I thought my husband made the best milk tart in the world until I went to Readers - I normally am a chocolate cake eater but they really have a good melktert! Will be returning for the Xmas in Winter weekend - I cannot wait!
Readers Restaurant
12 Church Street, Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality 6820, South Africa
+27 23 230 0087
Website
All photos (58)
Full view
Certificate of Excellence
- Overview
- Reviews
- Location
- Q&A
- Details
Map
Satellite
Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info.
Reset zoom
Updating Map... Overview
Travellers talk about
Closed Now
All hours
CUISINES
International, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsPRICE
RR - RRRDETAILS
12 Church Street, Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality 6820, South Africa
Service
Food
Value
Atmosphere
1 - 10 of 329 reviews
2
5
Noisy kid at the next table Food average finished main meal and did not have pudding. Does not compare well to the Olive Terrace. The owners need to modernise the restaurant and perhaps remove the numerous pictures of catsMore
Thank John C
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear John - Thank you for taking time to write this review - and I must apologies if the child at the table next door to you was noisy - this is beyond my control. Thanks for the constructive comments about modernizing the restaurant -...More
126
Sunday eve visit . Carol the owner hospitable and makes effort to see that guests are all good. Nice food too . Worth a visit . Beautiful houseMore
Thank LeonardCT_SA
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Leonard Thanks for choosing to dine at Readers - my menu changes daily and all depends on what is available and fresh as my suppliers are all local.With winter approaching I will be serving warming stews - soups and hearty meals and is open...More
5117
We had dinner at Readers which was recommended by our host in Tulbagh. Beautiful building with wooden floors and the chef came out to chat. Bonus that the restaurant is open on a Sunday evening.More
Thank Leo_travelCapeTown
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Leo Thanks for choosing to dine at Readers - my menu changes daily and all depends on what is available and fresh as my suppliers are all local. The restaurant is closed on a Tuesday but open the rest of the week - Hope...More
103
It was raining and all the main street hotels, lodges, etc. were fully booked with Africa Burn returnees and we coulnd't find a place to eat. Driving down church street we saw an open door and a restaurant sign. It looked like a quaint place...More
Thank Technites
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Thanks for choosing to dine at Readers - my menu changes daily and all depends on what is available and fresh as my suppliers are all local. Hope you travelled back safely to Cape Town and hope to see you again soon at Readers -...More
2
Race food and great wine Excellent meat balls and pasta on Friday – expected spaghetti as opposed to macaroni – but this would have been my choice - - carbo load before the ride – top glass wine and i must add and amazing ambience...More
Thank smd t
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Thank you for taking time to write this review and that you enjoyed the carbo loading meal at Readers and the rest of the weekend race and relaxation. Hope to see you again soon to try one of the new winter specials. Thanks and kind...More
1
Not something I would normally do – but feel strongly that when other guests are not 100% truthfull and i decided to write this reveiw . With no booking we arrived is this gorgeous little restuarant - filled wit small items - cats and curious...More
Thank kingfissher
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Kingfisher - thank you for taking time to write this review - and for saying the above and bringing it to the attention - I try to chat to all the guests in the restaurant and so glad that you enjoyed and made new...More
1
We popped in for a late family lunch. We ordered four different mains so we could taste the different options on the menu. Each of our dishes lived up to our expectation with their individual subtle flavors. The trio of ice cream had us all...More
Thank Gavin W
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Gavin - Thank you for taking time to write this review and that you enjoyed yourself at Readers. My menu changes daily sources local fresh ingredients. Thanks and kind regards Carol
11
Went there earlier this evening based on good reviews. Quite a few tables available and got one via the 'hostess'. We waited 15 minutes and didn't get any service. No menus, no offer for drinks. Someone that seems to be the owner walked past us...More
1 Thank 102christol
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Christo - Thank you for taking time to write this review, constructive criticism is always great as it assist me and helps me to provide the best dining experience - Marianna the hostess of the evening seated you with menus and the order came...More
2415
Early dinner before cycle race turned out disappointing despite booking in advance. We specifically ordered 3 different meals to try out the menu - all arrived cold after waiting an hour which was the reason we did not order desert. Fillet for my son- he...More
Thank Adelevanschalkwyk
CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this review
Dear Adele - huge thanks for taking time to write this review - and I agree I would also have been disappointed if I had experience the same - but knowing I would be busy on friday eveinng before the race i was thankful thank...More
Nearby
Nearby Restaurants
The Olive Terrace
404 reviews
.28 km away
Things I Love
253 reviews
.37 km away
Coffee & Cream Coffee Shop and Eatery
44 reviews
.40 km away
Nearby Attractions
Old Town Tulbagh
107 reviews
.17 km away
De Oude Kerk
41 reviews
.19 km away
Lemberg Wine Estate
21 reviews
.35 km away
Schalkenbosch Wine Estate
8 reviews
.07 km away
Questions & Answers
Average prices
US$6 -
US$11
Cuisine
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant features
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol
Good for
Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Child-friendly
Open Hours
Sunday
09:00 - 22:00
Monday
09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 22:00
Thursday
09:00 - 22:00
Friday
09:00 - 22:00
Saturday
09:00 - 22:00
Location and Contact Information
-
Address: 12 Church Street, Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality 6820, South Africa
-
Location: Africa > South Africa > Western Cape > Witzenberg Municipality > Tulbagh
-
Phone Number: +27 23 230 0087
Description
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.
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.
Know better. Book better. Go better.
© 2017 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.
CURRENCY/COUNTRY
US$USD
South Africa