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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.6
(6033 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 (6033)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.6
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Bianca H. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful experience at Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing, the service was friendly and professional, and everything was well looked after. The staff were attentive and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Lingela to anyone looking for a great experience and excellent hospitality. I’ll happily visit again!

  • Keshnee P. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    This is one of the most talked about buffet and on my bucket list for years and it was my first time there …its was spectacular the whole experience even though is was so busy every thing had order staff wheee so professional and friendly and the entertainment just completely blew us away definitely coming back

  • sunil r. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    Always a great experience good food and awesome staff

  • Letitia P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 04 Sep 26
    Excellent

  • SANDEEP R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Xolani M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
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