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Orangerie at Le Lude

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer 11 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.9
(3743 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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Along with formal training in Europe, Chef Nicolene Barrow worked at the world-famous Le Gavroche Restaurant in London before setting up Orangerie at Le Lude. Here classical French cuisine is presented with a contemporary twist; the purist, disciplined approach of the European masters combined with a hint of individual, modern creativity where what is on the plate is presented looking as good as it tastes.

A seasonal menu offers the finest, freshest ingredients found in the forests, meadows, mountains and seas of the Cape, resulting in a selection of dishes offered in an environment conducive to making permanent Franschhoek memories.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 10h00 - 17h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 10h00 - 17h00

Reviews (3743)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Lucy Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Frank U. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 13 Jul 25
    It was our fourth visit this year and this place is a gourmet secret. Check it out yourself

  • John S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lecia D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Jul 25
    We celebrated my birthday at Le Lude with friends at the restaurant. It was a wonderful celebration and one we will always remember. Our friends absolutely loved the food, the gorgeous venue and the whole experience. We were waited on by 2 very professional, friendly and attentive waitrons. Our glasses were never empty!! The food (as always) was totally delicious and everyone (10 people) loved their meals and our friends are real ‘foodies’. We enjoyed the champaign (obviously) and paid corkage to bring our own wine which was appreciated. A gorgeous carrot cake was made as my birthday cake and in general we were treated like royalty. The whole experience was very special xx a big thank you to the team. I only hope we were not too noisy! I know we will be back xxx

  • Van Rensburg Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Jul 25
    Simply the best!

  • Virginie C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Jul 25
    An unforgettable dining experience at Orangerie at Le Lude! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour, you could truly taste the care and creativity behind every plate. The highlight of the meal was without a doubt the cheese soufflé…light, airy, and incredibly indulgent. A true standout and easily one of the best we’ve ever had! Service was equally impressive: warm, attentive, and effortlessly professional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and ensured every moment was enjoyable. The setting is elegant and serene, making it the perfect place for a relaxed, refined meal. We’re already looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommended to anyone visiting the Franschhoek area and is a must-visit gem.

  • Francois D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Jun 25
    Superbe restaurant bistro with really good food and not overpriced. The service we got was overwhelming as the restaurant was not too busy in winter. I do recommend.

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