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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.6
(1206 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • WiFi

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Rated #4 of 236 restaurants in Stellenbosch as voted for by client reviews on the leading global restaurant review platform. Rated #1 African Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Helena’s Restaurant aims to serve heritage food with finesse, often with a subtle twist in the detail – turning the familiar into the spectacular. The menu is designed to reflect the bounty of the Cape, with specific emphasis on freshness and food provenance. At Helena’s, good unpretentious food and special wine add to the pleasures of life.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30

Reviews (1206)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.4
  • Markus Farnleitner Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Jun 25
    Wonderful food

  • Maureen B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    We were the only table in the indoor restaurant which was quite nice as we could hear each other clearly. The food was plentiful and well prepared without being exceptional. The pear and beet salad was tasty if a bit heavy handed with the dressing. The prawn starter was enjoyed if light on the prawns. The Pot Au Feu was good without being memorable, the curried line fish was enjoyed and the lamb curry was good again without being memorable. The malva pudding was dry but the sago with guavas was good. The prices were relatively high given that the food wasn't exceptional. As we were the only diners, the service was good.

  • Desmond K. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    My wife and I both enjoyed very good quality steaks with potato and veg followed by enjoyable tasty desserts.

  • Kim E. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    OK meal, lacked ambience.

  • Sebastian S. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    Very good food and perfect service.

  • Leon Rossouw Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 13 May 25
    All the staff are truly friendly and well spoken. The attention to detail for Mother's Day was exceptional! Thank you for a very special lunch experience!

  • Ilze R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle W. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    What a wonderful experience! The service was next level, and the food was delicious. Really interesting flavour combinations, and perfectly cooked. I wish I could remember our waiter's name - he looked after us so well! We can't wait to go back.

  • Jackie H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 May 25
    Was recommended by our tour guide food was delicious

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