The Rust en Vrede Restaurant has been named among Wine Enthusiast’s “57 Best Winery Restaurants in the World for 2026”, placing it alongside just two other South African restaurants in an international line-up spanning some of the world’s leading wine regions.
For almost two decades, the restaurant has been an integral part of the Rust en Vrede Estate story. Set within the historic 1780 Cape Dutch cellar and headed by Chef Fabio Daniel, it has built a reputation around a close and considered relationship between the kitchen and the Estate’s wines.
That connection is central to the restaurant’s appeal. Wine Enthusiast specifically highlighted its ‘Experience Menu’, a bespoke dining journey created for each guest and paired with some of the Estate’s rarest wines.
The international recognition is a fitting acknowledgement of a restaurant that has remained firmly rooted in its sense of place, bringing together food, wine and the distinctive character of Rust en Vrede. Being one of only three South African restaurants to make the global list is a particularly proud milestone for the team.
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Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Rust en Vrede
