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The Cradle Restaurant

Breakfast Italian South African
Location Pointer Unnamed Road, South Africa
4.5
(2827 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

Reviews (2827)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Nolwandle Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 05 Jun 25
    Food took some time to prepare but all was excellent.

  • Lebogang M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Des Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kim Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    Food is excellent ,meals are pricey tho,so be prepared to blow the budget. Stunning views on the patio . There was slight miscommunication from the waitress regarding the starter option and the quasadilla that arrived was very underwhelming. My chicken starter was very tasty. Main meal was excellent and dessert was a dream. But the real star is the facility and the setting immediately relaxes one

  • Nthabiseng D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    No service from the waiter we left very unhappy and food took forever to come

  • Edwin Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    0.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    The food was excellent but it took nearly one hour to arrive

  • Louise G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    Absolutely loved my experience

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    Always brilliant was myself and brothers 59th birthday. Enjoyed it very much.

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