La Madeleine

5 Johan du Plessis - 2 weeks ago

Fine dinning at its best. The decor leave much to be desired however the food is of the highest quality. I will highly recommend this place. The wine is also fantastic. The chef options to choose from is also such a wide variety. Great place to dine.

3 Lucia M - 6 days ago

The waitrons were friendly and the drinks tasted amazing. I had the R180 3 course meal. The starter (mushroom soup) was tasty, i enjoyed it. The main meal was nice but I feel it could have been better - it felt like a meal I could make myself. The dessert was delicious

I was unhappy that the waitrons kept refilling our water glasses without telling us that each bottle costed R47! Without giving the option of regular tap water.

Take note:
• If you choose to sit at the tables outside, it is below a tree whose leaves fall easily. Many of us had leaves in our glasses as a result
• I recommend you bring your own bottle of water if you're not prepared to spend that much on water

5 Vis Naidoo - 6 months ago

After 37 years, Chef Daniel still wows patrons with his delightful bistronomy with such flair and energy. Ala carte menu during the week and a more relaxed weekend feel.
His Sunday lunch is a must, especially if you want to enjoy a lazy lunch out in the garden setting of his home- based eatery.
The 3 course meal is absolutely value for money!! I loved watching chef take you through each dish per course as he explains the components in detail, and then summarises the options before taking the order himself. Quite a novel way from the chef patron.

Expect Starter dishes like:
• Delish Bisque of fresh baby crab
• Fab pan fried two mushrooms with wine sauce, truffle juice and a pastry top
• Fresh mussels in coconut milk sauce with a touch of curry
• Pan fried chopped calamari on a bed of pasta with a prawn sauce

And Mains:
• Deboned, filled Monk fish in a lemony sauce
• North African style slow roasted Lamb neck on a bed of couscous
• Pork cheek with vegetables
• Oven cooked Beef short rib
• Pork fillet with a creamy mushroom sauce

Now for desserts:
• Belgian Dark Choc Mousse
• Amazingly smooth creme brûlée
• Cream of marscapone, meringue and fresh fruit
• Compote of Rhubarb, crushed meringue, vanilla cream and a crumble on top
• Delightful Cheesecake with a Belgian spekuloos base.

All the starters were winners with the mushroom dish being my fave.
The lamb neck was delectable and if you enjoy firm fish, try out the Monk fish.

All the desserts were yummy and glad I got to try them all. Deciding between the cheesecake and creme brûlée would be a challenge. Have both. ????

If you’re having a special occasion, speak to chef about his bespoke cakes. Our friends Black Forest cake was sublime.

Excellent service from Winnie and team.
Based in Lynwood Ridge, the drive from Joburg to Pretoria was so worth it for a delightful dining experience.

Highly recommended if you like simple fare done the original way.

Bravo chef Daniel and team ????????

5 Janko Lilje - 5 months ago

Oh! So amazing!! Cannot recommend it more!!
I had an ostrich fillet with cranberry sauce and a prepared pear... it was probably the best thing i have ever eaten. Every bite was as incredible as the first.

I do not remember what my starter was called but it too was amazing. (Something about marinated in beetroot)

The menu is presented verbally so be prepared for that but it was a spectacular experience!

5 Janice Amor - 4 months ago

The best food ever, Mushroom soup WOW! Then deboned oxtail with mashed potato and truffles mousse, and then .... the best tr
I've ever in my life. Daniel is a wonderful host. Wine list is exquisite and the service is first vlass. I did not want to leave.

1 Aclaire Chamussa - 2 weeks ago

the food was terrible it did not taste like it was made by a professional chef, you could make that at home. there was a hair in my food as well. they did not tell us water wasn’t complimentary and they kept feeling the glasses and we paid R470 for water alone?????? AND they set our table outside with out any tents so leaves and flies and birds kept pooping in our food, TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE i would not recommend but the cocktails were nice

5 toto matshediso - a month ago

Loved it... haven't been there for ages and all still tops... will visit again soon...