Ice Dream Land — Restaurant in George

Thought I would take my lady out for a treat... heard nothing but good things about this place... arrived mid morning ish...with Pete the Greek playing some good tunes... place was at 50-60% capacity... lots of empty spaces... got greeted rather rudely by a young lady at the door with "do you have a booking" along with a portion of attitude when we said 'no. .can we sit on one of those benches? ' to which she replied 'everythings booked' and we were waved like peasants to a rather forelorn, ustable/skew table and chairs on the lawn right next the "wait to be seated" 'hostess'.... which we graciously took.. . Pete the Greek waved... at least someone was friendly... a few minutes later another couple arrived.. also no booking... and then all of the sudden the place we wanted to sit was suddenly available ( we were close enough to hear the conversation ) all the while I think every single Waitron and the hostess passed us by as if we didn't exist... I rolled a cigarette... smoked it... no ashtray... last couple got menus ... service... drinks... after about 15 minutes of no recognition by a single staff member or even an offer of a menu. . We decided our money would be better spent elsewhere... we got up and left.. worst experience/service I have EVER encountered in plett in 13 years... and...

Not worth your garden route list...

The good: Gluten free bases. Outdoor entertainment. Some of my group liked their pizza.

The bad: Their online menu is out of date, so expect to pay 30%+ more than what is listed there. Only toppings they think are "authentically Italian". Ordered a chicken dish and expecting freshly cooked chicken for their EXPENSIVE prices? Too bad, you can have processed, pre-cooked chicken slices full of preservatives. The Pollo sandwich had cheaply processed chicken and sloppy tomato for the price of a full pizza! Mayonnaise used is not tangy mayo, but an off-brand which is just salty cream. Some people don't care about this, their opinions on anything culinary are worthless. Olives on pizza were old supply, I know this as I used to work in an olive tasting room at Morgenster Estate. Why can't we have fresh olives?

If you don't mind being ripped off for above average pizza with low quality ingredients and you're desperate for an outdoor place with a playground, then this will do. Otherwise, I suggest you...

★★★★★

Ice Dream World is an absolute delight! Set in a serene rural environment, this charming family-run business offers a truly authentic experience. The selection is fantastic—from delicious burrata and ricotta to a variety of other cheeses and homemade pasta sauces that are bursting with flavor.

The pizzas here are nothing short of perfection, and the gelato, with its unsurpassed variety of flavors, is a treat not to be missed. What really makes Ice Dream World special is the hands-on involvement of the family members; you see them ringing up sales, clearing tables, and serving with genuine care.

The pastoral setting adds to the charm—loving the sight of chickens roaming freely on lush, green grass creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home. I can't wait to return for another taste of this wonderful slice of...