Review 14 On Chartwell - Umhlanga Rocks

Stunning Restaurant! Lamb shank was divine, my steak was a bit chewy for Med to Well done. Great service.

This is a good spot to go out for drinks and good food on a Friday or Saturday night. It does get packed on Fridays and Saturdays, so make sure you make an early reservation. The service was excellent.

Great restaurant. Aesthetically pleasing, good food and variety of drinks. Our waiter was top notch and was able to make us overcome the challenges we had with seating arrangements/ table (hence the missing star ⭐️…the lady who is in charge of seating arrangements was a bit hostile to us). Finished two bottles of wine 🙈

We love the vibe here. It is a place where we catch up on what it is to be urban. The patrons, the pedestrians passing by. The music, the food and the fashions. We booked a table at the entrance. There was a little gas fire on the go next to us. A few scotches and soda and a giant gin cocktail (Blueberries and Raspberries) and then a shared Asian Belly of Pork and a Chicken platter for two. The Chicken Platter is very good value for money. It is huge. Three or four could feast on the platter. A very enjoyable evening.

Great food. Great atmosphere. We had a great time.

Awesome service , we had the most polite waiter . The manager was also so down to earth , the atmosphere was really nice and set up outstanding. Will definitely visit again .

It was amazing, the food and the platters where filling and delicious. The drinks are either refreshing or delightful. I went there after 6 so I had a change of atmosphere. There was good music and a bunch of people. The sushi was my favorite to be honest and my Mocktail. They also have an Instagram Photo credits: @14onchartwell on Instagram

Great Atmosphere! Definitely vibey & upbeat! Barmen are professional & friendly 👌 Menu is abit limited… I would say this is where you go to drink! & unwind…

Staff is so lovely and the drinks are amazing

We were in town and not sure where to go on the famous McCausland avenue, the vibe at 14 attracted us, there was a DJ mixiing at the door and we had to pop in, it has a nice lounge aesthetic, sophisticated vibe and it was not as pricey as I expected, service was ok, vibe was at 100, will definitely pop by next time Im in Durban.

Classy restaurant on the top layer but really a pickup club..... I always make new friends here.... my favorite place in Durban!!!!!

Excellent service by the waiter his name was Ayanda M if I am not mistaken. The food was okay, loved their hot chocolate. The place is really beautiful. It was a bit noisy probably because it's was the weekend. All in all it was great experience

The place is amazingly clean, relaxing and in good spot. You can visit alone to have a peace of mind, and you can also visit with friends and family.

Great food and lovely restaurant. It can get really hot so sit on the outside section to catch a breeze and enjoy people watching. The food is exceptions, you must try the chicken coated in nachos.

One of the best dining experiences in a very long time - superb food, dynamic menu with perhaps the best vibe I have experienced in years and excellent drinks menu but for me what I will take away from this experience is the management and staff - management not too much but present - Nathi (spelling?) and Michael provided the very best service and what great individuals. What a stunning place, you guys nailed it and when I am back in Jo’burg I will long for this destination fondly. Well done - well worth visiting in every regard.

Went for my 10 year anniversary last nite.. The place is stunning and so comfortable.. We ordered a platter for two..pork ribs, roast pork bits, chicken wings.. Calamari and squid heads and lamb ribs.. A salad with greens and beer battered prawns.. The meal was so delicious and filling.. We even took a doggy bag home.. Would suggest this place to my family and friends.. Excellent service.. Cheers to the chef.... �������

What a disappointing experience. It uses to be my favourite joint but since they change the menu even the food and waiter has changed. my usual lobster mac and cheese was the box mac and cheese and only 1small prawn cut up and all this for R180.. A total rip off. non the less I would have gladly paid n not complained had the food been good. The waiter was no where to be seen when we needed him. Very disappointed... step up your game 14 on chartwell else u gonna loose all your clients from far and wide.

Wow guys we are soooo impressed with your restaurant and the level of service we received! Food was amazing, cocktails out of this world and our waiter was simply the best! 5 stars indeed!!! We have dined at a couple of places this week on our business trip but this was by far our favorite place!

Have always had a great meal here. My husband and I popped in for a snack and a glass of wine on a chilly evening and found the food and service very good. Attentive staff, but not intrusive. Lovely laid back ambiance in an elegant setting.

Special attention to ensure we get a table, even though we didn’t make reservations!! Our waiter Philani was efficient, attentive, made sure we had something to eat even though the kitchen was closed. Kept orders flowing, didnt have to look for him!! The experience was just fabulous, the crowd was even better, will definitely drop by next time we are in Umhlanga😊

We went today for a ‘QUICK” Lunch after a run on the promenade. Place was deserted outside and fairly empty inside, so we thought service would be quick, especially ordering 1x chicken and 1x beef burger. After waiting for approximately 45min after placing our order, I tried to get our waiters attention (with not much success). The manager must have noticed my attempt and ask if everything is all right and I responded with a firm NO, as I don’t believe that 2x burgers would take that long. He did say that he will investigate…my GF did mention to me that they most probably forgot about our food and it would be sitting in the kitchen, cold, waiting to be served! SHE WAS SPOT ON!!! The manager came out within a few seconds later with our food, which indeed was cold. I mentioned this to the manager and he took our food back to the kitchen with a simple “sorry”. Another 10min later, we got our burgers (warmed up or newly made, I wouldn’t know) and that was it. Service was shocking and food was below average. I certainly have been far too disappointed to ever go back or recommend the place to my friends. First time there was also our last time.

Ambience great food delishous and out waiter Jackson very good. Would recommend to anyone. Definitely be back

We had an awesome meal here last night. Our waiter was really attentive, the food was delicious (we had the grilled calamari starter, the tomato and hummus salad, the prawn pasta and the seafood bouillabaisse) and our gin cocktails were awesome and massive! For a Wednesday evening it was quite vibey too. We will definitely be back when we are in town �

Fantastic menu with an amazing atmosphere. I enjoyed the fillet Florentine prepared to my satisfaction with a delicious Moscow Mule cocktail. Friendly service as always! Definitely my "go to place" for chilled evening!

Good food, good wine and great music...perfect for a cosy Friday night feel. Only problem was they didnt have available what i wanted from their dessert menu. We had to have dessert at another resturant. Next time lucky

The service we received from a waitress named "Coco" was not professional at all, firstly she introduced herself and said she will be our waitress and when its time to take our order, its another guy who didn't even introduce himself. Nonetheless, That Coco girl comes to clear the table not even asking if we are done eating, my partners plate still had a bowl of chips, which I assumed got thrown away. Who's paying for that meal? She took our empty glasses and didn't even bother asking If we want another round. Or is that how the staff is trained to chase people away?

Decided to have a post birthday celebration with two other friends. Service was good at first. Greeted by a polite lady and seated. A gentle man came to take our order and we advised him that we were waiting for one more person. He was a little pushy and kept hovering over us a few times. We did finally order and our meals were just about right. We ordered two lamb shank pies and one veg pasta dish. The lamb shank pie was crusty at the sides but thick and doughy at the centre. Getting the waiters attention was a fail. So I ate around the uncooked centre. Thankfully the meat was tender and falling off the bone. Content with our meals as an over all we asked for the bill. After paying the waiter actually bullied us into giving him a tip. Saying to my one friend he needs a tip, when she replied that she didn't have change he literally said to her that she should ask us which I found was very rude and bossy. I didn't have much change but wanted to make sure he did get something to show our appreciation. All I had was Ten rand but it was better than nothing right? He seemed frustrated and so unappreciative, he just grabbed the money out of my hand without even a simple thanks and walked away. It was a 50/50 experience for me. But due to the attitude of the waiter I wouldn't rush back to the restaurant any time soon.

An amazing restaurant, setup is comfy and feels like home with the lovely soft couches, ambience is superb, food out of this world,lovely fat chips with toasted bun with a lovely cool coleslaw and a crispy chiem burger, first time tasted Gin and Tonic! MIND BLOWING! Absolutely yumi #watermelon and cucumber and not forgetting the too service from our waiter, so friendly and kind, You guys rock! Will definitely be back soon!

This is my absolute fav spot, on a weekend. The atmosphere is always just right for me and my friends. The food is so tasty, I love their creamy chicken curry.

A group of us came here around 7pm on a Friday. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious and affordable. I did find that it was extremely loud, making it difficult to have a conversation with others at our table.

If you’re looking for a place for fine-dining with a localized twist & an amazing culinary experience then 14 On Chartwell should definitely be ticked off on your bucket list. They are situated on Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa. 14 On Chartwell is situated on the bustling road of Chartwell, whereby a lot of day & night activity take place. This restaurant isn’t one to miss, with their retro modern look, large open windows & an ever so inviting entrance.

Food was average. Not much options on their menu. Restaurant is more of a bar vibe to have drinks. Cocktails are Amazing, Pomegranate Gin & Tonic is a must try! Very noisy and busy restaurant so be sure to make a booking.

A thoroughly enjoyable meal. The waiter was wonderful and witty, the food was delicious and the cocktails were of an excellent standard . A delicious, well priced meal.

Been here a few times and we are never disappointed. Everyone at our table had the fish and chips. Food was delicious. Stunning atmosphere and friendly service. A definite must try!

Was wondering what type of person would give this restaurant a 4/5 star rating<br/>1. Noisy as hell with very little ambiance<br/>2. Food seasoned with as much sauces as possible but no real flavors <br/>3. Tryin-to-hard kinda menu but no true signatures<br/><br/>Having said that, waiters really attentive and made sure that I always had a drink at hand.<br/><br/>Área had a lot more to offer than this mediocre food kinda place.

Best. I had a wonderful experience. I went there on the 14th this month to go celebrate my sisters birthday. I'm a vegetarian, so I didn't see much options but I was craving for Pasta. So I asked my Watron what I could have beside the Veggie burger. He went and asked the chef to make something for me. My pasta came. Ahhhhhh it was the best. Best I've ever had. There were delicious veggies even sweetpotates. It was Devine. Overall, best of the best place.

Fourteen has always been a special place, it's always busy with a good vibe...food is good! The rump was really impressive!!! The baby chicken is also a must have!!!!!

This is a 4.5 restaurant, elegantly designed, with the 360 style bar being the focal point in the centre.<br/><br/>The menu has light meals, grills, seafood something for everyone. Skipped starters as we were served warm bread with butter and wors chutney which was yum. Ordered 4 of their signature dishes, lamb shank pie, fillet florentine, butter chicked curryand grilled prawns. All meals were well plated, generous in portions and sides and equally delicious. The stand out has to be the lamb shank pie, the flavours on the red wine jus was exceptional together with tender lamb, crispy pastry and veggies.<br/><br/>Service was excellent, our waiter knowledgeable on the menu and attentive. A fabulous dinner indeed.

Great food and amazing, attentive and helpful staff. I’ve been here on a few occasions and service is always great, no matter how busy. A thumbs for lovely service.

The moment I walked into the restaurant I knew that I would love it.<br/><br/>The restaurant is beautiful. The light feature is probably the first point I noticed and loved. Since we were out for dinner the lights really set the tone for the evening. It was a could night but the restaurant was pleasantly warm, we were seated at the back so perhaps the warmth was caused by being near the kitchen. There was music playing at a comfortable volume but as the night grew older it became louder- that is the reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars. It was too loud. Uncomfortably so.<br/><br/>The food. Lovely presentation. Warm all round. Delivered to our tables after the perfect wait. We were served complimentary bread with a sausage side while we waited. The bread seemed freshly made. Most of us ordered starters. I had a tasted of the wings and the pairing with the sauce. I jad ordered calamari which was accompanied by a jam dip which I did not fancy. I also stole a taste of the chicken livers which were magic. Done so right! Later on in the even I tasted the leftover steak was also done just right. We all enjoyed our drinks.<br/><br/>The staff. What a vibe. Nothing beats being served by a happy staff. A shout out to the owners who seem to be treating their waiters well. Ayanda was our waiter and he was a pleasure. I did notice though that there were no waitresses 👀<br/><br/>I most certainly will be returning.

Delicious food and beautiful setting!!! We shared a platter with ribs, lamb cutlets, calamari, pork belly, chicken wings and chips, the ribs were definitely my favourite! <br/>

Day out with family to celebrate Father's day was expecting more but food was a let down.Starting from the Big BBQ burger ..very dry<br/>I ordered a lamb curry ..very blant and my husband had to settle for a t-bone steak after the rib eye medium he ordered was out of stock.Tbone steak ended up being rubbery and well cooked.All Ambience 7/10<br/>Food 4/10<br/>

Went to 14 yesterday for Mother’s Day. Firstly we were offered complimentary champers upon arrival. Mom & I had the Meat Platter...a carnivores heaven (as Mom & I are). It was absolutely DIVINE! Our waiter(Jackson) and rest of the staff were very warm & helpful. Great touch with the gift of a bottle of wine for the moms after the meal. Great place,food and ambiance. 👌🏽❤️

Fourteen on Chartwell is a great little restaurant in Umhlanga. The place has an excellent vibe and amazing service from the staff. I tried the lobster mac n cheese and it was excellent though i wished there was more lobster for the price. The gin and tonics are great with unusual flavours. A bit pricey but definitely worth a visit for a night out. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

We just stopped in for drinks from Salsa next door and found an extremely stylish and vibey bar. Loads of bar space with extremely friendly , fast and efficient service. Most comforting was the lounge space to relax and enjoy drinks. <br/>Music definitely keeps one in the party mood.

I had the peri peri chicken and was not impressed. It wasn’t mind blowing, very average for the price. The vibe was awesome and service was good.

Upon arrival at noon on a FridayI found this establishment to be quiet packed and really noisy. For this reason we decided to dine on their deck outside the restaurant. Apart from the noise I really enjoyed both the service and food. The lamb shank pot pie is a must try.

Most delicious Gnocchi I’ve had in a while! Awesome vibe and interesting cocktails to choose from! Highly recommended! <br/>Oh and let’s not forget eh Spiked milkshake

Definitely the best place to be at the village umhlanga!!! Ambiance a tick....we were here till late. Drinks and food also a tick...esp. their crispy chicken wings!!!

Always the BEST young and Vibey atmosphere you’re looking for on a a weekend. been there Many times now , including their Day of the dead Halloween Party- stunning! The Food is also very well made and service is just brilliant. Always really busy so bookings are essential, but if you’re okay with a seat at their beautiful bar it’s also worth it. give the cocktails a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Great food great atmosphere<br/>The best lamb shank pie that I have ever tried<br/>The fries are handcut which is absolutely devine <br/>Enjoyed my dinner and I will definitely be back

Great vibe for drinks and a catch up. Busy and fun. Sit on the pavement, at the bar or lounge area. Good and friendly service. We didn’t eat there.

Great spot for meeting up with friends. Hip and trendy, great wines and cocktails. I always pop in when In Durban. Prawn pasta def one of my favorites. The jalapeño watermelon margarita is a must try!

Fourteen on chartwell is a great location. Right on the Umhlanga Strip, it's a great place to meet up with mates. The food is a bit pricey and can take a while but it is good. Try the pie or the butter chicken curry. Both are very good.

The best restaurant I have ever been to - really needed to relax and enjoy my afternoon. <br/><br/>Our waiter offered a few tasters of the craft beers to decide my mind, which immediately hooked me. <br/>Lamb wrap was incredible and salads were far beyond our expectations! The service was what made it for us though! Definitely want to go back again!

It looks nice... that's it. They think that making prices obscenely expensive will make it better - this place is on par with your local Spur. Food is super average and vibe is noisy and distant. R180 for one meal?!?!?! Lobster mac and cheese - buy average mac and cheese - throw a tiny lobster on it and you have this meal - 2 thin little strips of lobsters - nothing special and a rather odd combination for something so expensive, I was expecting something unique; a special recipe, a new take on mac and cheese with lobster, for R180!!! Seriously. It was pathetic.

Great ambiance, food and service at this place. Their signature g&t cocktails are delicious and food is fresh with generous portions. Highly recommend going for dinner and drinks.

Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere! I had the Prawn Linguine and it is honestly the best pasta I have ever had in my life, it was divine! As were the Nacho-Crusted Chicken Strips, Brown Butter Lime Salmon and the Lamb Cutlets. Definitely a must go to and I will be back!

The atmosphere is vibrant however too noisy. The food was lovely but nothing extraordinary. The chips were so fresh and were my favourite part of the meal. The Asian prawn salad had too few prawns and was mainly lettuce. The service was good and friendly.

What a fantastic venue and ambience with great service Frik the greeting at the door to the recognition as a return customer. We did a selection of all the starters with the calamari and mussels an absolute must do for everyone. The butter chicken curry was great and music was spot on as was the service! Will definitely visit again next time u am in Umhlanga!!

If you hungry, try the lamb shank pie..👅.was a 1st for me.., on the second visit had a smash burger, meals are on point, service too... Classy venue with vibey atmosphere, be sure to make a booking in the peak season as the place gets packed fast.

So this was the destination of choice for #datenight. And we were not disappointed. Service was excellent. The staff are always smiling and so accommodating. The cocktails were delicious and the food was awesome too😉. Definitely worth going back.<br/>

Been to this place twice so far, and have not been disappointed at all. The set up is unlike any other place I've ever been to with a classy lounge type vibe and large bar area that dominates the restaurant. I've tried the lamb shank pie and the lobster mac and cheese. Both are delicious and unique and are large enough portions to share. The coffee is good as well. The unisex toilets are well kept up and very clean. Would definitely recommend.

Restaurant was buzzing (Saturday night) with a great vibe.  Food was delicious and arrived well timed despite our large table of about 16.  Service was excellent - staff friendly and  grateful for business.  Nice change.  Bit noisy but it is a bar after all!

Really interesting menu that is fairly priced. It made it really difficult to choose. Eventually went for a few of the burger options for lunch and we were not disappointed. Really delicious burgers full of flavor. The decor of the restaurant is also extremely appealing and welcoming.

Amazing!!!! Great value of money and delicious meals! Beautiful decor and seating arrangements..would recommend you sit on the couch seats - soo comfortable. Loved the lobster mac 'n cheese and the grilled prawn pasta - both prepared to perfection! Good drinks and delicious salted caramel hot chocolate! Eton mess was great - 2 people need to share, it's a bit much for 1 person which is great- good serving! Did not enjoy the Bread and Butter pudding - the bread was a bit hard and the vanilla bean icecream was more like a sorbet. Overall, an amazing restaurant with friendly, accomodating staff and manager! Thank you Thulani - you are our go to guy! Will be back soon!

Loved everything about this restaurant!!! The ambience,the food, the retro modern , the service! All just too beautiful and up to standard. Will definitely become a regular!!!

Food: 3.5 never disappointed <br/>Service: 3.5 very friendly <br/>Ambiance in the day : 3 neat, tidy & worth dining<br/>Ambiance at night: 2<br/><br/>Should you choose to go in after 9pm be prepared to be pushed, shoved and surrounded by loud people in a place that turns into a bar! Still a great hangout...

A decent trendy hangout spot in Umhlanga which attracts regular patrons looking for a bar lounge restaurant combination. Interior decor and ambience resembles modern earthy contemporary design yet slightly sophisticated makes for a great evening out amongst friends and colleagues. The outside spilling of tables by roadside however doesn't quite offer the same experience as the inside but understandably so. <br/><br/>Menu is furnished with general Mediterranean type cuisine mixed with a craft beer selection. Went for a broad selection of finger nibbles to sample the kitchen which included mussels, chicken wings, lamb strips and chips. On the whole it was a satisfactory experience with the mussels choice being my favorite (spicy tomato based sauce mixed with their freshly made bread was a decadently received by my tastebuds). <br/><br/>Nice one guys and surely will return for some drinks at the bar with colleagues.

The place to be if you looking for drinks in the village. The restaurant decor is stylish and elegant. The service can be abit slow when they are busy, and this place can get very busy especially on the weekend, so booking in advance is recommended. As far as drinks are concern, I really enjoy their signature G&T's. Food wise the jaffle sandwiches are good.

Food and service is the best, I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are from out of town it is worth a visit. The vibe is great and very enjoyable.💯💯💯

I've heard lots of good things about this place. And finally made a trip. I love the ambience and decor...really warm and inviting. I had a really good lobster Mac & Cheese for dinner...good portions of lobster with a Gruyere cheese sauce...thoroughly enjoyed it. Also like the fact that they serve their bread with complimentary boerewors in a chili chutney...the bread was so good!

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for since my last Durban trip and was so happy when without a reservation they were able to seat us on a Saturday night!<br/><br/>The service was impeccable, with the warmest of blankets on offer for a chilly Saturday night.<br/>We started with the baked Camembert and salt and pepper calamari. The hazelnut praline is served piping hot(careful) but adds the crunch texture necessary for the dish. Mains I opted for the seafood bouillabaisse which was rush with flavours and seafood!! <br/><br/>We were too full for dessert so I guess I'll have to come back!!<br/>Really a treat.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. From their food to the ambience it totally rocks. <br/>Service is very good and staff are very attentive. Favorite place that we regular visit.

Myself and Stacey love the vibe sitting at the bar, enjoying a couple cold ones. Always a funky / classy crowd. I never feel out of place in my normal super casual dress and style. That's Durban though! Food wise we love to order a couple starters with our drinks. The mussels in creamy wine sauce never dissapoint and a starter is great value sharing. Staff are always welcoming and pleasant.

I would be failing this review if I did not start with ambiance , which Fourteen on Chartwell is not short of. The busy ambiance makes for a good night out with friends , however isn't really for the romantic couple purely because you would not be able to talk to each other over the noise . <br/><br/>The food was delicious and service was fast and friendly . I had the Moroccan Chicken Salad with Goats cheese and strawberries which was amazing !

Great food, cocktails & atmosphere. The prawn salad was amazing with prawns cooked to perfection. The Harissa chicken salad was also pretty good accompanied by fresh strawberries, goats cheese and avo. Friendly service. Get there early or make a reservation as it gets busy once the supper service begins.

A super vibey spot. It's a great place to get together with friends, for drinks and a bite to eat - but I definitely wouldn't recommend it for a date or family dinner, it's very noisy. Overall the food is good, not great.

We were visiting Durban on business and walked into 14th on Chartwell on a whim. We just had mains. I had grilled prawns with chips. Heavenly is all I can say!! My companion has the lobster mac and cheese and was very pleased. I could see some decent pieces of lobster in the dish. I would love to come back and have the full experience.

What a beautiful restaurant. I love the marble and gold. The lighting fixtures are gorgeous. The food was delicous, especially my fillet florentine. Just like the warm hug you get from a Sunday lunch. The service was good, they are quite big on the upsell so look out for that. Definitely worth a visit.

I was put up in the Protea Hotel. Searched for a good restaurant on zomato and found this to be ranked at 4.3 and right opposite the hotel. So when there for dinner. The restaurant was full. Good crowd. The interiors were not great, except the lighting gave a good look to the restaurant. I had the fried pepper calamari and grilled hake. It came with a green salad. The food was good. Service was good. But, I expected better for a 4.3 ranked restaurant.

Really nice setting and interior design as well as comfortable chairs, nice music and always friendly servers well accommodating waiters and barmen. The cocktails are amazing and great presentation. Definitely a good place to try!

Food was average, don't cater very well for vegetarians at all. Place is extremely noisy as it was a Friday night and the bar is in the middle of the whole restaurant so it's the local congregation point for people just coming for drinks. Dessert was a joke.

I simply love the Asian Prawn salad with peanut sauce.......yum, been here a few times and always ordered the same and its simply refreshing.

During a recent visit to Durban, we sought out a reataurant in the bustling Umhlanga Rocks for a menu that best suited our taste buds.<br/><br/>We found it here. The menu is so good that we took ages to make up our minds! The choice of states, salads, budgets and main dishes had us drooling. We finally settled on the baked camembert, drowned in a caramel nut sauce. Utterly mouth watering & delicious. We each had a salad which were unique and lip smackingly good. I loved my Asian prawn salad. <br/><br/>Our drinks were crisp, cool, refreshing and the staff were friendly, helpful and cheerful.<br/><br/>Everything was perfection!

Yes!<br/><br/>Yes to what? Yes to good food, great service, great ambience, yes!<br/><br/>We had a team dinner here last night and it is such an amazing spot. I've been slightly put off the Umhlanga scene because what else could I be shown?? <br/>Well fourteen proved me wrong, the area definitely has some great gems to offer.<br/><br/>Wedged between vovo telo and a sea food like spot my only complaint is how hidden the restaurant is.<br/><br/>The table ordered a variety of pastas, burgers, nibbles and I had the lamb cutlets with mash.<br/><br/>The cutlets were cooked amazingly, sitting on a bed of rosemary mash and what I think was red wine jus. Mmmm *smacks lips*<br/><br/>We also had a round of cocktails, I had a virgin watermelon and jelepeno margarita, it was delicious. It's not easy to find a place the doesn't completely butcher their virgin cocktails.<br/><br/>So say yes to fourteen on chartwell!

Had an early birthday lunch last week with my bestie. I chose the Lamb Meatballs (R120) and my friend chose the beef burger (R125). The lamb meatballs was served with grilled pita bread, hummus and thinly sliced aubergine (brinjal) crisps. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and had a lovely minty flavour. We ordered dessert of Bar One spring rolls served with icecream and cream. The spring rolls were okay but the icecream waz delish. The hummus waz good, while the aubergine crisps tasted abit burnt. The setting and decor is elegant. Our waiter waz friendly and attentive. The only hindrance waz alot of flies as we sat near the open windows - a citronella candle waz placed on our table.

Food: Menu looks exciting. We had the baked camembert - very good with lovely bread (from nextdoor cousin Vovo Telo) and a surprisingly nice hazelnut caramel. Can't recommend the pulled brisket and caramelisef onion - VERY dry and unpleasantly chewy. <br/>Service: Manager very rude not eager to assist. Waiter at our table was however very friendly and attentive.<br/>Ambiance: music very loud. Noisy drunk customers did detract from having a pleasant experience.<br/>Will be back to try a few other items on the menu.

Honestly I've never been treated with such disregard as I have here. The manager would not accommodate our table of four, didn't care for the business and told us he doesn't care if we leave. I wouldn't recommend supporting a restaurant who doesn't care for their customers.

First and for most, let's talk about how delicious the Elderflower and Mint G&T was 👌🏾. An entire section on the menu dedicated to G&T absolutely made my visit to this place so worth the while. I didn't have much of an appetite so I ordered a pulled beef and caramlised onion Jaffal which wasn't too bad. Loved the decor and the ambience which added to our festivities. What I didn't like is not being told that we would be moved at a certain time but luckily we negotiated and we could stay on longer which I appreciated despite the initial incidence. I will definitely go back next time I am in Durban.

Bit of a hit and miss at 14 on Chartwell. Walking into this place expectations are high, its in an amazing location, the decor is trendy and the atmosphere relaxing. We decided to do a bunch of starters, there were some clear winners in the salt anf pepper squid, the squid was perfectly tender and tomato chilli jam was a perfect match, we also had the cider mussels, although the mussels were done perfectly i did not detect cider the tanginess of the cider in the sauce, we then moved to the craft beer taster and german sausage board, loved the beer, but was disappointed with the "german sausage" it was more like cheese grillers and russians on a plate, and the pretzels conveniently missing from the plate. At this point, the experience was rather average, what pushed it just over the 70% mark was the pulled beef brisket and caramalised onions jaffle, wow what a winner, succulent soft beef and wonderful sweet onions to round of a very good dish. Service to was not that great and needs some attention

I ended up at the stylish 14 on Chartwell with my cousin (a local) and a girlfriend on a Friday night recently. This place was BUZZING and we realized that we had certainly found the party! <br/><br/>This modern gastropub's interiors are stunning and their offerings seem to be aimed at craft beer lovers with lots of beer pairing options (which I like).<br/>Sadly, our service experienced wasn't amazing but the place was packed so I can only imagine that these things do happen...<br/><br/>*Recommendation: The flight of beer (& Brat) served with German sausage bites for a fun mini-craft pairing!

I would have liked to be able to review this place using a lot less words, however this app forces me to use 140 characters(spaces don't count it).<br/><br/>What a great spot, best restaurant in Durban! <br/><br/>Prawns were really good and waiters were friendly/professional.

Brilliant food .quick and easy. Ambience is great .prawns best in umhlanga. Also great for a glass of wine. And tapas. Enjoy the village....

Dining experience was super awesome. Brought my girlfriend here and she was really taken aback by the superb food and brilliant service. The GnT was on point and they also have a good selection of craft beers. Definitely recommend thing to anyone visiting KZNs Umhlanga area.

What a beautiful set up with instrumental music setting the mood. A lovely restaurant with great service and attention to detail. Good cocktails and good food. A lovely restaurant for a celebration or date night.

Popped in for a cocktail. Great decor and atmosphere. Service a bit slack though! Had to gesticulate wildly to get attention<br/>Train your waiters, please. Great menu. Will be back to try the food

Probably one of the best dining experiences I have had in a really long time. Staff is very friendly and the service was impeccable. I am in love with their fruity G&T's! Their smothered chicken served with gnocchi was tasty, which I had as my main. I nibbled on pork belly dices as I waited for my main, which was perfectly cooked. A great place for a romantic evening out for the perfect dining experience or simply to have fun and drinks with friends. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

This restaurant is one of the Food God's gift to Durban. The food and service is amazing. Everything is made to perfection. The mood is always set. The set up is very romantic and makes a perfect venue for a date night or for celebrations.

Beautiful ambience. Low volume music. Mood lighting is perfect. What a great Sunday dinner ! Vegetarian burger was generous. Bun was well toasted. Burger patty could have been a bit crispier. Chicken , Roquefort and pear salad was perfect. Would suggest putting on flat plate as fillet is difficult to cut in round bowl. Thando was our server. She was a+++ , brilliant service !!! Desert menu is very exciting and different. Blue cheese brûlée , mojito cheesecake. We settled for Eton mess which was delightful !! Will definitely return

Fairly new restaurant in umhlanga village, my lobster Mac n cheese was good nothing wow about it and is pretty pricey. Waiter was friendly but also chatting about to the other waiters whilst trying to get his attention.

Although difficult to get a booking, this place has amazing treats on offer:) I had the deconstructed chicken Caesar which was super cool and strange to eat:) The salmon was amazing. I don't eat red meat anymore but my friends raved about the steak. Great presentation and service. Great spot.

Our first night of the week out in Umhlanga. <br/>This is a upper cut dining spot fitted with a speculate bar giving it a lounge feel. <br/><br/>It was quite busy, but not too crazy. The music was way too loud though and my husband and I could hardly hear each other sitting right next to each other. <br/>The menu had some great looking dishes and I chose the salmon with sugar snap peas and wasabi mash. My husband had the Chinese ox tail. Both were perfectly cooked full of flavor. <br/>The service was friendly and unbelievably fast! <br/>The drinks menu was simple but had good quality and they had a good amount of local beer on tap. <br/><br/>One unfortunate down side was there were some people who seemed as if they had already had too much to drink standing around the bar area and directly next to our table being incredibly loud and distributive. One young lady in particular kept coming and screaming at the bar tender for more drinks. As we could hear the bar tender from where we were sitting, it was absolutely unnecessary to be that loud, or really to be shouting in any fashion. She was around the entire time we were there and not once did any management ask her to just please not scream inside. I was quite shocked by that but there was a good amount of people there and the management was quite busy. <br/>I am all for people having fun, but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyone else. I'm sure it is not a regular thing that happens and more likely just unfortunate timing for our visit to this tastes place.

Such a beautiful restaurant. The interior is exquisite. I went there on a Friday night and it was super buzzy and very full. I asked them to make me a special salad and they were very accommodating and friendly. Service was great and I would highly recommend it

Went there for lunch and our waiter recommended their Oxtail. This was cooked to perfection and was literally falling off the bone, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great service and really loved the ambience.

Dined here for my birthday last night & it was an absolute amazing experience. I wish I could have had more than that huge globe of a cocktail I ordered because it was so delicious but unfortunately I'm a bit light on fuel when it comes to alcohol. The setting was trendy & has the food presentation to match👌🏽 service was speedy & very welcoming. Thank you Tracy for being right on the ball, you made the night that much more enjoyable. Can't wait to go back.

We were a large party of 32 and I accept that presents challenges. However, the service was terrible and it took nearly 2 hours to get our main courses. Would not have been so bad if the manager had kept to his promise to have the food within 5 mins - took 35 mins. In addition, I had to follow up because members of our party were left without food. <br/>the quality of the food is good but overpriced, in my opinion. R175 for 2 pieces of oxtail is over the top

The food was very good, the waiters were great but the management staff were unfriendly, arrogant and unpleasant...pity about them! One of our guests got a basically empty chicken pie underneath the pasty and when he politely queried it he was met with an off putting person and attitude.

What a wonderful place, the food and service were both excellent, our waiter went the extra step to help accommodate for my fussy 7 year old by getting him chicken strips made. The cauliflower soup was a huge hit for us.

Absolutely pleasant surprise! Stunning looking restaurant, great vibe and even better food. Very good service! The lamb shank pie is totally recommended! Well done guys we will be back..again and again and again .....

14 on Chartwell has swept my taste buds away💛💚💙. The food is both innovative and delectable. Moreover, the waiters are quiet friendly and helpful. A beautiful lunch/dinner spot🌸

Divine food & excellent cocktails! <br/>Spent our first night in Umphlanga here & it was excellent! Service is good, staff are very friendly (much better than Joburg 😋)

The Restuarant has stunning decor and a pleasant atmosphere. I did not find the staff very friendly, which disappointed me as I had high expectations for this one. My friend and I visited 14 on Chartwell for lunch. Their food is over priced, however we did enjoy the meals that we ordered. I tried one of their signature cocktails, the raspberry and rose which was really strong. I also ordered their chicken curry, which I found pretty average. My friend who ordered their fish and chips really enjoyed her meal. Overall They have a big menu and caters for all food types and a lovely atmosphere.

Fourteen on Chartwell <br/>This beautiful creation in the midst of Umhlanga may just be the best restaurant around if you ask us!<br/>Boasting with high ceilings and Galaxy twinkling chandeliers it created the perfect ambiance for a romantic dinner..... With friends.<br/><br/>(That's because we're single, feel free to take a partner or family)<br/><br/>The vast menu left us speechless, containing countless options of various delectable dishes and mouth watering cocktails. We honestly did not know what to order. After 45 minutes of hardcore pondering on what sounds better amongst a steak, pie & pasta or a mojito and Pina Colada. We finally made our choice; Orgasmic spiked Chocolate & marshmallow milkshakes and a refreshing Strawberry Daiquiri. These drinks set the tone for the food that was awaiting.<br/><br/>A succulent T bone steak, crispy, crusted Chartwell pie of the day and God's gift from Asia, an asian burger. The condiments were well suited for the show stopping mains from the garlic aioli to the Yorkshire pudding and@ thick cut chips. <br/><br/>Let's just say we couldn't keep our forks down, tackling the not so lady sized portions, we were packed to the rafters, got our take away and we're ready to go home.<br/><br/>An amazing experience we will never forget. Fourteen on Chartwell might just be your obsession<br/><br/>No seriously, do yourself a favour and check it out <br/><br/>Badmouth xxx

Went to 14 last night for my birthday through a colleagues recommendation. All I can say is delicious! The salt and pepper calamari is an absolute must have for a starter, mains were all fantastic, however the lamb shank pie is nothing short of incredible, same with the mushroom ragout. Decor; feel; vibe; service, everything was outstanding. The pomegranate and blood orange gin cocktail is superb! We'll be back!

Lovely location and very interesting deco. <br/>The service was great and our waiter was very polite and attentive. <br/>I had the Asian Prawn salad and it was delightful. <br/>The rest of the table had the restaurants version of a toasted sandwich - beautifully presented but quite small portions. <br/><br/>The cocktails were delicious and they have a wide variety of craft beer and cider. <br/><br/>Over all a would definitely go back.

Love the look of this place. The decor and the layout was on point. Very friendly staff and food came out really fast. The only reason I'm giving this restaurant a 3 is because I ordered calamari and I asked whether it was calamari tubes and the waiter said yes but they weren't tube and they were fried and not grilled. (My fault for not asking how they were prepared) Bit too oily for me. Our waiter was stunning and he was very apologetic.

Great decor, chilled yet sophisticated vibe! Service is above average(For Durban). Great place to have drink, bite and catch up....however the food looks good so gonna have to return for a proper meal! 👍🏽

Love the place- staff very friendly and service excellent. Had salt and pepper calamari, cheese and cranberry springrolls, and we shared a burger. Food was fresh. Cocktails excellent and a huge variety of craft beer

World class experience! They keep up with the modern times, craft beer, modern delicious G&T's (imagine fresh apple, ginger and mint or Raspberry and rosewater). Could<br/> Improve on aged South African red wine selection. The chef did an awesome job on the delicious food and great menu. The salt and pepper calamari was delicious. Will definitely be back!

This place is absolutely amazing!! Friendly and well mannered staff. The food arrived quick and was Delicious the chicken fillet and lobster mac and cheese is to die for!! The atmostphere is vibrant yet cozy! This place is a MUST TRY!

With menu items like Lobster Mac & Cheese and Giant Gins on the menu, you know you've sat down at a place that is very special, especially amongst all the chaos of dirty bars along on the Umhlanga front. Awesome atmosphere, superb service and great quality. The huge pillows amongst the long couches are very inviting. Our new favourite place.

I remember approaching the couple that owns Vovo Telo after witnessing the great relationship they have with their staff, it was so heart warming to see owners who appreciate and love their staff that much, something you would hardly expect, what a lovely couple they are, so humane. <br/><br/>I really recommend their establishments for such wonderful service and great staff.

Went to Fourteen on Chartwell for dinner and drinks with colleagues last night. And what a pleasure. The food was delicious (I ordered the beef fillet, which was sold out so I took the lamb chops instead) The chops were cooked perfectly, the veggies were crunchy and the mashed potatoes smelt as good as they tasted. <br/>We also received good service for a table that grew more animated as the night progressed. <br/>It's a lovely restaurant, beautiful deco, great ambiance and delicious food; whether more intimate for a date or a larger group. <br/>I'll certainly be back.

Thanks to the manager who assisted us even though we didnt have a booking - the hostess didnt appreciate this. Loved the atmosphere, big shout out to whoever came up with the set up of the place! Really enjoyed the starter wings. Chicken curry jaffels were a let down and mussels could have done with some seasoning but the eaton mess was a good finish. I think this is my new fav hang out in durbs - even if its just to enjoy the g&t's!

A table of four and we all decided to just have the starters as we have a dinner planned for this evening <br/>All the food was really tasty and particular attention must be paid to the creamy muscles which as a starter portion are perfect for any male.<br/>The desert was a mojito cheesecake was fantastic and will be definite favorite to end our meals in the future.<br/>Our waitress was outstanding and was the cherry on the cake, so if you want outstanding service with a wonderful person then ask for Thando

Hey 14 on Chartwell...How about you train your staff? Your food is great, innovative and actually well priced (for a Chartwell Dr restaurant), but the service is shocking. I actually got annoyed at the lack luster nature of your staff. Maybe they were all having a bad day? <br/>On a positive note I absolutely loved the calamari and Vietnamese bahn mi dish, very refreshing for a hot Durban night.

Had a lovely evening tonight, with great wine and food. I love the setting of the restaurant as well as the atmosphere. Very chique and modern. <br/><br/>They also have a great wine menu which appealed to us as we reside in Cape Town and love our wines. <br/><br/>For starters we ordered the sriracha honey chicken wings which was amazing a definite must try. For mains I ordered the grilled prawns and my boyfriend ordered the smothered chicken breasts. Both dishes were served freshly however we felt that the prawns lacked a bit of flavour and the gnocchi over powered the chicken as it was so filling. Mash or chips would have been a better side item. With this being said the chicken on its own tasted divine.<br/><br/>Lastly dessert. I was anticipating this from the beginning of the night as the bar one spring rolls caught my eye. We were very disappointed when we had to wait 40 minutes for these spring rolls as when they arrived it was just two spring rolls😱 however they did taste great but waiting 40 minutes put me off greatly. <br/><br/>Overall I love the restaurant and it's vibe. The service needs some attention and certain dishes like the ones we had should also be reviewed/changed. Other than that Looking forward to visiting again.

Went here for NY eve and had amazing service and had the mussel and calamari starter which were both one of the best I have ever had, wife had the salmon but moaned was a bit tasteless. My fillet was amazing though.

What an amazing place to eat! The beautiful and comfortable setting is so relaxing and cozy. The service is amazing and the explosion of flavours in my mouth is mind blowing. Such an incredible night out! Fourteen on Chartwell is a MUST!!! So far one of the nicest restaurants i've eaten at.

The ambience of Fourteen on Chartwell is great for a lunch or dinner. Food is fantastic and the beer selection is divine. The service was also good.

Very noisy but great atmosphere. Definitely a place to meet good friends and share good food. All the main meals were decadent and suffice portions. <br/>BUT the bar patrons are absolute rude young guys who have no respect for personal space. I did address this with the manager but they will have to decide whether eating customers or drinking customers are more important

Good food and excellent service from an attentive waiter. Calamari starter with chilli jam was brilliant. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the area

Loved the ambience of this restaurant. Warm lighting, soft lounge background music and beautiful decor hues make for a very comfortable dining experience. I ordered the honey winglets and mini rosemary lamb cutlets, these weren't bad. The service from the waiters were excellent. Will definitely be making this a regular spot whenever I'm in Umhlanga. Impressive.

Great location, great menu, great decor - now sharpen up the service, turn up the AC and this is s winner! Excellent light meals, interesting interpretations of classics, well worth a try

Fourteen on Chartwell is one of the best restaurants in Durban.<br/><br/>The restaurant and atomsphere... The atmosphere is excellent, with warm lighting and soft music playing in the background. The tables are quite close to each other.<br/><br/>The service... The service is excellent. Waiters are always welcoming and friendly. The manager also came to check up on us during our meals.<br/><br/>The food... For the main I had the 'Smothered Chicken Breasts' (which sadly is not on the menu any longer). It was an excellent meal, the chicken was juicy and tender and the gnocchi topped it of. For desert I had, Bar-One Spring Rolls with caramel. That is decadently rich and oozes with fudge and chocolate. The spring rolls were deep fried, crunchy and simply delicious!<br/><br/>Overall, Fourteen on Chartwell is an excellent spot in an awesome location. It's a good social spot with great food with excellent prices. I personally think, it's one of Durban's best restaurants.