What can I say? La Colombe you beaut.
A few weeks ago, when planning my girlfriend's birthday lunch I was left with a tricky decision... Where do I take her? Which restaurant in Cape town has elegance, class and leaves you with a feeling that you didn't just eat at a restaurant? But rather that you just experienced something truly majestic. Well La Colombe was clearly the first to pop into my head. I haven't been since Luke Dale-Roberts left so with the exciting anticipation of the unknown I booked a table for the two of us. From the minute we arrived I was in awe of the famous service and attention to detail every patron receives. Our waitress, Rebecca was on top form all afternoon, the manager, Andrew, whom I had never met spoke to us in such a warm manner I felt as though he had known us for years. The Barman, James was kind enough to offer us a tasting of whiskey and made for us literally the best coffee I have ever had. A true barrister. One of the other waiters, Dale, was incredibly charming and knowledgeable about the history of the farm. Just when I thought it couldnt get better, A birthday plate was brought out with happy birthday Kristal written on it in dark chocolate. La Colombe from the bottom of my heart, thank you for creating not only a special day for both me and my girlfriend but also for reviving in me the belief that some restaurants do still get the right things right.