Cape Winelands Overview
Although there are a number of wine growing areas in South Africa, the bulk of our wine comes
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In and Around
Cape Winelands
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Wander through a souq of spices and exotically heady aromas This adventure will take you through the Savannas of the South, along the Coasts of the East, across the Deserts of the North and into the Jungles of the West on a gastronomic journey. Your taste buds will be tempted with the sweet scent of coriander and fresh aroma of rose petals; cumin, paprika and saffron spice.
Moyo offers a diverse and eclectic a la carte menu and an abundant communal set menu to inspire you to explore the sophistication of African cuisine - your invitation to the feast.
A feast set to the rhythm of the music Moyo Productions searches Africa for the best of local, international and new talent. Colorful costumes, dramatic acts and the fancy footwork of dancers will ensure that each guest leaves the restaurant surprised and delighted. Through praise poetry and story telling we move to a broader understanding of African celebration, rights, rituals and memories.
With a song on the lips of the Wishy-washy Ladies you will be welcomed to the age old tradition of the African hand-washing and face painting ceremony.
Release your spirit, invigorate your senses, revitalize your soul - make moyo your destination.
Become part of the culture, celebrate good fortune, hospitability and abundance.
The drum is calling….and a seat is reserved for you…
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A great spot for summer lunches. Situated on Môreson wine farm, Bread & Wine is named one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa (Eat Out 2006 & 2007). Neil Jewell makes and sells wonderful chacuterie (sausages and cured meats) from the shop.
Sit under umbrellas looking over the orange tree orchards and eat wonderful food in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Need to know? Open in summer for lunch from 12h00 - 15h00 Wednesdays to Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. At other times always enquire ahead.
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Wilderer Distillery and Ristorante Pappa Grappa, South Africa’s first and only
producer of internationally acclaimed Grappa and Eaux de Vie, is an absolute must for
people who enjoy the good life!
With over 50 prestigious International awards,
(including “Grappa of the Year” & “Double Gold” at the World Spirits Festival in
Austria), Master Distiller Helmut Wilderer has become a true “guru” for connoisseurs around the World.
Helmut personally conducts tastings with visitors and lets you in on some of the
secrets that set his quality apart.
The Restaurante Pappa Grappa is run by Helmut’s son, Christian, whose love for
hospitality and natural charm combines perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere
and personal service. His passion for fresh seasonal ingredients, is reflected on the
ever changing blackboard.
Let a member of the Pappa Grappa Team come to your
table and tell you about the day’s freshest dishes. Try their homemade pasta or
fresh fish. Flammkuchen, a pizza speciality from France, remains a must!
All in all, world class Grappa and Eaux de Vie, fantastic fresh food, outstanding
service at value for money and a great vibe.
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“More so than in life, restaurants are about balance” is the mantra of this award winning fine dining restaurant in the Stellenbosch winelands. Not only in food and wine, but also people - and thus their service is as important. What makes it even more of a challenge is when all this happens on a historic and award winning wine estate.
The original cellar, a National Monument, has been converted and the kitchen is placed “front and centre”, thus creating an ambience that is relaxed but vibey. They also have a proprietor/chef/winemaker table in a private dining room.
Head Chef David Higgs has travelled extensively as part of the South African National Culinary Team. From being voted “Chaine des Rotisseurs Young Chef of the Year” to representing SA at the Culinary Olympics. Rust en Vrede food, “a contemporary take on the classics”, is a combination of freshness, flavour and flair.
The menus are separated into 2 sections, one being a set 8 course menu with wines and the other an a la carte 5 course menu. Acclaimed potter, David Walters was commissioned to create a range of crockery that reflects their style. Dining at Rust en Vrede promises an amazing experience.
Need to know? Trading Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 19h00-close
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Java's is the best little Internet Café in Stellenbosch. Right on the corner of Church and Andringa Street, this vibrant joint is a great spot in town for people watching while you grab a burger.
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Stellenbosch is almost synonymous with good wine and it's no surprise that this is where Ernie Els has chosen to open his brand new restaurant, The Big Easy, named after the man himself. The Big Easy is situated in the historical oak tree lined Dorp Street inside an elegant Cape Dutch-style house called La Gratitude. Built in 1798, this grande old lady is a combination of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture and has been tastefully renovated to provide the home for Ernie Els’s new signature eating spot. Here you can enjoy the finest cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients inlaid-back luxury with a hint of history.
The Big Easy Wine Bar and Restaurant offers a wide selection of more than 170 fine wines from the Stellenbosch region to complement their superlative food. In addition, new discoveries from the local wine industry will please the most discerning connoisseur. The most exciting news is that patrons will be able to enjoy wines from the cellars of the owners, at a cost that does not bear additional mark-ups.
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Absolutely stunning sweeping views of the Franschhoek Valley provide the perfect backdrop for this restaurant’s delicious contemporary country cuisine. It’s the perfect setting for a very lazy, long lunch, and their lunches are legendary! La Petite Ferme delivers innovative food using fresh local ingredients. Consistently voted one of the 'Top 10 Restaurants' by Wine Magazine, it’s definitely worth a visit.
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This friendly Franschhoek family restaurant makes everyone feel right at home. Here you can sample true South African dishes (a rarity in Franschhoek's restaurants who mostly serve 'French' cuisine) and check out photos of Franschhoek in bygone days. Join them for breakfast, lunch & supper.
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Relax in the tranquil landscaped garden of The Deck Restaurant overlooking a small dam with numerous species of waterfowl. Soak up the sunshine and the friendly atmosphere while enjoying a glass of Ridgeback’s fine wine together with a light home cooked meal. Need to know? Lunch is served from 12:00 - 15:00 Wednesday to Sunday. Salads, platters and light meals are on offer.
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Meaning "here" in French, iCi is a relaxed café and street side bistro that lives up to its reputation for good food and terrific ambience. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, casual dinners and anything in between from a glass of wine to good coffees.
iCi flows from the street-side terrace through spacious interiors decorated in a chic, yet delightfully casual way to an outdoor fireplace in the garden. Available seven days a week, the menu offers Margot Janse's unique take on modern cuisine, with many items cooked in a wood-burning oven.
Need to know? Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Look through the glass wall into the kitchen and be amazed by the spectacle of owner and Chef Pierre creating stunningly beautiful 'artwork' on your plate. These creations also happen to taste great and Le Bon Vivant is known for sophisticated diners and a memorable experience.
Le Bon Vivant is set an intimate converted house which is smaller than most of the purpose-built restaurants in Franschhoek. The ambience is fairly quiet, making it ideal for a more romantic evening. Despite the sophisticated surrounds, Pierre has added some unique and whimsical touches such as the lamp shades made from kitchen collanders.
In addition to the full a-la-carte menu, Pierre also offers a five-course 'surprise' menu which takes the form of smaller 'tasting' courses, both complemented with a well chosen wine list. Tables are available in the shaded garden next to the restaurant for lunches or dinner on warm summer evenings.
Need to know? Open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner. Closed on Wednesdays.
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High up on the Franschhoek pass with sweeping views of the valley is Haute Cabriére Cellar Restaurant. Built into the flank of one of the surrounding mountains, it is a wonderfully romantic setting.
Cellar-master, Achim von Arnim's Pinot Noir vineyard is on the slopes immediately below, producing premiere Methode Champenoise and classic cultivar wines.
A special menu to compliment these wines has been devised by chef-patron Matthew Gordon, who with his wife, Nicky, oversee the smooth operation of this award-winning restaurant.
Fresh Salmon trout bred in the cold stream water that flows down the mountains, vegetables and herbs, fruit from the surrounding plum, peach and pear orchards, seasonal berries, goat's milk cheese from Paarl and line fish delivered daily from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, mussels from Saldanha Bay, oysters from Namibia as well as lamb and game from the Karoo are on offer.
The combination of fine wine and food, the elegance of the underground venue and the stunning views have in combination put Haute Cabriére Cellar Restaurant in all the top 10 listings in South Africa.
Need to know?
May: Lunches daily Dinners Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings
June till end September: Lunches daily Dinners Friday and Saturday evenings
October till end April: Lunches and Dinners daily
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Grande Provence is an exceptionally beautiful venue, especially for al fresco eating during the daytime. Taste some noble red wines under the Grande Provence label in the the bar adjoining the restaurant. Visit the interesting contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden.
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Lovely views of the farm and mountains combined with good food ensure a sublime indulgence at Genot.
Delicious, home-styled and innovative, Genot's kitchen enjoys showcasing the local ingredients of the region, such as snoek, Karoo lamb and several varieties of venison. The menu changes on a weekly basis. If you have a favourite dish, enquire with the chef regarding its availability.
Starters include dishes such as Rooikrans-smoked snoek or quiche with apricot chutney and a side salad. Alternatively choose a beef Carpaccio dripping with a rosemary-honey vinaigrette and tomato-rooibos broth.
Indulge in a main course of your selection, with options that are carefully divided into seafood, meat and grill options. Your choices include oven baked Kingklip, topped with green pumpkin seeds and fynbos honey, or traditional Cape springbok bobotie with saffron rice and sambals. Or choose from a hearty selection of grilled meats which include sirloin, fillet, kudu and gemsbok, all fairly priced.
If you are a vegetarian, Genot provides many options. Why not indulge in delicious risotto cake with chevrin, plum tomatoes, courgettes and red pepper fondue? And do not forget the most important meal of all, namely dessert! Ask for the vanilla pod crème brulee with apricots and an almond koeksister - enough to break the will of any calorie-counter.
Need to know? Closed on Mondays, open for lunch only on Sundays.
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Situated on Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, Cotage Fromage is world-class country bistro and deli experience, complementing the excellent Vrede en Lust wines with light, sophisticated and delicious cuisine.
This Mediterranean style restaurant is run by Matthew Gordon, noted caterer Duncan Doherty and baker Jean-Pierre Smith. The emphasis is on healthy food made with the freshest ingredients.
A bakery and a deli stocked with local and specialty cheeses, olives and cured meats serves the restaurant and offers visitors the chance to buy fresh country goods for their own kitchens.
Enjoy breakfast or a leisurely lunch in the heart of the Winelands. Visitors can taste and buy Vrede en Lust's award-winning wines, play a game of Petanque or Boules on the two competition sized courts, go for a peaceful stroll among the vineyards or
take a more energetic bike ride up into the forests to take in the spectacular view of the Franschhoek Valley.
Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 8am till 5pm from 1 September to 31 May. From 1 June to 31 August the Cotage is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
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Bouillabaisse is a vibrant get-together for locals as well as for visitors who choose to dine in style. The Franschhoek branch is situated in the heart of this picturesque Winelands village. This seafood, oyster and champagne bar is owned and run by Camil and Ingrid Haas and has a reputation for very good food.
Thoughtfully selected by the chef to bring you an extensive range of fish as well as non-fish dishes, each menu category is compiled with tastes and flavours from around the world with a definite Asian seafood twist. Try the tasting portions which can be combined to form a larger meal.
Need to know? Closed on Sundays. Bouillabaisse supports sustainable fishing.
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Local lad, Reuben Riffel, is much fêted. The food is wonderful - Brasserie style. It is necessary to book even in winter but it is easier to get a luncheon booking.
Sit in the shady courtyard under the white stinkwood trees. There's an interesting pub section where the bar-counter is the wing of a Dakota airplane. During the day one can eat in a different part of the courtyard at their deli where light food is served. Open 7 days a week.
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Margot Janse has been voted South Africa’s best chefs and the restaurant rated in the top 50 restaurants in the world for four consecutive years by Restaurant Magazine UK. Number one restaurant in South Africa (Eat Out 2008).
The Tasting Room is different in concept and is a must for people who like superb, out of the ordinary food. Various options available. Four-course, six-course and eight-course gourmand menu with or without matching wines. Wonderful taste experience.
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Lord Neethling Restaurant is situated in the heart of Neethlingshof Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands. The delicious cuisine and stunning views make for a truly memorable dining experience, combining the very best in South African food and wine.
The elegant Lord Neethling Restaurant features spectacular sweeping views over the vineyard and surrounding country from the beautiful outdoor terrace and a warm and relaxed fine dining atmosphere. The setting is simply superb, the food is excellent and the service is friendly.
Choose from delightful garden setting of the Palm Terrace which serves a variety of light meals or the Manor House. Built in 1814, the Manor House is now a national monument. The restaurant offers a comprehensive a la carte and light meal menu in the original Manor house, on the veranda in front of the building or in the wine garden under the oak trees.
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So popular was Die Mystic Boer in Bloemfontein that the originators were hard pressed to open another in Stellenbosch that quickly became part of the town's student culture. Die Mystic Boer is Stellies favourite alternative and trendy Afrikaans place to hang out with your mates while you listen to cool tunes, grab hearty pub grub and an ice cold beer and perhaps shoot a few rounds of pool.
Delightfully kitsch and tongue in cheek, Die Mystic Boer regularly host live performances and the hottest DJ’s spinning the discs. As well as being a pub and gig venue, Die Mystic Boer is a fully functional restaurant that serves a wide variety of meals from pizzas to burritos to ribs and much more.
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