Lello’s Trattoria

Café · Café & brunch · Sandwiches & deli4.7 (125 Google reviews)

2 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

30 dishesmenu read 5 Novlellos.co.za

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Panini

Served 10am – 4pm, not served at night

Classic Caprese Focaccia PaninoR135
Fresh tomato grown with Italian seeds, fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), basil, Italian extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Roasted Caprese Focaccia PaninoR135
4-hour roasted tomato, fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), basil, Italian extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Verdura Focaccia PaninoR145
4-hour roasted tomato, chargrilled aubergine, basil, fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), Italian extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Prosciutto Focaccia PaninoR175
Wafer-thin prosciutto di Parma (dry cured pork leg from Parma), fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), Italian extra virgin olive oil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia, parma): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Mortadella Focaccia PaninoR150
Wafer-thin mortadella di Bologna (cooked pork sausage from Bologna), fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), Italian extra virgin olive oil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Pistachio Mortadella Focaccia PaninoR189
Housemade stracciatella cheese (the heart of the burrata), wafer-thin mortadella di Bologna (cooked pork sausage from Bologna), our 100%…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, burrata, stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Carciofi Focaccia PaninoR115
Italian artichoke hearts, local fresh ricotta, rocket, Italian extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Porchetta Focaccia PaninoR155
8-hour cooked Italian herb rolled pork belly, Italian extra virgin olive oil. Yes, that's all. Why? Served the traditional way, the heated…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Fettine Tonnato Focaccia PaninoR155
Thinly sliced rare roast beef topped with traditional tonnato sauce (mayonnaise made with capers, anchovies and tuna) and wild rocket…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna, anchovies): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Bresaola Focaccia PaninoR155
Grilled zucchini, a smear of 4-hour roasted tomato, wafer-thin bresaola (Italian dry cured beef), wild rocket, Italian extra virgin olive…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

Antipasto & Insalata

Antipasto

Scarpetta Spinach BallsR125
5 crispy crumb-coated spinach and ricotta gnudi on a bed of pomodoro sugo
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Supplì BologneseR95
4 mini Roman-style crispy crumb-coated bolognese risotto balls with a piece of mozzarella inside
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Mortadella PlateR195
A plate of wafer-thin mortadella di Bologna, full ball of fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), extra virgin olive oil. Add our 100% pistachio…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Prosciutto PlateR215
A plate of wafer-thin prosciutto di Parma, full ball of fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), extra virgin olive oil
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Verdura PlateR165
A plate of 4-hour roasted tomato, chargrilled aubergine, chargrilled zucchini, Italian artichoke hearts, extra virgin olive oil. Add full…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Porchetta PlateR185
A plate of 8-hour cooked Italian herb rolled pork belly, served with Italian artichoke hearts, extra virgin olive oil
Fettine Tonnato PlateR185
A plate of thinly sliced rare roast beef topped with traditional tonnato sauce
Bresaola PlateR185
A plate of wafer-thin Italian-style cured beef topped with rocket, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Add Italian artichoke hearts +R35.…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

Insalata

Caprese SaladR155
Fresh tomato, full ball of fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), basil, extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
VerdeR95
Wild rocket, baby spinach, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted pine nuts tossed in red wine vinegar and Italian extra virgin olive…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

Pasta & Lasagna

Served all day & night

Pasta

Tagliatelle alla BologneseR195
100% beef bolognese, a Roman-style beef mince ragù made with Italian tomatoes and red wine, slowly cooked for hours. Finished off with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti, tagliatelle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Conchiglioni al PomodoroR155
Nonno Lello's traditional tomato and basil sauce served with small shell-shaped pasta. Finished off with grated Parmesan. Add housemade…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Spaghetti all'AmatricianaR195
Ancient Roman tomato sauce with small pieces of fried guanciale (cured pork cheek) and pecorino Romano cheese
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Fusilli alla GenoveseR165
Our homemade fresh basil pesto made with pine nuts, studded with potato and green beans. Finished off with grated Parmesan. Change to…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Change to gluten-free pasta +R35). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

Lasagna

Lasagna BeefR195
Layers of our homemade fresh egg pasta sheets, slow-cooked (100% beef only) bolognese, lathered with bechamel and adorned with mozzarella…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, lasagna, bechamel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiano, mozzarella, bechamel): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Parmigiana di MelanzaneR195
Layers of wafer-thin grilled aubergine, traditional tomato and basil sauce, bechamel, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano to finish
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiana, bechamel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiano, mozzarella, bechamel): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

Aperitivo Snacks

Served all day

Italian Green OlivesR79
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Italian Artichokes & Italian Green OlivesR79
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)
Mortadella from Bologna & Italian Green OlivesR79
Parmigiano Reggiano Wedge
Wedge of 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano with a rustic cheese knife
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmigiano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (lellos.co.za)

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian (as printed against items)

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	7 Penarth Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Café · Café & brunch · Sandwiches & deli
Phone	+27 60 795 9071
Website	lellos.co.za
Google rating	4.7 from 125 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from lellos.co.za
Hours	Monday9am–9pm Tuesday9am–9pm Wednesday9am–9pm Thursday9am–9pm Friday9am–9pm Saturday9am–9pm Sunday9:30am–4pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

lellos.co.za/menuHTML · read 5 Nov 2026

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 Lello’s Trattoria

Does Lello’s Trattoria have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Lello’s Trattoria 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 Lello’s Trattoria?

Fusilli alla Genovese (Change to gluten-free pasta +R35).

When is Lello’s Trattoria open?

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

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