La Petite Colombe

The long drive from the gates of Leeuw Winefarms to the restaurant only served to increase our anticipation for what was to come - a world class dining experience that was just sensational. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted & whisked to a lounge area where the history, philosophy & background was explained. A “picnic” basket of 3 delightful morsels of taste sensations were served with the last being an “olive” which simply bursts in your mouth with olive flavours. Great start before being shown to our table. What followed next were 13 courses of simply delectable courses (some bite sizes, some more substantial). The chef definitely knew what he was doing & all our senses : sight, taste, smell were teased & satisfied. Several dishes had the wow factor with combinations & textures that I had not experienced. Some dishes were a little overdone in the sense that so much was going on that it was easy to not notice certain ingredients but overall it was a great experience. South African wines featured heavily but an international selection was also available. Service was exemplary & dinner was served at a nice pace. Overall it took us just over 3 hours & it was delightful. The restaurant ambience was very nice, lighting subdued but bright enough to see what we were eating clearly. As the restaurant is located in the middle of a winefarm, daytime views must be stunning but as we dined in the evening, we could only imagine the views! Cheese & dessert were served as separate included course followed by a dessert trolley at the end which took us by surprise. We were practically rolling ourselves out by the end as very happy & satisfied customers. A must do experience if you are after a fine dining experience in Franschhoek & reservations are essential. Kudos to the entire team for an excellent experience!

One of the best restaurants we’ve ever dined in. Each course was an unbelievable composition of flavours, showcasing culinary intelligence that beautifully blends African influences with global haute cuisine. You can literally taste the love, creativity, and harmony within the team in every bite. The interior is elegant and artistic, creating the perfect atmosphere for such an exceptional dining journey. Finally, the service is truly world-class – attentive, warm, and perfectly paced. Having visited many Michelin-star restaurants across Europe, we can confidently say that La Petite Colombe stands out as our number one worldwide – especially when it comes to value for money.

10/10 experience - we celebrated our honeymoon here and were treated with exceptional care and the food was TO DIE FOR! The fish head soup (you have to try!) was the best bite of food of my life thus far, and I told the chef as much. Cannot recommend LPC enough. MUST go!

Amazing Location. Most of the courses were exceptional. Heavily seafood orientated but I don't mind that. Service as good as you expect. I think I actually preferred my experience here to my last experience at La Colombe constantia

Beautiful restaurant and delightful presentation but their undercooked fatty lamb gave me indigestion and I threw up everything I had for lunch. So disappointed as this was meant to be the highlight of this trip to CT

Best meal I’ve had in a while - worth every cent. Easily the top bread course I’ve ever had, and every dish after that was creative, delicious, and beautifully presented. The sea bass chowder in particular was divine. Fantastic service and beautiful views. Next time I probably won’t do the wine pairing again. Every wine they served was excellent, and there was more than enough of it, but the food was the standout to me - since the pairing is almost the same price as the food itself, it’s not something I think I’d do again.

The service, the presentation, the combination of taste, the atmosphere… it was quite the experience to not miss out on. It’s an interactive experience with some entertainment on how they serve the dishes. The tasting menu was a lot of food, way too much- they could have cut down on some courses or portions. But everything was great!

Wow, we always return to one of our favourite fine dining spots in the SA winelands, and once again, the multiple-course tasting menu did not disappoint (low-key out of this world). Each dish was expertly prepared, full of incredible flavors, and beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. The setting in the winelands is the perfect backdrop, turning the meal into the most unreal experience. Honestly, this place compares to, if not outshines, some of the 3 Michelin star restaurants I’ve been to in London. It’s definitely worth the visit, and we’ll always be back for sure!