Each course is a delight. A discovery. And when you taste the wine they pair with their food your mouth explodes. One of the best meals I’ve had in SA.
Excellent dinner!
We tried the 6 course wine tasting dinner. It was truly one of THE BEST restaurant experiences we have had anywhere! From the very different French onion soup, to the exquisite lemon meringue and "milk and honey" . . . and we were not disappointed by any of the middle courses!
A well presented beet root salad, a ham hock tartiflette, pan fried calamari, lamb neck and beef fillet all surpassed expectations!
And each of the wine pairings matched the deliciousness of the menu items!
It was a true 5 star experience . . . Bravo La Mouette!
My partner and I have been here 3 times for a few of our special occasions ... when booking a table, they always ask whether or not it is a special occasion and ensure that we have a beautiful time and are taken care of.
The 5 course set menu is our favorite .... we always choose different dishes to have a taste of everything.
Never disappoints !
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Walking into La Mouette after several years of expectation, I could sense the cosiness brought about only by quiet confidence over years and years of successful execution, aided by a log burning fireplace on a chilly spring afternoon. Our lunch experience, free of avant-garde, delivered on its promise for taste and value and left each and every satisfied soul in our group seeking the gladdening of a Sunday afternoon nap. No fuss fine dining in its truest form. The lack of 5 stars is purely a factor of the critic’s mind: in my opinion, I believe the wine pairing of the Spring 2019 5-course lunch menu could use some TLC, only hitting the mark in 2 of 5 courses. However before the slightest sigh if discontent could work its way into the world, the creaminess of the croquettes, subtle sweetness of the dessert and delicately prepared ostrich fillet let it dawn on me: Having stood the test of ages in the (very competitive) Cape Town culinary scene, La Mouette continues to deliver a value-for-money, soul warming experience. I’d love to return, well done to the team for a satisfying experience!
I went in with super high expectations, and they were all exceeded! What an incredible dining experience, highly recommended. Can’t wait to visit again!
La Mouette Restaurant opened in 2010 by Chef and co-owner Henry Vigar, his wife, Mari and their business partner Gerrit Bruwer. La Mouette offers seasonally inspired and modern food. With ever-changing and seasonally inspired menus, friendly staff and a beautiful and unique venue, La Mouette has become a firm favorite with locals and regulars as well as established itself as a return go-to for international guests.
One of my first ever fine dining experiences and I must say my next will have quite a standard to live up to! Each and every course made to perfection! The price validates the taste 😉
We had the 5 course Winter Special at La Mouette, and every mouthful was phenomenal - particular highlights were the sinful cheese and truffle croquettes, the west coast mussels (cooked to absolute perfection), and the deconstructed lemon meringue for dessert. The flavours of each dish complemented each other so well, and other than the veggie baos, no dish disappointed. We ordered coffee to end off our perfect meal, only to find out they even come with macaroons! Impeccable service, and the food was absolutely worth the price. We also loved our table right next to the cosy fireplace. Wonderful experience and I would love to return soon.
La Mouette has been around since 2010 and yet this was our first ever visit to the restaurant. The Tudor home lends itself to a certain charm and to top that, the menu changes seasonally. Clinton, Lara, Dave and I went for lunch on a cold, wet Sunday. Thankfully the fire was well stoked and the view out of the window improved when the sun showed her face.
What a lovely experience, we had the winter special (five course) vegetarian option and I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes.The ambience is warm and cosy whilst the service is excellent, our waiter was attentive throughout the evening.My overall experience was pleasant and I'd definitely visit again.
Great for an inyimate winter dinner. Cosy with great food, wine and attentive waitresses! We had the 5 course einter special...the portions are good and there's a lot of variety of flavours!
Winter special was great!!! I had the meat options and my cousin had the vegetarian option. To start...Cheese and truffle croquettes were a stand out for us. The linseed crackers with goats cheese was not great the cracker was to overpowering to taste the other toppings. the pea soup was very concentrated in flavor (I am not a fan of pea soup but could eat that a few times a week). Lemon meringue dessert was really a great way to end the meal and I don’t really ever order lemon desserts but that was so good I’ll reconsider the next time I come face to face with a lemon based option
Beautiful restaurant in Sea Point set in an old house. The ambience is romantic and relaxing. The new winter special menu is absolutely amazing value for money. The staff is so attentive and service is very quick. I could not fault anything with the food - everything from the taste to the presentation was top notch! Fine dining at a fraction of the cost. I can’t wait to go back again.
Scrumptious food. Super friendly service and a lovely atmosphere for a late Sunday lunch. That's usually when we eat and the service was still top notch. Food is well presented and gastronomical to my taste buds!!! Does not matter what you choose you will not be disappointed.
I had to drop a star after tonight's experience. Service was friendly but we hardly saw the waiter. My expensive glass of wine I ordered was corked and nobody came to ask how it was. A bit of a disappointment but I will go back again. Maybe just one of those nights...
Wonderful and delicious food.
Amazing service.
And variety of omnivore and vegetarian meals.
Lots of different options tasting menu with or without wine
Or if you would like 2 or 3 course meals.
Extra attention when it is a special celebration 😉
Winter menu was great, but I have a few considerations to make. Too many white wines with the pairing, perhaps you guys could explore a more warming set of drinks for winter season. Service was good, but timing between the plates was a bit off. On other hand, food was amazing and the artichoke risotto was one of the best risottos I had.
Excellent, delicious, on point food. It's pricey so probably best for a celebratory meal. Really great options though -- we did the spring 6-course menu with wine pairing and it's without a doubt the best degustation experience in Cape Town (and world class food & wine!). My husband and I had different meals for some of the mains and it was just incredible to taste all the various options. Money well spent! Can't wait to try the summer menu. The service is also quite excellent and the online booking option is the best I've ever used.
Joined La Mouette for the three course tasting menu. We were very happy with the service and quality of food and were perfectly full after three courses. We were happy we didn’t opt for the five course as we are both small eaters. The service was fantastic, our primary server was particularly jovial and attentive. The outdoor patio is large, grand, and a wonderful setting to enjoy an outdoor meal in the middle of the city. Each course was wonderful, the squid, the orecchiette with broccoli and goat cheese, and the black current parfait were in particular extra delicious. They provide blankets in case it gets cold and windy outside which is a nice touch.
Perhaps the best value for money tasting menu in Cape Town. The food is always beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented. 6 courses if Bliss. Highly recommended.
Wow wow wow I have have so many great things to say about this incredible place , we enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu. It was out of this world !!! And the waitron and hostess was incredible , super friendly and just incredible at what they do , I had such a great chat with all of them and I can’t say thank you enough for your hard work and dedication. You made our night out worth it all.
Food and service are amazing! Portions are big for 'fine dining'. My husband won with his food choices (it is always a competition) he ordered the tuna starter and lamb main - fantastic choice! I had the duck salad starter, very very good and the beef fillet main, also very nice however the lamb won! Dessert we both had the ferreiro rocher mouth watering! We were a bit dissapointed with the atmosphere, it being our anniversary wanted something romantic and toned down and intimate. The restaurant was very noisy it being busy and very 'light' not giving a romantic vibe at all. It was still a nice experience.
deserves ever single star! Service was fantastic, food full of flavour and creativity. And very good wine pairing to each meal. Well thought-out and executed!
Really great place, loved it.
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