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    Royal Restaurant

    172 Reviews
    #2 of 12 Restaurants in Riebeek Kasteel
    RR - RRREuropean, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly
    33 Main Street, Riebeek Kasteel 7307, South Africa
    +27 22 448 1378
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    Overview
    4.5
    172 reviews
    • Excellent65%
    • Very good26%
    • Average7%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    CUISINES
    European, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly
    PRICE
    RR - RRR
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    LOCATION
    33 Main Street, Riebeek Kasteel 7307, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 157 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Enjoyed the meal

    We had a 5 course dinner here. We were a bit unsure how it will be but we loved the starters (shrimp starter / a warm goats cheese salad) and the mains (fish/ pork belly).... the wine list was good. Service good. Well priced. All...More

    1  Thank elsiemariam
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Royal Restaurant

    Thank you to Chef Dale and his team for an amazing culinary experience. The 5 course menu is definitely something out of this world. My husband and I had such a wonderful time getting lost in your food. Every dish that was served was prepared...More

    2  Thank anniewilliams2018
    Reviewed 10 June 2018
    Supercilious service and still feeling tired

    The front verandah is still one of the best places for lunch in Riebeek Kasteel when the sun is shining and everyone is hoping for a cooling breeze. In the winter, it’s all rather different. For one, the Royal is apt to close the restaurant...More

    Thank DGEKent
    Reviewed 15 May 2018
    Incredible service and fantastic food

    The staff at the Royal Hotel are absolutely phenomenal! They are so friendly, understanding of your selection (and likes and dislikes) and accommodate your meal requests. Their cocktails are amazing!!!

    1  Thank YvetteGoussard
    Reviewed 15 May 2018 via mobile
    Outstanding value. Delicious food. Great service

    We dined at the Royal Hotel at the end of a 6-week road trip, and can honestly say that it was the best meal we had during this time. We had the five course dinner, starting with grilled goat's cheese, tiger prawns were next, then...More

    1  Thank Rene000
    Reviewed 29 April 2018
    road trip R62 with a stop in Riebeek Kasteel

    We love the village and our stay in the B&B Shiraz Estate. The host Kristine gave us the tip to have the 5 course dinner in the Royal Restaurant. You had to reserve before 5 o clock an had a very lovely dinner

    1  Thank Johan N
    Reviewed 1 February 2018
    Pleasant lunch spot but resting on its laurels

    The front stoep at the Royal is still one of the best places for lunch on a summer's day in Riebeek Kasteel, but the hotel is in dire need of a rethink. The restaurant menu seems to have remained unchanged for at least a year....More

    Thank DGEKent
    Reviewed 2 January 2018 via mobile
    Dinner on the Stoep

    A limited dinner menu but adequately prepared and presented. If not windy then the front stoep provides villa and street views. Good for breakfast.

    Thank Rob D
    Reviewed 31 December 2017 via mobile
    Christmas Day chaos

    Booked in a few days before Christmas with my family. Booked a king suite. All good until Christmas Day when we went for Lunch and the hotel had 200 people for the Christmas lunch but staff and kitchen could not cope with this clearly. It...More

    Thank sarah s
    Reviewed 30 December 2017 via mobile
    December break

    This was by far our best dining experience in riebeek kasteel. The service eas amazing, all the staff are wonderful and the food is outstanding!

    Thank shelly1772017
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    European, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Free Wifi
    Good for
    View, Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Business meetings, Bar Scene, Local cuisine
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Monday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Saturday
    07:30 - 21:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 33 Main Street, Riebeek Kasteel 7307, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Western Cape  >  Riebeek Kasteel
    • Phone Number: +27 22 448 1378
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    Description
    Simplicity, imagination and quality of produce are key at The Royal. Head chef Francois du Toit (La Colombe, Manna Epicure) believes that food should be honest. If you say tomato it must taste like tomato, if you say fillet you should get the best our country has to offer. This philosophy together with the use of modern equipment (such as the use of Sous-Vide and Pacojet) results in creative but unpretentious dishes with "taste" as main ingredient.
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