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The French Connection Bistro

French
Location Pointer 48 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
4.6
(2296 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Fireplace

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Menu
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The French Connection is a charming bistro-style restaurant with a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere. Chef Patron, Matthew Gordon, has created a simple, yet enticing menu, guaranteed to suit all palates.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00

Reviews (2296)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Michele O. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Sep 25
    Exceptional food. Can not recommend this restaurant more. Will be back VERY soon

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Mon 15 Sep 25:
    Thanks very much for the wonderful review and we look forward to seeing you again very soon. Regards Matthew (Owner)

  • Christian S. Dined: 5 days ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Sep 25
    No smoking area for lunch outside

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Mon 15 Sep 25:
    Hi Christian Thanks for the feedback. We have been a non- smoking restaurant for many years and we find that by far the majority of our visitors are non smokers. Regards Matthew (Owner)

  • Mark L. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    Food and staff is amazing. We visited twice during our trip to Franschhoek.

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Mon 15 Sep 25:
    Many thanks for your ongoing support and the wonderful feedback. We appreciate it!

  • Charn E. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Eileen G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Sep 25
    Lovely hot tasty food in a central location in a beautiful town

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Mon 15 Sep 25:
    Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We appreciate it. We hope to see you back again soon!

  • Daniel S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    The main meal was good……desserts are a three out of ten…..but the service and location EXCELLENT!!!! Hopefully the chef(s) will improve on the desserts….thank you……

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Thu 04 Sep 25:
    Many thanks for the review and the constructive feedback. The feedback on the desserts is disappointing. When you have a moment, please consider sending me a bit more detail so I can follow up with the kitchen team. I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of it! Regards Matthew (Owner) matt@gordonsa.com

  • Rene S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
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