Owned and run by German chef Harald Bresselschmidt, Aubergine is a sophisticated, romantic restaurant in Cape Town which combines a rich history with contemporary style, innovative food and classic service – whether you’re joining us for lunch or dinner.
This place has been on my bucket list of restaurants to visit. I had the chance of dining here last night and I walked away thoroughly impressed by their food, service and setting. We tried the Autumn Bistro menu which offered food choices for my dietary requirements. Speaking of the food, it was all really delicious, with some dishes and flavours that I’ve never tried before. The sommelier was also really friendly, informative and helpful in finding a bottle of wine that would pair suitably with our meal choices. Aubergine is now one of my favourite places and I look forward to going back!
Arriving at a secure gated and closed door venue may not be the perfectly welcoming and warm start of a special evening for everyone. Once through and into the heart, it “warmed” up. However, I couldn’t escape the slightly clinical feeling. Servers were very well trained and an excellent wine list followed. Our starters were well presented and the care and attention paid to each plate was obvious. My daughter had excellent chorizo and calamari and I had VERY fresh oysters. For the price and stature of the place all I can say is: disappointing! The calamari was tasty if rubbery and my oysters were delicious but not washed so battled with gritty particles throughout the dish. The accompanying vinaigrette was spectacular!!!
Our mains were both duck and were hugely redeeming. I had the roasted duck breast and my daughter the leg and thigh. Both were excellent, full of flavor, great texture and the whole plate came together superbly. If we had only eaten mains this would have been a 5/5.
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