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Salon

Fine Dining Tapas
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

SALON: A new multi-course fine dining journey by Luke Dale Roberts, the culinary visionary behind the renowned restaurant, The Test Kitchen.

The concept of the Journey menu showcases each country that Luke has worked in, focusing on a signature dish from that country’s culinary heritage, with the menu being small focused and interactive. Diners are encouraged to come along on a voyage that shows Luke’s evolution and influences as a chef.

“It takes my decades of travelling, tasting and cooking in some incredible kitchens around the world, and condenses it all into a nine-course exploration of all the wonderful flavours and dishes I’ve encountered along the way,” says Luke.

Gourmet Guide Description

On the first floor of the silo building in Woodstock’s trendy Old Biscuit Mill, there’s an intimate and sophisticated dining salon adorned with white tablecloths that warm the sexy room. Legendary Luke Dale Roberts and his dedicated, talented head chef Carla Schulze have elevated the offering since opening in April 2023. The Journey menu, a multi-course, inventive epicurean experience of 11 courses, awaits the discerning diner. Add the pioneer or iconic wine pairings courtesy of sommelier Tadiswa Chikwanha, and you’ll have the perfect evening.

Tracing Luke’s impressive global career trajectory from his British roots, the menu transverses Asia to Europe, Latin America to South Africa, his home for nearly 20 years. In Mexico, you might devour the chipotle tuna Caesar paired with a cocktail that marries tequila and jalapeños
perfectly with a kick. A British cheese and pickle sandwich could be followed by a sojourn in France for duck Suzette. The seven-day-aged duck with a citrus emulsion and duck stew is served tableside with a touch more fun than fuss. The Korean beef fillet boasts a heady
flavour combination of mirin tea, ssamjang, kimchi, and ponzu – all vying equally for attention. Return to France for a dessert that pays true tribute, perhaps a madeleine.

Carla is excited about the new additions to the menu that celebrate South African ingredients. Here, tradition is turned on its head. Classics are reinvented and elevated with fun and finesse, à la LDR, a fitting tribute to how the land of opportunity has embraced this talented chef, and how he, in turn, has embraced all that it offers.

Reviews (620)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Naz M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lyndsey V. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Feb 25
    The food was mostly very good- a couple of the dishes were a little bland. A nice experience that we all enjoyed but very pricey too.

  • Goetz S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Feb 25
    superb like all restaurants of LDR. sitting side by side was unusual but then we felt like in a lounge of a theatre. wonderful stuff, specially the sommelière from congo!!! will be back nest season!!

  • Lotta J. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Feb 25
    Incredible service, delicious food with fun storytelling. A fantastic evening. Thank you!

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Feb 25
    Can honestly say in my top 3 restaurants ever. I'm 48, line in the UK and have travelled a fair bit. Just beautiful food, griendly professional staff and incredibly tasty. Thank you Salon!

  • Steff P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 08 Feb 25
    One of the best meals I’ve had in my life, I don’t know why this place hasn’t been fully discovered yet!

  • Mark K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Angela L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 06 Feb 25
    Awesome meal and service. We really enjoyed it

  • Evan D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 06 Feb 25
    Fantastic is the only way to describe our meal. Recalling the very best days of The Test Kitchen, the food was outstanding and adventurous, perfectly balanced in flavour and beautifully plated. The room is lovely and the staff are probably the most professional in Cape Town. All in all, the most sophisticated meal to be had in Cape Town right now.

  • Dimitra B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Feb 25
    The best Restaurant in Capetown

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  • Monday 16h00 - 23h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED