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Buitenverwachting Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine International, Modern Cape
Hours Tues-Fri noon-1:30pm; Tues-Sat 7-8:30pm; Cafe Petit lunches: Tues-Sat 11:30-3:30pm
Location Klein Constantia Rd., Constantia, Southern Suburbs
Reservations Reservations essential
Phone 021/794-3522
Web site www.buitenverwachting.co.za
Prices Main courses R98-R140 ($19/£10); crayfish R298 ($41/£21).Cafe Petit lunches from R68 ($9/£5)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V.

Frommer's Review

Like Uitsig, Buitenverwachting (meaning "Above Expectation") is situated on one of the historic Constantia wine farms, with lovely views and an exceptional reputation. But Buitenverwachting is more formal and more expensive, and from a consistency point of view, the food is also better -- it 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 samosas, or creating a creamy polenta-spinach soup and topping it with osso buco tartlets. Crayfish is pan-fried and served with a linguine Nero and seafood bisque. End with the "chocolate variation" -- it's a masterpiece. A less pricey option is Café Petit in the courtyard, which is open for lunch. You can also arrange for takeout picnic fare.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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