This restaurant has not only been inspired by the Venetian décor and style of the hotel, but also by Venice, which is a melting pot of rich and exotic flavours. The wonderful spices, the aromatic flavours of nutmeg, ginger, mace, tarragon, the spiced meat delicacies and fish from the Mediterranean are just part of the Venetian cuisine that gives Punchinello’s a stage for its culinary extravagance.
The restaurant has been designed around a show kitchen, where the dedicated chefs can been seen in action, allowing guests to share in the culinary preparation and excitement of a busy kitchen. The talented kitchen brigade have created a menu of exceptional dishes using the flavours of the Mediterranean as their inspiration where the emphasis is on freshness of ingredients and simplicity in the recipe preparation and presentation of each and every dish. Each season is celebrated with a specially created Menu, offering the Season’s bounty, from the rich, bold Winter dishes to the light, and sensational salads in Spring, with each Menu bringing guests new culinary discoveries.
Adding to the experience , diners can enjoy beautiful South African wine pairings by the glass, as well as choose from the impressive wine list of the Punchinello’s Cellar Reserve of both outstanding local and international wines. Innovation is also part of the Punchinello’s dining experience, as guests can enjoy exciting culinary promotions, when the country’s leading chefs join the restaurant’s Executive Chef to showcase unique and distinctive events. This stylish restaurant not only conjures up the essence of Venice, but the warmth of African hospitality.