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The LivingRoom at Summerhill

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
Fine Dining South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 9 Belvedale Rd, Cowies Hill, Pinetown, 3610, South Africa
4.9
(353 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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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.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (353)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Sanele D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Jun 25
    Experience worth of a lifetime honour all thanks to Wandile and Johannes. Exhilarating 👌

  • Kundai C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Jun 25
    My sister and I loved it.

  • Vanessa B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Jun 25
    Absolutely wonderful evening tasting Keermont wines and superb locally sourced, grown and foraged KZN cuisine by the incredible Chef Richter (who had just run the Comrades Marathon) and his equally amazing and very passionate team. We absolutely loved it when the lights went out it makes the ambience even better :-), and we always enjoy Johanna's uplifting presence. Thank you. A superb evening indeed. PS Thank you for the fabulous salt ;-)

  • Sana M. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Jun 25
    Sadly our much anticipated visit to The Living Room did not meet expectations. We travelled all the way from Jhb to experience the restaurant that received accolades for best chef, however it was really not worth the trip or cost. Portion sizes were offensively small. As someone who is small in stature, I left hungry. Needless to say, my husband was starving and dissatisfied. I found the dessert the hardest to accept as a few crumbs on the plate, was being described as a cake, accompanied by a teaspoon of ice cream. Yes, the flavours were good but really not worth it when you are only receiving a few bites to determine the flavour. I am sad to say that it appears that the restaurant is using the accolade as a reason to charge exorbitant prices. Humble Ingredients like carrots and sweet potatoes, does not justify the high price of the meal. Salmon was served in a Portion the size of my pinky. I'm afraid I still can't figure out where the value of the meal is justified. Super disappointed and regretful of my visit. I had booked a seating for my folks next week. Needless to say I have cancelled it immediately.

  • Tarryn & David Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Jun 25
    It is always a pleasure to keep coming back. The food is exceptional

  • Karin Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    We had a wonderful dinner. We had the six course tasting menu with wine pairing. Every course was delicious and the wines were beautifully paired. What a wonderful experience!

  • Busi M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    Loved the experience. I would 100% do it again. Compliments to the chef/s. AMAZING.

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 27 May 25
    We had a phenomenal experience eating at TheLivingroom. Everything was outstanding and we would highly recommend the experience.

  • Fiona A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 May 25
    Incredible afternoon, every mouthful was an explosion of flavour. So thoughtfully put together. Paired perfectly with some really delicious wines. A brilliant experience.

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