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Salon

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Fine Dining Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer Ist Floor, silo building, The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.8
(781 reviews)
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  • Romantic
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

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Welcome to SALON, where culinary innovation and immersive dining converge to create unforgettable experiences. Founded by world-renowned chef Luke Dale Roberts, SALON invites you to celebrate the flavors of the world.

Under the guidance of Executive Chef Carla Schulze, SALON celebrates a fusion of flavors and creativity that reflects Luke’s diverse experiences and inspirations. Each dish on our menu is a testament to Luke’s passion for exploration and his dedication to crafting exceptional culinary experiences.

Step into our luminous golden portal and enter a world of refined elegance and timeless charm. Adorned with crisp white tablecloths and surrounded by an ambiance of sophistication, every detail at SALON is crafted to elevate your dining experience.

Experience the global tasting menu—a curated selection of dishes that showcase Luke’s innovative approach to traditional cuisines. Drawing from his encounters with diverse cultures and culinary traditions, each bite at SALON tells a story of discovery and craftsmanship.

Join us as we redefine the art of dining and celebrate the joy of exploration. At SALON, every meal is an opportunity to savor the finest flavors from around the world, expertly crafted by Chef Luke Dale Roberts, Chef Carla Schulze, and their talented team.

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.

Opening Hours

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

Specials

A Global Culinary Expedition

At SALON, Luke Dale Roberts latest signature restaurant, guests are invited on a refined six-course journey with the Explorer Menu, a celebration of the beautiful, seasonal South African produce paired with European technique. Created by Luke and Executive Chef Carla Schulze, this new menu draws on Lukes travels and the countries that have inspired his culinary approach. R875 per person

  • 22 Jun - 30 Sep
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 20:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 14 May 2025

Reviews (781)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Karyn B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    The food is absolutely outstanding and served by a team of experts that pay attention to every detail. Don’t even ask if you should go, just plan for when.

  • Barry’ D. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    We really enjoyed the meal. Ambience a bit noisy for us. Loved almost all the food except for the wagyu and chestnut snack, which we all thought didn’t work at all. Liked the wait staff!

  • Sebastien B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Vanessa W. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Sep 25
    Amazing food, it was a flavor explosion. Whoever answers the telephone there needs some training though

  • Dino P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Sep 25
    An excellent evening. Food was delicious and the wine pairing was outstanding

  • Leanne V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Sep 25
    From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, every detail of our evening at Salon was exceptional. The attention to detail was beyond anything we’ve experienced before. The food was absolutely delicious – bursting with flavour, fragrance and colour. The combinations of ingredients were masterfully curated, and the presentation was beautiful. We enjoyed the Explorer Menu, which was both satisfying and perfectly portioned – every course felt balanced and thoughtful. It was an incredible dining experience that offered excellent value for money. Highly recommended!

  • Nicole F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Sep 25
    There is not much that can be improved when it’s almost perfection, a great deal of thought goes into every detail from smoky ice to bring out fragrances in cocktails that somehow marry perfectly with the course you are enjoying! Exquisite plating, perfect sauces…. Beautiful ingredients and a refreshing approach to making amazing food that is very easy for the guest to enjoy. All the dishes are all very technically difficult dishes to produce but they translate beautifully onto the plate without bombarding your palate or fighting against each other. Will be returning for more!

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  • Desre l. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Sep 25
    The food was sublime! I cannot explain it better than that! It was amazing! Chef Carla puts her heart and sole on a plate We were the only table in the restaurant upon our arrival at 6pm till another table arrived at only 8pm. It felt weird in the beginning which is why I only gave a 4 for ambience - but Thulani our Waiter made us feel so welcome and at ease! What an amazing experience - thank you!

  • Stefan M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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