Having visited La Colombe and Foxcroft previously our expectations were high. I am happy to report that La Petite Colombe surpassed all the expectations we might have had.
From Tim, just outside the reception, to the Meets the Chef Section, the open and welcoming space is sure to well for the Scot Kirton stable of restaurants.
I loved that they off the full menu for patrons wanting to get the full experience but all a reduce menu for us eaters who knows our eyes are bigger than out tummies.
I really can’t peg down a favourite because everything was exceptional. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and the sommelier was always close by ensuring our drinks were taken care off.
We thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Meet the Chefs” experience, a novel idea I wish more restaurants would introduce.
I would like to add that it’s quite clear every staff member at La Petite Colombe love their jobs they all so happy and that transcends into their dishes.
We wish them nothing but the best for the future, another one for your bucket list.
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Tasting Menu
Full menu R995 / with wine pairing R1600
Reduced menu R695 / with wine pairing R1100
*Our full gourmand menu offers all the options whilst the reduced menu offers a choice of either-or
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Sour dough, home churned butter, sesame and roasted yeast
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Cape Malay pickled fish, smoked snoek, piccalilli, and salsa verde
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Asian style salmon, aubergine, miso, kalamansi, avocado, cucumber
Fable Mountain ‘Jackel Bird’ 2014 (Tulbagh)
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Barbeque quail, langoustine, smoked mussels, bok choi, corn
Mullinuex ‘Old Vines’ 2015 (Swartland)
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Springbok tataki, parfait, pineapple, burnt macadamia, Jerusalem artichoke, pistachio
Radford Dale ‘Black Rock’ 2014 (Swartland)
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Palate cleanser
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“Meet the chefs”
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Citrus glazed line fish, smoked parsnip, pancetta, buckwheat, and asparagus
Eenzaamheid Chenin Blanc 2014 (Paarl)
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Seared wagyu, braised brisket, sweetbread, soubise, burnt thyme, sherry
Black Elephant Vintners ‘Back Roads’ Petite Syrah 2015 (Franschhoek)
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Asiago, pear, pecan, Japanese cheese cake, fynbos honey, beurre noisette
Lateganskop ‘No 102’ N/V (Bonnievale)
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Stone fruit, almond, yoghurt, geranium, Valrhona Dulcey, nougat
Moreson ‘Fudge’ Straw Wine 2012 (Franschhoek)
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La Petite Colombe Treasures
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Vegetarian Menu
Full menu R795 / with wine pairing R1400
Reduced menu R495 / with wine pairing R900
*Our full gourmand menu offers all the options whilst the reduced menu offers a choice of either-or
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Sour dough, home churned butter, sesame and roasted yeast
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Tomato, aubergine, salsa verde
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Asparagus, kimchi, miso, avocado, shimegi, kalamansi, cucumber
Fable Mountain ‘Jackel Bird’ 2014 (Tulbagh)
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Teriyaki glazed endive, corn, water chestnuts, ginger, smoked garlic spuma, bok choi
Alheid Vineyards ‘Hemelrand’ 2015 (Hemel- en- Aarde)
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Jerusalem artichoke mousse, pineapple, burnt macadamia, pistachio
Arendsig Chardonnay 2016 (Robertson)
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Palate cleanser
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Meet the chefs
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Herb gnocchi, pea, lemon, smoked parsnip, herb veloute,
Eagles Nest Merlot 2013 (Constantia)
Or
Parmasan Lasagne, Sable, creamed spinach, caramelized carrot, sherry
Haut Espoir Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Franschhoek)
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Asiago, pear, pecan, Japanese cheese cake, fynbos honey, beurre noisette
Lateganskop ‘No 102’ N/V (Bonnievale)
Or
Stone fruit, almond, yoghurt, geranium, Valrhona Dulcey, nougat
Moreson ‘Fudge’ Straw Wine 2012 (Franschhoek)
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La Petite Colombe Treasures
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Please be advised that we endeavour to keep the menus as accurate as possible however we cannot guarantee that the menu will be exactly as what is displayed.
A discretionary 12.5% gratuity will be added to tables of 6 or more.
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Please contact:
Le Quartier Français Hotel
Cnr Huguenot St. and Berg St.
Franschhoek
Tel :+27 21 202 3395
Email: reservations@lapetitecolombe.com.
Written for JAR PHOTOGRAPHY by René Petersen
Photography for JAR PHOTOGRAPHY by Jason “Dubbz” Petersen
