Vasco da Gama Taverna Menu
Vasco da Gama Taverna
Established back in 1972, Vasco’s has been serving up some of Cape Town’s finest Portuguese cuisine and selling litres of Castle’s finest tank beer to go with it!
Starters
Beef Prego
R 110,00150g Mature rump, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce
Chicken Prego
R 90,00150g Pan-fried chicken breast in Vasco's trinchado sauce
Chorizo (200g)
R 110,00Spicy smoked Portuguese sausage
Chicken Livers (200g)
R 89,00Prepared traditionally - A Vasco favourite
Peri Peri Chicken Wings
R 100,00Flame-grilled, and basted in our famous peri peri sauce
Beef Trinchado
R 130,00150g Rump cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce
Chicken Trinchado
R 92,00150g Chicken breast cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce
Cheesy Garlic Prawn Tails
R 138,00In a creamy garlic and cheese sauce with a toasted Portuguese roll
Calamari Strips
R 88,00Grilled or fried, served with homemade tartar sauce
Calamari Tentacles
R 100,00Fried and served with homemade tartar sauce
Mussel Pot
R 105,00Mussels in the shell, served in a creamy garlic sauce
Portuguese Poppers
R 94,00Jalapenos stuffed with chorizo, cheddar, feta, and served with a creamy dipping sauce
Portuguese Sardines
R 125,00Three pan-grilled sardines, served with roasted peppers, red onion, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic
Crumbed Mushrooms
R 80,00Deep-fried crumbed mushrooms, served with tartar sauce
Meat Mains
Beef Trinchado
R 205,00200g Rump cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce
Rump Steak
R 215,00300g Matured grilled rump (Add choice of sauce R35)
Portuguese Pepper Fillet (250g)
R 295,00Perfectly grilled and flambéed in brandy and served with pepper sauce
Fillet (250g)
R 275,00Succulent and tender fillet with our own homemade basting
Espetada Grande
R 245,00350g Basted rump, traditionally spiced on a skewer with garlic butter
Vasco Portuguese Steak
R 255,00300g Matured rump with Vasco trinchado sauce, chorizo, topped with a fried egg, and served on a sizzling hot plate
Vasco Spare Ribs
R 270,00600g juicy tender pork ribs, prepared with our secret sauce
Eisbein
R 222,00Crispy pork, served with chips, mash or sauerkraut - a Vasco classic
Bifinho
R 178,00200g Sirloin steak, topped with a fried egg and Vasco trinchado sauce
Combos
Beef Trinchado & Calamari
R 190,00150g Beef Trinchado with 150g Calamari strips
Chicken Trinchado & Calamari
R 165,00150g Chicken Trinchado with 150g Calamari strips
Hake & Calamari
R 195,00200g Hake with 150g Calamari strips
Lighter Grills
Beef Prego
R 145,00150g Mature rump, pan-fried in Vasco trinchado sauce
Chicken Prego
R 100,00150g Pan-fried chicken breast in Vasco trinchado sauce, served on a Portuguese roll
Steak Roll
R 162,00200g Flame-grilled sirloin, with a BBQ basting, served on a Portuguese roll
Vasco Burger
R 150,00Homemade beef patty, topped with grilled chorizo slices, melted cheddar cheese, and Vasco onion rings
Cheese Burger
R 120,00Homemade beef patty with melted cheddar cheese and Vasco onion rings
Grilled Chicken Burger
R 105,00Chicken breast served on a roll with Vasco onion rings
Vegetarian
Vasco Veggie Burger
R 190,00Tasty burger packed with spicy flavours without the meat
Vegetarian Lasagne
R 155,00Perfectly steamed vegetables on layers of pasta, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce
Vegetarian and Gluten Free Moussaka
R 140,00Slowly baked bringals in a cheese covering infused with herbs and spices
Salads
Portuguese Salad
R 20,00Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, black olives, and onion
Greek Salad
R 90,00Cucumber, red onion, tomato, black olives, and feta
Spicy Chicken Salad
R 90,00Spicy chicken, cucumber, red onion, tomato, lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil
Seafood Mains
Hake
R 178,00Fried or grilled, served with homemade tartar sauce
Calamari Strips
R 165,00250g Fried calamari strips, served with homemade tartar sauce
Baby Kingklip
R 0,00Grilled on the bone in lemon butter sauce
Seafood Snack Pan
R 243,00Tentacles calamari strips and two prawns
Seafood Platter
R 390,00Selection of grilled hake, grilled prawns, mussels, calamari strips and tentacles (suitable for two people sharing)
Vasco Prawns
R 250,00Six prawns, flame-grilled with a choice of lemon and herb, peri peri, garlic or lemon butter
Poultry Mains
Chicken Strips
R 120,00150g Panko crumbed and deep fried until golden brown
Chicken Trinchado
R 120,00250g Pan-fried chicken breast cubes with Vasco trinchado sauce
Chicken Espetada
R 180,00350g skewered chicken breast with garlic butter
Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Half)
R 150,00Flamed-grilled chicken (single portion)
Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Whole)
R 280,00Flamed-grilled chicken (suitable for two people sharing)
Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Deboned Half)
R 190,00Flamed-grilled chicken with a creamy peri peri sauce
Sides
Portuguese Rolls
R 9,00Fresh Portuguese roll
Sauces
R 35,00Mushroom, cheese, pepper or peri peri sauce
Small Chips
R 40,00Side portion of chips
Large Chips
R 55,00Side portion of chips
Side Veg of the Day
R 45,00Seasonal vegetables
Spinach and Butternut
R 45,00Side portion
Portuguese Side Salad
R 40,00Side salad
Greek Side Salad
R 60,00Side salad
Baby Potatoes
R 42,00Side portion
Onion Rings
R 38,00Crispy fried onion rings
Desserts
Pasteis de Nata
R 40,00A Portuguese pastry delicacy with cinnamon
Vanilla Ice-Cream & Chocolate Sauce
R 60,00Vanilla ice cream served with rich chocolate sauce
Malva Pudding
R 60,00Sweet sponge pudding served with ice cream or cream
Baked Cheesecake
R 72,00A heavenly smooth cheesecake on a biscuit base served with ice cream or cream
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Established back in 1972, Vasco’s has been serving up some of Cape Town’s finest Portuguese cuisine and selling litres of Castle’s finest tank beer to go with it! Browse the latest Vasco da Gama Taverna menu with prices, specials, opening hours and recommended dishes on Dine South Africa.
Vasco da Gama Taverna Menu Categories
The Vasco da Gama Taverna menu includes 10 categories:
- Starters
- Meat Mains
- Combos
- Lighter Grills
- Vegetarian
- Salads
- Seafood Mains
- Poultry Mains
- Sides
- Desserts
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Where is Vasco da Gama Taverna located?
Vasco da Gama Taverna is located at 3 Alfred St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape.
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Vasco da Gama Taverna serves Pub Food, Portuguese cuisine. Browse their full menu with prices on Dine South Africa.
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You can contact Vasco da Gama Taverna on +27 21 425 2157.
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