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| Buitenverwachting is a beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg Mountains, barely 12km from False Bay. Elegantly timeless, Buitenverwachting Restaurant Cape Town is fortuitously positioned overlooking the Vineyards & the Mountains, and has held the position as one of Cape Towns finest eateries for many years. |
| The award-winning Restaurant & Courtyard has been recently refurbished, and its international influences, experiences and values are expressed in the new professional team, aiming to live up to the name, which means "above expectation." Chef Edgar's everlasting passion never rests to reinvent new exciting dishes to entice his patrons to an incredible & sensual dining adventure. And to complement the exquisite cuisine, an extensive wine list that comprises some of their own finest wines, the very best from the Constantia region and the rest of the Cape as well as selected international wines is available. |
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Buitenverwachting Restaurant
Klein Constantia Road
Constantia
Cape Town
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| Austrian chef, Edgar Osojnik, has been wowing guests at Constantia's exclusive restaurant for over a decade. In Austria he received a Professional Cooking Certificate at the Austrian Chamber of Industrial Economy and a Food & Beverage Management Diploma from WIFI/Austrian Chamber of Industry. He also did a 3 year Apprenticeship at the Astoria Hotels in Austria, after which he work at several restaurants in Austria from 1986 until 1995. He is the Executive chef and a partner of the Buitenverwachting Restaurant Cape Town. |
| Edgar believes his menu is first and foremost about skill, and maintains: "It has to work, or it's not going on the menu." He gets his inspiration from Mother Nature, basic ingredients, and old recipe books: "I don't follow trends, but I include them", he says. This is obviously a recipe for success as his long list of accolades attest. |
| A la Carte and set menus that portray a sense of artistry perfect for pampered palates are daily available for lunch & dinner. The menus change often and offer sophisticated fare, using only the finest produce sourced locally and internationally. So sit back and savor Edgar's ambrosial dishes. And to compliment the exquisite cuisine, an extensive wine list comprising the very best of the Farm's Finest Wines, the best from the Constantia Region and the rest of the Cape, as well as selected International Wines, are available. |
| The cuisine wows almost everyone who eats here, and tends to make it into the top three of every food critic's Cape listing. Austrian chef Edgar Osojnik combines local ingredients with international techniques and flavors, like preparing kingklip in the tandoor and serving it with gingered bisque and basmati-pea samoosas, or creating creamy polenta-spinach soup and topping it with osso bucco tartlets. Crayfish is pan-fried and served with a linguine Nero and seafood bisque. End with the "chocolate variation", it's a masterpiece. |
| All the meals on offer are exemplary. Other exciting starters include the Trio of Norwegian Salmon served with lettuce and remoulade, and the Creamy Spinach, Tomato and Garlic Soup served with lamb osso busso pies. Scintillating mains include the crispy Pork Belly with honey thyme, Konsertina Potato and creamy leek; the unique Grilled Entrecote in a Bone Marrow crust, which is served with red wine shallot and mushroom rosti. |
| Also delicious are the Pan-fried rack of lamb with its own osso bucco sauce and gremolatta risotto; and the Pan-fried Loin of Springbok, served with goji berry-chocolate and almond brioche. Delicious desserts include the Deep-fried Banana Raviolis paired with passion fruit banana ragout and lemongrass ice cream set on a crocante tuille; and the delicious Open Strawberry Vanilla Strudel with its own green peppercorn compote and lime Sorbet. |
| Rooted in deep, decomposing granite soils and cooled by temperate sea breezes from the nearby oceans, Buitenverwachting's vines produce internationally acclaimed wines of great complexity with unique aromatic profiles. The farm was lovingly restored to its former glory while extensive planting of the most selected of cultivators was initiated. The result was a maiden grape harvest of 100 tons - the first harvest the farm had seen in 30 years. An historic achievement that lived up to its name. Guests to the restaurant are invited to sample these exquisite wines while enjoying their meals. Besides wine, the restaurant also serves a wide array of spirits, beers, liqueurs and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to compliment the meals. |
| Offering relaxed, fine dining in a contemporary, continental atmosphere "with a South African Touch", Buitenverwachting Restaurant Cape Town, as its name translates, is truly "beyond expectations." |
| The food is simply delicious, wonderfully prepared and artistically presented. The ambiance is warm and professional, whilst the superb setting allows for splendid views of the vineyard and the imposing Constantiaberg Mountains. It is the ideal venue for business gatherings, family celebrations or a romantic dinner for two. So if you are looking for a unique dining experience with an array of superb cuisine, this is the restaurant for you. |
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