CATHARINA'S RESTAURANT

BEST FOR Relaxed fine dining just outside the city. FOOD Chef Kerry Kilpin and her team turns out delicious food at this upmarket establishment. Classics like hand-chopped beef tartare with truffle remoulade will warm the cockles of any carnivore’s heart; while the Cape Malay fish croquettes with lemon aïoli deliver maximum flavour. The sous vide pork belly with rosemary crushed potatoes has the right amount of crunch but the stars of the show are the grilled venison loin with potato rösti and the grilled beef fillet with Bordelaise jus. You will have to go a long way to find a better Amarula crème brûlée, served with churros and chocolate sauce. DRINKS As befits one of the finest Constantia wine estates, the list is long with a sommelier on hand to guide you. SERVICE Smooth and knowledgeable. AMBIENCE This relaxed open room has plenty of light and vineyard views. The open fireplace is perfect for winter. (GL)