Vasco da Gama Taverna Menu

Vasco da Gama Taverna
Vasco da Gama Taverna

Vasco da Gama Taverna

Pub FoodPortuguese

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!

3 Alfred St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape
+27 21 425 2157Visit websiteinfo@vascos.co.zaGet Directions
14

Starters

Beef Prego

R 110,00

150g Mature rump, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce

Chicken Prego

R 90,00

150g Pan-fried chicken breast in Vasco's trinchado sauce

Chorizo (200g)

R 110,00

Spicy smoked Portuguese sausage

Chicken Livers (200g)

R 89,00

Prepared traditionally - A Vasco favourite

Peri Peri Chicken Wings

R 100,00

Flame-grilled, and basted in our famous peri peri sauce

Beef Trinchado

R 130,00

150g Rump cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce

Chicken Trinchado

R 92,00

150g Chicken breast cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce

Cheesy Garlic Prawn Tails

R 138,00

In a creamy garlic and cheese sauce with a toasted Portuguese roll

Calamari Strips

R 88,00

Grilled or fried, served with homemade tartar sauce

Calamari Tentacles

R 100,00

Fried and served with homemade tartar sauce

Mussel Pot

R 105,00

Mussels in the shell, served in a creamy garlic sauce

Portuguese Poppers

R 94,00

Jalapenos stuffed with chorizo, cheddar, feta, and served with a creamy dipping sauce

Portuguese Sardines

R 125,00

Three pan-grilled sardines, served with roasted peppers, red onion, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic

Crumbed Mushrooms

R 80,00

Deep-fried crumbed mushrooms, served with tartar sauce

9

Meat Mains

Beef Trinchado

R 205,00

200g Rump cubes, pan-fried in Vasco's trinchado sauce

Rump Steak

R 215,00

300g Matured grilled rump (Add choice of sauce R35)

Portuguese Pepper Fillet (250g)

R 295,00

Perfectly grilled and flambéed in brandy and served with pepper sauce

Fillet (250g)

R 275,00

Succulent and tender fillet with our own homemade basting

Espetada Grande

R 245,00

350g Basted rump, traditionally spiced on a skewer with garlic butter

Vasco Portuguese Steak

R 255,00

300g Matured rump with Vasco trinchado sauce, chorizo, topped with a fried egg, and served on a sizzling hot plate

Vasco Spare Ribs

R 270,00

600g juicy tender pork ribs, prepared with our secret sauce

Eisbein

R 222,00

Crispy pork, served with chips, mash or sauerkraut - a Vasco classic

Bifinho

R 178,00

200g Sirloin steak, topped with a fried egg and Vasco trinchado sauce

3

Combos

Beef Trinchado & Calamari

R 190,00

150g Beef Trinchado with 150g Calamari strips

Chicken Trinchado & Calamari

R 165,00

150g Chicken Trinchado with 150g Calamari strips

Hake & Calamari

R 195,00

200g Hake with 150g Calamari strips

6

Lighter Grills

Beef Prego

R 145,00

150g Mature rump, pan-fried in Vasco trinchado sauce

Chicken Prego

R 100,00

150g Pan-fried chicken breast in Vasco trinchado sauce, served on a Portuguese roll

Steak Roll

R 162,00

200g Flame-grilled sirloin, with a BBQ basting, served on a Portuguese roll

Vasco Burger

R 150,00

Homemade beef patty, topped with grilled chorizo slices, melted cheddar cheese, and Vasco onion rings

Cheese Burger

R 120,00

Homemade beef patty with melted cheddar cheese and Vasco onion rings

Grilled Chicken Burger

R 105,00

Chicken breast served on a roll with Vasco onion rings

3

Vegetarian

Vasco Veggie Burger

R 190,00

Tasty burger packed with spicy flavours without the meat

Vegetarian Lasagne

R 155,00

Perfectly steamed vegetables on layers of pasta, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce

Vegetarian and Gluten Free Moussaka

R 140,00

Slowly baked bringals in a cheese covering infused with herbs and spices

3

Salads

Portuguese Salad

R 20,00

Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, black olives, and onion

Greek Salad

R 90,00

Cucumber, red onion, tomato, black olives, and feta

Spicy Chicken Salad

R 90,00

Spicy chicken, cucumber, red onion, tomato, lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil

6

Seafood Mains

Hake

R 178,00

Fried or grilled, served with homemade tartar sauce

Calamari Strips

R 165,00

250g Fried calamari strips, served with homemade tartar sauce

Baby Kingklip

R 0,00

Grilled on the bone in lemon butter sauce

Seafood Snack Pan

R 243,00

Tentacles calamari strips and two prawns

Seafood Platter

R 390,00

Selection of grilled hake, grilled prawns, mussels, calamari strips and tentacles (suitable for two people sharing)

Vasco Prawns

R 250,00

Six prawns, flame-grilled with a choice of lemon and herb, peri peri, garlic or lemon butter

6

Poultry Mains

Chicken Strips

R 120,00

150g Panko crumbed and deep fried until golden brown

Chicken Trinchado

R 120,00

250g Pan-fried chicken breast cubes with Vasco trinchado sauce

Chicken Espetada

R 180,00

350g skewered chicken breast with garlic butter

Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Half)

R 150,00

Flamed-grilled chicken (single portion)

Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Whole)

R 280,00

Flamed-grilled chicken (suitable for two people sharing)

Vasco Chicken Peri Peri (Deboned Half)

R 190,00

Flamed-grilled chicken with a creamy peri peri sauce

10

Sides

Portuguese Rolls

R 9,00

Fresh Portuguese roll

Sauces

R 35,00

Mushroom, cheese, pepper or peri peri sauce

Small Chips

R 40,00

Side portion of chips

Large Chips

R 55,00

Side portion of chips

Side Veg of the Day

R 45,00

Seasonal vegetables

Spinach and Butternut

R 45,00

Side portion

Portuguese Side Salad

R 40,00

Side salad

Greek Side Salad

R 60,00

Side salad

Baby Potatoes

R 42,00

Side portion

Onion Rings

R 38,00

Crispy fried onion rings

4

Desserts

Pasteis de Nata

R 40,00

A Portuguese pastry delicacy with cinnamon

Vanilla Ice-Cream & Chocolate Sauce

R 60,00

Vanilla ice cream served with rich chocolate sauce

Malva Pudding

R 60,00

Sweet sponge pudding served with ice cream or cream

Baked Cheesecake

R 72,00

A heavenly smooth cheesecake on a biscuit base served with ice cream or cream

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About 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! 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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