Cape Town's most celebrated restaurant — a World's 50 Best alumnus hidden in the Constantia forest, with a theatrical French-Asian tasting menu and the signature Tuna La Colombe served in an individual tin. Book months ahead.
Why It Belongs on the List
La Colombe on the Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia is the most acclaimed restaurant in South Africa — a multi-course French-Asian tasting menu in a forest setting with Constantia vineyard views, by chef Scot Kirton. The signature Tuna La Colombe (served in an individual tin, a reference to the tinned tuna of French bistro tradition) is a famous dishes in South African cuisine. World's 50 Best alumnus; regularly on the Africa's 50 Best list. Book at least two months ahead; lunch (with vineyard views in daylight) is preferred over dinner. Drive or Uber — no public transport reaches Constantia.
What Stands Out
- Most celebrated restaurant in South Africa
- World’s 50 Best alumnus
- French-Asian tasting menu
- Signature dish: Tuna La Colombe
- Set within the Constantia forest
- Led by Chef Scot Kirton
- Book 2+ months in advance
- Lunch reservations recommended