The two halves of the word Winelands sum up rather nicely the reasons for this region’s global popularity. Some of the world’s best grapes are harvested from these vineyards; and the rich earth in the valleys gives life to the finest quality produce imaginable. And what restaurants – especially those in the Cape Winelands themselves – do famously well is pair these two aspects in delicious combinations.

If you’re on a gourmet roadtrip around Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Klapmuts, Wellington or the Breede River Valley, we’ve got just the thing: the ultimate list of the best restaurants in the Winelands for 2015.

This list comprises all the Winelands restaurants in the Eat Out 500, the best restaurants in South Africa (as rated and reviewed by our editorial panel) that made it into the 2015 Eat Out magazine.Read more…