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The Small Restaurant

French Mediterranean South African
Location Pointer 58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson 6705, Western Cape, South Africa
4.4
(146 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views

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Menu
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The Small Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with all bookings by appointment. There is seating both inside the Manor House and on the patio beside the hotel gardens. A classic menu with refined seasonal dishes elevating the best in local produce is served alongside choice wines from the valley.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 10h30, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 10h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 08h00 - 10h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 08h00 - 10h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 08h00 - 10h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 08h00 - 10h00, 12h00 - 15h00, 18h00 - 20h30

Reviews (146)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Du Toit B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Mar 26
    This is a real find. The setting is small town rustic but with panache. Our waiter was really special. Great experience

  • Leonhard L. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Mar 26
    We found it very inappropriately that your Bookkeeper Lady occupied the best 4 seater table in the Restaurant at the prime Dinner time with Exel sheets, phone and Lab Top to do her work while guests had to sit at the slightly to small Dinner Tables. Guests

    The Small Restaurant responded on Fri 27 Mar 26:
    Dear Leonhard, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused during your dining experience, please allow me to clarify that the individual you referred to was in fact a guest, and not a member of our staff. That said, we fully understand the situation may have appeared and how it may have impacted the overall ambience. At our establishment, we are committed to ensuring that all guests enjoy a relaxed and uninterrupted dining experience. Your feedback has been noted, and we will be attentive in managing table allocation during peak service times to avoid similar situations in future. We truly value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more seamless experience. Warm regards Management.

  • Leoni K. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience N/A
  • Melanie D. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Mar 26
    We stayed at the Robertson Small Hotel and ate both breakfast and dinner at the Small Restaurant. We found the dinner menu to be rather small and restrictive and if staying more than two nights, would have struggled to find something different as there are no daily specials. We were also disappointed that they only had one choice of rosé wine on the wine list. The food was very nice and the service was friendly and timely. I can't say the same for the breakfast serving which was slow, disorganised and nobody seemed to know what they were doing. The small buffet lacked bowls, glasses and various other things that were needed and, despite asking several times, these things failed to materialise. Luckily we were not in a hurry as the cooked breakfast took well over 45 minutes to arrive despite the fact that there were only three tables occupied. There seems to be a lack of management and nobody seems to be in charge. They even had a problem providing toast. I despair.

  • Ludo D. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Hans K. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Feb 26
    We had reserved in the courtyard but since it was unusually cool that evening we were placed inside. But not in the main restaurant but in the foyer of the hotel where we sat at a lonely table. Service initially was good but after I had my starter nothing else happened for one hour. My partner did not have a starter and was getting hungry. When we complained after 1.5 h everybody seemed to be very surprised. The food then arrived within 5 minutes (had it been secretly waiting somewhere?) and was delicious, but nobody said sorry. We had eaten at the Small Hotel several times before and it was always a good experience but this time unfortunately we left with a bad impression.

  • Usha E. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Claus F. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    Wonderful restaurant in a small beautiful guest house. Nice and very friendly service. We did 2 days in a row.

  • David C. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sue S. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service N/A
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Feb 26
    Delicious dinner, especially the very tasty seafood dumplings and the gazpacho, main lamb shank juicy, tender and oozy chocolate lava dessert a perfect ending. Breakfast equally good. Poolside room very comfortable with every thing provided.Swim straight from your own deck into the crystal clear water. Gardens beautiful and lush. A precious treasure designation of historic property. Calm and restful environment. Charming staff. 5/5 hope to return soon.

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