



Situated in the bustling heart of Sandton in Nelson Mandela Square, ‘Maximillien’ is an amazing eatery that offers sumptuous breakfast, business lunch, and romantic dinner. Food lovers can enjoy urban French cuisines in this restaurant near Johannesburg.





Interior of the restaurant

The décor of the eatery is reminiscent of the old school Balthazar restaurant of New York. The dark wood paneling, chandeliers, and mirrors in the wall are upholstery of the place. The black and white check floors and intricately pressed ceilings bring the classy look to the Sandton eatery.









Ambiance

The ceiling windows allow soft natural light and a cold breeze to create a fine atmosphere and creative picturesque view while dining at night. The Sunday musical night and live piano playing in the background is a great treat with fine dining.

Chef Sylvester Nair





The prime chef of the restaurant, Mr. Sylvester Nair has a burning passion for cooking. He is the composer of taste and flavors because of his cookery proficiency of culinary cuisines in variant style. The chef has completed his studies from ‘Culinary Academy at Backs berg Wine Estate’.

Stylish food presentation & garnishing

The chefs of the eatery present nasturtium garnishing procedure with Jasmine flavored pearls and rice colored with edible ink for an exotic look. The beaming smile, warm welcome and fast service of the staffs in ‘Maximillien’ attract people to the gastronomic hub.





Exotic cuisines in the eatery





Starter

Some of the special starters in the eatery are:

1. Crispy Calamari Calamari can be eaten with zucchini, red onion, wild mushroom rostis and cultured cream. - The spicy Cajun-stylecan be eaten with zucchini, red onion, wild mushroom rostis and cultured cream.

2. Pork Belly - This is a slow cooked Pork belly often served with smoked butternut puree and apple coleslaw .





Main food

There are several main dishes but some of them are special:

1. Bavette Beef Wagyu Wagyu beef often served with mixed vegetables and mashed potato. You can eat that with peppercorn sauce and brandy. - This is a tenderoften served with mixed vegetables and mashed potato. You can eat that with peppercorn sauce and brandy.

2. Squid Tentacles pasta Pasta preserved with truffle oil and lemon and served with white sauce. - The pan-fried garlicpreserved with truffle oil and lemon and served with white sauce.





Dessert

Maximillian Restaurant Chocolate Dome

One of the signature dishes of ‘Maximillien’ is Chocolate Dome , which is served with caramel sauce melting away from the chocolate fondant.





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