You would think that Level Seven Restaurant and Sky Bar would be perched on the seventh floor of the OR Tambo Radisson Hotel. It is on the sixth floor, which happens to be the top floor, so the views are majestic.
Johannesburg restaurateur Desmond Mabuza – owner of the fine dining eatery Signature eatery in Morningside, Sandton – has transplanted the same class and opulence to the Bredell area, in Kempton Park.
As soon as you exit the lift, you are greeted by a philosophy that is described by the designer, Bilala Mabuza – as “design, art, flowers and butterflies meeting”. Photography pieces also welcome you into the airy space, ensuring that you forget you are in an area that is not synonymous with luxury.
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Art in cooking
With the exceptional level of culinary delights on offer, chef Loyiso Mnduzulwana has to be one of the finest cooks in Joburg, and not just the East Rand. His duck leg confit (R325) is simply unmatched, as is his Beetroot goat’s cheese and ostrich carpaccio (R165).
Mduzulwana is an artist whose medium happens to be edible. When he plates dishes such as the (R245) Grilled Sole – seasoned with sea salt, served with sauteed new potatoes, pea and red onion ragout and salsa verde – he entices your sense of smell, sight and smell. The delicately balanced taste pushes you over the edge, leaving you wondering if you have been short-changed your whole life when it comes to parties in your mouth.
The Coffee Rubbed Fillet (R325) – beef rubbed in coffee infused blend of spices, twice-baked potato, asparagus, fried exotic mushrooms and creamed mushroom sauce – showcases the creativity that is part of every meal.
Just when you thought the main courses were the piece de resistance, Level Seven has one of the most comprehensive dessert menus anywhere in the country, and when laid out, they resemble a layered art exhibition. From the trio of crème brulee (R115), mascarpone cheesecake (R120), and souffle (R135), to the semifreddo R135), panna cotta (R140) and chocolate spheres (R130), you crave more after each tasting.
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The deets
Level Seven Restaurant and Sky Bar is located on the corner of 3 rd and Sixth Roads, Bredell, Kempton Park. For reservations, go to levelsevenrestaurant.co.za or call 010-541-1300.
Written by Sbu Mkwanazi
