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BEST FOR Sumptuous celebrations. FOOD Winner of Best Italian-Inspired in Gauteng at the 2018 Best Everyday Eateries and the 2018 Eat Out VISI Style Award. The latest venture of the team behind Marble, chef David Higgs and Gary Kyriacou, Saint’s menu features clever, sophisticated takes on classic Italian dishes. Start with the creamy burratta with wood-fired tomatoes or the crispy squid-ink croquettes. For mains, the pizzas are the star attraction. Try the perfectly balanced margherita, or the more adventurous sirloin with caramelised onion and pumpkin seeds. The ricotta gnocchi is a standout, light and fluffy atop a textured romesco sauce with leeks and crispy kale or with Italian sausage and capers. Chicken and sea bass are meatier mains options. Finish with a rich tiramisu with mascarpone gelato. DRINKS Easy-drinking local wines, MCCs, Champagnes and high-end spoils. SERVICE Stylish hostesses greet you warmly. AMBIENCE From gold mosaic pizza ovens to 3D projected artworks, it’s a visual feast. (SS)