9th Avenue Bistro

9th Avenue is a modern, elegant, clean-lined bistro run by husband-wife team Carly and Frances Goncalves. The minimalist décor and soft lighting creates a warm, relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The restaurant seats 65 people, which includes a smoking area on the small enclosed terrace.

The cafe-style cuisine is fresh, uncomplicated and very creatively presented. Chef/owner, Carly, continues to produce outstanding and interesting menus, while maintaining some of the signature favourites. Try the pepper-seared tuna sashimi, on Japanese radish and cucumber salad with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger; or the home-made butternut squash raviolis with Madeira cream demi, wild mushrooms, sage, candied pecans and shaved parmigiana. For mains, the popular crispy roasted free-range duck is served on a gingered sweet potato and butternut mash, with grilled asparagus and cinnamon-orange demi. His cooking reflects a strong base of classical techniques, with an interesting, modern twist. The menu changes often, making the most of the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

The extensive, reasonably priced wine list includes many of the smaller boutique wineries of the Cape. Service is refined, professional and knowledgeable.

Shop 2, Avonmore Centre, 9th Avenue, Morningside, Durban
T: +27 (0) 31 312 9134