LBV

5 Reviews on “LBV”

• Chané Stievenart

  We had a 30th themed birthday party in their Link room with their wine pairing menu. Loved it! The staff were superb and food incredible.

  December 23, 2019, 5:27 pm

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• Mike

  What a disappointment! Waited over an hour for mains with zero communication from the staff. Short rib (when it arrived) was 25% fat, which had not been trimmed. Dessert was a cold and congealed “lava” cake. The manager only appeared when requested and his assurances to respond have not materialized a week later. This was supposed to be a Restaurant Week promotion – but it has had the opposite effect and I will certainly not go back!

  November 20, 2019, 2:35 am

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• Yuvisti Ramgulam

  Highly overrated establishment. Service not up to scratch – we were served the wrong meals. Food is average at best. Take your date elsewhere.

  October 20, 2019, 2:35 am

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• Lauren

  I went to LBV for dinner and was delighted by the friendly staff and good service. However, I found the food to be very disappointing, very rich and overly complexed dishes.

  October 20, 2019, 2:35 am

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• Edwards Matt

  Having been to LBV a few times before, I’ve never been less than impressed with the generous portions, friendly service, and delicious food. So, when we decided to do a combined Mom’s birthday/Father’s Day/Youth Day (Yes, June 16 is lit in our household) lunch booking, LBV was a no-brainer.The 3-course set lunch actually turned out to be 3 courses, plus an Amuse-bouche to kick things off (a buttermilk rusk topped with confit duck, beetroot caviar, and garlic mayo – delectable!) and a refreshing virgin Pina colada palate cleanser before dessert.My uninspired crew all chose the roasted cauliflower soup for their starter, which I’ll admit was deliciously hearty and perfectly balanced with a hint of truffle. Served theatrically in two phases, the soup itself was poured over a garden of micro-greens, parmesan tuile (unbelievably tasty in itself), and cauliflower purée. Defying the cauli-cult, I started with the chicken liver Pâté, served with perfectly browned crostini and crispy bacon bits. The starters set the tone perfectly and everyone was raving about the opening salvo.Once again, the fam ordered in solidarity, choosing the pork belly main. As the main attraction arrived the first thing everyone remarked on was the portion sizes – two huge chunks of pork belly clad in some of the crispiest crackling I’ve ever tasted, resting regally on a bed of truffle parmesan mash, caramelised apples, and bacon, accompanied by a little jug of pork broth to be poured over. Obviously, it was gastronomic greatness – rich, moreish, bursting with simple yet refined flavours.My main was the beef fillet with parsnip purée, roast potatoes, carrot dust, and mushroom panna cotta, garnished with a generous marrow bone. Ordered medium-rare, it was cooked to perfection. Butter-soft fillet that seemingly melted in the mouth. Superb!Finally, we ordered an even split of the two dessert options – Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce and apple bites, and a medley of some kind of chocolate ganache, raspberry sorbet and hazelnut truffles, with a strawberry glaze and topped with fresh, diced strawberries – to share. It was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, with the raspberry sorbet emerging as the fan favourite.I honestly couldn’t fault a single aspect of the meal, it was simply exquisite, and, considering how large the portions were, that kind of value for money (R295 per head), without compromising on quality, is almost unheard of.Finally, another major highlight of the day was our waiter, Issue. Amiable, animated, and knowledgeable, he made the whole experience that much more enjoyable, and he even brought us a celebratory round of Amarula shots, on him, when we mentioned mom’s birthday.One negative aspect I must mention – the main motivation for this review, in fact – is that the restaurant was relatively empty and has been on past occasions. This could come down to the fact that LBV is tucked away in the back of the Cramerview centre, making it a quintessential ‘hidden gem’, but, honestly, if you’re looking for an unmatched, gourmet dining experience, without the posh pretense (or pretentious price), LBV is second to none.

  October 20, 2019, 2:35 am

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