Meloncino Menu

The Meloncino Menu features the best Roman and Italian food that you will ever try. They offer a variety of things such as pasta, desserts, mains, and more!

They also serve their food in sets. They create an amazing atmosphere to enjoy your food. The atmosphere, service, and amazing food combined will keep you coming back for more.

Here are Meloncino menu prices in South Africa:

About Meloncino

Meloncino is a restaurant that focuses on serving Roman and Italian food. They are situated in Cape Town, and they have produced a following in the area. They strive to create an amazing atmosphere because the eating experience is not based on the food alone. The establishment treats its customers like family, and you can see its efforts through the testimonials that support them.

Meloncino Best Seller

Minestrone – This Meloncino menu features a soup made with Italian diced seasonal vegetables. The soup is incorporated with pasta, basil pesto, and nuts. The Minestrone is served with a piece of garlic crouton stick, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Fettuccine Bolognese – This pasta features fresh and homemade fettuccine. Meloncino’s fettuccine is served with its very own tomato-based sauce. Their pasta also includes slow-cooked Italian Meat Ragu. The pasta is sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese and matured for 12 months.

Saltimbocca Alla Romana – This meal features Veal Scallops infused with Italian Prosciutto and fresh sage. Meloncino’s scallops are carefully sauteed in freshly cracked black pepper and delicate white wine sauce which gives it its exquisite flavour. The establishment’s Saltimbocca Alla Romana is served with a light pommes puree.

Pesce Fresco Alla Mediterrano – This Sicilian classic menu from the Meloncino features lightly grilled fish. The fish is topped with a Mediterranean salad that features rockets, capers, olives, celery, and freshly diced tomatoes. The salad is topped off with freshly-squeezed lemon juice.

Torta Strepitosa Ai 3 Cioccolati – This best-selling dessert features white chocolate on a milk chocolate biscuit base. The Torta strepitosa Ai 3 Cioccolati also features a pasticcera made with baked cream. The exotic dessert is topped with a sauce made with decadent Lindt dark chocolate and infused with cointreau liqueur and served with the establishment’s special vanilla ice cream. 

Meloncino Starters Menu

If you want a warm-up before the main course, then the starter meals are perfect for you. These starters slowly ease you into the taste of the restaurant. It’s a sneak peek of what’s about to blow you away.

Pane – This meal is good for two, and it features a selection of Italian bread, freshly baked and homemade. The meal incorporates nuts and focaccia bread.

Ostriche Fresche – This Meloncino menu features fresh and chilled Namibian oysters. The oysters are served with freshly cracked black pepper, red tabasco, and lemon wedges. The dish is served on a bed of crushed ice. The oysters are accompanied by a sauce made with shallot mignonette.

Suppli Di Pollo Con Salsa Di Cacio Pepe – This classic meal from Meloncino features homemade Italian Risotto Balls. The Risotto balls are also incorporated with fresh Rosemary and Chicken which are crumbed and fried lightly. The Suppli di Pollo con Salsa di Cacio Pepe is served with Black Pepper Sauce, Parmesan cheese, and delicate pecorino.

Misto Di Montagna E Formaggi Misti – This meal features the establishment’s selection of the finest meat, such as Mortadella, Coppa, Salami Felino, and Italian Prosciutto. The selection also features Italian cheeses such as scamorza, gorgonzola, and parmesan. The selection is served with freshly-baked focaccia bread, cherry tomatoes, and olives.

Pasta

Pastas, the classic Italian experience. When ordering the pasta, the establishment gives you the option of how you want your pasta cooked. You can choose either normal or al dente. Just inform your waiter and they’ll make sure to note your preference. You should also be advised; during peak hours, there is a minimum 30-minute preparation.

Spaghetti Carbonara – Who doesn’t know Carbonara? Carbonara is a traditional Roman dish. The pasta features pecorino cheese, freshly-cracked black pepper, egg, and pancetta. Do note that the establishment does not use cream nor mushrooms.

Rigatoni Con Calamari, Basilico, Pachino e Pinoli – This menu from Meloncino features Rigatoni Pasta. The pasta is served with roasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Patagonian Calamari. The Pasta is served in a sauce made with light white wine.

Triangoli Con Osso Bucco – The Triangoli con Osso Bucco features fresh and home-made triangoli pasta. Meloncino has its very own recipe for creating pasta and sauce. The pasta is filled with slow-cooked tender osso bucco which is carefully prepared by the Roman-themed establishment. The pasta is served in delicate white wine and tomato sauce.

Meloncino Menu Meats

Meloncino features one of the best main dishes out there. The following meals are anything that is based on meat. 

Filetto Di Manzo Con Salsa Di Porto E Pepe Verde – The Filetto di Manzo con Salsa di Porto e Pepe Verde feature beef fillet that is of export quality, sauteed in fresh thyme. The meal is served with a Madagascan Green Peppercorn Jus and Allesverloren Vintage Port. The dish is served on an Italian oven-roasted potato bed.

Fagottini Di Pollo – The Fagottini Di Pollo features a chicken paillard filled with Italian Prosciutto, smoked Scamorza cheese, and asparagus. The Fagottini di Pollo’s paillard is cooked in mushroom sauce and creamy Klipdrift Gold Brandy, and it is served with a light pommes puree.

Involtino Di Vitello Con Prosciutto E Mozzarella – The Involtino di Vitello con Prosciutto e Mozzarella features Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella, tomato, and raisins, all wrapped in veal. The dish is served with Sicillian-style tomato, slow-cooked, and incorporated into a sauce on a bed of pommes puree.

Tagliata Di Pollo Alla Griglia – This meal features grilled chicken breasts, sliced and infused with lemon, garlic, and rosemary. The breasts are topped with Italian olive oil, cracked black pepper, and salt. The dish is served with oven-roasted Italian seasonal vegetables.

Tagliata Di Manzo All’ Aceto Balsamico Invecchiato 12 Anni – The Tagliata di Manzo All’ Aceto Balsamico Invecchiato 12 Anni features grilled matured sirloin steak, sliced, and topped with cracked black pepper, salt, and a 12-year-old Balsamic vinegar. The meal is served with oven-roasted Italian potatoes.

Fish

One of the healthiest menu that you can choose from the Meloncino is Fish. Aside from being extremely flavourful, fish are also known to contain essential oils and nutrients.

Calamari Fritti – The Calamari Fritti is prepared by deep-frying and crumbing baby Patagonian Squid. The calamari is served with homemade potato crisps and Italian savoury rice. The calamari is also served with homemade aioli.

Pesce Fresco Di Giornata Alla Griglia – The Pesce Fresco di Giornata Alla Griglia features freshly-caught line fish of the day. The linefish is cooked with a lemon butter sauce on an open-flame grill. The dish is served with oven-roasted seasonal Italian potatoes.

Aragosta Alla Griglia – This dish features fresh crayfish basted in lemon butter, and grilled on an open-flame grill. The dish is served with thinly sliced homemade crisps and a serving of Italian savoury rice.

Gamberi Grigliati – The dish features grilled queen prawns. The prawns are cooked in a lemon and butter sauce, on an open-flame grill. The dish is served with thinly sliced homemade crisps and a serving of Italian savoury rice.

Pizza

The modern Italian experience. Most restaurants put a modern twist on their pizza, but Meloncino keeps its pizza menu true to its roots. Do note that there are at least 30 minutes of preparation during peak hours.

Meloncino Napoletana – This pizza features a tomato base, and is topped with fresh basil, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh buffalo mozzarella. This pizza is served at a price of R139.

Funghi Porcini – This pizza features a tomato base and is topped with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, Italian Porcini Mushrooms, Salsiccia, and Buffalo Mozzarella. This pizza is served at a price of R159.

Parma – The pizza features a tomato base and is topped with grated parmesan cheese, sliced Italian Prosciutto, fresh rocket cabbage, and fresh fior di latte mozzarella. This pizza is served at a price of R159.

Rustica – The pizza features a tomato base and is topped with mushrooms, pancetta, speck, and fresh fior di latte mozzarella. The pizza is served at a price of R145.

Desserts

After enjoying your choice of main, you can head over to the desserts section of the Meloncino Menu. The establishment offers a number of high-quality desserts. The establishment gives its own fantastic spin to these classic desserts. They offer a number of dessert menu items which you will surely enjoy.

Semifreddo Di Nutella Con Panna Di Galliano – This dessert features chocolate mousse made with decadent frozen Nutella, and finished with a cream made with Galliano Liqueur. This dessert costs R69.

Nutellamisu – If you like Nutella and Tiramisu, then you’ll definitely love the combination of the two, the Nutellamisu. The Nutellamisu is made by layering finger biscuits soaked in Italian espresso and mascarpone cheese, combined with layers of sauce made with nutella, and topped with an appropriate amount of chocolate crumble. This dessert costs R75.

Torta di Ricotta Al Cioccolato – The Torta Di Ricotta Al Cioccolato is a Sicilian-style Italian Ricotta cheesecake. The cake was dusted with confectioners sugar, and infused with Lindt chocolate. This dessert is homemade and costs R75 for each serving.

Panna Cotta Al Limoncello E Vaniglia Con Salsa Di Fragole – The Panna Cotta Al Limoncello e Vaniglia con Salsa di Fragole is panna cotta infused with Italian limoncello liqueur and vanilla. These are served with a strawberry confit. The homemade dessert costs R69 for every serving.

Meloncino Signature Menu

Meloncino’s dishes revolve around traditional Roman culture. They stay true to the original recipes as much as possible to make sure that each dish will give you the experience it’s meant to be given. Their dishes mainly revolve around Roman pasta, mains, desserts, and more. Be sure to try them all.

Meloncino Menu Delivery

Meloncino does its best to serve each dish as soon as possible. While serving their dishes as soon as possible, they make sure that each dish is served at its best quality. The establishment prioritizes the customers’ satisfaction above all else. To ensure this, they make sure to keep the atmosphere fresh and amazing, and their food jaw-dropping.

Social Media Pages

Meloncino likes to diversify its reach. They branch out through the internet. You can find them on different platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and their very own website.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeloncinoSA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meloncinosa/

Conclusion

The Meloncino Menu features the best Roman and Italian food. If you’re ever in the mood to eat this, and if you’re ever in the area, be sure to try out Meloncino. Their doors are always open to newcomers and regulars alike.