La Belle Bistro & Patisserie - Constantia

We spent a lovely rainy afternoon tasting the delights. The tomato soup starter was a meal in itself. My fish main was beautifuly plated and the cauliflour puree smooth and creamy. My salted caramel looked too perfect to eat with nuts dusted in gold. It was the perfect amount of sweet. I loved the ambience!

La Belle is a “local” to us and our quick go-to when we don’t want to go too far or spend too much money. We’ve been plenty of times and have never been disappointed. Admittedly no-one or no place will ever be 100% perfect, but all in all - we love it there. Now you are asking what is not 100%? The initial service can sometimes be a bit slow, but once you’ve ordered the waiting staff in general is great. I do think they have moved into the higher price region and do feel it’s not as affordable anymore (for us). But the vibe, the food, the service, convenience and cakes make up for it. We can’t afford to go weekly anymore, but it remains a good solid option. The highlight is that (and its a new discovery) they are dog friendly. We are fairly new pooch parents and it turns out that La Belle is the perfect place to catch an early dinner or breakfast after a green belt doggie walk, because your pet can go with (so no double trips). They welcome your K9 and have a few water bowls around to cater for them as well. One of the few outdoor places in Cape Town, private, ample parking, beautiful setting.

Great service but the food is super...average. Omelette was tasteless & oily & just blah. Stick to the bakery items- tasty.

The fruit salad is a total disappointment. When one is a vegetarian and it’s a hot day, nothing nicer than a fruit salad. Says berries, didn’t see one. If apple, orange and a few pieces of Kiwi makes a fruit salad. I have complained to management but nothing is done, and for R95 a rip off.

love to go to this restaurant on a weekend morning for Breakfast. Great coffee, excellent service, lovely outdoors, sunny and family friendly. Best to book or go early.Eggs benedict delicious, well portioned and beautifully presented.kids LOVE the pancakes with crispy bacon.

I love their desserts.The atmosphere of the place is warm, even though it starts to be too busy for me.

Service is friendly and very good. Food is excellent. We have been many times, tried many dishes for breakfast and dinner and never been disappointed.

Went here for supper on the off chance. Pleasantly surprised; thought the food was good, wine selection fine and service OK if a little inexperienced, maybe.

Having lunched and dined at Blanko a few times, this is a great alternative, with a varied menu, and a fairly exhaustive drinks and wine menu. The Sauvignon Blancs are really vanilla offerings and maybe an inclusion of one or two of the superior local Constantia products would be better received.The calamari starter, toasted chicken mayo and caesar salad were delicious. The setting under the trees is idyllic, and the accessible parking makes this a must visit!

We both ordered the chicken mayo ciabatta sandwich. Sandwich was huge which we could not finish! For drinks we had the mango magic smoothie - the best I have had!! The service is very slow and trying to get the attention of waitrons is near impossible! Seems they have perfected not making eye contact with customers. No checking at tables once food is served to find out whether all is in order.