La Piazza Restaurant in Ballito, owned by true Italians Marco Bortolussi, Catia, and Daniele Marinelli, offers authentic Italian cuisine in a quality cafe setting. Located at The Well, this restaurant serves delicious Italian food from breakfast to dinner in a clean, chic, and contemporary atmosphere. Marco’s Northern Italian heritage ensures warm hospitality, treating guests like family with a relaxed approach to dining.
Restaurant Name La Piazza Cuisine Type Italian food Opening Hours 08:00 am – 10:00 pm Reviews See Reviews
La Piazza Menu
La Piazza, owned by experienced chef Marco, offers fresh and scrumptious Italian cuisine with a wide variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This family-friendly restaurant welcomes children with play areas and outdoor activities, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere on the North Coast of KZN. Experience Italy through food and ambiance at La Piazza.
ANTIPASTA
Dish Description Price (R) Deep Fried Ravioli (V) Spinach & ricotta-filled ravioli served with Italian tomato and garlic sauce. R114,00 Fritti Misto Crispy fried calamari, prawns, and calamari tentacles served with Italian dipping sauce. R178,00 Carpaccio Thinly sliced cured fillet of grain-fed beef garnished with Grana Padano cheese, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, and capers. R138,00 Arancini (V) Mushroom & spinach risotto balls, lightly crumbed and fried, dressed with Napoli sauce, truffle oil, and Parmesan shavings. R132,00 Calamari Tubes Calamari tubes pan-tossed with lemon, parsley, garlic, and creamed paprika sauce, served with artisanal bruschetta. R138,00 Calamari & Chorizo Calamari tubes and chorizo sausage pan-tossed with lemon, parsley, garlic, and creamed paprika sauce, served with artisanal ciabatta bread. R150,00 Deep Fried Squid Heads Crumbed and deep-fried squid heads served with lemon and tartar sauce. R138,00 Gnocchi La Piazza Potato dumplings in a creamy bacon snap pea sauce, topped with Parmesan, pea shoots, and smoked paprika oil. R121,00 Chicken Livers Chicken livers in a creamy peri peri sauce, served with ciabatta bread. R127,00
VEGETARIANO
Dish Description Price (R) Melenzane Ala Parmigiana Roasted aubergine layered with mozzarella cheese, basil, and napolitana sauce, oven-baked topped with Grana Padano shavings. R207,00 Raviolli Spinach and ricotta-filled pasta served with a creamy Parmesan sauce. R196,00 Sundried Tomato & Spinach Risotto Arborio rice cooked in stock with spinach, sundried tomato, basil, and tomato. R190,00 Pasta Verdura Penne pasta coated in creamy Parmesan sauce with mixed peppers, baby marrow, onion, mushrooms & spinach. R178,00
COMBINAZIONE
Item Description Price (in Rands) Half Baby Chicken & Prawns Flame grilled chicken topped with 4 prawns, lemon & herb or peri-peri, served with a side of your choice. R339 Prawn & Calamari 4 Prawns with calamari, prepared in homemade lemon & herb or peri-peri sauce, served with a side of your choice. R339 Rib Rack & Chicken 300g Pork loin ribs, char-grilled along with half a baby chicken, lemon & herb sauce/peri peri sauce, served with a side of your choice. R339 Rib Rack & Prawns 400g Pork loin ribs, char-grilled, topped with 4 prawns served with a side of your choice. R339 Surf & Turf 250g Fillet, topped with 6 prawns, calamari & mussels, tossed in our special marinara sauce, served with a side of your choice. R414
FOCACCIA
Item Description Price (in Rands) Rosemary Focaccia Fresh rosemary & Himalayan rock salt served with Italian tomato and garlic sauce. R86 Garlic Focaccia Garlic butter, Himalayan rock salt, oregano served with Italian tomato and garlic sauce. R92 Cheese & Garlic Focaccia Mozzarella cheese, oregano & garlic butter served with Italian tomato and garlic sauce. R98 Squid Head Focaccia Squid heads, garlic, lemon butter, parsley, rosemary & fresh chilli. R167 Tre Colore Focaccia Fior di latte mozzarella, pesto, rocket, cherry tomato, drizzled with balsamic reduction & Himalayan rock salt & pepper. R167 Porcini Focaccia Onions, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, fior di latte mozzarella cheese & Himalayan rock salt & pepper. R167 Carpaccio Focaccia Cured fillet of grain-fed beef thinly sliced dressed with grana padano shavings, basil pesto, aged balsamic reduction, Himalayan rock salt & pepper. R178
PASTA
Item Description Price (in Rands) Aglio Olio E Peperoncino Olive oil, chilli, garlic and parmesan cheese. R144 Aglio Olio De Mare Deshelled prawns, calamari, olive oil, chilli & garlic. R265 Spaghetti Napolitano (V) Traditionally prepared with fresh basil & homemade tomato sauce topped with grana padano. R167 Fettuccine Alla Bolognese Traditionally prepared with Italian tomatoes, herbs & topped with grana padano. R190 Gnocchi Gorgonzola (V) Gnocchi, gorgonzola sauce, butternut puree, cranberries, and walnuts. R201 Penne Alla Vodka Tomato, red pepper flakes, cream, vodka & grana padano cheese. R178 Puttanesca Olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper flakes topped with grana padano cheese. R190 Lasagne Layers of homemade pasta layered with bolognese, béchamel sauce, mozzarella cheese & grana padano, baked in our wood fired oven. R207 Pollo Fettuccini Chicken strips, porcini mushroom, garlic chenin blanc cream, truffle oil & grana padano. R213 Spaghetti Limone Calamari tubes tossed in a creamy lemon basil sauce and lemon rind. R265 Spaghetti Marinelli (V) Pan seared prawns with garlic, spinach, sundried tomatoes, parmesan & creamy parsley sauce. R265 Spaghetti Pescatore Mussels, prawns, calamari and clams served in a creamy tomato sauce. R265 Spaghetti Primavera Basil, prawn meat, sauvignon blanc, onion, cherry tomato, chilli & garlic. R265
INSALATA
Item Description Price (in Rands) Insalata Gorgonzola Seasonal greens tossed with walnuts, cherry tomatoes, poached pears dressed with virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar. R178 Insalata Bella Mixed leaves, rocket, cherry tomatoes, olives, grilled chicken strips, pesto, prosciutto & grilled haloumi topped with pesto & french dressing. R173 Insalata Tricolore (V) Fior di Latte mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, basil and avocado pear dressed with aged balsamic reduction and basil pesto. No dressing included. R167 Chefs Speciality Insalata Deboned pork rib, honey and sesame glaze, seasonal leaves & greens, crispy spinach, heirloom pickled radish & oven roasted baby beets. R173 Insalata Calamari Friti Lightly battered calamari tubes, over avocado pear, mixed greens, feta, onion, tomatoes & peppadew salsa served with basil aioli dressing. R184 Insalata Italian Salad Mixed Greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, grana padano shavings, dressed with pesto & olive oil. R138
PIZZAS
Item Description Price (in Rands) Margherita Pizza Classic Italian crisp base with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese. R138 San Marco Pizza Ham & mushroom. R167 Hawaiian Pizza Pineapple and ham. R167 Chicken Tikka Pizza Roasted chicken fillet strips, mild tikka sauce, onions & bell peppers. R178 Nonnas Pizza Grilled chicken fillet strips, mushroom, peppadew & feta. R196 Avocado Pizza Bacon, feta and avocado. R201 Salami Pizza Salami, garlic, mushroom & pesto. R201 Ferrari Pizza Pepperdew, onion, feta, ham, olives & salami. R207 Mexicana Pizza Onion jalapeño chilli mince & mixed peppers. R207 Napoletana Pizza Anchovies, olives and capers. R213 Vegetarian Pizza Capers, cherry tomatoes, roasted aubergine, olives, Spanish onions and spinach. R190 Quattro Stagioni Pizza Artichoke, asparagus, mushrooms and olives. R190 Pizza Amore Pizza Peppadews, bacon, feta, garlic, olives and sundried tomatoes. R224 Meat Lovers Pizza Bacon, steak, chicken, salami, ham & onion. R253 Godfather Pizza Prosciutto, rocket, feta and basil pesto. R215 Pescatore Pizza Calamari, mussels, prawns & parsley. R265 Mafioso Prawn, Chorizo, Feta, pepperdew, garlic & pesto. R265 Fior di Latte Marinara sauce, fior di latte cheese, black pepper with fresh basil (when in season). R178
CARNE
Item Description Price (in Rands) Tomahawk Steak 800g Ribeye grilled to your preference, served with a chimichurri butter and a side of your choice. R483 T-Bone 500g Thick cut, 21 days dry aged & char-grilled, cooked to your preference & served with a side of your choice. R305 Lamb Cutlets 300g Grilled lamb cutlets to your preference served with a red wine & mint jus and a side of your choice. R374 Rib Rack 400g Pork loin ribs, char grilled, served with a side of your choice. R265 Rib Rack 600g Pork loin Ribs, char grilled served with a side of your choice. R339 Pork Belly Slow braised pork belly, with port & maraschino cherry jus, served with a side of your choice. R293 Plain Fillet 250g Beef fillet grilled to your preference, served with a side of your choice. R288 Herb Fillet Served over fondant squash & roasted zucchini, topped with our famous garlic & herb butter, served with a side of your choice. R299 Marco’s Fillet 250g Beef fillet, topped with our homemade mushroom and truffle red wine jus served with a side of your choice. R316 Filetto Jalapeno, Avo & Feta 250g Beef fillet, topped with a creamy jalapeno sauce, avo and feta served with a side of choice. R334
POLLO
Item Description Price (in Rands) Half Baby Chicken Peri-peri or lemon & herb, served with a side of your choice R201 Baby Chicken Peri-peri or lemon & herb, served with a side of your choice R265 Grilled Chicken Breast Peri-peri or lemon & herb, served with a side of your choice R190 Creamy Chicken Surf & Turf Crumbed chicken breast topped with 4 deshelled prawns, garlic, spinach, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and creamy parsley sauce R265
FRUTTI DI MARE
Item Description Price (in Rands) Traditional Battered Hake Crispy battered hake fillet served with a tangy tartar sauce and side of your choice R201 Calamari La Piazza Calamari tubes pan-tossed with lemon, garlic, butter & creamed paprika sauce R236 King Klip Grilled, with either Lemon Butter or Lemon Garlic butter sauce served with a side of choice R299 Prawns Queen prawns grilled in our homemade lemon & herb or peri-peri sauce, served with a side of your choice from R334 Risotto Gamberi Arborio rice cooked in a stock with prawns, white wine, and tomato R328 King Klip Dijonaise Grilled kingklip topped with 4 deshelled prawns, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, creamy mustard sauce R403
BAMBINI (KIDDIES)
Item Description Price (in Rands) Bambini Hawaiian Pizza Ham & pineapple R98 Bambini Romano Pizza R98 Bambini San Marco Pizza Ham & mushroom. R98 Bambini Margarita Pizza Tomato & mozzarella. R92 Bambini Pasta Bolognese, napolitano, or alfredo R92 Bambino Pollo Crumbed Chicken Strips Served with chips and lemon & herb mayonnaise. R104 Kiddies Pork Riblets Basted pork ribs & chips. R138 Kiddie Chicken Burger Chicken basted with our lemon and herb sauce served with lettuce, tomato, onion & lemon, and herb mayonnaise. R127 Kiddies Beef Burger Beef, 150g patty, basted with our barbecue sauce, served with lettuce, tomato & onion. R127 Kids Calamari & Chips Lightly crumbed calamari with chips served with lemon & herb mayonnaise. R138
SIDES
Item Price (in Rands) Chips R52 Seasonal Veggies R52 Roasted Baby Potatoes R52 Sweet Potato Chips R52 Side Salad R52 Savoury Rice R52 Creamed Spinach R78
DESSERTS
Item Description Price (in Rands) Chocolate Fondant Baked sponge with molten centre filling, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. R98 Chocolate Springrolls Chocolate Ganache wrapped in thin wafer pastry fried crisp and served with vanilla ice cream. R98 Churro Bombs Chocolate-filled Churro Bombs sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice cream. R98 Filled Churros Classic Churros filled with chocolate or custard, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice cream. R86 Gelato Traditional homemade Italian frozen dessert from our in-house Gelato bar with various flavors to choose from. R40 Vanilla Ice Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato and maple syrup. R81 Caramel Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato, honeycomb, and caramel syrup. R86 Amarena Cherry Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato, fresh whipped cream, and mixed berry compote. R86 Oreoholic Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato, Oreo cookie chunks, chocolate caramel sauce, and whipped cream. R86 Banana Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato, fresh banana, candied pecan nuts, and caramel sauce. R86 Strawberry Bubble Waffle Bubble waffle topped with vanilla gelato, fresh strawberries, crushed meringue, chocolate sauce, and cream. R86 Gelato Milkshakes Various Gelato flavors blended into a shake. R98 Slushy Puppy Refreshing frozen drink with assorted fruity flavors. R32
BEVERAGES
Item Description Price (in Rands) Soft Drink Can Standard soft drink in a can R40 Tiser 330ml Tiser soda in a 330ml bottle R41 Red Bull 250ml Energy drink in a 250ml can R50 Lipton 330ml Lipton ice tea in a 330ml bottle R41 Valpre Bottled water brand Price varies, starting from R30
