The Butcher's Wife

Restaurant · Café & brunch4.5 (3,542 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free22 can be made gluten free on request

130 dishesmenu read 5 Novthebutcherswife.co.za

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Sit-down menu

Trading hours: Mon 10:00–22:00; Tue–Thu 09:30–22:00; Fri 09:30–12:30 and 14:00–23:00 (closed for Jumuah); Sat 09:30–23:00; Sun 09:30–22:00. Breakfast served until 12h00.

Breakfast

  • SconeR80

    Served with butter, cheese & strawberry jam

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CrumpetsR90

    Served with syrup, fresh cream & blueberry preserve

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CroissantR80

    Served with butter, cheese & strawberry jam

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Breakfast BaguetteR120

    Served with scrambled eggs, spinach & topped with cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • TBW Croissant BenedictR125

    Toasted croissant topped with scrambled eggs, hollandaise sauce & garnished with spring onions

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon & Spinach Croissant BenedictR180

    Toasted croissant topped with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, spinach, hollandaise sauce & garnished with spring onions

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Avosmash CroissantR150

    Toasted croissant topped with smashed avo, wilted spinach, fried brown mushrooms & 2 poached eggs, topped with parmesan. Add hollandaise…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • FrittataR140

    Open omelette baked with cheese, topped with potato, roasted cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze, topped with rocket. Served with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • ShakshukaR150

    Dish of 2 poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, smoked paprika & potatoes, served with an aglio focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The Low-CarbR165

    2 brown mushrooms, 2 poached eggs, wilted spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket & feta with pastrami rashers (low-carb is not gluten…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • The Wife's BreakfastR165

    Beef chipolatas, fried egg, grilled tomato, sautéed parmesan mushrooms garnished with fresh rocket & served on an aglio focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The Butcher's BrunchR200

    2 slices rib eye steak, 2 fried eggs, grilled tomato, beef chorizo braised with peppers & onions, sautéed parmesan mushrooms garnished with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Baguettes

  • Garlic BaguetteR105

    Garlic, mozzarella & parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetarian BaguetteR110

    Avo*, mozzarella, piquanté peppers, olives & onion

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sweet Chilli Chicken BaguetteR120

    Chicken, pineapple, mozzarella & sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tikka Chicken BaguetteR120

    Chicken, caramelised onions, roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & tikka sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Kebab BaguetteR120

    Chicken grilled in a tangy yoghurt basting, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes. With mint & coriander sauce & fresh coriander

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Masala Steak BaguetteR130

    Masala steak, piquanté peppers, onion, mozzarella, TBW creamy sauce & fresh coriander

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Philly Cheese Steak BaguetteR130

    Thinly sliced rib eye steak chopped with onion, peppers, cheddar & mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pulled Rib BaguetteR130

    Pulled rib meat, spring onions & mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Salads

  • TBW Garden SaladR75

    Lettuce, tomatoes, carrot ribbons, red onion & cucumber, garlic & herb croutons. Served with TBW salad dressing

    Likely gluten

  • Greek SaladR125

    TBW garden salad with olives & feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken SaladR165

    TBW garden salad with grilled chicken, avo* & sesame seeds

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Prego Steak SaladR225

    TBW garden salad with steak strips in Prego sauce with corn, black beans, avo* & roast peppers

    Likely gluten

Focaccia

  • AglioR90

    Flatbread with garlic & herbs

    Likely gluten

  • Al RosmarinoR110

    Flatbread with rosemary, olives & garlic

    Likely gluten

  • Aglio FormaggioR120

    Flatbread topped with mozzarella & parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aglio Formaggio with Piquanté PeppersR160

    Flatbread topped with mozzarella, parmesan, feta & piquanté peppers

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Light Meals

  • Panko Crumbed Chicken StripsR165

    Served with a mango dressing. Served with a choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or TBW garden salad

    Likely gluten

  • Southern Fried Chicken WingsR155

    Served with a hot honey ranch dressing. Served with a choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or TBW garden salad

  • Crispy Asian Chicken WingsR155

    Tempura wings in a sticky teriyaki, ginger, honey & sesame sauce. Served with a choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or TBW garden…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Chicken & Mushroom Pot PieR145

    Chicken, mushrooms & fresh herbs in a creamy sauce with a puff pastry crust

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Butter Chicken Pot PieR145

    Creamy butter chicken with a puff pastry crust

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepper Steak Pot PieR160

    Peppered steak in a creamy sauce with a puff pastry crust

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Steak & Kidney Pot PieR160

    Steak & kidney in a gravy sauce with a puff pastry crust

    Likely gluten

Soups

  • Tomato & BasilR110

    Roasted tomatoes with basil & herbs, served with fresh cream

    Likely dairy

  • ButternutR110

    Roasted butternut with herbs, served with fresh cream

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken & CornR120

    Creamy chicken & corn, served with chilli vinaigrette

    Likely dairy

  • Beef & VegetableR120

    Hearty beef & vegetable served with toasted mini sourdough baguette with butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Antipasti

  • Crumbed MushroomsR115

    Whole crumbed button mushrooms deep-fried, served with truffle mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pizza SticksR115

    Salami, mozzarella & cheddar cheese sticks, rolled in pizza dough, baked & served with sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tempura MelanzanaR115

    Eggplant slices, fried & served with mint & coriander dip

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Jalapeño PoppersR140

    Fried, crumbed jalapeño chillies stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella & cheddar served with mint & coriander dip

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crumbed CamembertR125

    Deep-fried crumbed camembert wedges served on sourdough crostini rounds, with onion marmalade & cream cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach & Mozzarella BallsR125

    Deep-fried crumbed spinach & mozzarella balls on a bed of rocket, served with sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken LiversR125

    Spicy chicken livers marinated in TBW spicy peri-peri sauce, served with a bun & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mac 'n Cheese, Chicken & Jalapeño BitesR140

    Deep-fried crumbed macaroni cheese, chicken, cheese & jalapeño bites with mint & coriander sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Prawn PoppersR160

    Tempura prawns & TBW seafood sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Seafood Bake – MusselsR150

    Your choice of seafood in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with cheese, oven baked & served with an aglio focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood Bake – PrawnsR185

    Your choice of seafood in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with cheese, oven baked & served with an aglio focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pizza

  • CasalingaR150

    Mushrooms, asparagus, olives, mixed peppers & sun-dried tomatoes (Gourmet)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Butter ChickenR160

    Creamy butter chicken cubes, grilled peppers, fried onion, drizzled with cream and topped with fresh coriander (Gourmet)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken KebabR160

    Chicken grilled in tangy yoghurt basting, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes with mint & coriander sauce & fresh coriander (Gourmet)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Prego Steak SupremoR185

    Sirloin slices grilled in prego sauce with pan-fried sliced brown mushrooms, mozzarella & parmesan (Gourmet)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepper Steak SupremoR185

    Peppered sirloin slices, wilted spinach, pan-fried sliced brown mushrooms, blue cheese, mozzarella & parmesan (Gourmet)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MargheritaR105

    Mozzarella & fresh tomato sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • PrimaveraR125

    Mozzarella, roast cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, garlic, basil pesto & spring onions (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Hot StuffR125

    Pineapple, onion, chilli & mixed peppers (Classic)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Quattro FormaggioR125

    Mozzarella, cheddar, feta, parmesan, caramelised onions & fresh rocket (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • DelucaR125

    Creamy spinach, feta, piquanté peppers & olives (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Rock 'n RollR125

    Chicken, avocado* & feta (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken & MushroomR145

    Chicken, mushrooms & TBW creamy sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cream Cheese 'n ChickenR145

    Cream cheese base, chicken, mixed peppers, mushrooms, mixed cheese, garlic & TBW creamy sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tikka ChickenR145

    Chicken, caramelised onions, roasted cherry tomatoes & Tikka sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Sweet Chilli ChickenR145

    Chicken, pineapple & sweet chilli sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Salame SupremoR145

    Double salami & extra cheese (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheesy Steak MeltR160

    Pepper steak, cheddar, onion, mozzarella & BBQ sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Masala SteakR160

    Masala steak, piquanté peppers, onion, TBW creamy sauce & fresh coriander (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MessicanoR160

    Ground beef, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, green chilli & mexican sauce (Classic)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Rib DelightR160

    Cream cheese base, rib meat, spring onions & caramelised onions (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Spicy PrawnR180

    Spicy prawn, shrimps & avocado* (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Seafood PizzaR185

    Calamari, tuna, shrimps & mussels topped with garlic sauce & chopped parsley (Classic)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Pasta

  • Chilli Tomato & Ricotta GirasoliR150

    Pockets of chilli tomato pasta with ricotta & basil in a creamy garlic & tomato sauce (Gourmet)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Basil Pesto & MushroomR150

    Basil pesto, brown mushroom, red onion. Add white button mushrooms, sun-dried tomato +35/+60; grilled chicken +50/+80 (Gourmet)

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Macaroni & CheeseR115

    Macaroni & cheese sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • NapoletanaR115

    Fresh tomato, garlic & herb sauce (Classic)

    Likely gluten

  • AlfredoR115

    Creamy mushroom sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Alfredo ChickenR145

    Chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken & PestoR145

    Basil pesto, cherry tomatoes & chicken in a creamy white sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • BolognaiseR145

    A rich ground beef tomato sauce (Classic)

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti & MeatballsR160

    Traditional meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, with spaghetti (Classic)

    Likely gluten

  • Beef LasagneR160

    Baked layers of pasta, creamy ground beef tomato sauce, baked with cheese (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken CannelloniR160

    Cannelloni tubes filled with chicken, mushroom & spinach in a creamy bechamel sauce, baked with cheese (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepper Steak PastaR160

    Peppered steak, onion & mixed peppers in a creamy white sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood PastaR190

    Mussels, calamari & prawns in a creamy garlic, tomato sauce (Classic)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Burgers

  • The HerbivoreR150

    Lentil, carrot & mushroom patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkins & harissa mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The ClassicoR160

    Grilled ground beef burger in a sticky BBQ or roasted chilli basting, lettuce, tomato, gherkins & TBW creamy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The PolloR160

    Grilled chicken fillet in a sticky BBQ or roasted chilli basting, lettuce, tomato, gherkins & TBW creamy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Southern-Fried PolloR185

    Southern-fried chicken fillet, tomato, gherkins & TBW creamy sauce on a bed of slaw salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The GamberoR185

    Tempura prawns, lettuce, tomato, avo* & TBW seafood sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • The PregoR185

    Grilled sirloin in a Prego sauce, lettuce, tomato, gherkins & TBW creamy sauce (served on ciabatta roll)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The SupremoR195

    Grilled ground beef burger, slice of cheddar, pastrami rashers, lettuce, tomato, gherkins & TBW creamy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The FilettoR220

    Sliced grilled beef fillet on a bed of rocket, tomato, gherkins & topped with bearnaise sauce (served on ciabatta roll)

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The AgnelloR220

    Lamb burger on a bed of rocket & tomato with a slice of mozzarella, onion marmalade & coriander & mint sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Fries & Dips

  • French Fries with One SauceR85

    Medium only, with your choice of cheese, mushroom, blue cheese & mushroom, pepper or garlic sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Greek-Style FriesR105

    With caramelised onions, olives & parmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Carne FriesR115

    With rib meat & jalapeño

  • Mexican Style FriesR135

    With mince in a spicy tomato sauce, served with guacamole, cream cheese & fresh coriander

    Likely dairy

  • Truffle Oil & Parmesan FriesR135

    Likely dairy

Grills

  • Chicken WingsR200

    Flame-grilled chicken wings in a sticky BBQ or roast chilli basting. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of French fries, sweet potato…

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb RibletsR200

    Flame-grilled lamb riblets in a sticky BBQ or roast chilli basting. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of sides

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken KebabsR185

    Grilled in a tangy yoghurt basting, served with lettuce, red onion & tzatziki. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of sides

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef SpadiniR220

    Marinated beef kebabs served with tomato & red onion salsa & tzatziki. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of sides

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef Ribs

    Flame-grilled beef ribs in sticky BBQ or roast chilli basting. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of sides

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Chops

    Flame-grilled lamb chops basted in sticky BBQ or roasted chilli basting. Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice of sides

    Likely gluten

  • Mixed Grill

    2 lamb chops, 2 cocktail sausages, a slice of fillet steak & chicken kebab, served with a mini garlic baguette (no pita)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flame-Grilled Prawns

    8 flame-grilled prawns basted in a garlic sauce or a Café de Paris sauce (smoked paprika butter). Served with an aglio focaccia & a choice…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

House Steak

  • Beef Fillet MedallionsR250

    Served with an aglio focaccia & a side of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • New York Strip (Sirloin Steak)

    Served with an aglio focaccia & a side of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • Rump

    Served with an aglio focaccia & a side of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • T-Bone

    Served with an aglio focaccia & a side of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • Rib Eye

    Served with an aglio focaccia & a side of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • Dry-Aged Rib Eye (Bone-In)

    Dry-aged rib eye, served with creamed spinach, roasted butternut, potato wedges & bearnaise sauce. Subject to availability; recommended…

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Crumbed Onion RingsR45

    Likely gluten

  • Creamed SpinachR50
  • Roasted ButternutR50
  • Baked PotatoR50
  • French FriesR50
  • Sweet Potato FriesR65
  • Slaw SaladR65
  • TBW Garden Salad (side)R75

    Likely gluten

Sweets

  • Chocolate BrownieR95

    Chocolate brownie with chocolate pieces served with cream or ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spring RollsR95

    Two banana & chocolate spring rolls served with cream or ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lemon Meringue PieR95

    Our traditional recipe with a rich lemon curd, a fluffy meringue topping & a coconut biscuit base

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • ChurrosR95

    Deep-fried choux pastry coated with sugar & cinnamon, served with homemade chocolate sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Crème BrûléeR95

    Rich custard with caramelised sugar topping

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate CakeR95

    Layered with caramel & topped with chocolate ganache

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Carrot CakeR95

    Our traditional TBW recipe with walnuts & a cream cheese topping

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Baked CheesecakeR95

    Topped with a chocolate ganache, served with cream

    Likely dairy

  • Pecan Nut PieR95

    Our classic homemade TBW recipe, served with cream or ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

What the menu saysMenu items may come into contact with wheat | eggs | peanuts | treenuts | milk (sit-down menu). Fish dishes may contain small bones; olives may contain stones.
  • Menu items may come into contact with wheat | eggs | peanuts | treenuts | milk (sit-down menu). Fish dishes may contain small bones; olives may contain stones.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address15 Belgravia Rd, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+27 21 696 2007
Websitethebutcherswife.co.za
Google rating4.5 from 3,542 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from thebutcherswife.co.za
Hours
  • Monday10am–10pm
  • Tuesday9:30am–10pm
  • Wednesday9:30am–10pm
  • Thursday9:30am–10pm
  • Friday9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–11pm
  • Saturday9:30am–11pm
  • Sunday9:30am–10pm
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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 The Butcher's Wife

Does The Butcher's Wife have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 22 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 The Butcher's Wife coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu items may come into contact with wheat | eggs | peanuts | treenuts | milk (sit-down menu).”. 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 The Butcher's Wife?

Casalinga (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60); Butter Chicken (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60); Grilled Chicken Kebab (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60); Prego Steak Supremo (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60); Pepper Steak Supremo (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60); Margherita (Gluten free pizza base +M35 / +L60).

When is The Butcher's Wife open?

Monday: 10am–10pm. Tuesday: 9:30am–10pm. Wednesday: 9:30am–10pm. Thursday: 9:30am–10pm. Friday: 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–11pm. Saturday: 9:30am–11pm. Sunday: 9:30am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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