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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
(4487 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 (4487)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Rohan D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    The very best cuisine we had in South Africa. Great service and pleasant atmosphere and the evening went so well as we expected. We will come back again!

  • Frank V. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    The overall experience from the warm welcoming to the farewell was fantastic; all staff members made you feel very much appreciated. The presentation of all dishes was very well thought of and already 50 % of the enjoyment! The food itself showed the creative mind of the chef and also textures as well as combinations of flavors were very special! In our opinion the accompanying sauce with the main course ( lamb) was a bit too sweet. ( a hínt of sweetness would have been sufficient to balance the sauce. Nevertheless, we definitely recommend spending your time at Le Petit Colombe!

  • Marc L. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Stuffy, overpriced and pretentious

  • Lucyna C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Wolfgang M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Mar 26
    Cooking on high level in special location.

  • Mathias G. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Mar 26
    It was a truly exceptional experience. A wonderful setting and an outstanding menu. The only negative detail was that we couldn't t cut the lamb chops with a knife , as they were very tough and full of tendons. However we were surprised when we received the bill.We were charged three times the normal price for our drinks and when we pointed this out , the server smiled and remarked that this seemed to be a common occurrence . SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR BILL !!!!

  • Levy Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Abby S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Mar 26
    This was the most marvelous experience I have ever had.

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