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    Readers Restaurant

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    #2 of 12 Restaurants in Tulbagh
    RR - RRR, International, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly
    12 Church Street, Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality 6820, South Africa
    +27 23 230 0087
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    4,5 430 reviews
    #2 of 12 Restaurants in Tulbagh, South Africa
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    12 Church Street, Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality 6820 South Africa
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    The oldest house in Church Street , Tulbagh – Readers. Offering simple, outstanding local and global cuisine, has been able to maintain a standard of excellence that has created a notable reputation with both locals and tourists. The cuisine varies on a daily basis depending on the availability of fresh produce. This provides Carol Collins – Silwood trained Cordon Bleu Chef -a certain challenge in ensuring the creation of dishes using imagination, flair and superb presentation. Certain dishes have become trademarks at Readers but the focus remains on variety, fusion of flavours and combination of unusual ingredients.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$6 - US$11
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    CUISINES
    International, Contemporary
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great food, and really accommodating!

    Very cute place, with great vegan and gluten free options on request. Unfortunately our food took awhile, as I assume the vegan dishes look longer to prepare but it was delicious never the less! The quinoa veg salad was super delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank EsteeR95
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious home-cooked meal

    We were the first to arrive and it felt like we were being invited to someone's home for a meal - a very homey, eclectic, inviting space. Service was great & prompt. The food was home-cooked style and well prepared. The springbok fillet with a...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank NixJayW
    Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile
    What a magical evening

    It was my partner’s 40th birthday and I wanted to treat him to something special. Tried to reserve a table and was told that the restaurant was booked for a private function, but that the owner would phone me back. She phone back and told...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank RFranken2027
    Reviewed 18 November 2018 via mobile
    Really authentic

    Wonderful and place in the traditional street of Tulbagh. Good and efficient service and authentic local food and wine.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank juergc2016
    Reviewed 14 November 2018 via mobile
    Nice diner in Tulbagh

    Service was excellent, very good and traditional food. I would highly recommend for anyone passing by Tulbagh!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ptailleur
    Reviewed 29 October 2018 via mobile
    Good food in town

    Nice restaurant with very kind / nice people who Cooked with love for us. Surprising menu care ... but it was so tasteful and great! Go there

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank 748chantalw
    Reviewed 24 October 2018
    Very accomodating

    The one night we spent in Tulbagh there was a power failure and we were not sure if we were going to get dinner. Our host welcomed us in even though if must have been difficult to get everything prepared under the circumstances. We had...More

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    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank ShaneHutchison
    Reviewed 17 October 2018 via mobile
    Springbok shank to die for

    My brother is the fussiest eater I know. Nevertheless persuaded him to order slow cooked springbok shank, although he insisted "no veg or fancy sauce, just lots of mash". He wolfed the lot and I got up to pay when he picked up the bone...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank macfreyastef
    Reviewed 16 October 2018 via mobile
    Jade Rowe-Roberts

    My mom and I spent one night in Tulbagh and had dinner at Readers. We immediately fell inlove with the quaint and hospitable feel of the restaurant. To top it off the food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Cosmopolitan824933
    Reviewed 5 October 2018 via mobile
    Friendly visit. Food nice.

    Very accommodating manager and staff. My babotie was a touch oily but Carol was very apologetic and offered not to charge us. Fish good. Soup needed salt. But I'd go again.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank JB_108
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