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By turning mussels into blood sausage, reimagining tuna as a kind of fish jamón, and foraging cereals from the ocean floor, Ángel León helped redefine the possibilities of seafood-driven cuisine, establishing himself as among the more influential names in contemporary gastronomy. The Andalusian chef—who went on to create a three-Michelin-star temple to the sea in Puerto de Santa María—has now crossed to the South Atlantic for his first project outside Spain. Set inside Cape Town’s storied Moun
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- Address
- 76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Phone
- +27 21 483 1966
- Website
- belmond.com
- Directions
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By turning mussels into blood sausage, reimagining tuna as a kind of fish jamón, and foraging cereals from the ocean floor, Ángel León helped redefine the possibilities of seafood-driven cuisine, establishing himself as among the more influential names in contemporary gastronomy. The Andalusian chef—who went on to create a three-Michelin-star temple to the sea in Puerto de Santa María—has now crossed to the South Atlantic for his first project outside Spain. Set inside Cape Town’s storied Moun
- Plankton risotto with squid and garlic aioli
- Dry-aged sea bass with pil-pil sauce
- Yellowtail tartare with escabeche dressing
- Marine chorizo made entirely of seafood
- Mussel caramel with brown butter and seaweed
- Kingklip steamed with algae pil-pil
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Modern
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- After Work
- Chefs Counter
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sustainable Seafood
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 6:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–3:30 PM, 6:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30–3:30 PM, 6:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–3:30 PM, 6:30–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Immersive marine-inspired fine dining within the historic Mount Nelson hotel, featuring dramatic chandeliers, refined table settings and polished service that together evoke the depth and mystery of the ocean.