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The Cradle Restaurant

Breakfast Italian South African
3VH2+2G Centurion, South Africa
(2637 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 (2637)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.7
  • Thikho Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gabi M. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Bailey Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Feb 25
    Starters & dessert were good & well presented. Mains - the fish & chicken dishes were basic in preparation & presentation. We have eaten better at other comparative restaurants. The steamed vegetables were dreadful in preparation & presentation. We had to send them back. The service & location was OK.

  • Thizhulawi Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Feb 25
    Everything was top notch

  • Pearl Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 06 Feb 25
    Service could be better, but I suppose the restaurant was busy as it was month end. My starter was amazing, main was also tasty but came cold. I still enjoyed my meal, the cocktails were the best. I like how creative you were with the signature cocktails! I also love the cart rides makes the experience so much better. I would definitely recommend 8/10. Almost forgot to mention, the dedicated work space downstairs was a good move.

  • Dave D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Kgomotso Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Feb 25
    It was lovely. Everything was magnificent.

  • Samuel Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Feb 25
    Great location with beautiful scenic views. Ideal for evening dinner dates or lunch with a group of friends. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

  • Mark Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Feb 25
    Food was a big disappointment. Cooked without much flare or imagination. My chicken breast wasn't properly thawed, and my son's spaghetti bolonnaise had chunks of mince in it the size of large stones. Not up to standard at all.

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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