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The Cradle Restaurant

Italian South African
Location Pointer Route T9, Kromdraai Rd, Lanseria, 1748, South Africa
4.4
(2774 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

3- Course Fathers Day Lunch

Join us at Cradle Restaurant on 21 June from 12:00 to 17:00 for a special dining experience at R685 per person. Enjoy a choice of Seared Tuna starter, followed by mains including Chicken Ballotine, Oven-Roasted Leg of Lamb, Prime Beef Fillet, or Grilled Line Fish, and finish with our signature Tiramisu Cipriani dessert. Advance booking is recommended.

  • Sun, 21 Jun
  • Sunday only: 12:00 - 17:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 8 Jun 2026

Reviews (2774)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.3
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.6
  • Nsovo M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Craig Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Jun 26
    I took an international guest out for dinner. He was suitably impressed, as was I.

  • Walter R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maki Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    I was recommended by a friend and I must say that it was a totally amazing experience. Shout out to the bartender, he makes the best cocktail 🍹 in town 🇿🇦

  • BIDITSWE Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Everything was exceptional, except the fact that we couldn't walk into the restaurant with Balloons for friend 😏

  • SOLOFELANG Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Richard Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kgomotso P. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.7
    Food 5.0
    Value N/A
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Vusani S. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jun 26
    Will do it again

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