As a real food lover, my wife and I spent the final week of our holiday in Franschhoek. This town is for us Heaven on Earth with all thesse excellent restaurants. But there was only one restaurant we decided to go back again. Le Bon Vivant; for us simply the best; art on a plate, unique combinations, relaxed atmosphere and... more

There's no question that the most beautiful plating of food happens at Le Bon Vivant. We hit every major restaurant during our last visit -- the Tasting Room included -- and Le Bon Vivant was right at the top with Roundhouse, La Colombe and Aubergine. As a result, we hit Le Bon Vivant twice this last visit and were even... more

This restaurant was amazing. I have traveled all over the world and was shocked to find such incredible restaurants in the tiny town of Franschoek, SA. Le Bon Vivant is incredible because of the presentation - each plate truly was a work of art. My main suggestion is to save room - after a full day of wine tasting and... more

For 40 years I have travelled all over the world as an intercontinental tourdirector. I stayed in the best hotels, had meals in excellent restaurants, but Le Bon Vivant is absolutely my favourite. The food is outstanding, chef Pierre Hendriks (I am proud to say that he too is from The Netherlands) and his team make the dishes to real... more

The food here, and its presentation, is incredible.... and we couldn't get over how reasonable the bill was... ours was about £20 per person I think. In the UK this type of restaurant would charge an absolute fortune - well out of our price range. Best meal I have had in a while. The 'one of everything' dessert was a... more

On our final night in Franschhoek we ate at Le Bon Vivant. Headed up by Dutch chef Pierre Hendricks, décor included lighting made from assorted kitchen implements like whisks and graters! Without planning it, we actually ended up having what I thought was the very best meal in our time in South Africa. The tuna and calamari starter was top... more

We thoroughly enjoyed our first meal at Le Bon Vivant. The menu is full of very interesting dishes and the chef makes use of unique combinations which really work well. Its one of those menus where you want to try everything! I loved my perfectly cooked norwegian salmon which was generously portioned. Atop was a mascarpone filled calamari tube. Just... more

Dinner at Le Bon Vivant was probably our best meal in South Africa which is saying a lot as we didn't have a single disappointing one in our two week stay. The atmosphere and service is surprisingly casual and relaxed given the quality of the food. Every single dish the three of us ordered was delicious and perfectly presented and... more

unfashionably nouvelle - bland flavours - dry food and local pub service. more