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La Colombe at Silvermist

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Fine Dining French
Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7848, South Africa
(1184 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

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

The flagship and the original of the La Colombe group, set in the Silvermist estate, continues to exceed expectations. Evidence of their innovation lab, where chef James Gaag and his team ‘play’, is gloriously evident on each exultant plate.

The ubiquitous doves nest of a kalamansi, lemongrass and ginger drink starts the multi-course experience. You can choose from a chef’s or reduced menu, vegetation or reduced vegetarian, with or without an iconic, classic or non-alcoholic wine flight.

Brace yourself for an unforgettable charcuterie presentation tableside of two chorizo sausages, one made from Langkloof wild boar, the other from chickpea and lentil. Plus trout gravalax, duck and wagyu, each with a heavenly accompaniment to spread on your milk bun. Diners come from all over the world to enjoy Tuna La Colombe served with a blind tasting in a black glass.

Service is passionate, informative and seamless with the large team moving swiftly and unobtrusively in their black suits from the open kitchen to the tables draped in white linen. Being invited to enjoy the ‘wine cellar experience’ is a highlight, as is the obligatory leaving of your phones at your table…deserving of the Haute Performance Programme of Wine award.

Latter courses like the cheese and honey (stout willis, Stanford smoked Gruyere and baked Camenbert) and the nostalgic dessert crafted from Jerusalem artichokes, jivara and hazelnut, continue to impress. The petit four chest notes the end of a world-class culinary journey that is sure to satisfy anyone who has taken a flight from anywhere in the world.

Reviews (1184)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Kate C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 May 24
    Our meal was wonderful and certainly lived up to the stunning location. Our servers were enthusiastic and informative. Every morsal was different, exciting and the "banal" was made completely delicious. Thank you

  • Delali D. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 May 24
    Amazing experience!

  • Tamara R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 May 24
    Amazing dining experience! Loved every single dish and the wine pairing. Highly recommended!

  • Tim P. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    We go to La Colombe, at least once a year but, always on my birthday. It’s the perfect place to enjoy one’s good fortune and experience the best of what one of SA’s culinary stars has to offer! LC never rests on its many laurels; in the last year, there have been very positive tweaks that takes the menu and presentation (theatre) to the next level. The new Bread and Charcuterie course is stunning, butter and pates have been designed to match one another but, in doing so, designed, shaped and coloured with gels to look like fruit, eg apples, and vegetables, eg mushroom. The flavours and textures are outrageous. You meet chefs on two occasions, a trolley to show the range of ingredients used in the menu and the palette cleanser. Staff are knowledgable and attentive, cocktails are such fun and distract from the need to consult the wine list, presented on cork pages! We were thrilled to continue our tradition! In SA terms, it is very expensive, with regard to the same standards in Europe and US, extremely cheap. It’s off the beaten CPT culinary track and the dining room is bettered elsewhere, in terms of interior design, warmth and privacy, if that is what you prefer. If you are a foodie, especially a visitor, you have to experience La Colombe, the flagship restaurant of the best portfolio and one Capetonians can be very proud of.

  • Debora C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    What a way to spend an afternoon! Georgia, Michelle, and the entire staff were extraordinary. From the gracious welcome through each course presentation, and the wine cellar experience, we were surprised and delighted every step of the way. We look forward to our next visit!

  • Stephanie A. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    It was a wonderful experience and I loved every second of it! Fantastic food and service

  • Soyisile M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    Amazing experience! Worth every penny spent!

  • Anar S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 May 24
    The tasting menu experience was absolutely amazing and the teamwork to take the experience to another level by all restaurant staff was beautiful to watch.

  • Van Kaam K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 May 24
    We had a wonderful experience at La Colombe and the atmosphere was great. Good views, friendly staff, not too stiff. Excellent wine arrangements!

  • Savannah R. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 May 24
    Such a beautiful experience. My compliments to Chef James and the rest of the La Colombe team

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  • Wednesday 12h00 - 13h45, 19h00 - 20h30
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