TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Pierneef A La Motte

88/100 (1997 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Guinea Fowl and Quail Galantine

Cakes

Sunday Family Lunch

Lamb

Deconstructed Waffle Sundae

Fish

Leopard Leap Wines

Pork

White Wine Chardonnay

Starter 3 X Different Sausage

Coffee

Starter Bobotie

Beef

Pork Belly

Latte

Chapati

Salad

Mushroom Risotto

Duck

Chocolate Dessert

Sauvignon Blanc

Risotto

Millionaire Shortbread

Fish of the Day

Salmon

Prawn Tempura

Pulled Pork Plate

Green Bean Salad

Some Wine

Sit down

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Validated Parking

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Lunch

Fine Dining

"We were running extremely late for our appointment, the manager tirelessly called us to find out about our whereabouts. When we finally got there,..."

Ongi Godlo

"The restaurant is grand and I love the subtle richness of the decor, from the frames on the walls to the plates handing from the ceilings. As you..."

Shannon Correia

"I was so lucky to receive an invite from Executive Chef Michelle Theron, to come and try her new summer menu at Pierneef à La Motte! Before I..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our entre. Two of us had gazpacho and agreed it was the best ever! Our mains were delicious with unusual..."

Ian Mann

"Absolutely EVERYTHING about this place is sensational !! Being outdoors in the summertime gives it a fresh, picnic feel with a fine dining twist. The..."

Kiks Eats

"Had lunch here in peak season. We only ordered from their mains, but it delicious and enough to satisfy. Service was warm and friendly, and outside..."

Milou

"Really stunning. Five of us had three different courses each and couldn't fault anything. Good value for money and beautiful, delicious..."

Gabi

"The beautiful art, attentive service and exceptional food all come together to create a brilliant experience.I've visited this restaurant twice..."

Stuart

"Ive been waiting for so long to give another 5 star review and at last! What an unbelievable and unforgettable experience. Everything is perfect...."

LuluFromJozi

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and I call it an experience because from start to finish you are relaxed and truly trying new foodie..."

Nicole Vrede

"Beautiful gardens and the most amazing meals. Glad we stopped there. Nothing could be faulted with the entire lunch experience. Very busy on the..."

Sheryl

"Beautiful grounds. The waiting staff were not exactly the most welcoming to two patrons just looking for a coffee and glass of wine. However from a..."

Saltnsas

"We went there for Sunday lunch. The ambience and service could not have been better. It is not a cheap restaurant and was R275 a head. I..."

Martin Irish

"One of my favorite restaurants of all time. The staff are so lovely and the food is just divine. After a very enjoyable wine tasting at the cellar we..."

Vanessa

"High Tea at La Motte is quite the gastronomical experience, my friends and I decided to treat ourselves to Winelands Tea on the "Stoep" and it was..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"We stopped over at La Motte for coffee and desert. We say outside facing the water feature. What a great way to enjoy and relax good food. We had the..."

Food Ninja

"Our first evening in Franschhoek was spent at this restaurant. The grounds are lovely and the Pierneef pictures around the room were impressive. The..."

Nicola Slyper

"I was lucky enough to have dinner at la Motte's Pierneef resultant to celebrate my birthday. We had the 5 course chefs menu paired with La Motte's..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Family lunch at la motte is a treat. The food is varied although it was quite a wintery meal for summer. Furthermore ensure you book well in advance..."

Matthew

"This place! What a wonderful lunch experience. It was so delicious, and I'm so glad we did it. Beautiful, if not slightly odd, interior. We requested..."

Leah Feiger

"I have had La Motte wine in the past and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so needless to say I was very excited to have lunch at Pierneef on the estate...."

Misha Massimo Beltrami

"Excellent service. Classy yet relaxed setup. The food stands out...Explosion of flavours and great tasting. Food presentation is clean and creative...."

BonVivantMary

"Awesome venue but in my opinion, dinner is way better than lunch- more relaxed and far more special. This doesn't take anything away from the service..."

Ewan Inglis

"Pierneef is the restaurant on the la motte wine estate and like the wine is quite a serious affair. Although the dishes in the light menu were..."

John Risk Golding

"In a mood for a light lunch/snack and opted to got to La Motte. The outdoor deck was a lovely seeing to while away the afternoon, with a lot of..."

Grant & Sam

"Wow wow wow!!!!!!! Amazing food, wine, setting, ambiance, menu selection, service!! Worth every penny! Definitely worth a visit for a special..."

Marika_Mav

"Attended a wedding function and the service and attention to detail was perfect. The chandeliers are very awesome!! Each course was brought at the..."

Mixy Janse Van Rensburg

"Absolutely superb experience. The service is excellent, friendly and helpful. There are no superior airs and graces here as one sometimes expects..."

Melissa Sanderson

"While I was in Cape Town last month I decided to treat myself by visiting Pierneef which is meant to be one of the top rated restaurants in the Cape...."

LoveFood! Blog

"The best of Cape Winelands cuisine. Modern interpretation of 150 recipes that was researched from the early period in South Africa.Truly South..."

Hein Koegelenberg

"Great farm to come on a sunny weekend with the family. We had lunch at their café and took some bread home. Unfortunately, most of the area was not..."

Tanya Fursova

"Enjoyed the wine tasting much. Good wines, especially liked the Pierneef range. Great service from Tyron. Beautiful tranquil wine..."

Carol-Ann Rhoda

"My wife and I went to the newly opened restaurant and bakery. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. The staff were professional,..."

Edward Cotterell

"Stopped at La Motte Wine Farm on the way to elsewhere, and had to change the plan the moment we got out of the car. The staff was welcoming and..."

Bogdan Miroshnichenko

"We had such a lovely brunch here at this beautiful La Motte bakery. Great views, real good quality food (and sweets). Special thanks to Freedom for..."

Lotte Schipper

"Went for wine tasting with friends and colleagues. Amazing experience. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are beautiful and scenic...."

Mendy Shozi

"Lovely wine estate just before Franschhoek town...may not look like much outside but once in the estate it's beautiful with lots of trees & gardens..."

Devan Pulliah

"Excellent spot with stunning gardens. Recommend the hike through the estate before a stop at the bakery for lunch and a drink. The hike is reasonably..."

Andrew Sutherland

"Great experience for a wine tasting with Ross! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the wines we tried. He gave us lots of information..."

Casey Hofstaedter

"Staff were friendly, engaging and very accommodating. I was very impressed with the thought given to decor, which felt light but purposeful. I love..."