Cape Town restaurants are pulling all the stops to attract guests this winter. From winemaker dinners to soup and wine pairings, here are some specials to take advantage of this cold season:
Lunch special at La Colombe
Enjoy a 9-course lunch at La Colombe, situated at Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia Nek. The special lunch costs R895 and is valid until 31 August 2022.
The award-winning restaurant is bound to tantalise the taste buds of patrons with their well-curated meals like Malay-style snoek, truffled cherry parfait and sweet potato bread.
The special runs from Monday to Friday between 12pm-2pm.
Contact: 021 794 2390, email reservations@lacolombe.co.za or visit
https://lacolombe.restaurant/food
Winter lunch special at Steenberg Bistro Sixteen82
Named after the year in which Steenberg was established, Bistro Sixteen82 is offering a two, three and four-course winter menu until 30 September 2022.
Set in a picturesque setting with lush views of the mountain and vineyards, guests can experience chef Kerry Kilpin’s hearty meals. Think soup, risotto, gnocchi and decadent desserts. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. The special runs from Monday to Friday between 12pm to 3pm. Rates start from R305 for a two-course lunch, R365 for three courses and R405 for four courses. Call 021 205 3866, email reservations@bistro1682.co.za or visit www.steenbergfarm.com/bistro1682-cape-town-contemporary-
Seaward Sip and Soup Tasting at Spier Wine Farm
Head to the Spier Tasting Room for a delicious four-course soup and Seaward wine pairing. The winter pairing, available until 30 August 2022 every Monday to Sunday, costs R150pp.
Pair soups like White Bean Velouté, Carrot and Citrus Soup, Spicy Lentil Soup and Earthy Mushroom Broth with some of Seaward’s finest wines.
The tasting is vegetarian-friendly. Call 021 809 1984 or visit www.spier.co.za
Souper special at Stonebreakers Restaurant, Protea Hotel by Marriott Waterfront
The cold weather calls for something warm-and there’s nothing better than a bowl of soup.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Waterfront’s Stonebreakers Restaurant is offering a soup bread bowl special for R50pp. The team will donate 10% of the cost to StreetSmart SA, an organisation that assists with vulnerable and marginalised children programmes, namely education, skills training and family reunification. The soup is available every Monday to Sunday until August 31, 2022.
Call 021 406 1920 or email cptbr.restaurant@proteahotels.com
Cognac and chocolate tasting at The Mount Nelson
The Mount Nelson Hotel is offering a cognac and chocolate tasting every Friday to Sunday from 12pm.
Relax by the fire, soak in the warmth and sample the finest Hennessy VSOP paired with homemade chocolate mignardises infused with flavours such as chilli, orange and hazelnut. The pairing cost R175pp. Visit www.belmond.com
Winter Winemakers Dinners at Constantia Glen
Constantia Glen’s exclusive Winter Winemakers Dinners with their winemaker Justin Van Wyk and new Head Chef Johann Roux takes place on the first Friday of every month until 2 September 2022.
Prepare to indulge in 5 gourmet courses paired with their vintage Constantia Glen wines. The dinner costs R1150pp. Booking is essential.
Visit: www.constantiaglen.com/winter-winemaker-dinners/
