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Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Tapas
Location Pointer 1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.7
(570 reviews)
RRR+
Menu
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

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Menu
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We, at Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia, like to keep things fresh and fun for both our patrons as well as our chefs with a seasonal and produce-driven menu that changes regularly, with our signature set menu experience.

Situated at the top of the Constantia Valley, we trust that you will join us and enjoy one of the best views in Cape Town.

Please note that our kitchen takes its last food orders for lunch at 14:30 and for dinner at 20:30.

[Regrettably, we do not allow children under the age of 10 in the restaurant and do not have a children's menu to offer.]

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Panoramic vineyard views stretching to False Bay and the bustling open kitchen do nothing to detract from the exploratory and constantly evolving cuisine. The Beau Constantia wine estate, home to chef Ivor Jones, is where Liam Tomlin’s concept has become destination dining worthy of a flight. During the day there’s the vista; at night candles flicker in harmony with the hum of happy diners.

Order four waves of two dishes to share or indulge in all eight little plates. There’s bread and oysters to start, and if space permits, enjoy the heavenly desserts. The wine list features local options, including selections from the estate itself, or you may opt for the wine pairing. The menu evolves continually, driven by Ivor’s insatiable curiosity and love for experimentation. There’s always a Chefs Warehouse risotto to keep regulars placated—it might be with BBQ corn purée, black garlic, and brown butter with thyme.

All dishes impress, but the Siqokelele ‘mille-feuille’ is a triumph. The Xhosa word translates to ‘we gather’, and the layers indeed gather: king oyster mushrooms, pecan nut relish (the nuts sourced from the Northern Cape), and the star of the show—duck liver parfait, with the duck cooked over burning bay leaves in a wood-fired oven. The garnishing includes translucent orange flowers made from cured egg yolk, preserved lemon rind, bramble caviar, and clove-poached pears resting on porcini mushrooms from Newlands Forest.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 02h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h00

Reviews (570)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Karen W. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    Wonderful experience. Great setting and exceptional cooking

  • Johan M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Feb 26
    We did the lunch menu and while the menu and service started off well, it tapered off halfway through.

  • Thomas E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 19 Feb 26
    Simply everything was perfect! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

  • Reimer H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Evan D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Feb 26
    CWBC has long been my favourite restaurant in Cape Town and I make a point of eating there each year when I visit. This time, with the addition of some terrific new dishes, it felt like everything had been kicked up a notch. There was not a false note in the meal, which was outstanding. Cape Town has a lot of excellent (and increasingly expensive) restaurants but for me, Beau Constantia is in a class of its own. It is relaxed fine dining without any pretension, just a lot of skill, thought and hard work served up in a glorious setting by the best waitstaff in town.

  • Barbara H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Feb 26
    A perfect dinner with a sensational view!

  • Patrick S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Feb 26
    We had a very nice lunch at Beau Costantia. We are fan of CW concept. We had a bit rough start asking the risotto without cheese, but after that the food and service was excellent.

  • Christopher R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Feb 26
    A great lunch! Absolutely no negatives

  • Thilo A. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    Food and place was perfect. Service was great. Highly recommended.

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