Franschoek & Stellenbosch
FRANSCHOEK & STELLENBOSCH - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
Wine lover or not - while visiting South Africa and “Cape Town“ a visit to the beautiful Cape Winelands with its breathtaking views and majestic mountains is an absolute must.
They are divided into various different regions, the most popular ones are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl.
The most well known wine region wine farms are in and around the university town of Stellenbosch - just a 45-minute drive from Cape Town's city centre.
Cool Restaurants
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BREAD AND WINE
Relaxed mediterranean lunch
Address: Happy valley road, Franschoek, 7690, South Africa
Area: Franschoek
Web: http://www.moreson.co.za/
Phone: +27 21 876 3692
Prices: Mains: R 90.-
This outstanding restaurant is a little slice of magic; a tranquil paradise located at the end of the aptly named "Happy Valley Road" at the Moreson wine farm; the atmosphere and setting will transport you back in a time when life was less cluttered; chef Neil Jewell serves seriously divine terrific charcuterie, breads, cheeses and wine of course... try the antipasti with "spice duck"; open Monday - Sunday Noon - 3pm
DELAIRE GRAFF RESTAURANT
Wine tasting & fine food
Address: R310, Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600, South Africa
Area: Stellenbosch
Web: http://www.delairewinery.co.za/
Phone: +27 21 885 8160
Prices: Mains: R 140.-
The restaurant is situated in Stellenbosch on the Helshoogte Mountain Pass and offers some of the most spectacular views in Stellenbosch; open daily, visitors can expect to nibble on signature dishes such as "pickled beetroot carpaccio", "crayfish lasagna" or "New York style sirloin"; also check-out the revamped tasting room to get a flavor of the range of Delaire wines; BYO corkage fee R80
DORNIER WINERY
Spanish style wine tasting
Address: Blaauwkliippen Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Area: Stellenbosch
Web: http://www.dornier.co.za/
Phone: +27 21 880 0557
Prices: Set menu (wine not included): R 220.-
Dornier's loft-style winery is a new attraction in the Cape Winelands with weekly changing menu; with its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch mountain; the tasting room is a lookout post to the surrounding forest, vineyards, fynbos and mountains; for lunch you have an a la carte menu with main courses around R125.-; for dinner they are serving the "winemakers set menu" staring with 3 courses wine including or not; lunch everyday & dinner only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
LE QUARTIER FRANCAIS
Creative fine dining
Address: 16 Huguenot road, Franschoek, 7690, South Africa
Area: Franschoek
Web: http://www.lequartier.co.za/
Phone: +27 21 876 2151
Prices: Four-course menu starting at: R 340.-
"LE QUARTIER FRANCAIS" is the sister restaurant of Neil Jewell's "BREAD AND WINE" with the Dutch born executive chef Margot Janse at the helm; the cuisine is contemporary and creative, using seasonal local ingredients; to much wine tasting? Take a room at the hotel
OVERTURE
Amazing contemporary lunch & dinner
Address: Hidden Valley Wines, Annandale Road, Somerset West, Western Cape 7130, South Africa
Area: Stellenbosch
Web: http://www.hiddenvalleywines.co.za/overture.php
Phone: +27 21 880 2721
Prices: Set menu (3 courses): R 265.-
This chic eatery is high on the slopes of the Helderberg; food Chef Bertus Basson rediscovers the simple flavors of humble vegetables like peas, cabbages, salad leaves (fresh from trays) and mushrooms (from the vineyards) and offers a small daily set menu: you have the choices out of 10 exquisite plates starting at 3 courses for R265, R329 four courses etc.; and if you are really hungry you can have all 10! The Wine Hidden Valley’s own wines are served by the glass, paired to each course at an extra cost; lunch from Tuesday - Sunday, dinner ONLY on Thursday & Friday
REUBENS
Romantic continental dinner
Address: 19 Huguenot road, Franschoek, 7690, South Africa
Area: Franschoek
Web: http://www.reubens.co.za/
Phone: +27 21 876 3772
Prices: Main course: R 68.- to R 115.-
Reuben Riffels' "REUBEN'S" is a sophisticated brasserie in a modern and tasteful setting; Chef Reuben Riffel's culinary talents get better from year to year as does his ever popular eatery where enjoyment seems the only thing on people's mind; his deceptively simple bistro fare is virtuously good, perfectly portioned and cleanly plated; open: daily noon - 3pm and 7pm - 9pm
RUST EN VREDE
Contemporary take on the classics & wine
Address: Annandale Road, Kuils River, Western Cape 7600, South Africa
Area: Stellenbosch
Web: http://www.rustenvrede.com/
Phone: +27 21 881 3757
Prices: 4-course set menu: R 400.-; 6-course set menu: R 550.-
"RUST EN VREDE" is one of the best restaurants in the region with excellent food, wine and atmosphere; the restaurant opened in 2007 with chef David Higgs at the helm; in a original cellar - a national monument - which has been converted into a stylish and elegant dining room with an open kitchen; in the centre of the room Higgs serves divine food; either go for the 4- or 6-course set dinner menu; "RUST EN VREDE WINE ESTATE AND RESTAURANT" have achieved an unprecedented "Top100 Wine and Top100 Restaurant in the world award"; if you there for lunch try the lunch set menu for R130
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.