Monument House in Franschhoek played host this week to the 2024 Luxe Restaurant Awards, an illustrious celebration of South Africa's finest culinary talent.
Among the evening’s highlights was the announcement of La Petite Colombe as the Restaurant of the Year. Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek, La Petite Colombe has consistently dazzled with its innovative cuisine and impeccable service, making it a deserving recipient of this prestigious accolade.
Callan Austin was honoured as Chef of the Year, a testament to his exceptional culinary prowess and dedication to his craft. Austin’s creative vision and commitment to excellence have set a new benchmark in the industry, earning him this well-deserved recognition.
List of winners:
African Restaurant of the Year: The Happy Uncles - Salt River, Cape Town.
Bistro of the Year: Farro Restaurant at Gabrielskloof Wine Estate - Bot River.
Burger Joint of the Year: Zuney Wagyu - Gardens, Cape Town.
Café of the Year: Hemelhuijs - Cape Town city centre.
Casual Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Post and Pepper - Stellenbosch central.
Post and Pepper
Chef of the Year: Callan Austin- co-owner of Dusk Restaurant
Coffee Shop of the Year: Truth Coffee
Contemporary Restaurant of the Year: Club Kloof - Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
Family Restaurant of the Year: The Table at De Meye - De Meye Farm Muldersvlei Road Klapmuts, Stellenbosch
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Belly of the Beast - Cape Town city centre.
Vuur
Grillhouse of the Year: VUUR Restaurant -Stellenbosch.
Hidden Gem Award: Stefan's Restaurant at Erinvale Hotel & Spa -Somerset West
Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Upper Union - Gardens, Cape Town.
International Restaurant of the Year: Ouzeri - Cape Town city centre.
Legacy Award: La Colombe - Cape Town
Lifestyle Restaurant of the Year: Club Como - Morningside, Sandton.
New Restaurant of the Year: Mertia - Stellenbosch central.
Mertia
Pop-Up Restaurant of the Year: Chef Rikku at The Art of Duplicity
Restaurant of the Year: La Petite Colombe - Franschhoek.
Restobar of the Year: The 11th Floor - Bedfordview, Gauteng.
11th Floor
Service Excellence Award: The Living Room - Cape Town.
Street Food Restaurant of the Year: The Siba Deli - Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town.
Tempo
Supper Club of the Year: Tempo Luxury Restaurant - Rivonia, Sandton.
Sustainability Award: Salsify at the Roundhouse - Camps Bay, Cape Town.
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