The Red Table

About The Red Table

Paarl, just outside Cape Town, is known for its rounded rocky faces (which, not surprisingly, resemble giant pearls and inspired the town's name), good wine, and its commitment to celebrating the heritage of the Afrikaans language. But, it's also the proud home of The Red Table Restaurant, which is perfectly situated in the historical manor house of the Nederburg wine estate.

The Red Table is a country-style eatery that celebrates South Africa, its cuisine and its beauty. Being located in the heritage monument of the Nederburg manor house means that it oozes culture and charm. It was created in collaboration with the acclaimed foodie, Andrea Foulkes. The focus is on fresh food that is made with locally-sourced ingredients to create a menu that is wholesome, dynamic and utterly delicious. Each dish pairs beautifully with one (or more) of the Nederburg wines, creating a memorable culinary experience. Most of the wines are available by the glass or bottle.

There is a comfortable and cosy indoor dining area with crackling fires to warm the winter days. In the summer, the dining area is extended onto the shaded terrace and into the exquisite gardens, so that visitors can savour their meals and world-class wine under the trees or with the warmth of the sun on their backs. For those visitors that want something a little more intimate, picnic baskets are available and are best enjoyed in the sprawling garden, against the backdrop of the Drakenstein Mountain Range.

Special dietary requirements can be accommodated. The kitchen prepares dishes that are vegetarian. However, nuts, gluten, meat and seafood are all on the premises and used in the kitchen. There is also a children's menu.

The Red Table is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Paarl is just over an hour's drive from Cape Town's City Bowl, V & A Waterfront, and Table Mountain; and about 45 minutes from the international airport.