Had my birthday dinner here with friends and wow what an awesome place. The vibe was amazing and the food was so worth it.
Wonderful service , a delightful staff and fabulous dishes !!
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"Carne SA is synonymous with quality meat, Milanese flair and unbridled passion"
Carne likes to let steak do the talking, from the moment the waiters parade a platter of quality meat before your table. Which unfortunately was not the case last night because we decided at exactly 9:30pm that we wanted to go to Carne Kloof for dinner , mind you their kitchen closes at 22:00. My friend called and made a reservation for a table and highlighted the closing time. But where there is a determined meat lover , there is a way. I called again at exactly 9:43 pm and asked them to please prepare my meal and that I was on my way.
Alongside prime beef, lamb and venison, you will get to see hanger steak, spider steak, prime rib on the bone. One of the signature dishes is the 1.2 kg La Fiorentina T-bone, a fine choice for a hungry nation which is what we opted for as there was three of us and all very hungry. This to be followed by their decadent chocolate fondant which I always argue that it needs to come standard with the ice cream! (story for another day this ice cream one) hence they don't get a full 5. The fondant needs to come standard with the ice cream!
The food was ,as always amazing and the glass of Optima went perfectly well with the meat. As sides we had the mashed potato and spinach. Now the mash potato at Carne is another story I want to explore another day! Never in the history of potatoes has mash tasted that good!
Even though it was late and you could see they were preparing to close , we were not rushed . One did not get a sense of "you need to leave"
Great food. Great service .. Great great Great!
Carne Kloof is slowly but surely starting to replace Carne on Keerom as my fave Carne!
I had the steak of my life at Carne (Keerom) so arrived with astronomical expectations. Carne on Kloof isn’t quite the same and I would recommend the original for the “cellar” setting. However, there is nothing wrong with finding yourself at Carne on Kloof. They seem aware of their “little brother” status, and deliver the same excellent standard of service and our (brilliant) waitress was at pains to point out that they could replicate and perhaps exceed the quality of the original. They came very close. I’d heartily recommend their Lamb Ravioli, Caprese starter and any steaks (they cook Medium Rare perfectly!). In a city with a number of excellent restaurants, Carne is a brilliant choice.
I was taken out here for dinner as part of a recruiting exercise. While I would say the venue on Kloof isn’t as nice as Keerom, the food and service is comparable. I enjoyed the veg options and did not feel like they were secondary, less cared-for food items. I enjoyed the Napoletana pasta sauce. Others on my table said that the butternut ravioli was the best they’ve ever tasted. Personally I wouldn’t give the ravioli that honor, but I will say that was good!
I am such a fan of the original Carne and such perfection is hard to repeat.
We recently had lunch at Carne on Kloof and we didn't check the menu beforehand and were disappointed to find that our favourite cut of steak was not on the menu.
For starters we opted for the beef carpaccio and the bone marrow, both of which was tasty. (My favourite is always the bone marrow though)
We then shared the pork dish which turned out to be massive but well prepared along with some spinach and mash.
The service was good and we had an attentive waiter.
When you like meat, but want to be a little bit more adventurous than your stock standard steakhouse- this is where you go! The raw meat cuts are presented to you on a platter from the waiter and explained in detail (usually difficult to hear above all the background noise). Prices are on the high side, but it is worth it. Had to get the bone-marrow as a starter, because you rarely see it on menus. Shared it with hubby, just to get the tastebuds going. I had the Picanha rump, which wasn't even on the menu! It was beautifully presented, and tasted like it was handled with respect. The meat is so tender and the seasoning brings out the natural flavour. Husband had the rump- which was big, bold and juicy! Must save space for dessert. We shared the infamous chocolate fondant. I say it's the best in Cape Town (95 Keeroom original). Foodgasm stuff!
The Florentine Steak is out of this world, and I have never in my life had broccoli that delicious. Amazing service (big thank you to our waiter, Elial, who made the evening even better), gorgeously quaint setting and food that renews your faith in pretty much everything. Love this place. LOVE IT.
Had a lovely dinner at Carne, which is the sister restaurant of 95 Keerom, so was expecting great things and they didn't disappoint.
The restaurant is small and cosy with an inviting atmosphere. To start I had the butternut ravioli which was delicious. Others at the table had the avocado salad which looked amazing too.
For mains our table ordered a range of different cuts of steak and we shared these. Before ordering, the waiters have a plate with the different cuts available for the night and show you the different pieces, explaining the flavour of each one. The steak did not disappoint and was amazing. The sides were very good too with the broccoli being a surprising standout.
For desert my friend and I shared the chocolate fondant which was gooey and tasty in all the right ways.
Overall a wonderful experience with delicious food and friendly service.
What an experience for the books - right from the beginning to the end, every plate tasted delicious! Starters for the table consisted of the carpaccio, the avo salad and the ravioli. While I've had better carpaccio, the salad and ravioli are a must- I could easily order multiple portions to have for mains!
Before ordering mains, the waiter provides an explanation of the different cuts, which offers a point of difference. Around the table, the spider steak, pork and rump was ordered - all equally delicious! All finished off with fondant and tiramisu. Divine!!
What an intimate meat experience! From the get-go, you feel welcomed into their establishment. You are introduced to a board with various cuts of meat, where you then have an opportunity to order which ever you desire. To Start, we had the Karoo lamb ravioli, which was extremely tasty. For mains, we had a hanger steak as well as a spider steak, one with mashed potatoes, the other with fries. Both were cooked to absolute medium perfection. They even boast a few vegetarian options for those who aren't keen on meat.For a mid week dinner, the restaurants atmosphere was bustling. Based on the knowledge of the staff, the perfectly cooked steak and the bustling atmosphere, I would definitely be returning in the near future.
Dear Carne,
Never have I ever felt so intimate with my meat. Meeting my meat. Saying hello. While not so long after having it ready to eat. Tres cool.
Sean
Wonderful attentive service. An interesting wine list with a good choice of vintage wines. Very tasty steak, lamb chops, and the best fried potatoes. All together, a very pleasant evening
Great experience. We shared the trio of game meat (black wildebeest, kudu, springbok), I had picanha rump, all top class, good wine (we had local wines). They have a good selection of whisky too. The service was fantastic: efficient, fast, the way you would expect (thank you Joseph!). The owner, Gorgio came to talk to us, fantastic atmosphere!
Highly recommended!
This place came highly recommended. The beef fillet (Medaglioni di filetto) was very good and came a few sauces. The dish with three meats (la Sevaggina): wilderbeest, kudo and springbok was OK but the meats all looked the same and we weren't told which was which so had to ask. These meats also didn't have much taste.
When it came to paying, I didn't want to leave as much as 10% tip but then the waiter insisted that the service charge was 10%. This is clearly not correct because mandatory service charge is only for tables of 6 or more, and we were only 2. But I wasn't in the mood for an argument. I just felt a bit cheated.
It's a great place! Perfect steaks. Frankly, I was here a few times but ordered only steaks. So I can't say about other food. But steaks and desserts are great. And the wine cart is really good here too.
What an amazing dining experience. If you haven't already been, you absolutely need to book and have your taste buds tantalized. We were even treated to a taster made especially by the owner. The staff are exceptional. Their wine selection is phenomenal, so definitely have a bottle to suit your course.
We happened on this place by chance, as our first preference of restaurant was fully booked. Carne was also fully booked, but managed to fit us in with no fuss. Boy am I glad they did, as the whole experience was great!
Kevin, our waiter was fantastic. He explained the menu to us, offered recommendations and was efficient at ensuring we had everything we needed - all with a smile!!
I’d highly recommend Carne if you looking for a comfortable and modern restaurant for a hearty meal.
My first time at Carne ... and it does so much right: a head chef who brings a complimentary unexpected starter to your table, two attentive waiters, tender steak, delicious sides. About the only thing puzzling for me is the menu is quite small, but if all you want is a great night out and quality meat, you can't go wrong here.
A meet lover's mecca of epic proportions! I'm always a fan of Chef Giorgio Nava's food: quality ingredients prepared honestly and served with excellent wine! Try the lamb ravioli (it'll blow your mind) and spider steak!
Did someone say dry aged steak and the best chicken dish ever? Pair this with some vintage wine, salad and perfectly prepared vegetables and you have a dinner to die for.
Enjoyed the good quality of meat. Can really recommend the steak tartare. Do not give 5 stars as the experience was not super great (e.g. friendliness of waiters)
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