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About SEC Restaurant

SEC's Culinary Journey | Contemporary Tasting Menus

At SEC, Chef Dario crafts vibrant multi-course journeys driven by seasonal rhythms and creative fermentation. Settle into our light-filled dining rooms or LED-lit courtyard oasis to savour modern plates that blend European technique with African soul – like our signature duck breast with sriracha velouté.

Discover our approach:

  • Chef’s Explorations: Evolving dishes celebrating local partnerships

  • Open Kitchen Energy: Watch creativity unfold

  • Fermented Accents: Subtle koji and miso touches

  • Garden Connections: Botanicals from Future Africa Gardens

#TakeASec for an experience that’s sophisticated yet surprisingly relaxed.

About Chef Dario

Our Culinary Leader

With 30+ years of global inspiration, Chef Dario de Angeli crafts SEC’s vibrant, seasonally driven cuisine. His journey spans acclaimed kitchens, blending modern techniques with creative fermentation.

Savour his signature dishes like duck breast with sriracha velouté or shio koji scallops in our courtyard oasis.
#TakeASec with a culinary storyteller.

 His distinguished career includes:

  • Operating acclaimed venues like Cube Kitchen and Est Alea

  • Authoring a bestselling cookbook

  • Working in prestigious 5-star establishments

  • Catering to high-profile clients worldwide

At SEC, Chef Dario blends contemporary techniques with foraged and fermented ingredients, showcased in signature dishes such as:

  • Duck Breast with sriracha velouté and pickled iceberg lettuce

  • Shio Koji Scallops with ginger dashi emulsion

Reservation

Snacks

Creative small bites & plates, perfect for sharing.
Kick things off with our beef croque monsieur, oysters four ways, or other vibrant starters. Ideal for the table, a light bite, or building your own flavour adventure. Great for lunch gatherings!

Signature Plates

Chef Dario's inspired creations – the heart of SEC.
Savour our celebrated dishes, crafted with modern flair and South Africa's best. Think succulent duck breast with sriracha velouté, earthy mushroom medleys on black rice, or seafood highlights featuring creative fermented touches. Designed to delight.

Sweet Endings

Beautifully crafted desserts to finish your moment.
Indulge in our weekly-changing sweet selections. Discover chocolate orbs, vibrant citrus gels, seasonal fruit compositions, and more – each offering playful textures and artful presentation for a memorable finale. The perfect #TakeASec treat.

The SEC Experience

Multi-course journeys for the adventurous:

  • Discovery Flights: 3-7 courses of favourites (R350-R895)

  • Chef's Seasonal Journey: Daily bespoke menu (R995)

Our Timeline

Restaurant Opening

The Clico Boutique Hotel building is established as an 80-year-old Cape Dutch-style property

Chef Dario Builds His Career

  • Chef Dario builds his 30+ year culinary career, including:

    • Operating Cube Kitchen and Est Alea restaurants

    • Publishing a bestselling cookbook

    • Working in 5-star venues

SEC Restaurant Opens

SEC Restaurant opens at Clico Boutique Hotel after a remodelling.

400 Degrees @ Clico launches

  • 400 Degrees @ Clico launches, specializing in:

    • Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas (48-hour fermented dough)

    • American-style thin-crust pizzas (gluten-free options)

    • Handmade pastas and aged Aquerello risotto

    • Gourmet burgers (beef, lamb, vegetarian)