What 74 people say about Basalt
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My experience of Basalt was fantastic. The restaurant was small enough to the point that it felt exclusive. The ambience was delightful as no one spoke louder than they needed to. The food was delicious and presentation was on point. Definitely felt fancy when I was at Basalt. Definitely would go there again
Service was exceptional and food was really good ! Looking forward to their new menu's
Restaurant week its about discovering new restaurants to go to and it did exactly that with Basalt.
We enjoyed everything about it so much that we visited them twice and will definitely be going back more regularly.
The only negative was male patrons arriving for dinner in shorts or flip flops.
Great food and experience.
Will definitely return.
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About Basalt
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Contemporary
BASALT
RESIDENT HEAD CHEF JAMES DIACK
An intimate and contemporary dining space situated at The Peech Hotel in Melrose, Johannesburg. For SA Restaurant Week April 2023 our new resident Head Chef James Diack has created a menu inspired by his passion and commitment towards sustainable dining and provenance.
CHEF JAMES DIACK
Introducing Head Chef James Diack, a culinary mastermind with a passion for farm-to-table cuisine. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Chef James has made a name for himself by creating unique and innovative dishes that showcase the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients.
What sets Chef James apart is his commitment to sustainability and his deep connection to the land. He sources the majority of his produce – including wild boar, chickens, mielies, pumpkins, cucumbers, string beans, and edible flowers – from his family farm, Brightside, nestled in the picturesque Magaliesberg mountains.
With a focus on using only the finest, seasonal ingredients, Chef James creates menus that are not only delicious but also environmentally conscious. His passion for food and dedication to quality is evident in every dish he creates, from the simplest of salads to the most complex of entrees.
As the new Head Chef of Basalt, Chef James brings his culinary expertise and his farm-to-table philosophy to our kitchen. We are thrilled to have him on board and can't wait for our guests to experience the incredible flavors and textures of his cuisine. Get ready to be wowed by Chef James Diack's inspired dishes, made with the freshest ingredients straight from the farm.