh tomatoes tossed in olive oil, garlic & a touch of basil pesto R155 FRUTTI DI MARE Mussels, prawns, calamari in a white wine Napoletana sauce with a hint of garlic R155 Also available in creamy white sauce Also available in creamy white sauce R155 SALMONE Smoked salmon in a creamy Napoletana sauce R155 IVANO Grilled strips of fillet steak, onion, cherry tomatoes & garlic tossed in olive oil & topped with fresh rocket. R155 FILETTO Grilled strips of fillet steak, mushrooms & onions in a Napoletana & cream sauce R155 POLLO Substitute ham with Chicken R129 VEGETARIAN A medley of mushrooms, baby marrows, peas, carrots, artichokes & olives in a Napoletana sauce R120 SOLÉ MIO Sundried tomatoes & calamata olives tossed in olive oil & finished with feta & fresh rocket. R108 PRIMA VERA Broccoli, artichokes & fresh cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil & basil pesto. R120 INCAZZATA Napoletana sauce, green pepper, basil pesto, chili, garlic & a touch of cream R124
Polpetta Baked Pasta
Topped with mozzarella cheese & baked in the pizza oven
Pasta Name Description Price (R) AURORA Napoletana sauce with cream R120 LASAGNE Layers of pasta sheets, bolognese, besciamella sauce & Parmesan R129 VEGETARIAN A medley of mushrooms, peas, baby marrows, carrots, artichokes & olives in a napoletana sauce R128 ALESSANDRO Bacon, mushrooms, onions & garlic in a creamy Napoletana sauce topped with fresh slices of avo* R155 MELANZANE Layers of brinjal, basil, Parmesan & napoletana sauce R129
Polpetta Grills Menu
Item Description Price (R) FILLET STEAK (250g) Prime aged fillet steak rubbed with olive oil, salt & pepper R240 Add a sauce Choose from Madagascar, mushroom, pepper, or gorgonzola R30 LAMB CUTLETS (260g) Three succulent grilled lamb loin cutlets rubbed with olive oil & seasoned with salt & pepper. R260
Polpetta Veal Menu
Item Description Price (R) LIMONE (225g) Thinly sliced veal escalopes pan grilled & finished in a lemon butter & cream sauce. R225 MADAGASCAR (225g) Thinly sliced veal escalopes pan grilled & finished in a sauce of green pepper corns, Dijon mustard & cream. R225 PIZZAIOLA (225g) Thinly sliced veal escalopes pan grilled & finished in a sauce of Napolitano, garlic, capers & olives. R225 SCHNITZEL (159g) Tender panko crumbed veal schnitzel R159
Polpetta Chicken Menu
Item Description Price (R) GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS (128g) Grilled chicken breasts, seasoned & brushed with olive oil R128 NAPOLETANA (149g) Grilled chicken breasts finished in a light white wine, Napoletana sauce R149 LIMONE (149g) Grilled chicken breasts finished in a lemon, butter & cream sauce R149 PIZZAIOLA (152g) Grilled chicken breasts finished in a napolitana, garlic, capers & olive sauce. R152 CHICKEN SCHNITZEL (132g) Tender panko crumbed chicken breast R132 Add a Sauce Choose from creamy mushroom or cheese R30
Polpetta Seafood Menu
Item Description Price (R) CALAMARI (194g) Tender calamari grilled with olive oil & lemon R194 GRILLED SALMON (229g) Norwegian salmon grilled to your liking R229 GRILLED HAKE (145g) Hake fillet grilled with olive oil, lemon & herbs. R145
Polpetta Sides Menu
Side Dish Price (R) GRILLED VEGETABLES (per serving) – Baby marrows, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, brinjals R30 SIDE SALAD (per serving) R30 HAND CUT CHIPS (per serving) R30 ROASTED SWEET POTATOES (per serving) R30 BROWN RICE (per serving) R30
Polpetta Desserts Menu
Dessert Price (R) BACI (Italian Kisses) – Assorted Flavours R50 TIRAMISU R67 CHOCOLATE BROWNIE R67 PEAR & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE R69 CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE R69 CARAMEL AND PECAN NUT CHEESECAKE R69 AFFOGATO – A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso R54 KIDDIES ICE CREAM – A scoop of chocolate or vanilla ice cream R28
Polpetta Coffee & Hot Drinks
Beverage Price (R) AMERICANO R29 ESPRESSO R29 DOUBLE ESPRESSO R33 CAPPUCCINO R34 CORTADO R34 CAFFE LATTE R36 COFFEE FREEZO R48 HOT CHOCOLATE / MILO R36 CHAI LATTE R36 TEA R25 SPECIALITY TEAS R29
Polpetta Spirits
Category Name Price (R) Whiskey Monkey Shoulder R50 Glenmorangie R60 Jameson R37 Bells R30 Dewars (12yr) R35 Glenfiddich (12yr) R55 Jack Daniel’s R35 Johnny Walker Black R40 Tequila Los Locos R45 Jose Cuervo Gold R30 Don Julio R50 El Jimador R40 Brandy KWV (5yr) R30 Klipdrift R30 Richelieu R35 Vodka Absolut R38 Skyy R30 Smirnoff R30 Liqueurs Jagermeister R35 Amaretto R35 Frangelico R35 Kahlúa R35 Amarula R35 Limoncello R35 Grappa Alexander R40 Invecchiata R35 Carpene Malvolti R40 Cognac Hennessy VS R40
Polpetta Beverages
Beverages Price (R) COLD DRINKS R27 MIXERS R25 CORDIAL R10 CORDIAL & MIXER R35 ‘TIZER R37 ICE TEA R38 ROCK SHANDY R38 RED BULL R40 SANPELLEGRINO R38 MINERAL WATER (440ml) R24 MINERAL WATER (750ml) R32 FRUIT JUICE R38 COFFEE FREEZO R48 MILKSHAKES R44
Polpetta White Wines
Category Wine Price (R) SAUVIGNON BLANC Robertson Sauv Blanc R50 Vergenoegd Runner Duck Sauv Blanc R55 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc R60 Mulderbosch R65 Vergenoegd Runner Duck Rose (Dry) R55 Boschendal Blanc de Noir R50 CHARDONNAY Fat Bastard R230 Glenelly Unoaked R260 Vergelegen R280 CHENIN BLANC Ken Forrestser Petit Chenin Blanc R165 Mulderbosch R215 Cederberg R225 SAUVIGNON BLANC Robertsons R150 Vergenoegd Runner Duck R165 Warwick First Lady R230 Springfield Life from Stone R290 Iona R330 BLENDS Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio R210 Groote Post Old Mans Blend (Sauv/Chen) R195 ROSÉ/BLUSH Vergenoegd Runner Duck (Dry) R165 Hermanuspietersfontein Bloos Rose R220 Boschendal Blanc de Noir R155
Polpetta Red Wines
Category Wine Price (R) MERLOT Guardian Peak Merlot R75 Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon R60 Vergenoegd Runner Duck (Bordeaux) R55 Beyerskloof Pinotage R75 Guardian Peak Shiraz R75 Guardian Peak R220 Hermanuspietersfontein Posmeester R250 Villiera R220 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon R180 Warwick First Lady R260 Springfield Wholeberry R395 La Motte R330 ITALIAN WINES Sangiovese Rubicone R300 PINOTAGE Ken Forrester R160 Beyerskloof R230 Rijks Touch of Oak R330 SHIRAZ Guardian Peak R220 Tokara R300 La Motte R400 PINOT NOIR Oak Valley Sounds of Silence R330 RED BLENDS & ITALIAN Vergenoegd Runner Duck (Bordeaux) R165 Hartenberg (Cab/Shiraz) R250 Kanonkop Kadette (Cape Blend) R280 Buitenverwachting Meifort R295 Anthonij Rupert Optima R490
Polpetta Sparkling Wines
Wine Price (R) Zonin Prosecco (200ml) R140 Zonin Prosecco (750ml) R360 Valdo Prosecco DOC Extra Dry R390 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial R1300 Krone Night Nectar R350 Grootse Post Brut Rose R400 Cinzano Pro Spritz (Italian Spumante) R240
Polpetta Gin
Gin Price (R) Beefeater Range R35 Inverroche Classic R40 Inverroche Amber R40 Tanqueray R38 Musgrave Pink R40 Gordons R35 Bombay Sapphire R38 Malfy Range R40
Polpetta Beer & Cider
Beer & Cider Price (R) Castle R32 Castle Lite R36 Amstel R36 Windhoek Lager R36 Windhoek Draught R47 Corona R48 Peroni R43 Heineken R38 Hunters Dry R40 Savanna Dry R40 Savanna Light R40 Flying Fish R40
Polpetta Local Craft Beers
Beer Price (R) Jack Black Lager R40 CBC Lager R45 Agars – Jozi Blonde R49
Polpetta Beers on Tap
Darling Brew Size Price (R) Slow Beer 330ml R49 Slow Beer 500ml R59 Bone Crusher 330ml R49 Bone Crusher 500ml R59 Castle Lite 330ml R49 Castle Lite 500ml R59
Polpetta Cocktails Menu
Cocktail Ingredients Price (R) Peachy Peaty Bellini Jameson, Peach syrup, Prosecco & Soda R85 Hugo Beefeater Gin, Elderflower, Fresh mint, Lime & Prosecco R85 Limon Gin Collins Beefeater Gin, Oleo, Orange juice, Fresh mint & Soda water R75 Paloma Italiano Olmeca Tequila, Grapefruit, Orange juice, Fresh lime & Aperol R85 Polpetta Jungle Bird Havana Club Rum, Pineapple, Campania, Espresso & Fresh lemon R80 Italiano Spritz Campari, Mango, Martini Rosso & Prosecco R85 Aperol Spritz Aperol Aperitivo liqueur & Cinzano Pro-Spritz, topped with soda water R75 Daiquiri – Strawberry Absolut Vodka, Strawberries & Lemon Juice R75 Daiquiri – Mango Bacardi Carta Blanca, Socks, Mango Syrup, & Lemon Juice R75 Cosmo Absolut Vodka, Socks Triple Sec, Lemon Juice & Cranberry Juice R80
Polpetta Italian Aperitifs
Italian Aperitifs Price (R) Campari R35 Aperol R35
