One of the most beautiful places we have ever visited. The entirety of Lanzerac is so rich with history. We immediately thought "this experience is going to be magical". The Amuse-bouche (watermelon gazpacho) was light and flavourful. The bread and butter was delicious. Our starters, admittedly, weren't mind blowing - I think we expected a lot given the visuals of the establishment and the look of the menu. Though the food was a bit bland. Our mains were flavourful and aesthetically plated. The venison wellington was a little tough and not served with a steak knife. Dessert was our absolute favourite. The wait for each course was incredibly long. We probably spent 30 minutes actually eating and around 2 hours waiting for dishes. Overall, it was a good experience but the service was slow.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
I celebrated my birthday here with the high tea on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were lovely and attentive. The food was of a good portion, and tasty, and they made the appropriate adjustments for those with dietary requirements without a hassle. The room was beautiful and bright, and there was an incredible piano player who added to the ambiance.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
R 350–400
Recommended dishes
Afternoon Tea
This is a restaurant with a rich history that it’s not running away from. Manor Kitchen is honestly ‘Rustic’…but with a healthy serving of Sophistication.
The flagship Lanzerac eatery seamlessly manages a delicious balance of sophistication and simplicity – from their Sunday lunch to the decadent Afternoon Tea, and meals such as breakfast and dinner.
Its breakfast is a humble brag born of excellent quality ingredients, adding trusty brunch & breakfast picks to the menu, and having a dependable team in the kitchen.
If you’re parched or pacing yourself, there’s a good drink to dive into! The estate’s own varietals are great for seasoned wine lovers, as well as those getting their first introductions.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 450–500
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Scrambled Eggs
I recently made the journey from Cape Town to Stellenbosch to try the seven-course dinner paired with Lanzerac’s award-winning wines at Manor Kitchen. It was a lovely experience and a wonderful value. The dishes were creative and inspired and paired nicely with the wines. The tuna tartare dish was one of the best bites I’ve experienced in my culinary life. My only constructive feedback, which I’ve shared with the establishment, is (1) for the bread course, the clay pot needs to either cooled longer before being served or come accompanied by some type of mitt for diners to hold it with while removing the bread. It was fingerprint melting off your hands HOT. (2) Some of the wines were too cold when served and did not develop their full flavor profile until the end of the respective dish. We appreciated the sommeliers’ openness to discuss this (she is fabulous!) (3) Lastly, children talking loudly, singing, and running around grabbing the backs of chairs in the mostly empty dining room like it was a playground was highly disruptive to the elevated experience. Neither the staff nor the parents visibly did anything to curtail the unruly behavior. For the time and money spent on this experience, an adult atmosphere would have been greatly appreciated. Overall, I recommend this experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Wine Tasting
The food, the wine, the service, it was all European star level. Hands down the best burrata I ever ate, a super tasty lava cake and wow their pinotage is amazing. Would love to go again and I’d recommend anyone to go and be surprised by their tasty flavours!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lanzerac 1965 Pinotage Very Scarce Bottle Size
Superb. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff friendly and competent. Atmosphere romantic, soft piano music. Fresh flowers.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 350–400
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Creme Brulee
Unfortunately waited over two hours to get our order. We had made a reservation many weeks in advance. The food was quite good, but the service ruined the experience. I was going to just close out our bill and leave, but they kept reassuring us the food was almost ready. During the two hours we waited, we were not checked on frequently or offered anything to keep us satiated. Thankfully we had not opted for the six course tasting menu, or I would probably still be at the restaurant waiting for my next course rather than on my flight back home. For the price, I would never return. The Vine Bistro was a MUCH better experience.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4
The setting is beautiful. The trees and squirrels running on the lawn make it a peaceful and idyllic place to go for a great lunch staff and service is friendly and professional. The food and wine selection is diverse with something for everyone. Beautifully presented food that tastes so good. It is a bit expensive but it was worth every cent.
Absolutely everything about our experience was amazing! The food was extremely good and it didn’t take a long wait at all. The wine top level. The service was just outstanding and the atmosphere high class! Would love to return to this place one day.
