"The drinks were an absolute adventure, the ambiance was amazing. The staff was quite friendly & efficient checking up on us on a regular basis. Our Waiter was quite informed on allergens & dietary restrictions, he went over and above his call of duty to ensure that I received a tasty salad which did not compromise my dietary restrictions."

Thamie Magula

"Attended Valentine's dinner service, and I left feeling a bit underwhelmed. For R1100.00 per couple, there was no champagne on arrival, music too loud, and being seated across a rowdy bar isn't ideal, especially on Valentine's Day. With a few rose petals and a tea light candle, the ambiance was not giving a lot of romantic vibes. Now for the food, it was okay. The lamb "rack" consisted of 2 chops, and the line fish needed some starch. We left, still hungry. Now here's my gripe, the entire week Dukkah promoted a happy hour from 5 to 7pm , I stand to be corrected with the times, on Thursday night they canceled due to the restaurant being fully booked, I actually booked here to take advantage of that promo. It just left a bad taste in my mouth, also there were too many people handling the bookings and someone canceled ours by mistake. There was also a typo on the menu, mouse instead of mousse, attention to detail goes a long way & leaves a lasting impression. Will I return... maybe but not on a special occasion. They failed to capture one of the most romantic nights of the year."

Shana Rampersaad

"Upon arrival, I was welcomed by the upbeat sound of house music. The restaurant was bustling yet exuded a fantastic vibe and ambiance.

A gentleman greeted us at the entrance and asked for my booking details. After confirming my name, he quickly searched through a list and then asked where I would like to sit. He escorted me to our table, handed us the menus, and informed us that our waiter would be with us shortly.

Our waiter, Akhona, promptly approached us to take our order. We requested a few minutes to decide, and she kindly accommodated our request.

After about five minutes, Akhona returned to take our drink order. We opted for a non-alcoholic orange cocktail and a bottle of Beyerskloof. It would have been nice to have the wine available by the glass since I wasn't fond of the options for the Pinotage.

For starters, we chose the Avalanche sushi and bone marrow. Although the order was delivered by another server, Akhona did check in on us, though we didn't see her much afterward due to the restaurant's busyness. Another server came by to take our main course order. As for the food itself, the presentation, taste, and flavors were impeccable—definitely a solid 10/10. The lamb chops were tender and bursting with flavor, cooked perfectly to a medium-rare. The rump steak was also good, with just a bit of sinew but expertly prepared.

Though I would have loved to try dessert, the portions were quite filling and satisfying.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Dukka Restaurant and Bar, and I highly recommend this hidden gem!"

leeandran gounder