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Orangerie at Le Lude

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Fine Dining French
11 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(3519 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

Along with formal training in Europe, Chef Nicolene Barrow worked at the world-famous Le Gavroche Restaurant in London before setting up Orangerie at Le Lude. Here classical French cuisine is presented with a contemporary twist; the purist, disciplined approach of the European masters combined with a hint of individual, modern creativity where what is on the plate is presented looking as good as it tastes.

A seasonal menu offers the finest, freshest ingredients found in the forests, meadows, mountains and seas of the Cape, resulting in a selection of dishes offered in an environment conducive to making permanent Franschhoek memories.

Reviews (3519)

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

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    We loved it! Thank you

  • Liz S. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    4 of us enjoyed a wonderful evening dining on the terrace. Our waitress was delightful, the food delicious as were the wines, and we were not rushed in any way. When in Franschhoek, Le Lude is a must - we’ll be back again next year.

  • Michael L. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Margot S. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    The Orangerie is fabulous - delicious food in a truly delightful setting . The staff are excellent and the whole experience has been the highlight of our stay in Franschoek .

  • Glen F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mary H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    Delicious afternoon tea. Couldn’t fault it. The roast beef & whipped feta baguette was sublime; the scone was warm, fluffy and indulgent. All cakes were divine but in particular the carrot cake.

  • helen l. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    Excellent lunch, delicious food, great ambiance and very attentive staff

  • Anders R. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Feb 25
    We got a very warm welcome, and the service was superb throughout. I am still dreaming about having the cheese souffle again soon. The wines - MCC of course - are also very good. No wonder this place is fully booked weeks ahead. Will return for sure.

  • Sally H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Feb 25
    Absolutely outstanding lunch in every possible way!

  • Mary H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Feb 25
    Faultless as always. Prawn & melon salad was just perfect with succulent melon & sweet juicy prawns. Chicken supreme was divine. My dining partners had the fig starter and the calamari followed by the Tagliata and lamb. Both said everything was excellent. Service first class & a beautiful ambience

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  • Monday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 10h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 10h00 - 17h00