Guide to Durbanville

ANNAPURNA
A small haven of originality amid the plastic Americana and franchise clones abounding in the food court of the shopping centre. The menu has a good selection of curries (lamb, chicken, seafood and vegetarian) and tandoori dishes, as well as a few sweets to balance the spicy fare. On weekends there is even a belly dancer to entertain patrons. Which beats by a long shot watching the rugga on the big screen outside. Small wine list, but it boasts award-winning Indian beer.

Shop 572
Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
Bellville

tel: (021) 914-6117

EVERSDAL BISTRO
Situated in an old wine cellar circa 1680. A la carte and set menus focus on traditional Cape cuisine, including seafood and game. Great steaks and farm-style boerekos. Perfect for large parties and functions. Kiddies menu available.

Cnr Bluegum & Huguenot streets
Eversdal
Durbanville

tel: (021) 976-0036

BLOEMENDAL RESTAURANT
Situated on a hilltop with spectacular views. If carrying heavy plates is your idea of good exercise, the trip up the hill will be well worth your while: heap up the boerekos like your ouma used to make from the daily buffet. Everything from bredie and bobotie to koeksisters and trifle. A bit on the heavy side and without any frills attached, but you will most certainly not leave hungry.

Bloemendal Estate on M13
Durbanville

e-mail: info@bloemendal.co.za
website: http://www.bloemendal.co.za
tel: (021) 975-7525

@ THE HILLS RESTAURANT
Ultra-modern winery and cellar with splendid views across the countryside to Robben Island and Table Mountain, just 20 minutes from the city centre. Plenty of parking. Join appreciative wine travellers and indulge in a great meal from an a la carte menu which, while small, is in sync with the highly acclaimed wines of Durbanville Hills. Somewhat of a tourist destination. Booking essential, especially in summer.

Durbanville Hills Wine Estate
Tygervalley Road, M13
Durbanville

e-mail: dhills@dist.co.za
website: http://www.durbanvillehills.co.za
tel: (021) 558-1300

PAMPOENKRAAL
African open-air eatery in a rural setting, with vineyards and gazing sheep adding ambiance. Perfect for corporate functions and parties. Booking essential. Food cooked on open fires and wood-burning stoves turning out various meat kebabs, steaks to order, and Greek-style lamb. Lemon meringue pie, pavlova and apple pie for dessert.

Altydgedacht Wine Farm
Durbanville

tel: (021) 913-4962

POPLARS
Classy, up-market dining with a playful touch in a old farm house with tasteful interior ambience and a peaceful pastoral setting. A range of interesting fusion foods with the emphasis on freshness and flavour. The presentation and service add to the delightful experience. Some-what pricey, but then this is certainly at the top end of the list of restaurants in the area. Breakfasts, catering, spitbraai functions and cottages also available. The wine list is more than adequate, including some local wines. A few also available by the glass.

Terra D'aria
Springfield Farm on the M13 Tyger Valley Road
Durbanville

e-mail: poplars@daria.co.za
website: http://www.daria.co.za
tel: (021) 975-5736