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JAN Franschhoek

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
Fine Dining South African
439C+3PQ La Motte, South Africa
(516 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer

La Motte invites you to JAN Franschhoek, an exceptional food and wine experience presented from a charming historic cottage, the Veepos, right in the middle of the Franschhoek Valley’s most picturesque lavender fields.

This exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience combines the nostalgia of a South African family table with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Michelin-star culinary innovation.

The team responsible for this special, culinary experience on La Motte, is led by Chef Lara van Heerden in the JAN Franschhoek kitchen. Expect regional traditions, familiar flavours and local ingredients transformed to reflect the exciting context of modern global cuisine. Sourced and prepared with the utmost care and consideration, dishes are paired with the estate’s award-winning wines and presented with mesmerizing flair.

Dinner & lunch is served at one communal table.

Reviews (516)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Alexandra G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Mar 25
    Incredible setting and a warm, welcoming team. The experience was 10/10. However I found the food collection to be confused : it hesitated between very refined (canapé) to ordinary. We loved our moment at Jan but I wouldn’t go there specifically for the food.

  • Helen P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Eldor S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25
    We have been to Jan in Nice several times and coming to Jan Franschhoek was on our bucket list -- the experience was sublime -the food , decor and staff could not be faulted - as always, it did not disappoint

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Mar 25
    A wonderful experience, engaging all the senses!

  • Carol B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Mar 25
    Amazing!

  • James F. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Mar 25
    The best dining experience and just experience overall in Franschoek valley - its actually magical what they have achieved here, have done it a couple of times now, each time meet wonderful new people around the shared experience of the table and you feel like a guest in an amazing home - very special that the owners of La Motte have created and curated this to share. Exceptional

  • Jomari J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Mar 25
    We loved every minute of our dining experience and would highly recommend it. The staff was professional, friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and the wine perfectly paired. Thank you to each and everyone who contributed to making our evening memorable and unforgettable.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00