Exceptional, beautifully presented food . Great vibe and good service. A great addition to the very interesting and different food options now available in Linden .
Beautiful restaurant, lovely vibe and the best lamb I have had in ages! Absolutely divine. Little pricey though and wine is super expensive but definitely worth a visit on special occasions. Loved it!
The chef was willing to accommodate and expertly execute various requests made by our table.
Excellent service, food knowledge, ambiance & overall experience.
My hubbie and i had an amazing experience this evening. I had the quail with roasted vegetables and he had sea bass. The restaurant is upmarket with excellent, attentive service. The menu is interesting - lots of interesting flavour combinations. I'll definitely be back.
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A few weeks ago I attended a media lunch at Van Der Linde Restaurant. Van Der Linde, aka VDL Restaurant, is situated in Linden. The restaurant is headed up by Chef Amori Burger who believes in serving up simple food that is well executed and that is exactly what you can expect from VDL. VDL serves an array of interesting cocktails and they boast an extensive wine list so you’re bound to find something that tickles your fancy. We started off with a vegan dish; ‘fish and chips’. It was deep fried seaweed served with a creamy garlic aioli dipping sauce. When Chef Amori first introduced this dish, I didn’t quite know what to think (in all honesty). I’m not a vegan personally and so I had about zero interest in this dish. My misconceived perception of vegan ‘fish and chips’ all changed with just one bite. Wow, wow, wow! It was absolutely incredible. This dish was tasty beyond my imagination. I certainly have a new found respect for vegan food. We were then served a series of main dishes to share. The mussel and saffron bucatini was a lovely pasta served with mussels, saffron butter and anchovy. One of my favourite dishes was the pork meatballs. The meatballs were served with baked creamy turnips and potatoes in a rich gravy. A simple, homely dish packed with savoury earthy flavours that tasted incredible. Another tasty dish was the lamb chops. They were crusted chops served with red pepper chutney, warm yoghurt, pickled carrot and babaganoush. Being a media lunch, were treated to many desserts at VDL, allowing us to try and taste a number of them. The desserts were absolutely beautifully presented and picture perfect. The lemon meringue was lovely and a real treat for the sweet tooth fans. The crème brûlée is another great choice and a bonus that it’s served with VDL’s homemade short bread. The short bread, too, is fantastic! But the winning dessert dish for me was the definitely the salted caramel cheesecake. The cheesecake was light and tasty and perfect (and I’m salivating just reminiscing about it). It really was phenomenal.
Nice place to hang out with friends for lunch or dinner. I'm quite impressed that they have menu separately catered for vegans. However so, it is a bit pricy for the portons offered. Could have given some carbs (like Italian bread or sweet potatoes fries etc…) along with dishes. Also the veggies aren't well cooked, too raw to bite. Could improve on that would make this a great restaurant.
Really impressed by Van Der Linde restaurant with really good food and i just love the ambience with the open kitchen and great interior. The service and wine was excellent and just an overall great experience.
Van Der Linde is a charming restaurant in Linden.
The place has a very family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It's a great place to unwind with friends after a long day.
The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Our helper made some excellent suggestions regarding the items we chose.
There are a few vegetarian options on the main menu. I had the Pani Puri starter and the paneer main. Both were beautifully presented and tasty
I highly recommend trying the Pani Puri starter.
Very cool decor as well. Definitely conducive to a lovely, peaceful evening meal.
Will be visiting again soon :)
Great dining experience! The menu changes quit frequently , but is always creative and very tasty! The open kitchen plan allows you to see the magic happen in the kitchen and they have a great bakery and deli section too!
Joburg‘s most gorgeous dining gem 😍 everyone who knows me knows my favourite dine-out meal is a fantastic piece of steak, and this fillet was the BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED. Silky and soft, my knife literally slipped through it. The decor here is ultra chic with light wood and cool tones paired up perfectly next to the ornate cutlery and crockery. The service was exceptional. I cannot wait to be back!!!
Great restaurant, nice atmosphere. Ate from the vegan menu, had the charred vegetables, was awesome. Only thing is they had have added some bread or starch to make it more filling as a main meal.
There's a beautiful koi pond at the back and the toilets are clean The staff are courteous and friendly, and it's a nice setup.
I just love the decor and the gorgeous view from this place. The rib eye was delicious and I loved the Salsa Verde that accompanied the Carpenter fish, I wish there was more of it!
Was really surprised by the great coffee too! Best Americano I've had in a while.
What an amazing restaurant. Not only is it stunning to look at but the food and service is out of this world. Will definitely go back again to try the breakfast buffet and some cake for breakfast.
Thank you to all the staff for an amazing morning when I needed it most !!! Best team ever.
Great place, friendly service and awsome food. Very interesting menu and great wine selection. Will definitely visit again soon.
Wonderful, lovely ambience, professional service. Attention to detail, food presented well. We had the fillet. It was perfectly cooked with delicious accompanying chimichurri sauce. Their cheesecake was also of the best we had. A bit pricey.
Great food (pani puri, lamb gnocchi and mushroom and truffle ravioli) except for dessert which we didn't enjoy (backed chocolate pudding). Service could be better, but they haven't been opened for long yet.
Exquisite service , charming ambience, salubrious and tasty food, amazing coffee and great price. Will be frequenting the place again real soon. Special mention goes to our waitress Lungi - outstanding service!
What a lovely lunch! Thank you for the great and wholesome food. Your chips were incredible! Decor and ambiance so nice and vibey! The price very reasonable for the quality of food. Amori you legend!
Linden is growing and its restaurant scene is definitely keeping up.
We had a lovely Sunday lunch at Van Der Linde and were pleasantly surprised. From the moment you walk in and see all this beautiful kitchen and dining space to enjoying their delicious food.
I liked the lunch menu and the fact that there weren’t too many choices. Both the Chicken Parma and Salmon Fish cakes were cooked perfectly and there was a lot of flavour.
Not sure what will happen during winter and load shedding as we experienced a power outage (after our meal) and the restaurant seemed to go on shut down. The waiter did advise that there was a generator but couldn’t explain why it wasn’t working. This was 30 minutes after the power had been off.
Hip little bistro in Linden. Food is adventurous and fun. The atmosphere is great but the musuc can be a bit loud. The sevice is a little slow but staff are friendly and attentive.
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