Reuben’s Restaurant at The One&Only Cape Town has launched their Winter Set Menu and it’s total perfection! At R295 a person, it’s a steal. That venue + the service + that heavenly food = the real deal. I was invited to be one of the first food bloggers to sample the new menu over a lunchtime with my new friends from Instaeats Cape Town one particularly gloomy looking Friday afternoon.
We were asked by our favourite local foodies team, InstaEatsCapeTown to be involved with this years #InstaEatsWinterWarmers roll out, where we visit some of Cape Town’s most popular spots and try our the favourites off the winter menus.
“We believe in farm to table, ingredient driven menus and this winter selection is no different. We have source interesting local artisans who share our values and we’re sure you will taste the integrity in their products.” – Ruben Riffel
I arrived to a glass of ice cold Graham Beck Brut, ready and waiting for me. The fire-heated restaurant had such a homely, welcoming atmosphere, with a clear African influence in the decor. When our waiter, Aubrey came to take our order, I threw him a spanner – I was definitely wanting to indulge in the Winter Set Menu, but couldn’t eat any of the listed options as they we’re vegetarian friendly. Without a blink of an eye – he told me not to worry, and that he would organize a treat for me. The control freak in me had a mild heart attack, but I went with it! And I could not have picked my meal better than he did. Aubrey got it spot on. Dean rattled off his choices, and they sounded great too.
STARTERS Smoked Sweetcorn, Mozzarella Croquettes with Basil-Jalapeno Ranch Dip. MAINS Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus, Wheat Grass, and Radish salad, Pickled Shimeji, Shalott, Lemon and Herb with a hint of Truffle. DESSERT Steamed Madagascan Vanilla Pudding with Butterscotch, Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream and Walnut Crumb. EXTRA The Cookie Monster: Amarula and Hazelnut Hot Chocolate with Amarula Infused Whipped Cream
View the Winter Set Menu HERE View the A La Carte Menu HERE Please remember, items on the menu are subject to change due to fresh produce availability.
Follow The One&Only Cape Town on social for updates and for some serious wanderlust inspiration: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To book your table at Reubens, call Restaurant Reservations at +27 21 431 4511 or +27 21 431 5888 or you can email restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com. You can find the venue at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and although there is limited parkng available at the venue, we would suggest parking at the Portswood Parking lot just over the road. You should definitely follow local celeb chef, Reuben Riffel on social too: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He has recently opened up a new venue in Franschhoek which we will have to visit soon!
DISCLAIMER: Although we were invited to join Reubens for lunch, we are under no obligation to share a positive review about our experience and the above is totally in the opinion of The Social Needia.
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Aw looks amazing! Your photos are all so beautiful and the food through your lens is making me so hungry! 😀 xx
elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
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Thank you so much! I’m constantly drooling when I write