The Saint James On Venice – Morningside’s Hidden Treasure
This past weekend, we were hosted by The Saint James on Venice Hotel, for a delicious lunch.
The Saint James on Venice, set in a historic house, is situated opposite the century old St James Church, It is a hidden treasure tucked away in the heart of Morningside. The Hotel has beautiful victorian architecture that stays true to the history of Durban, where it’s all about comfort, luxury, sophistication with a dash of charm.
The hotel’s restaurant is idyllic, you can sit inside where the interiors are gorgeous and make for a perfect private function or you can sit outside in the beautiful courtyard where the sound of running water flowing into the pond and the greenery of the stunning gardens are the perfect location to have the SJOV’s High Tea.
The SJOV’s restaurant is great for light and main meals which gives patrons the option for either fine dining or grabbing a quick bite to eat.
One of the perfect things at the SJOV is their High Tea’s which are served from 11am – 4pm everyday and are open to the general public, at only R85 and a fully loaded menu, it is perfect for kitchen teas, baby showers and birthdays.
My lunch at the SJOV was absolutely delicious, The Ostrich fillet with caramelised pear and spicy honey sauce is possibly one of the best meals i’ve ever had and the service from staff was impeccable.
The Saint James On Venice is an absolute must, if you are in the Morningside area.
The restaurant opens at 6am and breakfast is served until 10am. Lunch is from 11am – 4pm, Dinner is from 6 – 9pm.
–Jonathan Brauteseth