Babel at Babylonstoren
Experience exquisite farm-to-table dining at Babel, Babylonstoren Estate. Indulge in seasonal dishes made with garden-fresh ingredients in a beautiful...
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Babel at Babylonstoren
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Experience exquisite farm-to-table dining at Babel, Babylonstoren Estate. Indulge in seasonal dishes made with garden-fresh ingredients in a beautiful, modern farm setting.
"This place deserves a Michelin star - the food, service, and setting are out of this world!"
Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for lunch, to secure your dining spot.
Try Local Pairings
Complement your meal with homemade cordials or fine Babylonstoren wines.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Farm-to-Table
Price
$$$
Phone
+27 21 863 3852
Address
Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, South Africa
Website
babylonstoren.com/babelHighlights
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Farm-to-Table Excellence
Experience dishes crafted with the freshest ingredients harvested from the estate's own bountiful gardens.
Modern Farm Ambiance
Dine in a stylish, contemporary space with a rustic farm feel, set against a picturesque valley backdrop.
Exceptional Service
Enjoy top-notch hospitality from knowledgeable and friendly staff who enhance the dining experience.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for lunch, to secure your dining spot.
Try Local Pairings
Complement your meal with homemade cordials or fine Babylonstoren wines.
Lunchtime Views
Visit at lunchtime to fully appreciate the delicious food and stunning valley vistas.
Free Garden Entry with Lunch
Reserving a lunch reservation often includes complimentary entry to the Babylonstoren gardens.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for lunch, to secure your dining spot.
Try Local Pairings
Complement your meal with homemade cordials or fine Babylonstoren wines.
Lunchtime Views
Visit at lunchtime to fully appreciate the delicious food and stunning valley vistas.
Free Garden Entry with Lunch
Reserving a lunch reservation often includes complimentary entry to the Babylonstoren gardens.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Babel at Babylonstoren is widely praised for its exceptional farm-to-table cuisine, beautifully presented dishes, and the serene, modern farm ambiance. Diners frequently highlight the outstanding service and the freshness of ingredients. However, some guests have experienced significant delays in food service and noted issues with food temperature and overall management execution, leading to disappointing experiences despite the restaurant's reputation and price point.
"This place just gets better and better! Excellent, fresh farm food that is beautifully presented. We absolutely loved every bite! The service was also amazing, explaining every dish to us. It is not our first time enjoying lunch here, and we will definitely keep coming back :)"
Agata Koutakis
"Could not believe how wonderful this restaurant was! We didn’t know entirely what to expect so we were surprised when they started bringing out the food and explaining that most of its grown onsite and then continued to explain the befits of each food.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is beautiful, white linen, with a modern farm feel. Nicely situated and open."
Ryan Baney
"I no longer live in South Africa so coming here with a local-for me-is quite a treat because I simply get guided though. The wine options are always lovely. We booked for the open table breakfast with eggs on order, and it was fantastic. For R400 each, it might be steep, however, it’s reasonable in Euros, and it would be the same amount in Vienna, but this was much more in value for money in terms of options.
They need to make a special deal for locals though. People who live around the farm should be able to enjoy it."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is considered upscale, with dishes and set menus reflecting the quality and farm-to-table concept. For example, breakfast is around R400-R420 per person.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, especially for lunch, to avoid disappointment.
Yes, reserving a lunch at Babel often includes complimentary entry to the beautiful Babylonstoren gardens.
Babel's menu focuses on seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the Babylonstoren estate's organic gardens and local farms.
The restaurant boasts a beautiful, modern farm ambiance with a clean, stylish white interior, set within the picturesque Babylonstoren estate.
While the menu is seasonal, diners have praised dishes like the burrata salad, steak, and various farm-inspired creations.
Yes, try the homemade cordials, such as pomegranate and thyme, or yellow plum and geranium, alongside fine Babylonstoren wines.
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