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La Petite Colombe (Leeu Estates)

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary
Location Pointer Dassenberg Rd, South Africa
4.7
(4665 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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The sister restaurant to the award-winning La Colombe Restaurant in Constantia. Contemporary fine dining in Franschhoek, now situated at the beautiful Leeu Estates.

La Colombe (the dove) has consistently received worldwide acclaim and is positioned among the top restaurants in the world.

Visitors to Franschhoek can now look forward to experiencing the same level of service excellence and exquisite cuisine that has put La Colombe on the map – but with a new venture comes a new twist.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The immaculate gardens and vineyards of the luxurious Leeu Estate in Franschhoek afford a breathtaking backdrop for gastronomic artistry, contributing directly to the plate. A trilogy of snacks is served ‘picnic-style’ in the lounge with a welcome drink. An olive, paying homage to the estate’s produce and head chef Peter Duncan’s travels to Barcelona, pops in your mouth, to kick-start the epicurean adventure. Delicacies with lasting flavours, like oysters with carne asada and grapefruit, and Namibian snow crab, immediately highlight the restaurant’s numerous accolades and awards.

With the chef’s full-experience menu, you’ll be sated from the start. From the langoustine salad to the crayfish peri-peri with ponzu and the yellowfin tuna with dhania and coconut, there is a fairytale coupling of local and international inspirations. Courses like the bread (the sourdough starter proudly presented to the table by the chef), the linefish viskop chowder (an ode to his father) and the dessert of stone fruit, almond, and crème fraîche (this one’s for mom), offer a glimpse into Peter’s heart and heritage.

Each supreme plate is eloquently paired with wines on either the classic or the fancy side, and the non-alcoholic pairings (wines and beer) are imaginative, as are the cocktails.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Reviews (4665)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Jean D. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    Deeply disappointed with the meal. The chefs are trying too hard to impress with presentation and mixing of flavours. The lamb was so tough that a steak knife could not cut it. The staff were very attentive and friendly, but there were too many servers attending to us. Overall not worth the cost, time (3+ hours) and the feeling that you want to throw up afterwards.

  • Verona Kerl Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 04 Sep 26
    Excellent. We enjoyed a Dinner That had Lots of surprises. The Food was fantastic, the Service friendly and knowledgable. I can highly recommend the La petite COLOMBE.

  • Richard M. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Sep 26
    It was quite an experience there were more staff than diners, had it been busier then it would have had a better atmosphere.

  • Mary Pat D. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Sep 26
    It was a bit strange to enter the property. There was a check point and once we got our uber through the gate we passed armed guards!! It was dark and we were wondering where on earth were we going?! Then we came to the restaurant and were met with smiles and food that was out of this world. A memorable meal for an amazing country. An experience not to be missed. Theater that tasted fabulous.

  • Peter K. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Sep 26
    This is my favorite dining experience in the world. We came 5 years ago and it was just as good and worth a trip from America just for this

  • Björn T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Wonderful experience for my family. Innovative cooking and service. Highlight of our food experience in RSA.

  • Rachel M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    We were visiting from the USA. The experience was elevated and the food inventive. However we both became violently ill that night, beginning 5 hours after the service, with extreme distress lasting 24 hours. We respectfully notified management and their response was disappointing. Tone deaf, corporate, and deflecting all possibility of responsibility.

  • Shirley D. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0
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