Plaston Restaurants

The open flowing spaces invite the seamlessly decorated ambiance into the dining experience inspired by international good honest food. Striking locally made chandeliers boasting over 6000 beads welcomes diners into this gem of creativity as seasonal and varied dishes grace the palate over relaxed breakfast and lunches.

Dine within the cosy interior or a intimate dining experience or enjoy café style ambiance on the sunny veranda wrapped in potted olive and orange trees. Ambiance music compliments the menu flowing with Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes including the likes of sushi and Chinese dishes alongside a chilled bottle of wine. The Fez Restaurant offers lunch and dinner in relaxed surrounds, the perfect place for sharing platters and a good bottle of wine.

For exquisite comfort food in warm and welcoming surroundings and friendly, attentive service, Salt Restaurant is the place to be. This multi-level, spacious, open-plan restaurant with contemporary and understated decor is a superb way to spend some time dining in comfort. A wood-burning fireplace adds to the homely ambience as does the open kitchen, where tantalising smells entice the diners. Creative and mouth-watering offerings, made with the freshest ingredients and served with a warm smile make Salt Restaurant the place to go for a truly relaxed and comfortable dining experience.

Fill your basket at this well stocked deli with home made jams and preserves, cheeses, cold meats, trout, imported Italian products, pastas and wines. Open daily Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sundays from 9am till 5pm.

The seasonal menu changes daily prompt by a great selection of bin ends, Sherries and grappas. Faded tapestries, ambient lighting and roaring fires welcome diners to an authentic dining experience brimming with English charm. Try a selection of meals such as the Thai green quail and egg noodle soup, baby beetroot Carpaccio with cream cheese and rocket or wild-mushroom risotto for starters. Mains offers succulent Rock cod fillet with buttered peas and chili pesto, or beef medallions with oxtail ravioli. Vegetarian delights such as oven-baked mushrooms simmered in white wine, smothered in cheese and grilled to perfection with a tapenade dressing tantalize the palate including meaty dishes such as herb-scented rack of lamb. Round off the meal with moist chocolate bread and butter pudding or a decadent hot sticky pudding.

This hidden gem secures wholesome delights such as wraps, baguettes and delicious tortilla’s alongside scrumptious vegetarian linguine with brinjal sauce and sundried tomato pesto. Enjoy fine wines on display alongside a delicious lunch dining alfresco under a shady tree followed by a decadent bake cake.

Linger on the balmy summer veranda drenched by the summer sun overlooking the green savouring excellent selections of continental and Mediterranean dishes. The a la Carte menu entices with unforgettable cuisine and the finest South African and International wines from the stocked cellar. This home away from home dining experience invites peacefulness and serenity touched by personal service and the added indulgence of dining in the private wine cellar sampling decadent fondue and raclette.

The simple menu offers something for everyone with fantastic views of the botanical gardens and a great wine selection that’s very reasonably priced. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners around comforting and funky meals, traditional favourites take on a new twist such as matured rump served with deep-fried Camembert and red-pepper sauce or bobatie spring roll, which is always a bestseller. Sunday buffets buzz with hungry palates and coupled with good service, fantastic views and great wine selections, Kuzuri is the place to be for an all round good dining experience.

Situated in a unique position above Nelspruit is Orange Restaurant.The breezy veranda provides scenic views across the town and into the valleys and a sundowner deck provides a great place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine from the well-stocked cellar.The delicious food is classically French but with modern flair, the decor is contemporary and the service impeccable. A superb dining experience awaits you at Orange Restaurant.

The continental menu inspires dishes blended with native French and Mediterranean touches with a hint of local flair. Try the smoked trout roulade with spinach and horseradish cream, or the fillet with green peppercorn sauce. The décor is upmarket and friendly, with splashes of colour adding warmth alongside a cracking winter fire. Dine alfresco during warmer months of the patio lit with flickering candles and starry skies. Local wines compliment meals at this warm and inviting establishment in Ferreira Street, Nelspruit.

This relaxed eatery serves comfort food at its best, with a large menu offering an array of delightful choices. Alongside standard pizza and pasta, weekly specials and heavenly fillet served with gorgonzola and red port sauce, diners relish in hearty meals, created with flavour and taste, satisfying until the last mouthful. Linger with a jug of cool Sangria during balmy summer afternoons or kick back with a bottle of wine and crispy pizza. However you choose to dine at Trattoria Sefano, you will find yourself comforted with hearty and satisfying meals in a relaxed setting.

The menu favours seasonal produce beautifully crafted into gastronomic delights that relax and enlighten the palate. The décor boasts natural light and high ceilings dressed in shades of sky blue complimented by oversized chandeliers for a touch of elegant glamour. Spacious seating allows for privacy during business lunches or romantic dinners and adds a sense of space and atmosphere to the dining experience. Enjoy a menu laced with old favourites and adventurous new dishes coupled with an award winning wine list that embodies thoughtful delights at Zest on the corner of Bitterbessie and Flamboyant Street, Nelspruit

A warm welcome awaits you at Tangerine, Nelspruit. Uncomplicated cuisine, based on French cooking but with an interesting Asian twist is the order of the day. Dishes, ranging from meat and poultry to seafood and vegetarian options, are created and presented with care and served with a smile by the attentive staff. A nice list of fine wines provides the perfect accompaniment. The decor is invitingly modern with a baroque theme, creating bold lines that catch the eye.

Housed in an original colonial farmstead boasting sweeping views over the lowveld and valley, diners enjoy gourmet cuisine in an atmosphere that compliments fine dining. Romantic dinners are further enhanced by this candlelit restaurant and official Chaine des Rotisseurs blazon.

Situated on the shores of De Goma Lake, this tranquil retreat oozes romance and fine dining; a delightful assortment of culinary masterpieces suited for all palates. Dining at Feathers is a home away from home experience, welcomed by its charm and hospitality, with a fusion of international flavours blended effortlessly with a touch of South African flare. Ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Feathers Restaurant makes for a memorable dining experience in the Hulala Lakeside Lodge, Mpumalanga.

Enjoy dining on the deck overlooking the garden and farmlands or inside warmed by the welcoming décor. Once monthly you can join us for our famous “Pudding Club” which is held every first Friday of the month where you can come and indulge your sweet tooth with a selection of 6 desserts after having a delicious main course. The a la Carte menu offers a variety of delicious meals suited for any occasion dining with a well appointed wine list paired to compliment each meal.

Nestled inside a lovely manor house complimented by views of litchi plantations, Blue Mountain Lodge enjoys easy on the palate dishes layered with tasteful and exciting combinations. The menu boasts Continental classics for breakfast, lunch or dinner paired with an impressive wine list and stocked cellar. Try spiced prawn kebabs served on green asparagus with a cocktail tomato emulsion, or brinjal and halloumi cheese wrapped in spring-roll pastry. Try a guava sorbet before indulging in the gourmet selection of mains. Blue Mountain Lodge favors a gracious and professional dining experience that makes this elegant occasion one to remember.

For a truly interesting and inspiring African dining experience, Kuka is the place to be. The food is superb, fusing African cuisines from all over the continent and jazzing them up to present a menu full of cosmopolitan offerings. Open all day long and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuka is the perfect spot for whatever you desire, be it a full meal with family or a tantalising cocktail with good friends.

A wonderfully wild dining experience, the Hippo Hollow restaurant provides a unique setting in which to enjoy superb food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner from a continually updated menu offering local food in all its wonderful forms.

Resting in the heart of the lowveld exuding a stylish yet relaxed ambiance, Rissington Inn tempts a wide variety of traditional dishes with an authentic twist. Indulge in country favourites such as ostrich carpaccio, served with rocket, beetroot carpaccio, brinjal crisps and chopped olive dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For mains, try the tarragon trout, tender pan-fried trout fillets on a bed of spinach, with a creamy tarragon sauce (served separately), julienne vegetables and gratin potatoes. Desert touches on a classic apple pie laden with cinnamon and raisins, served hot or cold. Alongside firm favourites, Rissington Inn offers wonderful soups, interesting starters, succulent trout dishes, fine curries, tender fillet steaks and a range of vegetarian dishes to suit the most discerning palate.