Enjoy International Fusion Cuisine at our Seafront Restaurant in Hermanus
Enjoy International Fusion Cuisine at our Seafront Restaurant in Hermanus
La Pentola Restaurant Hermanus specialises in international cuisine with South African flavours. Diners are treated to South African Executive Chef Shane Sauvage’s own brand of fusion cuisine with spectacular views of the world heritage site Walker Bay, the birthing ground of southern right whales.
Since 1995, La Pentola has been a leader in the South African culinary frontier. The kitchen offers fresh seafood caught daily, mature prime cuts of beef, exotic game dishes, exciting vegetarian dishes, light menu options and salads for lunch, and a decadent range of in-house desserts.
Daily specialities reflect the constant flow of culinary innovations, incorporating a large variety of seasonal ingredients available in the Overberg region.
The cuisine is to be enjoyed with an extensive range of highly acclaimed South African wines, many from Hermanus and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
An ocean inspired culinary adventure awaits both local and international guests at La Pentola Restaurant in Hermanus.
The Overstrand is renowned for its rich marine life, attracting nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe. It is especially famous for its southern right whale sightings, making it one of the best land-based whale-watching destinations in the world. Every year, these majestic creatures migrate to the area’s warm waters to calve and nurse their young. Hermanus is also home to diverse shark species, including the Great White Shark, offering thrilling shark cage diving experiences. Additionally, the region boasts one of South Africa's biggest colonies of African penguins, adding to its unique biodiversity. This vibrant marine ecosystem makes Hermanus a key destination for conservation, tourism, and marine education.