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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(6300 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 (6300)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Vinolia S. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    Seating must be improved and adjustment in food, excellent service from Chef Adil and my waiter.

  • Busisiwe M. Dined: 3 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    It was great good atmosphere

  • Tshiamo T. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    Best experience. We’ve never had so much fun. The food was very delicious! Everything was impeccable Will definitely come back

  • Sasheel Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    All perfect

  • Thanda G. Dined: 5 days ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 02 Jan 26
    4yrs ago I made a booking at Elangeni Hotel and stayed for 3 days, everything was out of this world. However this time it was different, I thought I was going to stay at Elangeni as before but I stayed at Maharani which according to my observation the standard is not the same as the Elangeni. Maharani looks old and dull and I was not impressed at all. I was at room 2837, the sofas are old as well as the bedding. The window is a bit smashed and looks old as well. To be honest I didn't enjoyed my stay at Maharani

  • Shivani I. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Terence P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    I did not have a booking but was put on a waiting list in case of a possible cancelation. We were really greatful to he given a booking as we celebrated our 38th wedding Anniversary. Thank you for making it special.

  • Ntokozo K. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    Everything was exceptional. My family and I enjoyed.

  • Kuben M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0
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