Constantia Uitsig Restaurant (Constantia Uitsig)
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Ambiance: Elegant Main course (avg): R135 Licensed: yes, corkage: R45 for wine and R80 Champagne Open: Lunch , Dinner Open 7 days a week Lunch: 12h30-14h30 Dinner: 19h30-21h30 Closed: Lunch 31 December & New Year's Day Seating Capacity: 120
Description: Having spent thirteen years at Constantia Uitsig, it comes as no surprise that Executive Chef Clayton Bell views his restaurant as his second home and has mastered the recipe for consistency and ambiance. The close-knit team, which Clayton calls family, has served the likes of Bono, Andre Agassi, Brooke Shields, Vinnie Jones and even a few kings and queens. However, the restaurant does not aim to cater solely to top-tier tourists, but rather take pleasure in serving the local market. '’We would like even more Capetonians to experience Uitsig,’' says Clayton, and his latest menu is sure to accomplish this goal. The finest ingredients are essential, as Clayton aims to ensure that his guests taste the dish in its simplest form. He moves away from disguising his dishes with overbearing sauces. All fruits and vegetables are locally sourced, while the Parma ham and Parmesan Cheese are from Italy, the Olive Oil from Greece and the beef… Chalmar. Having completed its annual refurbishment, Constantia Uitsig Restaurant has opened its doors once again and, whilst maintaining the old favorites, Clayton has added some innovative new dishes to the menu, some of which follow: Starters include the modified Bouchee de Moules (steamed black West Coast mussels served in a puff pastry case now with a saffron voloute sauce). Other previous favourites which have remained are: the traditional Italian peasant dish Panzanella, Tomato Tart (a puff pastry base with Fontina cheese, Dijon mustard, fresh basil and tomato's garnished with spring onions), and the very fresh, extremely tasty and wholly satisfying West Coast oysters, which are served in a Chinese spoon with pickled fennel. Adding to the numerous tantalizing main courses already available, new mouthwatering additions include the Gnocchi di Patate al Pesto e Pinoli Tostati (homemade potato dumplings serviced with Basil Pesto, toasted pine nuts and olive oil); Rombo alle Erbette (Fish of the day with sage, thyme, parsley, rosemary, garlic butter and white wine served with a garlic and parsley mash); and the Roasted Karoo Lamb Rack (served with crunchy plolenta, butter beans and a port lamb jus). For those who believe that eating out is about experiencing something out of the ordinary, you are in for a treat. With the Trippa alla Toscana (tripe braised in a tomato, carrot, celery, onion, chilli and Italian pork sausage with a hint of basil), and Animelle con icorciofi (veal sweetbreads sautéed with prosciutto, artichokes, baby peas and finished off with verjuce). As Clayton explains, ‘’I love offal, and a lot of restaurants don't do it because they are not confident in their ability to make it properly. There's no secret. Just keep everything as simple as possible.’’ Finish off with a platter of Italian cheeses, or, if you’d prefer something a little sweeter, the Rum Panna Cotta (rich cream custard, flavoured with rum and served with rum soaked berries). Homemade vanilla ice cream served with an espresso is perfect for those who prefer to keep dessert a simple affair. All of these exceptional dishes are enjoyed alongside a relaxed and festive ambience. Constantia Uitsig Restaurant has proven over the years that great food with warm service in a picturesque setting is the perfect combination to create long lasting relationships and memories for all. Head chef: Clayton Bell |
Address
Constantia Uitsig Spaanschemat River Road Constantia Cape Town Directions Directions from M3(± 20 minutes) Take the M3 out of the City towards Muizenberg on either Eastern Boulevard or De Waal Drive At Hospital Bend take the M3 to Muizenberg Follow the M3, passing UCT on your right, for about 9km Travel on the M3 until the Ladies Mile off-ramp (off-ramp after Kendal Road) At the traffic lights turn left into Ladies Mile At the next set of traffic lights turn left in Spaanschemat River Road Pass Peddlars On The Bend on right hand side Pass signage to Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia on right hand side Approximately 2.5km on you will see Constantia Uitsig sign-posted on the right hand side Pass the Constantia Uitsig Cricket Entrance and continue to the second entrance on your right hand side and follow directions to Reception |
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