the three ducks- les trois canards

delicious breakfast with lovely vegetarian options. we’ve tried the health stack and petit dejeuner. also try their freshly squeezed orange juice. they have a great breakfast special every now and then that’s good value for money (about r70 for two eggs, lots of bacon, mushrooms, tomato, baguette and steak). good service withfriendlywaiters!

we had a birthday dinner at the three ducks and everything was magnificent, from the atmosphere (seated outside on the patio area) to thefriendlyand well-trained staff to the food. the duck salad and duck breasts were amazing. i would definitely recommend this restaurant for a wonderful dining experience!

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

i have visited the three ducks on two occasions now, both for breakfast. situated in the waterkloof suburb the restaurant looks like a little normal plain street cafe from the outside but once you are inside and passed the kitchen, it's a whole different story. there are indoor and outdoor seating. the indoor area boasts a very nice wine cellar. french music plays in the background which gives the restaurant an authentic french flair whilst sipping on some wine and eating. the staff were great,friendlyand efficient. a great french style menu with various options and also some superb wines. on both occasions i started with cappuccino and ordered the eggs benedict to eat. the last time however my croissant was a bit over-toasted and chewy but rest of the meal delicious. i would like to return to experience the evening vibe ... and try other dishes.

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 andfriendlythroughout and served us well.

the food was 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!

we had a great experience at the three ducks. i had the amatriciana pasta and my husband the frutti de mer. reasonably priced and packed full of flavour the staff were reallyfriendlyand efficient andfriendly-we'll be back!

i can highly recommend this restaurant for a number of reasons: the comfortable decor, relaxed atmosphere andfriendlywelcome from well groomed and neatly dressed waiters; honest food made 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 prepared food and servicefriendlyalthough 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.

this is probably our favourite restaurant in the whole of pta. as you walk in by the front door you are immediately greeted by afriendlyhostess and takes you to a table. the décor and layout of the restaurant is absolutely stunning. you are given menus and a wine connoisseur comes to you and starts explain all the wine to you (his knowledge is very impressive). love to start with starters and the steak tartare is my absolute favourite. so many different tastes in one dish.they bring out freshly baked bread with the most amazing smears. cant get enough of it.the main courses are to die for. from the gourmet burgers to the most tender fillet steaks (and if you think its just a plain fillet you're wrong. think of something that pairs with fillet and its there.)when it comes to desert you are really spoiled for choice. the portions are big enough just to have enough (i must admit sometimes it was so nice that i just craved more).by the way, i didn't mention their breakfast. best breakfast in town and better value for money than most franchise restaurants.i would recommend this restaurant to everyone. if i could've kept this gem to myself i defiantly would've.   food and service 12 out of 10.

this dining experience was thanks to zomato inviting me to my first foodie meetup, where i was welcomed byfriendlyfoodies and the great staff of the three ducks. the restaurant is quaint with the main dining area hidden quite far back past the initial setting you see from the road.

the restaurant is dimly lit with a roaring fire, creating an intimate and "romantic" setting. the staff are veryfriendlyand attentive, and helped in making the night an enjoyable one!

as for the food -
the bread basket and dips were very tasty as the dips were not the usual ones you'd get anywhere else. the breads were all warm and toasted, served fresh and in abundance.

the starters and mains were truly authentic and cooked to perfection. the chef came to explain and recommend meals to us, helping us decide what we should have from their extensive and enticing menu.

for starters i had the springbok carpaccio, and tasted the snails as well as calamari.
the flavours that came with the springbok were a great combination, pairing oranges with the meat and complimenting the meal as a whole.
the calamari was also tasty, and even better when having all components together, creating a burst of flavours. (the cheese being the most interesting and flavoursome ingredient)

mains were by far the tastiest meals of the evening. i had the rack of lamb which was cooked to perfection and could be pulled off the bone. the meat was however a bit fatty, unfortunately. the fillet served with mushroom and mustard sauce was also delicious; cooked and served perfectly.

the desserts were, unfortunately, the most disappointing options of the evening. the creme brulee was quite bland and had an unusual texture, the panacotta was a bit too stiff, and the butterscotch toffee pudding lacked flavour and also had an unusual texture. i am unsure if this is how french desserts are made/served, but they were not the "normal" puddings i am used to.

overall, this restaurant was an amazing experience and i will definitely revisit to try some other meals.

this was my first zomato meetup, so whoop whoop ya'll! once again, thanks to zomato and le trois canards for the opportunity to sit down and talk k@k with fellow foodies :) a good night coupled with great company.

my first impression of le trois canards, was to ask the car guard where it is. they definitely need better signage in front. looking at the venue from the street, you would mistake it for  a tiny little cafe and you would totally miss out on the main dining area at the back. upon entering the venue, i was greeted byfriendlyfaces in a relaxed and very inviting atmosphere and was promptly shown to our table. as i entered the main dining area, i saw a transformation take place from the cute cafe, to the eloquent restaurant. the main dining area has a cozy fireplace, coupled with an array of wines on display in a fairly well thought out space. the only suggestion for this area would be to have better lighting. like, please, please, please. 

the wait staff were extremely attentive (i dont think that my wine glass ever ran dry), but i will be back to attest this without the zomato name badge. they did get one of the starter orders wrong, but apart from that, there were no issues. the waiters new the menu fairly well and were they did not know certain details, they were quick to find out from the chef.

now, down to the food. we were served with bread baskets while we waited for our table to get settled. i cant comment on it, as i wasnt too interested in it, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. i had the springbok carpaccio starter, which i found to be a beautiful combination of flavours. the carpaccio itself didnt blow my taste buds out of the park, but it was still nice. again, the combination of ingredients was the real winner here and i would definitely recommend it to anyone. for me, the winning starter of the evening was the escargots. wow! uber wow! a mouth full of deliciousness.

for mains i has the mignon, served with a creamy mushroom sauce. while this was good, i found the sauce to be a wee bit salty, while others found it to have a bit too much mustard. the sauce is still a great pairing for the fillet either way and i'd definitely recommend it. the best dish for me was the rack of lamb. good lord this was awesome. while i agree with everyone that the fat needed to be rendered a bit more, i aint complaining. i've had dreams about that single bit of lamb ever since. this one gets a 10/10.

to finish off our evening (and our wine), i had the pistachio panna cotta. this one was a bit of a disappointment, as it was way too gelatinous. if that problem is solved, it would be a seriously amazing desert. the panna cotta itself is accompanied by (what we assume is) a turkish delight  sauce (almost a coulis) and has got to be one of the best desert sauces i've ever had in my existence. tru dat! hats off to the chef for this one. 

le trois canards has the perfect setting for a romantic meal. the staff are attentive and fairly well trained (still some room for growth here). i seriously rate this menu guys and i must say, one look at the menu and i was hooked. if some of the minor details in the dishes are sorted out, it will justify the prices asked for the meals, but a compromise is needed on the price. 

overall it was still a fantastic evening and i'll definitely be back here.

the saying goes... don't judge a book by its cover and with most restaurants in pretoria i was pleasantly surprised. what a beautiful restaurant! welcomed byfriendlystaff who were all dressed in red berets, simplistic decor featuring black and white floors with white linen. i really enjoyed the menu that was prepared for the zomato foodies. a variety of bread and butters were served on arrival. my favourite dish had to be the calamari, pear and roquefort salad. the fillet steak was prepared to perfection. the desserts that were served were not the most pleasant as i didn't enjoy the creme brûlée, which is a difficult dish to perfect. despite desserts not being great, the service was commendable, the waiters are attentive, management is always in line of sight and it was wonderful to meet the chef! merci beaucoup

charming and quaint! traditional and tasty french cuisine. the staff arefriendlyand offer efficient service. i would definitely recommend this restaurant.