Tucked away in the V&A Waterfront on what they call the Golden Mile is a sweet spot called Dalliance. Owned by the Kove Collection this restaurant has the slogan “a little love affair” and that is exactly what it is.
The principle behind the urban eatery is that you order tapas and share. This concept might seem foreign to most people as we are used to ordering a meal to have for ourselves. Initially I had slight anxiety that a few tapas would not fill me, as I am not exactly your salad loving kind of girl. The Chef Junaid Patrick and his wonderful selection of tapas soon laid my fears to rest. The menu boasts several dishes that I can highly recommend - and that doesn’t often happen.
While working my way through the menu I was impressed by the outstanding service from the waiters and their knowledge on the food. I like it when I have several questions that I can fire at the waiter and he can answer me immediately. It shows the staff is well trained and that there is communication between the Chef and the waiters.
The menu is divided into seafood, meat, vegetarian and sweets. It’s a simple layout with delicious options and I suggest ordering from all the varieties. I must say, the vegetarian spread is well thought out and the goat’s cheese salad is a must try!
The décor is classy and modern and left me impressed. You can view the staff working with your food, which is always a plus for me. Dalliance also has a great selection of cocktails that I attempted to make my way through and everyone was as tasty as the last!
My top five dishes:
Garlic Prawns R105
Dukka spiced tuna R90
Fillet béarnaise R115
Goats Cheese R50
Chocolate beignet R60
This post is sponsored by Dalliance, opinions are my own.
If you want to make a booking here are the details:
Tel: +27 (0) 21 418 1037
Email: info@dalliancerestaurant.co.za
Shop 7216A, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm
-Melissa