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Qunu Restaurant at Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

African Fine Dining South African
36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196
(1088 reviews)
RRR+

Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

Qunu introduces an innovative menu with bold flavours and an honest approach to cuisine, using only the finest South African cuts of meat, the freshest fish, handpicked seasonal ingredients and carefully selected produce from local artisans.

The Sommeliers interact with guests and delight in sharing their knowledge of local and international wines to ensure that the perfect wine is paired with your favourite dish.

Gourmet Guide Description

The Saxon Hotel Villa and Spa on the cusp of Sandton’s bustle is an
oasis of calm and luxury. It’s here that Qunu’s chef Matthew Foxon’s
contemporary take on classic cuisine showcases a fine balance of African
flavours, largely using produce from the hotel’s Sarapana garden. His
passion for sustainability is matched by his respect for ingredients.
The team are proud of their iconic space, named after the village
where Nelson Mandela grew up. It’s serene – white tablecloths and the
melodious sounds of the pianist tinkling on the keys, warm up the space.
The extensive wine list showcases SA’s finest wines, plus ensuring that
connoisseurs can quench their thirst with the world’s best.

The a la carte menu is broad in its appeal, so be sure to turn the pages
to peruse the vegan options. They’re imaginative and equally pleasing
in presentation, texture and taste. Drool over the tomato consomme
with espuma, basil, balsamic, watermelon and sunflower seeds and
the beetroot and goat’s cheese terrine with caramelized almond
crumb, burnt orange and sorghum.

The Sarapana salad with baobab mayo is an artistic presentation of
what is growing in their on-site garden. It’s here that Matthew and
his team draw inspiration and find serenity. The dessert selection is
compelling, but those in the know go for the Saxon torte, made with
64% Manjari chocolate and a milk chocolate whip, berry gel, raspberry
pate de fruit and vanilla ice cream – a fitting finale.

Classically-trained Matthew works hard at finding equally passionate
suppliers who offer organic and sustainable produce to supplement
what is grown on site and in their bush camp, Shambala. The top-class
property, and its cuisine, has a true sense of place.

Reviews (1088)

4.5 out of 5.0
Food 4.5
Value 4.2
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Prithie P. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 May 23
    Had breakfast there on Sunday morning. I paid for the meal through dineplan . I came in with 2 guests. Service was really poor . We had to wait endlessly to get the waiters attention. Simple stuff like coffees were not offered at the outset to us. There was just no attention to us at all. It was tiring having to call the waiters and wave our hands around to get service. The waiter then was often answering calls in the middle of taking our orders. He apologised and said that he was the only person on duty. I said that's fine but could not understand why the other waiters were just standing around? I think the worst was at the end of the meal when the waiter came to me and asked me to pay the bill. I told the waiter that I had paid already on dineplan the amount of R595.00 per person. He then told me that I did not pay the service charge. I told him that dineplan did not give me an option for the service charge and besides the service charge should be discretionary. He told me that I had to pay the service charge which I would have paid anyway despite the poor service. The waiter could have rather approached me and told me that the bill was settled and if I would have like to pay a gratuity??? After been treated so poorly and then to be "forced " to pay a service charge of more than 10% on an already exorbitant bill was not a good way to end breakfast. I was charged a service charge of R225 on a bill of R1785.00. I did not desire to query this in front of my guests as that would of been embarrassing to me. Was a really bad experience .

  • Amohelang P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Phumla H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 May 23
    The food was amazing, absolutely loved the experience. Excellent value for money. Not completely happy with the seating limitations but the indoor seating is not shabby either. Staff is highly attentive and ensure that we're well taken care of at all times. I'll certainly be visiting again.

  • Nomhle M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Curtis M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Cecilia Ivy S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    1.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 May 23
    I was highly disappointed made reservation, was send invoice and was served by different waiters ,. Paid for mother's day R2900 for 2 people when we asked for bill for drinks the guy says ooooh you ate brunch and the bill had 12,5% extra and they were asking me to pay that ,this is totally a rip off and my mother's day was spoiled completely, I asked them to review the bill with extra 12,5% really this is unethical and am not happy at all with the service that really spoiled my Day,I will never book this hotel again for

  • Thandu T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 May 23
    Brilliant good, great portions and exceptional service !!!5/5 stars

  • Lebogang M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Molebatsi L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 May 23
    It was my husband’s birthday and the team treated him like royalty. The food was exquisite and the service exceptional! The saxophonist played “happy birthday” for him and this was the cherry on top

  • Lerato N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Thursday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Friday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Saturday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30
  • Sunday 06h30 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h30