Cavalli - Somerset West

Wonderful place to lunch ... always excellent service and food is art on a plate .... one of my most fav places to go

I visited Cavalli recently after hearing raving reviews, which lived up to everything I was told. The setting is beautiful both the decor and property. I had my first oyster and like it! The carpaccio was delicious, so was the gnocchi. The dishes are presented beautifully, the portions are hearty, the flavors are bold and yet there is simplicity and finesse on the plate. The only bit of constructive criticism would be the macaroons, which I’d skip.

Truly an experience. Gorgeous gardens with views across the winelands, and a wine list to match. Sommelier is friendly and knowledgeable. Portion sizes were just right and the dessert was a lovely end to the meal.

Eating at Cavalli was such a treat! One of the first things I noticed was the restaurant's accolades. It was voted on the best restaurants in the Western Cape so my expectations were high but were met. The venue is breathtakingly beautiful, the restaurant is right next to a lake and the serenity is unmatched. <br/ <br/ The chef is extremely talented and really take pride in his cuisine, both the taste and presentation were impeccable. I ate the linefish with the baby potatoes as a side. The side of potatoes is so large that I shared mine with my friend. The chef made a delicious meal while still catering to my gluten and lactose intolerance. The plate that the fish was served on made my meal look tiny but by the end of my meal, I was stuffed and very satisfied. <br/ <br/ The service was lovely and the ambiance was perfect. I would recommend Cavalli for a date or dinner with the family. <br/ <br/ This restaurant deserves another visit and I can't wait to return and try more meals on the menu.

The last two evenings, 23rd and 24th December, we had an amazing dining experience. An absolute gastronomical taste explosion and a wonderful and kind professional staff. Mphatso was really great with the service he gave us. Justin gave us the best wine advice ever and showed us around. And also Isaac and Jabulani made our evening great. Service was excellent and the view is gorgeous. We highly recommend this estate to everybody. What a great hospitality and wonderful experience. Thanks! Chris Eveline