Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre

Restaurant · Italian · Modern Australian

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

52 dishesmenu read 10 Novidiom.co.za

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Breakfast

Served from 09:30 - 11:00 daily
  • Frittata SupremaR160

    With bacon, homemade ricotta, tomato and salsa rossa, served with freshly made ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Eggs BenedictR165

    Two poached eggs with prosciutto, served on an Italian muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce, bacon sprinkle and fresh rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon RoyaleR195

    A bed of smoked salmon, spinach, and two poached eggs, served on an Italian muffin and topped with hollandaise sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Healthy Pot of SunshineR120

    Vanilla bean yoghurt pot, home-made granola crumble, mixed berry compote and fresh fruit salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Greenery (Seasonal)R135

    Gluten free toast with avocado crush, lime & parsley

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Mini BreakfastR95

    French toast, rashers of bacon and syrup

    Likely gluten

  • Cinnamon & Mascarpone Brioche French ToastR155

    With Cape gooseberry and confetti bush compote, mascarpone cream & crispy bacon

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Decadent Breakfast Duology

    (Serves 2) Bowls of truffled mushrooms, creamy scrambled eggs with chives, heirloom tomato salad, crispy rashers of bacon, home baked…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

A little something extra

  • Side PortionsR45

    Honeyed bacon, hash browns, pork sausages

Main menu

Breakfast served 09:30 - 11:00 daily

The All-Day Menu

  • Cheese BoardR255

    Le Petit France, Camembert, Gorgonzola and Taleggio, served with seasonal accompaniments

    Likely dairy

  • Antipasto PlatterR265

    Prosciutto di San Daniele, salami Milano, mortadella, burrata, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb BurgerR245

    Bacon, mint aioli, wild rosemary and parmesan sauce, onion rings, rocket and pickled cucumber

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Pizza

  • FriuliR225

    San Daniele ham, Montasio cheese, potato rösti

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • VenetoR225

    Salame, roasted red peppers, black olives, red onion

    Likely gluten

  • Lombardia (4 Formaggi)R225

    Gorgonzola, stracchino, taleggio, provolone

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Parma (Emilia)R240

    Parma ham, Parmigiano, aged balsamic vinegar, rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bologna (Romagna)R240

    Mortadella, pistachios, Parmigiano, burrata, olive oil

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • LazioR225

    Artichokes, mushrooms, smoked ham, pecorino

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CampaniaR195

    Cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CalabriaR235

    Chilli salami, nduja, candied aubergines

    Likely gluten

  • SiciliaR225

    Caponata, olives, capers, ricotta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Dessert

  • Signature Idiom Tiramisu

    Espresso-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, dark cocoa and chocolate shards

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Warm Chocolate Fondant

    Amarula ganache, tonka bean ice cream, vanilla crumble, pineapple shavings and candied hazelnuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Citrus Cheesecake

    Yoghurt crumble, orange marmalade, orange segments, honeycomb tuile, popcorn ice cream and lemon poppy seed sponge

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vanilla Panna Cotta

    Seasonal berries, raspberry coulis, fresh basil and almond crisp

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pistachio Tart

    With pistachio frangipane, pistachio whipped ganache and raspberry sorbet

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Seasonal Sorbet Selection

    Three seasonal sorbets with fresh fruit

  • Saffron-Poached Pear

    White chocolate mousse, caramelised white chocolate, pear crisp, saffron syrup, lemon sorbet

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Seasonal side selection

  • Fire-Roasted Root Vegetables & Cracked SaltR75
  • Citrus Garden SaladR75
  • Truffle Roasted Potatoes with RosemaryR75

Kids menu

  • Classic PenneR85

    Bolognaise / pomodoro / parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fillet SteakR160

    With French style fries

  • Kids PizzaR130

    Classic margherita pomodoro and mozzarella cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vanilla Ice CreamR50

    With a choice of a flake, chocolate or caramel sauce

    Likely dairy

Three-course lunch menu

3 course menu

  • Three-Course Lunch MenuR720

    1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert. Excluding wines.

Starters - from the ocean

  • Linefish Crudo

    Leche de tigre, micro coriander, mango. Chilli salsa, tajín and radish

    Likely fish

  • West Coast Mussels

    Mussels & sourdough with nduja butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Starters - from the land

  • Beef Fillet Tartare

    Pickled mustard seeds, truffle crème fraîche, honey cured egg yolk and potato crisps

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Ostrich Carpaccio

    Pickled pear, crispy capers, parmesan shavings, raspberry vinegar reduction and wild rocket

    Likely dairy

Starters

  • Watermelon Salad

    Compressed watermelon, pickled cucumber. Watermelon vinaigrette, exotic tomatoes, stracciatella, feta, red pepper drops, toasted pinenuts…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Grilled Artichoke

    With crispy artichokes, crispy capers, wild rocket, red pepper drops, roasted pinenuts, peanut dressing and confit leeks

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Melanzane

    Confit garlic sauce, rocket and parmesan salad

    Likely dairy

  • Pappardelle al Ragù di Salsiccia

    Mushroom pappardelle, pecorino, rocket pesto

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Main course - from the ocean

  • Pan-Seared Sea BassR75

    With potato rösti, capers and fresh red onion; buttered asparagus, lump fish caviar, horseradish and dill cream

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Cape Lobster Tail & Squid Ink LinguineR120

    Squid ink linguine, Cape lobster tail and rich prawn bisque, parsley and caper aioli, roasted garlic aioli, lemon gel and lump fish roe

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Main course - from the land

  • Pira Braaied Beef Fillet

    Potato pavé, French onion sauce, charred onion oil, shiitake mushrooms and buttered asparagus

    Likely dairy

  • Fynbos Lamb RackR75

    Potato fondant, white bean purée, spinach purée; crispy Parma ham, Fynbos roasted baby carrots and wild rosemary jus

  • Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Pickled cauliflower, grilled pak choi, grilled carrot purée, mash and light honey-mustard pork sauce

  • Pancetta-Wrapped Quail

    Fried polenta, sugo di pomodoro e cipolle with grilled green beans

Main course

  • Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Exotic mushrooms, forest mushrooms, crispy parmesan, crispy mushrooms and truffle oil

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Zucchini

    Crispy zucchini chips, pickled zucchini, confit tomatoes, roasted radish, buttered corn, parsnip purée and chilli crunch

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Italian · Modern Australian
Phone+27 21 858 1088
Websiteidiom.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from idiom.co.za
Hours
  • Monday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Wednesday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Thursday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Friday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Saturday9:30am–4:30pm
  • Sunday9:30am–4:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre

Does Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre 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 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre 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 Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre?

The Greenery (Seasonal) (gluten free toast).

When is Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre open?

Monday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Tuesday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Wednesday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Thursday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Friday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Saturday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Sunday: 9:30am–4:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre online?

Yes, through Book online: https://idiom.co.za/contact#bookNow

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