Tales from the kitchen
Our restaurant was created by well known Chef, Paul Eaton and boasts 180 degree views of the Jozini Dam. Set amongst majestic Marula Trees, the large deck area flows out onto a green oasis and is perfect for long leisurely lunches and whimsically romantic dinners under the stars.
Dining at Mpeti is a decadent food safari designed to entice and tantalize your taste buds. The cuisine is Pan African with a modern fusion twist, specializing in fresh sustainably sourced seafood and a large variety of red meat, poultry and venison dishes. We source fresh produce from the local lying areas and most of our meat is sourced from free range and organic suppliers in the Natal Midlands, guaranteeing the best quality with the most tender cuts.
We offer the most scrumptious vegetarian & vegan dishes and will happily whip up something amazing for special dietary needs.
We want you to relax and indulge in a true fine dining experience, believing that your experience will match our commitment to delivering the best stay you have had in Zululand.
Mpeti’s Signature Dishes
- Chef Paul’s Beef Wellington
Medium Rare Fillet of beef coated with crispy bacon, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic and Macadamia nuts then wrapped in Puff Pastry and baked until golden brown finished off with a merlot reduction
- Wok Fried Calamari
Falkland calamari tubes lightly dusted with African spices and seared to perfection Prepared in a lemon & roasted garlic butter
- Aromatic Thai Prawn Curry
Plump pink prawn’s sautéed in a home-made Thai red curry paste cooled with coconut cream and coriander, served with sambals & poppadums
- Balsamic Roasted Beetroot & Toasted Pine Kernel Salad
Pickled beetroot, toasted pine kernel’s, crispy bacon, feta cheese, sugar snap peas & mixed baby lettuce then finished off with a home-made rocket & pepper dew pesto
Mpeti’s Signature Dishes

Chef Paul’s Beef Wellington
Medium Rare Fillet of beef coated with crispy bacon, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic and Macadamia nuts then wrapped in Puff Pastry and baked until golden brown finished off with a merlot reduction

Wok Fried Calamari
Falkland calamari tubes lightly dusted with African spices and seared to perfection
Prepared in a lemon & roasted garlic butter

Aromatic Thai Prawn Curry
Plump pink prawn’s sautéed in a home-made Thai red curry paste cooled with coconut cream and coriander, served with sambals & poppadums

Balsamic Roasted Beetroot & Toasted Pine Kernel Salad
Corn fava bean mustard tigernut jícama green bean celtuce collard greens Pea horseradish azuki