Dal Forno
Silvana’s Pizza
Mozzarella di bufala, Parma ham, rocket, fresh cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan.
R250
A family table on the water’s edge, our little piece of Italy in Knysna.
La Nostra Storia
Perugia, by way of the Knysna lagoon
Fifteen years ago Silvana left Perugia, in the heart of Umbria, and made South Africa home. She brought with her a love of Italian food, family and the tradition of gathering around the table.
After years of welcoming locals and visitors to Thesen Island, the time felt right to build something more personal. Homemade pasta and pizza alongside fresh seafood, flame grilled meats and the family favourites our regulars keep coming back for.
15 yearsFrom Umbria to the lagoon
Dalla Cucina
What Silvana would order
Fatto in Casa
Polpette e Burrata
Homemade beef meatballs in a rich pomodoro sauce, served with creamy burrata and fresh basil.
R235
Insalate
Prawn & Calamari
Grilled prawns and crispy calamari served over mixed leaves, finished with a sweet chilli and lime dressing.
R220
In Famiglia
Everyone gets involved
On any given day you might find Silvana welcoming you and showing you to your table, her sons helping out and waiting tables, or Warren behind the bar serving you a cold beer.
Everyone gets involved, and that family spirit is at the heart of what we do. We hope it makes Silvana’s feel less like simply going out for a meal and more like being welcomed into our home.
Find us
Thesen Island
Knysna, Western Cape
Hours
11:30 till late
Monday to Thursday until 21:30. Friday and Saturday until 22:30. Sunday until 21:00.Come hungry. Stay awhile.
Benvenuti da Silvana
In Sala
A day at Silvana’s
A Tavola
Your table is waiting
Pick a date, a time and how many of you there are. We will hold the table and see you on Thesen Island.
Book a table
Thesen Island, Knysna