Rust en Vrede Restaurant

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Fabio Daniel didn’t take the usual route to the pass. Following a career as a pro basketball player, he set out to travel the world, funding his wanderlust by working in kitchens along the way. It was his now-wife who tempted him to South Africa, where he landed at Rust en Vrede, working his way up from a junior position to head chef. Enveloped within the original cellar of one of Stellenbosch’s lauded wine estates, his food is a paragon of contemporary French cooking, accented by his wordly experience and Brazilian-Italian background. Exciting presentation – modern, colourful, detailed – across six courses is a given, with dishes running the gamut from langoustine with black garlic in a nuanced vanilla bisque and tender beef with cauliflower and farofa to a delicate banana desert elevated by dulcey chocolate and miso. The wine pairings are well-considered, with sommelier James Mukosi ensuring the perfect pour to accompany it all. For relaxed fine dining in a glorious setting, look no further.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $51
• Dinner: Tue – Sat
• +27 21 881 3881
• Visit Rust en Vrede Restaurant's Website

Location

Rust en Vrede Wine Estate, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600