Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant

Winery · Cape Winelands

Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant

Winery · Cape Winelands

Bowling Green Avenue, Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

Highlights

Orangerie@LeLude offers a chic, French café vibe with exquisite MCC tastings and delightful dishes, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

Bowling Green Avenue, Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa Get directions

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@afar

"Orangerie Restaurant at Le Lude Franschhoek is one of the top eateries in the Cape Winelands. Seated amid hanging ferns in the French-inspired dining room, you’ll feel as if you’re eating in a conservatory or atrium, all with views of the surrounding gardens through giant, arched steel windows. The menu changes seasonally but always features classical French cuisine with a contemporary twist. Get the fish, and don’t leave without tasting or purchasing a bottle of Le Lude’s méthode cap classique , a fermented sparkling wine made in the same way as Champagne."

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Hazel Fung

Google

Our second stop on the wine tram. It’s such a beautiful place and I got to go up close to the grape vines. We visited their tasting room which was beautiful. We got a bottle of their Brut Rosé to share. It was a delight to drink. They also have a restaurant if you want to have lunch here. It’s such a lovely place to visit!

The Freeze

Google

Just one word “incredible” food, service and the bubbles! World class in a spectacular setting. Do not miss this if you love fine dining and Cap Classique (champagne)

Lena H.

Google

Overrated. Service was bad and I couldn't stand managers overlooking my attitude. I asked him to hang my jacket and he seemed offended. Then we were ignored. We had many dishes, nothing that would surprise or taste amazing. Prices are higher comparing other Franshoek restaurants.

Stuart Duncan

Google

It was a great experience on the tasting front - the room is excellently decorated in a posh french cafe style. Service was attentive and polite. The wine was the absolute winner! Probably the best sparkling wine in South Africa. Would definitely come back and try the restaurant.

Lara von Ziegler-Smith

Google

I did an impromptu mini champagne tasting, tastefully presented ! I will be back , a definite “yes” to le Lude !

Sharon Lewis

Google

We took the recommendation of a friend and booked at Orangerie@LeLude for a special meal. The food and service was all good and the lovely setting with dappled evening light and crisp white linen table cloths made us appreciate life. We drank an MCC and paired some special wines with our starters and mains. I ate the mushroom ravioli as a main and it was delicious. Most of the desserts were a bit disappointing but this did little to dampen our experience.

Sonia De Baere Lavoie

Google

Not the best sparkling wine and service left us a little frustrated. A lot of waiters for little service and the manager didn’t even seem to mind.I think the place has potential, but maybe the food is good (didnt try)

Dianne Post

Google

Not only is there MCC tasting, but also a divine French restaurant. The food was so good I forgot to take a photograph. I highly recommend the brown onion soup (be prepared for a cheesy delight).

@afar

The Essential Guide to the Cape Winelands

View Postcard for Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant

Hazel Fung

Google

The Freeze

Google

Just one word “incredible” food, service and the bubbles! World class in a spectacular setting. Do not miss this if you love fine dining and Cap Classique (champagne)

Lena H.

Google

Stuart Duncan

Google

Lara von Ziegler-Smith

Google

I did an impromptu mini champagne tasting, tastefully presented ! I will be back , a definite “yes” to le Lude !

Sharon Lewis

Google

Sonia De Baere Lavoie

Google

Dianne Post

Google

Not only is there MCC tasting, but also a divine French restaurant. The food was so good I forgot to take a photograph. I highly recommend the brown onion soup (be prepared for a cheesy delight).