The Test Kitchen
10 expert reviews
“Luke Dale-Roberts' creates inspirational dishes with top-quality local ingredients.”
– Lonely Planet
"Menus can be unpredictable, but they're always adventurous. Dale-Roberts' penchant is for unexpected combinations...a semi-industrial warehouse space and injected it with his own personality" Full review
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Note: Dinner reservations are essential, and need to be made several months in advance; lunch bookings may be easier to come by.
"Chef Luke Dale-Roberts presents creative, eclectic fare at The Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town." Full review
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"Menus comprise an eclectic mix of international flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques...reflects its artistic surroundings in both its cuisine and décor, with its massive open-plan kitchen" Full review
"Regularly voted one of the best 15 restaurants in the world – a post-industrial setting crafted with the best designers...a perfect blend of gastronomic and hearty cuisine in a timeless, arty setting." Full review
"The relaxed ambience created by exposed brick, funky lamps, friendly staff, and a totally open service area acts as a great foil to the cuisine coming out of this kitchen." Full review
"Chef Luke Dale-Roberts' signature restaurant is number 22 on the World's Top Restaurants list...dishes are presented in unexpected ways. " Full review
"The Test Kitchen is the best restaurant in Cape Town." Full review
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It’s the hardest reservation to get in the city, so set an alarm for 8am SAST on the first of the month, three months prior to your trip and make sure to be on your neighbor’s extra-fast WiFi.
"Often chosen as the best in South Africa, and features regularly on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list as the ‘best in Africa’ too. Dining here is pure sensory overload." Full review
"A much more casual and inclusive gaff by chef-owner Luke Dale Roberts, serving up an eclectic menu at wallet-friendly prices."
Microguides
March 18, 2022
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+27 21 447 2337
375 Albert Road | Shop 104 A / The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, South Africa