BELLEVUE CAFÉ

BEST FOR Casual lunches. FOOD Chef-patron Chris Black has a well-earned reputation for creating food magic. Breakfasts are on point, while lunch caters for the social crowd with salads like classic Caesar, or one with a sublime combination of chicken, brown rice, quinoa, pickled ginger and various vegetables. Dinner main courses are hearty offerings; the triple-roasted free-range duck with Cointreau orange sauce is worth a return visit alone. The rich, creamy chicken-and-prawn curry encapsulates KwaZulu-Natal in each mouthful. Desserts are decadent, home-made treats, like liquid-centred chocolate pudding and classic crème brûlée. Otherwise end with a local cheese platter. DRINKS Craft beers and bottles from smaller wineries are offered, plus non-alcoholic drinks such as bright, fresh juices, smoothies and milkshakes. SERVICE Service is alert and owner-driven. AMBIENCE A buzzy space with industrial brickwork, information delivered on blackboards and a view into the kitchen. (NJ)