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La Colombe (Constantia Uitsig)


Cuisine: French , Asian , Fusion
Ambiance: Trendy
Menu type: Modern French with Asian Influence
Average score: (4 reviews)
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Average main course: R135
Licensed: yes, corkage: R45.00 per bottle (parties of 10 pax maximum)

Open: Lunch , Dinner
Monday - Sunday
12h30-14h30 - Lunch
19h30-21h30- Dinner
Closed Sunday evening in winter months

Seating Capacity: 100

Description:
Situated in the heart of the Constantia Wine Route, in the shadow of Table Mountain, lies the signature restaurant of Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, La Colombe. This award-winning restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a relaxed and unrushed atmosphere with stylish, attentive service and warm Cape hospitality. With Chef Luke Dale-Roberts at the helm, the renowned ‘La Colombe experience’ of cuisine, service, ambiance and the breathtakingly beautiful setting, is set to continue its global reputation of culinary success as one of the top restaurants in South Africa.

La Colombe was winner of both the 2008 Prudential Eat Out Chef of the Year award as well as the Restaurant of the Year award, was voted as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world by the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2009 and, most recently, achieved the highest three star rating in the 2009 issue of the acclaimed Rossouw’s Restaurants guide.

The Palm Room at La Colombe is an upmarket venue and delightful setting for exclusive parties of 12 to 36 people. Full of traditional charm, the Palm Room has it's own bar, private lounge and elegant dining table for those specific functions.


Head chef: Luke Dale-Roberts

Winter Special
17 May 10 - 30 Sep 10
A three-course lunch with a carafe of wine, and a five-course degustation dinner menu with individual wine pairings at La Colombe at a cost of R280 and R380 respectively.

With offerings such as these, Constantia Uitsig Estate is likely to be one of Cape Town’s best value-for-money dining destinations this winter.

The Winter Menus will be available from 01 May until 30 September 2010, with the exception of Sundays.




Bar
Child Friendly
Children’s Play Area
Halaal
Kosher
Live Entertainment
Smoking
Wheelchair access
Address
Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate

Directions
Directions from Cape Town(+- 20 minutes)

Take the M3 out of the City towards Muizenberg on either Eastern Boulevard or De Waal Drive
At Hospital Bend take the M3 to Muizenberg
Follow the M3, passing UCT on your right, for about 9km
Travel on the M3 until the Ladies Mile off-ramp (off-ramp after Kendal Road)
At the traffic lights turn left into Ladies Mile
At the next set of traffic lights turn left in Spaanschemat River Road
Pass Peddlars On The Bend on right hand side
Pass signage to Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia on right hand side
Approximately 2.5km on you will see Constantia Uitsig sign-posted on the right hand side
Pass the Constantia Uitsig Cricket Entrance and continue to the second entrance on your right hand side and follow directions to La Colombe

Reviews of La Colombe (4 reviews) - Write a review



Average Scores
Overall (9.9)
Food (10.0)
Service (9.8)
Ambiance (10.0)
Location (10.0)
Value (9.8)
Recommend (10.0)


Worth every cent!, 01 Apr 2010
Reviewer: anonymous (Adventurousness: I'll order it as per the menu.)

Comments: Had a wonderful evening - amazing food. Would love to eat here more often. In my opinion one of the few restaurants that live up to their reputation.

Scores:
food: 10service: 9ambiance: 10location: 10value: 10recommend: 10
Out of this world, 17 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dunc (Adventurousness: I wish i had married a celebrity chef!)

Comments: Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants you will dine at. The food is fantastic - an amazing infusion of tastes and flavours, and the service is excellent as well. Definitely a restaurant you have to experience at least once. Highly recommended.

Scores:
food: 10service: 10ambiance: 10location: 10value: 10recommend: 10

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