Your Secret Garden
Escape in Waterkloof
Fresh, thoughtfully crafted cuisine
served in a peaceful sanctuary.
Where every detail is considered
and every guest is treated like family.
Fresh, thoughtfully crafted cuisine
served in a peaceful sanctuary.
Where every detail is considered
and every guest is treated like family.
Fresh, thoughtfully crafted cuisine
served in a peaceful sanctuary.
Where every detail is considered
and every guest is treated like family.
Family-Owned
Family-Owned
12 Years of Excellence
12 Years of Excellence
50 Intimate Seats
50 Intimate Seats
Fresh Menu, Made Daily
Fresh Menu, Made Daily
Sound Familiar?
Sound Familiar?
Sound Familiar?
Tired of Rushed and Noisy Restaurants?
Tired of Rushed and Noisy Restaurants?
Most dining experiences feel like an assembly line.
Loud, impersonal, and over before you've had a chance to breathe.
You deserve better than that.
Most dining experiences feel like an assembly line.
Loud, impersonal, and over before you've had a chance to breathe.
You deserve better than that.
Craving Real Food Made with Real Ingredients?
Craving Real Food Made with Real Ingredients?
Mass-produced menus and reheated shortcuts are everywhere.
You can taste the difference when a kitchen actually cares about what goes on the plate.
Mass-produced menus and reheated shortcuts are everywhere.
You can taste the difference when a kitchen actually cares about what goes on the plate.
Searching For
An Escape From
the Bustle?
Searching For
An Escape From
the Bustle?
There are few places in Pretoria
where you can truly exhale.
Where the setting itself slows you down and reminds you that a meal can be a genuine experience.
There are few places in Pretoria
where you can truly exhale.
Where the setting itself slows you down and reminds you that a meal can be a genuine experience.
"Alice in Waterkloof was created for people who believe
that a good meal in a beautiful setting shouldn't be hard to find.
We exist to prove that it doesn't have to be."
"Alice in Waterkloof was created for people who believe
that a good meal in a beautiful setting shouldn't be hard to find.
We exist to prove that it doesn't have to be."
Award-Winning Skill
Made Fresh
Every Single Day
Award-Winning Skill
Made Fresh
Every Single Day
Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.
When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.
Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.
No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.
Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.
Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.
When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.
Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.
No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.
Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.
Emma trained at the Prue Leith Chefs Academy
and honed her craft at some of South Africa's
top restaurants.
When the opportunity to acquire Alice arose,
she brought that expertise home - to Waterkloof,
where her family has always belonged.
Every dish that leaves our kitchen is made
fresh to order.
No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises.
Just honest, high-quality food prepared
by a team that genuinely cares.
Prue Leith Chefs
Academy Trained
Prue Leith Chefs
Academy Trained
Experience in South Africa's Top Restaurants
Experience in South Africa's Top Restaurants
Experience in South Africa's Top Restaurants
12 Years Anchored
in Waterkloof
12 Years Anchored
in Waterkloof
Three Steps to Your Garden Table
Three Steps to Your Garden Table
Three Steps to Your Garden Table
Explore Our Menu
Explore Our Menu
Browse fresh, thoughtfully crafted dishes made daily from quality ingredients. Something for every appetite and every occasion.
Browse fresh, thoughtfully crafted dishes made daily from quality ingredients. Something for every appetite and every occasion.
Reserve Your Table
Reserve Your Table
Call us to book your chosen date and time. We keep our garden to 50 seats — booking ensures yours is waiting.
Call us to book your chosen date and time. We keep our garden to 50 seats — booking ensures yours is waiting.
Arrive At Your Garden Sanctuary
Arrive At Your Garden Sanctuary
Walk through the Garden Bleu nursery and into a world that feels entirely removed from the city outside.
Walk through the Garden Bleu nursery and into a world that feels entirely removed from the city outside.
Why Guests Choose Alice
Why Guests Choose Alice
Why Guests Choose Alice
Fresh Daily Preparation
Fresh Daily Preparation
Our kitchen starts from scratch every morning.
Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.
What you taste is made for you, today.
Our kitchen starts from scratch every morning.
Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.
What you taste is made for you, today.
Intimate 50-Seat Setting
Intimate 50-Seat Setting
We chose 50 seats deliberately.
Enough to fill the garden with good energy,
small enough to ensure every guest is noticed and cared for.
We chose 50 seats deliberately.
Enough to fill the garden with good energy,
small enough to ensure every guest is noticed and cared for.
A Secret Garden in the City
A Secret Garden in the City
Tucked inside Garden Bleu nursery, Alice exists in its own world.
Green, quiet, and unhurried — a few steps
from Milner Street and a world away from it.
Tucked inside Garden Bleu nursery, Alice exists in its own world.
Green, quiet, and unhurried — a few steps
from Milner Street and a world away from it.
A Family That Runs This Place
A Family That Runs This Place
Our kitchen opens from scratch every morning.
Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.
What you taste is made for you, today.
Our kitchen opens from scratch every morning.
Nothing is batch-produced, stored, or reheated.
What you taste is made for you, today.
A Glimpse of Alice
A Glimpse of Alice
"Beautiful and tranquil.
An escape from the busy city life."
Ina K, Waterkloof
Exclusive Evenings
Exclusive Evenings
Exclusive Evenings
Once a Month, the Garden Transforms
An Unforgettable Experience
Once a Month, the Garden Transforms
An Unforgettable Experience
Once a month, our garden transforms.
The lights change, the menu changes, and a small, invited group of guests
experience Emma's culinary craft at its most ambitious.
Multi-course. Seasonal. Intimate. Invite-only.
Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when the next date is set.
What Our Guests Say
What Our Guests Say
What Our Guests Say
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Reasonable prices. Beautiful things!!
Mornay S
Just the sweetest, cutest place. Stunning!! Loved our day out and scrumptious breakfast.
Shop next door is most beautiful too. Thank you to everyone there. For a unique and beautiful experience.
Martildie
What a lovely place. And the service is next level. The people go out of their way to make you comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
Amanda B
"Delicious food. Friendly and efficient. Cool, cosy environment on a very hot afternoon. I will be back."
Arlene D
This morning was our 1st time visiting Alice in Waterkloof.
It is a quaint little place with lots of greenery around beautifully decorated. The breakfast and chocolate cake we had was good. Would like to see more exciting cakes on the menu. Great cappucino's with excellent service. We will visit more often. You must visit this lovely little gem in Pretoria.
Madelyn
Threw a baby shower at Alice in Waterkloof today and it was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Venue is so lovely, friendly staff and the food is delicious.
Carmen T
This place is amazing! Had a birthday feast! If you love nature and or artistic, Visit! The rain just added to the beauty of the place. When you walk in it's a garden pathway. Some tables are hidden within nature for those quiet intimate moments or you can choose a normal setup more in the open.
Gabi B
It's a beautiful little garden cafe tucked in a safe residential area. Get yourself a tasty scone with jam and butter, white hot chocolate, or a cup of cappuccino. The best scone in town, I say.
I loved the fact that they keep putting roses on the tables🌹... Feeling romantic all day 💗
Sara L
Beautiful peaceful place to have a lovely meal and tea. Especially if the weather is nice.
Natalie A
I've visited twice now: once for a birthday and once for a little book club get-together. Both times were delights. The setting is really special (I appreciate all the little alcoves) and the food is delicious! I was so grateful for the gluten-free options!
Emma P
Small little garden center with a very cozy restaurant, definitely something different. Food is excellent very friendly staff. We enjoyed our visit. Calm and relaxing atmosphere. Nice options on menu a must try!
Carol B
Lovely venue, friendly staff.
Joanne B
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Reasonable prices. Beautiful things!!
Mornay S
"Delicious food. Friendly and efficient. Cool, cosy environment on a very hot afternoon. I will be back."
Arlene D
This place is amazing! Had a birthday feast! If you love nature and or artistic, Visit! The rain just added to the beauty of the place. When you walk in it's a garden pathway. Some tables are hidden within nature for those quiet intimate moments or you can choose a normal setup more in the open.
Gabi B
I've visited twice now: once for a birthday and once for a little book club get-together. Both times were delights. The setting is really special (I appreciate all the little alcoves) and the food is delicious! I was so grateful for the gluten-free options!
Emma P
Just the sweetest, cutest place. Stunning!! Loved our day out and scrumptious breakfast.
Shop next door is most beautiful too. Thank you to everyone there. For a unique and beautiful experience.
Martildie
This morning was our 1st time visiting Alice in Waterkloof.
It is a quaint little place with lots of greenery around beautifully decorated. The breakfast and chocolate cake we had was good. Would like to see more exciting cakes on the menu. Great cappucino's with excellent service. We will visit more often. You must visit this lovely little gem in Pretoria.
Madelyn
It's a beautiful little garden cafe tucked in a safe residential area. Get yourself a tasty scone with jam and butter, white hot chocolate, or a cup of cappuccino. The best scone in town, I say.
I loved the fact that they keep putting roses on the tables🌹... Feeling romantic all day 💗
Sara L
Small little garden center with a very cozy restaurant, definitely something different. Food is excellent very friendly staff. We enjoyed our visit. Calm and relaxing atmosphere. Nice options on menu a must try!
Carol B
What a lovely place. And the service is next level. The people go out of their way to make you comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
Amanda B
Threw a baby shower at Alice in Waterkloof today and it was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Venue is so lovely, friendly staff and the food is delicious.
Carmen T
Beautiful peaceful place to have a lovely meal and tea. Especially if the weather is nice.
Natalie A
Lovely venue, friendly staff.
Joanne B
Ready for Your Garden Escape?
Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 16h00
Saturday: 08h00 – 14h00
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 08h00 – 14h00
We encourage bookings to avoid disappointment.
372 Milner Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria, 0145
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Make a morning of it.
A shopping and dining destination like
no other in Waterkloof.
Make a morning of it.
A shopping and dining destination like
no other in Waterkloof.
A secret garden restaurant
in the heart of Waterkloof.
Hours
Mon-Fri: 08h00-16h00
Sat: 08h00-14h00
Closed: Sundays
Holidays: 08h00-14h00