Our favourite South African fine-dining restaurant (we’re a little biased but we think it’s OK) – The Tasting Room @ Le Quartier Français – has placed 31st in the 2010 World Top 50 Restaurants. This is 6 places lower than their 2009 37th spot. What’s even more remarkable is that Le Quartier Français has been included in the Top 50 for the past six consecutive years. Wow!

Plus this year Margot Janse (the Tasting Room’s Executive Chef) was the only woman to place in the 2010 Top 50. The other South African Restaurant included in the Top 50 was La Colombe. La Colombe placed a staggering 12th overall – which is absolutely amazing. Well done La Colombe!

We’ve already starting making dinner reservations at both these restaurants because, as we know from personal experience, once this news gets out the respective waiting lists will grow exponentially.