Aubergine - iKapa iNingizimu Afrika

Owned and run by German chef Harald Bresselschmidt, Aubergine is a sophisticated, romantic restaurant in Cape Town which combines a rich history with contemporary style, innovative food and classic service – whether you’re joining us for lunch or dinner.

I had been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while, and I finally had the opportunity to dine there last night. I was extremely impressed by the food, service, and ambiance. We opted for the Autumn Bistro menu, which catered to my dietary needs. The dishes were all delicious, with unique flavors that I had never experienced before. The sommelier was very friendly and knowledgeable, helping us choose the perfect wine to complement our meal. Aubergine has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants, and I can't wait to return!

Arriving at a secure gated and closed door venue may not be the perfectly welcoming and warm start of a special evening for everyone. Once through and into the heart, it “warmed” up. However, I couldn’t escape the slightly clinical feeling. Servers were very well trained and an excellent wine list followed. Our starters were well presented and the care and attention paid to each plate was obvious. My daughter had excellent chorizo and calamari and I had VERY fresh oysters. For the price and stature of the place all I can say is: disappointing! The calamari was tasty if rubbery and my oysters were delicious but not washed so battled with gritty particles throughout the dish. The accompanying vinaigrette was spectacular!!!Our mains were both duck and were hugely redeeming. I had the roasted duck breast and my daughter the leg and thigh. Both were excellent, full of flavor, great texture and the whole plate came together superbly. If we had only eaten mains this would have been a 5/5.

On the occasion I visited we had the set menu, I loved the different kinds go infused butters, gourmet dishes, plated and served with elegance and the finest taste! It was really enjoyable and very romantic

This restaurant is one of our favorites. The food is excellent and they have a great selection of wines. The waiters and sommelier are very attentive. There is no background music, so it's easy to have a conversation. While it is pricey, the experience is definitely worth it.