
About
Mariella's restaurant at capaia
Once upon a time, in 1997, shortly after I discovered my love for Africa, my enthusiasm for the continent developed into a steady relationship at the Cape of Good Hope where I found the farm of my dreams. It was the former De Hoop wheat farm which stole my heart we planted vines on well rested soil, where vines had never grown before, and my vision had become a reality. Capaia Wine estate was finally my own. My wish was to restore the old farmhouse to its original style, which had fallen into a state of dilapidation. A gem of Victorian architecture whose predecessor on that site dates back to the year 1725 was restored. We then decided at the beginning of 2013 that a restaurant named after the dearest person in my life, my one and only daughter Mariella, would be opened. The beautiful building, which has kept its original Victorian features, has been transformed into an elegant restaurant with state of the art kitchen equipment where we strive to produce food that is of the highest quality along with our wines, which truly represent our believe of “Wine Above All” and only producing wine of excellence. Mariella’s brings you only the very best in what I strive for and it is with great pride that my dream is alive and on its way to new beginnings.
- Ingrid von Essen

Mariella's Restaurant
Come and relax with family and friends and enjoy mouth-watering food at Mariella’s overlooking the beautiful rolling hills of the Swartland. Your children can play on the lawn and jungle gym while you sit back and unwind on the deck. The menu, prepared by Head Chef Brendan du Preez, is simple and unpretentious, yet sophisticated, and offers both lunch and dinner.
tastings & Cellar Tours
Besides enjoying the range of fine wines Capaia has to offer, visitors can enjoy a cellar tour which takes you through the history and development of Capaia since 1997. The winery hosts the biggest collection of casks in the southern hemisphere, including the maturation room, bottling and labelling, and high-tech storage room. This captivating insight will give you an understanding on how and why Capaia wines are unique in taste and quality.



Head chef
Brendan du Preez
Culinary curiosity hit this Head Chef at an early age. Since high school Brendan loved watching food programmes and wanted to experience the rush of the kitchen himself. While he was still studying culinary arts, his paths crossed with Mariella’s when he completed his practical. The head chef at the time saw the potential in him and not too long after he completed his studies, he started at Mariella’s as a pastry chef, then sous chef and now head of the kitchen. He wants to continue to excel in their cuisine goals and enhance the culinary experience for visitors.
Restaurant manager
James Hurumba


mariella's team
MEET THE TEAM
Brendan du Preez – Head Chef
Katrien Volschenk – Sous Chef
Cerise Petersen – Commis Chef
The Menu
- Chalmar Beef R280
pan-fried potato gnocchi, cauliflower puree, mushroom dust, exotic mushrooms and beef jus
- Fred’s Tomahawk R425
600g Chalmar beef tomahawk steak cooked to your liking. (Kindly choose any side to go with your steak)
- Perfect Belly R210
3 hour roasted pork belly, pommes puree, crispy apple. pan-fried broccoli, cripsy crackling and citrus pork jus
- Salt or Fresh R280
Line fish of the day, with parsley tomatoes, crushed new potatoes, wilted spinach, herb oil and bouillabaisse
- Chicken Cordon Bleu R210
filled with smoked kudu and mozzarella cheese, served with baby vegetables and a decadent creamy truffled mushroom sauce
- Karoo Rack R290
Herb crusted lamb rack cooked medium, honied beetroot puree, glazed rainbow baby carrots, potato dauphinoise and lamb jus
- Veggie Noodles R165
Stir-fried noodles with sweet soy dressing and tossed with sesame seeds
- Charcuterie Platter R375
Delectable cheeses and cold meats with home-made preserves to share at the table
- Tasting Board R295 - R450
Tasting dish to share, consists of several bite-sized meals, which change on a regular basis
- Vegetarian Board R120
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower dressed with soy dressing and parmesan, roasted onion salad and red pepper and tomato tartlet
directions
- Botterberg Road • Philadelphia 7304 • South Africa
reservations Required
Opening Hours
* Dinner by reservation