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

The Birdcage

89/100 (1056 ratings)

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"Great vibes at this serene shop in the heart of Stellenbosch. The Oreo Cheesecake is well worth the expedition of scouting the area for this hidden..."

Lené Scheepers

"The best chicken mayo sandwich I have EVER eaten! Love this..."

Liza Matthews

"The best breakfast ever. Scrabled eggs, salmon, avo and coconut bread. Yum. Friendly and super quick..."

Jandré Robbertze

"Beate was a joy to work with. She promptly responds to emails and took extreme care to ensure my order was just the way I wanted it. She delivered an..."

Marli Koen

"Absolutely stunning!! Our food orders were changed to our requirement (who will do THAT these days?), freshest salad I had ever eaten, outstanding..."

Paula Joubert

"Very welcoming and great atmosphere. Food is very nice - especially the cheese cake. Very friendly..."

Cammie Franken

"One of Stellenbosch's best kept secret � Always wonderful service, amazing food & decadent sweets..."

Andrew Stewart Francis

"They make the best cupcakes I have ever tasted, no matter the flavour! absolutely..."

Kaylynn Mundell

"The moment I set foot in this adorable place I was IN LOVE. Great service, great food, lovely teas and naturally AMAZING cupcakes..."

Jamie-Lee Titus

"Excellent coffee, great breakfast, nice decor, fantastic service... Thoroughly enjoyed..."

Andre Theys

"We loved every element of our wedding cake! From the design to every layer...."

Robyn Faye Alexander

"My breakfast was..."

Kim Gutzmer

"Birdcage made our wedding cake. Themed Magic the gathering. Made a special chocolate peanut butter cake just for us as it was not part of the cakes..."

Dálene Engelbrecht

"Nico & I ordered the most incredible triple layer baked cheesecake for our wedding. It was THE MOST DELICIOUS baked cheesecake we have ever tasted -..."

Shelley Du Plessis

"Beate and team assisted with birthday cake in less than 24hrs and it was indeed the most delectable cake ever! Definately seeing me very..."

Ingrid Davids

"I love this place so much. Those cupcakes. That oreo cheesecake. Those peppermint slices. The atmosphere. The people. Amazing. I come back..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"Had a wonderful time with my best friend. Must recommend their oreo cup cake. So yummy. Their ice coffees are just as amazing. Definitely planning to..."

YummyStellies

"There are two things I crave from here. The first being soft poached eggs on coconut bread (unusual but amazing) with hollandaise and smoke salmon. I..."

Amy Wardle

"The best omelette I’ve had in Stellenbosch! Filled to the brim with the most delicious ingredients and worth every cent. Butternut and Feta Wrap..."

Theloveofgoodfood

"Whenever I'm in Stellenbosch I ensure that I make time to visit this gem. 🌠 Their food, especially the salad with smoked trout, is AMAZING! 😍..."

Michaela

"We had the slow roasted pork belly with sweet potato mash and roasted dukkah and the toasted chicken mayo, bacon and parmesan sandwich.Food..."

Steph Jones

"Wonderful little gem offering good food and delectable cakes! Certainly a favourite for those whole love baked goods. Very intimate setting..."

Mignon De Klerk

"Their interior is so beautiful and welcoming, their service gets a 5/5. I went to try out their banting cakes and I had a Banting Cheesecake and..."

Tondani Ndou

"Are you in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to face the traffic ? I've got just the place for you. Go get your shoes and walk with me to..."

Lelanie Lotz

"Lovely decor, fast service and great coffee! I like that they had the coconut chia pudding for a vegan friendly option, but it really can use a bit..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"I love this place. It's beautifully decorated and feels like you've stepped into a little Cafe in France. I had their rocky roads cheesecake which..."

Talia De Mendonça

"my sweet tooth was in need of a cup of tea and cake. We have been spoilt many times at our office with the treats but never had the sit down..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"I frequently visit birdcage for their cupcakes - the red velvet one is divine! The butternut, lentil and feta wrap is one of the best wraps I've..."

Sara

"Brunch is always done right when it's at Birdcage! The eggs benedict is to die for and the best way to end of the meal is with a slice of the..."

Jenisha Govender

"Walking into The Birdcage, you find yourself in an urban wonderland. Quaint cake plates carrying treats almost too beautiful to eat, flavoured tea's..."

Elsha Marais

"Ideal place for breakfast with the girls! Really delicious and good portioned breakfast. Coffee is great and service good. The ambience is also nice..."

Louise Viviers

"Don't let the cute decor and throw cushions trick you into thinking their meals won't fill you. You get Value for money right here! Rugby boys will..."

Haydn Gouldie

"I have a sweet tooth & this beautifully decorated coffee shop exceeded my expectations. The service is exceptional & the sweet treats are to die for...."

Megz Mackintosh

"This is a quaint little bakery type café - the selection of cakes are delicious and if you're obsessed with cheesecake like me then don't deny..."

Ceiran Megan Vd Westhuizen

"Inside the big glass doors, one finds a little wonderland of the quaint and unique - think vintage meets serendipity. There is no doubt as to why..."

Zelmarie Beselaar

"Talk about adorable!With their display of mouth watering cakes and baked goods, from the cutest decor you can find, the bird cage is a lovely..."

Brooke

"This place is a lovely spot for coffee and cake. The baked goods are all freshly made at the restaurant, you can even look through the glass into..."

Alexis De Wet

"The best quality of cakes and tarts. Ice tea is amazing. Just so darn expensive... Watter was friendly and was helped right away. Good classy..."

Dehan Ferreira

"I've been a bit disappointed with birdcage recently. It was my favorite place to eat but has become so expensive. The cakes are really good but they..."

Charné

"As you walk into this place, it's as if you are in a dream world. The cakes and treats are impeccable, so delicious and mouthwatering! I will..."

Tanya Venter

"To me, this place has the best cupcakes I've ever tasted. Their range of cheesecakes are also spectacular. Whenever we're in stellenbosch we make a..."

Brandon Ellse

"This is possibly the quaintest little coffee shop around. They serve the most decadent cupcakes here and you'll almost feel like you're eating in a..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"The birdcage is just so quaint and pretty you'll feel like ladylike and girly the minute you walk in. I promise you I considered putting my hair in..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"As a quick treat from the office to celebrate my engagement, we got cupcakes from The Birdcage. My salted caramel cupcake was the perfect balance of..."

Taryn Ann Tibble-Vega

"The Birdcage is the absolute ultimate coffee and cake place for ladies to meet up! Ideally situated and serving the tastiest of treats, it is also a..."

Monique Van Tonder

"A friend of mine told me about this place, so we tried it out today. I can proudly give them a 5-star rating. Had a good and easy accessible table,..."

Charles Noke

"Fabulous to be able to sit outside in the warm autumn weather. Ambiance is peaceful and gentle. Best cuppacino I've had in a very, very long time and..."

Caroline le Roux

"My sister and I are such foodies and we decided to try this place out for the first time. It was superb- the decor as well as the attention to detail..."

Panagiota Adalis

"The waiters are friendly and always check on you. The food and bakery is delicious. The coffee is also very nice. I recommend everyone trying this..."

Sonja Guerrini

"A quaint little spot hidden away from the main street. Perfect as a intimate setting with quirky decor and a lovely stream flowing right next to it...."

James Rickelton

"The cutest little cafe I have eaten at in a while; very warm and inviting on a cold winter morning. The waiters are all very attentive and friendly..."

Michaela van Zyl

"I love this place! I always buy cupcakes here as birthday presents and the staff are very friendly. The cakes are to die for.On a sunny day you can..."

Magda Rautenbach

"Great little place. Don’t pass on desserts. Very affordable and great mood. Highly recommended the chicken sandwich and the burger were..."

Juan Guzman

"Lovely little cozy restaurant. Had a nice breakfast and some coffee and cheesecake. Well worth the..."

Claudia Steynberg

"This is my favourite breakfast spot. It's the whole package, very cute, good service, and great food. But don't forget to leave with some cakes and..."

Ollie Gilbey

"The wonderful team at Birdcage made my wedding cake. I organised the wedding from overseas and they were extremely helpful and most important of all,..."

Caryn van Vreden

"Family and I came here for Youth Day for brunch. Lovely decorated restaurant cafe with 2 floors. A fairly large selection of eats to choose from as..."

Jesse

"The waiters are friendly and always check on you. The food and bakery goods are always delicious and never disappoint me. The coffee has a very..."

truman louve

"Located in the middle of Stellenbosch it is a MUST! Even if you just go and grab a take away. I would recommend you to make 30 minutes of your..."

Jolandi Hanekom

"Quaint spot tucked down an alley in Stellies. Had the biggest scone, was yummy but too much for one so shared with the parking attendant. The decor..."

Philippa van Niekerk

"Honestly such a special little restaurant. Tucked away in the heart of stellenbosch. Best cheese cake I have ever had. Slightly on the expensive side..."

Christopher-Luke Peers

"What a wonderful surprise tucked away in an alley of Stellenbosch's center. Ordered standard breakfast fare and was blown away by the presentation,..."

Robin Liu Hopson

Rust En Vrede Restaurant

87/100 (4743 ratings)

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Sirloin Steak

Lamb

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Beef

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Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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Full Bar

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Fine Dining

"The best food, wine, service & ambience. Without a doubt our favourite restaurant. After multiple visits, we have never ever been disappointed!..."

Danielle van der Merwe

"Tasting lunch with a couple of glasses of wine. fantastic ambience, beautiful view. Great company. Our waiter couldn’t have been more helpful and..."

Simon Reece

"Beautiful location & delicious food! The waiters were super friendly! We highly recommend this place!..."

Anneleen Vanelslander

"Last week Thursday, the 11th of January, I got to be as lucky as one could be, to celebrate the most exciting day of my life at Rust en Vrede. With..."

Samantha Versfeld

"What a beautiful setting for wine tasting and a delicious steak. If you're looking for good wine, good food, good service, all in a good..."

Ricardo Gressel

"Outstanding afternoon lunch. We were a table of six having a business lunch. The steaks were spectacular the staff were really awesome and of course..."

Andre Pretorius

"Excellent Food ..Excellent Wine.. The best of the best!! No restaurant can compete with Chef Fabio and his team - Congrats and well done An evening..."

Rhona Snr Meyer

"Had the most super time. Great food and wine...get there early for a good spot...try Syrah 2013..the staff could not have been more welcoming. Felt..."

Elaine Starky

"The best steak with great wine, amazing stuff and unbeatable..."

Barbora Naděžda Xova

"Beautiful chilled lunch with great service . The wine went down so well. A venue that never fails to..."

Helen Hayes Krouse

"What an experience! Top notch service, amazing ambiance, flawless food. Chef Fabio, what a great host and inspired chef. The perfect..."

Shani De Villiers

"Was such a lovely experience, the food was excellent, service stupendous and I would return again with the company to..."

Doreen Lerato Ichebeng

"Last week Thursday, the 11th of January, I got to be as lucky as one could be, to celebrate the most exciting day of my life at Rust en Vrede...."

Samantha Kutcher

"We were sitting on the outside , either steak or fish . Thats your choices . My meat was soft and cooked to perfection the place was packed but there..."

Michelle

"Rust & Vrede deserves a 5 from me. We almost drove past it and I am glad to say we didn't. We were took by surprise to what was waiting for us. This..."

Nolene Du Preez

"Another wine farm, but with a fantastic venue and an awesome steak and wine (or can be substituted for Salmon). The chefs does a perfect Medium Rare..."

Simon Chemaly

"We were so fortunate to dine here on Chef John Shuttleworth's last evening at Rust en Vrede. And what a treat! He designed a special (and extensive)..."

Chrisna Du Plessis

"I had the privilege of dining at one of SA's top 10 restaurants last night - Rust en Vrede, on a warm, windless night, surrounded by picture perfect..."

The Foodie Corner

"Highly recommend wine tasting at Rust en Vrede. Service was great and the wine selection was extensive. The view of the rolling vineyards under the..."

Jenisha Govender

"This place is my little piece of heaven in the wine lands. I absolutely love it in December and Jan as all the flowers have bloomed. The food is..."

Costa Vlassis

"Had lunch in the wine cellar for my wife's birthday. The food was amazing, enjoyed with some wine tasting. Great atmosphere and service. I would..."

DieGroentier

"What a dinning experience! I have never seen service as good as this place. You cannot come here and be in a hurry. All of the dishes were delicious..."

Louise Viviers

"Wow if you ever in CT you have to make a point of setting aside the budget to have dinner here. This place was such an experience and the way they..."

Lisa

"Day 2 of our 3 day culinary splurge in the Winelands ....Always a bit harder to review a restaurant which did not meet expirations. Also..."

MarcelloMaestro

"They had the meanest steak I ever had, mustard was a blessing on top of that. This was back in 2013. I would definately always give them a chance..!..."

Romeobleck

"Simply the best dining experience my wife and I have ever had to date.Superb food served over many courses, sublime wine and great sommeliers to..."

Cdawg Dubya

"I have always loved their wines and decided it was fine for a visit and a wine tasting. This is one of the oldest wine estates in the Cape Town..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"I'm not sure what was better the service , the food, or the wine pairing. All I know is that it was an assault on the senses ... Magnificent and..."

Guy Areosa Pena Sicandar

"The scenery is just breathtaking and being right up next to the mountains under the trees I mean it's one hell of a location. I mean that's what..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the country and the BEST fine dining in South Africa! These folks do not miss a single detail. The..."

Derek Boulware

"The most delicious steak I have ever eaten. Its so beautiful and has a relaxing atmosphere. The service is amazing and the wines are to die for. A..."

Susan Francesca Signorile

"When we were having dinner at Cavalli, Dorothy told us that John had secured them a booking at Rust en Vrede (Rest and Peace) to celebrate their..."

Tandy Sinclair

"This is, by far, one of my favourite restaurants in South Africa. I never go through Stellenbosch without stopping by at least once.The..."

Lönngren Prinsloo

"Probably the best eating experience we have ever had. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. A must for all..."

Ryan

"Went to the winemakers lunch on Saturday and what a pleasure. You don't need to book so you just arrive between 12 and 3pm. Seating is on the terrace..."

Lauren Leigh

"Honestly- one of my favorite restaurants in the World. Even though the menu is really small, each food item is extremely tasty and the wine..."

Craig Leslie

"A group of us went to Rust en Vrede for the day for lunch.We were only given 2 choices: Salmon or Steak. I of course chose the salmon. It..."

Yiyi Lin

"What an amazing food experience. Best meal of my life so far. The food and wine parings were expertly explained and complimented each other..."

Claudia Nel

"Undoubtably beautiful surroundings and sublime food. I was particularly impressed at the service when I forgot to let the waiter know that I was..."

Sheryl

"Rust En Vrede Wine Estate - StellenboschTrue Balance & Perfect HarmonyYou could spend many a day visiting all the wine estates on..."

Mr.G Marcus Gibbons

"I had an outstanding 5-star experience at Rust en Verde wine estate during lunch. The picturesque setting, combined with the delectable cuisine, made..."

Sandi Griffin Fitness

"Amazing experience. The quality is outstanding both for food and service. Food and wine tasting were really worth it. The location of the estate is..."

Marijn van der Staaij

"What a treat! As you can't book a table for this popular estate, my friends decided to take me for my birthday midweek. Absolutely fantastic..."

Penny Morgan

"Amazing. We went for the special which is until beginning of September 2023. Great value for money for the food but wine and water incredibly..."

Suzie Janse van Rensburg

"One of my top places to visit. They don’t disappoint, they deliver excellent wine and the food is amazing and staff is always friendly. Visit them..."

dolladol

"We visited the estate on 16/11/2023, and had a wine tasting and lunch. Our tastings were guided by Saskia, who did a fantastic job. She was friendly,..."

Jozef Nijns

"Probably the best wine estate in Stellenbosch. It is definitely a bit more on the expensive side but the wines are exceptional. I would also..."

Adrian van der Vyver

"A truly fantastic spot to eat a delicious fillet or sirloin with chips and a glass of wine. The quality is excellent and consistently good. Make sure..."

Nolan Rumble

"Chef Fabio Daniel is my new favourite chef. The food was amazing and the tastes sensational. I’ve been waiting a long time to go back there with..."

Shelagh Toich

"Amazing gardens, which are rich in plants and trees. The staff was attentive and professionals. Food is simple for lunch with only three options (..."

A G

"A thoroughly enjoyable outdoor dining experience, with great views on a beautiful..."

hal jordan

"Delectable food and wine experience. We had the winemakers lunch, which is a must if you're in the area. I had the steak, which was perfectly cooked,..."

Adam “Duke”

"Great place, kind of difficult to find. 3 dishes for lunch sirloin, filet or salmon filet - outstanding good. Great wines - no wonder that this..."

Big Dipper

"This is one of my favourite Stellenbosch estates. Wonderful environment, great lunch and excellent wines. Happy to give this estate 5 stars. I'd give..."

Mike Horwood

"Fantastic place. The restaurant lunch menu is ideal..only 3 choices on the menu but such excellent choices, you really don't need other options...."

Sophia Clark

"Besutiful garden. Seems to be a place for lunch (three options to choose from), as it was packed when we arrived at 2pm. Nice tasting. Got to taste..."

Claus Schuh

"One of the best restaurants you will visit in South Africa. Service is extraordinarily good (attention to detail makes all the difference) and the..."

Deon van der Merwe

"Fantastic. Amazing setting and awesome food. We had the Winemakers Lunch - Chalmar Sirloin served with French fries, a garden salad and a glass of..."

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