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The LivingRoom at Summerhill

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly
9 Belvedale Rd, Cowies Hill, Pinetown, 3610, South Africa
(335 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20

The LivingRoom’s aim is to showcase our provinces culinary diversity from product to plate.

Additionally, we strive to be one of the country’s flagships regarding sustainability and community development.

Gourmet Guide Description

Here’s a refined, immersive dining experience that blends sustainability with fine dining, seamlessly. Situated in the lush surroundings of Cowie’s Hill, this restaurant, helmed by chef Johannes Richter, is celebrated for its deliberate commitment to being environmentally responsible, using seasonal fare sourced from its own garden or nearby farms. Johannes, with his fine French culinary training and passion for Asian techniques, crafts tasting menus that rotate based on the freshest ingredients available, ensuring every visit is a unique gastronomic expedition.

Dining is intimate and personal, with seating for only 30 guests, fostering a curated and interactive encounter where Johannes often presents the dishes himself. Diners can choose between a five- or seven-course tasting menu, paired with wines carefully selected by Johannes’ wife, Johanna. One standout plate is the guava, fermented acacia honey, and bitter green sorbet. Inspired by the chef’s childhood memories of guava roll, this dish brings back those sweet and tangy tastes in a nostalgic, yet sophisticated, way.

The most evocative moment comes with the mabele sour porridge and amasi granita. This clever take on a South African staple whisks one back to childhood while demonstrating the chef’s ability to reinvent traditional flavours within a fine-dining context. It’s followed by another playful reinterpretation of a TV bar, made with amasi and sorghum, leaving guests with indelible epicurean memories, old and new.

Reviews (335)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 5.0
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Julia R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 30 Apr 25
    The LivingRoom is one of the most incredible restaurants I have had the pleasure of going to, with an amazing food experience. The cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) were delicious. From drinks to food to staff, it was wonderfully special evening!

  • VIRESH D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kagiso R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 25 Apr 25
    Fantastic meal and remarkable service. We really enjoyed the first course, the Miso and chicken dishes as well as.the dessert. Wonderful layering of flavours all round and warm and attentive service. We look forward to visiting again!

  • RHO H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 23 Apr 25
    A thoroughly enjoyable all round experience. The service was professional, the food divine and the atmosphere was warm. Truly exceptional evening.

  • Suben M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 19 Apr 25
    We had the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing. What a gastronomical experience. Excellent food, personal service and great ambience.

  • Elaine K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Apr 25
    An unforgettable experience, made all the nicer by the highly professional staff. It was a culinary extravaganza, to say nothing of the wines served in exquisite glasses, chilled to perfection. Mouthwatering!

  • Elizabeth M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    Love everything about it.

  • Colette K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    We had six delicious courses over a long lunch. An absolute celebration of local foods done exceptionally well. High recommended.

  • Sarit S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Apr 25
    Great service, intimate setting. Should have comfortable seating for long service. Good wine list. Food was good, the vegetarian option was okay. Rather than trying to give similar veg as non veg in style, give more authentic veg option.

  • Carlyn S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 10 Apr 25
    Had an excellent evening. Food and service were exceptional. I would highly recommend

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday CLOSED