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Rust en Vrede

Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Ranked #3 of 100 restaurants in Stellenbosch
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Brilliant food, amongst the best in Stellenbosch - super service and beautiful setting. Definitely not one to be missed.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Recently we made booking with the restaurant for a certain number of people, but as it turned out we had an additional guest join us, which we would not have imagined could be an issue. We thought this could be a great opportunity to show off some wonderful South African hospitality to our very important guests who treat us like... More

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8 May 2013

The comments by Mike J (who unfortunately declines stating his surname when making a booking and posting a review) could not be further from the truth. Yes he made a booking for six guests and yes he confirmed it that same day, for six guests. He arrived with one extra guest and yes we were unable to accommodate him in... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Recently had a visit to Rust En Vrede for wine tasting and after seeing everyone eating the Winetasters lunch had to stay! As in my review of the venue this place was fantastic and the food just added to the experience. We all had the Sirloin Steak with a Mustard Butter, Pomme Frites and a house salad enjoyed with a... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Had an awesome dining experience at this restaurant. Everything from the time we entered till the time we left was brilliant. My wife didn't eat all items on their 6-course menu and they happily substituted these courses. The food was amazing. The wine pairing complimented the the different courses perfectly. They also baked a little cake for my wife's birthday... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

food outstanding and place breath taking.if you visit this place like our dinner was 08h00 we left rust and vrede at 13h00

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Pietermaritzburg KZN Natal South Africa
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50 reviews 50 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Very disappointing! Service is so over the top that one feels tempted to swat the waiters like annoying mosquitos. The food is pretentious - silly little bite sized morsels artisically lined up on a platter. It really is just a taste menu not real food.

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Buonas, Schweiz
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We spent a wonderful evening at Rust en Vrede. They definitely are back on track and let forget the times when David Higgs was in the chief in charge. The food was excellent, service unbeatable, only on the sommeliers side they can improve. Looking forward to come back.

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UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We had an amazing evening in this wonderful restaurant. The setting was gorgeous and the staff were professional but so friendly. After a lovely bottle of wine on terrace we went into restaurant and chose from the 4-course menu. The food was so elegantly presented and the attention to detail amazing. The food itself was faultless with each course a... More

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Derbyshire. uk
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

I have eaten in 3 Michelin star restaurants in Europe and some of the best in the Cape and this is right up there with them. Had a fantastic meal which more than came up to my expectations. No need to say more.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Set on a vinyard this restaurant offers excellent fine dining. We enjoyed the multi course menu with wine pairing very much. It is expensive compared to other S African restaurants that offer similar fare, but it is still excellent value compared to the equivalent in Europe. In common with S Africa generally the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The service... More

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