The Countess

The experience of food is complex, from the environment one is present in, visual and ambiance, to the magic that happens when one puts passionately thought out ingredients together in ones mouth, this is what The Countess lavishly bestowed upon me when I arrived for dinner. It was the most exciting dinner experience I've had in a long time, not a mundane, everyday restaurant. The decor was intriguing and accompanied by lively music. The taste the food offered was an adventure for me, the mix of ingredients was intelligent, exciting and will not easily be forgotten. Some places have winning starters or mains or deserts, not so with The Countess, all of the menu items were fantastic and fulfilling. Even though it is 45minutes from my home, it is worth the drive for just a cappuccino because even that was out of this world!

This is really such an absolutely stunning place to go to for just a relaxing drink, a cup of coffee, or a meal! Went there yesterday, as we have not been to 27boxes in quite a while, and was sò surprised with this establishment! The atmosphere is amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is devine! They could upgrade the wine selection though, as I drink Chenin, and that was not very good! Life is too short to drink shitty wine! Other than that, we would go back for sure! Well done to Mandy and her staff!

I was at first very excited to arrive in this establishment called 27 Boxes, not having been to Melville for at least 10 years. Then when entering The Countess I was so surprised to see a refreshing place that has a unique concept in terms of restaurant design. Or call me naive...I have not traveled much around the world, but I really love the attention to detail of every decor item placed in this establishment. There is something so authentic about seeing an old barber's chair tastefully refurbished into a golden throne! Very cool conceptually. And the food! I have never had such an amazing burger as you walk in you can smell the char grilled burgers and it immediately awakens the taste buds. Coupled with a gin tonic with a massive ice cube in the middle of the glass (so cool and different) I was A for away! Waitresses were friendly and service was great. Will definitely come again.

Dropped on for dinner for two. Was amazing ,from the food to the service to the ambiance. Will be make to work our way through the menu from the top!

As always, excellent! Definitely my favourite burger place. Stunning interior, excellent service and outstanding food! And the best hosts in town!