Ixopo Restaurants

Garnished with the most plump and voluptuous olives and a complimenting selection of wines, diners can enjoy the culinary delights influenced by Mediterranean touches for an all round sumptuous meal. With delectable daily specials and firm favourites found in the Ala Carte menu this welcoming and warm establishment rewards with gastronomic delight. Enjoy signature dishes such as the ever-popular prawn tails wrapped in phyllo served with dill, sweet chilli and Greek yoghurt dipping sauce. For meat lovers, the dijon, avocado and feta sirloin is a melt-in-the-mouth 300g of succulent deliciousness. For the seafood lovers, try the extensive array of dishes grilled and basted in their very own secret basting. Round off a satisfying meal with delectably sinful desserts such as the kahlua avalanche comprised of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a pancake, smothered in kahlua, nuts and bar one sauce or the death by chocolate, which consists of warm chocolate fudge cake smothered in bar one sauce and served with ice cream or cream. Olive and Oil will delight and intoxicate the palate with taste sensations seduced by Mediterranean flair for a truly pleasurable taste experience.

Dine in the spectacular thatched surrounds flanked by an age old tree inviting the bare natural elements of life draped in fairy lights and starry skies. The dining room graces the senses with a roaring rock fireplace heightened by a grand marble and thatch bar. Begin a magical journey through Africa sampling the exclusive menu designed by executive chef catering a delicately balanced fusion of flavours and platinum award Diners Club wine list. Alfresco dining on the terrace invites the outdoors overlooking the bush and resident game that graze within close proximity. Le Tala Restaurant secures a fine African dining experience in spectacular surrounds over breakfast, lunch or dinner at Tala Game Reserve, Pietermaritzburg.

The Gorge Fine Dining Restaurant invites relaxation and tranquillity, cradled in the unspoilt forest canopy of Oribi Gorge. Offering breakfast and lunches, the cuisine borders on delectable and mouth-watering, freshly prepared by resident chef Dean Kemp. Guests delight in themed boma dining brimming with dinner festivities and all the trimmings. This spectacular retreat embraces intimacy and personalized attention compliment by breathtaking views and delectable cuisine.

Tucked away at Folly Hill, this tranquil country retreat welcomes idle conversation and lingering lunches. Housed in an old milking parlour Sue Tarr’s hosts relaxed country dining with wonderful gift browsing.

Located in Roberts Street, Pesto depicts nostalgic scenes of Italy. Red satin underpants and tea towels hang in captured elegance, flapping in the Italian breeze over the bustling and chatter of cobbled alleyways. This impressive yet unpretentious eatery boasts Italian dishes that brim with taste and flavour. From pizzas, pastas and steaks over lunch or dinner to decadent deserts and flowing wine served in original ceramic containers. Pesto is a little slice of Italy in Roberts Road, Pietermaritzburg.

The Stagecoach embraces a pub and grill ambiance with delightful varieties of pizza, jumbo burgers, seafood, ribs, combos and kiddies meals on offer. Dine in cool air conditioned surrounds or on the covered veranda enjoying a delicious lunch menu, famous all day breakfasts in an old west setting. The mood beacons casual and relaxed with friendly faces and the best steaks and biggest burgers in town.

Boasting a rotating sushi bar and oriental sushi chefs, Saki Pacific Grill caters a fusion of Pacific, Thai, Indonesian and Japanese delights. The décor is relaxed and contemporary with funky touches complimenting the a la Carte menu brimming with Thai curries, Indonesian satays, Samoan and Maori dishes. Flatter the meal with a Japanese beer and saki to round off this authentic dining experience.

Madlula’s Place invites with elegant ambiance and bistro dining brimming with South African and African cuisine. This upmarket restaurant cum lounge further enhances the dining experience with live jazz over lunch or dinner.

Rockafellas Theatre of Food invites diners to relish in a bygone era of the 30’s and 40’s brimming with nostalgic atmosphere and grand buffet dining. The décor is elegant, classic and bold following the steps of jazz flanked by unsurpassed views of Scottville racecourse and the city. Enjoy a variety of mouth watering meals and glamorous surrounds at Rockafellas Theatre of Food at the Golden Horse Casino, Pietermaritzburg.

Enjoy hearty breakfasts, languid lunches and enticing dinners indoors or alfresco warmed by snugly winter heaters and summery fans on the weatherproof veranda. Good food, value for money and generous portions make Quincy’s Café the place to be in Pietermaritzburg.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners enjoy continental / full breakfasts all day alongside lazy lunches and fine dining dinners. The Blue Room can be found in the Redland Hotel, perfect for any occasion dining.

Located in Boom Street, Rosehurst offers café style dining with lazy lunches and therapeutic shopping to compliment the menu. This gem of Pietermaritzburg caters for all senses with decadent cuisine, chocolates galore and gifts that embody all that is rosy. The décor is whimsical and elegant with roses peeking from nooks and crannies traversing delicate artwork and makes for a memorable day out indulging and shopping.

Enjoy the warm hospitality and a fabulous meal at Little Poland. A traditional menu offers specialities that once nourished Polish knights, nobilities and even king. The cuisine is hearty and filling, using organic produce and prepared by a chef who really puts her heart into it! Popular dishes are Bigos, Pierogi and Fillet steak along with 'Golonka' (Eisbein). Small and cosy, Little Poland is known for their wonderful service and great meals. Recently a deli section was added to the restaurant allowing you to take a few Polish specialities home with you.

Original recipes and imported products nourish the soul with specialities that had Polish nights and nobilities fighting for more. The menu brims with original dishes such as barszcz (traditional beetroot soup) and includes a range of sausages as well as pierogi (traditional polish pasta pockets), golabki (cabbage leaves stuffed with mince and rice and served with tomato sauce and pickles). Hearty and filling, dishes are made using organic produce following original recipes and techniques. The décor is simple with some tables and chairs scattered inside and out with a few polish touches here and there.

Sepia Bistro transforms ordinary expectations into an extraordinary dining experience at this fine dining establishment. The ambiance reflects rustic elegance set in scenic surrounds soothed by lapping shores of a picturesque lake. Located near Ifafa, close to Bazley Beach in Pennington, Sepia Bistro extends a taste of the French over breakfast, lunch or dinner for a truly fine dining experience.

Serving light meals, seafood, grills and fusion cuisine, diners soak up the simple yet elegant surrounds touched a bit of modern flair. The menu spills seafood choices such as Norwegian salmon beurre blanc, or succulent crayfish dressed in a mustard ice cream. The Chateaubriand is prepared the traditional way, while the springbok carpaccio is served with tangy onion marmalade and chilli beetroot ice cream. Conclude the meal with a fusion of flavours ranging from the Cape brandy pudding to caramelised brie with fig and nuts.

Piatto Restaurant Grill welcomes with trendy and comfortable surrounds and modern styled interior that embraces the art of Mediterranean living. The menu entices with delicious Italian pasta dishes, authentic Portuguese cooking with a nostalgic hint of traditional LM flavour, Greek Moussaka and Lamb, tender, loose on the bone and seasoned with spices and wine. Enjoy the best of traditional Italian, Greek and Portuguese cuisine in the heart of the Garden Food Court.

Housed inside a grand historic house, the Wild Fig Café stands proud wrapped in beautiful gardens flanked by ocean views and local fauna and flora. Situated in Umdoni Park in Bothas Hill, open only on Sunday’s for afternoon tea, this elegant setting offers guests time out from everyday life and invites relaxation alongside tasty treats and a hot cup of coffee. Visit Wild Fig Café for a relaxing end to your weekend in the lush surrounds of Pennington, South Coast.

Located at Fern Hill Hotel, Snooty Fox is a cosy and unpretentious restaurant. The famous window box seats and stained glass give this place much acclaimed reputation. Classic French dishes spill off the extensive menu, presented in contemporary style. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and seating just under 60 diners, Snooty Fox is a must try, especially the Sunday carvery.

Nestled in the Underberg Village Mall, The Grind Café bursts with fresh salads, garden ripened produce and premium meats. High quality signature dishes and ever-changing specials compliment the menu ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If a quick coffee or tea takes your fancy, Grind Café stock Illy Premium Coffees and ice-cold Stella Artois beer. The wine list is one worth taking note of, with the John Platter seal of approval and rating on all wines. Relax in the adjoining bar for a few drinks, or sip a coffee watching children at play in the play area.