Must-see restaurants in Franschhoek

  • La Petite Colombe

    Franschhoek

    The award-winning Cape Town restaurant has opened a breezy sister branch here. The French-inspired menu comes in seven- or 12-course versions and you can…

  • Foliage

    Franschhoek

    Chef and owner Chris Erasmus has brought the foraging culture to the Cape at this hugely popular restaurant. Forest-floor ingredients such as river cress,…

  • Pierneef à la Motte

    Franschhoek

    Named for South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, whose work is on show at the on-site museum, this elegant restaurant serves modern takes on…

  • Marigold

    Franschhoek

    If you fancy a change from all the French-inspired fine dining, Marigold serves elegant North Indian cuisine in its contemporary dining room.

  • Lust Bistro & Bakery

    Franschhoek

    Based at Vrede en Lust winery, this is a refreshingly unfussy place to eat in a region known for haute cuisine. You'll find salads, sandwiches and a build…

  • Haute Cabrière Cellar

    Franschhoek

    If you want to go all-out on the French-inspired cuisine here, try the five-course menu with wine pairings (R595). Tastings (from R55) are available and…

  • Reuben's

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek's favourite son, celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, is behind this Asian fusion restaurant in a fabulous, light-filled space off the main road. In…

  • Ryan's Kitchen

    Franschhoek

    Loved by locals and recommended by travellers, this long-running restaurant marries South African ingredients with fine-dining techniques. Watch chefs…

  • La Petite Ferme

    Franschhoek

    In a stupendous setting overlooking Franschhoek Valley, this contemporary restaurant makes a big deal of local ingredients. Try the biltong-dusted ostrich…

  • De Villiers Chocolate Cafe

    Franschhoek

    The excellent single-origin chocolate here is made at a boutique chocolatier in Paarl and used in all the cakes, pastries and ice cream on offer. There's…

  • Fyndraai Restaurant

    Franschhoek

    Serves original dishes inspired by the Cape's varied cultures and using herbs from the on-site indigenous garden. A handy glossary on the menu helps you…

  • Franschhoek Market

    Franschhoek

    Based in the grounds of the church, this market has a real country fete vibe. Shop for crafts and lunch on a range of light dishes, or buy a bag of…

  • French Connection

    Franschhoek

    No-nonsense bistro-style food using only fresh ingredients is dished up at this long-standing and deservedly popular place.

  • Racine

    Franschhoek

    One of the restaurants of celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, Racine has a small menu of fairly rich food to be enjoyed on a pretty deck overhanging a river.

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