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Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz Wine Estate

Bistro
Holden Manz Wine Estate, Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
(376 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

Rated one of the leading restaurants in the Franschhoek Valley, already considered one of South Africa’s culinary hot spots, our Franschhoek Kitchen’s standards reflect an ethos based on the finest international cuisine – but our hearts are always drawn to the simplicity and pureness of the ingredients we use. This honest approach sees our guests enjoying authentic homemade dishes inspired by the country we live in and the farm we call ‘home’.

Seasonality heavily influences our cuisine in the same way it influences the vineyards, ourselves and everything else on the estate, which is emphasised even more by the fact that much of our fruit and vegetables are home-grown with the utmost care on the Holden Manz Wine Estate, arriving on your plate fresh, healthy and filled with the vibrance of the Franschhoek Valley.

Enjoy our range of award winning Holden Manz wines paired or on their own as you soak up the atmosphere inside the beautiful restaurant or outside on the veranda and in-and-amongst the vineyards it overlooks.

Reviews (376)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.3
  • SARA L. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Jan 25
    Excellent restaurant nice staff

  • Karin H. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jan 25
    It‘s always a special treat

  • Maggie W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Jan 25
    Fabulous

  • carolynne M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 Jan 25
    This place is an absolute gem! The setting is divine, the food, wine and service was a 10/10 for us, we’ll be back again soon!

  • Shaun A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Dec 24
    The best Waggu burgers and oxtail croquettes and the best wines … including the recently voted Merlot of the Year by Platter Guide … get to this winery if you can

  • Steve S. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Dec 24
    Very pleasant and done properly , food well presented.

  • Dirk B. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Dec 24
    We were given a very friendly welcome. At that point, we were the only table that was occupied. The starter came after about 25 minutes. We waited over an hour for the main course. We asked several times and were repeatedly put off. After 1 hour and 20 minutes, we left the restaurant completely disappointed without a main course.

    Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz Wine Estate responded on Thu 12 Dec 24:
    Dear Dirk, I am very frustrated to receive your review and sorry that you had to endure an unacceptable wait. I was made aware of the issue last night and have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow with the kitchen and front of house team to understand what happened and figure out what we need to do to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Please send me your contact details to gerard@holdenmanz.com

  • Vincent M. Dined: 2 months ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 28 Oct 24
    It was a grey day so the austere surroundings Made for a very sterile atmosphere

  • Deby Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lucy F. Dined: 9 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 16h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00