Beyond
Cape Town, South Africa
Set within a glass-clad dining room amid the rolling vines of Constantia's winelands – the epicentre of a new wave of culinary projects – Beyond is the latest masterpiece from the team behind award-winning Cape Town restaurants Greenhouse and Fyn. Opened during the first year of the pandemic by Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé, it channels a spirt of simplicity and provenance that lets the beauty of quality ingredients do the talking. By the same token, the kitchen eschews frills and embellishments in the crafting of an unpretentious, understated menu fuelled by small producers and local farmers – masters in artisan, rare-breed, heirloom produce – within the vicinity of the Buitenverwachting Winery it calls home. The result is a concise yet colourful story of local terroir seen under the spotlight of global influence. Duck breast is cured and smoked before being plated with hibiscus-poached beetroot, honeydew melon, lemon verbena and duck liver parfait; pan-roasted Cape fish plays bedfellow to crispy gnocchi, courgette blossom and green olive romesco. The pared-back space complete with large wooden tables decorated with floral arrangements from the estate draws the stunning South African landscape within, while glasses topped up with excellent bins from an extensive wine list will keep you lingering.
Key Information
- Average price per person $50
- Tasting menu from $85
- Lunch: Tues – Sun Dinner: Tues – Sat
- +27 21 794 0306
- Visit Beyond's Website
Location
Buitenverwachting Wine Farm, 37 Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806
