SEASONAL SPECIALS ARE CREATED BY OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF
A taste of the world’s best dishes.
Our Food Philosophy
“Excellent Quality Food, with Great Service!”
At Carbon Bistro we place special emphasis on top quality ingredients and produce as well as making exciting and tasty combinations.
From Provence to Pretoria, with love.
On our quest to find the perfect way of capturing the essence of fine dining while remaining homely and inviting; we were transported to the fragrant streets of Provence in southern France where fresh, authentic homestyle dishes are generously offered.
Pretoria became the perfect setting to offer such a gem to people from near and far to indulge in some of the finest, most unique seasonal meals that are freshly prepared, beautifully plated and served with a giving heart.
We have an all-round menu ranging from small nibbles, sharing boards, prime cuts of beef, Wagyu burgers, seafood as well as vegetarian dishes.
Our menu caters for the discerning as well as the trendy individual!
NIBBLES
A bite sized piece of deliciousness
- Deep-fried Pork NuggetsR59Crispy deep-fried pork nuggets served with a dash of mayo and dot of wholegrain mustard
- Deep-fried Potato Skins (V)R35We don’t throw them away – a generous portion of crunchy potato skins and a side of sweet chilli sauce
- Jalapeño Pops (V)R55Fiery peppadews dressed up in a tasty crumb, oozing with cream cheese and cheddar from the first bite
- BRISKET VOL-AU-VENTR69Crisp puff pastry, pulled smoked brisket, bordelaise sauce
- ROASTED LAMB CROQUETTESR79Luscious pulled lamb croquettes with minted yoghurt, served with our bordelaise sauce
- BBQ Chicken WingsR59Perfectly golden chicken wings served with a side of sweet and spicy coriander chutney
- Spring Rolls (V optional)R50Crunchy and tasty golden-brown rolls packed with flavour, appetisingly offered in your choice of chicken or vegetable
STARTERS
Because that’s where all good things start
- SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARIR75Fresh calamari bathed in a flavoursome salt & pepper batter and cooked to crunchy perfection, complimented by an uplifting garlic aioli
- Mussel PotR85Freshly steamed mussels served in a decadent white wine, onion and black pepper sauce
- Crumbed Brie (V)R85Crumbed and deep-fried brie cheese with a zesty strawberry sauce, served with bread
- Dirty FriesR65Our crispy potato fries buried underneath mince, cheese sauce and jalapeños
- Soup of the DayR40A deliciously heart-warming bowl of our specially created soup for those not so warm days. (Ask your waiter for today’s version)
- Zucchini Fries (v)R45A healthy serving of zucchini strips prepared in our special seasoning and cooked to crispy perfection
- Chicken LiversR 59Crumbed livers, in a creamy tomato sauce with a choice of peri-peri
sandwiches
Served with shoestring fries
- Steak SandwichR109150g of thinly sliced fillet, sliced tomatoes, fontina cheese and caramelised onions
- Chicken SandwichR75A perfectly succulent chicken breast, fontina cheese, basil pesto and crushed almonds
- Shrimp & Sausage PaniniR109Open sausage, fried onions and shrimp tails tossed in pink sauce, all crammed into a panini
- Club SandwichR98A tender chicken breast, lettuce, mayo, sliced tomatoes and cucumber freshly prepared on a lightly toasted sandwich
- Boerewors PaniniR70A truly South African version of a panini, topped with caramelised onions and chakalaka
- Lamb PaniniR85A fresh panini generously filled with pulled lamb, onion and mozzarella
- Tuna MayoR65Fresh tomato, basil and tuna mayo nestled on a fresh panini
SALADS
Keeping it light, fresh and healthy
- Niçoise SaladR85A delectable salad made from boiled eggs, lettuce, canned tuna, onions, olives and anchovy fillets
- Smoked Salmon SaladR99Delicate smoked salmon, combined with capers, olives, lettuce, cucumber, dill, black pepper and white onion
- Paprika Chicken SaladR89Perfectly grilled chicken breast dusted with paprika and paired with lettuce, croutons, sweetcorn, diced tomatoes, fresh basil and a splash of olive oil
- Fillet SaladR99100g sliced fillet, mixed into a forest of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, fontina cheese and olives
MAINS
*Complemented by any side of your choice
- Chicken PaillardR85A beautifully grilled 250g chicken breast basted in lemon butter served with your choice of side salad or creamy rice
- Bangers and MashR90The British favourite, served with a rich gravy and prepared like only we can
- 750G pork RIBS*R175A big rack of the best pork ribs in town, drenched in a honey BBQ sauce
- Lamb StewR145Our unique melt in your mouth lamb stew featuring velvety potatoes, onions, bay leaves and rosemary – all joined together by a splash of white wine
- Pot PieR98A hearty, rustic pot pie made from succulent and tender beef cubes soaked in a rich red wine filling and covered with a crisp puff pastry
- 750g Pork Ribs Pot*R180Prime pork ribs cooked in a pot with a rich mix of tomato, onions, rosemary and chilli until it falls off the bone – another Carbon speciality
- French trimmed lamb rackSQServed with roast lamb croquette, thyme jus, garlic purée, served with mashed potatoes
- Slow Smoked Brisket 250g *R12512-Hour slow smoked, pulled brisket served with rich bordelaise sauce
CARBON CHOICE
*Complemented by any side of your choice
- Fried Steak*R165A Carbon speciality in the form of a 250g fillet, battered and then deep-fried
- Stuffed Fillet *R185A heart-melting 250g beef fillet crammed full of mozzerella cheese and bacon, then cooked perfectly to your preference
MEATS
All sides and sauces are sold separately
STEP 1
Choose your meat
- ribeye 380gR130
- Fillet on the Bone 380gR165
- sirloin 300gR125Enter your description here
- Lamb Rump 300gR169
- beef Rump 300gR125
- Fillet 250gR110
STEP 2
Choose your basting
- BBQ-
- Pepper CrustR15
- Garlic and ButterR15
- Lemon and HerbR10
- Peri-PeriR10
STEP 3
Choose your sauce
- peppercornR25Cream, whole black pepper
- dijon mustard & mushroomR25Dijon mustard, cream, mushrooms
- bordelaiseR25Red wine, bone marrow, thyme
- cheeseR25Creamy cheddar cheese
- chimichurriR25Coriander, parsley, garlic
- peri - periR25Homemade chilli sauce, peri-peri, tomatoes
- MushroomR25Creamy mushroom
STEP 4
Choose your side
- Mashed PotatoesR25
- Roasted VegetablesR25
- Hand Cut ChipsR25
- Shoestring FriesR25
- Creamy RiceR25
- Side SaladR25
GOURMET BURGERS
Complemented by any side of your choice
- FIREHOUSER89Topped with double cheddar, dill cucumber, sautéed onions, horseradish mayo and jalapenos
- STUFF YOU CHARLIER86Mozzarella-stuffed patty topped with crispy onions, peppadews, BBQ dressing and dill cucumber
- THE BIG BENR89Topped with blue cheese, crispy pastrami, grilled red onions and balsamic mayo
- THE HIGHWAYMANR84Topped with mature Swiss cheddar, thick slice of pastrami, soft fried egg, onion rings and BBQ sauce
GOURMET BURGERS
Complemented by any side of your choice
- THE UNCLE SAMR92Topped with cheddar, bacon, tomato, mayo, red onions and ketchup
- Fillet burgerR109A thinly sliced, premium 150g beef fillet, fresh lettuce, tomato and red onion nestled in between a soft bun and finished off with a drizzle of mayo
- THE STORMY (V)R78Rosemary roast butternut served with red onion marmalade, fried halloumi, basil pesto, cucumber ribbons and topped with mango chutney
- LADY FALAFEL (V)R62A delicious chickpea fritter topped with tomato and red onion salsa, baby spinach and cucumber ribbons all smothered with beetroot hummus
BOARDS
- ARTISAN DIPPING BOARDR105Beetroot hummus, sundried tomato pesto, olive tapenade, basil pesto, crumbed mozzarella balls served with fresh baguette
- PROVENANCE BOARDR105Chicken liver pate, baked olives, Camembert cheese, preserved figs, char-grilled artichokes served with fresh bread
- BUTCHERS BOARDR245Sliced picanha, smoked brisket, lamb croquettes, Thai deboned beef ribs, roasted cherry tomatoes, onion rings, chimichurri
FROM THE OCEAN
*Complemented by any side of your choice
- PRAWNS 500G*R175Plump, fresh prawns flame grilled and smothered in a lime, chilli and coriander butter
- FISH OF THE DAYSQEnquire about our fresh catch of the day
- NORWEGIAN SALMONR199Honey and soy-glazed salmon fillet resting on a bed of wasabi mash with a side of wilted spinach
- SPANISH BABY CALAMARI 250G*R125Fried and served with uplifting garlic and lemon mayo
- Chicken Mayo ToastieR45Our delicious version of this popular sandwich, enjoyed by kids everywhere, served with fries
- CRISPY calamarIR55Fresh calamari bathed in our flavoursome batter and cooked to crunchy perfection, served with fries
- slidersR70Two of our finest little burgers made from 50g beef patties, nestled on a fresh bun and topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup served with fries
- spaghetti and MeatballsR55Freshly prepared spaghetti with homemade meatballs drenched in rich tomato sauce
- Chicken StripsR50Juicy, crispy chicken strips fried to golden brown bites of delight that we know kiddies enjoy, served with fries
- half jacket potatoR59Half a potato invitingly prepared with a filling of bacon, cheddar cheese and mushrooms
- Deep-fried GelatoR50Another Carbon speciality made from delicious KinGelato, wrapped in phyllo pastry and deep-fried to crispy perfection
- Malva PuddingR65The essence of South African desserts; a freshly baked apricot jam-based sponge drenched in a creamy, sweet sauce and topped off with smooth vanilla custard and a scoop of gelato
- GelatoR502 Scoops of the most authentic, velvety smooth KinGelato (Enquire for today’s freshly made flavours)
- Crème BrûléeR50Crack into the creamiest, most indulgent version of this classic treat
- Something ChocolateR60There’s always something chocolatey available from Carbon (Enquire for today’s Something Chocolate)
