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The Werf Restaurant at Boschendal

Contemporary Fine Dining
Location Pointer 4XGG+9F, Pniel, South Africa
4.4
(383 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • WiFi
  • Wine Estate

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Please note that The Werf Restaurant is currently operating at limited capacity due to ongoing renovations. As a result, the conservatory and deck area overlooking the gardens are temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

We would also like to inform you of roadworks currently affecting several key roads leading to Boschendal, including:

Paarl Main Road (R101)
Klapmuts/Simondium Road (exit from the N1)
Simondium Road (R45) right at the turnoff to Boschendal
If you're traveling from Cape Town, the roadworks may cause delays of up to 1 hour. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit, whether for an event or a reservation.

Positioned in the beautifully revamped original cellar of the Manor House is where you’ll find our Werf Restaurant. This unique dining establishment focuses on presenting contemporary soil-to-fork cuisine using only the best available local, seasonal, and ethically sourced ingredients.

Our sharing plate menu features produce from the farm and our Werf Food Garden, the bright, lively colours of which are visible from the conservatory.

Diners can look forward to signature dishes such as our Black Angus beef, Forest Reared Duroc pork, and freshly picked herbs and vegetables.

We require a deposit of R150p/p to secure your booking.
Full pre-payment is required upon booking our Sunday Sharing Lunch specifically.
Please be aware that 10% gratuity will be automatically included in the final bill for groups of 8 or more guests.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (383)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.3
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Keenen Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 03 Jul 25
    A stunning restaurant with delicious food and even tastier wine. A beautiful, fresh and wholesome experience.

  • Dale R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • William R. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Jun 25
    Excellent food and services

  • Judd N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ian Dined: 1 month ago
    3.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Jun 25
    When I booked I visited the venue and was assured that we would have a table in the front of the restaurant with a clear view of the gardens and the mountains. I was extremely disappointed when I arrived at the restaurant and found that we were seated in a dark room without any view of the outside world because the restaurant was being renovated. I had guests here from Australia and America for my father's 90th birthday celebration, and had selected the Werf specifically for the view after viewing 9 other venues in Franschhoek . I understand from the manager on the day that the renovations were running late, but I should have been informed of this and had the option to cancel. Instead I arrived with all my guests to something that was no better than a dingy school hall. A sheepish apology from the manager is simply not good enough.

  • Quay v. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0
  • Mark C. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 18 May 25
    Was pretty good food but only reasonable value for money. Staff was friendly enough but not what I’d consider fine dining.

  • Norbert B. Dined: 2 months ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 May 25
    my last visit.

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