Chocolat Bistro, located in the heart of Durbanville, offers a luxurious French dining experience with lavish interiors and a decadent menu. Enjoy the exquisite patio and children’s area for a tantalizing experience, while artisan food for any occasion is their specialty, including catering services for both office and home environments, with options for take-away or delivery.
| Restaurant Name | Chocolat Bistro |
| Cuisine Type | South African |
| Opening Hours | 7 am – 10 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Chocolat Bistro Menu
Indulge in a relaxed dining experience at a French-inspired eatery in Durbanville, offering a decadent selection of morning delights including Croque Madame and Le Grande dé Jeuner. Enjoy plush interiors with velvet chairs and turn-of-the-century artwork or bask in the sun on the treed patio.
Breakfast
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Fruit Salad served with berries, granola, Bulgarian yoghurt & honey(V) | R1,509.18 |
| Le Grande déjeuner: bacon, eggs, pork or beef sausage, fried tomato, mushrooms, chips, bread & a preserve of your choice | R2,292.43 |
| Chocolat déjeuner: scrambled eggs, savoury mince, mushrooms & grilled cheddar on a slice of bread | R1,891.26 |
| Omelette with cheddar, tomato, onion, bread & butter | R1,509.18 |
| Add extra toppings – mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, bacon, ham, savoury mince | R477.59 each |
| Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce on potato rosti & grilled cherry tomatoes | |
| – Smoked salmon | R2,961.06 |
| – Hickory ham or bacon | R2,961.06 |
| – Spinach & Feta(V) | R2,961.06 |
| Croque Madame on sourdough with Hickory ham, 3 cheese mix & bechamel sauce, grilled and topped with a soft fried egg | R2,005.88 |
| Breakfast wrap with bacon or haloumi, chive scrambled egg, spinach, avo, tomato salsa, chilli mayo | R2,005.88 |
| Scrambled Eggs on Open Croissant topped with crispy bacon or mushrooms, spring onion & avo | R1,910.36 |
| Smoked Salmon Croissant with scrambled eggs, spring onion, cream cheese & rocket | R2,827.33 |
| The Frenchy, sourdough bread dipped in egg batter & fried, with bacon, cheese & maple syrup | R1,814.84 |
| Smashed avo on toast with a squeeze of fresh lemon & grilled cherry tomatoes (V) | R1,318.15 |
| – Add an egg | R229.24 |
| Giant Croissant with butter & a preserve of your choice (V) | R1,108.01 |
| – Add cheese | R343.86 |
| – Add bacon | R477.59 |
| Extra Hillcrest preserves available: Blueberry / Strawberry / Fig / Apricot / Seville Marmalade | R171.93 |
| Honey | R229.24 |
LIGHT LUNCH
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Quiche of the day with side salad & home-made bread (V option) | R1,891.26 |
| Chicken wrap with avo & pineapple | R2,005.88 |
| SAVOURY PANCAKES: | |
| – Savoury Mince & Mushrooms with cheese sauce & side salad | R1,910.36 |
| – Chicken & mushroom with cheese sauce & side salad | R1,872.15 |
| SANDWICHES: | |
| – Bacon, avocado & feta | R2,005.88 |
| – Pulled lamb shank, hummus, spring onion, cherry tomato, rocket & tzatziki | R2,196.91 |
| – Chicken mayo, crispy bacon, avo & rocket | R2,063.19 |
| – Creamy spinach, feta, olives & mushrooms (V) | R2,005.88 |
Mezze for 2
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Salami | R955.18 |
| Parma Ham | R1,432.77 |
| Brie | R764.14 |
| Blue Cheese | R764.14 |
| Figs (whole, preserved) | R668.63 |
| Grapes | R573.11 |
| Olives | R764.14 |
| Spicy Chicken Livers | R955.18 |
| Biltong | R1,432.77 |
| Pork chipolatas with sweet mustard mayo | R1,337.25 |
| Calamari strips | R1,146.22 |
| Grilled Prawns | R1,432.77 |
| Spicy patatas Bravas | R764.14 |
| Focaccia Pizza Bread | R1,127.11 |
| Beer battered cauliflower | R955.18 |
| Spring rolls (Chicken/Veg) | R955.18 |
| Chicken strips | R936.08 |
| Pork Belly Bites | R1,337.25 |
| Cucumber sticks with hummus | R764.14 |
Pizza
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mushrooms | R477.59 |
| Avo | R575.39 |
| Pineapple | R287.70 |
| Olives | R383.59 |
| Onions | R230.16 |
| Peppers(Green/Red) | R287.70 |
| Peppadews | R383.59 |
| Cherry tomato | R287.70 |
| Spinach | R230.16 |
| Spring onion | R191.80 |
| Garlic | R287.70 |
| Banana | R287.70 |
| Crispy onion | R287.70 |
| Chili | R230.16 |
| Pesto | R249.34 |
Freshly Baked
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Preserve of your choice (V) | R1,246.68 |
| Savoury scones with bacon, onion & white cheddar | R1,323.40 |
| Healthy Nut & Bran Muffin with cheese & a preserve of your choice (V) | R1,323.40 |
| Old Fashioned Fudge with pecan nuts & cranberries | R767.19 |
| Salted Caramel Macaron | R479.49 |
| Petit Red Velvet Cake with a cheesecake layer covered in cream cheese icing | R1,323.40 |
| Petit Rich Chocolate Cake | R1,323.40 |
| Petit Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing | R1,323.40 |
| Layered Petit Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake & Chocolate Mousse | R1,438.48 |
| Petit Fig & Pecan Baked Cheesecake | R1,323.40 |
| Petit Lemon Meringue | R1,323.40 |
EAT DESSERT FIRST
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Seared banana with salted caramel sauce, cream or ice cream & crushed biscuit pancake | R1,630.27 |
| Dark Vanilla Malva Pudding with ice cream or cream | R1,726.17 |
| Boston Brownie with ice cream or cream | R1,726.17 |
| Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ganache Tart | R1,630.27 |
| Crème Brûlée, made with vanilla pods | R1,726.17 |
| Fondant au chocolat served with cream or vanilla pod ice cream | R1,822.07 |
| Bhaba au Rhum – vanilla cake drenched in golden rum syrup topped with whipped cream & almond shavings | R1,630.27 |
| Belgian Waffle with vanilla pod ice cream & maple syrup | R1,630.27 |
| Signature Pavlova with cream, fruit/berries & curd centre | R2,013.87 |
| Ice cream & chocolate sauce | R1,054.88 |
| Affogato (with single shot espresso) | R1,304.22 |
| Dom Pedro | R1,438.48 |
| Amarula / Kahlua / Frangelico / Honey Liquer Whiskey / Fresh Coffee | (Prices may vary) |
Starters
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Spring Rolls with Thai Sauce (chicken / vegetable options) | R1,630.27 |
| Brie stuffed with green fig preserve, wrapped in phyllo(V) | R1,726.17 |
| Black Mushroom Stack with roast tomato, cream cheese, spinach, garlic & parmesan(V) | R1,822.07 |
| Jalapeno Poppers wrapped in bacon, with cream cheese & sweet chilli sauce | R1,822.07 |
| Snails with garlic butter & grilled parmesan shavings | R1,687.81 |
| Calamari Strips, crumbed & deep fried | R1,630.27 |
| Pulled Pork Nachos with black beans, cream cheese & crushed avo | R1,630.27 |
| – Also available as Main Course | R2,781.06 |
| Cream Based Chicken Livers with mushrooms, peppers, onions & toast – mild or hot | R1,630.27 |
| French Onion Soup | R1,438.48 |
| Soup of the day | R1,438.48 |
| Vegetarian Burger with mushroom, lentil & thyme sauce and rustic chips | R2,781.06 |
| Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan shavings & truffle oil | R3,164.65 |
| Basil Pesto, Chicken & Mushroom Tagliatelle with parmesan & olive oil (V/VE Optional) | R2,972.85 |
| Thai Green Curry with chicken fillet cuts, a variety of vegetables & basmati rice (V/VE Optional) | R2,857.78 |
| Chicken Schnitzel with a choice of sauce, side salad & chips | R2,665.98 |
| Bacon Wrapped Chicken Roulade served with mushroom sauce, vegetables & chips | R3,241.37 |
| Creamy Butter Chicken with prawns & basmati rice | R3,164.65 |
| Seared Norwegian Salmon on mashed potatoes & vegetables | R4,775.75 |
| Calamari Strips, crumbed & deep fried, served with rice or chips | R2,972.85 |
| Seafood Pasta – prawn, linefish, mussels and calamari in a homemade tomato based sauce served with tagliatelle (and optional swirl of cream) | R3,740.04 |
| Pulled Pork Nachos with black beans, cream cheese & crushed avo (Main Course) | R2,781.06 |
| Roast Pork Belly (300g) with vegetables & mashed potatoes | R4,027.74 |
Mains
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic 200g Beef or Chicken Burger served with mozzarella, onion marmalade & rustic chips | R2,589.26 |
| Creamy Beef Stroganoff with basmati rice, garlic, parmesan, parsley & truffle oil | R3,241.37 |
| Sirloin (300g) with roasted vegetables or chips | R3,548.24 |
| Ribeye (300g) with roasted vegetables or chips | R5,082.62 |
| Oxtail served on bed of mashed potato | R3,740.04 |
| Slow roasted Calf Cheeks in homemade jus served with penne pasta | R3,740.04 |
| Lamb Shank served with roasted vegetables & truffle oil mashed potatoes | R4,986.72 |
| Lamb Curry with basmati rice | R3,740.04 |
