Dining
At Alluvia, guests are spoiled for choice with some of South Africa’s finest restaurants within close proximity.
The Cape Winelands is home to some of South Africa’s most well respected chef’s. Franschhoek’s High Street is undisputedly the culinary capital of the Cape Winelands providing the traveller with a multitude of exquisite restaurants and quaint coffee houses.
Wining and Dining
The Cape Winelands is not only known for its quality grape producers, but also its abundance of fresh organic ingredients. A combination of locally produced cheeses, Olive oils and fruits are used to create signature dishes for the Winelands restaurants. As the Winelands is close to South Africa’s abundant ocean, the freshest seafood is also a main ingredient used. Cape Winelands chef’s set their own rules to create beautiful fusions by utilizing a combination of African, English, Dutch and Cape Malay cuisine to make the mouth water.
Even with such a diverse choice on offer, many of our guests simply choose to take a brief lantern lit walk through Alluvia’s vineyards to our family’s neighbouring restaurant “Le Pommier” to enjoy an exquisite selection of South African food with a French flair and award winning wines.
Our Neighbouring Restaurants Stellenbosh
Zorgvliet:
Visitors to the
Zorgvliet estate can now relish in the nostalgia of yesteryear while enjoying the unsurpassed beauty of the
Banhoek Valley combined with delectable gourmet cooking. Enjoy traditional
Cape cooking with a modern interpretation.
www.zorgvliet.co.za
Le Pommier:
Le Pommier Restaurant offers a variety of South African food with a French flair and award winning wines. We also have a playground for the children, so mom and dad can enjoy their meal. Le Pommier has various smaller rooms and each of these rooms has its own fireplace which is perfect for a more intimate dining experience. Whether it’s a small and intimate affair for close friends and family or a lavish wedding banquet, we are able to offer a special package that will fulfil your dreams and meet all your needs.
www.lepommier.co.za
Tokara:
Tokara Restaurant is situated on the
Helshoogte Pass between
Franschhoek and
Stellenbosch. As you reach the top of the pass, the spacious stone, steel and glass buildings look down over the vast valley.
Here the
Tokara team do what the do best, combining unusual ingredients and creating unique dishes that has made
Tokara Restaurant one of
South Africa’s top Restaurants.
www.tokara.co.za
Terroir:
Terroir has quietly become one of the most sought-after gourmet destinations in the Cape Winelands. It’s the perfect environment in which to enjoy a fine meal matched to excellent wines. Classic pairings and intense depth of flavour characterize the chalkboard menu of “deceptively simple” dishes influenced by what’s in season and, where possible, the use of locally grown fresh produce. It’s the perfect environment in which to enjoy a fine meal matched to excellent wines.
www.kleinezalze.co.za
96 Winery Road Restaurant:
96 Winery Road Restaurant is an award winning, immensely popular, bright and bustling restaurant set in the heart of the Winelands. Our focus is creative country cooking, with fresh, mainly organic produce and hearty portions. Our wine list includes a selection of the regions finest wines coupled with some 200 wines from the rest of South Africa as well as benchmarks from around the world.
www.96wineryroad.co.za
Pomegranate on Vergenoegd:
The menu is concise, eclectic and inspirational, designed to partner our superb wine list expressing the talents of great winemakers. Stunning alfresco dinning with views of Table Mountain.
www.vergenoegd.co.za
Moyo:
Moyo tastes of Africa, from Tagines in the north to Babotie and world class wines on the southern tip, from Samakavi Kaaku in the East to Chicken Yassa in the West. After traveling the continent, Moyo puts the best of the continent in their kitchen. If you breathe in you experience a heady bouquet of rich, fragrant spices and herbs, many of them unique to Africa.
www.moyo.co.za
Bodega restaurant at Dornier:
Between fynbos-clad hills and manicured Dornier Vineyards lies a new culinary destination beckoning both food and wine aficionados. The Bodega introduces Farm Cuisine – great food and fine wine in a relaxed environment.
The Big Easy
Restaurant:
Ernie Els has chosen to open his new restaurant in the La Gratitude building dating back to the 16th century. There is a distinctly French influence and the emphasis is on using the finest, freshest ingredients to produce world-class food in this historic setting. The personally selected
wines complement the menu.
www.dornier.co.za
Cognito:
Specialising in
African-fusion cuisine, Cognito always has something different to offer, something unique. Their menu has been developed with careful attention to interesting combinations, and enormous passion is poured into each plate.
We use flavours from South Africa and the rest of the continent, which we boldly fashion into something that can only be described as Cognito.
www.cognitorestaurant.co.za
Lanzerac:
Sampling the fine cuisine of the several restaurants on the estate is one of the joys of Lanzerac. The Governor’s Hall Restaurant serves guests the finest cuisine with an accent of local flavours in ambience of stately sophistication. The Mediterranean-styled Lady Anne Courtyard is perfect for less formal dining. While the Lanzerac Terrace is known for al fresco delights.
www.lanzerac.co.za
Aan de oewer:
An addition to the well known Volkskombuis restaurant, is de Oewer Riverside Food and Wine Garden, situated on the banks of the Eerste River. De Oewer offers al Fresco meals and a variety of Barbeque menus in a relaxed atmosphere under the oak trees.
www.volkskombuis.co.za
Volkskombuis:
De Volkskombuis Restaurant in Stellenbosch, specialises in traditional Cape cuisine, in authentic Cape Dutch surroundings. Established in 1977, this restaurant became well known for their excellent cuisine with a comprehensive selection of fine wines from an award-winning wine list. The private dining room, Die Voorkamer is ideal for conferences and special functions.
www.volkskombuis.co.za
Fishmonger:
The Fishmonger Crew wanted to bring life to the street, and realised that by putting tables out on to the pavement it would bring a very Mediterranean feel to the corner.
www.fishmonger.co.za
Delaire:
The Restaurant, headed by executive Chef Christiaan Campbell, has created accessible and approachable fine cuisine with fresh and vibrant flavours. Guests are able to dine on the terrace under a canopy of pin oak trees or within the spectacular interiors whilst enjoying the breathtaking views Delaire allows of the Stellenbosch valley and mountains.
www.delairewinery.co.za
Die Wijnhuis:
The Wijnhuis was established in 1997 in the charming Dorpsmeent building on Church Street in Stellenbosch.
The menu is Mediterranean and light with daily specials making use of the region's freshest and healthiest produce.
www.wijnhuis.co.za
Restaurant Rust and Vrede:
Not only in food and wine, but also people. And thus the service is as important. What makes it even more of a challenge is when all this happens on a historic and award winning winelands estate.
The original cellar, a National Monument, has been converted and their kitchen is placed “front and centre”, thus creating an ambiance that is relaxed but vibey. They have a proprietor/winemaker table in a private area between or cellars which can accommodate up to 8 people.
www.rustenvrede.com
Beads Restaurant:
Nestled in tranquil shade underneath majestic oak trees, yet amid the vibe and energy of Stellenbosch's historic centre - this is where you will find a lively and colourful establishment that is fast becoming one of the Winelands' premier dining destinations. Beads Restaurant caters for the contemporary palate with a menu filled with a medley of international influences - it's classical cuisine with a twist of fusion. With cosy fireplaces in every room for winter or French doors flung wide open on a balmy summer's day, it's the perfect setting for any season.
www.beadsrestaurant.co.za
Our Neighbouring Restaurants. Franchoek
Le Quartier - The tasting room:
The serious business of fine dining at Le Quartier has been set apart and defined by The Tasting Room.
Course after course of exquisitely presented culinary delights showcase chef Margot Janse and her team's award-winning talent. Guests can choose a four, six or eight course dining experience from a constantly evolving menu.
www.lequartier.co.za
Bread & wine:
Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant & Farm Grocer. Situated on Môreson, a working wine farm, 10 minute drive from Le Quartier. Home baked breads, sublime soups, country terrines. Imaginative salads and highly original dishes. Explore the tastes of homecured charcuterie; beech smoked salmon and filled foccacias while savouring Môreson's fine wines.
www.moreson.co.za
La Petite Ferme Restaurant:
A tradition built tirelessly by three generations, lunches at La Petite Ferme Restaurant are legendary. A feast of culinary delights that beguile and entertain; the food reflects the creative energy and raw talent of a dedicated staff combined with an abundance of fresh local ingredients.
Voted a 'Top 10'* restaurant, La Petite Ferme delivers innovative food without compromising on service or consistency.* Wine Magazine
Mark Dendy-Young, the owner of La Petite Ferme also owns another fantastic Franschhoek restaurant - Vineyard Brasserie.
www.lapetiteferme.co.za
