Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia
South Africa
Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia sets a playful four-course menu above the terraced vineyards of the Constantia Valley. The glass-sided dining room places the landscape on three sides and the open kitchen on the fourth, making the setting part of the meal. Chef and partner Ivor Jones draws on travel, memory and seasonal ingredients. Each course contains several elements, with bold global flavours and ideas that can range from Southeast Asian spices to a chocolate-bar dessert inspired by childhood favourites. The wine list includes bottles from Beau Constantia, the surrounding region and the wider South African winelands. Locally made ceramics and relationships with nearby producers give the experience a further connection to its surroundings. A wooden terrace offers outdoor dining, while the separate Protea Pod accommodates a small private group. The restaurant suits diners who enjoy an inventive menu without a stiff atmosphere, particularly when a long lunch among the vineyards is part of the plan.