The Olive Bistro

Restaurant · American & BBQ · Pizza

No dishes marked gluten free21 can be made gluten free on request

80 dishesmenu read 7 Novolivebistro.co.za

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Menu

Starters

  • Tapas PlatterR289

    Your choice of Trinchado (beef, chicken, calamari or halloumi), marinated peppers, local olives, Danish feta, chouriço, hummus, basil pesto…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • OlivesR29

    A bowl of our marinated local olives

  • Mediterranean BowlR69

    Local olives with sundried tomatoes and feta

    Likely dairy

  • Jar of Marinated OlivesR150
  • Chilli PopperR28

    Craft beer battered jalapeños filled with cream cheese and chouriço, served with our sweet chilli mayo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • PoppadewsR85

    Craft beer battered cherry peppers filled with Danish feta and cheddar, served with our sweet chilli mayo

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • CalamariR99

    Flash-fried baby calamari tubes and tentacles served with tartar sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Chicken TendersR69

    Panko crumbed chicken fillet strips served with a sauce of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • FigadosR75

    Sautéed chicken livers in a creamy peri-peri and chouriço sauce served with toasted ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Trinchado (Starter)R125

    Your choice of: Grilled cubed rump R125, chicken breast fillet R95, baby calamari R115, halloumi (V) R99. Served in a garlic and peri-peri…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mussels (Starter)R99

    Cooked in a reduced white wine, spring onion and garlic cream OR in a Napolitana and white wine sauce, served with toasted ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Mains

  • Black West Coast MusselsR185

    Cooked in a reduced white wine, spring onion and garlic cream OR in a Napolitana and white wine sauce, served with toasted ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Pork BellyR189

    Slow roasted rolled pork belly glazed with gingered soy sauce, served on mashed potato with seasonal vegetables

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • EisbeinR235

    Crispy pickled eisbein served with braised sauerkraut, mashed potato and a sweet mustard sauce

  • Venison PieR169

    Our delicious venison pie, accompanied with our berry chutney and served with seasonal vegetables and fresh cut chips

    Likely gluten

  • Rump SteakR300

    Matured rump steak grilled to your choice. Served with fresh cut chips and seasonal vegetables

  • Chicken TendersR145

    Panko crumbed chicken strips served with chips and a sauce of your choice

    Likely gluten

  • Peri-Peri ChickenR169

    Spicy Mozambican peri-peri half chicken, served with fresh cut chips

  • RibsR400

    Sweet and sticky tender pork loin ribs served with hand cut chips

  • Calamari (Main)R199

    Flash-fried baby calamari tubes and tentacles, served with tartar sauce and fresh cut chips or side salad

  • Trinchado (Main)R205

    Your choice of: grilled cubed rump R205, chicken breast fillet R149, baby calamari R199, halloumi (V) R185. Served in a garlic and…

    Likely gluten

Pastas

  • BoscaiolaR135

    Sautéed onion, bacon and mushrooms with a white wine and garlic cream with penne pasta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • PuttanescaR125

    Fettuccine pasta with napolitano sauce, anchovies, blushed cherry tomatoes, capers, local olives, garnished with Parmesan and basil pesto

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • SalmoneR165

    Oak smoked salmon and penne pasta in a dill infused cream with garlic and lemon and a touch of mustard, topped with crispy capers

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • PrimaveraR129

    Sautéed courgettes, olives and mushrooms in a tomato and basil cream with penne pasta, topped with Parmesan

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • FloretR129

    Blanched broccoli florets and blushed cherry tomatoes tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan and basil pesto sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mussels (Pasta)R189

    Cooked in a reduced white wine, spring onion and garlic cream OR in a Napolitana and white wine sauce, served on a bed of fettuccine

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • BologneseR125

    Slow cooked beef bolognese served on penne or fettuccine

    Likely gluten

  • Mediterranean PastaR179

    Sautéed calamari and chouriço with olives, blushed cherry tomatoes, spring onion, fresh chilli and garlic, splashed with local olive oil…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Burgers

  • The OliveR159

    Our 200g house burger topped with bacon, home-made red onion jam and avo, on a toasted sesame roll with fresh cut chips. Choice of ground…

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • The HunterR159

    200g grilled venison patty topped with Camembert, home-made spiced berry chutney and rocket, on a toasted sesame roll with fresh cut chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The GreekR159

    200g ground lamb patty topped with tzatziki and tomato salsa on a toasted roll with sundried-tomato pesto and rocket, served with fresh cut…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Prego RollR185

    Quick seared 200g tenderised and marinated beef rump OR grilled chicken breast fillet, basted with garlic and peri-peri sauce, served with…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The ShroomR159

    Brown mushroom and lentil patties (2x100g) topped with sliced cheddar and a garlic & thyme sauce, on a toasted sesame roll with fresh cut…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • The BeetR159

    Beetroot and bean patties (2x100g) topped with Camembert, home-made spiced berry chutney and rocket, on a toasted sesame roll with fresh…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese BurgerR150

    Beef or chicken patty topped with melted cheddar on a sesame seed roll with lettuce, tomato and pickle. Served with hand cut chips and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

Pizzas

  • Pita UnoR49

    Garlic, rosemary, olive oil served with tzatziki on the side. All pizzas 31cm thin base, wood fired

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pita DueR67

    Garlic, rosemary, olive oil with marinated chilli and feta

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pita TreR89

    Garlic, rosemary, olive oil, local olives, blistered cherry tomatoes, basil pesto topped with Parmesan and rocket

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pita QuatroR85

    Garlic, rosemary, olive oil with biltong dust and feta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MilanoR195

    Local fior di latte, shaved Parma ham, blushed cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and sliced avocado

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MargheritaR79

    Slow cooked napolitana sauce, mozzarella and mixed herbs

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • HawaiianR169

    Slow cooked pulled gammon with caramelised pineapple and fresh spring onions

    Can be made free of gluten

  • CalifornianR169

    Oven grilled bacon, Greek feta and avocado

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • BolognaR189

    Sliced salami with mushrooms, feta, fresh green pepper and garlic

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MexicanR189

    Spiced beef mince with sliced jalapeños, roasted onions, red kidney beans, crème fraîche and avocado

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • AlbanianR179

    Marinated artichoke, spinach, sundried tomato, olives, roasted peppers

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • CaribbeanR179

    Peri-peri marinated chicken with bacon, jalapeños, green pepper, grilled pineapple and spring onions

    Can be made free of gluten

  • GreekR219

    Slow roasted lamb with feta, local olives, wilted spinach, garlic, rosemary and freshly squeezed lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • South AfricanR169

    Local boerewors, sliced cherry peppers, roasted onions, peach chutney and biltong dust

    Can be made free of gluten

  • NamibianR175

    Slow braised venison with sliced mushrooms, bacon, red onion marmalade topped with fresh rocket

    Can be made free of gluten

  • PortugueseR175

    Peri-peri marinated grilled chicken with sliced chouriço, local olives and topped with fresh basil

    Can be made free of gluten

  • ItalianR175

    Sliced Parma ham with blushed cherry tomatoes, local olives, Parmesan and drizzled with a balsamic reduction

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • CypriotR169

    Wilted spinach, feta, onion marmalade, roasted bell peppers with garlic and sliced mushrooms

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • ToscanaR189

    Chilli infused honey, salami, chouriço, garlic and feta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • MiamiR165

    Salami, blue cheese, rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Caprese PizzaR155

    Fior di latte with blistered cherry tomatoes and basil pesto

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Salads

  • Greek SaladR89

    Leafless salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, local marinated olives, feta, spring onions, capers and toasted pita wedges

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beetroot SaladR125

    Home-preserved beetroot with candy beets, Danish feta, baby salad leaves, pumpkin-seed brittle and avo drizzled with a balsamic reduction

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chicken SaladR155

    Grilled or crumbed chicken fillet strips with bacon, marinated peppers, cherry tomatoes, feta, avo on Cos lettuce, served with a creamy…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Caprese SaladR155

    Fior di latte, blushed cherry tomatoes, freshly sliced tomato, basil pesto, sundried tomatoes topped with fresh basil and balsamic glaze…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Desserts

  • BrownieR69

    Decadent dark chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice-cream, crushed nuts and berry coulis

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • ChurrosR65

    Fried choux pastry fingers rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate dipping sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ouma Lee's CheesecakeR79

    Baked to perfection and served with seasonal fruit coulis, vanilla ice-cream and crushed nuts

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Ice CreamR55

    Vanilla ice-cream served with home-made chocolate sauce and sprinkled with crushed nuts

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crème BrûléeR59

    Ask your server for the flavour of the day

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • AffogatoR55

    Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso

    Likely dairy

Sauces & Sides

  • SaucesR35

    Choice of: Trio of Peppercorn, Mushroom and Sherry, Triple Cheese, Triple Cheese & Jalapeño, Garlic and Thyme, Bacon, Mushroom & Onion

    Likely dairy

  • Sweet Potato FriesR39
  • Seasonal Vegetables or Side SaladR35
  • Fresh Cut ChipsR25
  • Onion RingsR35

Lunch Menu

Mondays to Fridays 11am – 4pm

Lunch

  • 200g Steak, Egg & ChipsR139

    Likely egg

  • Eisbein Burger & ChipsR119

    Deboned eisbein in a brötchen roll with braised sauerkraut, garnished with crispy onions and our sweet mustard

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese Burger and ChipsR109

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peri-Peri Half Chicken and ChipsR139
  • Chicken SaladR135
  • Chicken Tenders & ChipsR109

    Likely gluten

Bruschetta

  • Bruschetta – Olives, Roasted Peppers & FetaR79

    Two slices toasted ciabatta topped with baby boutique leaves, olives, sweet roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, feta, basil pesto and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Bruschetta – Gammon, Gherkin & MustardR79

    Two slices toasted ciabatta topped with baby boutique leaves, gammon, gherkin and sweet mustard

    Likely gluten

The menu’s own key: * When available | (V) Vegetarian

What the menu saysPlease discuss any allergens with the manager on duty.
  • Please discuss any allergens with the manager on duty.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address39 Main Road, 7750
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · American & BBQ · Pizza · Italian · Seafood
Phone+27 21 975 5082
Websiteolivebistro.co.za
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from olivebistro.co.za
Hours
  • Monday11am–11pm
  • Tuesday11am–11pm
  • Wednesday11am–11pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–11pm
  • Saturday11am–11pm
  • Sunday10:45am–6pm
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 The Olive Bistro

Does The Olive Bistro have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 21 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Olive Bistro coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please discuss any allergens with the manager on duty.”. 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 Olive Bistro?

Pita Uno (GF base add R25); Pita Due (GF base add R25); Pita Tre (GF base add R25); Pita Quatro (GF base add R25); Milano (GF base add R25); Margherita (GF base add R25).

When is The Olive Bistro open?

Monday: 11am–11pm. Tuesday: 11am–11pm. Wednesday: 11am–11pm. Thursday: 11am–11pm. Friday: 11am–11pm. Saturday: 11am–11pm. Sunday: 10:45am–6pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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