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Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Tapas
1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
(514 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

We, at Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia, like to keep things fresh and fun for both our patrons as well as our chefs with a seasonal and produce-driven menu that changes regularly, with our signature set menu experience.

Situated at the top of the Constantia Valley, we trust that you will join us and enjoy one of the best views in Cape Town.

Please note that our kitchen takes its last food orders for lunch at 14:30 and for dinner at 20:30.

[Regrettably, we do not allow children under the age of 10 in the restaurant and do not have a children's menu to offer.]

Gourmet Guide Description

Panoramic vineyard views stretching to False Bay and the bustling open kitchen do nothing to detract from the exploratory and constantly evolving cuisine. The Beau Constantia wine estate, home to chef Ivor Jones, is where Liam Tomlin’s concept has become destination dining worthy of a flight. During the day there’s the vista; at night candles flicker in harmony with the hum of happy diners.

Order four waves of two dishes to share or indulge in all eight little plates. There’s bread and oysters to start, and if space permits, enjoy the heavenly desserts. The wine list features local options, including selections from the estate itself, or you may opt for the wine pairing. The menu evolves continually, driven by Ivor’s insatiable curiosity and love for experimentation. There’s always a Chefs Warehouse risotto to keep regulars placated—it might be with BBQ corn purée, black garlic, and brown butter with thyme.

All dishes impress, but the Siqokelele ‘mille-feuille’ is a triumph. The Xhosa word translates to ‘we gather’, and the layers indeed gather: king oyster mushrooms, pecan nut relish (the nuts sourced from the Northern Cape), and the star of the show—duck liver parfait, with the duck cooked over burning bay leaves in a wood-fired oven. The garnishing includes translucent orange flowers made from cured egg yolk, preserved lemon rind, bramble caviar, and clove-poached pears resting on porcini mushrooms from Newlands Forest.

Reviews (514)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.5
  • Moussa K. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 08 Mar 25
    Thanks to Natasha for the exceptional service

  • Kurt L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Mar 25
    Food was exquisit and one of the best experiences in South Africa. Even to European standards I would rate it as 1 or 2 Michelin stars. Service of our waitress was topclass. Only remark for me is that it is very crowdy with a lot of personnel as well in the kitchen as in the restaurant, giving this restaurant a lttle bit of a hectic and loud place. But all in all, love this venue and certainly will come back …

  • Dorthe F N. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Mar 25
    There are no reason to ask people for allergies if you cant offer them any alternatives!

  • Ian M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • YVES D. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Feb 25
    Food is quite spicy. Eastern influences. Differentiator for the chef. Very Loud inside the restaurant. Slow service - drinks.

  • Pia B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Toby K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    Great lunch, great flavour

    1
  • Jonathan A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    I enjoyed the food but too rich for my wife. Cecily Viognier was amazing. Location amazing Toilets need a DEEP CLEAN!! Eating area becomes A thoroughfare and Food& Dring delivery for people eating in the Private Dining room so needs better design of the space for better ambience.

    1
  • Reimer H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Graham W. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h00