What 68 people say about Idiom Restaurant and Tasting Centre
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We had a lovely table on the veranda with stunning views of the mountains and False Bay. The restaurant building is a beautiful confection of glass, steel, wood and local rock. The garden is scupltural with awe inspiring statues from the hands of Lionel and Anton Smit.
The meal totally complemented the surrounds. ...
We had a lovely table on the veranda with stunning views of the mountains and False Bay. The restaurant building is a beautiful confection of glass, steel, wood and local rock. The garden is scupltural with awe inspiring statues from the hands of Lionel and Anton Smit.
The meal totally complemented the surrounds.
The Amuse Bouche was a vibrant pink cold beetroot soup in a clear glass tumbler. Very moreish with hints of grapefruit cells in the soup.
A platter of homemade breads and rolls with creme fraiche and hot salts/pepper was a tasty morsel while we waited for the
1st course
This was a Porcini mushroom and goats cheese ravioli tossed in Beure Noisette and set on hazelnut soil with crispy basil and shaved black truffle. It was exceptional - I loath goats cheese but I bravely ate the meal. And wow! I think I have been won over. The mushrooms were finely cut and a lovely creamy flavour so the goats cheese did not overwhelm it with that strong earthy taste. Definitely in the 4* range
The Main course
Braised Pork Belly with apple, star anise and Pinot Grigio reduction served with pureed garlic potatoes and rustic vegetables. My idea of heaven on earth is pork belly and this did not disappoint. The belly was succulent with very generous portions. I battled to finish the meal but I bravely did. 5* rating. The small toffee apple was my undoing - divine!
A long break and then we had
Friandise
2 chocolates that melted in your mouth and 2 almond and orange biscotti I had with coffee. Nice ending to a beautiful meal.
The restuarant does not have a wine license yet but you can buy a bottle at the bar and drink it at your table. We had Idiom Viognier 2-13 John Platter 4* very drinkable and went well with the pork.
First day of the restaurant week, we decided to check out this new restaurant of Idiom wines. The building, the open deck, the garden, the views are absolutely stunning! And there was real artwork on the plate, we loved the colours, presentation & flavours of the dishes.
Absolutely a must for lovers of fine food...
First day of the restaurant week, we decided to check out this new restaurant of Idiom wines. The building, the open deck, the garden, the views are absolutely stunning! And there was real artwork on the plate, we loved the colours, presentation & flavours of the dishes.
Absolutely a must for lovers of fine food, art and beautiful locations!
Some points to improve :
- better route indication of Idiom restaurant & wines is necessary
- no liquor licence yet
- service was excellent in the beginning, but a bit chaotic at the end
What a beautiful place with an amazing setting! We were sitting outside and it was a perfect sunny day so you could see all the mountains. The food was delicious with 2 extra small courses besides the 2 course lunch menu during Restaurant Week. What a magical place, can not wait to come back and share this place with other friends and family.
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About Idiom Restaurant and Tasting Centre
Cuisine: Fine Dining
Idiom Restaurant and Tasting Centre
Enjoy the Idiom Signature experience: a haute cuisine menu degustation paired with the exclusive Idiom Collection or a selection of Italian wines from the Vinotria portfolio of imported Italian wines. This exclusive 40 seater restaurant offers a fusion of Italian & South African cuisine in a modern vernacular.
The restaurant opened in June 2016, and the venue offers a ‘casual fine dining’ restaurant and a wine tasting centre that showcases Idiom’s flagship blends, signature Italian varietal wines and rare limited release 900 Series wines. Explore the ‘Cape Idiom’ of the great wine regions of the world, while taking in architecture, views, Italian-inspired restaurant with our la carte Italian & South African inspired dishes & regional pizza menu. Guests are able to embark on a virtual journey through the main wine regions of Italy at the Vinotria Italian Wine Library – a display of 250 wines from all over Italy distributed by Bottega Family Wines in South Africa.
