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GATE at Quoin Rock

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining
7600 Knorhoek Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
(1186 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 (1186)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.3
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Connie R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Dec 24
    we always love to come back to Gate! loving the food, the people and the ambiance.

  • Christof R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Dec 24
    Fantastic

  • Francisca D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ruediger G. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Dec 24
    It’s a very nice restaurant with awesome food but the variety of wines served by the glass is to small and compared to some other restaurants around here it’s too expensive.

  • Udo P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Dec 24
    Thank you so much for the fantastic welcome (Mimi), the perfect service and the excellent food! We had an unforgettable evening and we will come back for sure. We highly recommend this restaurant.

  • Lawrence G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Dec 24
    Hands down, the best meal I had in Cape Town during my trip. Not as vaunted as its famous peers La Colombe and Babylonstoren, but the food, service and ambience were all as good. Chuck in the fabulous vista provided by the mountains in the background, and this place is the real deal.

  • Tebo N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Dec 24
    1000 out of 10. absolutely beautiful experience.

  • Eric D. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Dec 24
    Lovely location. High end food ambitions, the reality is opposite. Just instagram cuisine. Public is accordingly. It's one big photo shoot.

  • Alan P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 13h30, 18h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30