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La Colombe

No.55 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef

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Veronica's Take

La Colombe, perched atop Constantia Nek with sweeping views of the Constantia Valley and the sea, is South Africa's most elite culinary destination and the No.55 restaurant in the world according to the 2025 World's 50 Best list. Helmed by Executive Chef James Gaag, the restaurant marries French technique with Asian accents, creating dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Founder Scot Kirton has built a dining empire that includes this flagship and a constellation of top-tier establishments across Cape Town, solidifying La Colombe's status as a cornerstone of Africa's fine dining scene.

lacolombect Tucked away in the Silvermist organic wine estate at the top of Constantia Nek, with stunning views over the Constantia Valley towards the sea, South African fine-dining institution La Colombe is the flagship restaurant of Scot Kirton’s La Colombe Group, comprising a slew of the country’s top restaurants. Consistently winning local and international awards, chef James Gaag and his team create elegant dishes grounded in French technique and accented with Asian flourishes.

Accolade

List: World's 50 Best Restaurants · Rank: 55 · Year: 2025

Key Facts

The people behind La Colombe

James Gaag

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Executive Chef

Executive Chef of La Colombe, consistently ranked among Africa's finest restaurants and awarded Best Restaurant in Africa by The World's 50 Best. Known for theatrical, produce-driven cuisine in Constantia, Cape Town.

Scot Kirton

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Founder & Owner

Founder and Owner of La Colombe restaurant group, which includes La Colombe, La Petite Colombe, Pier, The Waterside, Foxcroft, and Epice across Cape Town and Franschhoek. A pioneering force in South African fine dining.