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La Colombe Constantia

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
French
Location Pointer Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Nek
4.8
(3161 reviews)
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  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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La Colombe is one of South Africas most iconic and internationally acclaimed fine dining establishments. Originally founded on the historic Constantia Uitsig wine estate, it relocated under new ownership to the picturesque Silvermist organic wine estate at the top of Constantia Nek, with breathtaking views overlooking the Constantia wine valley, False Bay and Hout Bay.

Chef Proprietor Scot Kirtons philosophy and approach lies in the fusion of Asian and French cuisine and the pursuit of excellence and perfection on each plate, resulting in numerous local and international awards.

The freshest seasonal produce, uncomplicated clean flavours and classical elegance are the essence of his inspiration and passion for food. Scots delivery of classic signature dishes and his endless array of sublime new inspirations form the mainstay of La Colombes Tasting Menu.

With impeccable service and an award-winning winelist, La Colombe is a truly unforgettable experience.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Regular swallows return for more than just another flutter of the legendary tuna in a tin at Silvermist Forest, Constantia. New and astonishing dishes illustrate why this world-class restaurant continues to clock up awards and accolades. Slick and sensational, it’s a murmuration of flavours—800 plates glide out of the kitchen during four hours of service under the wings of executive chef James Gaag.

The ‘dove nest’ starts the show with chef James’s favourite ingredient three ways—an ode to his mother who grows these Jerusalem artichokes. An artistic array of fresh ingredients, introduced tableside, indicates the backbone of the adventure. The charcuterie trolley is a feast of tastes and textures that, at first glance, belie the many months that have gone into perfecting each element in the restaurant’s innovation lab. From chickpea and lentil to salmon gravlax, KZN duck ham to Wagyu biltong with white onion mousse, it is clear how this innovative craftsman will always push the envelope. Components are spicy, techniques cutting edge, and every part of the produce journey is interrogated and honed.

The wine flights are impressive and popular. The clandestine cellar experience, led by passionate sommelier Michelle Erasmus, is a worthy addition. Guests leave their phones in a box before entering her enviable underground ‘office’. The silence and intimacy add to the intrigue as you witness her ability to pair a rare vintage with a veritable feast of flavours in one dish…smoked quail, foie gras, dried plum, truffle, and exotic mushrooms dovetail beautifully.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30

Reviews (3161)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Orin R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Jun 26
    Eating at La Colombe is always an event, but this menu reminded me why it’s still SA’s flagship. Sourdough, Jersey Butter, Truffle Classic La Colombe opener. Crackling sourdough, jersey butter whipped to silk, truffle shaved like it’s no one’s business. Comfort food, but make it fine dining. Tuna ‘La Colombe’ Signature dish for a reason. The precision here is insane - clean cuts, perfect balance, that unmistakable La Colombe restraint. This is why they’ve held 2 hats for so long. Tiger Prawn & Quail, Tandoori, Labneh Bold move pairing tandoori with quail, but it works. Prawn stayed sweet, labneh gave the cool contrast. You can taste the chefs having fun while staying elegant. Aged Duck, Smoked Parsnip, Quince The showstopper. That duck - fatty, deep, aged perfectly so it just melted. Smoked parsnip and quince lifted it so it never felt heavy. My only note: for a dish with that much flavor and such a big plate presence, the protein felt a bit light. Needed a bit more duck to match the “honeys” of intensity it was putting down. I replaced mine with wagyu, to be honest there was not alot of protein, i'd even pay more Artichoke, Hazelnut, Chocolate La Colombe doesn’t do safe desserts. Artichoke + chocolate sounds risky, but the hazelnut ties it together. Vegetable Garden vibes right to the end. Service Flawless. La Colombe service is what it should be warm, clued-up, and they really looked after us all night. Even with the duck portion thing, you leave feeling cared for, not just fed. Verdict:This is why La Colombe is still La Colombe. World-class technique, vegetables treated like luxury ingredients, and hospitality that makes you want to stay for another round. 9/10. I’d be back tomorrow

  • Trine R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Jun 26
    We read somewhere that a visit to La Colombe should be on your bucket list for a visit whilst visiting Cape Town or at least somewhere you should enjoy at least once in you life. And it was totally worth it. One of the best food experiences we have ever had and with beautiful wine pairings. The card on our table said: " Food is our theatre., we hope you enjoy the show" - and trust me - it was really a show! Every course was perfectly put together, and the wine accompanying it was splendid. Only thing there is to complain about is those fools saying that a visit to La Colombe should be on your bucket list for a visit whilst visiting Cape Town or at least somewhere you should enjoy at least once in you life. Already after the first bite, your are already planning to return.... and trust me, we will be back.

  • Andrew A. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Jun 26
    Absolutely impressive experience. World class!! We have eaten at some of the finest restaurants in Cape Town and around the world. The cuisine at La Colombe is a phenomenal experience. Starting with the superb esthetics of each plate, the senses mount with each bite. The service was superior with each person displaying a passion and wonderful humour. Yes, we were very pleased with our experience!

  • Hayden G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maria F. Dined: 5 days ago
    3
    Food 5.0
    Value N/A
    Service 1.0
    Ambience N/A

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Jun 26
    We had a disappointing experience. Our bottle of wine was spilled by the waiters and, instead of replacing with a new bottle as they told us they would , the sommelier, thru a coravein process, put a little more into our bottle. We complained, as you shouldn’t mix two bottles of wine and we were not asked to taste the new bottle. They reluctantly gave us a new bottle, but they first yanked away our existing glasses that we were drinking. As if to say, you are not going to have any “free” wine. Very poor way of handling the incident.

  • Xinyi X. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Deirdre K. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    This was a wonderful experience that meets Michelin level expectations all the way. Just wish it had not been after dark so we could have appreciated the outdoor scenery more as well. 5 stars!

  • Kevin Baudhuin K. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    Hilton and the rest of team made everything amazing!

  • Tess W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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