Maximillien Restaurant, Sandton

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Restaurant description

You can expect a refined culinary collection at The Maximillien Restaurant with the appointment of new Executive Chef, Sylvester Nair.

Chef Sylvester will showcase his creative edge and gastronomic finesse, putting his own personal touch on the urban chic DAVINCI Hotel and Suites' Maximillien Restaurant on Nelson Mandela Square.

With a burning passion for cooking which was ignited as a child, Chef Sylvester always knew a great dish when he saw it. A designer of flavours and composer of tastes, he has been in the kitchen since the age of nine, mastering the craft of creating delicacies to relish with his father - respected internationally renowned chef, Luke Nair. Learning from the best, Chef Sylvester is today applauded for bringing back old school cuisine with a modern twist.

Chef Sylvester, who hails from Durban, has dedicated his life to the love of food and tallied up a perfect resume, having completed his studies at the Culinary Academy at Backsberg Wine Estate before working at several of South Africa's leading restaurants. He not only brings top-notch culinary experience to his new post, but will also be creating and designing an entire new menu unique to Maximillien...just in time for Spring.

The new menu will embrace many of Chef Sylvester's memorable 'signature dishes', including Lamb Noisette served with crushed potatoes infused with ricotta and rosemary flowers topped with crumbed camembert and red win jus, authentically spiced butter chicken curry served with a trio of garlic butter, herb Naan bread and condiments; and let's not forget the sweater side of life, a Chocolate Dome filled with traditional chocolate fondant, served with warm cream caramel sauce.

Chef Sylvester says he's looking forward to this next exciting chapter in his culinary journey and putting his skills to use at one of Sandton's most sophisticated restaurants.

"I've introduced fresh clean flavours with fine dining that is still comforting but looks fantastic and is good for you. Modern and funky, yet still classical and full of flavour," says Chef Sylvester.

Warren Harvey, Food and Beverage manager, says the arrival of Chef Sylvester was key in the repositioning of Maximillien as one of the finest gourmet restaurants in South Africa.

"At Maximillien, our meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of service excellence are of equal importance as serving only the most mouth-watering dishes. All dishes are prepared using only the finest ingredients that are sourced and our friendly, polite and attentive waitrons aim to make every dining experience a memorable one," concludes Harvey.

Maximillien provides a variety of dining opportunities ideal for a hearty breakfast, a quick business lunch and a leisurely dinner. A convivial atmosphere, warm lighting, and contemporary meets classic aesthetic welcomes diners at the door and is beautifully complemented by an ethic of providing a high-quality dining service to accompany fine quality food.

Reviews for Maximillien Restaurant(4 reviews)

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5.0 / 5.0 (4 reviews)

5 stars to Maximillien

Anonymous

Amazing ambiance, terrific food and great service. This restaurant truly is a dining experience!

Saturday nights event

Anonymous

"Maximillien had this dating thing this Saturday (12 March 2011) night and it was off the hook. There weren't much guys there but we girls had fun, dancing talking and just enjoying..." Read more "Maximillien had this dating thing this Saturday (12 March 2011) night and it was off the hook. There weren't much guys there but we girls had fun, dancing talking and just enjoying ourselves. Met quit a lot of new girlfriends which I would so love to meet again. "

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