New Year's Eve at Rioja Restaurant

Usher in the New Year with a New Year's Eve dinner celebration at one of the Top Ten Restaurants from the 2008 Rossouw's Restaurant Guide


Rioja Restaurant has moved premises to Solole Game Reserve, and now you can witness buffalo wandering about and perhaps be greeted by a few springbok as you enter the gate for your New Year’s Eve dinner.

Owners Simon and Ceri have resurrected this little gem to escape the day-to-day grind and have renovated the cocktail bar and lounge to cater for special occasions.

Only the freshest ingredients are sourced and served and Simon has an eye for creating beautifully presented dishes. Enjoy the homemade sorbets, ice creams and tartlets, which are all made daily at Rioja.

New Year’s Eve dinner menu at Rioja Restaurant for 2008:

A Welcome Flute of Moreson Brut Rose 2008

Duck & Ginger Spring Roll With a Plum and Spring Onion Coulis
Springbok Carpaccio with Goats Cheese Choux Puff OR 2 Grilled King Prawns With Strawberry and Feta Mesculan Salad.


Mini Marguerita Granita

Grilled Norwegian Salmon Marinated In Teriyaki, Wok Fried Pak Choi and Potato Gallette OR Grilled Beef Fillet With Prune & Brandy Jus


Potato Dauphinoise & Roasted Baby Vegetables

Dessert Platter of Homemade Roasted Plum Sorbet, Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Brownie Espresso Crème Brule and Rose Turkish Delight

New Year’s Eve at Rioja Restaurant:

Date: 31 December 2008
Venue: Rioja Restaurant
Location: Solole Game Reserve, 6 Wood Road, Sunnydale
Price: R300 per person

DJ Barocca will provide music until 2am


Please contact Rioja Restaurant for more information and reservations on: +27(0)21 785 5123

Have a read through our overview of New Year’s Eve parties in Cape Town as well as our selection of New Year’s Eve dinners in Cape Town for more great ideas for New Year’s Eve 2008/2009 in Cape Town.

We’ve also got your Christmas covered – see our Christmas Eve dinners in Cape Town and Christmas Day lunches in Cape Town overviews and be spoilt for choice this festive season in and around Cape Town.

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