★★★★★THE WELCOME
“We were warmly received, and the hospitality just kept on exceeding expectations.”
Seasonal food. A generous welcome.
Take a little wanderRooted in nature. Made with care.
Welcome to our table.
Tucked away on Marianne Wine Estate, Melfort is our invitation to slow down. To settle in, share something delicious and enjoy a few hours away from the rush of everyday life.
We cook with what the season brings, with ingredients from people we know and a belief that food should nourish as much as it delights. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, we want you to feel at home.
With love, Tasmin & Nick
The heart of Melfort
A family farm.
A full table.
A way of life.
Melfort began long before our restaurant. It was the name of Tasmin’s family farm in Zimbabwe’s Mazowe Valley, where meals came from the land and there was always room for one more.
That spirit lives on here. Tasmin brings it to the kitchen; Nick brings it to the welcome. Together, we’ve made a place for honest food, good company and the simple pleasure of being looked after.
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Make yourself at home
Some days deserve
a longer table.
A birthday lunch, a gathering of friends, a wedding beneath the trees. Let’s make it yours, with seasonal food, a beautiful setting and all the little things taken care of.
Plan something specialYou’ll find us at
Marianne Wine Estate
Valley Road, just off the R44
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Join us for
Wednesday–Saturday
Lunch: à la carte & set menu
Dinner: set menu
Sunday lunch
Set menu
Opening days follow the seasons. Check your date when booking.
Any dietary requirements?
Please tell us when you book so that the kitchen can plan for you. We’re happy to discuss what we can accommodate before your visit.
Kind words, shared around our table
A little love
from our guests.
Good food brings us together. A few moments that stayed with you.
★★★★★THE EXPERIENCE
“The setting is perfect and the whole experience is out of this world.”
10 / 10FARM TO TABLE
“Really enjoy the farm to table experience. Food creativity is unmatched!”
★★★★★THE PEOPLE
A welcoming team, thoughtful ingredients and memorable dishes made the evening feel like visiting friends.
★★★★★SUNDAY LUNCH
Beautifully prepared local food, enjoyable wines and surprise bites beside a cosy winter fire.
★★★★★A SPECIAL FIND
Seasonal flavours, relaxed hospitality and an engaging welcome from the owners in a lovely setting.
★★★★★FAMILY TIME
Excellent food and helpful service, with a beautiful setting and playground for younger guests.
★★★★★PASSION ON A PLATE
Creative African cooking, fresh ingredients and chefs who present each course with enthusiasm.
★★★★★A WARM WELCOME
Delicious food and relaxed, attentive hosts who made the whole family feel comfortable.
★★★★★STAY A LITTLE LONGER
A shaded deck, dam views and distinctive flavours made for a relaxed, memorable lunch.
★★★★★HONEST INGREDIENTS
Locally sourced dishes, attentive staff and peaceful surroundings created an authentic, relaxing experience.
★★★★★SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY
An exceptional meal with memorable accompaniments, distinctive tableware and generous portions.
★★★★★WINELANDS MEMORIES
Fresh ingredients, warm hosts and excellent food made their final evening in South Africa special.
A few words worth lingering over
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