\u2018If you like mushrooms, order the risotto\u2019, we were advised, before we visited Lansers on Main. \u2018Oh … and the tomato tart starter\u2019s pretty amazing too.\u2019 As we never ignore good advice, we did. And we\u2019re jolly pleased … the tomato tart had the crispest, thinnest apricot mustard crust imaginable, with sun-ripened tomatoes and a touch of basil and chevre, while the porcini and black mushroom risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil was one of the best we\u2019ve ever had (and trust us, we\u2019ve had plenty). We dithered over the rest of the choices on the menu of this lovely bistro, which has a great mix of traditional French and Italian homestyle dishes, eventually settling on the chicken and courgette pie, recommended by chef Lanser Fourie. Another exceptional choice … and if you\u2019re there on a cool autumn evening and it\u2019s on the menu, do try it. Rave reviews, too, for the Belgian-style mussels and chips, and the steak tartare \u2013 hand-cut fillet with onions, parsley, capers and cognac. Lanser, who worked in some of the best kitchens in London and around Joburg before opening his own bistro, also has some stupendous puds on his menu … for those who\u2019re following a gluten-free diet, order the chocolate tart … heaven! There are light lunch dishes, pizza and pastas and a small but lovely wine list.<\/p>\n
Open lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.<\/p>\n
Main Road, Bryanston (across from Didata Campus).<\/p>\n