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GATE at Quoin Rock

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining
7600 Knorhoek Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
(1252 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

Welcome to Gåte; a dialogue between art, culinary tradition and technical craft that takes place at Quoin Rock Wine Estate on the slopes of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. Here, each ingredient is an invitation to discover the land, and each dish promises an unforgettable experience.

Gourmet Guide Description

Gåte, on the Quoin Rock wine estate in Stellenbosch, means labyrinth/entrance/riddle in Norwegian. Uninterrupted Scandi lines and wraparound glass are enhanced by Charles Haupt’s vine sculptures. Here chef Paul Prinsloo creates Insta-worthy precision plating that is
as eye-arresting as the soothing surrounds. A six-course menu starts with focaccia enhanced with olives and chorizo, served with a Marmite or marmalade butter, flavoured oil and
balsamic. Savoured with a glass of MCC, it’s almost a smoke screen for the more sophisticated dishes that truly impress. They’re saucecentric, like the jus for the braaied lamb (reduced for 14 hours) with Parmesan, fig and walnut, served tableside by engaged staff who have your every whim at heart. Instinctive service also leads the pairings of wine, all from Quoin Rock estate.

Sourcing and saucing are equally important. Local produce leads the way, but there are imported treats like the Scottish salmon. It’s lightly cooked and crafted with pineapple, pickled baby onions, mango and a horseradish gel, married with a Thai-style velouté of ginger, mint and
lemongrass. The imported Mauritian sea bass and an on-site oyster tank reflect Paul’s desire for consistency. Microgreens and finishing with finesse, show this technical chef’s light hand and attention to detail.

Reviews (1252)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Roelof K. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Mar 25
    Mains were not as expected. Red meat and dry fish.

  • Carlos I. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thato R. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Uwe D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Mar 25
    It really is a perfect place. The wine is very good. The prices of the wine to take away/order are a bit exaggerated

  • Jan S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 08 Mar 25
    Wonderful wine, great food and all superbly presented - a must visit in the winelands!

  • Michael E. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.7
    Food 1.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Mar 25
    Very friendly and competent service Good starter The worst 2 mains we had in our stay in South Africa

  • Nomsa K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Mar 25
    I'm going back again this weekend, best by far .

  • Boryana K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rhandzu R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Mar 25
    The service was amazing and worth every cents, a 10 over 10 experience

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 13h30, 18h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30