Helena's Restaurant

Helena's Restaurant The aim of Helena's Restaurant is to serve heritage food with finesse, often with a subtle twist in

Built in 1713, the iconic Coopmanhuijs at 33 Church Street underwent painstaking renovation before opening as a five star boutique hotel and spa in 2010. Since then, it has consistently ranked #1 on www.tripadvisor.com among hotels in Stellenbosch. Helena's Restaurant is housed in two areas within the hotel: The first is the spectacular dining-room, adorned with richly embossed French wallpaper an

d trees made of wire. The second is a glass-roofed conservatoire, furnished with hand-hewn poplar wood chairs, and decorated with artisanal tiles by Ruan Hoffmann and plates by Gerrit Oosthuizen. The menu is designed to reflect the fresh produce of the Boland, with specific emphasis on freshness and food provenance – the "from where" and "by whom" of locally sourced (often artisanal) ingredients. To complement the new restaurant, the European-style Tonga Door wine lounge at Coopmanhuijs offers some of the finest local wines.

A stay at Coopmanhuijs is best enjoyed with a table at Helena's. 🍷Wake up in the heart of Stellenbosch and enjoy excepti...
19/08/2026

A stay at Coopmanhuijs is best enjoyed with a table at Helena's. 🍷

Wake up in the heart of Stellenbosch and enjoy exceptional dining just steps from your room.

The perfect pairing for your next getaway.

Book your stay:
https://www.coopmanhuijs.co.za/

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

The right wine transforms a meal into an experience.🍷 Our thoughtfully curated wine list celebrates some of the Cape's f...
14/08/2026

The right wine transforms a meal into an experience.🍷

Our thoughtfully curated wine list celebrates some of the Cape's finest wines, perfectly paired with the flavours of our seasonal menu.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

The flavours of winter, beautifully plated. 🍽️Discover seasonal favourites like our Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib, served w...
12/08/2026

The flavours of winter, beautifully plated. 🍽️

Discover seasonal favourites like our Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib, served with spinach, parmentier potatoes, and a creamy wild mushroom & brandy sauce, or our Risotto with Fresh Wild Mushrooms from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, finished with Grana Padano and white truffle oil.

Comforting, elegant, and crafted for the season.

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

Here's to the women who deserve to be celebrated. 💐Gather around the table this Women's Day and enjoy Helena's Three-Cou...
09/08/2026

Here's to the women who deserve to be celebrated. 💐

Gather around the table this Women's Day and enjoy Helena's Three-Course Sunday Lunch, thoughtfully prepared for moments worth remembering.

✨ All women receive 10% off their Three-Course Sunday Lunch.

Reserve your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

Your morning deserves something special. 🥐Join us at Helena's for a relaxed breakfast where good food, great coffee, and...
07/08/2026

Your morning deserves something special. 🥐

Join us at Helena's for a relaxed breakfast where good food, great coffee, and timeless hospitality set the tone for the day ahead.

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

🍷 An Evening of Exceptional Wine & Fine Dining at Helena's Restaurant.Join us on Friday, 28 August 2026, for an exclusiv...
06/08/2026

🍷 An Evening of Exceptional Wine & Fine Dining at Helena's Restaurant.

Join us on Friday, 28 August 2026, for an exclusive Lanzerac Wine Estate Winemakers Dinner, an evening where every course is thoughtfully paired with award-winning Lanzerac wines to create an unforgettable dining experience.

📅 Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
🕡 Time: 18:30 for 19:00
📍 Venue: Helena's Restaurant

Indulge in a beautifully curated six-course dining experience, featuring expertly paired Lanzerac wines alongside every course, culminating in a memorable evening of fine food, exceptional wine and great company.

R785 per adult

Seats are limited, so early booking is essential.

Reserve your table today:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

Reviews like these make what we do so worthwhile. Thank you, Sarah, for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted you enj...
05/08/2026

Reviews like these make what we do so worthwhile.

Thank you, Sarah, for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your dining experience, from the Avocado Ritz to our slow-cooked beef short rib. A special thank you for recognising Gerda's exceptional service, we'll be sure to pass on your kind words.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Helena's for another memorable evening.

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

There's something special about dining in winter. 🍷As the temperatures drop, there's no better place to gather around gr...
03/08/2026

There's something special about dining in winter. 🍷

As the temperatures drop, there's no better place to gather around great food, exceptional wine, and warm hospitality than Helena's.

Book your table:
https://helenasrestaurant.co.za/

Our new Winter Menu has officially arrived at Helena's, bringing together seasonal flavours, comforting favourites, and ...
31/07/2026

Our new Winter Menu has officially arrived at Helena's, bringing together seasonal flavours, comforting favourites, and beautifully crafted dishes perfect for the colder months.

Have you had a chance to try it yet?

Tell us which dish was your favourite in the comments below. 🍷❄️

There's something special about a Sunday well spent.Good food, great company, and a leisurely lunch that allows you to s...
29/07/2026

There's something special about a Sunday well spent.

Good food, great company, and a leisurely lunch that allows you to slow down and savour the moment.

Gather your family and friends and join us at Helena's this Sunday.

Address

33 Church Street
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 23:00
Thursday 07:30 - 23:00
Friday 07:30 - 23:00
Saturday 07:30 - 23:00
Sunday 07:30 - 23:00

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