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“Best service ever ..Thank you April”

Christelle's Bistro
Ranked #1 of 33 Restaurants in Swellendam
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: R 55 - R 235
Description: We are a cosy, funky, relaxing, unique little French Bistro set in the historic town of Swellendam, the 5th oldest town in South Africa. We are serving authentic French food with a South African flair. We also offer delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. We are dog friendly and if they wish, they too can have a little treat. The Bistro is our dream created out of years of experience working in the hospitality industry all over the world. Chef Josia is heading the kitchen and my French wife Christelle, the friendly hostess. Our passion and desire has lead us to where the restaurant stands today. Our wish is that you have a fantastic experience!
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Description: We are a cosy, funky, relaxing, unique little French Bistro set in the historic town of Swellendam, the 5th oldest town in South Africa. We are serving authentic French food with a South African flair. We also offer delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. We are dog friendly and if they wish, they too can have a little treat. The Bistro is our dream created out of years of experience working in the hospitality industry all over the world. Chef Josia is heading the kitchen and my French wife Christelle, the friendly hostess. Our passion and desire has lead us to where the restaurant stands today. Our wish is that you have a fantastic experience!
Reviewed 14 June 2024

This beautiful restaurant it is a must to go ..took my wife for her birthday it was a romantic evening..thank you to April ..her service was top notch and the pictures she took of us ..food was excellent 👌 Baie Dankie

Date of visit: June 2024
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Reviewed 11 June 2024

We - a group of 20 golfers stopped off here for lunch on our way to Hermanus. Having eaten in many great restaurants in the southern cape and restaurants in our 5-star hotels for me this meal was one of the best we had on our trip.

Starter Onion soup - what an amazing dish the stock was so rich and flavoursome plenty of beautifully cooked onions. Once of the best onion soups I have ever tasted. Main course fish and chips again a simple dish beautifully cooked with homemade tartar sauce. Beautifully light crispy battered fish. Eloquent cooking.
Dessert Panna cotta I thought this was an amazing dish light with the right amount of wobble when touched. The whole meal was classical French cooking applied to some simple dishes - one of the standout meals in our month long stay in South Africa.

A brilliant classical french restaurant with a chef who is so classically talented in so many ways. Definitely worth the visit.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Reviewed 20 May 2024

The warm welcome we got from the owner ..April was helping all tables with such a warm beautiful smile..smart she took over everything she explained the specials by heart..her smile. Her recommendation we have travelled but her service is the top notch ..we enjoyed our dinner ..the food was excellent it is place to visit ...Duck . Ostrich..lamb shank..Mussels and the chocolate tart all was well and again our pics she took thank you Bistro..

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 17 May 2024

What a pleasant surprise to discover this gem in Swellendam! Restaurant is in a converted house, so atmosphere is relaxed and with warm welcome from Christelle herself. The food was superb - tasty with perfect portion sizes. French inspired but with a South African twist. Service excellent. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Thank Rita W
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Reviewed 13 May 2024

We were greeted by Christelle and looked after by April - the food and service were second to none. It was amazing quality - thoroughly recommended. Very reasonably priced for what we got - I wish I could move you to England!
One of our party left their phone and April even followed us in car to give it back - thank you

Date of visit: May 2024
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Thank Denise G
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