La Motte

The name of the restaurant was inspired by La Motte’s admiration of South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957). Pierneef’s creativity in portraying the beauty of the South African landscape is echoed in the restaurant’s offering of traditional cuisine with a modern interpretation. The unique food styles and diverse flavours have been inspired by centuries of cooking, spiced by influences from across the globe, forming the precious ingredients of Cape Winelands Cuisine. A hardcover recipe book of the same title and with beautiful photography now shares these special recipes and their history. Cape Winelands Cuisine, the cookbook, is available from the La Motte Farm Shop and all leading bookshops.

Dining experience:

Pierneef à La Motte

Kitchen:

Fine-dining, South African, Vegetarian

La Motte Wine Estate:

Monday to Sunday, 9h:00 - 17h:00.

Pierneef à La Motte:

Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, 11h:30 - 15h:00.

The Sunday family lunch: Sunday, 11h:30 - 15h:30.

Dinner: Thursday to Saturday, 19h:00.

Please note: Patrons with dinner reservations should be seated in the restaurant by 20:30. Closed on Christian religious holidays & during June, July and August, dinner will only be served on Friday and Saturday evening. Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant will be closed for a Winter Break from 17 July to 10 August. 

The Winelands Tea:

Tuesday to Sunday, 9h:00 - 17h:00.

Wine Tasting:

Monday to Saturday, 9h:00 – 17h:00.

Please note: Closed on Sundays & Christian religious holidays.
Reservations for groups are essential – maximum of 16.

Food & Wine Tasting:

Friday, 10h:00.

Please note: Prior reservation, at least two days in advance, with upfront payment is essential. Closed on Christian religious holidays. Available to groups of 2 to 15 & no children under the age of 18 allowed.

The La Motte Museum:

Tuesday to Sunday, 9h:00 – 17h:00.

Please note: During the Winter Break the La Motte Museum will be open Tue to Sat 09h:00 – 17h:00 (closed on Sunday and Monday).

Historic Walk:

Wednesday, 10h:00 – 11h:00.

Please note: Closed on Christian religious holidays & reservations essential.

Sculpture Walk:

Thursday, 10h:00 - 11h:00.

Please note: Reservations are essential & Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Farm Shop:

Tuesday to Sunday, 09h:00 – 17h:00.

Please note: La Motte Farm Shop will be closed for a Winter Break from 17 July to 10 August & Closed on Christian religious holidays.

Pierneef Expereince:

Tuesday, 10h:30.

Please note: Prior reservation is essential & Closed on Christian religious holidays.

Sustainable Hike:

Hiking Trail: Monday to Saturday 09h:00 – 14h:00.

Please note that the estate will be closed for a family Christmas on 24, 25 and 26 December 2017.

Guided Hiking Trial: Monday, 08h:00.

Pierneef à La Motte:

Lunch:

R300 p.p. average for 2 courses (Starter/Main or Main/Dessert).

Sunday family lunch:

R375 p.p. for adults.

R150 p.p. for children under 12 years.

Please note: No take home option available.

Dinner:

R595 p.p. for 5 courses, excluding wines.

R825 p.p. for 5 courses, including wines.

The Winelands Tea:

R165 p.p. (*Sparkling wine can be ordered at an additional R65 per glass)

Wine Tasting:

Current Vintage Tasting: R50 p.p. & R60 p.p. when part of a group.

Themed Tasting: R200 p.p., maximum of 8 people.

Please note: Reservations are essential.

Cellar Tour and Tasting: R70 p.p., maximum of 16 people.

Please note: Reservations are essential.

Food & Wine Tasting:

R200 per person.

Historic Walk:

R50 per person.

Sculpture Walk:

R50 per person.

Sustainable Hike:

Hiking Trial: R50 p.p. (includes a detailed map and a bottle of water).

Guided Hiking Trial: R100 p.p. (includes a detailed map, bottle of water and light refreshments).

Head Chef: Michelle Theron

Winemaker: Edmund Terblanche

• Child Friendly
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Gift Shop
• Museum or Art Gallery
• Free Parking
• Wine Tasting
• Garden
• Food Platter
• Deli Shop
• Online Shop
• Fireplace
• Terrace
• Cellar Tour
• Live Music
• Hiking
• Wine Pairing Food