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La Colombe Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
French Fine Dining
Location Pointer Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Nek
4.8
(3067 reviews)
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  • 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 (3067)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Willy S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • LUIS M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    Great experiencia! Amazing to go with family. We loved the "colombe" and all dove concept, you could feel in atmosphere.

  • Marco R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    The food and service was truly amazing. One little comment, we found the extra cellar experience very nice, but too expensive for the event.

  • Andrew S. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    I go every year and its always an incredible experience. Well worth it.

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    Lovely lunch

  • Dizando N. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Arno B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    Great, innovative food and excellent service. A bit cool at our table. Overall value for money. Winetasting offers and alternatives (eg. Wagyu) overprized

  • Sean C. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Raisa Dined: 4 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Nov 25
    La Colombe was an experience I had been anticipating since I first started planning my trip to South Africa. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable about each of the dishes and drinks. Overall, the food was creative and yummy. However, the pacing of our courses was slow and service was not as sharp as we expected (nor as we experienced at the sister restaurant Pier). The ambience was solid - beautiful location (though somewhat far from Cape Town CBD) and fun decor focused on birds and nests. However, the noise - especially from a rowdy group of diners near us - was a lot and the chairs were not comfortable for plus sized people. Especially with dinner being such a long affair, these negatives significantly impacted our overall experience.

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