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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(5992 reviews)
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  • Buffet

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Earning the reputation as the best buffet in Durban, Lingela at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is a perennial favourite both with hotel guests and Durban locals. Lingela turns the tables on traditional buffets, inviting diners to interact with the chefs who will prepare dishes to your taste.

A range of starters, salads and side dishes, casseroles, Durban curries, breyani, tandoori oven specialities and a carvery with all the trimmings are included in the buffet selection. Choose your favourite at the carvery from roast leg of Karoo lamb with mint sauce, roasted farm fresh chicken with cranberry sauce as well as tender roast beef with horseradish. The dessert buffet offers a selection of gateaux, tartlets, mousses and sweets - the perfect finish to a sumptuous feast at Lingela Restaurant.

Just the Way You Like It

Select your desired cut of meat or seafood, from tender steak and cutlets to succulent prawns and fish, which our chefs will then prepare to your taste. Rare to well done, fried or grilled – you tell us how you like it.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Saturday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 22h30

Specials

Saturday Seafood Safari Lunch

Every Saturday, come enjoy our seafood themed buffet, which includes our popular live action cooking and features seafood specific menu items.

  • 6 Jun - 26 Dec
  • Saturday only: 12:30 - 15:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Jun 2026

Reviews (5992)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.6
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Irani B. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    THE LAST TIME WE VISITED DURINH EASTER. THE COLD AND HOT DRINKS WERE INCLUDED. LAST NIGHT THE WAITER TRIED TO CHARGE US BECAUSE CERTAIN SOFTDRINKS AND CERTAIN HOT DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED. i WOULD BE GREATLY DISAAPOINTED IF THE WAITER WAS TO PAY ...AS WERE FINALLY NOT CHARGED FOR THESE ITEMS. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO INFORM US WHJEN BOOKING...WHAT IS COVERED IN THE BUFFET AND WHAT IS EXCLDUED. THIS COULD HAVE AVOIDED AN ARGUMENTS.

  • Avinash G. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Wonder M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Slie C. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ashwin R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    Excellent service and my stay here was absolutely awesome, every thing was perfect

  • Judy M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    Very good experience

  • Kerusha K. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    Lingela never disappoints. It's always a fantastic experience all round. Love it!

  • Zama M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    Cheers to our Waitress his name is Mishack who always made sure if we still fine, the chefs who always kept a smile on their face 👌 the food was amazing.

  • Graig P. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Aug 26
    Service was very good and would definitely visit again

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