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The French Connection is a charming bistro-style restaurant with a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere. Chef Patron, Matthew Gordon, has created a simple, yet enticing menu, guaranteed to suit all palates.

Reviews (2041)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • William M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jan 25
    Warm welcome, great service, wonderful food from a comprehensive menu in generous portions.

  • Caroline W. Dined: 2 days ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0
  • TedE E. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jan 25
    Fantastic food. superb service. was a nice change to eat something that was not steak and calamari. wine and food a little over priced even for the location. R175 (£7.59) for a quite small prawn cocktail containing 5 prawns. even in over priced UK thats still double. Also: Quite difficult to eat in a cocktail glass. would be much nicer plated. Still well worth the visit

  • Gunnar B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jan 25
    Steak was cooked to perfection Tempura shrimp , yummy Risotto with , mushroom, excellent

  • Leonard S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jan 25
    You must check your bill carefully. For the second time running we were overcharged. If you order a carafe of wine do not pay for a bottle. The food is delicious but sadly this practice left a Sour taste in my mouth.

  • Irene M. Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 0.0
  • Michael W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Jan 25
    We love going to The French Connection Bistro. The food is fab!! Just book and go!

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Fri 24 Jan 25:
    Thanks for the wonderful feedback and your ongoing support. We appreciate it.

  • Steve Dined: 1 week ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    Ordered Karoo lamb dish medium and it arrived 1,5 hours later absolutely raw. Waitress attendance was poor during evening, she sent another waiters to bring our bill.

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Thu 23 Jan 25:
    Dear Steven Thanks for the feedback and review. I apologise that your lamb was underdone and took some time to come out. Although we are in high season, you should never have to wait an unreasonable amount of time for your meal. Our manager Riaan did offer to do your lamb a little more or to replace it with something else, which you declined. We should have got it right the first time, especially after a long wait. Once again I apologise it was not up to standard. Regards Matthew (owner)

  • Leandri U. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    It was an incredibly hot day and unfortunately the aircon inside did not work and there was no space to sit outside. So for that reason on this specific night the "ambience" weren't the best as we were all uncomfortably hot. If the aircon worked or we sat outside, would have given it a 5-star rating. The food is absolutely amazing and the service was fast and friendly.

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Fri 24 Jan 25:
    Thanks for your review and feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and service. Unfortunately when outside temperatures are close to 40 c our aircon units struggle, even though they are working flat out. We will investigate some solutions in the near future. We hope to see you back again soon. Regards Matthew (Owner)

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  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00