At Ariel Modern Italian, experience the fusion of Napoli and New York in a beautiful local eatery. Enjoy finest Italian products, Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, and classic cocktails in a reminiscence of European street dining. It’s a dedication to simple elegance and the joy of sharing a good meal with good company, celebrating togetherness and joy.

| Restaurant Name | Ariel Modern Italian |
| Cuisine Type | Italian food |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Ariel Modern Italian Menu
At Ariel Modern Italian, savor Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, and classic cocktails. Embracing Italian cuisine’s simple elegance, we honor the joy of sharing a good meal with good company, albeit with our unique twist.
ANTIPASTO
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Wood fired flat bread, herb oil, maldon | R60.00 |
| Cast iron baked focaccia, house made butter | R75.00 |
| Parma ham | R145.00 |
| Burrata, evoo, maldon, black pepper | R125.00 |
| Whipped ricotta, herb oil, lemon zest, evoo, maldon | R85.00 |
| Roast peppers, garlic, parsley, evoo | R65.00 |
| Marinated white anchovies | R105.00 |
| Nataline sardines, red onion, capers, chives, focaccia | R165.00 |
| Marinated baked olives | R55.00 |
| Salame milano | R95.00 |
| Tomato tartare, sourdough, basil, parmesan | R105.00 |
| Chargrilled aubergine, aubergine dip, evoo | R80.00 |
| Pickled mushrooms | R75.00 |
BUONI PRODOTTI
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Baby gem, egg yolk battarga, parmesan, croute, basil dressing | R115.00 |
| Zucchini fritto, verde aioli, lemon | R75.00 |
| Burrata salad, heirloom tomato, basil, evoo | R175.00 |
| Calamari fritto, lemon aioli | R135.00 |
| Baked meatballs, polpette, pomodoro, salsa verde, parmesan, sourdough | R110.00 |
| Ricotta ravioli twirl, Bolognese, salsa Verde, parmesan | R145.00 |
| Arancini, chilli, parmesan, lemon, charred spring onion aioli | R95.00 |
PRIMI PIATTI
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Ragu pappardelle, red wine jus, parmesan | R195.00 |
| Pesto spaghettini, green veg, ricotta, lemon, pistachio | R165.00 |
| Italian sausage rigatoni, aurora, fennel, chilli | R185.00 |
| Arrabbiata spaghetti, chilli, basil | R155.00 |
| Prawn linguine, bisque, chilli, lemon, baby spinach, parmesan | R265.00 |
| Mushroom tagliatelle, cream, garlic, white wine, parmesan, black truffle | R210.00 |
| Spinach & ricotta ravioli, aurora arrabbiata, basil | R175.00 |
| Bolognese conchiglie, evoo, parmesan | R165.00 |
| Gnocchi of the month | SQ |
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Margherita, basil, evoo | R125.00 |
| Fungi, black truffle, basil | R175.00 |
| Siciliana, anchovy, garlic, olives | R145.00 |
| Pepperoni, chili | R175.00 |
| Parma ham & pineapple, Calabrian chili honey | R185.00 |
| Pizza bianco*, red onion, feta, pistachio, rocket | R155.00 |
| Pizza bianco*, parma ham & mushroom, thyme | R175.00 |
SECONDI PIATTI
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Wagyu burger, provolone, marrow onions, truffle aioli | R165.00 |
| Fillet steak, salsa Verde, dressed greens | R195.00 |
| Rib eye on the bone, Italian butter | R560.00 |
| Queen prawns, green salsa, roast garlic aioli | R285.00 |
| Line fish, chilli parsley butter, charred zucchini ribbons, lemon oil | SQ (Price on request) |
| Pumpkin risotto, burnt butter, sage, pumpkin seeds, parmesan crisp | R165.00 |
| Chicken piccata limone, capers, rocket | R175.00 |
CONTORNO
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Handcut fries, truffle salt, aioli | R55.00 |
| Rocket, parmesan, red onion, pine nuts, balsamic | R75 / R145 |
| cos, tomato, cucumber, red onion, avo, parmesan, Italian dressing | R65 / R125 |
| Crispy parmesan potatoes | R70.00 |
| Italian greens, broccoli, peas, ricotta, chilli honey, almonds, mint | R90.00 |
| Braised butter beans, Calabrian chilli, tomato basil | R70.00 |
| Sweet potato, herb butter, maldon | R65.00 |
Dolci (Desserts)
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Ariel cremino, hazelnut creme, salted caramel ice cream, amaretti, italian meringue | R145.00 |
| NY cheesecake, cream cheese, biscuit | R105.00 |
| Tiramisu, espresso, mascarpone | R95.00 |
| Bruleed lemon tart, vanilla mascarpone | R125.00 |
