bellgables

had the pleasure of finally making the journey to bellgables (6th may 2017) when we arrived we found
no fewer than 5 giraffe eating no more than 5-10 meters away so this was a great suprise

the entire property is so relaxed it makes you feel
like you no where near to the suburbs

so let's chat food....when we sat down we were met with a warm welcoming from the waitress and she suggested the chefs specials for the day which was filled medallions and/or duck so my wife opted for the fillet and i had the duck, the chefs starter was cauliflower soup which we both had....the funny part was i was telling my wife about finding a fly in your soup (as the joke goes) and whah happens well.... call it a
jinx
we never moaned we simply told the waitress and carried on with rest of food
the mains were really fantastic and the service great..... will
i go back yes to the rest ofmenu

well done team bellgables

this is my first time at bellgables and i was pleasantly surprised at the very extravagant decor with an equally extravagant culinary experience. when i read themenubefore arriving. i thought it was ok and too much red meat and didn’t think i would enjoy it. well it was such a beautiful surprise to find the food experience well exceeded the words on the menu. highly, highly rated ito extravagance and special treat.

over the top! opulent eclectic decor and setting that makes you feel the restaurant has a bit of an identity crisis.menuis varied and food quality acceptable yet not memorable at all.

what an intriguing dining experience - felt like i fell into a time warp of mixed early century england, italy, china and india. but wow, it was worth the sensory overload and the beautiful drive out into the countryside. themenuwas exquisite, service was great, and the food, heavenly. #countrysidegem #bellgables #gravlaxsalmon #duckwitholives #lambshanks #merlot #joburgwinternights #fireplace #thisjoburglife #bellgablescountryrestaurant

beautiful setting and decor. fabulousmenuand service. everything just perfect for my daughters birthday today! beetroot carpaccio was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. springbok loin succulent and tender and too awesome to describe. then out of the blue my daughters birthday desert arrived. beautifully decorated and resplendent with candle. lovely touch and a complete surprise. loved it. will definitely be back . thank you !

bellgables is probably one of the best hidden gems in the gauteng area. the setting is romantic and the decor out of this world. we have been going to bellgables for six years and the quality of the service and food has been consistent. themenuis extensive and the food is made with a lot of love. truly an unforgettable experience.

i'm glad i don't have the responsibility of dusting this opulent and extravagant place. a country escape well worth the drive. themenuchoice is interesting, varied and beautifully presented. a party of 8 were delighted with trio of soup, lamb shank, chicken curry, venison in particular. prices are very reasonable for this level of restaurant. the cellar is more than adequate but needs an attentive relook.

had a super afternoon with my wife and her mother. food was fantastic and the service efficient and unobtrusive. wine list complimented themenuwell

very pretentious. i felt like i was eating in a museum, the tables are overloaded with decor. the food was good but themenuwas quite plain and underwhelming. twice as many starters to select as opposed to a handful of main meals.

on a second visit i was served partially frozen carpaccio on a cold winters night. very unpleasant.

i love country restaurants. the service is not entirely punctual or professional enough. decor is over the top and feels a little confused. wine list andmenuoffer interesting options but is just a kittle better than average. for a once in a while experience, i can recommend it, but it could be better. after all that glitzy decor does create an expectation.

belgables is really a unique experience! so unique that it can really take you back when you first walk into the doors. one of my friends arrived before we did and sent me the following message "what is this place? it's like something out of a horror movie". to be honest the place isn't scary but i'm sure they could film a scary movie here. the place is filled with so many decorative items - not only on the walls and around the room but all over your table.

when you first arrive (after the long drive and subsequent dirt road) there was already a lady waiting for us in the parking lot and escorted us through a path in the garden filled with lit candles - beautiful! but i somehow felt like lurch from adams family was escorting us in to their house, hehe.

we were first seated at a waiting area where we were served drinks until the full party had arrived. we were then taken to our table. our massive table. it felt like we were in one of those grand dining tables you seen in castle. this table could probably seat 20 people - there were 7 of us and we filled the table. the chairs are over the top and the table is filled with paraphernalia. you will spend a while just admiring everything before even looking at the menu.

themenuhas a good variety - more starters to choose from than mains though. service was adequate and nothing really stood out. had the black mushroom for starters which was mouth watering and i found myself wanting to lick the plate. my wife had the potato and leek soup which was delicious.

when i saw the duck and black cherry pie on themenui stopped looking at the menu. both my wife and i had this. i enjoyed it a lot, but just felt that the portion was just too big - it was basically a pie the size for 4 people. my wife did however felt it was a little too sweet for her liking.

dessert. i opted for the strawberry freeze which was almost like a strawberry tiramisu. this was ok. themenusaid it contained frozen strawberries, which it genuinely did have. full pieces of frozen strawberry which made the dish somewhat unpleasant. my wife had the dessert trio which she raved on about.

all in all, don't know if do again for the food itself but the experience is well worth it. go with a group of friends and just enjoy watching them soak in the atmosphere and watch the pool of changing colours.