Monteseel Restaurants

The Pot and Kettle in Hillcrest has over 15 years of experience and it shows. Known amongst the locals for the tastiest home-style cooking and gorgeous views of the Valley of 1000 Hills, this modest but well-designed eatery boasts a menu full of sumptuous options for breakfast, light bites and lunches. The cakes are a must-try and all home-baked and the kids haven’t been forgotten about with a menu all to themselves. A superb family spot, The Pot and Kettle is a great place for whiling away a lazy afternoon.

The Chanteclar Hotel offers a choice of two well appointed dining rooms, each providing a unique setting and ambiance for idle chat and delicious food. The gourmet Zebra and Leopard Room entices with fine fare and excellent service, warmed by a roaring winter fire, perfect for secluded dinners and romantic meals. Enjoy legendary Sunday lunches, which draw regular visitors from all around, an excellent day of fine food and wine. The extensive kiddies play area invites relaxation for parents with an outdoor paved terrace securing a lingering lunch in the solitude and beauty of 1000 Hills. Soak up the balmy summer dining alfresco or enjoy a leisurely meal at the bar. The ladies bar calls for an intimate dining affair shaded by original stonework and crackling winter fire. The Chantecler Hotel is the perfect place to linger and indulge in the beauty of Madwala Conservancy and tantalising fare.

The Olive Garden is situated in one of KZN premier nursery settings wrapped in tranquil ambience and idyllic surroundings. Soak up the surrounds on the deck surrounded by fauna and flora while pampering the palate with homemade cakes, freshly baked scones, muffins and almost everything else that will tempt your hearts desire. Light lunches compliment a home-style country cuisine boasting exceptional food and relaxed environment. Tempt your taste buds with heavenly fare and idyllic surrounds at The Olive Garden Restaurant.

A truly unique and festive night out awaits you at Greensleeves, Hillcrest. Wenches and lackeys tend to your every whim and won’t be the least bit offended if you refer to them by their role in shouting ‘wench!’ should you need a refill. After you have dined to your heart’s content, the medieval theme continues with dancing til late. Be truly entertained at this one of a kind eatery.

Enjoy an extensive Mediterranean menu in a laid back spot at Olive and Oil. Though focusing on superb seafood, Olive and Oil boasts delicious offerings to suit every taste. A very children-friendly eatery, parents can take a load off and relax as the children-friendly area occupies the kids. Superb food and a relaxing environment make Olive and Oil an excellent venue for casual and satisfying dining.

Serving traditional Italian fare in an elegant setting, La Strada Ristorante is the perfect venue for intimate lunches or alfresco dining. The menu boasts extensive Italian food combined with quality local and imported ingredients. Pastas are handmade on the premises with pizzas known as the best in Durban. Boasting a traditional mosaic tiled wood-fired pizza-burning oven using old age Italian techniques, pizzas cook to crispy-layered perfection. Venture off with a daring combination or stay safe with a traditional quattro stagioni or branch out and try one of the unusual gourmet pizzas. For carnivores, there are aged steaks and a wide variety of fish and chicken dishes. La Strada Ristorante embraces Italy with rustic elegance and warms the palate with hearty Italian fare.

This fine bistro restaurant boasts rare classic dishes reflecting various influences from around the globe. Gracing an elegant ambience bursting with a fusion of flavours, Aubergine and Andreotti’s offer bistro dining at its best. The décor embraces a contemporary setting perfect for languid lunches and decadently elegant dinners.

Zest Restaurant delights the palate with fresh seasonal produce and ingredients enrobed into daily specials and signature dishes. Funky and comfortable, diners can enjoy casual dining, lunches and special occasions in a contemporary setting complimented by an ever-changing menu and exceptional wine list.

Driven by passion for food and love for feeding people, Sprigs seduces the palate with delicious seasonal creations. Indulge in healthy buffet style lunches or linger over a creamy cup of coffee or tea sampling an array of decadent cakes and tempting tarts. Savour the islands of sexy salads before rounding off your meal with one of their devilish deserts. Sprigs in Kloof delights the palate with fresh, mood enhancing food perfect for lazing the day away enjoying nature’s delights.

Drawing patrons from near and far, Stoker’s Arms is housed quite appropriately in what was originally the Kloof Railway Station. An original log fireplace crackles during chilly winter nights and an old fashioned steam carriage resides permanently as part of the Stoker's pub.  Step into Stoker’s Arms old world charm and tuck into hearty English Pub fare washed down with one of their extensive range of beers on tap. It's a wonderful place for kids and is known for excellent pub grub. Stoker's is also a great place to catch the 70 year-old Steam Train that stops to fetch patrons for a trip to the 1000 Hills area.

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.

This authentic Irish restaurant boasts a unique ambience where conversation and the good old cheer of life beacons patrons to kick back and relax. Situated in the heart of Westville, Waxy O’ Connors serves wholesome and hearty pub grub with delicious home made pies and casseroles like the georgie porgie pie - cubed beef and button mushrooms slowly cooked in a red wine, ale and brown onion sauce or the beef guinness casserole, cubed beef, slowly stewed with guinness, bay leaf and carrots. The speciality dishes include the green peppercorn fillet stuffed with mushrooms, green peppercorns, and mozzarella served with a fresh peppercorn sauce or Waxy's chicken, crumbed, stuffed deep-fried chicken breast, with bacon, mushroom, mozzarella and topped with a tangy cheese sauce, served with vegetables and fries. Savour traditional Irish pub grub and authentic ambience at Waxy O’ Connors, a place where you can relax and yourself.

Enjoy an elegant restaurant and deli experience with impeccable service at Sage. This friendly and unprententiously upmarket establishment proffers sumptous dishes. The breakfasts, in particular, are well worth a try. Eat in and enjoy your meal on the veranda that looks over the kitchen, or pick up a delicious ready to go meal like a homemade pie, or a delectable quiche. Whatever you choose, you can be assured of a satisfying meal courtesy of Sage.

Le Troquet entices with archways and exposed beams dressed in elegant drapes and soft orange hues against a caramel palate. The simple menu exudes authentic French cuisine complimented by excellent service and warm atmosphere. Take delight in the wild mushroom pancake or seafood pancake filled with fresh mussels, shrimps and mushrooms in a white wine sauce. For meat lovers try the two fillet mignons flamed with brandy served with green peppercorn sauce or the rabbit, cooked in cream and mustard - a favourite selection of many faithful clienteles. Formal yet affordable, Le Troquet uses the best and freshest ingredients with daily specials and extensive wine list. Noted as a national treasure in Westville, Le Troquet will tickle the palate with fresh classic cuisine at the Village Market in Westville.

Celebrated cuisine that embraces purity and understanding, with no décor to speak of, just a warm heavenly atmosphere for vegetarians. Reminiscent of boarding school dining rooms, Govinda’s serves economical meals just south of Durban in the suburb of Chatesworth.

Global Wraps can be enjoyed 24/7 with each wrap designed to nourish and promote sustained energy. Start the day with breakfast wraps, a kick-start of boiled egg, bacon, sliced potato, mozzarella and chopped tomato combined in one power breakfast wrap. Tasty sensations from around the world grace the wraps with flavours and spices enticingly combined to transport your palate on a culinary journey. Enjoy midday and evening wraps designed to see you through the day combined with flavours infused from the Mediterranean, spicy chicken with peanut sauce from Thailand, mozzarella, basil and sun-dried tomatoes from Italy, Cajun chicken spiced with chilli salsa from Mexico. Global wraps is the modern alternative to fast food boasting flavourful spicy combinations with the freshest natural ingredients.

This bohemian restaurant delights with roaring log fires and African inspired cuisine that makes for an evening of good food and welcoming ambiance. Dine within the intimate surrounds or enchanted garden or view the city lights onboard the rustic deck. The menu tantalises with an array of dishes such as traditional German Eisbeins, Thai, Moroccan, Venison potjies and delightful African dishes. Enjoy bohemian dining at its best at Little Moravia.

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.

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.

Years of experience make this friendly eatery a great place for traditional Italian food. The finest Italian herbs are used to create the tastiest dishes care of the passionate and dedicated team behind the scenes. Popular options are the Calamari Siciliani starter and the baby Peri Peri Chicken. A relaxed atmosphere along with delicious food and beautiful views ensures that a visit to this vibrant restaurant will be a most enjoyable one.