Franschhoek restaurant recognised as the top date night spot in South Africa
Hussar Grill Franschhoek has been recognized as South Africa’s best date night restaurant and has also secured a spot in the Top 25 worldwide!
Hussar Grill Franschhoek has been recognized as the top restaurant for a date night in South Africa.
In addition, it made the Top 25 list in the world.
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The list is based on the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best.
The Best of the Best designation is given to those who get outstanding ratings and opinions from the TripAdvisor community within a 12-month period.
The only two African restaurants to make the list were Saigon Restaurant & Lounge (11th) in Cairo, Egypt, and The Hussar Grill Franschhoek (25th).
“It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone,” said the travel site.
“The Hussar Grill Franschhoek sets the scene with its inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. Well-seasoned steaks, generous portions and an extensive wine list make this a top pick for an evening to remember,” added the website.
The Franschhoek-based restaurant received a rating of 4.5 out of five and had 662 reviews.
The top 10 best date night restaurants in the world:
1. Alameda Suiça , Monte Verde Brazil
2. Ginger A La Carte Restaurant, Rhodes Greece
3. Mylos A La Carte Restaurant, Rhodes Greece
4. Benvenuti in Casa, Sorrento Italy
5. Gia Mas, Santorini Greece
6. Restaurante 1621, Cartagena Colombia
7. Abaceria del Postigo, Seville, Spain
8. Kepitu Restaurant At The Kayon Resort, Ubud, Indonesia
9. Padi Restaurant, Ubud Indonesia
10. Mumbai Masala Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, Spain
Other news
Meanwhile, in other restaurant news, in a double blow to the culinary scene in Cape Town, Hout Bay restaurant Cheyne’s has closed its doors.
In addition, its Asian Street Food Restaurant, Lucky Bao, has also shut down.
Finally, as reported by The South African website, Cape Town’s La Colombe restaurant was voted in the Top 50 in the world – and the best in Africa – by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
The highly anticipated list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 was revealed an awards ceremony held at Wynn Las Vegas.
La Colombe ranked 49th in the world
The event brought together the best chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry icons on the planet.
The 22nd edition of the annual ranking features restaurants from 26 territories, five continents and eight exciting new and re-entries.
La Colombe was voted the 49th best restaurant in the world.
The narration on the website read: Taking guests on a gastronomic voyage in an atmospheric, treehouse-like setting atop the Silvermist Wine Estate (following a move from Constantia Uitsig in 2014), La Colombe is the grande dame of Cape Town dining.
In a minimalist space decorated in a muted colour palette, chef James Gaag’s swoon-inducing dishes feature all manner of culinary theatre.
Think smoking Cape Malay snacks, tuna ‘La Colombe’ – a tinned miniature yellowfin tuna creation featuring micro herbs, avocado puree and an umami-rich broth – and the complex, perfectly balanced masterpiece of Karoo lamb.
The eight or 10-course tasting menus are executed with impeccable precision, yet the experience remains playful and approachable, with guests selecting their own canapes as they begin their meal.
As the restaurant is on a wine estate, you’re guaranteed a great glass, although a lot of thought has gone into the low and no ABV options too.
Meanwhile, Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain, scooped the No 1 spot in this year’s list.