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La Colombe Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
French
Location Pointer Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Nek
4.8
(3013 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 (3013)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Marcel E. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Garth L. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Mar 26
    Exceptional dining experience - every dish a delight as was the presentation and service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff ensured we were well informed about the food and wine. All in an incredible setting. After our visit last year it was a treat to have a complete change to the presentation and imagination put into the craftsmanship behind every dish. Look forward to visiting again next year for one of the best culinary treats anywhere!

  • Ralph R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Mar 26
    An evening at La Colombe is not dinner – it is theatre. From the moment you arrive, it becomes clear that this is a place where storytelling, precision, and artistry merge into something far beyond food. Every course is presented as a carefully composed scene, each element intentional, each detail considered. The experience begins playfully and intriguingly, with delicate snacks presented in sculptural forms that blur the line between nature and design. Textures, temperatures, and flavours interact in a way that constantly surprises without ever overwhelming. Signature dishes such as the iconic tuna are executed with absolute finesse – clean, balanced, and deeply expressive. There is a remarkable confidence in the kitchen: bold enough to be creative, yet disciplined enough to remain precise. The progression of the menu feels like a journey. Dishes evolve from light and exploratory to rich and deeply satisfying. The Karoo Wagyu course, in particular, stands out – perfectly cooked, intensely flavourful, and supported by components that enhance rather than compete. Desserts bring the experience full circle: visually stunning, technically flawless, and refreshingly restrained in sweetness. A rare combination. Service is equally outstanding – warm, knowledgeable, and effortlessly professional. Timing is impeccable, and the team manages to guide the experience without ever interrupting its flow. What makes La Colombe truly exceptional is its ability to create emotion. This is not just about technique or luxury ingredients – it is about crafting moments that stay with you. Cape Town offers many excellent restaurants. La Colombe operates on another level. An unforgettable experience.

  • Jacqui P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Mar 26
    Truly a journey of the senses, visual, ambience and explosions of flavour.

  • Graeme D. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Mar 26
    A wonderful experience, thanks to all, and in particular Jean who took good care of us throughout the meal

  • Regina W. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Mar 26
    Wonderful experience that we would highly recommend. This would be comparable to a 3 star Michelin

  • Dexter P. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Mar 26
    From the moment we arrived we were greeted warmly. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The culinary journey was amazing; complex flavours where the ingredients stood out. The restaurant and setting were beautiful. I would definitely return to La Colombe.

  • Vijay V. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • David A. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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