Koringberg South African restaurant
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Koringberg The True Love Cafe in Koringberg, in the heart of the Swartland wheatfields, is a celebration of what is simple and pure and true.
It is a place of contrasts. Quiet calm in the refreshing Koringberg air, and loud laughter as old friends and new get together in the retro pub. Old masters on walls which are papered with newsprint. Ed Hardy tattoo designs and vintage portraits celebrating a mother's love.
For Fiamma Forsdick, owner of the True Love Cafe, coming to this sleepy dorp has felt like coming home. After 27 very successful years in the restaurant and catering business, she was ready for something different.
“I just love this place,” she says. “The people of Koringberg are genuine and decent. There's a great atmosphere here.”
Fiamma's establishment is certainly adding to that atmosphere. The restaurant alone is worth the hour's drive from Cape Town. Fiamma, who was trained in Switzerland and was the owner of the cookery school, Yum, as well as seven previous restaurants, is serving deceptively simple, country food.
“No towers or artistic drops of balsamic,” she declares. But the simplest cookery leaves the least room for error, and it is easy to recognise the touch of a master in her dishes.
The menu changes regularly, depending on what is in season, so its worth asking what's on offer when you make your booking. Or just pop in, you'll be sure to be delighted by the experience.
Opening hours are 09:00 until late, Wednesday to Sunday. To book, contact Fiamma Forsdick at 072 572 0586 or 022 423 8386.
Restaurants near Koringberg
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Piketberg South African restaurant
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Piketberg (16 km from Koringberg) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
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Piketberg (16.2 km from Koringberg) The Fat Catz Deli is situated in the cosy town of Piketberg, surrounded by the Cederberg mountains. Its unique and eclectic interior is perfect for enjoying a good book while indulging in a hearty breakfast or scrumptious lunch.
The café offers freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes, scones and bread. In the evening you can enjoy a tasty sundowner from the viewing deck before settling down for an African and Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Yzerfontein South African restaurant
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Yzerfontein (43.4 km from Koringberg) Located on Grootwater Farm, !Khwa ttu Restaurant entices with lighty, hearty and creative dishes picked fresh from the garden and baked fresh from the oven.
Housed in a 40 seater restored original farmhouse, perched on the hills, diners enjoy dining with a view and cooling tea garden complimented by famous vineyard wines.
The menu focuses on fresh products, homemade breads and decadent cakes. Weekends beacon 3-course meals and imaginative deserts.
Enjoy culinary creations from resident Swiss chef and a menu filled with hearty creativity at !Khwa ttu Restaurant in Darling.
Riebeek Kasteel Country restaurant
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Riebeek Kasteel (47.6 km from Koringberg) Bar Bar Black Sheep is a beautiful restaurant set in the picturesque winelands town of Riebeek Kasteel. Slow-cooked country-style cuisine can be enjoyed here and only the freshest locally sourced produce is used. Boutique and garisiste wines are offered and a great selection of other beverages are available. The beautiful setting, great food and relaxed ambience make for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.Bar Bar Black Sheep is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner, seven days a week for lunch and on Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.
Malmesbury Coffee Shop restaurant
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Malmesbury (48.8 km from Koringberg) Cherry Lane Coffee House and Deli is found in the farming community of Malmesbury. The restaurant has a distinct French theme and patrons can enjoy their meal and drink on the patio. There is also a lovely garden at the back. Guests have a selection of light meals available to them and the coffee is absolutely divine.
Johannesburg Portuguese restaurant
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Johannesburg (49.6 km from Koringberg) Housed in a 115 year historic house, in the historical precinct of Modderfontein, this heart warming country retreat invites cosy family get-togethers, intimate dinners and languid lunches.
Dine alfresco soaking up the lush park like gardens or appreciate the beauty of nature shaded by an old oak tree. Benches and umbrellas welcome relaxed outdoor lunches.
The dining room is perfect for old fashioned intimacy as is the enclosed veranda for those who enjoy a little more privacy.
Ideal for families, lovers and friends, dining at 33 High Street creates a memorable experience.
Malmesbury South African restaurant
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Malmesbury (49.7 km from Koringberg) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Darling South African restaurant
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Darling (51.2 km from Koringberg) Dine on roast lamb, veggies and salad concluding the meal with Evita’s famous koeksisters or malva pudding.
With bellies full and palates content, submerge yourself in lighthearted ambiance and performance at Evita Se Perron at the old Darling Railway Station.
Darling Health restaurant
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Darling (51.3 km from Koringberg) Chicory Cheese Café in Mantis Mall, Darling welcomes herself as Darling’s new chic restaurant flavoured by intuitive and seasonal meals.
The menu brims with freshly cooked, freshly squeezed, freshly baked and freshly ground goodies with option to dine indoors or alfresco on farm fresh country cuisine.
Share in the love of good food at Chicory Cheese Café, Darling.
Darling International restaurant
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Darling (51.3 km from Koringberg) Simoné is nestled within a quite cottage, warmed by crackling winter fires and comfortable ambiance.
The chalked up blackboard menu offers gourmet sandwiches, crispy schnitzels, crusty pies and tasty burgers layered with homemade patties.
A small wine list hints local and regional wines perfectly balanced to compliment hearty cuisine such as Sunday roast, which included succulent lamb, chicken pie, veg and roast potatoes; slow cooked oxtail, beer battered fish, chicken schnitzel, Simoné's bobotie, and gourmet burgers.
Simoné is the perfect Sunday venue, tranquil lunch venue and scrumptious breakfast any occasion dining venue.
Darling Country restaurant
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Darling (51.3 km from Koringberg) The décor exudes style and comfort, delectable meals and alfresco occasions in the sunlit rose garden.
Generous portions of creature comforts such as French toast, beer battered fish and slow roasted oxtail compliments the delicate flavours of locally produced wines.
A jungle gym and kiddies menu favours young palates while adults relax over a refreshing glass of wine and intimate meal.
Darling Fusion restaurant
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Darling (51.4 km from Koringberg) This tap room was recently opened to promote the exceptional experience of beer and food pairing. The Darling Brew has four unique flavours, namely their Slow Beer, Native Ale, Bone Crusher and Black Mist.
This growing pastime introduces its guests to new flavours and the art of beer and food coupling. Take a day trip to Darling with a friend or partner and stop over for some roasted, caramel Native Ale combined with melon and kudu bressaola, spicy Bone Crusher with tempura prawns in a Bone Crusher and sesame seed batter, or darling made cheese and meats platter with biltong pate with the marvellously mastered Slow Beer. There is a selection of light meals to pair with the originally brewed beers.
Darling Brew Slow Quarter is open on Mondays from 11:00 to 18:00, and Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00. The tap room is open on public holidays except Christmas day, and seven days a week during school holidays. Groups larger than eight should book in advance.
Darling South African restaurant
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Darling (51.4 km from Koringberg) Hearty South African cuisine with a traditional twist awaits diners in the cosy comforts of a barn, perfectly located for festive lunches and gracious dinners.
Immerse the palate in roasts, seasonal Waterblommetjie stew, boboti and rice, home-made chicken pie, curried Tripe (on request) amongst others, served with a variety of vegetables and fresh farm salads followed by sweet delights.
Located on the outskirts of Darling, Lelieblom Farm offers old time favourites around large family tables, perfect for celebrations or gatherings.
Take a lazy stroll breathing in the fresh country air after a languid lunch viewing the untouched and tranquil surrounds of Swartland Farm, Darling.
Darling Bistro restaurant
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Darling (51.4 km from Koringberg) Housed in a lovely cottage, extended by a small garden scattered with tables and chair, Bistro Seven welcomes country cuisine at its best.
Dine indoors warmed by intimate surrounds and crisp blue checked tablecloths before lingering in the cosy bar with a warming nightcap.
Try hearty soups, juicy steaks, crisp salads complimented by a small but well partnered wine list at Bistro Seven in Darling.
Darling International restaurant
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Darling (51.4 km from Koringberg) Boasting a unique mixture of French, Dutch, German and English, Café Mosiac pampers with delicious flavour.
Sample an array of coffee’s, cakes, calamari, chips, lasagne, salads and homemade pies alongside lighter meal and snacks.
A local watering hole and family rendezvous, Café Mosiac provides a pleasant escape from traditional dining establishments.
Darling Country restaurant
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Darling (51.4 km from Koringberg) The Marmalade Cat is a hidden treasure on the main road in Darling. The bright and colourful interior is inviting and the courtyard a lovely setting for a meal. The home-made meals such as chicken pie, stews and farm breakfasts are a real treat. Fridays are the only night that the restaurant is open for pizza night – end the night in a jovial dancing atmosphere!
Trading hours:
Monday to Sunday – 8 am to 4:30 pm;
Fridays – 6:30 pm to late by reservation only.
Darling South African restaurant
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Darling (51.9 km from Koringberg) Large bay windows open Darling and invite her scenic vistas into every meal.
The menu proffers relaxed South African cuisine with tranquil alfresco dining under the African sky amidst lush gardens the perfect setting for romantic interludes.
Try the salmon trout served on a potato cake for starters, followed by lamb shanks with cannellini beans and two-nut chocolate torte with vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy cooking of the highest standard complimented by fine Darling wines at Trinity Lodge
Darling Light Meals restaurant
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Darling (52.9 km from Koringberg) Located on the outskirts of Darling, where grazing cattle and olive groves greet the morning, this 70h olive farm takes the palate on a journey of growing, picking and cold pressing to the savoring delights of sampling these delicious morsels.
Enjoy a spring picnic dressed in wild flowers and the delicious flavours of olive jam, olive marmalade, olive bread, pastes complimented by cheese and wine on the farm.
Freshly baked bread and the lingering aroma of wood burned oven, creates a memorable journey at Darling Olives in Darling.
Darling Light Meals restaurant
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Darling (54.2 km from Koringberg) Organically grown produce captures the flavours of country cuisine, direct from the garden complimented by intense and bold wines from Cloof estate.
The menu entices with butternut ravioli, tossed in burnt sage butter, rocket and pumpkin seeds and shaved parmesan or chicken Caesar salad layered with cos Lettuce, croutons, crispy bacon, Italian cheese and creamy lemon Garlic and anchovy dressing. Round off the meal with a decadent chocolate pudding bursting with liquid chocolate centered pudding.
Disccover all this and more at The Cloof Kitchen and wine farm every Tuesday to Sunday.
Citrusdal Country restaurant
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Citrusdal (58.4 km from Koringberg) Set on the beautiful Modderfontein Farm in Citrusdal, you will find The Old Village - a rustic restaurant serving rustic cuisine with more than just a touch of gourmet. The menu changes every few days and is dependant on the availability of the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a hearty Sunday buffet that should not be missed. This is a true gem in these parts of the world.