Eat Out

RAMBLING VINE

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BEST FOR Fine dining in a serene setting. FOOD The menu is old-school, ranging from classics such as avocado Ritz and a goat’s cheese parcel with asparagus, beetroot coulis and olive salsa to the likes of seafood bisque, beef carpaccio and vegetable gnocchi. Mains include a classical chateaubri­and flambéed at the table, beef fillet with sherry reduction and pea-and-spinach risotto, duo of duck, and a prawnand-monkfish ravioli with Thai curry sauce. Round off your meal with chocolate crêpes, mocha tiramisu or chocolate fondant. DRINKS The wine list offers sections for most of the traditiona­l South African varietals, as well as some internatio­nal bottles. SERVICE Waiters are attentive and functional. Hotel staff are friendly and helpful. AMBIENCE The restaurant is set up in tables of two or four with brightly upholstere­d fuchsia pink and teal chairs, with some wooden screens giving an almost oriental feel. (HF)

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