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Franschhoek Kitchen

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Franschhoek, South Africa
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Ranked #6 of 54 restaurants in Franschhoek
Cuisines: European
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We have just spent a week in Franschhoek eating at some amazing Restaraunts but you should know that ths was our favourite. The service was welcoming and friendly and the food simply amazing. If you want recommendations then the prawn and pasta and fillet steaks were our favourites. Nothing here was too much trouble and the Chef always takes time... More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

At very short notice Franschhoek Kitchen kindly accepted my request for a picnic basket lunch. It was well stocked and included the cushions for the chairs and a pretty red cloth for the tables; which are very well spaced along the river. We select wine from the estate after a tasting and then ambled down to the river. What we... More

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cape town
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

And I thought that nothing beats the Franschhoek way of cooking... indeed my trip to the Holden Manz Wine Estate was enhanced by my lunch experience at the Franschhoek Kitchen - with my highlight being the Trio of linefish piccanto, chilli jam squid, rocket salad, grape vine smoked slow cooked pork belly - I wanted more. My dessert was the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Came highly recommended but somehow we left dissapointed. Possibly because we had such high expectations. The views are grear but let down by both food and service

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We went to Franschhoek for Christmas 2012, and although there were lots of amazing restaurants in the area, we kept coming back here. Why? Because the food was gorgeous the scenery breathtaking, staff really friendly and so helpful. Very child friendly even when my six year old at times acted like a two year old! I cannot recommend this place... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Dined here on 21st March after making use of the complimentary shuttle. Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Although there were enough choices on the menu for my wife and I, others may find the options limited. I would recommend the spicy squid as a starter, and the duck duo as main. Would definitely return. Restaurant manager... More

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Liverpool
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18 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We went for dinner and took advantage of the free transfer from Franschoek which was done by a charming representative who also gave us the opportunity to taste some of their ones when we arrived.I have to agree with some previous reviewers that the Big G is excellent. The food was good but the ambience was a little lacking probably... More

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Johannesburg
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85 reviews 85 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Amazing, amazing place. The food is good, the service friendly, but everything pales in comparison to the view from the terrace. The menu is slightly limited but compensates in quality. A recommended lunch venue.

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China, Texas
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Excellent food, wine and service served in a friendly atomsphere at lovely estate at the foot of the mountains.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

One of the nicest and most romantic places to eat at in Franschoek. The food is superb, the atmosphere is superb and the view is just well superb.

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