What 15 people say about The Restaurant at Grande Provence
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What a lovely evening! Beautiful estate and absolutely delicious food!!! Flavour and texture combinations were fantastic! We were impressed to still received the amouse bouche, chef treat and sorbet inbetween the courses even though we were having the restaurant week special.
One disappointment - restaurant we...
Read full reviewWhat a lovely evening! Beautiful estate and absolutely delicious food!!! Flavour and texture combinations were fantastic! We were impressed to still received the amouse bouche, chef treat and sorbet inbetween the courses even though we were having the restaurant week special.
One disappointment - restaurant week says lunches are two courses and dinners are three, but a number of the restaurants only have one course for lunch and two for dinner (even with the extra charge for a starred restaurant). It would be better if there was some consistency there, so you know what to expect.
We had a Restaurant Week lunch at Grande Provence, which was amazing as always. How is this not a top 20 restaurant? I've been to many great restaurants in SA, and GP is definitely in my top 5. The food is just awesome, the staff very attentive and the location: wow! Oh, and the wines are perfect, obviously. This is definitely one of SA's better restaurants!
We had wonderful afternoon at Grande Provence. The food and service were excellent.
Fantastic atmosphere, service and food. Having been there before both in restaurant week and out, we were slightly disappointed in: small portion sizes, 2 courses instead of 3 and the third course being so expensive. Also the food wasn't quite as nice as it usually is. However, we will definitely still come back!
Excellent. Definitely our favourite out of all the restaurants we visited during restaurant week.
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About The Restaurant at Grande Provence
Cuisine: French
While the 18th Century Manor House and The Owner’s Cottage reflect their Huguenot heritage, The Restaurant and wine-tasting area of Grande Provence project a chic industrial presence.
Steel joinery, galvanised metals and skylights distinguish this design approach. Interior Designer Virginia Fisher explains, “In essence, Grande Provence is an estate of senses, providing guests with a full working farm experience, with spaces to be used and spaces to be admired, and these expanses of space allow us to do that. The two design styles are harmonised by a complementary palette, but time separates them.”
High-backed chairs upholstered in white leather draw the eye to the centre of the deep blue-grey Restaurant, while deep, slotted windows frame the picturesque view from the interior. The menus exude culinary excellence, with the signature dishes of The Restaurant hitting all the right notes – honest, fresh and delicious. Prepared from local fare and flavoured with global influences both modern and classical, the cuisine is characterised by a philosophy of innovation through passion and simplicity.
Leading off The Restaurant is the welcoming wine-tasting area. The bar dominates the centre of the room - striking in galvanised steel with black strapping. A touch of fun is evident with the tractor seat bar stools, while a fireplace and upholstered chairs soften the perimeter of the room, inviting guests to sit back and savor every sip.