The holiday season is a time for celebration and indulgent meals, but preparing a grand Christmas dinner can be stressful. This year, consider dining out to enjoy festive dishes in a welcoming atmosphere without the hassle. A restaurant offers the perfect setting for a memorable holiday experience, with expertly crafted menus and cozy surroundings, allowing you to relax and focus on creating lasting memories with loved ones.
Kunjani Wines
Kunjani Wines presents a Christmas feast with flair, offering a delightful five-course meal for R1,150 per person. This exquisite dining experience is designed to elevate your festive celebrations, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu that pairs beautifully with exceptional wines, promising a memorable and flavorful holiday gathering.
To start, enjoy a selection of mini ciabatta, grissini sticks, and fresh rolls, served with chicken liver parfait and an assortment of condiments. The second course features lime and fennel-cured trout, accompanied by aioli, marinated baby beets, caper berries, cucumber, and microgreens. For the third course, indulge in turkey and Parmesan bitterballen, served with a champagne miso sabayon and asparagus. The main course offers two delicious options: a classic Beef Wellington, served with baked celeriac puree, caramelized cocktail onions, king oyster mushrooms, and a rich merlot reduction, or a herb-crusted Karoo rack of lamb, paired with rosemary mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, beetroot achar, fine beans, and lamb jus. For dessert, indulge in a decadent Valrhona Manjari Marquise, complemented by peach compote, strawberry pearls, a pistachio brownie truffle, and vanilla mascarpone. For younger guests, a special children’s menu is available with a choice of spaghetti Bolognese or a hamburger with fries, followed by a waffle and ice cream.
Should you wish to Kunjani on December 25th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, we kindly remind you that booking is essential. Be sure to reserve early to avoid disappointment!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones? Join Cattle Baron for a delicious gathering at their Durbanville branch, where you can choose from two convenient seating options: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Kick off your festive feast with a selection of enticing starters, including Asian-style buffalo wings, crispy fried calamari, or golden crumbed mushrooms, all for just an additional R75. For the main event, indulge in a plated Christmas roast featuring your choice of tender lamb, succulent chicken, or glazed gammon, accompanied by savory rice, golden roast potatoes, creamy spinach, and sweet butternut. If you're in the mood for something a little different, our menu also boasts mouthwatering options like Chateaubriand, sirloin steak, lamb loin chops, and smoky BBQ pork ribs—each served with your choice of delicious sides to complete the meal. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a delectable dessert! Whether you opt for a rich chocolate fondant with ice cream or a comforting classic malva pudding, your sweet cravings will be fully satisfied.
To ensure you also have a memorable Christmas lunch at Cattle baron you can book your spot on durbanville@cattlebaron or alternatively 021 976 8962.
Le Pommier
Le Pommier Restaurant, nestled amongst the vineyards at the foot of the Simonsberg, offers a picturesque setting for a memorable Christmas lunch.
Le Pommier offers a delightful festive feast, with a menu thoughtfully crafted to bring loved ones together in style. Your meal begins with a delightful selection of starters: sticky pork belly chunks on skewers, smoked salmon terrine served with crisp seeded crackers, a vibrant Caprese salad with ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella bocconcini balls, fresh basil, and a light salad dressing.
For the main course, a generous family-style feast awaits, featuring oven-baked sirloin in a rich red wine reduction, tender herb-roasted chicken, and a variety of sides such as crispy pumpkin fritters, roasted baby potatoes, and buttery garlic bread. Additional accompaniments include sautéed seasonal vegetables and a refreshing mixed greens salad. To finish, indulge in a trio of desserts: a decadent chocolate mousse tartlet, mini malva pudding, and indulgent cheesecake squares.
This indulgent menu is priced at R750 for adults and R375 for children aged 6 to 12 and Le Pommier guarantees an unforgettable experience, featuring exquisite food and genuine hospitality.
Contact Le Pommier on 021 885 1269 to book your seat for Christmas.
Cassia at Nitida
Celebrate the festive season with a memorable Christmas lunch at Tables at Nitida, where there charming bistro ambiance and exceptional service create the perfect setting for family and friends.
This festive menu offers a range of delicious dishes to delight your taste buds. For starters, choose from a Christmas Mimosa Amuse Bouche, a salmon terrine, or ham hock rillettes served with red onion, gruyère and rosemary mini loaf, quail eggs, truffle mayonnaise, and daikon radish slaw. Alternatively, try beef carpaccio with arugula, anchovy aioli, parmesan, biltong bread, and bone marrow butter, or enjoy Moroccan lamb and pine nut cigars with a watercress salad in mustard vinaigrette and herbed yogurt sauce. There's also a honey roast beetroot tart tatin with arugula, whipped feta, and pistachio dukkah for a vegetarian option. To cleanse the palate, savor a spiced orange and honey sorbet. For mains, options include baked line fish with a chorizo crust served on butterbean mash, turkey roulade with caramelized onion and apple stuffing on loaded mashed potatoes, smoky honey chipotle glazed gammon with Patatas Bravas, or a vegan lentil mushroom “meatloaf” with mushroom miso gravy on roasted garlic mashed potatoes. For dessert, indulge in eggnog custard pie with gingerbread crust, creamy white Christmas cheesecake with vanilla white chocolate ganache, peach vanilla cheesecake trifle, or a vegan cranberry and walnut chocolate brownie with berry coulis and seasonal fruit.
Christmas at Nitida will be priced at R850 per adult, R425 per child aged 8-12, and a special kids' menu can be requested for children under 8, tailored to suit younger tastes.
To book your seats, you can contact them on - info@tablesatnitida.co.za or alternatively 021 975 9357.
The Terrace at D’Aria
The Terrace at D'Aria offers a stunning setting for a Christmas with family, where culinary boundaries are beautifully blurred and a tantalizing fusion of flavors awaits.
Starter options include Fried or Grilled Calamari with Asian peanut dressing, Seared Beef Fillet Carpaccio with rocket, Grana Padano, and pine nuts, Tuna or Salmon Sashimi with ginger, garlic, and yuzu dressing, Crumbed Mushrooms served with sour cream and lemon sauce, or a Green Salad with mixed greens, avocado, roasted pumpkin seeds, and parmesan. For the main course, choose from a 300g Sirloin with café de Paris butter and chips, 250g Fillet with Champignon, 500g Pizza Oven Baked Prawns with olive oil, lemon, and paprika, a variety of pizzas (club, chicken, or vegetarian), Mushroom Risotto with parmesan, herb butter, and braised leeks, or a Vegetarian Sushi Platter with avocado maki, bean curd, and vegetable rolls. Desserts include Chocolate Brownie with hazelnut crumb and ice cream, or Crème Brûlée. This full meal is priced at R575 per adult. Kids’ Christmas Lunch (under 12) is R160, featuring Chicken Strips & Chips, Margarita Pizza with two toppings, or Burger & Chips, with milkshakes in Nutella, Vanilla, Bar-One, Strawberry, or Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce. Note: No wine may be brought in, and a 12% gratuity applies.
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