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Does not meet expectations
Tasty food, tiny portions, we were still hungry after dinner. Very overpriced wines. Service was chaotic, although friendly and helpful.
Be the first to ReplyGreat idea
The Fledglings idea is a supper concept. It works to a degree, and the degree it slips up on can be entirely forgiven! The food is yummy, service not quite polished but pleasant. We had a nice evening (including a load shedding lights out moment - didn’t last long!) and the room is lovely at night with a buzzy atmosphere. Recommended
Be the first to ReplyDreadful
Such high expectation and such poor delivery - too many waiters around us, ridiculous wine list, food just tasteless and mediocre - mediocrity from start to finish
Be the first to ReplyWOW ! Gets better every time.
Great to visit again .Had a Wonderfull welcome ,as always .Had the tasting menu and wine pairing , what a start to our first day in Capetown. Sat at the counter to watch the theatre .Visited last year and the team has gone from strength to strength .Menu really exciting and wine superb. This is a very special place, hope to be back soon , Diolch yn Fawr
Be the first to ReplyHighly recommend!
Staff are fun and a delight! The food is EXCELLENT! Would highly recommend. Incredible value for the quality of food. Excited to visit again!
Be the first to ReplyTTK Fledglings is an absolute must!
The Test Kitchen Fledglings was the best food experience I had whilst in the Western Cape! Like so many reviewers, we went for the Tasting Menu with wine pairing. Every dish was exquisite, every wine superb and every match perfect!! All the staff were enthusiastic, friendly & and very efficient! I am utterly bemused by the handful of poor reviews! I can only think that on the days those reviewers visited, they lost their senses of taste, theatre & goodwill!!
Be the first to ReplySo much fun
Had so much fun at Test Kitchen. The atmosphere was vibrant and didn’t want the lunch to end. Wine list was excellent and only added to the experience. Had this been the only place I had visited in Cape Town for food, I would have given it a five but compared to other places it wasn’t quite there but still really good.
Be the first to ReplyDisappointing - not up to standards price / quality ratio lost
Family of 5 for lunch, overall a very disappointing experience. 2.5 / 5 stars at most. In short: food and service not up to standards In long: Service: Staff are very friendly and polite when interacting at our table, but basic high end dining professionalism is not there and does not seem to be managed/ taught: staff laughing and joking with each other huddled around hugging and teasing each other, backs turned towards restaurant, not clearing plates quick enough, on several occasions took a long time to get staff's attention. expediting chef could be seen tasting by dipping fingers into dishes in the open kitchen. A problem could be that there are too many staff on duty: over 25 people seems too much and leaves room for messing about. Food: the only one dish that was up to the level expected was the chocolate fondant (although it did take ages to come out). All other dishes did just not do it for us: Tofu burger: lacking flavor/ seasoning, had to throw soy sauce on. Sushi rice not right consistency/ standard Sushi did not have a wow factor, very plain. 240 Zar tiny kingklip portion: fish was very tough. Pork Belly tiny portion, gravy way too sweet and thick glue. Sweet potato starter was ok. Oysters lacking flavor boring with some chopped carrot on. fried chicken: boring.
Be the first to ReplyMake a reservation and GO!
We had such a fun experience at Test Kitchen Fledglings! Such a neat concept, beautifully executed through the food and the service. Everything was fantastic - We were raving for weeks about this place to anyone who would listen! We had the opportunity to talk a bit with our server and sommelier, as well as several others on the team - their stories were so special, and we loved seeing them all thrive in this restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyRecommended by friends … can’t thank them enough!
Booked here last minute during a holiday in Cape Town after a recommendation from friends. Otherwise would never have come across it. Well worth the Uber ride from central Cape Town to Woodstock. Went for winter tasting menu … every single course was delicious. Love the concept of fledglings being trained here. Thoroughly recommend here. Brilliant value for money .. food and accompanying wines spot on.
Be the first to ReplyJust WOW!!!
This place is a hidden gem! The service and food are just amazing! I couldn't recommend The Test Kitchen enough - if you are in Cape Town you can't not visit. It is one of the best meals we have ever had. Wonderfully ran, great atmosphere, staff so helpful and informative - just WOW! Thank you Test Kitchen team!
Be the first to ReplyWOW
Amazing--went July 22, 2022. I had a reservation for 2 but another couple took us there and were planning on going to a different restaurant and we convinced them to stay with us--totally accommodating. The other couple was not very adventuresome in their taste's but my wife and I are and this is a great adventure in tastes and textures. The food is outstanding but what really made the evening memorable is the friendliness of the staff. Everyone seemed to be having such a fun time. We all did the tasting menu which was amazing but the highlight was the chocolate desert--what a treat. Do not leave this restaurant without trying that desert.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing dinner at an amazing value
We came here one night on our honeymoon and had an amazing experience! We did the tasting menu and all of the food as so delicious. Great value!
Be the first to ReplyLives up to reputation
Fun, lively atmosphere with open kitchen. Food, wine and service were befitting of one of world's best restaurant . Enjoyed every dish.The kingklip and pork belly were prepared uniquely and very savory.
Be the first to ReplyNice meal
Visited this restaurant as a party of 6 for dinner March 13 March and had a very nice degustation meal. Lots of great different tastes and flavors. Very pleasant waiting staff. I would visit again.
Be the first to ReplyVery good tasting menu
I visited TTK whole staying on Cape Town, the restaurant is a short taxi ride out of town but worth the journey. Everything was great from the decor to the atmosphere, best of all, of course was the food and wine. We had the tasting menu and it did not disappoint and I would highly recommend. The sommelier was great, making the parings easy and with no pretence, something more restaurants could learn from.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food for chefs to be...
The new TTK Fledgelings is an awesome concept...
An excellent school and experience for people starting in the fine cuisine industry, and a an affordable fine dining experience for the patrons... the food was creative, nicely platted in tasty...
The prwns were divine... a must !
Amazing
Nothing less than stellar! Atmosphere, service, and food all first rate. This place made our trip to South Africa worth it! Best Pork Belly we ever had. Great wine too! Don’t think twice. Just go. You will be so happy you did. Really. Just fantastic.
Joseph and Dianne
Excellent food
My wife and I went for a meal in march 2022 , we found the staff so welcoming and friendly, Bonte was looking after us and she was so friendly, the quality of food exceeds our expectation, it was delicious .
Well done to all the staff at the restaurant, I would recommend it without hesitation.
I'll be back
Had not been here for 5 or 6 years and decided to pop in for lunch whilst at the market at The Biscuit Mill. Top class food. Duck pancake, Seared Tuna, Popcorn Chicken and Korean Fried Chicken. Really well looked after by the fabulous Lwando Xwayi, great job!
Be the first to ReplyGreat energy, great food, great service!
Stumbled upon the restaurant for lunch almost by accident since I had heard it had closed down. Now renamed The TK Fledglings, staffed by an enthusiastic young crew mentored by old TK staff (Luke DR was in the kitchen today). Fabulous from booking to bill! My pork belly was excellent, my friend’s ravioli equally so. Wonderful energetic vibe throughout. Try it, these guys deserve our support.
Be the first to ReplyA must when coming to Cape Town
Great find in Cape Town! The food and energy of the staff was excellent. We have the experience menu which, whilst a lot of food was good fun between two people. The vibe was young, dynamic, a bit chaotic (which felt authentic). This is must if coning to Cape Town and you want to try different and excellent quality
Be the first to ReplyAmazing
This was a real treat after escaping lockdown in Wales. A wonderfull welcome ,great food and service.It was an honour to see such a passionate and professional team at work.Came back second time with a seat at the counter, it was mesmerising watching the dishes being created whilst making our way through the interesting wine list.Already planning a visit when in CapeTown next.
Be the first to ReplyVery disappointing visit
A very disappointing visit to the test kitchen. The new concept of young chefs cooking and learning sounded great, yet the prices are comparable with Beau Constantia and such. Unfortunately the ‘Vida e Cafe’ shouting from kitchen concept was strange and disturbing at times. Service was unprofessional, couldn’t assist in explaining cocktails as they didn’t know the ingredients. Food was tasteless, medium fillets were raw (no question from waiter why no one ate their fillet). It took over 30min in between dishes. Pavlova was too sweet, ice cream tasteless. Overall not to be recommended!
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, but not enough for the cost and rating
The Test Kitchen lived up to being one of the world's top 50 restaurants, with high quality food, service, and decor. The service was top notch, quite quick and friendly. The staff was happy to acquiesce any allergies. Courses were well-paced, not too slow or fast. The ambience was nice, a bit loud, but it was a dark room. There was a wide variety of meats and cooking techniques in the courses, but lacked a flair or surprising element that would make the dinner a more memorable experience. Overall, it just needed to be better for 900 rand for 4 courses, or 1300 for 6.