Business Hours:
Tuesdays / Thursdays: 11h00 – 15h00
Wednesdays / Fridays / Saturdays: 11h00 – 22h00
Sundays: 11h00 – 17h00
Mondays: Closed
Reservations Required
We cater for all functions
Executive Chef: Mark Hartlief
Tel: +27(0)21 9721103 or 072 770 9695
[email protected]
Botterberg Road, Philadelphia, 7304
Coordinates: South 33°70´17”
East 18°57´33”
Mariella’s Restaurant at CAPAIA WINES ∙ BOTTERBERG ROAD ∙ PO BOX 25 ∙ PHILADELPHIA ∙ 7304
E-MAIL: [email protected] ∙ Phone: +27(0)21 972 1103 ∙ Fax: +27(0)21 9721894
Executive Chef: Mark Hartlief ∙ Account No 408387782 ∙Branch code 632005
Once upon a time in 1997 shortly after I discovered my love for Africa. My enthusiasm
for the continent developed into a steady relationship at the Cape of Good Hope where I
found the farm of my dreams. It was the former De Hoop wheat farm which stole my
heart.
We planted our vines on well rested soil where vines had never grown before. My vision
had become a reality and Capaia Wine estate was finally my own. My wish was to
restore the old farmhouse to its original style which had fallen into a state of
dilapidation – A gem of Victorian architecture whose predecessor on that site dates even
further back to the year 1725.
We restored it and decided at the beginning of 2013 that a restaurant named after the
dearest person in my life, my one and only daughter, Mariella , would be opened.. The
beautiful building, which has kept its Victorian features, has been transformed into an
elegant restaurant with state of the art kitchen equipment where we strive to produce
food of the finest quality along with our wines which stand for the true meaning that
we are “Wine Above All” and only produce wine of excellence. Bringing you everything
of only the best is what I strive for. So now my dream is well alive and on its way to
new beginnings.
………………The Beginning
Ingrid Baroness von Essen Mariella Baroness von Essen
Mariella’s Restaurant at CAPAIA WINES ∙ BOTTERBERG ROAD ∙ PO BOX 25 ∙ PHILADELPHIA ∙ 7304
E-MAIL: [email protected] ∙ Phone: +27(0)21 972 1103 ∙ Fax: +27(0)21 9721894
Executive Chef: Mark Hartlief ∙ Account No 408387782 ∙Branch code 632005
Starters
Soup of the day
Please ask your waiter for our daily soup special
R45
Duck spring-rolls
Served with makhani dahl and oriental basting
R45
Mushroom ragout
A bed of sautéed exotic mushrooms, accompanied by crispy friend polenta
Squares and a white wine sauce
R85
Asian prawn, baby spinach and parmesan salad
With a spicy chilli and lemon dressing
R95
Risotto Arancinis
Three risotto arancinis served on a bed of basil aioli and napolitana sauce
R75
Main courses
Oriental stir fry vegetable noodles
R75
Oven roasted crispy pork belly
R105
Ostrich Fan fillet with a cashew nut crust
R155
Chicken cordon bleu
R115
Herb crusted beef sirloin 200g/250g
R99/R130
Slow roasted lamb shank
R195
Grilled line fish of the day
R115
Gourmet beef burger
R95
Cape Malay chicken and lentil curry (medium strength)
R120
Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a Dijon mustard sauce
Served with broccoli, creamy mashed potatoes and a classic red wine sauce
Crumbed chicken breast filled with smoked kudu and mozzarella cheese,
with a decadent mushroom sauce and assorted baby vegetables
Served with rösti, baby vegetables and a classic red wine sauce
Served on a bed of creamy risotto with a classic red wine sauce, pearl onions
and assorted baby vegetables
Served with spinach puree, baby beetroot, olive pesto and crispy potato wedges
Two homemade beef burgers served on a crispy ciabatta roll with French fries and
onion rings
Choice of sauces: red wine, pepper, mustard, creamy mushroom or cheese
Served with basmati rice, poppadums and sambals
Side orders
Creamed spinach
Side plate of vegetables
French fries
Creamy mashed potatoes
Onion rings in cumin batter
Röstis
Side salad
R25
R25
R20
R20
R15
R20
R20
Desserts
Orange soufflé with vanilla crème anglaise
R60
Classic lemon tart
R55
Belgian chocolate mousse cake
R75
Dessert medley
R59
Homemade Belgian chocolate truffles
R35
Cheese plate
R90
Vanilla crème brulé
R55
Served with van der Hum oranges
Served with cream
A slice of chocolate mousse served with berry coulis, strawberries dipped
in chocolate and cream
Three desserts with which to tempt you
Three chocolate truffles flavoured with orange liqueur and served with strawberries
dipped in Belgian chocolate
Five local cheeses served with a cranberry and fig preserve and biscuits
A creamy baked custard with a caramel sugar crust
Children under 12 menu
Homemade beef burger
R59
Crispy crumbed chicken strips
R50
Pasta bolognaise
R55
Served with French fries
Served with French fries
A choice of either linguine or penne pasta, smothered in a tomato based meat sauce
The meal will be followed by a scoop of vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce, topped with a marshmallow
Beverages
Cordials: Lime, Cola Tonic, Passion Fruit
R5
500ml Water
Still / Sparkling
R12
200ml Soft Drinks
Coke
Coke Light
Lemonade
Liqui Fruit Orange (250ml)
Liqui Fruit Apple (250ml)
Liqui Fruit Breakfast Punch (250ml)
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Dry Lemon
Ginger Ale
Tab
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
R12
330ml Soft Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Cream Soda
Fanta
Lipton Peach Ice Tea
Lipton Lemon Ice Tea
Appletizer
Grapetizer
R15
R15
R15
R15
R18
R18
R18
R18
Beers
Castle Lager
Castle Light
Black Label
Windhoek Lager
Windhoek Light
Amstel Lager
Heineken
Peroni
Rock Shandy
First Light Golden Ale
R18
R18
R18
R20
R18
R18
R24
R24
R28
R29
Ciders
Hunters Dry
Savannah Dry
Savannah Light
R20
R20
R20
Spirits (All prices per single)
Richelieu Brandy
Klipdrift Gold Brandy
Hennessy Cognac
Johnny Walker Red Whiskey
Bells Whiskey
Jameson Whiskey
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Smirnoff Vodka
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold
Gilbey’s Gin
R15
R20
R30
R18
R18
R22
R24
R15
R15
R15
Hot Beverages
Espresso Single
Espresso Double
Americano
Cappuccino
Cappuccino Decaffeinated
Café Latte
Decaffeinated Coffee
Hot Chocolate
R13
R18
R18
R18
R20
R18
R18
R18
Tea:
Rooibos
Ceylon
Earl Grey
R12
R12
R12
Wine List
White Wine
Capaia Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The nose is lovely and exotic with grapefruit freshness. The wine has a
vibrant intensity with structure and power that fills the mouth which
developed from leaving the crushed grapes on skins overnight. Harmonius
brightness and profoundness starts on the palate with freshness from the
well integrated acidity component
R80 per bottle
R20 per glass
Nitida Riesling 2014
Gentle rosewater and must encounters pomegranate, frangipani, limes and
a mouthful of juicy pears.
R115 per bottle
Ernst Gouws & Co Chardonnay 2014
The Chardonnay is intense and forthcoming with aromas of fresh almonds,
peach and lemon. Flavours like almonds lemon and grapefruit with a leesy
creaminess and touch of minerality on the palate.
R95 per bottle
Rosé
D’Aria Blush 2015
A blend of two varieties considered the classics of the Durbanville wine
ward, with fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc flavours combining with Merlot’s
red berry fruits.
Red Wine
R75 per bottle
Capaia Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Intense, plush and demure dark fruit from the Cabernets integrates well
with the beautifully managed tannins from the Merlot. Maturation in the
French oak barrels gives a textured elegance to this wine and renders some
spiciness to the pallet.
R90 per bottle
R25 per glass
Capaia Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
With 80% of the blend compromising Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, a
marriage of well integrated tannins and intense fruity black cherry ,
strawberry and cassis aroma is formed, which is classic for a Bordeaux
blend.
R90 per bottle
R25 per glass
Diemersdal Pinotage 2014
This wine shows a complex nose of red fruits, vanilla, exotic spices, and
rich dark chocolate aromas. The pallet is full flavoured and smoothly
textured with oriental spice, chocolate and roasted banana flavours.
R115 per bottle
De Grendel Shiraz 2013
This Shiraz shows coriander, lavender, white pepper and some floral notes
on the nose. This full structured wine is well supported by oak undertones
and sweet ripe tannins. On the palate the wine finish with a beautiful clove
flavour.
R150 per bottle
Capaia 2007
The Capaia 2007 shows rich, deep flavours of cassis, cherry fruit, spicy
cloves and minerals. Great, classical Bordeaux style with fine-grain
tannins from ageing in 100% new French oak.
R170 per bottle
Capaia 2008
This crimson Cabernet dominated Bordeaux with a splash of Shiraz
shows impressive, rich, complex layers of dark fruits with carpaccio
meatiness from time spent in the barrels. The fruit / oak balance is
harmonious, with the soft firm tannins producing a wine of excellent
structure.
R120 per bottle
R 35 per glass
Capaia One 2009
This wine has a vibrant intensity and remarkable intense black fruit
concentration with herbal notes. It is full and rich with a textured mouth
feel that develops from maturing for 15 months in 60% new French oak
barrels.
R170 per bottle
Mariella’s 2011
A dark, handsome and suave blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Shiraz that lends complexity to this
wine. Deep, dark core with a vibrant, youthful nose packed with ripe,
rich, dark, berry fruit and cigar smoke. Superb display in the mouth of all
things rich and full, yet in fine balance and great style.
R170 per bottle
Methode Cap Classique
Villiera Tradion Brut N/V
This Methode Cap Classique is a blend of red and white grapes
displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine
made in this style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that is a result
of crisp acidity and rich fruit.
R130 per bottle
Sparkling Wine
Bon Courage Blush Vin Doux
A delightful carbonated sparkling wine with a slight hint of Muscat on the
nose. Clean, fruity and refreshing finish.
R90 per bottle
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You are welcome to bring your own wine, however we do charge a corkage fee of R40 per bottle.
Please note that only three bottles of wine are allowed per group or table
We regret that no alcoholic beverages other than wine will be permitted on the premises.
This includes non-alcoholic beers, water, cool drinks, etc.
Mariella’s 2011
This wine is the fourth addition to the magnificent
trilogy of wines produced by Capaia and has been
released as a tribute to the opening of the Mariella´s
Restaurant. Only a limited quantity of 1.500 bottles
have been produced, which is a blend of Capaia ONE
2011 and the Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2011.
This new addition underwent maturation in new
T5 French Oak barrels for a period of 20 months.
A full bodied, robust and flavourful wine with aromas
of cigar smoke and prunes. The Merlot Cabernet
Sauvignon gives a textured elegance to this wine
and renders a soft velvety finish to the pallet.
Bin-No
Mariella’s 2011 will be only
served in the restaurant and
is not avaliable for sale.
Vintage
2011
Origin
Philadelphia, South Africa
Producer
Capaia
Blend
30% Merlot
34% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Cabernet Franc
13% Petit Verdot
8% Shiraz
Alcohol
Residual Sugar
Total Acid
SO²
14.5% vol
3.8 g/l
5.9 g/l
12 mg/l
Maturation
20 months in 100% new T5
French oak Barriques
Recommended
Temperature
16-18 °C
Ageing Potential
up to 10 years from vintage