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La Petite Colombe (Leeu Estates)

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Fine Dining Contemporary
Location Pointer Dassenberg Rd, South Africa
4.7
(5068 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 (5068)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Andreas H. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Carol I. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Nov 25
    Absolutely outstanding experience in a stunning environment. From the minute you arrive into the Estate, you're greeted with beautiful gardens and amazing sculptures placed throughout. Walking round before going for lunch set us up for a lovely afternoon. We had the full tasting menu and wine flight and have to say it was some of the best food we've ever eaten. The accompanying wine matched each dish perfectly. The service was attentive but relaxed so avoided any stuffy vibes. Really wonderful staff. A fantastic experience which we will certainly return to do again when we're next visiting from the UK.

  • Martin W. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Nov 25
    All totally excellent and a truly memorable experience. The chowder was particularly wonderful !

  • Adrian S. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Nov 25
    This is more than than a restaurant, its an evening out of food art. That comes at a premium but overall it was an intriguing, excellent food adventure.

  • Chiara F. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Paul B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Nov 25
    One of the best dining experiences possible in Southern Africa

  • Hans-Jörg S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sabine B. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    The food was not our flavour. It is more showmaking for the eyes than the taste. There are much more better restaurants the winelands.

  • Alisa N. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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