The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Stellenbosch, April 2024

Overture Restaurant

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"The venue is so beautiful!Service is great; efficient, friendly and accomodating. Food was amazing. Loved the complementary bread and deep..."

Caryn Rajh

"Overture has always been on my list of places to have lunch and it was devine! We chose the 4 course menu with wine pairing! Every dish was tasty and..."

Carice De Jager

"Really good service, the best thing about this restaurant. The meals are well presented but the taste of the meals could be a bit more refined..."

Samukelisiwe Mnguni

"Wonderful evening of the most amazing food! Honestly cannot fault them. Every ounce of care and thought was taken when planning the current menu...."

Cpienaar94

"This was definitely a worthwhile experience from the moment we booked. The food was magnificent and the service was intuitive and flawless!!!..."

Ashlynn Maynard

"World class experience at Overture. The courses were spectacular with a guava purée palate cleaner served to suit the entire menu. The first plates..."

Sarah Thatcher

"Paradise! Excellent and exciting food. Stunning views. Unintrusive but efficient service. Sitting on the balcony for lunch is an all-round perfect..."

Philip

"An amazing food experience with a lot of complimentary courses to justify the pricing. I can’t wait to come back. The soufflé was the best I have..."

Lisa Lumley

"Overture is one of the restaurants owned by well-known South African chef, Bertus Basson. Overture is situated on the picturesque Hidden Valley Wine..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"Overture Restaurant StellenboschBeen wanting to get here for a while and have had many friends telling us to try it. So today with..."

Borrow Me Your Teeth

"A phenomenal foodie and sensory experience. The views honestly made this place a little extra special, the ability to sit outside for lunch..."

Nicole Vrede

"For someone that is not big on deserts the deserts at Overture left a lasting impression on me. A memorable fine dining experience in a warm and..."

Stefan Van Der Walt

"Overture was recommended to us by a friend. The food was incredible, we had the 6 course taster menu which was in fact more than 6 courses in the end..."

Sam Wood

"This was our first foodie stop for our Cape Town December holiday and we were very pleased we came! Aside from lovely scenery, the restaurant is set..."

Nicola Slyper

"There should be a higher score for this restaurant. Every time I visit this restaurant chef Bertus Basson dishes up a new story for us to enjoy, most..."

Michelle Van Heerden

"We had a very nice wine tasting of 6 wines followed by a 3 course lunch but the lunch included lots of small tasters that almosy made it a..."

Kyle

"I was fortunate enough to visit Overture during a farewell for my colleague. I have driven past here many a times and just never stopped by. The..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Fantastic experience, we were treated like royalty and always felt special. The food was great and a completely different taste experience to..."

Stef And Bobo

"Outstanding. A magnificent setting, attentive but unobtrusive service, and most importantly of course memorably delicious food. The menu is limited..."

Fried Onion

"To me the best restaurant in South Africa. When I am in Cape Town, I can't mis the stop at Overture. The wine lands, Stellenbosch the wine they serve..."

Rayner Nothnagel

"This was my first and defiantly not my last time at Overture! I felt like I was on a journey, every single amuse told a story about the..."

Michael Angelo Kater

"Stylish and elegant. Great for romantic dinners. Friends recommended this place and it was everything a date night should be.Tables next to the..."

Lerato P A Mgidlana

"Bertus and his team never stop impressing. The food is perfect, well thoughts out and the flavours are just phenomenal. The service is quick and..."

Billy

"We did the wine and chocolate paring here as well as the olive and wine pairing and both were really good :) service was great, and with breathtaking..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Always consistently great lunch. Truly exceptional food, creatively prepared and beautifully presented. Small touches add to the experience ...."

Andrew King

"It's very easy to see why this restaurant is one of the top is South Africa. Firstly, it's setting is amazing. Beautiful views of vineyards, a..."

Gugu McLaren

"We had high expectations of the "braai master" Bertus Basson, and whilst we enjoyed the experience it didn't quite hit the mark. Delicious homemade..."

Dino

"This has to be one of the best meals I've ever eaten! It's fine dining with an interesting take on South African eating and ingredients...."

Allegra Whitehouse

"Not only an incredible meal but simply an amazing experience. Friendly, attentive staff and an inspiring venue! Favorite restaurant in Cape..."

Adrian

"A beautiful restaurant with a winning staff and food selection. The views from this place are breathtaking and add so much to the experience...."

Brooke

"We were spoilt tonight with a chef's choice of 6 wonderful courses. We had no clue what was coming but the meals got better and better as we went..."

Candice Gerber

"Awesome meal! Was treated and spoiled by a great chef and friend, Bertus Basson. Great flavours and food combinations in the 6 course meal we enjoyed..."

Dilene Cranna

"Unique, beautiful and truly on the tip of what Fine dining is like. The view is amazing and the food is truly unique and simple but yet elegant and..."

Milani Milzybear Motlohi

"Stunning views, Excellent Food and amazing wines. This has to be one of the places to visit and eat in South Africa. The services provided is close..."

HungryDiner2.0

"Had lunch at Overture recently. Have heard so much about it and have had friends who list Overture as one of their top restaurants in Cape..."

Zeepix

"We enjoyed an afternoon at the Gourmet Braai and Wine Festival and WOW – big, fat, delicious WOW… and that’s just the beginning of what I have..."

MelbourneLops

"Did a chocolate and wine pairing- what an experience!! The wine is out of this world, and a view to die for. The chocolate pairing is definitely..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"Had the most stunning dinner at Overture on a freezing cold cape winters night. The service is impeccable, our sommelier was one of the best I've..."

Makosha Maja

"Set in the tranquil, exquisite, Stellenbosch, this restaurant delivers and excels infinitely. A truly special choice. Make sure you have the vanilla..."

Tanya Venter

"We had an unbelievable lunch at Overture!The venue is mind blowing with some of the best views in Stellenbosch if not THE best view in..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Well worth a visit. Great ambience. Fantastic food combinations. A changing menu meaning can visit again and again. I look forward to my next visit...."

Cee Mamp

"Always a treat to go to Overture! The food never disappoints, the staff are friendly and efficient and the views are spectacular! Do yourself a..."

Michelle De Power

"Food: 4- classic combinations and modern cooking techniques. Starters and desserts are always faultlessly delicious.Wine: 4.5- Good selection..."

Amy Joubert

"Exceptional from start to finish! It's rare to find a fine-dining establishment where the food doesn't have to shout - every dish had perfect balance..."

Joanie Ludik

"We went for a very nice lunch on a sunny Saturday , very relaxing in the beautiful wine region. We opted for the 5 courses menu, there was a three..."

Marco Capo (Marco)

"Wow, wow, WOW! We were treated to a successful project launch at Overture by our company and we were thoroughly spoiled! First of all, the views..."

Gill A

"Absolutely phenomenal experience! My granddaughter and I had some we-time and decided to visit the Overture on the recommendation of a family member...."

Reverend Jeconiah Plaatjies

"Overture at Hidden Valley is one of those iconic South African restaurants that showcases the talent of the South African restaurant industry. As it..."

Dewald Reinke

"This restaurant is set up in a place called the hidden valley. It has a spectacular backdrop of the vine yards. The food was exquisitely delicious...."

Vikesh Rowjee

"We went in December 2020 for their Thursday special, did the 3 course with wine pairing. R250 for 3 course and R290 for wine pairing. Not sure I..."

Danka Erasmus

"An absolutely amazing meal. Each course beautifully presented, so flavorsome, great service. Thoroughly enjoyed the nonalcoholic..."

Alice Wilhelm

"Hubby and I visited for a Friday night date night and boy what a treat! Firstly, the impeccable service needs a special mention. From the manager on..."

Retha Luus

"What a wonderful place to eat and enjoy food and view. Great to know this place want to promote local products and services. Congratulations for that..."

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