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“Excellent restaurant with very nice service”
Review of Lanser's on Main

Lanser's on Main
Ranked #3 of 65 Restaurants in Bryanston
Description: Lanser's on Main serves exquisite home-styled Italian and French food with an ambience to match. We’re open from 11:00 – 21:30 every day, except Sundays. We’re always looking forward to welcoming you.
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Description: Lanser's on Main serves exquisite home-styled Italian and French food with an ambience to match. We’re open from 11:00 – 21:30 every day, except Sundays. We’re always looking forward to welcoming you.
Reviewed 3 May 2019

I have been here twice within 3 weeks. Great service with a personal touch. I was even recognized the second time we came :-). Good advice on the wines and very nice menu with excellent dishes. Will for sure come back.

Date of visit: April 2019
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LanserFourie, Owner at Lanser's on Main, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2019

Thank you for taking the time to post your review, Michel

From the day we opened Lanser's on Main, remembering our guests, and their particular food and drink choices has been a key ingredient of what makes us who we are. I'm so glad that our personal service comes through.

Thank you for eating at Lanser's on Main, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit

-- Lanser

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Reviewed 29 April 2019

Me and my wife love coming here at least once a month for fine dining and an enjoyable meal with Lanser and his team. Me and my wife got engaged at one of Lanser's Restaurants before. If i have any business clients i also like to bring them here for lunch or dinner.

Date of visit: April 2019
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LanserFourie, Owner at Lanser's on Main, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2019

Hey Brian. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review.

We do love having you visit us at Lanser's on Main. You'll always have a special table available, whenever you visit.

We do look forward to a lifelong relationship of food and wonderful memories

-- Lanser

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Reviewed 29 April 2019

A few weeks ago I attended a food and wine pairing at the recently established, Lanser’s on Main. Lanser’s on Main is a French and Italian style bistro based in Bryanston. The restaurant is headed up by Chef Lanser who has worked in the one Michelin Star restaurant, Rhodes 24, in London.

Lanser’s on Main regularly hosts food and wine pairing evenings. I was fortunate enough to attend the most recent one held in conjunction with wine estate, Hemel and Aarde. Upon our arrival, we were seated at a large table with fellow guests, making it a bit of a social event too (fortunately for me, it was great company). The first course was pan seared duck breast cooked in a plum sauce served on champ with pomegranate and drizzled with a Pinot Noir reduction. This dish was accompanied by smoked warthog carpaccio served with caramelised onions and cream. This first course was paired with Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2016 and Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2017 (yes, TWO wines with just the first course – thank goodness for Uber). While I wasn’t a big fan of the warthog – carpaccio is not one of my favourites – I really enjoyed the duck. For the second course we were served a pallet cleanser, a litchi and celery sorbet. This was paired with Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2018. The sorbet was lovely and refreshing and I loved the Ataraxia pairing. The third course consisted of a homemade kabeljou and red snapper fishcake served on a parmesan and rocket salad with a coconut curry sauce. This was paired with Kaalmansgat Chardonnay 2016. The fishcakes were cooked to perfection and I loved the flavourful coconut curry sauce. The next course was Belgium style half shell mussels in a garlic, lemon and parsley sauce served with crispy chips. This was paired with Ataraxia Chardonnay 2017. The Belgium style mussels were great and very authentic; they actually took me back to a similar dish that I had in Brussels a little over a year ago. For dessert we were served a chocolate truffle log with roasted nuts and mint. This was paired with both Hannibal 2016 and Serenity 2016. The dessert was decadent and delicious; loved it.

If you enjoy wine pairing, then you’re bound to enjoy a social evening like this at Lanser’s on Main. The service was great and the food was really enjoyable. Portion sizes (and wine top ups) are very generous making the experience great value for money. The restaurant has a lovely and elegant layout. The food and wine pairing event at Lanser’s on Main is definitely something worse experiencing with a group of friends or family.

Date of visit: March 2019
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LanserFourie, Owner at Lanser's on Main, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2019

Thank you for taking the time to post your review, Get_In_My_Belly_SA

Our wine pairing evenings are well supported. They're always a great night to learn about wine, food and meet some new, friendly and interesting people.

It was great having you join us for the evening, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next meal

-- Lanser

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Reviewed 27 April 2019 via mobile

Loved our dinning experience at Lansers this evening, a fun crowd engaged with one another, as we enjoyed conversation and beautiful wines from Glenelly Estate.
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The food was fantastic, each course being Flavourful, beautifully plated and well paired.
The resturant catered to my dietary requirements a major plus.

Welcome course - paired with uncorked Chardonnay ‘19
Amuse Bouche - Bruschetta - tomato, onion, cucumber basil and salsa.

First course - paired with Glenelly Cabernet franc ‘16
Phyllo parcel wrapped with mushrooms, topped with a mushroom sauce.

second course - paired with Lady May ‘12
Prawn pasta.

Third course - paired with Glenelly Syrah ‘16
Strawberry Roulade - strawberry meringue roulade fresh berries, chantily cream and magical melt in your mouth monuments.

Lansers located on main road in Bryanston, a perfect venue to enjoy a mouthwatering menu.

Date of visit: April 2019
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LanserFourie, Owner at Lanser's on Main, responded to this reviewResponded 29 April 2019

Hi Neeta. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review.

It was wonderful meeting you at the Wine Pairing evening. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience. The Wine Pairing Evenings are always really fun and engaging.

It was a great pleasure ensuring that your dietary preferences were catered for. Everyone who visits Lanser's on Main should have a wonderful meal, and if that means cooking something specific, then of course we'll do it.

Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit

-- Lanser

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Reviewed 27 April 2019 via mobile

My wife and I took friends form London to dinner. The was service attentive, the wine list showed care and was well priced, and the food was excellent. I had steak tartare on the proprietor’s recommendation which I’ll certainly have again. This was followed expertly prepared line fish accompanied with superb chips. We’ll definitely return.

Date of visit: April 2019
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LanserFourie, Owner at Lanser's on Main, responded to this reviewResponded 29 April 2019

Thank you for taking the time to post your review, Hendrik

Thank you for trusting us as your restaurant of choice to take your friends from London to. The Steak Tartare is a favourite for many of our guests at Lanser's on Main. It's a dish that often brings a smile to those who order it.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Bryanston's Favourite Bistro

-- Lanser

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