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The Cradle Restaurant

Breakfast Italian South African
Unnamed Road, South Africa
(2752 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets

A modern architectural master piece in stone, steel and glass designed with retractable floor to ceiling glass doors on three sides, that literally lets the outside in. A long, wide verandah that endows diners with a 180° view of the game filled valley below, uninterrupted Highveld landscape beyond and above that African blue sky.

The restaurant is famous for the great breakfast fare, long lazy lunches, afternoon nibbles, and a fabulous wine list with a handpicked selection from the best South African boutique wine estates or a sumptuous dinner at the end of the day. The food theme is Bush – Bistro, where the kitchen team goes to great lengths to source only the best and freshesed country ingredients to surprise and delight.

Cradle Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site, only 10 minutes drive from Lanseria airport. With its panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, a perfect venue for special occasions.

This popular venue, situated on a 7000 hectares private nature reserve is a piece of heaven closer than you think.

Reviews (2752)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.7
  • Glenice E. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 17 Apr 25
    Fantastic meal and service from Blessing and Prince (twice) on the three occasions we’ve visited in the last month. Will definitely recommend this hidden gem to all our friends and family.

  • Catherine Dined: 4 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Apr 25
    Food tasty, but not as good as it used to be. Service slow (and poor) and not up to the standard of the rest of the place.

  • Tumy N. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Portia Dined: 4 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    I ordered a meal and emphasised that I don’t want Jake and chips as I already had that at home. The waitress said there was whole live fish which came with vegetables & a salad. I said yes to that. Guess what? She brought hake & chips and said sorry. Look the restaurant has a lot of potential but needs to get a real chef and improve on the menu. I will never eat there again.

  • Kabelo Dined: 4 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Apr 25
    A wider food variety would do best, the view is always an amazing treat.

  • Naledi Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    Please Offer a lot more on your menu from food perspective.

  • De Wet Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 08h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 08h00 - 22h00