Join the feast at the new Rosetta’s at Emperors Palace

Formerly the Queen of the Nile Buffet Restaurant, Rosetta’s has revolutionised the classic buffet offering, and resonates with value-for-money dining. Inspired by the branding legacy of the ancient Egyptian Rosetta Stone, Rosetta’s décor inspiration pays tribute to this famous artefact and inspires with simple, quality cooking and ingredients, combined with impeccable service.

Rosetta’s boasts a fresh interior, an increased 290 seating capacity, clean-lined contemporary finishes and a modern feel that awakens the senses.

The restaurant is subdivided into three different spaces though the innovative use of sliding stacking Mashrabiya screens (an Arabic term given to a projecting oriel window that is enclosed with carved wood latticework), which allows for operational efficiencies.

The outside area is a relaxed Bistro space complemented by a deli-style display area featuring a selection of freshly made artisanal breads, Paninis, cakes, an ice cream station and more.

For quick bites, passers-by have an opportunity to savour delicious ready-to-eat items.  Upon entering Rosetta’s, early risers and late diners are met by a 24-hour Bistro that serves an à la carte, quick service eating menu with a selection of down-to-earth comfort foods.  Signature items include Philly Beefy Cheese, Peri-Peri Chicken Livers and Wood-Fired Pizzas.

For those who need a coffee fix, the Bistro has introduced BLACKSMITH Coffee, which crafts beautiful coffee blends from certified Fairtrade farms in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda.

The breakfast menu is served from 06h00 – 11h00, an all-day menu from 11h00 – 23h00 and an overnight menu from 23h00 – 06h00.

The second area is the central space, which is can be opened in 4 directions, or can be opened up completely into the main restaurant space. The space can also be closed off for private functions and conference groups.

The third area is the main restaurant and kitchen concept, which encapsulates the buffet, the banquette seating and freestanding table seating. The buffet in the kitchen area serves a bevy of cuisines from around the world. With freshly prepared dishes and made-to-order à la minute cooking stations, the menu is continually improved through promotional offers, seasonal changes and the chefs’ personal choices. A welcome feature at dinnertime is “bottomless soda”, with selected red and white house wines on tap included in the menu price.

The kitchen chefs prepare the majority of the dishes in front of the guests, while cohesively working to present seven distinct culinary speciality sections in the restaurant. These include a Harvest Table with a selection of salads, mezzes and cold starters, and the Rotisserie, Roasts and Grill, which features mouth-watering ribs, chicken wings, beef topside with sauces and accompaniments.  You can also tuck into the Comfort dish section for the venison, tripe, traditional stews and casseroles, or the Mediterranean Station, which features a bevy of grilled prawns, deep fried calamari and island- style seafood.

For something a little spicier, the Pan-Asian station showcases mouth-watering Thai and North Indian curries, a Chinese Wok station and sushi.

Rosetta’s also has a Kiddies Station, which includes a mini selection of hot dogs, beef burgers, pizza, cheese grillers, and macaroni and cheese. To round off the dining experience, the Dessert Station will see diners satisfying their sweet tooth with cheesecake, bread and butter pudding and more.

Lunch is served from 12h00 – 16h00 for R125 per person and dinner is served from 18h00 – 23h00 at R175. Breakfast will be available on selected weekends and public holidays from 06h30 – 10h30 at R85 per person. Children under 12 pay half price and Winners Circle members qualify for discount.

Emperors Palace is a Peermont resort. For bookings and more information contact 011 928 1353/1367 or visit www.emperorspalace.com. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.