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Lust Bistro & Bakery

Bistro Burgers Café style
Location Pointer 5X73+48 Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa, South Africa
4.6
(585 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate

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There is nothing like a familiar welcome to create an atmosphere of warmth, a sense of coming home and of good things prepared with love.

The Lust Bistro & Bakery enfolds you with that feeling of belonging that fills up your senses with satisfaction. Cradled in the folds of the peaceful Vrede en Lust wine estate in Franschhoek, the Lust Bistro & Bakery entices one’s surroundings with the tantalising aromas of freshly baked artisan bread – imaginative creations of Jean Pierre Smith, patron chef and baker extraordinaire whose lunchtime chalkboard presents a constantly intriguing invitation of discovery.

From breakfast to late lunch, there is something for everyone: salads crisp with dew-fresh seasonal garden produce, cakes just out the oven, cheese and charcuterie platters boasting South African specialities, mouthwatering chicken and beef dishes all exquisitely presented. The Lust Bistro & Bakery is definitely an experience you do not want to miss.

Booking is essential for Lust Bistro’s Sunday Buffet lunch where Jean Pierre takes the hearth oven through its paces with a selection of slow cooked roasts.

Free Wi-Fi makes Lust Bistro a great spot to conduct a business meeting, or to spend the afternoon working off site. If it feels like a home away from home, it’s probably because the family kitchen in the original Vrede en Lust manor house inspired the décor.

Pop in for an early bird breakfast or a late morning coffee, grab a light snack or linger over a bistro lunch and discover why Lust Bistro has become one of Franschhoek’s favourite places to meet and eat.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Thursday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Friday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Saturday 07h30 - 17h00
  • Sunday 08h00 - 16h00

Reviews (585)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Chantal V. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nereen B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Aug 26
    Our waiter was friendly and patient, and the food was tasty. My husband had the burger and really enjoyed it. Overall, we had a lovely dining experience.

  • Pat Dined: 3 weeks ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Aug 26
    Extremely disappointing experience. Most of the items we ordered from the menu where not available. I would have preferred to be told upfront so we could then make a decision to stay or go somewhere else. The management need to be trained in customer service and basic communication. The food we ordered form the now very limited menu was to a good standard and the waiter did try and was friendly. Not sure I would recommend this venue. Pity.

  • Alan T. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Aug 26
    Great oxtail and clients meals looked good too. Nice, uncomplicated place to eat.

  • Alexa K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Aug 26
    A beautiful bistro with good food and service. Second time we've been and it was just as enjoyable. Team are very accommodating and obliging. We will definitely be back.

  • Lawrence R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 11 Aug 26
    This was my first visit and with road works aplenty in the area the restaurant was quite hard to find. Maybe you can indicate in your online information exactly how to get to the right spot on the wine estate, and where parking can be found? The meal was excellent, as was the service, and the warmth from the fireplace inside was very welcome. This place is a gem.

  • Sonika T. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Coco M. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
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