la colombe

i haven’t had such an amazing fine dining experience in quite a while but this was really tops it . the food was incredible - we had a 10 course meal with some lovely pallet cleansers in between. theservicewas incredible and the decor was lovely - really a beautiful experience. my favorite being the wagyu beef as well as the tuna

had to have the 7-course tasting menu, because it looked great. and it was. every course was superb, with unique taste combinations. the staff are incredibly well informed andserviceis excellent. the food is not unduly rich in flavor, as is sometimes the case at fine dining spots. fantastic wine selection too.

the food was a brilliant fusion of sublime tastes and visual stimulation . both flavors and presentation were on point ! the wines were sumptuous and superbly paired with their respective dishes.servicewas excellent both the waitstaff and sommelier were informative friendly and attentive . i felt the bland decorative style of the restaurant with average round tables did detract from the overall experience. all in all a wonderful and highly recommended spot!

we had the most taste bud tingling food. expensive yes but worth it for a celebration.servicewas very attentive. so everything pretty spot on. but what one expects from a top class restaurant like a top class hotel is a feeling of pampering and no negativity throughout the entire stay. we could only get a booking for 1.30 pm. no problem. lovely waitress explained the choice of 2 tasting menus one short and one the full gourmet menu. when it was time to take the order and after we had all chosen, we were informed that only the short menu could be chosen as the kitchen closes at 2 pm.
so the negativity began. a jarring feeling spoiling the pampered ,nothing is too much trouble feelings. we had not been warned of the kitchen closure and had been offered a choice of menus.
the chef stuck to his guns and the celebratory feeling was starting to wane. no no no la colombo. this is wrong for such a high end restaurant. why are you allowed to book for 1.30pm if the kitchen closes at 2pm ??? why were not told of these important facts as we walked in
the chef begrudgingly said we could have the longer menu. we didn’t as we felt it was too much trouble and had decided by then what we wanted

i thought i wouldn’t send a review as everyone sees this restaurant as untouchable

thanks to our attitude we had a wonderful time.
please make sure your guests feel pampered from beginning to end as that is what they are paying for and is almost, as important as the wonderful food

after months of trying to get a booking i finally did .the vegetarian tasting menu alone had my mouth watering and left me so inspired. each savory dish had the perfect balance of creamy and crunch .i was blown away by the quinoa cake which was so delicious. the craft of each chef came through on all dishes .my favorite dish was the risotto, however ,i wished it was presented better on the plate .amazingserviceand amazing staff .will be back again to be inspired

i was over the moon when i was finally able to make (and keep) a reservation here and woke up in an excellent mood on the day. 

the journey to the restaurant once you drive through the gates is quite a steep trek but it the scenery is so captivating you would even drive past the restaurant if possible. i was warmly and efficiently greeted and not made to feel like a burden or left out for choosing to dine alone  - i hate it when restaurants do that. i had already ordered my food when making the booking soservicestarted quite promptly - the bread course was laid out before me with each element explained by the chef as he came and pretty much made the "butter" from scratch on the table in front of me. 
the signature tuna course was fun and exciting as i got to open a tuna can to get to my meal - i'm all for gimmicks so this will always be a win. the wine that was suggested by the sommelier was perfect and he hit the nail on the head when suggesting it. there was a course that was served in a secret room and i would highly recommend that you pay that bit extra to try it out if you can, you won't regret it. 

the staff were great, food exceptional, decor and scenery to die for and i would really call this place a theatre of cuisine. 

everyone should come here at least once in their lifetime.

had the testing menu & it was absolutely fantastic.
the food is unique and innovative. theserviceis great and setting is beautiful. felt like i was in a wood cabin in the alps. solid 10/10

what a lovely experience, know that this restaurant is the world top 100 restaurant and the best in africa, can not say no to that;-). and the food theservicethe diversified experience really amazed me! everything had wow effect. the garden thing was defiantly fantastic! if i am in town again will defiantly go back again!

so absolutely delicious! thank you to scott and his amazing chefs for fabricating a taste bud extravaganza on a plate. theservicewas impeccable as always and the gin selection was great. the full 5.0

ooh la la colombe!

i recently had the most incredible mid-week lunch here with a friend and what a treat it was.

with its outstanding reputation, our expectations were high, and it definitely met all of them.

theserviceis excellent from the moment that you're ushered to your table until you're presented with a scott kirten signed copy of the menu in an envelope along with your bill.

service staff are attentive and friendly and explained the menu items well.

i ordered the vegetarian winter menu which included wild mushrooms, quail egg, pickles, the famous la colombe canned corn,
butternut risotto, bulgar wheat, coriander and soubise and various palate cleansers (including a gastronomic ice lolly) along with a cleverly themed 'taste test' dessert game. every dish was beautifully and creatively plated.

the mushrooms were mild on the palette and didn't leave me wondering were unusual flavours were coming from, as i was expecting, but every dish to follow did exactly that.

my favourite dish was the taste test, which constituted 5 little dessert items on different colored plates, which you had to match to their corresponding palette taste (sweet, sour, umami etc.) on the game card.

i'm definitely going to come back for their full vegetarian menu at some stage.

absolutely stunning estate! their food is reminiscent to seasonal flavours and organic produce! there is a calm during lunchtimeserviceand even live music! the decor is contemporary and rustic, but there's also old fashioned couches. also beware of pigs running through the gardens, never mind the ducks and chickens 🐷 🐣 i'd also recommend wine tasting! it's organic too 😀 anddddddd their pastries are made early that same day and made damn well! the lemon meringue is harmonious with a tangy sweetness!

had the reduced tasting menu on friday evening. overall, the food was pretty awesome and theservicewas great too. just 2 things - the decor really could be improved. i get the whole minimalist vibe, but i felt like i came to the dining room after everyone had eaten and left and i was hoping to pick up some left overs. it just looks too sparse for my liking. and the 2nd thing is the "chicken" dish. it really equated to some sauce on a plate with a roll. even the chicken skin was tiny pieces of skin that just disappeared in the little bit of sauce. now that the 2 "improvement opportunities" have been dealt with... let's get to the rest. wow!!!! what awesome food. i really wanted to lick my plate most of the time. it was that good. the oyster, the tuna, the scallop and pork belly. oh heavens! just delicious. the fish was amazeballs and the lamb and sweet breads were tasty, but if i had to choose again, i'd go with the fish. the cheese desert was interesting and the berries were divine. overall, an absolutely divine experience, that will be remembered by my taste buds for a long long time. yum! note: added pics of protégé in franschoek, which is an asso iatdd restaurant, and doesn't seem to be loaded on zomato.

had the absolute pleasure of joining the la colombe team for lunch a few days ago and what an amazing experience, we've decided no trip to cape town would be complete without a meal here... if we can get a reservation of course! what's special about this place is that not only is the food incredible but so is the service, there is a relaxed ambience that allows you to truly enjoy every moment without the pretentious atmosphere so prevalent in other highly rated restaurants. their eat out award for bestservicein sa is most definitely deserved. i'd recommend the 13 rather than the 8 course tasting menu as the portions aren't big and everything is definitely worth a taste. the best dish we tried has to be the cheese course, three ages of boerenkaas with pickled onions and walnut ice cream... original... delicious... still dreaming about it! beautiful example of a restaurant that appreciates the people who make what they do possible, the diners.

the food, wine, setting andserviceare all impeccable! by far my favourite restaurant to date in cape town. we went as a large party with a few vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters and an allergen here or there but they could not have been more accommodating. the food itself was delicious and we all agreed that although some combinations were unexpected, they were all wonderfully paired and beautifully presented. greatservicewith the staff knowing every inch of the food and wine menu too. will definitely recommend la colombe as a first choice for foodies or anyone entertaining guests.

expectations were high when we dined at la colombe, and booking four months in advance we had months to get excited for the experience. the setting is very intimate with tables spaced well apart and tablecloths ironed onto each table pristinely. theserviceis super slick and attentive, our waiter savio was one of the best waiters i've ever been served by, he knew the menu and wine list back to front, and made proper, honest recommendations with regards to the selections which we really appreciated. the manageress also gave us a few complimentary glasses of wine to taste with other courses and everything ran like a well oiled machine. the food was outstanding, every course was a gradual progression in terms of flavours building up beautifully and we were really impressed with the attention to detail. this is one of the best restaurants in south africa and you absolutely have to try it.