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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(5814 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 (5814)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Anita M. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Jun 26
    Food was not all that great,

  • Maggie M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Jun 26
    All was good besides the ladies at check in for the seating area. They were not polite, didn't have a smile on their faces and seemed to be very annoyed for some reason

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Jun 26
    My family of 30 thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The food was extremely delicious & the waiters were so amazing...Well done for great service. We will definitely return.

  • Reshma G. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Jun 26
    We enjoyed the meal . Beautiful atmosphere. We will be back soon

  • Rajen P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Jun 26
    Excellent

  • Natasha G. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Jun 26
    Was absolutely amazing. Loved the love entertainment

  • Adrian M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Jun 26
    Absolutely amazing dining experience. Staff friendly and smiley. Clean, neat and well setup buffet restuarant. A variety of food for everyone's taste. Will definitely recommend. Definitely Durbans best buffet to date. Adrian.

  • Kaitlin G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Jun 26
    Excellent Food And Excellent Customer Service

  • Shreshtha H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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