Calisto’s Menu South Africa, explore a tantalizing menu updated with the latest prices that cater to every palate. Whether you crave succulent peri-peri chicken, hearty Espetada, or fresh seafood platters, Calisto’s offers a diverse selection of Portuguese-inspired dishes that promise to satisfy. Indulge in their signature dishes like the famous Calisto’s ribs or opt for lighter fare such as their vibrant salads and wraps. Each dish is crafted with care, using quality ingredients that capture the essence of Portuguese cuisine. With updated prices to match every budget, Calisto’s ensures a dining experience that is not only delicious but also affordable.
Discover Calisto’s menu featuring updated prices across their South African locations, designed to delight both regular patrons and newcomers alike. From traditional favorites like peri-peri chicken and grilled sardines to innovative dishes like seafood paella, Calisto’s showcases a variety of flavors that embody the rich culinary heritage of Portugal. Whether you visit for a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner, the menu’s affordability ensures that everyone can enjoy a taste of Portugal without breaking the bank. Experience the warmth of Portuguese hospitality combined with the convenience of updated pricing at Calistos, where every meal is a journey through savory delights and cultural authenticity.
Calisto’s Menu restaurant is renowned for its tantalizing blend of Portuguese and Mozambican flavors, offering a diverse array of signature dishes that showcase the richness of these culinary traditions. Among its famous items are succulent flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, tender espetada skewers dripping with flavor, and hearty seafood platters brimming with fresh catch from the ocean. Additionally, Calistos Menu is celebrated for its delectable sides, including peri-peri fries, garlic bread, and vibrant salads, all designed to complement the main dishes perfectly. With its vibrant and flavorful offerings, Calistos Menu restaurant provides a culinary journey that transports diners to the sun-soaked shores of Portugal and Mozambique, making it a beloved destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Afro-Portuguese cuisine.
Updated Menu Items And Prices Of Calisto’s South Africa
Here is the complete menu with the latest prices. Additionally, we will cover the current deals:
Calisto’s Menu South AfricaMeat
Item
Price (R)
Description
Prego Roll and Chips
74.95
Tender topside on a Portuguese roll – with sauce of course.
Madagascan Steak
149.95
Madagascan green pepper sauce on luxurious steak, beware the bite of Madagascar.
Rump Trinchado
134.95
Cubed rump cutlets in our traditional Portuguese trinchado sauce.
Fillet Steak 280g
169.95
280g of tunnel cut tenderloin, the premium beef cut with a melt-in-your-mouth performance.
Fillet Trinchado
169.95
Fillet on the bone 500g, served in a creamy Madeira sauce.
Spare Ribs 800g
199.95
Flame-grilled pork belly ribs, 800g, BBQ basted.
Spare Ribs 400g
139.95
Flame-grilled pork belly ribs, 400g, BBQ basted.
Argentinian Steak
149.95
Lively, piquant, and fragrant flavor combining olive oil, peppers, and parsley.
Calisto’s Portuguese Steak
139.95
500g rump steak topped with fried egg and a creamy Madeira Sauce.
Garlic Steak
149.95
300g rump steak covered in luscious garlic-infused sauce.
Pepper Steak
149.95
300g rump steak covered in a lavish whole crushed black pepper sauce.
Lamb Chops
179.95
Soft, juicy loin of lamb, grilled delicately, served with chilli and mint-infused Tarantu sauce.
T-Bone Steak 500g
169.95
‘T-Bone’ separating striploin from fillet for a well-rounded meat experience.
Mushroom Steak
149.95
300g rump steak covered in delicious mushroom sauce.
Side Sauces
24.95
Choose from a selection of side sauces to complement your dish.
Calisto’s Menu South AfricaChoice of Penne / Fettuccini
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Pasta
Calisto’s Pasta
109.95
Beef Strips, Mushrooms, White Wine, and Garlic in a Napoletana sauce with a touch of Cream.
Pasta
Chouriço Pasta
114.95
Beef Strips, Mushrooms, and Chouriço in a creamy white sauce.
Pasta
Don Antonio Pasta
139.95
Savoury seduction combining chicken strips with jalapenos, sundried tomatoes, peppadews, mushrooms, and feta cheese, tossed in a touch of olive oil.
Pasta
Seafood Pasta
139.95
Combination of Mussels, Prawns, Crab Sticks, and Calamari in a creamy White Wine sauce.
Pasta
Chilli Prawns Pasta
149.95
10 medium Prawns tossed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, and chilli.
Pasta
Vegetarian Pasta
89.95
Fresh Garden Vegetables, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Aubergines, and Leeks in a delicate Napoletana sauce.
Kids Menu
Fish Fingers and Chips
39.95
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Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
39.95
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Kids Menu
Kiddies Chicken Schnitzel
59.95
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Kids Menu
Calisto’s Wings and Chips
44.95
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Kids Menu
Kiddies Bolognese
59.95
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Kids Menu
Kiddies Mac & Cheese
49.95
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Calisto’s Menu South AfricaPrawns
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Prawns
1/2 Kilo Prince – 10 Medium
149.95
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Prawns
6 Queen
169.95
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Prawns
6 King (highly recommended)
189.95
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Prawns
3 T.M
239.95
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Prawns
1 T.G (each)
399.95
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Prawns
Piri-piri Butter Sauce
9.95
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Seafood
Seafood rice 2-3
219.95
Portuguese flair in a seafood-packed pot of awesomeness with rice in a rich tomato-based sauce, a signature dish.
Seafood
Seafood rice 3-6
439.90
Portuguese flair in a seafood-packed pot of awesomeness with rice in a rich tomato-based sauce, a signature dish. (Larger portion)
Seafood
Seafood Espetada
169.95
A medley of medium prawns, calamari, and hake skewered with onions and peppers, served with lemon butter.
Seafood
Lobster
S.Q
Finest native lobsters grilled or steamed.
Seafood
Lobster Thermidor
S.Q
Delicate lobster meat in a sauce of mushrooms, cream, and shrimp, returned to the shell and topped with melted cheese.
Seafood
The Grand Platter
999.95
500g of lobsters, 4 king prawns, 12 medium prawns, calamari, mussels, chips, and rice.
Seafood
Seafood Platter for 1
199.95
125g calamari, 5 medium prawns, hake, 4 mussels, rice, or chips.
Seafood
Seafood Platter for 2
379.95
250g calamari, 10 medium prawns, 2 hake, 8 mussels, rice, or chips.
Seafood
Mozambican Prawn Curry
169.95
10 deshelled medium prawns in a mild creamy Mozambican style curry with coconut milk and masala.
Seafood
Mozambican Prawn & Chicken Curry
179.95
10 medium prawns and succulent chicken strips simmered in Mozambican styled curry sauce.
Seafood
Mozambican Crab Curry 300g
179.95
A hands-on Mozambican taste sensation with crab curry.
Seafood
Grilled Calamari
159.95
Tender baby tubes from the Falkland Islands, lightly spiced and grilled with the heads.
Seafood
Fish and Chips
99.95
Succulent Hake fillet battered in our onion and herb fusion, fried golden crispy.
Seafood
Sole
189.95
Slightly smaller East Coast sole, superior in taste, texture, and quality.
Seafood
Sole Thermidor
209.95
Sole topped with a decadent mushroom cream and shrimp sauce, with melted cheese.
Seafood
Kingklip
189.95
Kingklip dusted in lightly spiced flour, giving it a crunchy texture and intense taste.
Seafood
Kingklip Thermidor
209.95
Kingklip topped with a decadent mushroom cream and shrimp sauce, with melted cheese.
Seafood
Sardines
99.95
Freshly fished from Portuguese waters, rubbed with coarse salt, grilled on an open flame, topped with roasted peppers, onions, and garlic.
Seafood
Bacalhau Assado
189.95
Thick loin of Cod Fish grilled on an open flame, topped with roasted peppers, fresh onion, garlic, olives, and olive oil.
Seafood
Bacalhau a Bras
189.95
Shredded Cod fish pan-fried with onion, garlic, and olive oil, blended with beaten egg and thinly sliced potato chips.
Seafood
Bacalhau Gomes de sa
189.95
Shredded Cod fish pan-fried with onion, garlic, olive oil, and finished with boiled egg and boiled baby potatoes.
Calisto’s Menu South AfricaSides & Sauces
Category
Item
Price (R)
Sides & Sauces
Bread Roll and Butter
5.95
Sides & Sauces
Top Up Table Piri-piri
14.95
Sides & Sauces
Sides
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Sauces
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Milho Frito
7.95
Sides & Sauces
Mushroom Sauce
8.95
Sides & Sauces
Madagascan Sauce
9.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Salad
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Chips
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Round Chips
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Rice
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Vegetables
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Rustic Potatoes
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Boiled Baby Potatoes
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Side Mash
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Madeira Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Pepper Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Cheese Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Garlic Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Argentinian Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Lemon Butter Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Garlic Butter Sauce
24.95
Sides & Sauces
Piri-piri Butter Sauce
24.95
Calisto’s Menu South AfricaDesserts
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Desserts
Flavoured Scoop
9.95
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Desserts
Ice Cream Trio
29.95
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Desserts
Ice Cream & Frozen Biscuit Cake
39.95
with Hot Chocolate Sauce
Desserts
Cheese Cake
39.95
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Desserts
Chocolate Mousse
39.95
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Desserts
Crème Caramel
39.95
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Desserts
Calisto’s Sticky Pudding
39.95
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Desserts
Italian Kisses
39.95
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Desserts
Mixed Fruit Sorbet
39.95
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Desserts
Peppermint Tart
39.95
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Desserts
Frozen Biscuit Cake
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Filter Coffee
17.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Cappuccino
24.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Espresso
17.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Double Espresso
24.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Espresso and 1920
44.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Calisto’s Espresso
22.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Irish Coffee (Jameson’s)
44.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Jamaican Coffee (Rum)
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Royal Coffee (Brandy)
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Kahlua Coffee
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Don Pedro
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Don Velvetino
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Don Frangelico
39.95
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Coffees & Pedros
Don Kahlua
39.95
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Post Prandial
Cappuccino
34.95
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Post Prandial
Aquardente 1920
17.95
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Post Prandial
Amarula
34.95
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Post Prandial
Grappa Antonella (Cabernet)
34.95
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Post Prandial
Underberg
39.95
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Post Prandial
Messias Bagaceira
34.95
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Post Prandial
Cape Velvet
17.95
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Post Prandial
Frangelico
22.95
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Post Prandial
Kahlua
19.95
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Post Prandial
Drambuie
32.95
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Post Prandial
Cointreau
34.95
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Post Prandial
Jagermeister
22.95
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Calisto’s Menu South AfricaThe Deli
Category
Item
Size
Price (R)
Description
HOT SAUCES
Green Chilli
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30.95
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HOT SAUCES
Red Chilli
–
30.95
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HOT SAUCES
Jalapeno
–
30.95
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HOT SAUCES
Habanero
–
30.95
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SKULL SAUCES
Mild Gold Edition
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34.95
Sweet Peri-Peri
SKULL SAUCES
Gold Edition Peri-Peri
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34.95
Peri-Peri
CALISTOS SAUCES
Mild Peri-Peri
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Sweet Mild Peri-Peri
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Medium Peri-Peri
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Hot Peri-Peri
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
X Hot Peri-Peri
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Lemon & Herb Sauce
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Medium Hot
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SAUCES
Flaming Hot
275 ml
32.99
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CALISTOS SPICES
Aromatic
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Lamb
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
BBQ Shisa Nyama Peri Peri Braai
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22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Braai Salt
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Chakalaka
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Chips Seasoning
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Fish Spice
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Garlic Lemon & Herb
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22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Greek Spice
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Italian Herbs
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Peri Peri Chicken
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22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Prawn & Seafood
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Prego & Chicken
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Salt & Vinegar
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Smoked BBQ
–
22.95
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CALISTOS SPICES
Texan Steak
–
22.95
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PORTUGUESE JAM
Table Peri-Peri
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34.95
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PORTUGUESE JAM
Sweet Jalapeno Chutney
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34.95
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PORTUGUESE JAM
Mexican Chilli
–
34.95
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PORTUGUESE JAM
Jalapeño Salsa
–
34.95
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PORTUGUESE JAM
X Hot
–
34.95
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LADY & GENT SILHOUETTE
Mild
500 ml
42.95
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LADY & GENT SILHOUETTE
Medium
500 ml
42.95
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LADY & GENT SILHOUETTE
Hot
500 ml
42.95
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LADY & GENT SILHOUETTE
X Hot
500 ml
42.95
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Calisto’s Menu South AfricaMixed Platters
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Espetada
Traditional
139.95
For a more traditional European style of enjoying the rump meat, simply rubbed with coarse salt and bay leaves, skewered and hung over the plate.
Espetada
Calisto’s way
149.95
The meat is skewered with onions and peppers and drizzled with a creamy Madeira sauce, dripping with decadent flavour.
Mixed Platters
Chef’s Mixed Platter
229.95
Hot Chicken wings, Fried Squid Heads, Calamari, Trinchado, and Lightly Toasted Garlic Bread.
Mixed Platters
Calisto’s Mixed Platter
279.95
Whole Chourico, Fried Squid Heads, Mild Chicken Livers, Wacky Wings, Hot Wings, and Lightly Toasted Garlic Bread.
Mixed Platters
Family Feast (Serves 6)
599.95
2 x Garlic Rolls, 2 x Chicken Livers, 1 x Trinchado Starter, 1 x Full LM Peri-Peri Chicken, 20 x Prince Prawns, 2 x Grilled Hake, 4 x Side of your choice.
Mixed Platters
Feel Free To Create Your Own Platter
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Mixed Platters
Shane’s Platter
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Calisto’s Menu South AfricaSalads
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Salads
Calisto’s Portuguese Salad
54.95
Beautifully crafted garden greens with a white wine vinaigrette dressing.
Salads
Greek Salad
64.95
Add feta and a delicious creamy herb dressing for an amazing salad experience.
Salads
Chicken Salad
74.95
Lightly spiced chicken strips and a delicious creamy herb dressing.
Chicken
Baby Piri-piri Chicken
119.95
The petite poultry option offers a unique taste experience.
Chicken
LM Piri-piri Chicken (Half)
94.95
Our Portuguese Peri-Peri chickens are arguably the best birds in the world. Choose from mild, medium, hot, or extra hot. Lemon & Herb is just as good.
Chicken
LM Piri-piri Chicken (Full)
144.95
Our Portuguese Peri-Peri chickens are arguably the best birds in the world. Choose from mild, medium, hot, or extra hot. Lemon & Herb is just as good.
Chicken
Chicken Schnitzel
99.95
Home-made is the secret to this success, our golden crumbed chicken breasts could only be better with a creamy delicious sauce. Choose cheese or mushroom to best your breast.
Chicken
Chicken Prego and Chips
74.95
A soft succulent chicken breast on a Portuguese roll with Prego sauce.
Chicken
Flame Grilled Chicken Breast
89.95
Juicy tender breasts brushed with Peri-Peri or Lemon & Herb.
Chicken
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Breast
109.95
A tender grilled breast topped with onion, avo, tomato, mayo, and caramelized onion sprinkle. (Seasonal)
Chicken
Mozambican Chicken Curry
109.95
Tender chicken pieces in a mild coconut & cream curry sauce.
Calisto’s Menu South AfricaStarters
Category
Item
Price (R)
Description
Starters
Vegetable Soup
49.95
Chunky cut garden variety vegetables to warm the soul.
Starters
Caldo Verde
49.95
The most authentic Portuguese soup in the world, potato based with kale, olive oil, and Chouriço.
Starters
Haloumi Cheese
54.95
Lightly dusted goat’s milk cheese, grilled and served with red onion marmalade.
Starters
Snails
59.95
6 French snails in a cream-style garlic sauce.
Starters
Trinchado
49.95
Cubed rump cutlets, pan-fried and served in our traditional Portuguese trinchado sauce.
Starters
Fillet Carpaccio
79.95
Thinly sliced fillet cured in black pepper and mustard seeds, delicately arranged on rocket with a sweet red onion marmalade.
Starters
Prawn Starter
76.95
Just a taste teaser. 5 of our marvellous medium prawns to get you going.
Starters
Starter Platter
54.95
Because you decide what your mouth wants most, choose 3 from 6 different options. (Ask your waiter for details)
Starters
Chicken Livers
54.95
Mind-blowing livers cooked with onions, peppers, and finished in a mild cream sauce.
Starters
Giblets
84.95
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Starters
Hot Calisto’s Wings
54.95
Rolled in our famous spicy wing dust and deep-fried.
Starters
Calisto’s Wacky Wings
59.95
Well-cooked until tender in a homemade sauce with peppers, carrots, and onions. Hot wings served with our famous creamy blue cheese sauce.
Starters
Sticky BBQ Wings
59.95
Sticky and sweet. The wing without the zing.
Starters
Fried Squid Heads
59.95
Tantalizing tentacles dusted with spiced flour and fried.
Starters
Mussels
64.95
We source the world’s finest mussels and finish them in white wine, cream, and garlic for a marvellous mouth full.
Starters
Chouriço
54.95
Everyone’s favourite spicy Portuguese pork sausage, grilled on an open flame and served with olives and cheese.
Starters
Garlic Bread
15.95
Lightly toasted Portuguese roll with garlic.
Starters
Cheesy Garlic Bread
24.95
Because everything is better with cheese!
Starters
Grilled Calamari
69.95
The most tender baby Falkland tubes, lightly spiced and grilled together with the heads.
Starters
Avocado Ritz
74.95
Avocado pear and prawns laced with a tangy seafood dressing. Some things were just meant to be. (Seasonal)
Starters
Prawn or Chicken Rissois
16.95 ea
Fluffy, crisp traditional Portuguese pastry filled with delicate chicken or prawn filling.
Starters
Atlantic Oysters
24.95 ea
6 Freshly cultivated oysters from the Lüderitz coast of Namibia, served with a range of Calisto’s Basco sauces.
Allergens Table Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Category
Item
Allergens
Starters
Vegetable Soup
Gluten (may contain), Dairy
Starters
Caldo Verde
Dairy
Starters
Haloumi Cheese
Dairy
Starters
Snails
Dairy
Starters
Trinchado
Dairy
Starters
Fillet Carpaccio
Mustard (may contain), Sulphites
Starters
Prawn Starter
Crustaceans
Starters
Starter Platter
Depends on selection
Starters
Chicken Livers
Dairy
Starters
Giblets
–
Starters
Hot Calisto’s Wings
–
Starters
Calisto’s Wacky Wings
Dairy (blue cheese sauce)
Starters
Sticky BBQ Wings
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Starters
Fried Squid Heads
Gluten, Crustaceans
Starters
Mussels
Molluscs
Starters
Chouriço
–
Starters
Garlic Bread
Gluten, Dairy
Starters
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Gluten, Dairy
Starters
Grilled Calamari
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Starters
Avocado Ritz
Shellfish
Starters
Prawn or Chicken Rissois
Gluten, Crustaceans
Starters
Atlantic Oysters
Molluscs
Salads
Calisto’s Portuguese Salad
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Salads
Greek Salad
Dairy
Salads
Chicken Salad
Dairy
Chicken
Baby Piri-piri Chicken
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Chicken
LM Piri-piri Chicken (Half)
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Chicken
LM Piri-piri Chicken (Full)
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Chicken
Chicken Schnitzel
Gluten, Dairy
Chicken
Chicken Prego and Chips
Gluten, Dairy
Chicken
Flame Grilled Chicken Breast
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Chicken
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Breast
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Chicken
Mozambican Chicken Curry
Dairy (cream)
Pasta
Calisto’s Pasta
Gluten, Dairy
Pasta
Chouriço Pasta
Gluten, Dairy
Pasta
Don Antonio Pasta
Dairy (feta cheese)
Pasta
Seafood Pasta
Crustaceans, Molluscs, Dairy
Pasta
Chilli Prawns Pasta
Crustaceans
Pasta
Vegetarian Pasta
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Prawns
1/2 Kilo Prince – 10 Medium
Crustaceans
Prawns
6 Queen
Crustaceans
Prawns
6 King (highly recommended)
Crustaceans
Prawns
3 T.M
Crustaceans
Prawns
1 T.G (each)
Crustaceans
Seafood
Seafood rice 2-3
Crustaceans, Molluscs
Seafood
Seafood rice 3-6
Crustaceans, Molluscs
Seafood
Seafood Espetada
Crustaceans
Seafood
Lobster
Crustaceans
Seafood
Lobster Thermidor
Crustaceans, Dairy
Seafood
The Grand Platter
Crustaceans
Seafood
Seafood Platter for 1
Crustaceans, Molluscs
Seafood
Seafood Platter for 2
Crustaceans, Molluscs
Seafood
Mozambican Prawn Curry
Crustaceans, Dairy
Seafood
Mozambican Prawn & Chicken Curry
Crustaceans, Dairy
Seafood
Mozambican Crab Curry 300g
Crustaceans
Seafood
Grilled Calamari
Molluscs
Seafood
Fish and Chips
Gluten
Seafood
Sole
Fish
Seafood
Sole Thermidor
Fish, Dairy
Seafood
Kingklip
Fish
Seafood
Kingklip Thermidor
Fish, Dairy
Seafood
Sardines
Fish
Seafood
Bacalhau Assado
Fish
Seafood
Bacalhau a Bras
Fish, Egg
Seafood
Bacalhau Gomes de sa
Fish, Egg, Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Bread Roll and Butter
Gluten, Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Top Up Table Piri-piri
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Sides & Sauces
Sides
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Sides & Sauces
Side Sauces
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Sides & Sauces
Milho Frito
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Sides & Sauces
Mushroom Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Madagascan Sauce
–
Sides & Sauces
Side Salad
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Sides & Sauces
Side Chips
–
Sides & Sauces
Side Round Chips
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Sides & Sauces
Side Rice
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Sides & Sauces
Side Vegetables
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Sides & Sauces
Side Rustic Potatoes
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Sides & Sauces
Side Boiled Baby Potatoes
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Sides & Sauces
Side Mash
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Madeira Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Pepper Sauce
–
Sides & Sauces
Cheese Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Garlic Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Argentinian Sauce
–
Sides & Sauces
Lemon Butter Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Garlic Butter Sauce
Dairy
Sides & Sauces
Piri-piri Butter Sauce
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Desserts
Flavoured Scoop
Dairy
Desserts
Ice Cream Trio
Dairy
Desserts
Ice Cream & Frozen Biscuit Cake
Gluten, Dairy
Desserts
Cheese Cake
Gluten, Dairy
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse
Dairy
Desserts
Crème Caramel
Dairy, Egg
Desserts
Calisto’s Sticky Pudding
Gluten, Dairy
Desserts
Italian Kisses
Dairy, Egg
Desserts
Mixed Fruit Sorbet
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Desserts
Peppermint Tart
Gluten, Dairy
Desserts
Frozen Biscuit Cake
Gluten, Dairy
Coffees & Pedros
Filter Coffee
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Coffees & Pedros
Cappuccino
Dairy
Coffees & Pedros
Espresso
–
Coffees & Pedros
Double Espresso
–
Coffees & Pedros
Espresso and 1920
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Coffees & Pedros
Calisto’s Espresso
–
Coffees & Pedros
Irish Coffee (Jameson’s)
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Jamaican Coffee (Rum)
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Royal Coffee (Brandy)
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Kahlua Coffee
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Don Pedro
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Don Velvetino
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Don Frangelico
Dairy, Alcohol
Coffees & Pedros
Don Kahlua
Dairy, Alcohol
Post Prandial
Cappuccino
Dairy
Post Prandial
Aquardente 1920
–
Post Prandial
Amarula
Dairy, Alcohol
Post Prandial
Grappa Antonella (Cabernet)
–
Post Prandial
Underberg
–
Post Prandial
Messias Bagaceira
–
Post Prandial
Cape Velvet
Dairy, Alcohol
Post Prandial
Frangelico
Dairy, Alcohol
Post Prandial
Kahlua
Dairy, Alcohol
Post Prandial
Nutritions Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
tem
Calories
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Sodium (mg)
Grilled Chicken Breast
250
50
0
5
0
500
Prego Roll
400
20
35
20
2
1000
Seafood Platter
600
40
45
30
5
1200
Vegetarian Paella
350
10
60
8
8
800
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Location Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
+27116800368
History Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Calisto’s, a popular chain in South Africa known for its Portuguese-inspired cuisine, has a rich history steeped in culinary tradition. Founded in the early 1990s by an entrepreneur passionate about bringing authentic Portuguese flavors to South Africa, Calisto’s quickly became a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The menu reflects a blend of Mediterranean and South African influences, featuring grilled meats, seafood dishes, and hearty paellas. Over the years, Calisto’s has expanded its offerings to include a variety of salads, vegetarian options, and decadent desserts, catering to diverse tastes while maintaining a commitment to quality and authenticity. Today, Calisto’s continues to thrive as a go-to destination for those seeking flavorful dishes in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, embodying a fusion of Portuguese culinary heritage with South African hospitality.
Hot Selling Items Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Item
Description
Price (ZAR)
Prego Roll
Portuguese-style steak roll with spicy sauce and chips.
75
Espetada
Skewered meat (usually beef or chicken) marinated and grilled.
145
Trinchado
Beef cubes in a spicy sauce served with Portuguese roll.
85
Mozambican Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in peri-peri sauce, served with chips.
110
Calamari
Grilled or fried calamari served with rice or chips.
120
Chicken Peri-Peri
Grilled chicken with peri-peri sauce, served with rice or chips.
95
Portuguese Steak
Grilled steak served with egg, ham, and chips.
140
King Prawn
Grilled king prawns served with rice or chips.
220
Feijoada
Traditional Portuguese bean stew with pork, sausage, and spices.
130
Seafood Cataplana
Portuguese seafood stew with fish, prawns, and mussels.
195
Latest Deals Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Deal
Description
Price (ZAR)
Lunch Special
Choice of main course (e.g., chicken or steak) with sides
99
Seafood Platter for Two
Grilled seafood platter for two with sides
450
Family Feast
Includes a variety of dishes suitable for sharing
599
Combo Special
Combines a main course with a drink or dessert
129
Prego Roll Combo
Prego roll with chips and a drink
159
Weekend Brunch Buffet
All-you-can-eat buffet featuring breakfast and lunch items
189 per person
Happy Hour Drinks
Discounts on selected drinks during specified hours
Varies
Alternatives Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Restaurant
Alternative Menu Item
Description
Price Range (ZAR)
Nando’s
Peri-Peri Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in peri-peri sauce
80 – 150
Mozambik
Espetada
Skewered meat or seafood with peri-peri sauce
150 – 250
Primi Piatti
Portuguese Chicken
Grilled chicken with lemon and herb sauce
120 – 180
Ocean Basket
Seafood Platter
Assortment of grilled seafood with sides
200 – 350
Lisbon
Prego Roll
Portuguese-style steak sandwich with spicy sauce
120 – 180
The Fat Fish
Grilled Calamari
Fresh calamari grilled with garlic and lemon
150 – 250
Casa Bella
Seafood Risotto
Creamy risotto with a variety of seafood
180 – 250
Turn ‘n Tender
Espetada
Skewered meat served with sides
180 – 300
Cattle Baron
Portuguese Steak
Grilled steak with a peri-peri or garlic sauce
200 – 350
Mugg & Bean
Chicken Trinchado
Spicy chicken in a creamy sauce with garlic
120 – 180
Party Boxes Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Party Box
Description
Price (ZAR)
Grilled Chicken Platter
Includes grilled chicken pieces with sides (serves approximately 6-8 people)
650
Seafood Platter
Assortment of grilled seafood with sides (serves approximately 4-6 people)
850
Mixed Platter
Combination of grilled chicken, seafood, and sides (serves approximately 8-10 people)
1200
Vegetarian Platter
Selection of vegetarian dishes and sides (serves approximately 6-8 people)
550
Prego Roll Box
Prego rolls with chips (serves approximately 6 people)
400
Kids Party Box
Nuggets, chips, and a drink (for children’s parties, serves approximately 4 children)
250
Birthday Package Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Birthday Package
Description
Price (ZAR)
Birthday Set Menu
Set menu including appetizers, main courses, and desserts for guests
350 per person
Decorations
Birthday decorations including balloons and table settings
Included
Cake
Birthday cake customized with name and message
450
Party Favors
Small gifts or souvenirs for guests
30 per person
Private Area Rental
Exclusive use of a private dining area for the party
Career Opportunities In Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Chef/Cook: Responsible for preparing and cooking Calisto’s signature dishes, ensuring food quality and presentation meet the restaurant’s standards.
Restaurant Manager: Oversees daily operations, manages staff, ensures customer satisfaction, and handles administrative tasks such as scheduling and inventory management.
Waiter/Waitress: Provides customer service, takes orders, serves food and beverages, and ensures guests have a pleasant dining experience.
Kitchen Staff: Assists chefs in food preparation, maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen, and supports smooth kitchen operations.
Marketing and Sales: Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote Calisto’s menu offerings, manages social media presence, and coordinates promotional events.
Customer Service Representative: Handles inquiries, bookings, and customer feedback, ensuring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
How To Explore Career Opportunities at Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Visit Calisto’s Locations: Take the time to visit different Calisto’s restaurants in your area. Observe the environment, interact with staff, and inquire about potential job openings directly with the managers or supervisors.
Check Online Job Portals: Regularly check online job portals such as LinkedIn, Indeed, or CareerJunction for postings related to positions at Calisto’s. These platforms often list vacancies for various roles within the hospitality sector.
Follow Calisto’s Official Channels: Follow Calisto’s official website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to stay updated on company news, job postings, and announcements about career opportunities.
Network with Current Employees: Reach out to current employees of Calisto’s through professional networking platforms or personal connections. They can provide insights into the company culture, job openings, and tips for applying successfully.
Attend Career Fairs and Events: Participate in hospitality industry career fairs, job expos, or networking events where Calisto’s or other restaurant chains may be recruiting. These events offer opportunities to meet recruiters face-to-face and learn more about available positions.
Apply Directly: Once you identify a suitable position, prepare a tailored resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Apply directly through Calisto’s official website or submit your application in person at the restaurant location.
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Popular Times Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Services Of Calisto’s Menu South Africa
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace
Great cocktails
Sports
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Late-night food
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
High chairs
Kids’ menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Plenty of parking
FAQs
Calisto’s specializes in Portuguese-inspired cuisine, featuring a variety of grilled meats, seafood dishes, paellas, and traditional Portuguese favorites like peri-peri chicken and prego rolls.
Yes, Calisto’s provides a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes on their menu. Options may include vegetarian paella, salads, and other plant-based alternatives. They are typically marked clearly on the menu for easy identification.
Calisto’s often runs promotions and special offers, including meal deals, happy hour discounts on drinks, and occasional vouchers or coupons. These promotions may vary by location and time of year, so it’s advisable to check their website or inquire at the restaurant for current deals.
Is Calisto’s Menu South Africa Halal?
YES. Calisto’s Menu South Africa is Halal Certified.
Conclusion
Calisto’s Menu in South Africa stands out as a vibrant blend of Portuguese-inspired flavors and Mediterranean cuisine, offering a diverse range of grilled meats, seafood delights, and hearty paellas. With a commitment to quality ingredients and authentic recipes, Calisto’s has carved a niche for itself in the local culinary scene. Its welcoming atmosphere and consistent service make it a favorite among diners seeking both traditional and contemporary dining experiences. Whether enjoying their renowned peri-peri chicken or exploring vegetarian options, Calisto’s continues to deliver a taste of Portugal with a South African twist, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all patrons.
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