CAU - Amsterdam

While You Wait!

• Bread Selection€4.25

  Stone-baked white and brown sourdough served with butter

• Hummus & Crisp Breads€4.95

  With homemade aubergine caviar, chilli and nuts

• Olives Piquante€4.25

  Olives & chillis with citrus and mint

Small Plates

Perfect on their own, as a starter or mix and match for a feast on the table

• Yerba-Smoked Beef€7.50

  Lomito smoked the Argentinian way, with wasabi mayo

• Anticuchos Skewers€8.25

  Cooked on every street corner in Buenos Aires. Paprika marinated chicken with guacamole; Grilled prawns with papaya salsa

• Belly of Pork Tempura€7.95

  Melt in the mouth pork in a light batter alongside our special CAUchup, Awesome!

• Burnt' Tomato Bruschetta€4.75

  With whipped goat's cheese on sourdough

• Croquettes

  The classic Spanish favourite. Smoked haddock; Porcini mushroom & truffle (vegetarian); Jamon & manchego

  • each€7.50

• Aubergine Lasagne

  A lasagne with no pasta but heaps of aubergines, tomatoes and fresh basil

  • Small€8.25
  • Big€12.50

• Steamed Mussels€7.50

  In a fragrant coconut broth

• Empanadas

  The classic Argentinian filled mini 'pasty'. Spicy ground beef and onion; Spanish chorizo and cream cheese; Spinach, ricotta and date (vegetarian)

  • For 2€8.50

Steaks

There's beef and then there's our beef, Aberdeen angus cattle, free range, grass fed straight from the pampas plains, bred with the highest welfare standards, aged for a minimum of 30 days and cut to order, producing richly flavoured & tender steaks. Larger cuts available should you wish

The Classics

• Rump

  The leanest cut with a distinctively pure flavour. Grilled slowly to make the beef beautifully soft

  • 220g€15.95
  • 300g€21.25
  • 400g€27.95

• Rib-Eye

  The steak lover's steak. A tender and full-bodied treat

  • 220g€19.95
  • 300g€26.50
  • 400g€35.25

• Sirloin

  Succulent and satisfying, this classic steak has a distinctively full flavour. The nation's favourite cut done our way

  • 220g€19.95
  • 300g€26.50
  • 400g€35.25

• Fillet

  Lean and delicately flavoured, this cut is mouth-wateringly tender!

  • 220g€28.25
  • 300g€37.75
  • 400g€48.75

Speciality Cuts

Our twist on the classics chosen by our head griller

• Medallions

  The finest, most succulent cuts of lomito, filleted from the centre and grilled

  • 220g€16.50

• Lomito

  The fillet of rump is considered the finest cut in Argentina, combining the flavour of rump and the tenderness of fillet. Served with a blue cheese sauce

  • 440g€31.50

• Vacio

  Beautifully tender flank marinated in green chimichurri

  • 220g€19.50
  • 300g€25.75

• Asado de Chorizo

  A sirloin steak in a churrasco marinade of smoked paprika, chilli flakes, garlic and parsley

  • 500g€48.25

• Tira de Ancho

  The king of steaks. A spiral cut of rib-eye, marinated in chimichurri and grilled slowly for maximum tenderness

  • 500g€41.95

• Cau Classic Selection

  This platter has all four classic cuts: rump, rib-eye, sirloin and fillet. Served with chimichurri. Perfect to share with a group

  • 900g€79.25
  • 1.2kg€104.75

Big Plates

• Brick Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

  Grilled and maple-glazed with pico de gallo salsa

  • Half€14.95
  • Whole€18.50

• Grilled Salmon€17.25

  Simple, fresh and tasty with grilled lemon

• Wild Mushroom Risotto€14.95

  Butter roasted wild mushrooms cooked with white wine, arborio rice and heaps of salted cheese

• Seafood Stew€15.95

  Hearty bowl of mussels, clams, pollock & prawns with beans & pearl barley

• Twice Cooked Pork Belly€16.50

  A labour of love. We cook our pork belly twice for juicy succulence. Served with a sweetcorn purée

Burgers

Served in a brioche bun

• Classic Burger€13.50

  For those who just want to savour the beef. With lettuce, tomato and salted onion

• Cheese & Bacon Burger€15.75

  Take the classic, add smoked grilled bacon and Cheddar cheese. Unbeatable

• Quinoa & Mushroom Burger€13.50

  Homemade quinoa and mushroom patty, tomato, guacamole & jalapeños

• Latin Burger€15.75

  Dressed with chimichurri mayo, jalapeños, guacamole, and topped with blistered peppers and fresh avocado

• BBQ Burger€15.75

  Loaded with CAU BBQ sauce and Cheddar cheese, finished off with crispy onion rings and red onion marmalade

Sandwiches

Served in our own homemade ciabatta. Choose a small salad for a starter or a big for a main

• Steak Sandwich€14.25

  The CAU classic with tomato, lettuce, salted onion and double mustard mayo

• Choripan Sandwich€14.25

  Grilled chorizo sausage with red onion marmalade, tomato and rocket

• Chivito Sandwich€15.25

  Grilled sirloin topped with smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese and a fried egg

• Grilled Chicken Sandwich€14.25

  Marinated chicken breast with chimichurri mayo, beef tomato, onion, lettuce and CAUslaw

Salads

• Beetroot & Goat's Cheese

  With avocado, edamame beans, pearl barley, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot, radish & toasted mixed nuts with a mustard dressing

  • Small€9.50
  • Big€13.50

• Chicken & Chorizo

  Baby gem, cherry tomatoes, shaved manchego cheese. Served with a creamy black pepper dressing

  • Small€10.50
  • Big€14.50

Sides

• Triple Cooked Chunky Chips€3.95

• Thin Chips€3.95

• Grilled Corn€4.25

  With chipotle butter, chilli & herbs

• Roasted Mushrooms€4.50

  With ají molido and garlic

• Green Peas€4.25

• Onion Rings€4.25

• Truffled Mac & Cheese€4.25

• Baked Sweet Potato€4.25

  With a touch of butter and herbs

• Causlaw€4.25

  Like coleslaw but better

• Cau Mixed Salad€4.25

Sauces

• Classic Chimichurri€1.50

  A steak's best friend - herbs, red pepper, ají molido, oil & vinegar

• Pepper Sauce€1.95

• Blue Cheese Hollandaise€1.95

• Smoked Garlic Aioli€1.50

Drinks

Beers

• Draught Brand Pils

  • 330ml€4.50

• Weizen Draught Beer

  • 330ml€4.75

• MC Chouffe (Dark Beer)

  • 330ml€6.25

• Duvel

  • 330ml€6.25

• Magners Cider

  • 330ml€6.25

• Alhambra Reserva

  • 330ml€6.25

Juices

• Cranberry Juice€3.75

• Orange Juice€3.00

• Apple Juice€3.00

• Pineapple Juice€3.00

• Tomato Juice€3.00

• Passion Fruit Juice€3.00

Smoothies

€4.75

• Very Berry

  Mixed berries, cranberry and orange juice

• Tropical

  Mango, passion fruit and orange juice

• Mono Loco

  Banana, coconut and pineapple juice

Shakes

• Classic Vanilla, Chocolate Strawberry, Banana, Dulce de Leche or Peanut Butter€5.75

• Avellana Shake€8.00

  Frangelico liqueur, Baileys and chocolate ice cream

Waters & Soda

• Still or Sparkling Water

  • 250ml€3.00
  • 750ml€5.25

• Coke, Coke Zero€3.00

• Lipton Ice Tea€3.00

  Green tea, Peach, Sparkling

• Sodas€3.00

Whites

Nice

• 'Gregoris' Soave 2016 Italy

  Light and fresh, with citrus and lemon sherbet

  • Glass 150ml€4.75
  • Pot 500ml€14.25
  • Bottle 750ml€22.00

• Le Dropt Sauvignon Blanc 2015 France

  Fresh scent of freshly cut grass and boxwood, vegetal notes, pleasantly dry, and with a enjoyable finish

  • Glass 150ml€4.75
  • Pot 500ml€14.25
  • Bottle 750ml€22.00

• Weinwurm's Grüner Veltliner 2015 Austria

  Light, crisp Veltliner with a yellow-greenish colour and fruity flavours

  • Glass 150ml€5.00
  • Pot 500ml€16.25
  • Bottle 750ml€24.75

• Le Pinada Chardonnay 2015 France

  Lychee and stone fruits, Soft on the finish

  • Glass 150ml€4.75
  • Pot 500ml€14.25
  • Bottle 750ml€22.00

• Mauricio Lorca 'Fantasia' Torrontés 2016 Argentina

  Strong presence of flowers and citrus notes, Good freshness and a long finish

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Rueda 'Tresolmos Lias' Verdejo 2015 Spain

  Melon and fresh spiciness, flavoured with hints of white fruit, citrus and star anise

  • Glass 150ml€6.00
  • Pot 500ml€19.00
  • Bottle 750ml€28.50

Very Nice

• Wijngoed Thorn Auxerrois 2014 Holland

  Soft aromas of white fruits like apple and pear, the palate is fresh, juice and dry

  • Glass 150ml€7.50
  • Pot 500ml€24.00
  • Bottle 750ml€36.00

• Luigi Bosca 'Finca La Linda' Viognier 2015 Argentina

  Soft and slightly creamy, with hints of peaches, melon and apricots

  • Glass 150ml€7.00
  • Pot 500ml€21.50
  • Bottle 750ml€33.00

• Fabre Montmayou Chardonnay 2015 Argentina

  Rich, bold and aristocratic

  • Glass 150ml€8.00
  • Pot 500ml€24.25
  • Bottle 750ml€37.25

• Chablis 'Domaine T.hamelin' Chardonnay 2015 France

  Lovely chalky and mineral notes are nicely backed by subtle apple and pear notes

  • Glass 150ml€8.95
  • Pot 500ml€27.50
  • Bottle 750ml€42.00

• Sancerre 'Domaine de La Rossignole' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 France

  Dry type of Sancerre with fresh acidity, floral, mineral, spicy notes and a nervous character, which gives a nice tension in the wine

  • Glass 150ml€8.95
  • Pot 500ml€27.50
  • Bottle 750ml€42.00

Salta Clericot

Our infamous Argentinian wine-based drink is made from regional wine and local fruits. Perfect for sharing in a large jug or go for the small option on your own

• Salta Clericot

  Torrontés white wine mixed with red and white grapes, passion fruit purée and basil leaves. Fabulously refreshing

  • Glass€7.75
  • Sml Jug€15.25
  • Lrg Jug€26.50

Reds

Nice

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Piane di Maggio 2015 Italy

  Herbal, dried figs and sweet black fruits

  • Glass 150ml€5.00
  • Pot 500ml€16.25
  • Bottle 750ml€24.75

• Rioja Vallobera Pago 'Malarina' Tempranillo 2015 Spain

  Fruity palate, the aroma of strawberry and cassis

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Quartaut Merlot 2015 France

  Great aromas of very ripe red fruit, red current, vanilla and soft wood tones. It is beautifully balanced

  • Glass 150ml€5.00
  • Pot 500ml€16.50
  • Bottle 750ml€24.75

• Luigi Bosca 'Finca La Linda' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Argentina

  Aromas of blackberries, cassis and black pepper. The flavour is intense and spicy

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Chimango (Organic) Tempranillo 2014 Argentina

  Concentrated, crushed strawberry, mulberry and raspberries

  • Glass 150ml€6.00
  • Pot 500ml€19.00
  • Bottle 750ml€28.50

• Trapiche 'Melodias' Pinot Noir 2014 Argentina

  Earthy red fruits, cherry and vanilla

  • Glass 150ml€6.00
  • Pot 500ml€19.00
  • Bottle 750ml€28.50

• Passo del Sud Appassimento Primivito Negroamaro Malvasia Nera 2015 Italy

  Sweet and smokey, the mid-palate is rich with black cherry and chocolate;and all finishes with slightly chalky, but still supple tannins

  • Glass 150ml€6.00
  • Pot 500ml€19.00
  • Bottle 750ml€28.50

• Weingut Manz Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Trocken 2013 Germany

  Ripe with a little sweetness, cherries, plums and toffee

  • Glass 150ml€7.25
  • Pot 500ml€23.00
  • Bottle 750ml€36.25

• Finca Flichman 'Reserva' Shiraz 2015 Argentina

  Liquorice and creamy black pepper spice, kirsch and black cherry

  • Glass 150ml€7.00
  • Pot 500ml€21.50
  • Bottle 750ml€33.00

Very Nice

• Wijngoed Thorn Dornfelder 2015 Holland

  Ripe red fruit with a touch of caramel and vanilla. Mild ripe tannins on the finish

  • Glass 150ml€8.00
  • Pot 500ml€24.25
  • Bottle 750ml€37.25

• Ribera del Duero 'La Planta' Tempranillo 2014 Spain

  Full-body, rich black fruit and sweet oak spice

  • Glass 150ml€8.00
  • Pot 500ml€24.25
  • Bottle 750ml€37.25
  • Magnum Bottle (1.5ltr)€73.50

• Fabre Montmayou 'Reservado' Merlot 2014 Argentina

  Opulent notes of liquorice and plum

  • Glass 150ml€8.00
  • Pot 500ml€24.25
  • Bottle 750ml€37.25

• Château des Tourelles, Lalande-de-Pomerol Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 2012 France€50.00

  Classic Bordeaux. Luxurious in style

• Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir 2014 Argentina€48.50

  Complex forest fruits with big structure

• Luigi Bosca Gala No. 1 Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tannat 2013 Argentina€82.00

  Smokey black fruits, deep and complex with great structure

Malbecs

There are nice reds, there are very nice reds and then there's malbec. We've hand-picked some of our favourites for you to enjoy here

• Mauricio Lorca 'Fantasia' Malbec 2016 Argentina

  Light and fresh, with perfume and tangy red fruits

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Zuccardi 'Animado' Malbec 2015 Argentina

  Vibrant and youthful, made especially for CAU

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Finca Flichman 'Reserva' Malbec 2015 Argentina

  Intense, silky-soft and rich, sweet spice

  • Glass 150ml€6.75
  • Pot 500ml€21.00
  • Bottle 750ml€32.50

• Fabre Montmayou Malbec 'Reservado' 2014 Argentina

  Classic, fine Mendoza Malbec. Sweet and sticky black fruits

  • Glass 150ml€7.25
  • Pot 500ml€23.00
  • Bottle 750ml€36.25

• Château La Coustarelle, Cahors 'Grand Cuvée Prestige' Malbec 2014 France

  Smoky, sultry with dried apricot and violets

  • Glass 150ml€8.50
  • Pot 500ml€25.75
  • Bottle 750ml€39.50

• Mauricio Lorca 'Opalo' Malbec 2013 Argentina

  Unoaked. Pure. An explosion of flowers and crushed black fruits

  • Glass 150ml€8.95
  • Pot 500ml€27.50
  • Bottle 750ml€42.00

• Zuccardi 'Q' Malbec 2012 Argentina€60.00

  Brooding, with violets, roses and lavender

• Fabre Montmayou Grand Vin 2012 Argentina€84.00

  Bouquet of smoke, toasty oak incense, black cherry and plum. Layers of sweet black fruit, ripe tannins, and excellent balanc

Rosé

• Domaine de Sarret Rosé Cabernet Franc, Cinsault 2015 Franc

  Fresh and fragrant. Summer berries

  • Glass 150ml€4.75
  • Pot 500ml€14.25
  • Bottle 750ml€22.00

• Vida Organica Rosé Malbec 2015 Argentina

  Wild flowers, violets and fresh red fruits

  • Glass 150ml€5.75
  • Pot 500ml€18.50
  • Bottle 750ml€27.75

• Provence, Château Paquette Grenache, Cinesault, Syrah 2016 France

  Peach, candied apricot, white flowers. Soft and elegant taste, delicious fresh with mild acidity and a long finish

  • Glass 150ml€6.75
  • Pot 500ml€21.00
  • Bottle 750ml€32.50

Bubbles

• Cava 'Flama d'Or' Brut NV Spain

  A fine mousse, lemon sherbert and green apple

  • 1/2 Bottle€16.75

• Cava d'Arciac Brut NV Spain

  A fine mousse, lemon sherbert and green apple

  • Glass 125ml€6.75
  • Bottle 750ml€33.50

• Cava d'Arciac Brut Rose NV Spain

  Strawberries and cream with a fresh, citrus twist on the finish

  • Glass 125ml€7.25
  • Bottle 750ml€37.75

• Veuve Clicquot Brut NV France

  Elegance and power

  • Half Bottle€52.50
  • Bottle€91.00