La Masseria
Durbanville
Cape Town
OPERATING HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday Lunch & Dinner Sunday Lunch
CLOSED: Sunday Evenings & Monday
Hidden in the northern suburbs, amongst all the suburban homes, I came across this wonderful taste of Italy. Not only did I find Italian cuisine, but also there was music, décor, and even an Italian man, singing in Italian. It was truly splendid. The Italian man is part of the Ciman Family, who started the restaurant in a ‘farmhouse’ (the meaning of La Masseria) in Durbanville. The food is all homemade and passed down from previous Ciman generations. To walk into a restaurant and feel transported to another world, to feel like all your worries and stresses have just disappeared, is a very rare feeling. Le Masseria has this very effect.
As I walk in, a man with a wonderfully big smile greets me. The front of houseman is a lovely and charismatic Italian gentleman; his sidekick (a Romanian) walks around merrily playing the accordion. They play at intervals during the night, the words to each of their songs, typed out and placed on every table. Customers are allowed to sing along, which is pretty fantastic for those of us who like karaoke. If he notices that you are a keen-bean then he might even bring the microphone round to your table and allow you to sing into it (My table was that table). The singing does not continue the entire night, you are encouraged to order food, wine, and be merry. Service is efficient, polite and the greatest part is that there is no hovering performed by the waiters.
The most important part is of course the food. For traditional flavours of the Italian cuisine and a true taste of European fine dining, La Masseria is a must. I chose to eat a pasta with basil and tomato sauce. Perfect for a less creamy, herbier, and filling pasta. My brother had butter-cooked prawns as a starter, which he described as a flavour explosion. His main meal was veal fillet, crumbed and sautéed in lemon and butter, topped with rosemary and served with summer veg. Described as exquisite taste and wonderful complimentary flavours. The plating is basic but effective. Think generous Italian portions.
Book shelves against walls, filled with books; paintings in giant wooden frames and antique furnishings complete the entire Italian experience. It truly feels like a little bit of Italy in the lovely Durbanville. For romantics it’s ideal, for those of us who just love trying new food its perfect.
Amazing food, brilliant ambience, and alluring décor make up the Italy that is La Masseria.
Website: http://www.lamasseria.co.za/
Durbanville
Cape Town
OPERATING HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday Lunch & Dinner Sunday Lunch
CLOSED: Sunday Evenings & Monday
Hidden in the northern suburbs, amongst all the suburban homes, I came across this wonderful taste of Italy. Not only did I find Italian cuisine, but also there was music, décor, and even an Italian man, singing in Italian. It was truly splendid. The Italian man is part of the Ciman Family, who started the restaurant in a ‘farmhouse’ (the meaning of La Masseria) in Durbanville. The food is all homemade and passed down from previous Ciman generations. To walk into a restaurant and feel transported to another world, to feel like all your worries and stresses have just disappeared, is a very rare feeling. Le Masseria has this very effect.
As I walk in, a man with a wonderfully big smile greets me. The front of houseman is a lovely and charismatic Italian gentleman; his sidekick (a Romanian) walks around merrily playing the accordion. They play at intervals during the night, the words to each of their songs, typed out and placed on every table. Customers are allowed to sing along, which is pretty fantastic for those of us who like karaoke. If he notices that you are a keen-bean then he might even bring the microphone round to your table and allow you to sing into it (My table was that table). The singing does not continue the entire night, you are encouraged to order food, wine, and be merry. Service is efficient, polite and the greatest part is that there is no hovering performed by the waiters.
The most important part is of course the food. For traditional flavours of the Italian cuisine and a true taste of European fine dining, La Masseria is a must. I chose to eat a pasta with basil and tomato sauce. Perfect for a less creamy, herbier, and filling pasta. My brother had butter-cooked prawns as a starter, which he described as a flavour explosion. His main meal was veal fillet, crumbed and sautéed in lemon and butter, topped with rosemary and served with summer veg. Described as exquisite taste and wonderful complimentary flavours. The plating is basic but effective. Think generous Italian portions.
Book shelves against walls, filled with books; paintings in giant wooden frames and antique furnishings complete the entire Italian experience. It truly feels like a little bit of Italy in the lovely Durbanville. For romantics it’s ideal, for those of us who just love trying new food its perfect.
Amazing food, brilliant ambience, and alluring décor make up the Italy that is La Masseria.
Website: http://www.lamasseria.co.za/
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