"If music be the food of life, play on" - William Shakespeare. While the playwright is a legend in the literary world, his quote about one of life's other greatest pleasures could not be truer. Food is the thing that connects the world while setting us apart. And the fine dining scene in the stunning suburb of Constantia is no different.
A sensory overload
From the moment one steps into the restaurant, takes a seat and awaits the masterfully curated meal ahead, one cannot help but be transported to another world. A world where your every need is foreseen and catered to. The service from the waitstaff and attention to detail must be commended. With perfect place settings, a thorough explanation of each dish and knowledge of every drink and wine pairing on the menu, the servers cannot be overlooked.
You are presented with a seasonal selection of set menus which can be adjusted according to your dietary requirements. There is a substitute for every ingredient and as closely matched as possible, so you share in the experience your fellow diners are enjoying.
An award-winning outlook
La Colombe has been winning the most prestigious culinary awards since 2016. It can regularly be found in lists of top fine dining restaurants in the world and it shows no signs of relinquishing its titles anytime soon. From Mercedes Benz Eat Out, Tripadvisor, Gourmet Guide and more, the trusted reputation of La Colombe is set to stand the test of time.
While the food is decadent, rich and meant to be treated as such, there is always time to burn off those calories at the nearby Acrobranch Tree Top Adventure Park. This outdoor activity location is ideal for a day of family fun or corporate team building.
Indulge your palate
The menu at La Colombe flows according to season. This ensures that the standard of flavours in ingredients is at its peak and sustainability is being catered to. There are always variations of a menu in rotation, inclusive of vegetarian options. You can expect to be served a mixture of local and exotic fare such as:
- Passion fruit, edamame, Thai broth
- Mushroom tortellini smoked stanford, sherry
- Silvermist honey
- Truffled pea mousse
- Grass-fed beef, salsa verde, carrot
- Petit poussin, alaskan king crab, coriander
- Smoked tomato, aubergine and pine nut
- Malay style snoek
There is also a charming dessert trolley that serves delightful individually wrapped "Tonka Bars" fashioned after the famous Willy Wonka. You can select your Tonka Bar while choosing a mini ice-cream cone or truffle in flavours like tiramisu, blueberry or chocolate and lemon meringue. You can end your meal having travelled through a map of the best cooking techniques on earth, while never leaving the mountainous setting of Silvermist Estate.
Etiquette and ambience
One would be correct in assuming La Colombe is an establishment for special occasions. However, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff and patrons lend a special air of relaxed sophistication that is almost impossible to find elsewhere in South Africa. You can sip the finest wines on offer after a long day with your friend or arrange to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with a large group.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and weekends. Lunch has a last seating time of 12h00-13h30, while dinner begins from 18h00-19h30 for the last seating. This ensures there is ample time for the kitchen to bring you each course executed to perfection.
Live a stone's throw away
Constantia is the heart of the winelands. Surrounded by sprawling estates and lush vineyards, you can put down roots amongst Cape Town's elite. Contact a Seeff property practitioner today.