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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.5
(1270 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 (1270)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Frederick V. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Dec 25
    Great venue 😺

  • Dennis D. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    Thank you KG for a wonderful evening, we had amazing food and a lovely evening with you and your team. Best greetings!

  • Andy B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Nov 25
    First class as ever no more to say.

  • Geoff H. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Nov 25
    The bisque did not have much flavour. Not enough fish stock and too much cream but the fish and prawns wre good.

  • Tanja P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Jens A. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Robert-Jan W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Nov 25
    With high expectations we booked a table at Helena’s with our last visit in January 2025 in our minds. The food was good but we were not blown away as before so therefore a bit disappointed. However the waiter was very friendly and a good host; his wine suggestion was spot on so that was very nice. A bit noisy sitting on the porch but that was our fault; next time we’ll definitely book inside!

  • Camille S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Nov 25
    Kg was our waitress she was very kind and professional

  • Geert D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 19 Nov 25
    Top!

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