Now if you are into modern architecture then please book a wine tasting here.I have to go talk to somebody regarding the design philosophy here.Apon arriving here you get a glass of bubbly and then you go up to the tasting room or to the back if you have a restaurant booking.There is a beautiful small gift shop with all things gorgeous!! The wine tasting here was done by a trainee and thus I have no name for her.But this is not the place for her.Minimal eye contact with us and no zest or spunk...It was just a job.We tasted very affordable wine here and would recommend that if you are more into a more premium wine tasting experience that you move up to the Manor House which are another 500m towards the mountain on the same estate.Just look at the pictures.It is a beautiful house with stunning furniture and a more premium feel here.You can also book a High Tea here but be aware that it must be done 48 hours in advance.The gardens are a feast for the eyes.Time flies by when you are having fun and this a such a place.Do not be a...
Read moreI give this place a full five stars mostly because of its pricing on its wine and food. Most places on the wine route are very expensive and pretentious. This place gives you the impression that it wants to give you an experience that you enjoy without being out of pocket...I even jokingly asked my companions if this place is not subsidized by the owner. I must also say the food is really good...tapas style ...where you can really taste a number of really tasty dishes...the calamari is always a hit, so is the arancini balls, the meat dishes were rich and succulent and the potatoes are to die for dipped in the truffle sauce. What really stands out is the really friendly staff who are enthusiastic and passionate... we left there laden with wine, wine stoppers, truffle butter, fig jam and nougat...everytime I find myself in Franschoek I must make a...
Read moreThe selling point of this restaurant is definitely the people that work here. They are always on point and very friendly.
We have been coming to this restaurant for years and will definitely return.
Unfortunately the prices has doubled in the last year and the portion sizes stayed the same.
What made this restaurant a jewel, was that you could feel special and not pay a fortune. Which means it made it accessible for local people. Unfortunately this...
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