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The Cradle Restaurant

Breakfast Italian South African
Location Pointer Unnamed Road, South Africa
4.5
(2925 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 (2925)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.7
  • Jack Dined: 1 day ago
    2.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 Aug 25
    Minestrone soup not good

  • Graham Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    Lovely ambiance, just dishes rather pricey as well as drinks

  • Thobekile K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    I loved everything about the place. Our waiter was Matome and he was so good and Professional 🥰😊😊 My partner and I enjoyed every moment 🫡

  • Jill Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    Poor service and food disappointing for what it.costs! Staff need better service training!

  • Susan W. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    The food was good but not 'wildly exciting' - but it is a lovely venue with friendly service and a lovely ambience

  • Willem Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Connie Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Almerie B. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
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