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The Best Restaurants in Stellenbosch
8 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Café du Vin
Cafe Du Vin – formerly Cafe Franschhoek – is a timeless classic, offering an exceptional bistro and wine experience in one of the oldest buildings in the heart of the Franschhoek Village. Café du Vin is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 46 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
2.DUSK
Dusk is an intimate and immersive fine-dining restaurant concept in Stellenbosch, conceptualized by Chefs Darren Badenhorst & Callan Austin. With Callan at the helm, Dusk delivers a 13-course tasting menu that blends innovation, storytelling, and flavor. Complemented by a world-class wine list and thoughtfully curated beverage pairings, diners take a memorable culinary journey through modern gastronomy. DUSK is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · 43 Plein St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
3.Epice
An intimate restaurant serving an array of delectable dishes, Epice is derived from the French word épice, meaning spice. Epice is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
International · Le Quartier Français Hotel, Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.Indochine
Serving a delectable menu of modern Asian cuisine, Indochine Restaurant at Delaire Graff Estate offers a beguiling blend of mountain views, striking art, and robust flavors. Indochine transforms the freshest seasonal ingredients into accomplished, Afro-Asian masterpieces, pairing innovative cuisine and award-winning wines alongside iconic Cape Winelands views. Indochine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
5.La Petite Colombe
A farm environment has been part of La Colombe’s DNA since its inception. With the setting of Leeu Estates in Franschhoek being the epitome of ‘location with a sense of place,’ La Petite Colombe is now nestled in an outstandingly beautiful venue amid vineyards and manicured landscapes, offering views of the Franschhoek Valley and the Franschhoek Pass. La Petite Colombe is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, European · Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek, South Africa
6.Rust en Vrede
Rust en Vrede Restaurant offers a set multiple-course menu with wine pairings. Rust en Vrede is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
African · Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
7.The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine
One of the first signature chef restaurants in the Cape Winelands, Jordan Restaurant focuses on the flavors of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients paired with the award-winning wines of Jordan Wine Estate. The menu changes often depending on the best seasonal produce available. The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Stellenbosch Kloof Rd, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa
8.VUUR Restaurant
VUUR Restaurant at Remhoogte Wine Estate is an exclusive fire cooking experience situated at Remhoogte Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands. VUUR Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Open-flame · R44, La Colline, Stellenbosch, South Africa
