La Colombe
Refined French-inspired cuisine in the Constantia winelands



Chef Scot Kirton injects a Gallic flavor into his cuisine at La Colombe, a sophisticated restaurant at the Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia. It’s well worth the drive to the suburbs to experience his mastery of local ingredients – when springbok is on the seasonal menu, make sure you order it. Also worth trying: the foie gras served with langoustine, hazelnut, caramelised endive and jasmine tea.
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