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La Petite Colombe (Leeu Estates)

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Fine Dining Contemporary
Location Pointer Dassenberg Rd, South Africa
4.7
(5026 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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The sister restaurant to the award-winning La Colombe Restaurant in Constantia. Contemporary fine dining in Franschhoek, now situated at the beautiful Leeu Estates.

La Colombe (the dove) has consistently received worldwide acclaim and is positioned among the top restaurants in the world.

Visitors to Franschhoek can now look forward to experiencing the same level of service excellence and exquisite cuisine that has put La Colombe on the map – but with a new venture comes a new twist.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The immaculate gardens and vineyards of the luxurious Leeu Estate in Franschhoek afford a breathtaking backdrop for gastronomic artistry, contributing directly to the plate. A trilogy of snacks is served ‘picnic-style’ in the lounge with a welcome drink. An olive, paying homage to the estate’s produce and head chef Peter Duncan’s travels to Barcelona, pops in your mouth, to kick-start the epicurean adventure. Delicacies with lasting flavours, like oysters with carne asada and grapefruit, and Namibian snow crab, immediately highlight the restaurant’s numerous accolades and awards.

With the chef’s full-experience menu, you’ll be sated from the start. From the langoustine salad to the crayfish peri-peri with ponzu and the yellowfin tuna with dhania and coconut, there is a fairytale coupling of local and international inspirations. Courses like the bread (the sourdough starter proudly presented to the table by the chef), the linefish viskop chowder (an ode to his father) and the dessert of stone fruit, almond, and crème fraîche (this one’s for mom), offer a glimpse into Peter’s heart and heritage.

Each supreme plate is eloquently paired with wines on either the classic or the fancy side, and the non-alcoholic pairings (wines and beer) are imaginative, as are the cocktails.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Reviews (5026)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Sam I. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Nov 25
    All round excellent. Better than La Colombe in my opinion. Food was unreal, service great. Highly recommend

  • Lynn W. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Nov 25
    We decided to try la petite Colombe having had a memorable experience in La Colombe a couple of years ago when we last visited South Africa. Our experience in la petite Colombe was less memorable. It felt rushed and frantic. The food whilst impressively presented was very pleasant, apart from the tuna and the linefish chowder which were spectacular. One of the party opted for the classic wine pairing, an expensive and disappointing choice. Perhaps our expectations were too high

  • Janneke O. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Nov 25
    We have had a wunderfull afternoon. The food was delicious, the staff very kind and friendly. It was amazing.

  • Annika G. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Justine R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Nov 25
    This was an experience we won’t forget … tastes across the spectrum and surprising and exiting blends of those in dishes. Everything was a highlight … from the „snacks” (wow the olive!) to the desert - presented like art, tasting like heaven. We didn’t even need any wine pairing … the food was amazing. Our best meal in Cape Town and deserving the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants accolades.

  • Lisa R. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 06 Nov 25
    Excellent, loved everything - except the bone marrow. Shame we didn't arrive earlier to see the grounds. Arrival snacks - we would rather have sat at our table than the "waiting area" to have a view of the area. Every single member of staff was exceptional - sometimes however they spoke fast so didn't catch what they were saying - it would be nice to have a printed script to take home. Loved the handbag chair and fine stemmed wine glasses. The exploding olives were exceptional and a surprise. Our other favourites was the little flan. Was a great night

  • Eduardo H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 05 Nov 25
    Amazing food and wine pairing experience! It’s a flavor explosion!

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