the three ducks- les trois canards

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

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, friendly and efficient. a great french stylemenuwith 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.

our evening began well, there was a welcoming fire although very few guests. we arrived at 7.30 and ordered starters. our intention was to have a meal over about 3 hours as we hadn't had dinner with our guests for three months. the starters looked fantastic on themenuand 3 out of 4 were good but the sauce on the clam and mussels was overpowering. we then ordered mains which were very disappointing. the sauces on the rack of lamb and the fillet medalions were salty and overbearing.
it was now 9.00 and we were told to order our deserts and coffee because the kitchen was closing ! just incase we stayed too long the fire was out and the front door open so the place was now rather chilli and the coffee was cold. the only saving grace was our waiter, bekki, who was new, having been there two weeks and had no knowledge of the dishes he was serving, was attentive, discreet and friendly. we would not choose to return there.

we had our valentines dinner booked at 6pm at this restaurant, this after we had a dinner here a couple of months ago. we arrived on time and were seated at a table adjacent to the toilets. we were the only table in at that time and our booking was done well in advance but we decided not to query the placement. after ordering champagne we placed our order off the setmenu(which we were not advised of at the time of the booking) only to be told that the service of the appetisers would only commence after 7pm. i found that unacceptable, especially as it was a setmenuand prepping should have been done well in advance. it went down hill from there. the appetisers and starters, when they eventually arrived were good but the main course, a duck l'orange was overcooked, dry and rubbery. don, our server tried his best but the replacement duck breast was more pink inside but no crispy skin and mealy flesh. the l'orange sauce was acidic and more blackberry consistent than orange. this was disappointing after waiting more than two hours. we ordered our deserts to go. the manager eventually came to our table and offered us a round of drinks, but it was too little too late. i settled the substantial bill vowed never to come back.

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. themenumatched the place, nice selection of french dishes...here and there a dish that made no sense but all in all happy until the food start 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 changemenuto 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. themenuis 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. the food was 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 delicious food and that is exactly what we found!
we were blown away by themenuoptions 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. the food was amazing and so was the staff!
we will have to go again to experience their romantic evening atmosphere. they have a great setmenufor friday's & saturday's for a really decent price - if you consider what you are getting!

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 by friendly faces 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 themenufairly 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 thismenuguys and i must say, one look at themenuand 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.

we went to the three ducks with great expectations as it was a zomato foodie meetup. we have not been there before as their vegetarian options were extremely limited. but this time they knew upfront....

we were quite impressed with the setting and looks inside the venue. the fireplace makes it cosy and comfy. the font and entrance of the restaurant can be very misleading.

the service was good but some of the waiters did not make the cut. a glass of good quality merlot was topped up with shiraz without asking. another had a bad attitude. it was nice to see the chef at the table also.

the melanzane was really tasty but lacked presentation. some of the other dishes looked stunning! 😄

they prepared a vegetable casserole but it seems they used some of the same ingredients as in the melanzane. this was a tad disappointing.

they have an extensivemenuwith a variety of dishes even including pizza and burgers.

in our opinion really worth a visit.

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 by friendly staff who were all dressed in red berets, simplistic decor featuring black and white floors with white linen. i really enjoyed themenuthat 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

such a beautifully decorated place! and the court yard is very special! i'm already a fan of l'epis dore bakery so themenuwas already very familiar to me!
i am yet to come for dinner!
a perfect place for an intimate date or night out with the girls!

great location and simple yet sophisticated decor. simply menu, so many restaurants try to provide an extensivemenuand end up doing lots of dishes mediocre. baby calamari was interesting, fillet with cheese and jalapeño sauce delicious, but fillet with brandy, mustard and mushrooms was the best. beautiful fluffy peppermint crisp tart. great place

on arrival for supper at the three ducks we were most impressed by the decor which creates an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
we were taken to our table and soon after being seated our waiter presented us with the wine list. a good selection of wine was available at affordable prices.
the chef explained themenuto us and offered the specials of the evening. he also told us that themenuchanged weekly.
first on themenuwere five entres. we ordered the deconstructed steak tartare and french onion soup, both dishes being exquisite.
six dishes were offered as plat pricipal. we both ordered poison bom femme, fillet of hake grilled to perfection with an ementaller glaze. this was served on a bed of crispy cooked vegetables.. a side plate of french fries accompanied the dish. this is well worth trying.
two desserts were on the menu. we ordered tiramisu which which was not only delicious, but also beautifully presented.
the service was excellent and our waiter deserved a ten out of ten.
the three ducks is not just your ordinary restaurant, but one which gives you a truly gastronomic experience.

sadly i cannot rate this restaurant, as my expectations were very high. especially thinking that i'm going to get the same service and food, as their little cousin in menlo park. the service was incredibly slow. themenuis tiny. very few choices. i had the rib eye steak, served on a teaspoon of mash. yes, a teaspoon of mash. we didn't order any desserts, because we couldn't wait to get out of there. the decor is very sterile. almost as if you are walking into a doctor's room. no ambiance. no personal touch. sorry, but i have no desire to go there again.