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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.5
(1219 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

Specials

Opening To Autmn.

Join us for a special womens event. Featuring Dr Milandre Vlok, Holistic Intimacy Coach and founder of B-U Coaching Studio, sharing her journey into authentic intimacy through reconnecting with the feminine heart, body, and spirit. Price - R495 per person.

  • Thu, 7 May
  • Thursday only: 10:30 - 14:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 16 Apr 2026

Reviews (1219)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Barbara S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Apr 26
    It was a great experience. We celebrated birthday there and we got the sweetest surprise served by our waiter Who made it very special, with a birthday song! Thank you for an unforgettable evening.

  • Madeleine V. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Apr 26
    Excellent food and ambience as always. Service is unfortunately not like it used to be.

  • Laurie T. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Apr 26
    A welcome return to Coopmanhuijs and the lovely Helena's restaurant, Both our dinner on Easter Sunday and breakfast the following morning was absolutely delicious! Excellent, friendly staff as always,

  • Christian G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Apr 26
    The best addr.for Lunch and Breakfast in Stellenbosch City. We come back. Many tks! Christian & Christel, Bielefeld

  • Michael D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Zoe K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    My new favourite restaurant in Stellies. I love everything about the food and service

  • Marianne B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Mar 26
    We had a wonderful dinner at Helena‘s. A place we recommend.

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Mar 26
    The Dinner at Helenas was very good. The atmosphere, the food and the service were excellent. We really enjoyed it.

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