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The Skotnes Restaurant is the culinary arm of the Norval Foundation. Named after legendary South African artist and teacher Cecil Skotnes, the restaurant is naturally at home in the world of art.

Overlooking the foundation’s serene wetland and Sculpture Garden, the Skotnes seamlessly integrates nature and architecture. The menu pays homage to classical South African cuisine, while updating its flavours and distilling its ingredients to their simplest possible presentation.

All ingredients are sourced from local, small-batch suppliers, with the intention of supporting and uplifting local communities. At the helm of the Skotnes is Head Chef Delia Harbottle.

The Skotnes Restaurant was recognised by Eat Out Readers as “Highly Commended” in the Best Everyday Eatery Awards 2018.

Reviews (489)

4.4 out of 5.0
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.6
  • Katlego M. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Mathew B. Dined: 1 day ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gail M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Mar 23
    It’s always a pleasure to have a delicious meal at your beautiful venue.

  • PEKO PEKO L. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Mar 23
    An enjoyable evening out at the Museum, with a decent helping of western style asian food to go with the art. Food and ambience make the experience one that is both enjoyable, and of course tasty. Restaurant staff were attentive, helpful, and there when you needed them, and in the background when you didn't. A nice touch was assisting with parking tickets so that you didn't need to go to the machine. Kudos to the lighting and audio team in the Galleries, they are doing a stellar job. Your social media people really need to publicise the dinners more though, I'm sure more people would be interested in having a nice romantic date night at the museum. I'll definitely be back.

  • Elizabeth P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Antoinette Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 Mar 23
    The food was terrible!!

  • Alan M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 Mar 23
    Superb service from Thembani and other staff, as well as a lovely meal.

  • Mckayler M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ruth O. Dined: 1 month ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 28 Feb 23
    Waited an hour for our food. I had the eggplant drowning in butter. Awful. Do not recommend.

  • carmelina z. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 18h00
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 18h00
  • Thursday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 08h00 - 11h00, 12h00 - 18h00