The world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor, announced its top fine dining restaurants for 2018 in the Traveller’s Choice Awards, and one of Mzansi's finest La Colombe in Constantia was named 6th best restaurant in the world.
Award winners were determined using an algorithm that analyses the millions of reviews and opinions collected over a 12-month period from travellers around the world – taking into consideration quality and quantity of the reviews.
The restaurant was number 7 in 2017. The La Colombe team headed by chef proprietor, Scot Kirton, and executive chef, James Gaag, can be very proud of this international recognition. TripAdvisor described the Western Cape spot as a "fantastic fine dining experience".
It is the only South African restaurant to be recognised on TripAdvisors Top 25 with chef proprietor, Scot Kirton, commenting: 'La Colombe has consistently received world-wide acclaim and our passionate team is extremely proud to be recognised amongst the top restaurants in the world by TripAdvisor.'
The number one spot was awarded to the sublime - Au Crocodile in Strasbourg, France.