Restaurants
Temenos Retreat bids farewell to chefs Brent and Bernice Bronn and thanks them for their contribution over the past months. In their place, we are delighted to welcome Angelo Stipinovich and Patrick Fleckenstein.
Angelo was born in Pretoria where he also went to school. He then moved to Germany in 1987 to study and lived in Europe until 2019. Patrick grew up in a little town close to the city of Speyer in Germany and after completing his university degree and working for 10 years decided to immigrate with Angelo to South Africa. They settled in Scarborough and went on to found and run the successful restaurant and Deli “Italos” in the heart of Newlands. In 2024 they sold their restaurant and moved to McGregor. At the beginning of October, they agreed to take over the management of Tebaldis‘s restaurant at Temenos Retreat.
Tebaldi's Restaurant
Tebaldis‘s restaurant has been on the culinary scene in McGregor for many a year. Under the leadership of a number of great chefs, it has grown to become a landmark restaurant serving the people of McGregor as well as, and especially the guests of Temenos Retreat. Named after the famous Italian soprano Renata Tebaldi it has its own very special and unique flare. The beautiful green and shady area at the front of the restaurant on Voortrekker Street Street is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious breakfast, hearty lunch or divine dinner on those hot and sultry McGregor days. Walking into the beautiful building which houses the main restaurant and kitchen, one is transported into a space of beauty. The Terrace of Tebaldis‘s opens up onto the magnificent TEMENOS Gardens.
The most important thing to know about the Tebaldis’s team is that they are absolutely passionate about food. Following the principle of “local is lekker”, ingredients are primarily sourced from around the beautiful Breede River Valley and Robertson wine area. The presented food however is inspired by culinary tradition from around the world - from Turkish eggs, to Italian lasagna, from Lebanese lentil soup to British battered fish and chips and not forgetting amazing cuts of South African Karoo Lamb or prime beef.
At Tebaldis‘s it is always about so much more than just eating. It is about making our guests feel welcome and comfortable and at home. We do our best to present delicious plates of food in the hope that the special ambience and beauty of Temenos Retreat combined with our tasty food leads to joy, laughter and scintillating conversation.
Join us!
Tebaldi's is open Wednesday- Saturday from 18h00 to close
Bessie's Bäkerei
Bessie's Bäkerei promises delicious pastries, aromatic coffee, and hearty breakfasts and lunches, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely afternoon spent with friends and family, Bessie's Bäkerei aims to be your new favorite neighborhood hangout.
Bessie’s is open Tuesday – Sunday from 9h00 to 15h00 for breakfast and lunch.