Aurum Restaurant menu guide with the latest prices for every dish
Aurum Restaurant's menu offers a refined dining experience featuring modern European-inspired cuisine blended with local South African flavours. The high-end eatery in Sandton caters to every palate, whether you are craving a signature entrée, a decadent dessert, the indulgent Latke Benedict for breakfast, or a refreshing beverage.
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Key takeaways
- Aurum Restaurant is situated on Level 7 of the iconic The Leonardo in Sandton, Johannesburg, giving it an air of upmarket elegance.
- The eatery's seasonal menu features a mix of seafood, meat, and plant-based options that cater to vegetarians (V), pescatarians (P), and vegans (VG).
- Aurum Restaurant has generally positive reviews, with a 4.4/5 Google rating and a 3.1/5 TripAdvisor rating.
Aurum Restaurant's menu and prices
The luxury dining destination mirrors Joburg's nickname 'The City of Gold' with its warm gold tones and a refined ambience. Their upscale menu is crafted with fresh seasonal ingredients and evolves seasonally.
The food served at Aurum Restaurant is described as a "contemporary dining experience" that offers "eclectic cuisine." The menu items featured below are for the summer 2025/26.
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Aurum's appetisers menu
The appetisers menu at the Sandton restaurant features complex flavour profiles, ranging from the Chipotle octopus to the signature goats in blankets. This summer's items include:
Item | Description | Price |
Chipotle octopus | Aurum mazavaroo, kalamansi, citrus | R250 |
Calamari (N) | Zucchini spaghetti, pine nut, Armando aioli, line | R145 |
Seared kudu loin | Cape Malay crema, charred onion, apricot | R135 |
Saldanha Bay oysters (P) | Champaigne granita, lemon pearls 4 oysters per portion | R255 |
Mushroom textures (V) | Twice-baked soufflé, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle | R135 |
Gorgonzola | Gorgonzola panna cotta, black forest ham, balsamic, blueberry | R135 |
Gravlax | Beetroot, salmon, avocado, lemon pearls | R164 |
Pork loin | Pancetta, apple, Pommery mayonnaise | R165 |
Goats in blackets (V) | Parmigiano reggiano, spinach, confit tomato, thyme, mustard crema | R180 |
Crayfish tail (N) | Pea emulsion, pickled parsnip, squid ink aioli | R440 |
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Aurum's garden greens menu
The garden greens menu caters to vegetarians and non-vegetarians. It has the signature Aurum house salad and the 'tides of the ocean' combination.
Item | Description | Price |
Aurum house salad (V/N) | Danish feta, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olive, toasted pumpkin & flaxseed, fried basil, Balsamic dressing | R135 Add beef fillet: R120 |
Tides of the ocean (P) | Sardine, anchovy, peppadew, parmigiano reggiano, quail egg, kalamata olive, seasonal greens | R185 |
The duck (N) | Poached pear, dukkah, orange, seasonal greens, sumac vinaigrette, goat's cheese | R280 |
Hearty bowl (V/N) | Butternut, pearl couscous, rocket, red onion, curry yoghurt dressing, roasted cauliflower, zucchini, chermoula roasted aubergine | R170 Add smoked salmon (P): R150 Alt vegan: R118 |
Aurum's pasta & risotto menu
The pasta and risotto menu at Aurum has classics like the Aglio e Olio con Peperoncino e Gamberi and the prawn risotto. Diners can also enjoy the lamb ragu or the rigatoni filetto.
Item | Description | Price |
Lamb ragu | Spanish spiced lamb, pappardelle, exotic mushrooms, fior di latte mozzarella, pancetta | R390 |
Aglio e Olio con Peperoncino e Gamberi (P) | Linguine, garlic, olive oil, red chilli, prawn tails, Italian parsley, parmigiano reggiano | R235 Alt vegan: R120 |
Chicken | Shrimp, rigatoni, free-range chicken, halloumi, avocado salsa, parmigiano reggiano | R290 Alt vegan: R250 |
Rigatoni filetto | Beef fillet, tomato, harissa | R290 |
Prawn risotto (P) | Arborio, prawn tails, cherry tomato, shellfish broth, beurre blanc, herb oil | R295 |
Frutti di Mare (P/ALC) | Linguine, prawn tails, white clams, West Coast mussels, calamari, cherry tomato, white wine, basil | R355 |
Fioritura risotto | Corn, fennel barigoule, edamame, confit tomato, parmigiani reggiano | R220 Vegan alt: R180 |
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Aurum's main menu
The main courses consist of a range of high-end beef, lamb, and seafood dishes. The restaurant serves a weekly selection of dry-aged primal on the bone, the popular Wagyu sirloin and locally sourced linefish.
Item | Description | Price |
Beef fillet | Oxtail ragu, exotic mushroom, potato, Madagascan pepper jus | R420 |
Aurum surf 'n turf (ALC) | Wagyu ribeye, crayfish tails Served with preferred side & salad | R1,750 |
Dry-aged primal on the bone | A weekly selection of prime dry-aged beef on the bone | SQ |
Wagyu sirloin (350g) | Parmigiano Reggiano, rosemary butter Served with preferred side & salad | R1,400 |
Honey-glazed pork belly (N) | Blackcurrant, hazelnut, pear | R320 |
Lamb | Pommes fondant, armando jus, black garlic | R435 |
Kudu loin (N/ALC) | Medley of vegetables, leek, cherry jus | R295 |
Chicken ballotine | Truffle, spinach velouté, brioche | R270 |
Duck | Beetroot, bok choy, sorghum, stone fruit | R355 |
Quail | Spätzle, exotic mushroom, jus | R385 |
Ostrich fillet | Juniper, beetroot, cauliflower, risotto croquette | R280 |
Local linefish (P/N) | Brussels sprouts, gnocchi, forest mushrooms, squid heads | R360 |
Salmon (P) | Cauliflower, saffron, rosti, chorizo, shrimp | R392 |
Seafood for 2 (P) | Shellfish risotto, calamari, dill crema, roasted linefish, charred vegetables | R1,350 |
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Aurum's sides & sauces menu
The sides and sauces menu feature truffle-infused options such as the Aurum truffle fries, classic servings like the sweet potato fries, and fresh sautéed young vegetables.
Item | Price |
Aurum fries | R60 |
Aurum truffle fries, Truffle mayonnaise | R95 |
Aurum spinach | R75 |
Potato puree, butter, crispy potato | R55 |
Aurum house salad (V/N) | R75 |
Sautéed young vegetables, crispy onion | R80 |
Sweet potato fries, rosemary salt | R55 |
Risotto bianco, parmigiano reggiano, herb butter | R80 |
Porcini & truffle | R50 |
Chimichurri | R60 |
Dill crema | R60 |
Madagascan pepper jus | R50 |
Cherry jus | R50 |
Juniper jus | R50 |
Aurum's dessert menu
The Sandton eatery has a refined dessert menu with classic favourites, including chocolate, Aurum cheesecake, and fruits.
Item | Description | Menu |
Aurum cheesecake | Passion fruit, vanilla | R130 |
Aurum magnum | Yuzu, basil, white chocolate | R95 |
Crème brûlée | Bay leaf, stone fruit, tonka bean | R85 |
Vegan (N) | Dark chocolate, raspberry, almond | R90 |
Sharing | Meringue, chantilly, summer fruits | R135 |
Fruit | Strawberry, Earl Grey, hibiscus | R85 |
Chocolate (N) | Milk chocolate, pineapple, pecan nuts, chilli | R85 |
Tiramisu | Biscoff, coffee, and mascarpone | R135 |
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Aurum's breakfast menu
The restaurant has several breakfast dishes, including vegetarian servings, such as the Latke Benedict and the smoothie bowl. Diners can indulge in the Aurum Express breakfast that comes with toast, bacon, and eggs. Breakfast is served from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Item | Description | Price |
Oysters | Served with a traditional mignonette dressing or plain 4 oysters served | R165 |
Oat bowl | Coconut, mango, chia seeds, maple syrup (V/N) | R105 |
Smoothie bowl (N/V) | Frozen mixed berries, Aurum granola, seasonal fruits | R170 |
Protein bowl (N) | Mushroom, bacon, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, sweet potato crisps, avocado, poached eggs, seeds | R185 Veg option: R150 |
Garden harvest toast | Gypsy ham, asparagus, egg of choice, white cheddar | R215 |
Mediterranean lamb (N) | Croissant, guacamole, nut dukkah, pulled lamb, harissa, poached eggs | R145 |
Aurum Express Breakfast | Eggs, cherry tomatoes, bacon, choice of toast Choice of coffee or juice | R205 Add rookworst: R75 |
Fluffy omelette | 3 eggs or egg whites, choice of toast | R90 Add cheddar cheese or mozzarella: R50 |
Latke Benedict (V) | Potato rosti, baby spinach, mushrooms, poached eggs, hollandaise | R120 Add smoked salmon: R85 |
Healthy open sandwich | Avocado, halloumi, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, chilli mayonnaise, choice of toast | R110 Add poached egg: R15 |
Smoked salmon waffle | Eggs, smoked salmon, seasonal greens, bacon bits, hollandaise | R160 |
Crayfish & truffle omelette | Served with toasted brioche | R420 |
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Aurum's pizza and sandwich menu
Aurum's pizza selection blends classic flavours with gourmet flair, including pizzetta bianco options like the Camembert & onion marmalade and pizza neapolitan choices like the Aurum capricciosa. The sandwich menu features elevated classics like the Aurum beef burger.
Item | Description | Price |
Camembert & onion marmalade (V) | Mozzarella, rocket, camembert, onion marmalade | R105 |
Olive & sundried tomato (V) | Mozzarella, rocket, kalamata olive, Danish feta, sundried tomato | R120 |
Wild mushroom & biltong | Biltong, rocket, wild mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, Danish feta | R105 |
Aurum capricciosa | Prosciutto crudo, fior di latte mozzarella, crushed tomato, button mushrooms, Kalamata olive, mozzarella, artichoke | R360 |
The Latin pig (N) | Mortadella, Danish feta, pecorino, basil pistachio pesto, chilli oil, red onion, mozzarella | R240 |
Smoked chicken | Chicken, smoked mozzarella, red onion, coriander chutney, crème Fraîche | R180 |
Braised lamb | Lamb, crushed tomato, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Danish feta, garlic, Tzatziki | R200 |
Mexicana | Bolognaise ragu, crushed tomato, red onion, Jalapeño, crème fraîche | R210 |
Sweet chilli chicken | Crushed tomato, roasted capsicum, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Octo sweet chilli chicken, avocado | R235 |
Pepperoni | Pepperoni, crushed tomato, cheese, red chilli, mozzarella, bacon | R215 |
Chorizo | Bacon, crushed tomato, 'goat's cheese feta', red onion, chorizo, avocado | R205 |
Fiery fillet fiesta | Beef fillet, capsicum, peppadew, mozzarella, red onion | R200 |
Aurum caprese (V/N) | crushed tomato, fig, basil pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomato, rocket, bocconcini | R185 |
Four seasons (V) | Crushed tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, cheddar, Danish feta | R170 |
The coronation sandwich | Chicken fillet, curry yoghurt, apricot & grape chutney | R170 |
The big bird sandwich | Ostrich fillet, mango achar, poblano yoghurt dressing, halloumi | R290 |
Aurum beef burger sandwich | Remoulade, avocado, cherry tomato, onion rings, goat's cheese, seasonal greens | R220 |
Aurum steak roll sandwich | Beef fillet, peri-peri, red onion, white cheddar, harissa mayonnaise, avocado | R210 |
Caprese sandwich (V/N) | Mint, artichoke, basil mayonnaise, fior di latte, pistachio | R175 |
Aurum club sandwich | Bacon, egg, chicken fillet, harissa mayonnaise | R180 |
Aurum's beverage menu
The beverage menu features diverse items that complement Aurum's elegant dining experiences. You can order fruit juices, smoothies, coffees, luxury teas, and a selection of cold and hot drinks.
Item | Price |
300ml fruit juice (Orange, pineapple, mango, strawberry, cranberry, apple) | R42 |
Smoothie (Dates, honey, banana, vanilla, frozen yoghurt) | R70 |
Smoothie (Mango, strawberry, pineapple, frozen yoghurt, raspberries) | R74 |
Smoothie (Peanut butter (N), banana, cacao, frozen yoghurt, almond milk (N), granola) | R80 |
Ristretto | R20 |
Single espresso | R34 |
Americano | R38 |
Cortado | R36 |
Cappuccino | R44 |
Flat white | R44 |
Latte | R44 |
Mocha | R48 |
Hot chocolate | R44 |
White hot chocolate | R44 |
Rooibos cappuccino | R44 |
Spiced turmeric latte | R50 |
Spiced chai latte | R48 |
Black tea (English breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling) | For 1: R42 For 2: R75 |
Green tea (Moroccan mint, green dragon) | For 1: R42 For 2: R75 |
Herbal infusion (Rooibos cream orange, lemon fresh, fruity chamomile) | For 1: R42 For 2: R75 |
Aurum's cocktail menu
A specialist mixologist curates cocktails at the Johannesburg restaurant. Diners can enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic options, including tropical sunrise or apricot lime mockjito.
Item | Description | Price |
Cruzzing | Cruz vodka, martini bianco, martini rosso, melon syrup | R205 |
The Rula | Amarula gin, lemon juice, watermelon syrup, tonic water, star anise syrup | R220 |
Bains for Daiz | Bain's whiskey, lemon juice, Aperol, peppermint liquor, vanilla syrup | R220 |
I don't pay for suits | Bushmills 10yr, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, lemon peel | R175 |
Silver breeze | Volcan reposado, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lemonade | R165 |
The jockey club | Hendrick's, Disaronno amaretto, lemon juice, orange bitters | R150 |
Citrus zephyr fizz | Belvedere, grapefruit juice, lime juice | R185 |
Side car | Hennessy VS, lemon juice, sugar syrup, ginger ale | R185 |
1800 Cristalino Paloma | 1800 Cristalino, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, bedin prosecco | R280 |
Glenfiddich whiskey sours | Glenfiddich 12yr, lemon juice, sugar syrup, bitters, egg white | R195 |
Remy sidecar | Remy Martin VSOP, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice | R215 |
Ish, sorry bhoza | Sailor Jerry, pineapple juice peach syrup, lemon juice, bitters | R165 |
What's poppin | Inverroche Amber, strawberry wine, citrus, lemonade | R145 |
Aurum gentleman | Hennessy VS, watermelon, peach, Sanpellegrino Limonata lemon | R210 |
Woodford old-fashioned | Woolford Reserve, sugar syrup, bitters | R135 |
Watermelon gin bull | Tanqueray, fresh lime, Red Bull edition | R140 |
Don summer | Don Julio Reposado, orange, thyme, dry lemon | R195 |
Flora | Tanqueray No. 10, elderflower, citrus | R180 |
Innocent temper | Singleton 12yr, ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice | R190 |
Butterfly pea mojito | Ciroc, vanilla syrup, butterfly pea syrup, mint, soda water | R190 |
All that glitters | Bacardi Carta Blanca White, fresh strawberry, strawberry puree, lemonade, edible glitter | R145 |
Negroni Sbagliato | Campari, martini bianco, bedin prosecco | R175 |
Monkey sours | Monkey shoulder, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice | R135 |
Gold spice | Johnie Walker Gold, ginger syrup, cinnamon syrup, passionfruit, lime, bitters | R185 |
Tropical sunrise (non-alcoholic) | Mango, orange, lemon, honey syrup, lemonade | R75 |
Lemon berry seltzer (non-alcoholic) | Raspberry, lemon juice, soda | R75 |
Greeb house effect (non-alcoholic) | Cloudy apple, pineapple, lemon, agave, cucumber, soda | R75 |
Apricot lime mockjito (non-alcoholic) | Apricot, orange, lime, mint | R80 |
Where is Aurum Restaurant?
Aurum Restaurant is located at Level 7, The Leonardo, 75 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa. It opens every day from 12.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The restaurant's contact details are:
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Wrapping up
The Aurum Restaurant menu promises a golden experience. They also have an extensive wine and champagne bar featuring South African-made favourites and imported brands.
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