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Lust Bistro & Bakery

Bistro Breakfast Pizza Vegetarian Friendly Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer 5X73+48 Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa, South Africa
4.4
(591 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 (591)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.3
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.4
  • Deborah B. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    Service was good given the circumstances, run the vines was hosted there.,so very very busy.

  • Anna J. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Jun 25
    Staff dont understand english

  • Raynard Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Really great experience, great food and service. I will be back.

  • Xander Dined: 1 month ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Food was cold and very one dimensional. Had the breakfast burrito. Completely overpriced for what we got. Staff friendly and ambience nice

  • Carol H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Sophia from wine tasting was INCREDIBLE and Antoinette from Bistro was AMAZING. These are assets to your business!!

  • Pierre P. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    Absolute amazing food, the staff was amazing and very helpful- would definitely recommend for events or just going out for lunch to The Bistro! My sisters 60th birthday celebration was one to be remembered by all due to everything being perfect at the venue. Keep up the good work.

  • Sarah W. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Fabian H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • THRISHEN K. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Judith S. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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