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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
(3178 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 (3178)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Felix B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    La Colombe delivered the best dining experience we had in our 3 week south Africa trip and probably the best we ever enjoyed anywhere in the world. Waiter Hilton transformed our dinner at La Colombe into a truly unforgettable fine dining experience. His service was warm, professional and perfectly timed, combining precise explanations of each course with genuine hospitality that never felt intrusive. He anticipated our needs, coordinated seamlessly with the rest of the team, and represented the restaurant at the same outstanding level as the kitchen. Our evening would not have been the same without him, and we will request his section on future visits.The menu itself was excellent in composition, execution and presentation. The only element that felt misaligned was the Wagyu supplement: the very small portion size did not justify the additional cost of + R6500 and created a slight mismatch between expectation and value on an otherwise generous and impressive menu.

  • Thomas K. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    We loved it. See you next yesr.

  • Karen A. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Harrison S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    This is a truly special restaurant, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left, it was all perfect. Thank you so much to everyone there, the food, service, and environment was all amazing

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    As ever, our annual family visit to La Colombe Constantia was magical in every way. Food quite delicious as ever, so thank you Chef, James, your presentation and flavours were once again just sublime. Wonderful service and so lovely to see Beatrice, who looked after, us once, again wonderfully and Tristram’s wine knowledge and guidance made it all a truly special experience/occasion, thank you. Expect my booking for December 2026, next August…. CR

  • Nick O. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Dec 25
    Excellent food and service. We did the supplementary cellar experience which was very fun. Special mention for Beatrice who looked after us so well.

  • Heleina S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Dec 25
    Just fabulous!!!

  • Xuemeng S. Dined: 5 days ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 26 Dec 25
    Disappointed! The overall experience was “mediocre.” The food was not on par with even a one Michelin star restaurant in Europe or Asia. The wagyu beef was stringy and chewy. The “deconstructed”dessert might have been better had it been “reconstructed.” The service was okay, but not flawless. The value was terrible by local standards (the holiday menu cost more than twice as much as the regular menu) and abysmal even when compared to restaurants in major international cities such as Paris, London, New York and Hong Kong. Look elsewhere if you want a fine dining experience even remotely worth the cost.

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