Newlands Café

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No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

69 dishesmenu read 9 Novsouthernsun.com

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Newlands Café Menu

Starters

  • Peri-Peri Chicken LiversR150

    Spicy tomato concassé served with steamed bread

    Likely gluten

  • Crocodile CarpaccioR170

    Smoked sliced crocodile fillet, pineapple salsa, rocket, chilli-popped sorghum, seaweed cavi-art

  • Chicken Orchard SaladR200

    Cajun chicken breast, baby leaf, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, cucumber, strawberries, cream cheese and served with whole grain mustard…

    Contains dairy

  • Phyllo Baked Seafood Hot PotR250

    Summer white wine cooked down with prawns, mussels, hake and finished with cream and a touch of chilli

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Cured Franschhoek Trout SaladR280

    Cured Franschhoek trout, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, tabbouleh, black rice, herbed cream cheese, pickled egg finished…

    Contains dairy, eggLikely fish

  • Soup du JourR100

    Chef's soup of the day served with bread

    Likely gluten

Sandwiches

  • Chicken MayoR100

    Chicken folded in mayonnaise with freshly cracked black pepper and spring onion

    Can be made free of glutenContains dairyLikely egg

  • Cheese and TomatoR100

    Melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomato

    Can be made free of glutenContains dairy

  • PastramiR175

    Hot honey pastrami, sauerkraut, spicy gherkin mayonnaise and melted mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenContains dairyLikely egg

  • DagwoodR210

    Fried egg, cheddar cheese, fried onion, beef patty, bacon, tomato, mozzarella cheese, avocado and herbed mayonnaise

    Can be made free of glutenContains dairy, egg

Burgers

  • Beef BurgerR195

    200g beef patty, rocket, pickled cucumber, mozzarella cheese, tomato relish on a brioche bun

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • The Newlands BurgerR220

    200g beef patty and smashed avocado with tomato, pickled cucumber ribbons, shredded iceberg lettuce, a fried egg and mozzarella cheese on a…

    Contains dairy, eggLikely gluten

  • Chicken BurgerR195

    Grilled chicken breast, slaw, rocket and peppadew mayonnaise on a brioche bun

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Vegetable BurgerR180

    Vegetable patty with smoked vegan cheese, avocado, hummus, tomato relish and rocket on a brioche bun accompanied by deep-fried onion rings

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely gluten

Pizzas

  • MargheritaR185

    Napolitano base with melted mozzarella cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • LambR210

    Napolitano base served with roasted lamb, red onion marmalade, rocket, coriander and aioli with melted mozzarella and a feta cheese crumble

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken PizzaR210

    Napolitano base served with BBQ chicken, mushroom, peppadews, bell peppers, mayonnaise, topped with mozzarella cheese

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Newlands Veg PizzaR190

    Napolitano base with hummus, spinach, roasted butternut, mushroom, peppadew dressing, mozzarella cheese

    VegetarianVegan optionContains dairy, nutsLikely glutenLikely sesame

Pastas

  • Beef BologneseR175

    Beef mince cooked in a Napolitano sauce topped with Parmesan cheese

    Vegan optionContains dairyLikely gluten

  • Coconut Sundried Tomato Pesto ChickenR180

    Tender chicken fillet cooked in a coconut sundried tomato pesto sauce topped with Parmesan cheese

    Contains dairy, nutsLikely gluten

  • Creamy Garlic & Lemon PrawnsR250

    Succulent prawns cooked in a garlic lemon chardonnay cream sauce finished with a lemon gremolata

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Spinach & Ricotta RavioliR170

    Curried tomato concassé base, pan-seared spinach and ricotta ravioli topped with Parmesan cheese

    VegetarianContains dairyLikely gluten

Mains

  • Spicy Southern Fried Chicken WingsR195

    Spicy chicken wings served with fries and a choice of one sauce

  • Mushroom RisottoR180

    Forest mushrooms cooked in a creamy risotto finished with mushroom crisps

    Contains dairy

  • Beer-Battered Fish & ChipsR180

    Beer-battered fried hake with a pea purée served with a homemade mango achaar, tartar sauce and rustic fries

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Lamb Shank

    Herbed mash potato, seasonal vegetables and finished with a lamb gravy

  • Eden BowlR200

    Pickled carrots, cucumber ribbons, deep-fried chickpeas, mixed beans, avocado, cocktail tomatoes, teriyaki tofu, fried cabbage, quinoa and…

    Likely soy

  • Coconut Chicken CurryR185

    Tender chicken breasts cooked in an aromatic curry sauce, with coconut cream and basmati rice served with salsa, mango achaar and chilli

  • Oxtail

    Slow-cooked oxtail with beans and carrots served with herbed mash potato

Main Grills

  • Ribeye 300g
  • Lamb Chops x 4
  • Chicken Thighs (Deboned) x 4R270
  • Pork Belly 250gR250
  • Kingklip 250g
  • Prawns x 6

    Likely shellfish

Sides

  • Roasted Honey ButternutR60
  • Sautéed SpinachR60
  • FriesR60
  • Sweet Potato FriesR60
  • PapR60
  • Green SaladR60
  • Savoury RiceR60
  • Herbed Mashed PotatoR60
  • Steamed BreadR60

    Likely gluten

Sauces

  • Mushroom SauceR40
  • Pepper SauceR40
  • Peri-Peri SauceR40
  • ChakalakaR40
  • Lemon ButterR40

    Likely dairy

  • Blue Cheese SauceR40

    Likely dairy

Desserts

  • Rooibos Crème BrûléeR100

    Rooibos crème brûlée served with textures of rooibos and vanilla ice cream

    Contains dairy

  • Guilt-Free Chocolate BrownieR100

    A flourless chocolate brownie, pliable chocolate, white chocolate, ganache, chocolate soil, chocolate and orange ice cream

    Contains dairy

  • Coconut & Mango PannacottaR100

    Coconut and mango panna cotta with toasted coconut and mango textures

    Contains dairy

  • Cake of the DayR100

    Ask your server about the cake of the day

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Sliced FruitR95

    Seasonal fruit served with a fruit sorbet

    Vegan

  • Trio of Ice CreamR95

    Ask your server about the ice cream of the day

    Contains dairy

Kids Menu

  • Smiley Tomato SoupR75

    A rich tomato soup served with crispy hash browns

  • Chicken StripsR110

    Crispy chicken strips served with French fries and cheese

    Contains dairy

  • BurgerR120

    Grilled chicken or beef patty with melted cheddar cheese on a toasted bun with French fries

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Fish BitesR110

    Crispy fish bites served with French fries and tartar sauce

    Likely fish

  • Spaghetti BologneseR100

    A tomato and mince sauce served with spaghetti pasta

    Likely gluten

  • Macaroni and CheeseR90

    Creamy cheese sauce cooked with cheddar cheese and macaroni

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Build Your Own PizzaR100

    Mini tomato-based pizza with mozzarella cheese. Add one topping of your choice (ham, chicken, beef strips, tomato)

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Biscotti CheesecakeR90

    A creamy cheesecake topped with Biscoff and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Vanilla Ice CreamR80

    Served with 100s and 1000s and chocolate sauce

    Contains dairy

  • WaffleR80

    Hulk crispy waffles served with ice cream and chocolate sauce topped with sprinkles

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Cheese HamburgerR120

    Grilled chicken or beef patty with melted cheddar cheese on a toasted bun with French fries

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Spaghetti BolognaiseR100

    A tomato and mince sauce served with spaghetti pasta

    Likely gluten

  • Build Your Own PizzaR100

    Mini tomato based pizza with mozzarella cheese. Add one selection of topping (ham, chicken, beef strips, tomato)

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

The menu’s own key: * followed by a term in brackets (e.g. *Dairy, *Spicy, *Vegetarian) marks the dish's allergens or dietary notes as printed · * followed by a term in brackets (e.g. *Dairy) marks the dish's allergens as printed

What the menu saysMain Grills section note: all grills are finished with butter (section blurb, not applied to individual grill dishes).
  • Main Grills section note: all grills are finished with butter (section blurb, not applied to individual grill dishes).

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address7 Main Road
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant
Websitesouthernsun.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from southernsun.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 Newlands Café

Does Newlands Café have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 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 Newlands Café coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Main Grills section note: all grills are finished with butter (section blurb, not applied to individual grill dishes).”. 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 Newlands Café?

Chicken Mayo (Choose gluten free bread); Cheese and Tomato (Choose gluten free bread); Pastrami (Choose gluten free bread); Dagwood (Choose gluten free bread).

Can I book Newlands Café online?

Yes, through Book online: https://hotelreservations.southernsun.com/signin?chain=24151&config=sshi&configcode=sshi&level=chain&locale=en-GB&theme=sshi&themecode=sshi&_gl=1*46wxpc*_ga*MTMyMTIxMjMwOC4xNjcwODI2OTU0*_ga_R48CGYN043*MTY3MDk0MjIzOC4xMi4xLjE2NzA5NDMyMjkuNTguMC4w

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