Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen

Enjoy fresh South African cuisine, as well as more exotic dishes

South African dishes at De Doornkraal

At Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen you can enjoy fresh local fare, as well as more exotic dishes inspired by flavours from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and South Africa. Note that we are happy to take specific dietary requirements into consideration when you visit us.

Fresh South African food in Riversdale

Fresh Authentic Ingredients

De Doornkraal fresh ingredients

No matter what dish you choose, it will be made on-site from fresh, authentic, quality ingredients. Our restaurant aspires to serve only the best food and wine.

Authentic flavours in Riverdale

Award-winning Syrah Wines

De Doornkraal Syrah Wines

he 150 year-old single block Shiraz vineyard, Aan’t Vette Wine Estate adjacent to De Doornkraal Vinotel still produces grapes and we make our own Aan't Vette award-winning Syrah wines! Don’t miss the opportunity to taste our award-winning wines at Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen, De Doornkraal Vinotel. You can also book a wine pairing experience where our kitchen will prepare bite sized food portions to accompany various of our Aan’t Vette Syrah vintages.

Dedoornkraal's award winning Syrah wines

Make a Reservation

Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen was established in order to provide residential and non-residential guests with an onsite dining option.

Residential Guests

Guests in residence’s breakfast is included in their stay and they are automatically reserved a table for dinner; it is entirely up to them whether they wish to make use of it or not.

Residential guests are provided restaurant service during the following periods on a daily basis:
Breakfast 08:00 to 10:00,
Lunch 11:00 to 15:00,
Tea Time 15:00 to 17:00
and Dinner 18:00 to 21:00 (kitchen closes at 20:00)

Non-Residential Guests

Lunch

Restaurant hours for lunch
Open 7 days a week
11h00 to 15h00
Reservations are advised.

Wednesdays are Pensioners Lunch days! A special menu is announced on Mondays on social media and pensioners (over 60) can book a table for a two-course lunch at a very special price. Reservations are essential.

Dinner
Restaurant hours for dinner
Open 7 days a week
18h00 to 21h00 (Subject to availability)
Reservations are advised.