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R 103 - R 205
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International, Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Called in at Reader’s midweek for lunch and found a real gem of a place. Beautiful old building with a welcoming stoep, but I opted to sit inside for some cool relief from the heat outside! Both members of staff were very welcoming, while the...menu was varied and reasonably priced. The chicken and cranberry filo pastry pie was a delight, while the trio of ice cream was simply delicious. Well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

What a beautiful sunset siting on the stoop enjoying the delicous food, fresh garden salad and the trout to follow was cooked beatifull. I enjoyed so much went back a second time and had the cheese starter and the springbok shank both excellent. Cabnnot waitr...to bring wife here and best in towbn, service was exceptional - thank you carol and teamMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Business dinner with a group of 10. Service was excellent and the main course steak was excellent - had a migraine so left early to rest. Thank you to the host for a great dinner

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 7 January 2024

Amazing food and service and the homemade ice cream was out of this world. Carol made us feel right at home .

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 4 January 2024

Read the reviews and thought we have to try it. Every expectation was exceeded. Def try the ice cream trio :) Absolutely loved the decor, it's like you've stepped into another Era.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 4 January 2024

Great hospitality and service. Excellent food. Lovely atmosphere!! This restaurant is a MUST when visiting Tulbagh.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 3 January 2024

Recommended by the guest house we where staying in - and the recommendation was spot on - the food was deilicous, the service was outstanding and the new little waitress was friendly and help full. Hot plates is always a highlight for me and the...steak was cooked beautifully, chicken pie with crispy phyllo, pork chop was thinkand tasty, trout also a winner - the ice cream was 100% and the watermelon starter combination devine. higly recommendable and I will go back soon. Service, food, experience and atmosphere all 110%More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2024

Wow not sure where to start, karilina welcomed us with a sherry, wine was perfectly chilled as we enjoyed a dramatic sunset from the stoep. The pork chop - think and juciy was delicious and the trout cooked to perfection - the watermelon pizza a...ujnique refreshing starter and the ice cream a must. Owner and host Carole chatted to us and gave us great advice to explore the valley and enjoy the wines plus stories about the valley - a must while in TulbaghMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 January 2024 via mobile

The food was very good, 5 out of 5 for the food. Portions are very good. Decor and theme was also extremely interesting and delightful. I would give the service ( not our server) just the service in general was about a 3 out of...5. We loved the cat - Sky and we loved the atmosphere. We also expected a few more minor touches like ice for our glasses or asking if we needed sauces and a few minor other issues. But again, overall it was a wonderful meal.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 31 December 2023

This eatery is the best place to have dinner in Tulbagh! We loved the historic building, cats roaming free and the food was spectacular! Beautiful sunset view from tables on the ‘stoep’. The chef was so kind and came to visit each table personally and...cooked all the dishes herself!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 11 October 2023

Stopped for a early dinner on route back home and all I can say excellent delicious and amazing from friendly staff to stunning food and affordable wine list. Exceptional ice cream and wow think pork chop and chicken pie delicious.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

Excellent food! Great ambiance! Good wines. Best meal we’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend the trout and sesame oil veg and the hand cut chips with Readers Spice is great

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

welcome by a glass of sherry - which warmed the soul on this chilly winter evening - food was outstanding, tasty and cooked to perfection - and warm plates is always a winner - service was excellent. HIghly recommenable

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

welcomed with a sherry, cooked to perfection camembert and fresh asparagus, following by slow roasted shank and juicy pork chop, ice cream to end, pickled ginger and wasabi orgasmic and the balsamic was my second best flavoured ice creams, excellent service

Date of visit: September 2023
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Carol Collins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. My ingredients are all sourced from our local farms, and my meat from the local butcher. Hope you enjoyed your time in Tulbagh and had safe travels back home. Thank you and kind regards Carol

Reviewed 31 July 2023

The manager of the guest house we stayed in is the owner of Readers and recommended us to dine here or at the Hotel. We choose readers and we were not sorry - the food lived up to the expectation, the staff welcoming and the...sherry on arrival was a warming touch. The camembert to start was delicious and the pork chop main - cooked to perfection, the chicken and cranberry pie also a huge winner. Too full for dessert but this would be a reason to return. HIghly recommendableMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Carol Collins, Owner at Readers Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. My ingredients are all sourced from our local farms, and my meat from the local butcher. Hope you enjoyed your time in Tulbagh and had safe travels back home. Thank you and kind regards Carol

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5