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The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais

Le Quartier Francais | 16 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek, South Africa
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Ranked #15 of 54 restaurants in Franschhoek
Price range: 79 AUD - 147 AUD
Cuisines: African, Contemporary, International
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français is South Africa's most lauded fine-dining restaurant. It is the stage to award-winning Relais & Châteaux Grande Chef, Margot Janse, and her unique African Inspired Surprise Tasting Menu. Here, in this intimate setting, serious diners have the opportunity to experience a true journey of taste. With a menu that continues to evolve and astonish The Tasting Room, and its African Inspired cuisine, creates a dining experience unlike any other. One where surprise and nostalgia take centre stage. In The Tasting Room every African Inspired dish is exceptional and engaging. Truly refined with a distinct feminine touch and, at the same time, unexpectedly exciting ... exhilarating in fact. It is this contradiction that results in The Tasting Room menu's outstanding balance and ensures that the cuisine is nothing short of a theatrical masterpiece.In The Tasting Room the journey extends further than just phenomenal cuisine; it moves fearlessly into the captivating realm of stories and magic. A place where each plate, and its African inspired elements, have the ability to captivate the hearts and minds of diners.The Tasting Room is open Tuesdays to Saturdays for dinner only. 19h00 till late.Please allow at least 3 hours for your dinner.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Taking faith in our travel agent's experience in South Africa we booked ahead for a meal at The Tasting Room, which was located at Le Quartier Francais where we were staying for 2 nights, during our tour of South Africa. Every course amazed us with it's visual appeal, creativity and of course the taste. It has now become our number... More

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Blue Bell, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Such attention to detail, each course was a work of art! Expensive by South African standards, but we felt it was a good value for the quality of the food and the experience.

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London
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We went as a group of 6 for a special occasion, it didn't disappoint and exceeded expectations. It's not cheap but then again quality does come at a price. Great end to our holiday.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I was there last year more or less the same time and I thought that the food could not be better. Last night's dinner experience was truly magnificent. The combination of flavours is mind altering and a must for all foodies. They have special on at the moment where you pay for one 8 course meal and the second one... More

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New York City, New York
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30 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

It's consistently ranked the best restaurant in South Africa, and for good reason. The food is impeccable, fun, and often whimsical. The service staff are top notch - friendly, knowledgeable, relaxed and professional. Put yourself in their very capable hands for the 8 course surprise tasting menu and enjoy the ride.

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London, United Kingdom
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Franschhoek seems to be the San Sebastián of South Africa and surely The Tasting Room and its award winning chef must take much if the credit for that. The surprise menu (we have eaten too well in this country so only went for 5 and not 8 courses), was incredible. From the cashew nut and olive marshmallow and squid ink... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Dinner here surpassed any other fine dining I have experienced. My husband has wanted to eat here for a few years and I have always been hesitant as I have dietary restrictions. This was no problem, and we were presented with alternatives as and when necessary. We loved that we were given different options as we were able to enjoy... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

For a memorable romantic evening or business dinner, doing a food and wine pairing at this top class restaurant will not leave you disappointed.

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife and I are both foodies and we visited South Africa and Paris for our honeymoon. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was the most amazing meal we have ever had in our life so far. The chef signed a copy of our menu for us. The restaurant might seem to be a bit... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This was the standout restaurant of our stay in Africa, in our opinion topping La Colombe. We both had the surprise tasting menu with matched wines, one of us having 5 and the other having 8 courses but that was no issue and balanced perfectly by the very competent staff. A very innovative menu which was simply delicious without being... More

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