What 33 people say about Le chêne
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A wonderful experience!
5star experience from the moment you enter the estate! The food was exceptional!! Will definitely return.
Extraordinary sublime friendly fantabulous food . Elroy and team really made the day special and Hilda was a super waitress , so was Anette who popped by lending a helping hand . Sommelier know his vino! Really a must see thanks guys
WOW! - seems to be the appropriate word to describe such an incredible lunch experience which was by far the BEST one experienced during Restaurant Week. The food was simply impeccable with infinite detail and love being served with each of the many small varied offerings - an absolute stunning taste experience. The...
Read full reviewWOW! - seems to be the appropriate word to describe such an incredible lunch experience which was by far the BEST one experienced during Restaurant Week. The food was simply impeccable with infinite detail and love being served with each of the many small varied offerings - an absolute stunning taste experience. The waitron was knowledgeable and went about her duties in a calm professional manner which added to the overall 'adventure' that we had undertaken. The venue is magnificent and the outlook from the conservatory where lunch was being served was magnificent. The food was beautifully presented and each dish was a taste sensation in its own right - a harmonious symphony of tastes in the mouth! We will DEFINITELY be returning to this venue for hopefully another 12 out of 10 culinary experience - THANK YOU!
Everything was absolutely spectacular, from the view to the impeccable attention to detail and unpretentious service. The food was incredibly delicious and every single course was unique aestethically and from a taste perspective.
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About Le chêne
Cuisine: Fine Dining
The Restaurant
Darren Badenhorst’s newest venture is the fully renovated space at the Manor House on the exclusive Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. Le chêne, meaning “The oak tree”, is another testament to the culinary capital where Badenhorst has become synonymous in delivering fine cuisine at his first establishment, Le coin Français. This sister property, with sweeping panoramic views within the glass observatory dining room offers a selection of two or three course dining experiences with the option to add on various courses to create a full tasting menu experience. Utilizing only the finest local ingredients off the estate itself, the menu is a true testament to the diversity and beauty of the region.
Darren Badenhorst
Multiple award-winning Chef de cuisine and owner, Darren Badenhorst, will take diners on a journey through his interpretations of nostalgic food memories encompassing “art on a plate” and leading them through a unique culinary exploration of flavours, textures and interactive creations.
Oelof Vorster
Heading up the kitchen is internationally experienced Head Chef, Oelof Vorster. After spending time in some of South Africa’s finest establishments chef Oelof brings a wealth of knowledge to the Le chêne team. Creativity and thinking outside of the box is what he does best, implementing classic French techniques with modern flair and ingenuity.
Parking Note
To gain access to Leeu Estates all drivers of vehicles must produce a driver's license or I.D that will be scanned at the gate. Kindly advise your fellow guests, should you be traveling separately.
