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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$12
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
International, Contemporary
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 3 days ago
Lovely!

I enjoyed a delicious phyllo pastry chicken, feta and cranberry pie served with roasted veggies and roast potatoes. My hubby enjoyed a lamb phyllo Pastry pie. Would definitely recommend my option. Prices were fair. Just so sad that folk are not exploring the area due...to the economic recession. A very special little restaurant which oodles character and charm and is adorned with cat images and decor. Great service too.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 1 week ago
excellent the best in town

Sorry my english is no good - we dined here en had a best meal - shanks fillet and ice cream - top top and very yummy - diens excellent staff smileyMore

Date of visit: November 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you - for taking the time to write this review - My menu is small so I can keep the ingredients fresh and from local suppliers - shanks from my local butcher and they slow roast for 12 hours - and ice cream flavours...More

Reviewed 1 week ago
Top notch experience with excellent food

delicious food, friendly service and candle lit top notch experience, and covid protocols 100% in place - good luck and all the best for 2021More

Date of visit: December 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you Amy for taking the time to write this review - My menu is small so I can keep the ingredients fresh and from local suppliers creating different flavours and fusions - all the best for 2021 and be safe and travel safe -...More

Reviewed 21 November 2020
Perfect dinner in Tulbagh

First of all you fall in love with the 270 year old building and the ambience it creates. The food is beautifully presented, creative and delicious. Chef Carol is a genius who, with the help of a local lady with 20 rears service, makes diners...really feel at home and special. Not a huge menu (that changes monthly) but if it's not fine dining is very close to it! Readers is a must in Tulbagh.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you Dave for taking the time to write this review - My menu is small so I can keep the ingredients fresh and from local suppliers - all the best for 2021 and be safe and travel safe - thanks and kind regards Carol

Reviewed 19 October 2020
Exelent

Haven't had a breakfast in a very long time where you can taste the love its been made with and purely freshness You truly feel welcome and at home Building is also interesting and educational A definite must visit Cillie LateganMore

Date of visit: October 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Dear Cillie Thank you so much - it was a pleasure to host you both and to hear your enthusiasm about our gorgeous valley - and that you made the most of your weekend away - thank you and keep well be safe and hope...More

Reviewed 19 October 2020
EXCELLENT GASTRONOMIC FUSION

Congratulations through this Covid 19 time your staff and restaurant followed all protocols 100% not like a few others in the area – we ate out at 2 other places over stay in Tulbagh and protocols were disappointing – so was food – Congratulations also...for the amazing food – service and friendly cat that came to visit. The asparagus delights – soup and starter were delicious and the pork and strudel – the fusion gastronomic, ice cream a winner and I would like to complement the owner and chef for her outstanding food and passion as our experience was excellentMore

Date of visit: October 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Dear Amy B - Thank you so much for taking time to write this review and all your kind words - Hygiene and sanitizing is always important in a restaurant and with covid 19 even more so - thank you for choosing to dine with...More

Reviewed 12 October 2020
Excellent dinner!

We had an excellent dinner in the lovely, cozy atmosphere of Readers restaurant - joined by the very friendly cat! We can definitely recommend it!

Date of visit: September 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Thank you Marie for this amazing review and taking the time to write it - hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Tulbagh exploring out gorgeous valley - thank you and kind regards Carol

Reviewed 26 September 2020 via mobile
A beautiful experience on Church Street

A beautiful experience of tastes served by beautiful people. Thank you Carol and staff! We loved everything about it!

Date of visit: September 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Dear Annelie - Thank you for writing these kind words - and I hope you enjoyed your time in our gorgeous valley and safe travels and all the best for the rest of the year - thank you and kind regard Carol Safe travels

Reviewed 7 September 2020
Delicious food with a side of great character

Walking into the quirky entrance hall, our experience was kicked off with a glass of warming sherry on a cold evening! Nick nacks and (cat) memorabilia about, you know you're in for a night to remember. The waiter was informative with a great sense of...humour. The food was wholesome, delicious and not to be forgotten. The hospitality was of the highest quality. Would go back in a heartbeat, thank you for having us!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Thank you Matthew for taking time to write this review - and hope you enjoyed your time in our gorgeous valley - exploring and wine tasting - 2020 has been a tough year for us all and hope 2021 is better for you and that...More

Reviewed 31 August 2020
Special touch and unique

We had a lovely meal at this very unique restaurant. The food and ambience was great and I would return to this restaurant for a meal again without any hesitationMore

Date of visit: August 2020
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CarolJCollins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2020

Thank you Myburgh for these kind words - hope you enjoyed your time in our valley exploring and wine tasting. I hope you have a great festive season and all the best for 2021 - thanks and kind regards - safe travels and be safe...More

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Thank you Cillie - hope to see you and your gorgeous lady again soon - keep well and keep safe Thanks you and kind regards Carol
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