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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
(1190 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 (1190)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.5
  • Klaus L. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 19 Apr 25
    Zimasa -YMMD! Many thanks for the nice and pleasant evening!

  • Martin G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Shannon M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Apr 25
    We had a wonderful meal. The ostrich was wonderful as was the presentation. MG was a delight and so attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant!

  • Andrew C. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Apr 25
    Very disappointed no cold beer

  • Remy P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Tore F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Apr 25
    Super service, good food, nice on the veranda even there is traffic running by.

  • Thoriso S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Apr 25
    I celebrated my graduation at Helena’s. They made me feel special and they were so kind.

  • Lucia S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Yolanda W. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Mar 25
    A lovely setting and ambience which was perfect for celebrating my graduation. Would highly recommend it.

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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