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The Cradle Restaurant

Breakfast Italian South African
Unnamed Road, South Africa
(2683 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 (2683)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Andrew Dined: 5 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Mar 25
    Service so slow I had to get up from my table to chase down waiter

  • Gale R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Mar 25
    Great experience. It’s pretty posh so expensive. Will def save up to go back. Won’t have the chicken (a bit dull) but will have the pork belly again.

  • Colleen B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Karin O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Mar 25
    At this type of establishment, I expect the fillet to be perfect, it wasn't. The soup was lovely, the fish was also lovely. The cheesecake was average. Presentation was good, and service outstanding, very friendly staff.

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Mar 25
    We seriously enjoyed ourselves with the family. Keep up the good work.

  • Karen Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gaby S. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0
  • Andrew Kriel Dined: 6 days ago
    1.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Mar 25
    We had 6 people serving our table. Bad management. Food was very average Very disappointing

  • Keneilwe Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Mar 25
    Jerry gave us outstanding services,my dietary needs were catered for. I enjoyed my time and food.

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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