TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Roca Restaurant

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"Thank you to David, Roca's Maitre D who was kind enough to fit us in on a very busy day. As always, the food was excellent (an Easter menu with..."

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"I had lunch at Cafe Roca in franschoek today. I'm hoping this finds its way to the restaurant as it doesn't seem to be loaded on Zomato. I enjoyed a..."

Chantal Muller

"Service was outstanding. Everyone from the matre d to the waiter who in this case was Cedric. Food was excellent, balanced, worth every penny. Best..."

Dayne Williams

"The location is amazing, has the best views. The service is excellentThe food is tasteful, plated beautifully and served very fast...."

Ongi Godlo

"Wow what an awesome experience. We booked the last table available tonight and then got moved to a view window by the friendly hostess. Food is..."

Debbie

"Lovely place, very welcoming with the friendliest staff. Great atmosphere. Incredible food. The chefs recommendations are simply divine. I’d highly..."

Dane Marais

"Gorgeous views, great food and amazing service! What more can you ask for? They have a great outside sitting area downstairs and upstairs is indoors...."

Nicolette Potts

"Best view in Franschhoek! Amazing setting for sundowners. Tonight there was live entertainment with a guy doing acoustic and it was fabulous! A..."

Adele Du Toit

"Great food and views. My negative is the slow time they took for the food and for the waiter to come to our table. Springbok and lamb shank was..."

Leanne Kimmings

"I am still daydreaming about the delectable Seafood Bisque that I enjoyed at Roca Restaurant surrounded by 360 degree views of Franschhoek this past..."

Lauras World

"Wonderful ambiance,great service,great food and great wine.And to top it all the most wonderful view in the Cape winelands.Our waiter Augustus was an..."

Johan Van Niekerk

"I really am a sucker for a good view and Roca really delivered. I knew when I walked up the stairs that I was in for a treat. The restaurant's deco..."

Lee Chanelle Dube-Mangena

"Wonderful experience !! View is fantastic! Food great quality! Nice wines ! Fantastic service! And prices reasonable ! We have enjoyed so much lunch..."

Aniawines

"We had Pork belly which was good. Nice atmosphere and good service. It is a pity that one can not do a wine tasting compared with the food of the..."

Johan Mocke

"We had a lovely anniversary dinner. The view is spectacular although we were stuck in the corner and therefore couldn't fully enjoy it. The live..."

Caroline

"Amazing experience!!! Exquisite view of Franschhoek!! Staff were incredible, was welcomed immediately and given the oppotion of two table settings..."

Finnjos

"Time Visited: Saturday DinnerExcellent service and BREATHTAKING VIEW (friendly and knowledgeable waiters) starter calamari (the dish did..."

Good Food Snob

"The view sitting outside was stunning, the food was great but not sensational. My husband ordered the pork belly which was nice, once he added salt..."

Selma Baldi Richardson

"Breathtaking view from the inside and outside of this restaurant. Great menu with top class food. From the starters to our desserts, not one issue,..."

Gordon Pretorius

"I would definitely go back. Very very impressive. Friendly service. Excellent wine advice. Prawn starter was delicious!!! Thanks for the amazing..."

Jen Almendro

"Pretty views even though it was an overcast day and we didn't sit in the first row. The food was a nice twist on the usual suspects with a South..."

Natalie21j

"First thing first, what a view.The service was friendly attentive and professional our waitress convinced me to try the kingklip on a bed of..."

Pierre Fick

"ROCA could not be set in a more perfect setting. I was pleasantly surprised also when we where advised that we could first enjoy pre-dinner drinks..."

Leilani Muller Le Roux

"What a hidden gem! Literally hidden in the mountains... I came here to treat my better half on his birthday and was absolutely blown away by the..."

The Foodie Corner

"Great service. Although we went at night we didn't get to see the views. Springbok was really well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tender and..."

Candistripe

"Visited ROCA on a sunny afternoon. First tough decision was whether to sit inside among the opulent decor, or bask in the sun outside with the view...."

Magically Nick

"The view over the valley is an absolute delight with this very adventurous venue on a wine farm brewing its own beer. The seasonal menu is always a..."

Benoit Le Roy

"Besides being a great spot to watch the sun go down, Roca also makes some fantastic food. We stopped in for supper on a recent trip to Franschhoek..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

".It's very important to note that the current menu posted on Zomato is Outdated and is actually a Fine Dining Restaurant now and not a Italian..."

Rahul Kotikela

"I seriously cannot fault ROCA Restaurant. The setting is amazing - try get there for the sunset. I had the Mozambique Chicken dish - it was sublime!..."

Paul Scott

"This is the most beautiful view over looking the whole of Franschhoek valley. Great friendly service with delicious food. The wine list is affordable..."

HospitalityHedonist.co.za

"We hard their deboned lamb shank and their R15 wine tasting. Food was well seasoned and the wine was well poured. The view was absolutely..."

Nomalanga Ntuli

"O-M-G I just had THE best piece of salmon EVER!!! My blunt butter knife literally glided through the salmon. The wasabi mash complimented the salmon..."

Hassan Nirvana

"What a lovely afternoon spent at Roca! The venue is fantastic and the view are incredible! The food was really very good and was worth the wait! I..."

Nic Hern

"Had lunch with my wife. I had the sirloin entrecôte and the sticky toffee (date) pudding plus estate wine.Service was slick and the..."

John

"Excellent meal I had the pork belly and the chefs version of Eton mess for desert the pannacotta is the best I have ever had. The setting is great..."

Luan Egan

"Great experience as usual. Stunning sunset views, great service and amazing food. The Pecorino Soufflé was light and fluffy and was well..."

Martin Le Roux

"This is one of the best meals i've had all year. An absolute must for anyone coming to Franshoek. Yes the food took over an hour to get here but its..."

Christian Greyling

"ROCA was amazing!! We were in Franschoek for the weekend, and had dinner at ROCA. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The staff..."

Uchiba26

"Absolute delight. We visited Roca for our work year-end lunch, and we couldn't have chosen a better spot. Amazing views from the outdoor decking area..."

Amy Bellinger

"ROCA is an absolute treat! It really is in the most prime spot, looking over the most exquisite vineyards. The food was delicious and the service was..."

Leila Osato

"Prawn tempura starter with avocado and tomato chili jam - spectacular take on the retro avocado ritz. Beautiful seafood curry and wine to die for...."

Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann

"A weekly hangout for my girlfriend and myself and it never seems to disappoint especially during the summer sunset or Sunday lunches. A very relaxed..."

Mark Kokoropo

"I am the biggest fan of food with a view; and Franschhoek is bursting with beautiful scenery and exquisite landscapes. On Sunday, my entire family..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"The food, the view, the service - nothing short of superb. The dining experience was un-fussed and relaxing.The food exceeded our..."

Bevan Stephen Smith

"Amazing views and the paella wasn't bad but I had one dodgey muscle in the mix and the service was a little slow but all in all a good..."

Jared Carneson

"I went to Roca with 3 friends for a fancy dinner while in Franschhoek recently. I had checked the menu online beforehand and was slightly..."

Rachel

"Amazing venue! A huge and successful effort made to satisfy a grain-free vegan. The service is out of this world and food matches its magical..."

Mandy

"Stunning views. Excellent meals!Swift service for the most part. Recommend! Try the Veg Pizza or Poached Pear Salad washed down with the..."

Prasidh Ramson

"Excellent view in Franschoek. Delicious tapas... great service. Stunning..."

Jenny Sulivan

"This is a beautiful venue with a fantastic view and ambience, and for that I give it a four. As for the eating experience, a 3 - 3.5 is probably..."

Cory

"I would like to say that we had an awesome time at ROCA, the atmosphere was relaxed and the views stunning, the food and house wine, tasty and the..."

Sonia Abels-Bredenkamp

"Paused for lunch while wine tasting. Mezze, tapas and antipasti! They also have an inhouse microbrewery, but would do well to keep the waiters..."

Laura Barnard

"I highly recommend visiting Roca for a lunch. As the restaurant has huge glass windows that over look the breath-taking view of the Franschhoek..."

LoveFood! Blog

"While the associated winery may not be cream of the crop, ROCA boasts delicious food at elevated (yet expected) prices. The setting high above..."

Steve Horvath

"A true hidden gem offering spectacular views and a splendid menu. Friendly and welcoming family atmosphere, staff really makes you feel as if you..."

Kurt Thwaites

"We loved everything about this special restaurant.The setting was superb boasting awesome views over Franschoek and the surrounding mountains. We..."

Berghouse Cottages

"We had a lovely dinner at Roca; the springbok was delicious and the wine excellent. The place is very warm and service excellent; all of this for a..."

Pierre & Ju Haye

"Roca Restaurant, Beauty personied. Situated on Dieu Donne Wine Estate. An absolute must visit. FYI: Big New years eve party happening on 31 December..."

Verna Paul

"One of the best views over Franschhoek. Staff with heart, attentive service and delicious food will keep you coming back for more. And did I mention..."

Mary Lewis

"Had a very nice dinner here. What a view from the patio but I did not care for the multi color spot lights! Had a very tasty springbok filet for the..."

vu nguyen

"Great wine estate ambience. Beautiful views of the Franschoek valley. Service great, super friendly and efficient. Food arrived quickly and was..."

Estelle Venter

"Beautiful restaurant with mesmerizing Mountain View. The food is really very tasty and they have a wide range of foods available. Wines are..."

Dr. Nabanita Chatterjee

"Food was good, meat was tasty and to the point. A bit more attention to detail would be good. The venue is pretty loud. Espresso was too much water...."

Christian van der Leeden

"What a beautiful view of Franschoek. Such friendly and helpful staff. Awesome food. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank..."

Debra Langford

"The views are almost as delicious as the food, we were a big group on a business trip and not a single complaint bby any member was brought to my..."

Lourens Steytler

"Quality food & an awesome view. Comes with a price tag but for special occasions it's well worth..."

Warren Phillips

"Great setting. A limited menu but the food was good. Location is..."

Reynaert Dielwart

"Amazing food, and excellent service. Good value for..."

Jonathan Gounden

"Amazing views, fantastic food and excellent..."