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CUCINA@KREMATART

Elevated Valley Dining

La Nostra Esperienza

In the heart of Riebeek Valley, we bring together the rustic warmth of Italian hospitality with the refined elegance of contemporary dining. Here, sophistication meets simplicity in a dining experience that feels both special and wonderfully familiar.

Our Story

Rooted in craft. Elevated by community.

Cucina@Krematart began not just as a restaurant, but as a vision to create a space where craft, care, and connection thrive in every experience we offer.

Our journey started with a passionate barista whose excellence in coffee was matched by his gift for connecting with people. His simple idea of a commuter-friendly coffee stop soon blossomed into something greater.

Leadership came when one of the region's most respected hospitality professionals—a restaurant manager with decades of experience—stepped in as a founding partner. With her managing the operations and her daughter serving as floor manager, they've created not just a business but a legacy. Their professional synergy brings structure and vision, while their familial bond adds an authentic warmth that guests immediately feel.

In our kitchen, an Executive Chef whose influence has shaped many local menus finally found his platform as co-owner. With creative freedom, he crafts a culinary identity that speaks to everyone who visits. He's supported by our Sous Chef, once the quiet force behind countless beloved breakfast services, now flourishing under his mentorship.

Behind the scenes, two co-founders with expertise in sustainable agriculture, hospitality development, systems design, and strategic technology implementation shaped our vision into reality. As business strategists with complementary skills, they ensured our values of local sourcing and sustainability would be built into every aspect of operations—making us more than just a restaurant, but a space where innovation, strategic thinking, and community values coexist.

At the heart of it all are the nursery owners, whose contribution transcends mere space. In a world increasingly defined by transaction, they chose relationship—believing that this corner of the valley could become something that nourishes more than just plants. Their generosity created not just an opportunity, but a home where generations can gather, where nature and nurture intertwine, where community finds its center. It's their spirit of stewardship that inspires us daily to cultivate not just meals, but memories.

Cucina@Krematart is a culture built on shared ownership, mutual respect, and the belief that hospitality, when done with intention, transforms more than just a mealtime.

Welcome to Cucina@Krematart

Find Us

Cucina@Krematart
52 Voortrekker, Riebeek-Wes, South Africa, 7306
Located inside Riebeek Valley Garden Centre

Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday: Closed