Jenny Handley shares her insights into how leading South African restaurants like Aubergine, Pot Luck Club, and La Colombe have thrived for over a decade through consistency, creativity, and a clear culinary vision.
We’re excited to reveal the results of the 2025 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the top 100 restaurants in South Africa – all based on your reviews! With over 330,000+ reviews for 1,700+ local eateries, these awards showcase the very best dining spots across the country.
On Saturday, 16 August 2025 Chefs Ivor Jones and Wesley Randles are coming together for a once-off wild-sourced tasting menu at Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia – where fire, foraging, and fine dining come together for one night only.
Chef Phil Carmichael is closing Mill St Bistro in Stellenbosch, just one year after its award-winning debut, to open a new restaurant on a nearby wine farm. Following its 2025 Luxe Restaurant Award win, the move marks an exciting new chapter in Carmichael’s ingredient-driven, fermentation-focused culinary journey.
Discover COY’s new Sunday dining experience, SunDAZE – a relaxed, fire-driven menu featuring seasonal, shareable dishes crafted by chefs Teenola Govender and Geoffrey Abrahams. Enjoy great food, soulful live music, and stunning V&A Waterfront views, perfect for ending your weekend in style.
Jenny Handley shares what makes award-winning restaurants stand out, from culinary excellence and consistency to diner experiences that keep guests coming back.
Discover Ouzeri in Cape Town, a top Cypriot-Greek restaurant on Wale Street, now part of the 50 Best Discovery collection. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavours with a modern twist.
We’re excited to reveal the results of the 2024 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the top 100 restaurants in South Africa – all based on your reviews! With over 320,000 reviews for 1,360 local eateries, these awards showcase the very best dining spots across the country.
The award-winning Bistro at Brookdale in Paarl unveils its new winter menu. Executive Chef Gary Coetzee expertly blends comforting French bistro classics with South African influences.
Chef Caitlin Kennedy uncovers four notable trends from the 2023 South African restaurant awards. The Cape reigns supreme, fine dining evolves across the world, and dining “experiences” win favour.
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