La Colombe Cafe

Type of restaurant: French Provencal

Class of restaurant: Voted by Business Day as South Africa's best restaurant two years in a row. In my opinion, it deserves the highest of restaurant ratings and is certainly worth a visit.

Décor/ambiance: Housed in a restored breakfast room, with views of the pool and cricket fields.

Wine selection and prices: Wonderful selection of South African wines. We chose a savory Merlot to accompany our springbok. The full-bodied wine was a terrific value and presented at just the right temperature. As with most of the South African wines, the quality was excellent and the prices reasonable.

Cocktail selection and prices: There was a selection of cocktails available from the hostess.Instead, we chose to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine.

Quality of food: The food and presentation were professional and worthy of a fine Parisian restaurant. The springbok was tender and tasty with a delightful sauce and just enough spice to accent the flavors. The vegetables were fresh and flavorful.

Cost: Very reasonable for the cuisine offered. This was the most expensive meal we enjoyed in South Africa, but by all accounts, worth twice the price.

Service: The service was prompt, courteous and professional.

Reservations required: Yes, highly recommended

Ease of making reservations: Our hotel concierge was able to get us a reservation at La Colombe.

Number of visits: 1

Would you eat there again: Absolutely

Would you recommend it: Definitely

Date of review: May 2000

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