Caffé Balducci

Restaurant · Sandwiches & deli4.2 (684 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free1 can be made gluten free on request

34 dishesmenu read 9 Novbalduccis.co.za

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Healthy

  • Organic OatsR80

    Served with fresh fruit (in season), butter and milk

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seasonal Fruit SaladR148

    Fruit cocktail of seasonal fruit with homemade muesli and Bulgarian yoghurt (contains nuts)

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • GranolaR135

    Topped with Bulgarian yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruit and honey (contains nuts)

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

Breakfast (Colazione)

Uova - Eggs

  • Balducci's BreakfastR225

    Mixed grill of matured rump steak, eggs, chicken or beef sausage, bacon or macon, grilled tomato and mushrooms

    Likely egg

  • Classic BreakfastR170

    Fried, scrambled or poached eggs with chicken or beef sausage, bacon or macon, grilled tomato and mushrooms

    Likely egg

  • Benedict ClassicoR180

    Poached eggs, Gypsy ham or bacon or macon, sautéed spinach with onions and hollandaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • FlorentineR170

    Poached eggs, sautéed spinach, pan-fried mushrooms and hollandaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • RoyaleR170

    Poached eggs, smoked salmon trout, sautéed spinach and béarnaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Smoked SalmonR170

    Eggs, smoked salmon trout, crème fraîche and chives. ADD avocado (in season) 45

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Scrambled EggsR115

    Lightly scrambled eggs served with your choice of bread

    Likely egg

  • Farmer's OmeletteR155

    Open omelette with ham or bacon or macon, potatoes, onion and Swiss cheese

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • ShakshukaR155

    Poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, feta, za'atar crouts and coriander yoghurt

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Breakfast Burger in a Box

  • Breakfast BurgerR110

    Fried egg, bacon or macon and homemade smokey barbeque sauce served on a brioche bun. ADD cheddar cheese 25

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Breakfast Golden BurgerR125

    100% Pure beef patty, cheddar cheese, caramelised onions and dijonnaise on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Smoked Salmon BurgerR185

    Smoked salmon trout, scrambled eggs, crème fraîche and chives on a brioche bun. ADD avocado (in season) 45

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Salato - Savoury

  • Peri-Peri Chicken Livers on ToastR145

    Sautéed with onion, chilli, cream and brandy

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Smashed Avo on ToastR140

    Smashed avocado (in season) with lemon pepper. ADD hummus 30. ADD grilled halloumi 60

    Likely gluten

Dolce - Sweet

  • Brioche French ToastR215

    With maple syrup and mascarpone cheese, or with bacon or macon and maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Biscoff Buttermilk Flapjack StackR185

    With crème brûlée banana, Biscoff sauce, Biscoff crumble and homemade ice cream or cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Banana BreadR95

    Freshly baked, served warm with butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Antipasti / Starters

  • Antipasti Platter

    Choose any 4 of the following: grilled aubergine, roasted butternut, artichokes, grilled chilli and garlic calamari and moscardini…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Food menu (Soup, Traditional, Pizza Bread, Meat, Raw, Sea)

La Minestra · Soup

  • Minestrone SoupR90

    Marcella Hazan's classic recipe with a pinch of Parmesan (thick and chunky)

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Tradizionale · Traditional

  • Antipasti Platter (For Three)

    Choose any 4 of the following: Grilled aubergine, roasted butternut, artichokes, grilled chilli and garlic calamari and moscardini…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Melanzane alla ParmigianoR145

    Baked eggplant with tomato, smoked Kwaito (Gouda) cheese and Parmigiano

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • BurrataR220

    Imported Italian buffalo milk Burrata on a bed of salsa and drizzled with a balsamic glaze

    Likely dairy

  • Mac & CheeseR95

    Deliciously creamy signature dish flavoured with Gruyère cheese. ADD chicken 65. ADD bacon or macon 65

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peri-Peri Chicken LiversR95

    Sautéed with onion, chilli, cream & brandy

    Likely dairy

Pizza di Pane · Pizza Bread

  • Chita with Caramelised OnionsR124

    Garlic focaccia-style pizza sprinkled with mozzarella, Parmigiano and caramelised onions cut into 8 slices. Healthy option if on…

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Carne · Meat

  • Starter Sticky Beef or Pork RibletsR195

    Smoked and basted in a barbeque sauce and lightly dusted with sesame seeds

    Likely sesame

Crudo · Raw

  • Carpaccio of VenisonR180

    Cured springbok carpaccio with fresh rocket and Parmigiano

    Likely dairy

Mare · Sea

  • Chilled Oysters (Each)R35

    Medium (subject to availability)

    Likely shellfish

  • Oyster Tataki (6 Pieces)R225

    With chilli, spring onion, chopped ginger, pickled garlic and ponzu sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Balducci Starter CalamariR135

    Calamari tubes grilled with garlic and chilli or fried, panko crumbed strips with tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Insalata / Salads

Insalata · Salads

  • Beetroot & Roasted Butternut Salad

    Char-grilled beetroot, roasted butternut, feta, baby salad leaves and caramelised nuts tossed in the best quality extra virgin olive oil…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

The menu’s own key: V (green circle icon): vegetarian. Chilli/flame icon (red): spicy. No printed text legend beyond these icons.

Good to know

Pub

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address395 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+27 21 200 5822
Websitebalduccis.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.2 from 684 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from balduccis.co.za
Hours
  • Monday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Thursday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Friday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Saturday8:30am–10:30pm
  • Sunday8:30am–10:30pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Caffé Balducci

Does Caffé Balducci have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Caffé Balducci coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Caffé Balducci?

Chita with Caramelised Onions (GF pizza base, add 45).

When is Caffé Balducci open?

Monday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Tuesday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Wednesday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Thursday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Friday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Saturday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Sunday: 8:30am–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Caffé Balducci online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/73y0SRjAG4A?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=2xPsaq6oHLaykvQP4a-cWA&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BFresnaye%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13242.476648496899!2d18.3877!3d-33.9252!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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