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Salon

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Fine Dining Vegetarian Friendly
(706 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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.

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Reviews (706)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Peet V. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    One of the dinner best evenings in Cape town. Everything was amazing. The food representation from the different countries in the world was so tasteful and well presented paired with high quality wines. Thank you!

  • Mzimase D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 25 Apr 25
    Great service all round

  • Alexander G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 25 Apr 25
    It was an incredible lunch! The food was outstanding, offering a rich journey through different flavors and styles from around the world. Truly well done. Even though the service had a few flaws, our server, Thulani, did an exceptional job — interacting respectfully yet warmly with everyone at the table. He showed a deep knowledge of the wines and consistently went out of his way to accommodate our needs. It just proves again how much of a difference good service makes. Overall, the experience felt much closer to three Eat Out stars than two, and you truly get excellent value for your money.

  • Tapiwa K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Bryan C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 20 Apr 25
    Fantastic in every area! Food was top notch, every course done perfectly. The iconic wine pairing was exquisite and introduced us to new favorites. Highly recommend!

  • Tiffany D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 19 Apr 25
    A superb lunch hosted by a wonderful sommelier and waiter, just the right level of interaction. The food was sublime.

  • Joerg P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 18 Apr 25
    Thanks a lot to Carla and here team - a relally fantastic evening with a great food journey ! Very delicious flavors and thanks to Irene for the lovely way of hosting …. we‘l come back next year !

  • Jane B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Apr 25
    Sadley not the experience I was looking for. Artistically presented, serv in ce superb. The wine pairing was way too expensive and not enjoyed. Attention to other details like clean toilets with locking doors , was needed. The small envelopes with the menus and description was a nice touch. Would I recommend it to friends???? Unfortunately not.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday CLOSED