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La Petite Colombe (Leeu Estates)

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining
Location Pointer Dassenberg Rd, South Africa
4.7
(5232 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 (5232)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Agnes A. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 28 Jan 26
    Fantastic expierience 🩵

  • Monika K. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 27 Jan 26
    The restaurant delivers an amazing food experience. During our dinner, we particularly enjoyed the yellowtail fish tartlet in the picnic basket. Other outstanding dishes were the Namibian Red Crab Salad and Linefish Viskop Chowder. The remaining dishes of the menu can be considered to be la Petit Colombe’s standard repertoire. The service was flawless and unobtrusive. Needless to say that the ambience of the restaurant and the surroundings are simply spectacular. We enjoyed our dinner to the fullest.

  • Mag N. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nathalie R. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 26 Jan 26
    It was extremely loud yesterday

  • Sarah S. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Karishma R. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    I do feel like the standards have dropped compared to previous visits. Lack of finesse by staff in introducing dishes , a lot of flies . Staff also looked very untidy. Disappointed

  • Kathryn K. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Pawel B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    Stolik lepił się do rąk Niektóre danie wg mnie złą prezentacją z uwagi że sos i części płynne wylewały się na stół Restsauracja na bardzo wysokim poziomie jednak Polecam !

  • Vicki S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 Jan 26
    Sophisticated elegance in every bite.. Andrew and Chef Duncan, once again what an experience! Honestly it's what I look forward to most. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, you are made to feel like you're the only table in the restaurant. Outstanding global flavors, blended with local ingredients, just brilliant !

  • Albert W. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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