Service and food excellent. Staff friendly and knowlegeable and personal attention from chef was the cherry on the cake.
This place is out of this world. The food the atmosfeer. I can just say wow!!
My family and I went on Wednesday night for my dad's birthday. We had the most amazing experience! The food was delicious! I had not a single complaint! The service was impeccable! I highly recommend this restaurant! The absolute best value for money!
La Madeleine is a real gem. From being welcomed by warm and friendly smiles, served really refreshing welcome drinks to the coffee, I can not find one negative thing about this restaurant. The food is excellent, service and staff gets 10 out of 10 and chef Daniel know how to cook a fillet and his creme brûlée is divine! We will certainly be back!
We had a fantastic night. Food was stunning in taste and presentation, waiting staff was attentive and the setting was rather romantic. There is no fixed menu, so menu for the night (with six different options) is presented to you and adds to the surprise of the night. Great place to celebrate a special occasion or night!
Ria Fraser @CityFlavours
+4
What a wonderful restaurant! The chef comes to each table to explain the menu for the day, he is passionate about his food, and everything sounded amazing. We went for the Sunday lunch menu, very reasonably priced with plenty of options to choose from. The food was delicious, portions were generous and the service was professional and friendly. The venue is warm and cozy, it simply ticks all the boxes.
Absolutely loved my dining experience at La Madeleine. The ambiance and decor warm and romantic! Great, efficient and friendly. The food and wine exquisite! Fine dining at its best. I Shall definitely return. Superb👌🏻
I booked for 20 people for my 60th birthday. We had a set menu with 4 choices in each course. The service was really good. The food was superb. I had lightly curried mussels in a coconut sauce for a starter. Beautifully presented and amazing flavours. My main was pork cheeks. So soft and succulent with a wonderful potato bake and vegies. The creme brulee was to die for. The irish coffee was done superbly with beautiful flair. A wonderful evening enjoyed by all.
The food here is sensational! The portion sizes could be more generous and the chef could be more accommodating of special food preferences (i.e. Gluten free and vegetarian). We were made to feel as though we were difficult customers and as a result we felt slightly unwelcome. The ambience is romantic and the service cannot be faulted.
Excellent food and outstanding service. I love it that the interior is old fashioned and doesn't look the same as every other restaurant around town.
One of my favorite French restaurants. The service was excellent and the staff well trained.
The chef explains the menu making your mouth water and it difficult to choose.
The food was beautifully presented and the taste amazing.
Amazing food, and great atmosphere!!! Service was superb, I had the best choclate fondant on earth... Wow!!!! I will certainly return with all my friends and family.
A special occasion demands a special experience. Attentive service (despite a tour bus of patrons), superb food (fresh available ingredients... just superb preparation and presentation) and everything done just right. Think linen serviettes, correct glasses, appropriate cutlery amazing wine/bubbles selection. It's one of my best dinners ever! Lastly, rhubarb desert... memories of my Mom. Happy birthday, angel. And thank you, Chef.
It's a French restaurant in Pretoria. All food are high quality and beautifully presented. Atmosphere is also cozy. Chef gives recommendations of order instead of not having a menu. I ordered calamari and rabbit, which were so good. Next time, I will come to here on Sunday lunch! If you go to there, you should make a booking in advance.
It took me over a decade to visit the only proper French fine dining restaurant in my hometown and what an amazing experience it turned out to be. Thank you Chef Daniel and our lovely waitress as well. Simply brilliant food.
We felt very welcome and everyone went out of their way to make our time at La Madeleine special. The food is absolutely beautifully prepared and presented. Huge thank you to Daniel and team!
Fine dinning at its best. The decor leave much to be desired however the food is of the highest quality. I will highly recommend this place. The wine is also fantastic. The chef options to choose from is also such a wide variety. Great place to dine.
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After 37 years, Chef Daniel still wows patrons with his delightful bistronomy with such flair and energy. Ala carte menu during the week and a more relaxed weekend feel.
His Sunday lunch is a must, especially if you want to enjoy a lazy lunch out in the garden setting of his home- based eatery.
The 3 course meal is absolutely value for money!! I loved watching chef take you through each dish per course as he explains the components in detail, and then summarises the options before taking the order himself. Quite a novel way from the chef patron.
Expect Starter dishes like:
• Delish Bisque of fresh baby crab
• Fab pan fried two mushrooms with wine sauce, truffle juice and a pastry top
• Fresh mussels in coconut milk sauce with a touch of curry
• Pan fried chopped calamari on a bed of pasta with a prawn sauce
And Mains:
• Deboned, filled Monk fish in a lemony sauce
• North African style slow roasted Lamb neck on a bed of couscous
• Pork cheek with vegetables
• Oven cooked Beef short rib
• Pork fillet with a creamy mushroom sauce
Now for desserts:
• Belgian Dark Choc Mousse
• Amazingly smooth creme brûlée
• Cream of marscapone, meringue and fresh fruit
• Compote of Rhubarb, crushed meringue, vanilla cream and a crumble on top
• Delightful Cheesecake with a Belgian spekuloos base.
All the starters were winners with the mushroom dish being my fave.
The lamb neck was delectable and if you enjoy firm fish, try out the Monk fish.
All the desserts were yummy and glad I got to try them all. Deciding between the cheesecake and creme brûlée would be a challenge. Have both. 😉
If you’re having a special occasion, speak to chef about his bespoke cakes. Our friends Black Forest cake was sublime.
Excellent service from Winnie and team.
Based in Lynwood Ridge, the drive from Joburg to Pretoria was so worth it for a delightful dining experience.
Highly recommended if you like simple fare done the original way.
Bravo chef Daniel and team 👏👏
I have been so many times. This time dinner. I have tried many dishes and always good. No formal menu Daniel the chef du patron always introduces the dishes with great Belgian flourish and style. Not the cheapest Pretoria restaurant but always worth the experience.
Our go to restaurant in Pretoria. From the chef to the waitstaff, everybody is on top of their game. Super friendly service where the waiters make you feel like friends that dropped in for a quick visit. The food is beyond amazing, we never had a bad meal and each time we are blown away by new flavours. If you are looking for good hearty french food don’t look any further. The chef sells the menu each time and hearing him describe each course makes your mouth water. Highly recommended ! All our expat friends are very impressed when we take them there.
Johan Conradie (PVT account)
+5
Top notch! The best fine dining experience you can imagine!
This restaurant was a delightful experience. Chef and staff were friendly,helpful and informative. The food was delicious.
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