the three ducks- les trois canards

we both had fillet steaks for lunch.foodwas good though the the steak was slightly overdone relative to the preference requested. service was competent though not polished! on the downside a number of "floating staff" who are pretty noisy and not seeming to add value!

held my son's baptism lunch here for 50 guests. thefoodwas prepared well and they made the christening cake. could not fault a thing, guests left happy and loved the quaint french atmosphere.

i loved everything about this restaurant from the decor to the friendly staff. seated outside next to the water taps was so cooling for a hots summer day in pretoria. i give theirfoodtwo thumbs up. delightful dining experience experience.

this place is amazing! romantic, intimate with beautiful decor and great ambiance. for the service: 10/10. thefoodis really exquisite . the ingredients is very fresh and everything was very well prepared. i have been to all the fine dining establishment in pretoria and this one is by far the best without being too expensive. would highly recommend!!

quant restaurant with a great ambiance deeper in. foodand service was ok. not cheap. updated menu attached in pics. felt a bit “employee run” without any personal interaction from the chef like in some previous reviews.

what a delightful & delicious meal we had. starting off with the bread and various pate to our main meal. i had the chef’s recommendation of the sole in a wine sauce. and my partner had the kingklip thermodor. both plates offoodwere very tasty and thoroughly enjoyable. we finished off with coffees

we have read reviews about les trois canards for a couple of months now, so was very excited to finally experience it for ourselves!

as some of the previous reviews state, don't be mislead by the reataurant's exterior and streetview - from the outside it looks like a french streetcafé where you can have a quick panini and coffee. but as you walk through the front café, the beautiful background music sets the atmosphere fitting the serene vibe of the restaurant at the back - crisp white tablecloths, shiny wineglasses and the trickle of water from the ducks waterfountain ...feels like you walked into a paris restaurant!

our waiter don greeted us as we entered the restaurant and accompanied us to our table, ready with menu's. he was professional and friendly throughout and served us well.

thefoodwas outstanding! we ordered the lamb shank with rosemary as well as the rack of lamb, both beautifully tender with an amazing subtle rosemary flavour. the brandy and peppersauce steak was perfectly medium as we requested and the sauce creamy and well balanced. the fillet medalions with camembert and cranberry sauce was our dish of the day - tender and soft with ample sauce, well balanced with the camembert cheese.

regretfully we did not have dessert.... will have to return for it!

overall an amazing eating experience and special family quality time - highly recommend this restaurant!

i've always enjoyed eating here and it's not so much thefoodthat will keep me from returning as it was the way i was treated by the manager. i ordered an omelette for breakfast which came to my table cold. after my waiter asked if he could microwave my meal to warm it, i sent thefoodback and the kitchen made me a new omelette, which was worse than the first attempt. i was informed that my plate was scorching hot because it had been placed in the oven to prevent it from getting cold, during the process however the egg had become dry and the outer layers had burned. without taking a bite i returned my dish to the kitchen. when the bill finally arrived and i asked why i was being charged for something i hadn't eaten the manager informed me that i was only being charged for one omelette despite the fact that i had been served two. he then proceeded to take out his phone to show me pictures of omelets he had googled in an attempt to prove that my eggs hadn't been burnt. he clearly hadn't looked at myfoodor considered that placing myfoodin the oven/ microwave had damaged the quality.

mistakes happen at restaurants but because of the way the manager dealt with the situation out of principle i'll never return to the three ducks.

went there for lunch - celebrating a birthday. my first time. walked in and i liked what i saw....white tablecloths, lots of glasses on the table, flowers on the table. the menu matched the place, nice selection of french dishes...here and there a dish that made no sense but all in all happy until thefoodstart arriving...... starter: foie gras (r149) consisted of a sliver (not bigger than 5cm x 1cm x 0.3cm) on three small toasted rounds of bread. the consistency of the foie gras was crumbly not smooth. balsamic reduction spattered all over plate. did not make sense. the biggest rip-off if ever i have seen one! mains: fillet (medium rare with snails) the snails were overcooked - a bit mushy. fillet rare - but good. served on mash. the vegetables accompanying it (serve separately) was cold chips and a greek salad?! fish provencale.....the worst i have ever eaten. the delicate white wine was a sauce resembling wall paper glue and tasted of vinegar. it looks like it comes out of a packet as there where green specs evenly distributed in sauce with raw cherry tomatoes and cold kalamata olives. the kingklip were overcooked. desserts: pistachio pana cotta. the wobble was more like a bounce. was grey and tasted nothing of pistachio. so once we ate our desserts, a peppermint crisp tart on a plate with happy birth-day (yes...i kid you not!) written on it. the manager did made an appearance half way through the mains, i did complain which resulted in him disappearing for the rest of lunch. i also left my name and number with request that an owner phone me in order for me to discuss this dismal experience, but nothing yet. such a great pity as setting and ambiance nice, maybe they must change menu to reflect their expertise and not try to be french when clearly the chef do not understand the french way of cooking.

i wanted to come here for a while now, and was very glad when i finally got the chance. the menu is great, with classic french dishes with a twist. its modern and there is something for everyone. the restaurant setting is great and different one gets a real european feel sitting there. thefoodwas really good, full of flavour and the portions are a good size. will definitely be returning.

a restaurant that will make any occasion special!!
i love everything french and have been wanting to eat here since the day they opened their doors so when our first wedding anniversary was around the corner - it only seemed right to try it out. our anniversary was on a sunday so we were looking for some place peaceful, intimate with deliciousfoodand that is exactly what we found!
we were blown away by the menu options and could not choose what we wanted to eat. duck towers, mussel pots, camembert rolled in parma-ham, everything sounded amazing... we were planning on only eating a main course but ended up going all out with a three course meal! we were impressed by their presentation, portion sizes and of course their execution. thefoodwas amazing and so was the staff!
we will have to go again to experience their romantic evening atmosphere. they have a great set menu for friday's & saturday's for a really decent price - if you consider what you are getting!

this place is a gem!!!! what a lovely setting, i felt like i could have been sitting in europe. thefoodis delicious & well-presented. the portions are just right and the prices are reasonable. i will definitely be a regular visitor!

i can highly recommend this restaurant for a number of reasons: the comfortable decor, relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome from well groomed and neatly dressed waiters; honestfoodmade to perfection and served in big portions; the prices are good and the specials are very attractive. wether you're there for a business lunch or romantic dinner or family celebration - there's dishes on offer for everyone and you'll experience an elegant sufficiency without breaking the bank. relax and let papa cook for you.
bon appétit

pinned in the heart of old waterkloof, this quaint place looks enticing from the entrance. don't be fooled as this place grows in stature as you move into the restaurant. crisp white tables at the back and more casual red parisian tables close to the entrance. their menus are a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for. today i opted for a lovely frittata and was pleasantly satisfied. flavourfully preparedfoodand service friendly although a bit timeous, made my visit one where i appreciated the uniqueness of the setting. they have a mean wine cellar and i can't wait to visit again.

fantastic! this restaurant really is a hidden jem tucked away in the suburbs of waterkloof! it's atmosphere is warm and inviting and has two very distinct personalities; a relaxed european coffee shop/bistro in the front, and a upmarket french fine dining section in the rear. the service was superb, not once did we feel neglected and the staff were very knowledgeable. as for thefooditself, the quality was excellent! from the foie gras to the steak, every dish was mouth-watering and we will definitely be back for more! for those of you that might feel that this could get a bit pricey, they do offer all you can eat pasta and pizza on monday's as well as affordable set menus on sundays! so, do yourself a favour and give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!