Society Bistro

Restaurant · Modern Australian

No dishes marked gluten free

46 dishesmenu read 10 Novsocieti.co.za

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À la Carte Menu

12:00 to 22:00, Mon to Sat

Starters

  • Soup of the Day

    Changes daily

  • Cicchetti

    Bruschetta, changes daily

    Likely gluten

  • Seasonal Salad

    Changes daily

  • Societi Caesar SaladR82

    Baby gem, anchovy dressing, anchovies, croûtons

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Ox TongueR126

    Dauphine potatoes, parsley & capre cream

    Likely dairy

  • Fettuccine LimoneR89

    Lemon, chives, mozzarella cream, Grana Padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti CarbonaraR124

    Pancetta, raw egg, thyme, Grana Padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Butternut & Ricotta RavioliR98

    Sage beurre noisette, cashew, Grana Padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Quatro Fromage RisottoR98

    Emmental, feta, gorgonzola, Grana Padano, kale

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom RisottoR112

    Spinach, Grana Padano

    Likely dairy

Mains

  • Cape Fish

    Sustainable fish of the day

    Likely fish

  • Shellfish

    Changes daily

  • Slow Braised Karoo Lamb Shank

    500g, balsamic jus, mash, mirepoix

  • 300g SirloinR230

    Hand cut chips, wilted spinach

  • 200g Fillet au PoivreR284

    Wilted spinach, hand cut chips, Madagascan green peppercorns, brandy, cream sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Roasted Pork BellyR176

    Mustard, sage, apple, red onion shell, mash

  • Vegan Mushroom StroganoffR96

    Spinach & mushroom canederli dumplings, cashew nuts, chives

    VeganLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Vegan Thai CurryR105

    Cauli-rice, vegetables, pineapple salsa

    Vegan

  • Deboned ½ ChickenR115

    Lemon, garlic, yoghurt, rosemary potatoes, spinach

    Likely dairy

Desserts

  • Chocolate NemesisR62
  • Baked CheesecakeR97

    Likely dairy

  • Lemon TartR58

    Likely gluten

  • Gelato

    Scoop, changes daily

    Likely dairy

Collection Menu

Meals

  • Chocolate NemesisR62

    Our legendary Chocolate Nemesis cake (72% west African dark chocolate), dusted with icing sugar.

    Likely gluten

  • 300g Sirloin SteakR219

    300g Sirloin aged for approximately 21 days, with either hand cut chips and wilted spinach, dressed market salad, or seasonal buttered…

  • Mushroom Risotto Ready MealR112

    Societi Bistro's signature Mushroom Risotto infused with an earthy mushroom stock, seasonal mushrooms, loads of butter and Grana Padano…

    Likely dairy

  • Societi Caesar SaladR82

    Crisp baby gem lettuce, with an umami anchovy dressing, Grana Padano croûtons, whole anchovy fillets and finished with freshly grated Grana…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • 200g Fillet au PoivreR284

    Tender 200g beef fillet, studded with crushed black pepper, flambéed with brandy, finished in a rich Madagascan green peppercorn and cream…

    Likely dairy

  • Lemon TartR58

    Classic Tarte au Citron - our notorious lemon curd in a baked shortcrust, brûlée'd, and served with crème fraîche.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Side Chips & MayoR31

    Hand cut potato chips with a side of Societi mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Blackened Chicken SaladR86

    Spicy blackened chicken breast pieces on crisp baby gem lettuce, garnished with roasted red peppers, sun ripened tomatoes, tangy local…

    Likely dairy

  • Side Buttered VegetablesR31

    Seasonal vegetables pan fried in butter.

    Likely dairy

  • Baked CheesecakeR97

    Our iconic New York style Baked Cheesecake, dense with a whisper of lemon, all on a butter and biscuit base. May contain traces of nuts...

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegan Thai CurryR105

    Seasonal vegetables cooked in a mild homemade Thai green curry served with low carb “cauli-rice”, candy stripe beetroot, water chestnut…

    Vegan

  • Vegan Mushroom StroganoffR96

    A base of mushroom Stroganoff made with roasted garlic, mustard and paprika, topped with 7 Canederli dumplings with spinach rosemary…

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Roasted Pork BellyR176

    Slow roasted tender pork belly in a sage and Granny Smith apple sauce, topped with lightly roasted red onion and deep-fried sage, served...

  • Bœuf BourguignonR210

    Beef brisket slow cooked in red wine with smoky pancetta, mushrooms, pearl onions, oven roasted garlic, carrot, and tomato, served on a bed…

    Likely dairy

  • Butternut & Ricotta Ravioli Ready MealR98

    Homemade ravioli parcels filled with butternut & ricotta, sage buerre noisette, crushed roasted cashew nuts, pumpkin and seeds, with deep…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Spaghetti Carbonara Ready MealR124

    Homemade spaghetti, smoky pancetta, cream, thyme, and egg yolk. Remove from packaging and microwave 2-3 minutes. Best served with freshly…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccine Limone Ready MealR89

    Homemade fettuccine, mozzarella cream enhanced with lemon, enriched with butter and finished with a sprinkling of roughly chopped chives…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ox TongueR126

    Seared Patagonian tubes and tentacles, enhanced with freshly chopped chilli, garnished with peppery rocket.

  • Deboned ½ ChickenR115

    ½ Deboned chicken marinated in yoghurt and oven-roasted garlic, flattened with a brick, sautéed potatoes, earthy mushrooms, and buttery…

    Likely dairy

  • Societi Waldorf SaladR82

    Crisp fresh baby gem lettuce with tart granny smith apple, celery, crunchy toasted pecan nuts and flaked chicken, dressed in a homemade…

    Likely nutsLikely egg

  • Slow Braised Karoo Lamb Shank

    500g Karoo Lamb Shank slow braised in red wine and a balsamic jus, carrot, leek, celery and onion, served on a bed of buttered...

    Likely dairy

  • Blackened Beef SaladR122

    Spicy blackened aged sirloin on crisp baby gem lettuce, garnished with roasted red peppers, sun ripened tomatoes, tangy local gorgonzola…

    Likely dairy

  • Side Buttered SpinachR28

    Spinach flash fried in butter.

    Likely dairy

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Engagement Dinner set menus

For pre-arranged reservations of 8 or more guests

Set menus

  • Menu 1R171

    Sharing market salad (seasonal ingredients, for the table); then a choice of Chicken Breast au Poivre (herb roasted new potatoes, seasonal…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sharing Menu 2R193

    Sharing Greek Salad (olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, olive oil, no lettuce, for the table); Chicken Limone Spaghetti (cream, lemon…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Menu 3R282

    A choice of Societi Chicken Waldorf Salad (apple, pecan nut, lemon mayo) or Mushroom Risotto (spinach, Grana Padano); then a choice of 300g…

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address50 Orange Street, 8001
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Modern Australian
Phone+27 21 424 2100
Websitesocieti.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from societi.co.za
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 Society Bistro

Does Society Bistro have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Society Bistro 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.

Can I book Society Bistro online?

Yes, through Book online: https://societi.co.za/pages/reservations

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