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The Cradle Restaurant

Italian South African
Location Pointer Route T9, Kromdraai Rd, Lanseria, 1748, South Africa
4.4
(2820 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

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A modern architectural master piece in stone, steel and glass designed with retractable floor to ceiling glass doors on three sides, that literally lets the outside in. A long, wide verandah that endows diners with a 180° view of the game filled valley below, uninterrupted Highveld landscape beyond and above that African blue sky.

The restaurant is famous for the great breakfast fare, long lazy lunches, afternoon nibbles, and a fabulous wine list with a handpicked selection from the best South African boutique wine estates or a sumptuous dinner at the end of the day. The food theme is Bush – Bistro, where the kitchen team goes to great lengths to source only the best and freshesed country ingredients to surprise and delight.

Cradle Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site, only 10 minutes drive from Lanseria airport. With its panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, a perfect venue for special occasions.

This popular venue, situated on a 7000 hectares private nature reserve is a piece of heaven closer than you think.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 08h00 - 22h00

Specials

Heritage Day Special

Celebrate Heritage Day with a proudly South African 3-course menu for R650 per person. Choose from Greek Salad with Chicken, Ostrich Bobotie or Snoek Pate, followed by Oxtail, Lamb, Chicken or Fish, and finish with Peppermint Crisp Chocolate Tart. Please allow 2 hrs 45 mins for the experience, with selected mains taking up to 45 mins to prepare.

  • Thu, 24 Sep
  • Thursday only: 12:00 - 15:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 15 Jul 2026

Reviews (2820)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.3
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.6
  • Melanie Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jul 26
    The our side area needs to be cleaned up the tables was dirty and needs a good deep clean and the out side couches needs a good clean really makes on feel dirty having to site on them.

  • Karien Dined: 1 day ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jul 26
    We were very disappointed with the meal and the service Holandaise sauce on the eggs royale as disappointing Trout / salmon was bland Beef sausage was severly overcooked One extra item was missed All the extras we ordered were on the wrong plates The waitress spilled my coffee in the saucer and before I could vomplete my sentemce to ask her for another napkin she turned around and left!

  • Annemarie Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lovepp Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience N/A
  • Nicola Columbine Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Jul 26
    Superb! Will definitely be back

  • RGN Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Stasia K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gail H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    Very friendly and helpful staff

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