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The French Connection Bistro

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48 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690

4.6

(2336 reviews)

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Outdoor Seating
Fireplace

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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.

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48 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690

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 (2336)

4.6 out of 5.0

Based on the past 12 months

Food 4.7

Value 4.5

Service 4.7

Ambience 4.6

Moira B. Dined: 3 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Mon 20 Oct 25
A visit to the French Connection in Franschhoek ticks all the boxes - from the welcome to the meal to the service - all outstanding. Our waitress was great with a delightful sense of humor; we enjoyed superb service - and the meal top drawer - every visit is special in every way.

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lindsay s. Dined: 3 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Sun 19 Oct 25
Excellent as always - highly recommend.

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Jens W. Dined: 4 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Sat 18 Oct 25
Perfect dinner

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Andy M. Dined: 5 days ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Fri 17 Oct 25
We’ll be back

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Jan M. Dined: 1 week ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
Only critic , would have preferred different table , but not a problem , its server superb

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Gary L. Dined: 6 days ago
4.5

Food 4.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

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Peter S. Dined: 1 week ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
We return each year. Excellent all round!

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