Wortelgat Fine Dining @ Springfontein Wine Estate
Wortelgat Fine Dining @ Springfontein Wine Estate
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Hours
Sun
12:30 - 14:0018:30 - 22:00
Mon
12:30 - 14:0018:30 - 22:00
Thu
18:30 - 22:00
Fri
12:30 - 14:3018:30 - 22:00
Sat
12:30 - 14:3018:30 - 22:00
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PRICE RANGE
R 491.00 – R 981.00
CUISINES
European, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
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Taking flavor to the next level, Springfontein wine is in the spotlight, as well. During the combination of creative but playful dishes, carefully prepared to best highlight the singularity of our wines, our guest go on a culinary journey. Open only during high season. Reservation required.
PRICE RANGE
R 491.00 – R 981.00
CUISINES
European, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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5.0
457 reviews
Excellent
395
Very good
32
Average
19
Poor
9
Terrible
2
Zantino
Somerset65 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The farm is accessed via a 5km dirt road from Stanford, about a 40 minute drive from Hermanus. The setting is beautiful, and the whole experience truly exceptional. We started outside,with aperitifs and home made nibbles, and chose from the small-plates menu of 3 starters, 2 mains, and 3 desserts. We chose 3 starters, and 1 of each main and dessert. Moving to the inside area, which succeeds in being both sophisticated and rustic, we were given 2 different amuse bouches and 2 different digestifs in additions. Every single element was created and presented beautifully, absolutely World-class cuisine.
Superb wines from the farm, especially the Pinotage.
We were made very welcome by Susanne, who oversees the restaurant with great ate Timon to detail. Thank you!
Written 15 February 2020
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drjudymwhite
Aylesbury317 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
My husband and I had lunch at this wonderful restaurant and can only say that this is the best meal that we have had this year in the Western Cape.
The welcome, service, the waiter’s knowledge and then the incredible food, left us feeling that this chef and restaurant should have Michelin stars if they existed here in SA.
We chose the 5 course option which came with several amuse bouches and a wonderful bottle of Springfontein pinotage.
We will certainly return next year and would recommend this place to anyone who appreciates food of this quality.
The drive from Stanford is slightly bumpy on the untarred road but it is worth it.....
Written 26 January 2020
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JDDL
Durban224 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
What a surprise. You drive through a little town, and then onto a dirt road for a good few kilometres and eventually you arrive at the gate to the Springfontein Wine Estate. This is the last place you expect to get a fine dining restaurant, but fine dining is what you get. The restaurant only seats around 30 people and even though it is in a relatively far-flung location, it was full, and you need to book in advance. Fantastic food paired with wine from the Estate. I would probably not rush to go back, but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.
Written 23 February 2020
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JulieFMalaga
Malaga307 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Superb, superb, superb! Don’t delay ...just go! Fantastic food........what an experience. Stunning scenery. Excellent service. Gorgeous wines. Cant recommend this highly enough. The very best food we have had in 3 weeks in the Western Cape (& we have had some amazing food)......and I expect it to remain in first position even after the next 3 weeks.
The sorrel soup is simply the most delicious ending to a meal that I have ever tasted.
Written 1 March 2020
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Pieter
Cape Town1680 contributions
Jan 2023 • business
What a blessing to have a world class chef opening a restaurant here in the Western Cape. It truly an amazing gastronomical experience. We have dined at Michelin star restaurant is Europe but this one stands out in terms of who each dish is plate and the absolute combination of aromas and flavours. Its by far the best restaurant we have had dinner. It beats all the fine dining restaurants in South Africa by far. Its priced well. The same menu will cost you €350-600 in Ibiza. So take your loved one away for the weekend and sleep over as you want to do the wine pairing as well and you can just walk from the restaurant to your room.
Written 29 January 2023
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Lou-Anne
Hermanus18 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
From the moment we were met & welcomed at our car we realized this is different to the usual. The Restaurant was fully booked- yet absolute calm prevailed throughout. The food is truly an exquisite experience, the service faultless and the wine is excellent. We have dined at many top SA restaurants and Michelin restaurants in Europe - this was our best meal anywhere. Certainly a step ahead of anyone else - it is done so seamlessly, friendly & efficiently devoid of any arrogance and the wine is really very good too. We highly recommend visiting this restaurant, it is not possible to be disappointed.
Written 10 January 2023
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E Vinke
Thank you very much for your visit and the nice review. This gives us a real boost, hope to see you back again sometime!
Written 13 January 2023
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Johannes van Niekerk
Sri Jayawardenepura3 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
On Sunday 8 December 2024 we had lunch there. What an utter disappointment. Service was friendly but inefficient. We had the 7 course option with wine-pairing(R1 200.50 per person.) Upon bringing some amuse bouche to the table the young waitress tried to tell us what it was but then, after starting, said that she was now completely overwhelmed. She hurried off to the kitchen and upon returning said the same! It happened again during our menu. The food was mostly completely without any taste with the exception of the second last course, the cheese course. With that one no crackers were available. In addition the courses were all extremely small portions.
We had many meals there when Chefs Juergen Schneider and Janine van der Nescht was there, but the current kitchen will not see us again. The wine quality was acceptable. There are far better dining options in Stanford.
Written 9 December 2024
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Jacques L
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
The other reviews are all more than a year old but we decided to take a chance. We only realised that the restaurant was not in Hermanus when our taxi left Hermanus and driver explained the cost to get there. It is in Stanford, a town which is 25km by road, plus another few kilometers of unpaved farm road beyond that. In addition, the driver was not going to wait there for a few hours, and we would not get a taxi back to Hermanus. There are many restaurants listed in Stanford, a completely different area. This is an incorrect or dishonest listing, and we nearly got caught out.
Written 8 February 2024
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heleeng2014
Cortemilia373 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
Wanted to eat here already last year, but they were fully booked. So this year we tried again. Beginning of December had lunch here. The weather was nice and sunny so we sat outside on the terrace.
The meals were fine, but the ambiance was not so. Lots of flies around our plates. Not very nice.
Poor garden and herb garden.
Inside the restaurant looks better.
Written 8 January 2020
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Becca S
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
We recently had a lovely nights stay here as a stop of before heading to hermanus. The room was gorgeous and the staff were all exceptionally helpful and accommodating. We even managed to squeeze in a lovely walk through the grounds. We will definitely be back!
Written 11 April 2022
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Tricia C
London106 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
8 course tasting menu with wines. Exquisite tastes and presentation from very knowledgeable staff. Too difficult to choose a favourite course. My food intolerances were well taken care of.
Written 1 February 2023
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Michelle C
Cape Town38 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
Was a spur of the moment stop and did a quick wine tasting and enjoyable tapas. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written 8 March 2021
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Penelope S
Bath14 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We ate at Springfontein Eats and slept at Springfontein Sleeps and we could hardly have chosen better.
"Eats" created dishes of the highest quality - fresh, interesting, delicious, imaginative - all were beautifully presented by staff who were charming, polite and attentive without being at all intrusive.
After dinner, we did what its name promises - we slept - very peacefully.
We would urge you to make the journey whether from Europe or South Africa - you will not be disappointed.
Written 17 February 2020
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Graham E
16 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Superbly presented lunch with some little surprises! Michelin star quality food with options to cater for vegetarian & pescatarian diets.
Written 13 February 2020
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Maud L
Johannesburg44 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
Incredible food & service. Great value for money versus quality & inventive dishes. Excellent vegan dishes for our vegan guest without a fluster.
Written 19 December 2019
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