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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
(1154 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • WiFi

Rated #4 of 236 restaurants in Stellenbosch as voted for by client reviews on the leading global restaurant review platform. Rated #1 African Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Helena’s Restaurant aims to serve heritage food with finesse, often with a subtle twist in the detail – turning the familiar into the spectacular. The menu is designed to reflect the bounty of the Cape, with specific emphasis on freshness and food provenance. At Helena’s, good unpretentious food and special wine add to the pleasures of life.

Reviews (1154)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Christian H. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Peter S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Feb 25
    Perfect dinner!

  • Rudolph V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Feb 25
    We had a most enjoyable evening with good service, great food and lovely venue. Would galdly recommend this establishment to anyone.

  • Susan C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 16 Feb 25
    Fabulous! Thank you for such a lovely evening!

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Mon 17 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to review Helena's Restaurant. We look forward to welcome back soon! Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald General Manager

  • Carmen H. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    My boyfriend and I had a table outside. The weather was great and we enjoyed the calm Stellenbosch street vibe. We ordered the springbok carpaccio to share for a starter and it was delicious. I ordered the duck duo and he the lamb neck for mains. Both our mains were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I had the vegan sago pudding for dessert and he had the cheese cake. The service was excellent.

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Tue 18 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review for Helena's Restaurant. Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald, General Manager

  • Estelle K. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    This has been our eleventh year with this restaurant for our Valentines lunch. We also stayed at the hotel. We do not have words to describe this place and its people. It is absolutely awesome every time. Preline we love you and hope you will still be there for a very long time. This place is magic!

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Tue 18 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review for Helena's Restaurant. Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald, General Manager

  • Allan and Karin O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Feb 25
    Our favourite Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Great staff and wonderful foot.

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Tue 18 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review for Helena's Restaurant. Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald, General Manager

  • Greg T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Feb 25
    Great food. Staff were incredible — they made the experience that much more enjoyable

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Tue 18 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review for Helena's Restaurant. Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald, General Manager

  • Stuart D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Feb 25
    Lovely meal with fantastic service

    Helena's Restaurant responded on Tue 18 Feb 25:
    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review for Helena's Restaurant. Kind regards, Suzaan Groenewald, General Manager

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30