Set the stage for Cape culinary excellence with Marble starters

Our starter menu offers a captivating preview of the flavours to come. From the delicate balance of seafood to the richness of seasonal vegetables, each dish is crafted with precision and passion.

Inspired by fire, the starters combine bold flavours with an elegant touch. Under the expert direction of award-winning chef David Higgs, Marble’s starters are a celebration of South Africa’s diverse culinary heritage, with every bite promising a taste of excellence.

ASPARAGUS

Grilled asparagus, confit leek, za’atar dressing

BEEF TARTARE

Beef tartare, white aubergine, pickled waterblommetjies

BOEREWORS ‘BRAAIBROODJIE’

Grilled boerewors, BBQ sauce, crisp slaw, milk bread

BURRATA AND BILTONG

Fresh burrata, beef biltong powder, sweet chili crunch, coriander

BURRATA AND PEAS

Fresh burrata, peas and spinach, confit garlic and honey, pickled almonds

COURGETTE

Coal-roasted courgettes and marinated aubergines, pickled cucumbers, coriander and fennel dressing

CURED GAME

Wood-oven smoked game, sultana raisin sambal, artichoke, brioche toast

LINEFISH

Grape ceviche of fresh linefish, coriander, chilli, lime (suitable for 2 ppl)

OCTOPUS

Wood-fired octopus, roasted potato, merguez sausage, chipotle pepper and citrus sauce

OUR MARBLE BITES

Apricot and game sosaties, skilpadjie with onion relish, salted lamb ribs and meebos

OVERNIGHT COAL ROASTED SOUP

Our daily soup offering

PEAR & WALNUT

Wood-fired pears, roasted beetroot, pickled baby carrots, gem lettuce, walnuts, burnt honey dressing

THE MARBLE OYSTER

Thai water dressing, citrus granita, mint

TROUT

Hot-smoked salmon trout, jalapeño and Amasi dressing, fresh apple, cucumber, dill oil

TUNA

Lightly touched on the coals, egg, chilli crunch, avocado

Starter Menu