Reviews on Mediterranean food in Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa including Bay Leaf & Thyme, Bay Leaf & Thyme, Kasteelberg Bistro
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4 based on 28 reviews
Bay Leaf & Thyme, situated in the heart of the Riebeek Valley, in the center of Riebeek-Kasteel. A new culinary experience celebrating classic dishes from around the globe, prepared in our own style. The focus of our a la carte menu is to serve unpretenti
Some friends of mine recently visited Riebeek Kasteel and suggested I eat at this restaurant, BAYLEAF and THYMEI arrived with some friends in time for breakfast at 10.15am on SundayThe restaurant decor is simple but clean and crisp and low key with the warmth and atmosphere being enhanced by a mini lounge in front of a large fireplace.my breakfast arrived to my exactly to my specific instructions and the Boerewors and eggs Mushrooms , imported croissants and imported sourdough rolls, ALL FROM FRANCE were yummy........delicious.................i cant rave enoughMy guests and i settled down after breakfast at an outside table enjoying the gorgeous weather over cappuccinos made by an excellent barista.I have never spent more than a couple of hours at any restaurant ,,,,,,However, much to our surprise after chatting we realized we were again hungry , it was 1.30pm and ordered lunch of a spectacular Chateaubriand coated in Chili and Black pepper.............hmm......yummy beyond belief... i am salivating just thing about it , with French Fries or as it is called here , chips and a salad that looked like it was just taken out of the gardenThe piece de resistance was the Cheesecake we had afterwards.....all i can say is BTSThis is now my go to place , ....well worth the 45 minutes from Cape Town . ...Well priced delicious food with excellent service in an atmosphere created by our maker
4 based on 28 reviews
Bay Leaf & Thyme, situated in the heart of the Riebeek Valley, in the center of Riebeek-Kasteel. A new culinary experience celebrating classic dishes from around the globe, prepared in our own style. The focus of our a la carte menu is to serve unpretenti
Some friends of mine recently visited Riebeek Kasteel and suggested I eat at this restaurant, BAYLEAF and THYMEI arrived with some friends in time for breakfast at 10.15am on SundayThe restaurant decor is simple but clean and crisp and low key with the warmth and atmosphere being enhanced by a mini lounge in front of a large fireplace.my breakfast arrived to my exactly to my specific instructions and the Boerewors and eggs Mushrooms , imported croissants and imported sourdough rolls, ALL FROM FRANCE were yummy........delicious.................i cant rave enoughMy guests and i settled down after breakfast at an outside table enjoying the gorgeous weather over cappuccinos made by an excellent barista.I have never spent more than a couple of hours at any restaurant ,,,,,,However, much to our surprise after chatting we realized we were again hungry , it was 1.30pm and ordered lunch of a spectacular Chateaubriand coated in Chili and Black pepper.............hmm......yummy beyond belief... i am salivating just thing about it , with French Fries or as it is called here , chips and a salad that looked like it was just taken out of the gardenThe piece de resistance was the Cheesecake we had afterwards.....all i can say is BTSThis is now my go to place , ....well worth the 45 minutes from Cape Town . ...Well priced delicious food with excellent service in an atmosphere created by our maker
3 based on 80 reviews
Riebeek Kasteel's main square can seem pretty bleak on weekdays in winter, so Kasteelberg Bistro's roaring fire was welcome. Sadly, there was no trace of the tapas we'd enjoyed previously and the menu had been drastically cut, presumably because of the time of year. My husband's pasta carbonara was a meagre version of the real thing and my penne arrabiata had parsley substituted for basil. Desserts of apple tart and cheesecake were pretty good. Service was friendly and our wine was good, but the main courses just weren't up to the usual standard.Apologies that our offering was not up to your standard. Of the twelve tapa (starter) items, our six most popular main courses (including beef, chicken, fish and pork) plus the six board specials, we were convinced we've covered all our bases. Clearly not.Not sure what is meant by your description of the pasta carbonara as "meagre" . If it's the portion size, it is our experience that the 250gr of pasta, completely drenched in carbonara sauce is always well received as generous. If you're referring to the recipe, we use bacon instead of imported pancetta, purely from a selling price perspective. Lastly, with reference to the observation that we substituted basil with flat leaf parsley, you are correct but I have to point out that we live in a small village and not all fresh herbs are always readily available.I'm pleased you enjoyed the desserts.
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