What a disappointment. We were expecting a lot from this evening out with friends. Instead we were embarrassed when opening the menu and seeing the prices and small menu on offer. Our friends are not foodies like we are, so would not necessarily go and pay these prices for the fare that was available. We expected expensive, but not exorbitant.The menu was very limited and the starters averaged about R140. The mains were averaging at about R240 and we did not even look at the deserts. The wine list was again exorbitant and did not really do the establishment any justice. One wonders if the pricing and menu had anything to do with the IPL being in town as I cannot imagine that they believe that the food on offer is worth the price you pay for it - its simply outrageous!
I had the fillet and again using the French Connection as a benchmark, this is no better, in fact not even as good, and priced at R45 more for your meal. On the Sunday I was chatting about our experience to a friend of mine and he stated that they had a similar experience at the restaurant with a burnt dish which was not appropriately replaced or apologised for.
The most amazing thing is that Dario is the head chef at the restaurant and we had hoped to see some of his influence coming through in the menu and wine list, but it certainly does not seem so. We have been avid followers of his at Yum and Yum Nostalgia and feel that his offerings there are far superior and better priced than what is on offer at this restaurant. Very, Very disappointing.
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