Marc’s Mediterranean Cuisine and Garden

Rediscover what originally made Mediterranean food so popular. Sample meze of dolmades, tzatziki, falafel and baba ghanoush. Simple is magnificent in the crispy, thin-based pizza with Parma ham, rocket, mushrooms and mozzarella, washed down with a glass of Pastis anise aperitif.

Owner Marc Friederich is an experienced sommelier and it shows on the comprehensive list, which includes a map of the local wine route.

Waiters work like mother hens, co-ordinating everything from start to finish and providing an enjoyable experience.

The stoep out front and the paved backyard provide the best locations for lazing and people-watching in true Med style. Inside, it’s a little more cultured with wood floors and pumpkin coloured walls.

The restaurant also runs a small conference venue for up to 18 people. (M&CR, October 2011)

Emma Smith
4-Dec-2011

My husband and I had dinner at Marc's Restaurant last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is our first trip to Paarl and the restaurant was recommended to us by various South African friends. We sat outside in the beautiful garden, enjoying the atmosphere and the lovely music. I had the duck breast served with rice, a real treat and a nice surprise to find that Asian cuisine at a Mediterranean restaurant. My husband had the Chicken Pizza and loved it just as much. The cost-portion ratio was perfect and the both of us left happy and satisfied with the great wines that were served by our lovely waitress. We hope to visit Paarl again in the future and we will definitely come back to Marc's Restaurant when we do!

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