hemingway's restaurant & wine cellar

light lunch yesterday at hemingways after attending their yearly harvest festival winetasting/exhibition event. superb eatery. we had some pizzas (definitely my new favourite place for pizza) and obviously some wine as well. they have an excellent wine selection and the ambiance in the restaurant is just perfect. reallygoodservice from the staff as well. will go back again and again.

i took some foreigners for a nice dinner in centurion and based on thegoodratings i chose hemingway’s. what a disappointment and embarrassment for our country. they were out of almost all fish on the menu. the wine cellar, which they supposedly have won prizes for, was empty and no wine available from the wine list. the food took two hours and was ok at best and our waiter disappeared never to be seen again.

ordered a burger and prawn linguini pasta. creme brulee for dessert was delicious. verygoodfood made and presented well. attentive waiter. quaint restuarant ❤ loved the decor, setting and beautifully soothing music.

hemingways providesgoodfood coupled with a pleasant warm atmosphere that's always a treat. the calamari and chicken parmesan was tasty and cooked to perfection. the service was good. i would definitely be back with friends for a pleasant evening.

we had dinner for my brother’s bday on 8 aug 2018. we were a big party.
the service was absolutely perfect with the waiter taking care of us very professionally.
good wine list.
awesome food menu.
presentation of food exceptionallygoodwith the taste (at least mine) even better.
only complaint was the food took quite long but i am sure it had something to do with the size of our party. some had to wait while others were eating. plating should be all together.
but will always come back over and over and highly recommend the place.

18/07/2019 (1*)
friends invited us for an anniversary dinner at hemingways. i’ve been to the restaurant before (i had agoodexperience) and on a recommendation, they decided to visit the establishment for their anniversary. we were shown to our table and we started to have a look at the menu while placing our order for drinks. since they ran out of a few things on the menu, we decided not to order starters. after the drinks arrived, we ordered mains:
- pork belly served with honey & mustard sweet potato and butternut purée (7.5/10)
- men without women pizza (7/10)
- to have and not to have pizza (7/10)
after we enjoyed the mains, we placed our order for dessert.
after an hour, we tried to get hold of our waiter to find out what is happening. he tried explaining that there was an issue in the kitchen and the desserts will be out soon (not sure why there was no feedback in between). when the desserts arrived:
- the fondants were as dry as can be, ice cream melted
- the panacotta i ordered was more like a mousse, ice cream also melted.
- the creme brûlée was ok
the evening went down south very quickly and resulted in patrons who will not return to this restaurant.


30/06/2018 (4*)
on invitation, we went to hemingway’s for a session and lunch was served. firstly, the service is top notch. we ordered the lamb shank and pork belly. the food arrived in a reasonable time with the wine ordered. i was impressed with the taste of the shank - well cooked and not tough at all. the mash which accompanied the shank wasgoodtoo! the red wine topped it off nicely. looking forward to my next visit.

pretoria as the capital has so little options to experience fine dining that fits one’s pocket. hemingway’s restaurant at leriba lodge is surely one of those little unexplored gems. stepping through the doors at hemingway’s you are immediately inundated with the sophistication and elegance of their table settings. i have a thing for crisp white tables and serviettes. add to that service with a smile or even smiles. waiters that caters to your every whim, friendly, available and their attention to the table was agoodbalance between overprotective hovering and the vanishing act. being a special evening, we celebrated a birthday and man was this an amazing evening.

we were treated by amazing red wines from doolhof wine estate and their range is ever impressing. the food was undoubtedly one of my best food experiences i enjoyed in a long time. starters consisted of a beautiful carpaccio served fresh with a quails egg. beautiful. main course offered us a lovely crisp pork-belly prepared to perfection. the plating and presentation is top notch and they surely know how to prepare their food. dessert was equally impressive and the ever-classic creme brûlée did not disappoint! a sugary crunch with delightful light and creamy custard sent me to foodie heaven! hemingway’s is a sure stop for amazing food and is a great catalyst forgoodconversation.

the centurion area is busy with it’s own rejuvenation process when it comes togoodfood, restaurants and unique cuisine. hemingways is sure getting it right. they are also agoodvenue for weddings, family events and they regularly host tastings and festivals. well done guys, you won my tastebuds and i will most definitely see you again soon. your new fan. so people, all i have to say is…. go! now!

a fantastic gem in centurion. this restaurant represents elegance at its best.

the service is professional and allows you to have your own unique experience.

as soon as you sit down wet cloths are brought to each of the guests to wipe their hands before commencing on a food journey.

delicious homemade breads are served. i. could add that the condiments were uninventive, yet classic. an amuse-bouche and sorbet as palate cleansers are also served.

the food is classic fine dinning. not particularly outstanding, elegantly plated but probably in need of more flavour.

definitely agoodvisit for a romantic visit or elegant wine and dine evening.

class andgoodservice defines this place. the ambiance is excellent which mainly is die the lovely live piano played in the background. after a short while seated, hot hand towels are brought so that you may wipe your hands. we had the duck starter which was crunchy and filled with flavour. my boo had the lamb shank which blew us away. i had the fillet and was just as amazed. well done. oh before i say i'll come back again, i already went for some pizza and wine. really really enjoyed it. i'd advise that you go on a friday night with the friends or just someone special. it's kinda really the best fine dining experience in centurion at the moment. you know what's really good, it's when they bring you small things like fresh bread from the oven, pallet cleansers and little gestures which make this an extraordinary experience.

the ambiance and the food at hemmingway's restaurant do justice to ernest hemmingway: it is as flavourful as his writing.

dimmed lights, the fireplace, beautiful wine cellar and splendid piano music creates an unique ambiance. the tables are well placed, away from the busy kitchen and bar.

the variety on the menu isgoodwith starters, main dishes, lighter dishes and pizzas. the combination of foods is complimenting, and although guests are requested not to substitute ingredients, i was accommodated when i asked them to leave out an ingredient. i ordered a pizza, because each pizza is named after one of hemmingway's books. i do not know if it is because i love africa's luscious summers so much, but the green hills of africa was an excellent choice. the baked cheese cake is without doubt the best i ever had.

although the waiter forgot to bring my americano with the cheese cake, i still feel that the staff was very professional, well trained and added to a most enjoyable evening.

the prices might not fit a budget for a family outing on a friday evening, but it is absolutelygoodvalue for money.

what an awesome experience we had at hemingway's! the staff is ridiculouslygoodat what they do. the maître d', waiter and trainee were impeccable with a vast knowledge of both the food and wine menu and very friendly. the food was nice, lacking a bit of excitement, and relatively small portions, but still enjoyable.

i honestly expected more. granted, we were won over merely because of the restaurant's title, but one also expects something great at the price we were paying. the service was okay, the food alright and overall we had agoodevening, but we could've gotten the same at a mugg and bean.

"this wine is toogoodfor toast-making, my dear. you don’t want to mix emotions up with a wine like that. you lose the taste." – ernest hemingway, the sun also rises

ernest hemingway's flavourful writing style is a tribute to his fondness ofgoodfood and fine wines. this passion inspired the name and design of hemingway’s restaurant & wine cellar.

we were introduced to the amazing restaurant when we attended a food and wine pairing featuring zorgvliet wines’ artisanal, full-bodied reds and zesty whites, along with a brand new, nameless dessert wine that proceeded to warm us up during a very chilly evening.

hemingway’s restaurant & wine cellar feels like home. with sophisticated décor and food that isgoodenough to be on a michelin restaurant menu, the staff ensures that this ultimate sophistication is softened by welcoming each guest as a friend.

the proof really is in the pudding, and hemingway’s proved their prestige by recently winning a coveted tripadvisor certificate of excellence, which honours hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on the site.

treat yourself to a warm evening filled with comforting food, elegant decor and beyond excellent service!

went to hemingways for a special dinner with my wife and mother. everyone's food looked so appetising i had to taste and i would have been happy with any of the mains that arrived at the table. great wine selection, verygoodservice, we were given our own private space because there was a big function at the restaurant. with the big crowd we didn't wait long for our meals. excellently managed.

took my wife here for an anniversary dinner. very, verygoodfine dining dishes with excellent wine choices to go with the meal. you can expect excellent service from the waiters with a unique way to explain the menu.