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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(5718 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 (5718)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Jonathan M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 26 May 26
    My favourite dining place, especially for special occasions. You guys are the best. I cannot think of any further recommendations except having a live music band every day that would do special song requests. I will gladly recommend Lingela.

  • Mageshni N. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 26 May 26
    Always the best

  • Ishana G. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 26 May 26
    Hi Ive booked well in advance last week for my birthday on the 24th Of May. They even made a note it was my birthday and said they would bring out a complementary dessert. At the end of our meal the waitress just brings the bill. I had to ask for the dessert and then the lady brings it out in foil. I mean for R450 to bring a dessert out in foil, it's a bit ridicilous. Please work on your service.

  • Khosi M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 May 26
    The experience is wonderful Im looking forward to be back again

  • Sharlen R. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 May 26
    Loved the variety although I felt the lamb lacked flavour and the deserts especially the mousse had a grainy texture. The pecan pies were delicious.

  • Nerina P. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Alyiah R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 May 26
    Great food great service love everything about it definately recommend to others

  • Anastasia C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Danielle K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 24 May 26
    Absolutely a beautiful experience every time .celebrated mums 60th birthday together with her 2 Grandies sharing the the same day . Definitely was no mistake made , everything I ate was well prepared and enjoyed . I do wish the prawns can be worked on though as they not only stick to their shells but taste really under done almost as if it's to rush cooked . Non the less the ambience , the rest of the food , the gentleman singing and entertaining everything was just perfect . Would definitely come back . And definitely worth the money spent .

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