Winner of South Africa’s “Eat Out” restaurant of the year award for three consecutive years, and climbing to No. 22 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, The Test Kitchen has become the address you want to get a table for a special dinner. Think fine, but not fussy, plating; gorgeous custom crockery; and easy service in a small, industrial setting with subtle artistic touches. Luke Dale-Roberts and his young, energetic team create seasonal tasting menus – you’ll need about three hours for the full degustation menu, but lunches are al la carte choices. In an off-location laboratory, the team experiments to bring interesting textures and flavors to dishes, some of which are an ode to South Africa, and to Dale-Roberts’ travels. The signature XO sauce and popular café au lait dressing usually make an appearance. You’ll need to book at least three months in advance.