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La Colombe Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Nek
4.8
(3346 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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La Colombe is one of South Africas most iconic and internationally acclaimed fine dining establishments. Originally founded on the historic Constantia Uitsig wine estate, it relocated under new ownership to the picturesque Silvermist organic wine estate at the top of Constantia Nek, with breathtaking views overlooking the Constantia wine valley, False Bay and Hout Bay.

Chef Proprietor Scot Kirtons philosophy and approach lies in the fusion of Asian and French cuisine and the pursuit of excellence and perfection on each plate, resulting in numerous local and international awards.

The freshest seasonal produce, uncomplicated clean flavours and classical elegance are the essence of his inspiration and passion for food. Scots delivery of classic signature dishes and his endless array of sublime new inspirations form the mainstay of La Colombes Tasting Menu.

With impeccable service and an award-winning winelist, La Colombe is a truly unforgettable experience.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Regular swallows return for more than just another flutter of the legendary tuna in a tin at Silvermist Forest, Constantia. New and astonishing dishes illustrate why this world-class restaurant continues to clock up awards and accolades. Slick and sensational, it’s a murmuration of flavours—800 plates glide out of the kitchen during four hours of service under the wings of executive chef James Gaag.

The ‘dove nest’ starts the show with chef James’s favourite ingredient three ways—an ode to his mother who grows these Jerusalem artichokes. An artistic array of fresh ingredients, introduced tableside, indicates the backbone of the adventure. The charcuterie trolley is a feast of tastes and textures that, at first glance, belie the many months that have gone into perfecting each element in the restaurant’s innovation lab. From chickpea and lentil to salmon gravlax, KZN duck ham to Wagyu biltong with white onion mousse, it is clear how this innovative craftsman will always push the envelope. Components are spicy, techniques cutting edge, and every part of the produce journey is interrogated and honed.

The wine flights are impressive and popular. The clandestine cellar experience, led by passionate sommelier Michelle Erasmus, is a worthy addition. Guests leave their phones in a box before entering her enviable underground ‘office’. The silence and intimacy add to the intrigue as you witness her ability to pair a rare vintage with a veritable feast of flavours in one dish…smoked quail, foie gras, dried plum, truffle, and exotic mushrooms dovetail beautifully.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30

Reviews (3346)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Kerstin G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    If we could, we would give 10 Stars! Thank you for one of the most special evenings in our life.

  • Samuel L. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    Superb dining experience at a calm peaceful location. Ambiance, service, food, and the theatrical presentations of some of the dishes were all top notch. The only negative feedback was that they had trouble splitting up the bills initially, but eventually fixed it.

  • Fleur G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    Amazing experience and food!

  • Annemarieke W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    We had a lovely evening! Thank you!

  • Deb A. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    What a magical evening to experience as part of our honeymoon! The food was exceptional; creative, incredible flavours and inventively presented. Thanks also to the wonderful and highly knowledgeable staff who made the evening a delight. We would highly recommend to anyone who wants to treat themselves to an amazing food experience while in Cape Town.

  • Rocco R. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Feb 26
    This was our 14th time and have been frequenting since 2009 when we had our wedding reception at your uitsig venue. We had a fabulous experience again. Well done. We have observed one change over the years. We miss the consistency of one waitron throughout the meal to make the experience more personal throughout. Service levels are excellent but miss the experience of building repoirte with one across meals. Otherwise excellent and will see you again later in the year

  • Giovanni L. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    It was a good enogastronomic experience, although the place was too crowded, with too much noise from the people chatting loudly. Also, despite the very good service we received, seeing too many waiting staff always spinning around the tables made the experience chaotic. The plates and the presentation were good as well as the quality of the ingredients. I wish I had more tranquility to enjoy the whole experience.

  • Paul M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    Truly stunning meal… it is a life event to dinner at La Columbe….. this was a true 3 star michelin equivalent meal with outstanding service and attention to detail. Despite the presentation being almost like theatre .. the actual courses were truly stunning…. When the bread and butter can be an awesome course it says it all. A must visit. Thank you

  • Prudence B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Feb 26
    Beautiful setting and ambiance. The emphasis of the dinning experience is on show and spectacle - many courses were interactive and curated table side. The standard of food is high although certain dishes were a little underwhelming for the price point, such as the wagyu main (which is at a supplement).

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