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Idiom Wines Somerset West

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Fine Dining
Location Pointer VWWR+44X Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa
4.8
(2719 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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Idiom wines is based in the heart of the Helderberg range. This southernmost part of the Stellenbosch wine region provides the backdrop and the perfect climatic conditions for the incredible range of wines. A celebration of terroir, unusual varietals and masterful blends, Idiom is so-called because it is home to the Cape expression of so many European classics. The Cape Idiom, if you will.

The Idiom Restaurant and Wine Tasting Centre offers world-class and informative tasting experiences that showcase Idiom’s flagship blends, signature Italian varietal wines and rare limited release 900 Series wines. Explore the ‘Cape Idiom’ of the great wine regions of the world, while taking in architecture, views, and Italian-South African wines. Guests are also able to embark on a virtual journey through the main wine regions of Italy at the Vinotria Italian Wine Library – a display of 250 wines from all over Italy distributed by Bottega Family Wines in South Africa.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 16h00
  • Sunday 10h00 - 16h00

Reviews (2719)

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    Breakfast at Idiom Wine Restaurant is the kind of experience you plan your morning around. Breathtaking mountain views with the ocean shimmering in the distance, a calm, relaxed atmosphere, and impeccable service from start to finish. The Decadent Breakfast Duology was rich, fresh, and beautifully done, paired with a smooth latte, it was perfection. If you love slow mornings, scenic views, and good food, this one’s a must.

  • Mary H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Feb 26
    Fantastic venue, great views and excellent meal and service!

  • Claudia U. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    Lovely to be back, wonderful sunset, we did not like our pizza. The bathrooms had no water apparently when we mentioned it to the kitchen staff we were told, will put it back on?? In the middle of dinner service how strange

  • Jacobs Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    I would recommend that you put up a sign outside to warn guests of the uneven paving stones. I fell and hurt myself badly; very fortunately I did not break a bone! I would have appreciated if the staff/manager could have assisted me by bring out the Kitchen's first-aid kit. The restaurant was busier than during previous visits due to the season; however I think service or atten tiveness can be improved in general Service was slow. Other than above I would still recommend the place. Food was tasty and excellent.Presentation, beautiful.

  • Marie-helene s. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    We had a wonderful family dinner at Idiom. Everyone ordered something different, and every dish impressed us with its taste and quality. Idiom offers great value for money, and the waiters were friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to accommodate a lacto-free dessert for one of us. You truly can’t beat the view — it’s stunning and definitely worth the short drive into the mountains.

  • Charles-Henry M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    It was a wonderful moment. Food was delicious, wine and explanations too. Many thanks to the team ! Very professional …

  • Juergen Z. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 Jan 26
    The food was already verry good last year, but this year it is even better. The best sea bas I had ever

  • Elena W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Meike B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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