We are pleased to share our knowledge of the local restaurants with you. Stellenbosch is known for its fine wine, hospitality and great food. These recommendations are based purely on our own experiences, but we hope these suggestions assist you in choosing a memorable place to dine.
Please let us know if we can assist you with making a reservation.
An award-winning fine dining experience by chefs Darren Badenhorst and Callan Austin, Dusk offers an innovative, story-driven tasting menu paired with exceptional wine service by Bafana Zondo. A must for culinary adventurers.
The menu at MERTIA has deep roots in the tradition of cooking with local flavours and fresh, organic ingredients, with a nod to local heritage. Drawing from their combined experiences, the menu will also be infused with Marais and Matt’s global influences, presented in a relaxed, accessible way, whether dining at our wine and snack bar or at the table.
The new kid on the block with the famous chef, Bertus Basson, at the helm. The menu celebrates South African cuisine inspired by Bertus’ childhood memories.
Expect unpretentious plates of Italian classics. Begin with a panzanella or a few of the delicious vegetarian-friendly bruschettas. With starters dispatched, your choice is simple: pizza or pasta, and neither will disappoint.
Be sure to make a booking or arrive early. This is a very cosy, intimate restaurant where you can have a great meal with an affordable price tag. They offer fantastic burgers, pasta dishes and steak.
Church street – 5min walk – tel 021 883 3629
Decameron’s philosophy on food is about authentic Italian dishes simply prepared from quality ingredients and fresh produce. Inside, the walls are decked with a massive array of paintings and prints of Italian origin and the Renaissance period.
Plein Street – 4 min walk – tel 021 883 3331
After the success of The Deck at Hidden Valley, Bertus and Mareli decided that such a great burger recipe needs to be celebrated. So they opened De Vrije Burger – the home of great burgers and fries in Stellenbosch. De Vrije Burger keeps it simple, but amazing.
Just down the road from us is De Warenmarkt. Situated in a cherished 18th century historical building, this restaurant offers a deliciously extensive menu from meats, crepes, baked goods, craft beer, coffee, fresh Saldanha Bay oysters, sparkling Simonsig MCC & so much more.
This authentic Japanese Sushi restaurant offers its visitors a delicious slice into typical everyday Japanese cuisine while soaking up the Stellenbosch vibe.
De Wet Center, corner of Bird and Church Streets – 7 min walk – tel 021 887 5699
Award winning Steakhouse! A choice of carefully aged cuts of beef, game and venison available in the country in a refined yet warm ambience. Booking is essential.
Plein Street – 7 min walk – tel 021 882 8088
A lively restaurant offering a variety of authentic Lebanese cuisine. The owner is from Lebanese and mediterranean origin and has recipe’s passed down from his grandmother to your plate.
Jess van Dyk and Dimitri Hadzigrigoriou’s new restaurant in Stellenbosch has transformed the town’s Old Post Office into an elegant space serving flavour-packed small plates.
Our direct booking rate is always better than third party websites, plus, when you book on our website you will qualify for a further 5% off your room rate.
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