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Starters

Vegetable Soup R44.95Chunky cut garden variety vegetables to warm the soul.

Caldo Verde R44.95The most authentic Portuguese soup in the world, potato based with kale, olive oil and Chouriço.

Haloumi Cheese R49.95Lightly dusted goats milk cheese, grilled and served with red onion marmalade.

Prawn Starter R76.95Just a taste teaser. 5 of our marvellous medium prawns to get you going.

Starter Platter R79.95Because you decide what your mouth wants most, choose 3 from 6 different options.(Ask your waiter for details)

Giblets R49.95Well cooked until tender in a home-made sauce with peppers, carrots and onions.

Fried Squid Heads R54.95Tantalizing tentacles dusted with spiced flour and fried.

Mussels R59.95We source the world’s finest mussels and finish them in white wine, cream and garlic for a marvellous mouth full.

Chouriço R49.95Everyone’s favourite spicy Portuguese pork sausage, grilled on an open flame and served with olives and cheese.

Garlic Bread R15.95Lightly toasted Portuguese roll with garlic.

Cheesy Garlic Bread R19.95Because everything is better with cheese!

Snails R49.956 French snails in a cream style garlic sauce.

Trinchado R59.95Cubed rump cutlets, pan fried and served in ourtraditional Portuguese trinchado sauce.

Beef Carppaccio R69.95Thinly sliced beef cured in black pepper and mustard seeds, delicately arranged on rocket with a sweet red onion marmalade.

Chicken Livers R54.95Mind blowing livers cooked with onions, peppers and finished in a mild cream sauce.

Hot Calisto’s Wings R54.95Rolled in our famous spicy wing dust and deep fried.

Calisto’s Wacky Wings R59.95Served with our famous creamy blue cheese sauce.

Sticky BBQ Wings R59.95Sticky and sweet. The wing without the zing.

Grilled Calamari R69.95The most tender baby falkland tubes, lightly spiced and grilled together with the heads.

Avocado Ritz R74.95Avocado pear and prawns laced with a tangy seafood dressing. Some things were just meant to be. (Seasonal)

Prawn Cocktail R64.95Steamed Prawns, served on a bed of shredded lettuceand smothered in a tangy mayonnaise dressing.

Atlantic Oysters R119.956 Freshly cultivated oysters from the Lüderitz coast of Namibia, served with a range of Calisto’s Hot sauces.

Grilled Calamari

Calisto’s Portuguese Salad R 49.95Beautifully crafted garden greens with a white wine vinaigrette dressing.

Greek Salad R 59.95Add feta and a delicious creamy herb dressing for an amazing salad experience.

Chicken Salad R 69.95Lightly spiced chicken strips and a delicious creamy herb dressing.

Salads

Chicken

Calisto’s Portuguese

Salad

Baby Piri-Piri Chicken R109.95The petite poultry option offers a unique taste experience.

LM Piri-Piri Chicken Full R134.95Half R 89.95Our Portuguese Peri-Peri chickens are arguably the best birds in the world. Choose from mild, medium, hot or extra hot. Lemon & Herb is just as good.

Chicken Schnitzel R 99.95 Home-made is the secret to this success, our golden crumbed chicken breasts could only be better with a creamy delicious sauce. Choose cheese or mushroom to best your breast.

Chicken Prego and Chips R 69.95A soft succulent chicken breast on a Portuguese roll with Prego sauce.

Flame Grilled Chicken Breast R 89.95Juicy tender breasts brushed with Peri-Peri or Lemon & Herb.

Deluxe Grilled Chicken Breast R 99.95A tender grilled breast topped with onion, avo, tomato, mayo and caramelized onion sprinkle. (Seasonal)

Mozambican Chicken Curry R 109.95Tender chicken pieces in a mild coconut & cream curry sauce.

Half LM Piri-Piri

Chicken

Mixed Platters

Chef’s Mixed Platter R229.95Hot Chicken wings, Fried Squid Heads, Calamari, Trinchado and Lightly Toasted Garlic Bread.

Calisto’s Mixed Platter R279.95Whole Chouriço, Fried Squid Heads, Mild Chicken Livers, Wacky Wings and LightlyToasted Garlic Bread

Shane’s Platter

Espetada

Traditional R129.95 For a more traditional European style of enjoying the rump meat, simply rubbed with coarse salt and bay leaves, skewered and hung over the plate to allow free flowing juices.

Calisto’s way R139.95The meat is skewered with onions and peppers and drizzled with a creamy Madeira sauce, dripping with decadent flavour.

No cheques accepted. No split bills, a service charge of 10% will be added to tables of eight or more.

Any variations to menu items ordered could result in time delays.

This menu is the property of Calisto’s Portuguese Restaurant and may not be removed from the premises

No alcohol will be served to under 18 year olds.

PATIENCE WHILE YOUR FOOD IS FRESHLY PREPARED IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Subject to price change without notice

Feel Free To Create Your Own Platter

Meat

Prego Roll and Chips R 74.95Tender topside on a Portuguese roll – with sauce of course.

Rump Trinchado R124.95Cubed rump cutlets in our traditional Portuguese trinchado sauce.

Fillet Trinchado R149.95The softer more delicate meat variety, served in a creamy Madeira sauce.

Spare Ribs800g R189.95400g R139.95Pork Belly ribs, flame grilled and BBQ basted, indulgence has never been this good.

Calisto’s Portuguese Steak R129.95300g rump steak topped with fried egg and a creamy Madeira Sauce.

House Steak R139.95300g rump steak topped with a ham slice, fried egg and a hearty Portuguese trinchado sauce.

Garlic Steak R139.95300g rump steak covered in luscious garlic infused sauce.

Pepper Steak R139.95Whole crushed black pepper empowers this lavish sauce.

Mushroom Steak R139.95300g rump steak covered in our delicious mushroom sauce.

Madagascan Steak R139.95This time the Madagascan green pepper variety adorns this luxurious sauce, but beware the bite of Madagascar.

Steak Casserole R129.95300g chunky cut rump with a fried egg and creamy Madeira sauce.

Fillet Steak 280g R149.95280g of tunnel cut tenderloin, the premium beef cut with a melt in your mouth performance.

Fillet on the bone 500g R189.95A 500g cut of fillet steak, on the bone to moisten and enhance the flavour of the meat.

Prime Rib 500g R189.95A 500g Prime grade beef cut, French trimmed on the bone and topped with bacon and blue cheese sauce. The marbled meat of the Prime Rib cannot be compared.

Rump Steak300g R129.95 500g R169.95An all-time South African favourite, the rump meat is carefully aged, flame grilled and full of flavour.

T-Bone Steak 500g R159.95The best of both worlds. The ‘T-Bone’ separates strip loin from fillet for a well-rounded meat experience.

Lamb Chops R159.95The soft, juicy loin of the lamb, grilled delicately and served with a chilli and mint infused Tarantu sauce.

Rump Trinchado

Side Sauces

R22,95

Seafood

Seafood rice 2-3 R 219.95Seafood rice 3-6 R 439.90The Portuguese flair for flavour comes together in this seafood packed pot of awesomeness. Blended together with the rice in a rich tomato based sauce, this is our signature dish, and you’ll wish it never ends.

Lobster S.QThe finest native lobsters are a delicacy among men andwomen around the world, enjoy them grilled or steamed.

Lobster Thermidor S.QThe delicate lobster meat is extracted from the shell and finished in a sauce of mushrooms, cream, and shrimp, returned to the shell and topped with melted cheese – a rich yet delicious dish.

The Grand Platter R1795.951kg of lobster, 8 king prawns, 24 medium prawns, 1/2 kg calamari, mussel pot, chips and rice.

The Mini Grand Platter R 895.90500g of lobsters, 4 king prawns, 12 medium prawns, calamari, mussels, chips and rice.

Seafood Platter for 1 R 199.95125g calamari,5 medium prawns, hake, 4 mussels, rice or chips.

Seafood Platter for 2 R 379.95250g calamari, 10 medium prawns, 2 hake, 8 mussels, rice or chips.

Mozambican Prawn Curry R 169.9510 de-shelled medium prawns in a mild creamy Mozambican style curry with coconut milk and masala.

Mozambican Prawn & Chicken Curry R 179.9510 medium prawns are joined by succulent chicken strips and simmered in our Mozambican styled curry sauce.

Mozambican Crab Curry 300g R 159.95There’s no holding back on this one, prepare to get your hands dirty as you commit to this Mozambican taste sensation.

Grilled Calamari R149.95Tender baby tubes from the Falkland Islands, lightly spiced and grilled together with the heads.

Fish and Chips R 89.95A succulent Hake fillet battered in our very own onion and herb fusion and fried golden crispy.

Fish and fried Squid Heads R119.95The golden battered Hake together with our amazing fried squid heads.

Sole R179.95The slightly smaller East Coast sole is far superior in taste, texture and quality.

Sole Thermidor R199.95The Sole is topped with a decadent mushroom cream and shrimp sauce with melted cheese.

Kingklip R179.95Our Kingklip is dusted in lightly spiced flour, giving it a beautiful crunchy texture and an intense taste to please the most discerning fish lover.

Kingklip Thermidor R199.95The Kingklip is topped with a decadent mushroom cream and shrimp sauce with melted cheese.

Sardines R 99.95Freshly fished from Portuguese waters and imported, the sardines are first rubbed with coarse salt and grilled on an open flame, topped with roasted peppers onions and garlic.

Bacalhau Assado R179.95Just like Mai used to make. The thick loin of the Cod Fish isGrilled on an open flame and topped with roasted peppers, fresh onion, garlic and olives, with a heavy splash of olive oil.

Bacalhau a Bras R179.95Shredded Cod fish pan fried with onion, garlic and olive oil, blended with beaten egg and thinly sliced potato chips.

Bacalhau Gomes de sa R179.95Shredded Cod fish pan fried with onion, garlic, olive oil and finished with boiled egg and boiled baby potatoes.

“Calisto’s Signature Dish”

Prawns1/2 Kilo Prince10 Medium6 Queen6 King (highly recommended)3 T.M1 T.G (each)

(All prawns can be served by the kilo)

Piri-Piri Butter Sauce R9.95

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Calisto’s is world renowned for our famous mild Peri-Peri Prawns. They are available in a range of sizes which accommodates for different textures and tastes of the prawn meat.

Fish Fingers and Chips R29.95Chicken Nuggets and Chips R29.95Kiddies Chicken Schnitzel R59.95Calisto’s Wings and Chips R44.95Kiddies Bolognese R59.95Kiddies Mac & Cheese R49.95

Kids MenuKids under 12 only

Pasta

Calisto’s Pasta R109.95Beef Strips, Mushrooms, White Wine and Garlic in a Napoletana sauce with a touch of Cream.

Chouriço Pasta R109.95Beef Strips, Mushrooms and Chouriço in a creamy white sauce.

Vegetarian Pasta R 89.95Fresh Garden Vegetables, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Aubergines and Leeks in a delicate Napoletena sauce.

Seafood Pasta R129.95A combination of Mussels, Prawns, Crab Sticks and Calamari in a creamy White Wine sauce.

Calamari Pasta R119.95Falklands Calamari in a Wine, Garlic and a Napoletana sauce, with a touch of Cream.

Calamari & Chouriço Pasta R129.95Falklands Calamari and Chouriço in a creamy Napoletana sauce.

Seafood PastaCalisto’s Pasta

Choice of Penne / Fettuccine

No cheques accepted. No split bills, a service charge of 10% will be added to tables of eight or more.

Any variations to menu items ordered could result in time delays.

This menu is the property of Calisto’s Portuguese Restaurant and may not be removed from the premises

No alcohol will be served to under 18 year olds.

PATIENCE WHILE YOUR FOOD IS FRESHLY PREPARED IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Subject to price change without notice

Sides & Sauces

Bread Roll and Butter R 4.95

Sides R19.95Milho Frito Side Salad Side Chips Side Round Chips Side RiceSide VegetablesSide Rustic Potatoes Side Boiled Baby Potatoes Side Mash

Top Up Table Piri-Piri R14.95

Side Sauces R22.95Mushroom Sauce Madagascan Sauce Madeira Sauce Pepper SauceCheese SauceGarlic Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce R 7.95Garlic Butter Sauce R 8.95Piri-Piri Butter Sauce R 9.95

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Desserts

Flavoured Scoop R 9.95Ice Cream Trio R29.95Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce R39.95Cheese Cake R34.95Chocolate Mousse R39.95Créme Caramel R34.95Calisto’s Sticky Pudding R39.95Italian Kisses R39.95Cappuccino Tartufo R39.95Canolino Mafia R39.95Peppermint Tart R39.95Frozen Biscuit Cake R39.95

Frozen Biscuit Cake

Coffees & Pedros

Filter Coffee R15.95Cappuccino R23.95Ice-Coffee R34.95Espresso R16.95Double Espresso R23.95Espresso and 1920 R44.95Calisto’s Espresso R19.95Irish Coffee (Jameson’s) R44.95Jamaican Coffee (Rum) R39.95Royal Coffee (Brandy) R39.95Kahlua Coffee R39.95Don Pedro R39.95Don Velvetino R39.95Don Frangelico R39.95Don Kahlua R39.95

Cappuccino

Aquardente 1920 R29.95Aquardente Maciera R34.95Grappa Antonella (Cabernet) R29.95Messias Bagaceira R29.95Frangelico R18.95Drambuie R22.95

Post PrandialAmarula R16.95Underberg R39.95Cape Velvet R16.95Kahlua R19.95Cointreau R34.95Jagermeister R22.95

Our Cocktail Menu is available on request.

Please ask your waiter about our imported Ports, Cognac Range, Premium Whiskey selection and Cigars.

The Deli

Sauces

Take Me Home - I’m Hot !

GOLD LABEL R34.95Gold Label Sweet Peri-Peri Gold Label Peri-Peri

SENHORA SAUCES R29.95Mild Peri-PeriSweet Mild Peri-PeriMedium Peri-PeriHot Peri-PeriX Hot Peri-Peri

SENHORA SPICES R15.95Prawn & SeafoodAromaticBBQ Shisa NyamaFish SpiceChip SeasoningLambPrego & Chicken Garlic Lemon & HerbPeri-Peri Braai Seasoning

PORTUGUESE JAM R34.95Table Peri-PeriSweet Jalapeno Chutney

HOT SAUCES R29.95Green ChilliRed ChilliJalapenoHabanero