South Africa woke up proud this morning!

Well done to my godfather, Luke, for coming 28th in the top 50 restaurants in the world for The Test Kitchen!! #rainyday #capetown #TheTestKitchen #top50restaurants #proud

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants confirmed what we’ve always known.  

Congratulations to Luke Dale-Roberts from #TheTestKitchen #Worlds50Best pic.twitter.com/OFJpq4QAkp — The World’s 50 Best (@TheWorlds50Best) June 1, 2015

The Test Kitchen is simply the best.

Well Done to the #TheTestKitchen #restaurant. Best in Africa & 28 worldwide. #FineDining #Foodiechats #foodie https://t.co/RY8Wmkwnbl

— Kim (@Kimbo007) June 1, 2015

They rose a whopping 20 places from a ranking of 48 in the world to number 28. Chef Luke Dale-Roberts was there to pick up the award on behalf of his team.

Luke Dale-Roberts at the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards in London.

So what exactly is it like to eat at his restaurant?  

13 courses, mind (and palate) blown #thetestkitchen — Greg Longe (@GregLonge) May 28, 2015

For starters, it’s a feast for the eyes.

 

So this happened today

The open kitchen gives you a glimpse of the magic going on behind the scenes.

#thetestkitchen #amazing

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It’s a gritty and industrial but super-stylish space.  

The best #thetestkitchen #lukedaleroberts #oldbiscuitmill A photo posted by Es (@esmari_robertson) on May 23, 2015 at 7:24am PDT

 

You’ll kick off with some pretty special appetisers.

the first of about 4 appetizers we received before our 10 course tasting menu. can’t remember what this all was but the Billionaire Shortbread is possibly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten (shortbread square with a porcini & truffle jelly, a layer of duck liver and then finished off with a thin layer of dark chocolate.) #billionaireshortbread #thetestkitchen #lukedaleroberts #capetownrestaurants #vscocam #vsco

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And perhaps progress to this polka-dotty perfection.  

The amazing #thetestkitchen never fails to impress! #Autumn plates #tomato #blessed #lunch #CapeTown A photo posted by Berdine (@thebirdsie) on May 16, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

 

Or this gorgeous guinea fowl.

Guinea fowl and foie gras , smoked cinnamon and bourbon poached quince , spiced treacle and olive oil dressing #thetestkitchen #theartofplating #gastroart #chef #cheflife #chefstalk #allday

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The barbecued langoustines have their own fan-base.  

Some of the best food I’ve ever tasted #foodporn #thetestkitchen #capetown #southafrica A photo posted by scottfricker (@scottfricker) on Apr 24, 2015 at 11:41pm PDT

 

It’s safe to say that dessert will be something never before imagined.

#thetestkitchen #honeymoonbliss

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It’s no wonder that admirers come from all over the world to taste the team’s food.  

The Test Kitchen – 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, South Africa. The Test Kitchen is one of the finest restaurants in the world when considering food quality, presentation and its relatively low price. This therefore makes it a must visit if you are in Cape Town. Overall rating 8/10. #thegourmandclub #southafrica #capetown #tomato #healthy #latinamerican #foodporn #instafood #picoftheday #restaurant #food #foodie #fooddaily #lunch #dinner #like4like #follow4follow #protein #vegetables #wine #aldente #londonfood #hungry #delicious #seafood #nom #hungry #tourists #thetestkitchen #like4like #london #instafood #foodporn #dinner #like4like #follow4follow #worldstop50restaurants @theworlds50best A photo posted by The Gourmand Club (@the_gourmand_club) on Apr 16, 2015 at 2:11am PDT

 

And getting a table can be understandably tricky!

Ive been to many of the best restaurants in the world but this one sets a new benchmark. Big thanks to my friend and business partner for getting us a table last minute instead of waiting till 2016 #thetestkitchen #10courses #birthdaydinner #Capetown #top20 #restaurants #in #the #world #top1 #restaurant #in #africa #2015 #fullybooked #lol

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So it’s best to book well in advance…  

TTK is now open for January, February and March 2016 reservations. Contact us 021 447 2337 / reservations@thetestkitchen.co.za — The Test Kitchen (@TestKitchenCT) June 2, 2015

Number 48 in the world, number 1 in our hearts.