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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(5600 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

Reviews (5600)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Keshnee M. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Mar 26
    thank you for a great experience however there were a few let downs. we afford ourselves this luxury annually as we celebrate our anniversary however it just seemed so congested with the loud music even though she sings beautifully..it was too loud for that confined space...then there is the singing of happy birthday ..its loud and you cannot even enjoy the meals and conversations...was terrible. the prawn station as well, we have to stand in lines only to receive 3 skewers and we were so disappointed as it was over grilled you could barely detach the prawn from the shell..chef was pleasant however we were so disappointed. the chops as usual was excellent. The service from Lucky was outstanding, he was so attentive ..outstanding..thank you. Sadly, in this economy it comes at a sacrifice made by the 4 of us however we were disappointed with a few things but well done on the improved deserts and replenishing of food..however the prawns was my greatest attraction and was let down.

  • Cami V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dhiyajal R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Mar 26
    Toilets were not clean. The food was good. Service was amazing.

  • Nandi S. Dined: 4 days ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0
  • Ashika S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Ntobeko M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • kathy T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Prawns were under cooked Beef roast cut too thick pieces Didn't get lamb roast was still in the oven Our waiter was exceptional always recommending what to try. On the ball with cleaning up the plates and drink refills. Standards have slipped since my last visit.

  • Shane H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Absolutely amazing

  • Nontobeko N. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Mar 26
    Very disappointed with ice cream only. Everything else very 👍 👍

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