A world-class foodie getaway in and around Cape Town is yours for the planning, as La Colombe and Wolfgat carve a spot in the World's Top Restaurants list.
These two local restaurants have maintained their cuisine excellence to rank in the top 100 placed restaurants again this year. The reveal comes ahead of the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list, set for Monday 18th July in Paris.
Located on Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia, La Colombe ranks 56th on the list, gaining a few places compared to its 2021 ranking in 81st position. The charming restaurant in Paternoster, Wolfgat ranks 90th, slipping from 50th position in 2021.
La Colombe: No. 56
The sensory delight that is a visit to La Colombe starts with the beautiful drive through the Constantia Valley. From its palate cleansers to its signature dishes, this is gastronomic theatre featuring seasonal ingredients that firmly make it a must-do experience.
Smoked tomato, aubergine and pine nut, and petit poussin with crayfish and miso corn are stalwarts on the Chef’s Experience multi-course menu. The restaurant also has an iconic sister location called La Petite Colombe in Franschhoek.
If you go:
- Where: Silvermist Wine Estate, Main Road, Constantia Nek.
- When: Prebooking through Dine Plan. Monday to Sunday
12h00 - 13h30 (last seating)
18h00 - 19h30 (last seating) - Website: www.lacolombe.restaurant/food
- Email: [email protected] | 021 794 2390
Wolfgat: No. 90
The West Coast has always been synonymous with fresh, ocean flavours. Chef Kobus van der Merwe’s restaurant in the quaint West Coast town of Paternoster has taken it to another level with this seven-course menu.
Local indigenous ingredients including Saldanha Bay oysters, Springbok loin and kale and sea lettuce have pride of place on this sustainability-focused menu. And it is exceptionally hard to get a booking here as the venue only seats 20 diners per sitting. It also closes for a winter break - check Dine Plan for the exact dates, and plan well in advance.
If you go:
- Where: 10 Sampson street, Paternoster
- When: Prebooking is essential.
Lunch is served at 12:30 from Wednesday to Saturday, and 12:00 noon on Sundays
Dinner is served on Friday and Saturday evenings at 19:00. - Website: www.wolfgat.co.za
- Contact: Make an online booking