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TRADING HOURS

We’re open seven days a week
Breakfast: 07:00 – 10:30

Breakfast Sat – Sun & Public Holidays 07:30 – 11:00

Lunch & Dinner: 12:00 – 23:00

LAST ORDERS
Sit-down Dining: 22:00
Take-aways: 21:00

TRADING HOURS

We’re open seven days a week Breakfast: 07:30 – 11:00
Lunch & Dinner: 12:00 – 20:30

LAST ORDERS Sit-down Dining: 20:00 Take-aways: 20:00

WELCOME TO HELENA’S RESTAURANT

at Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel and Spa

Rated #2 of 265 restaurants in Stellenbosch as voted for by client reviews on the leading global restaurant review platform. Rated #1 International and Fine Dining Restaurant in Stellenbosch.

Although we are located inside of the beautiful Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel, we welcome reservations and walk-ins from outside patrons – subject to availability. Thank you for considering Helena’s. We are open seven days a week. Please note you are welcome to bring your own wine, we charge a corkage fee of R80 per bottle.

Be Inspired

Helena’s Restaurant at Coopmanhuijs: Where the familiar is made spectacular by an ambiance of celebratory anticipation, as guests rediscover the flavours and textures of good, honest food – which lie at the heart of South African cuisine.

Helena's Restaurant Beautiful Table Settings

The Story

Enjoy sincere hospitality in our exclusive and stylishly appointed 16-room five-star boutique hotel, ideally located in the historic heart of Stellenbosch. At Coopmanhuijs, we afford you as much attention and privacy as you may require.

Events

We cater for private functions and small groups, celebrating special events like birthday’s, private dinners, special anniversaries, baby showers, functions, book launches, canapé- and year-end functions and more. Please email us for a quotation.

CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY AT HELENA’S RESTAURANT

Someone who receives friends and gives no personal care to the meal prepared for them, is not worthy of having friends.

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755–1826)

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

“Our experience were one to remember”

JeandreTripAdvisor

“Excellent Food”

KeebleTravelerTripAdvisor

“Top Notch quality!”

Anze LotzTripAdvisor

“The food was excellent and service was quick”

YusrahTripAdvisor

“Lunch we had was amazing…”

Kauthar HarrisTripAdvisor

“The services was excellent”

KatieTripAdvisor

“Bravo, you’d love to come back!”

Fredy BTripAdvisor

“Ultimately, the food was excellent”

JW SonTripAdvisor

“Excellent service, great atmosphere, delicious food”

StableslodgeTripAdvisor

“A very pleasant evening!”

StableslodgeTripAdvisor

“The lamb neck is a superb choice”

DmnVuy001TripAdvisor

“The staff was super friendly and kind!”

Rebecca_bayTripAdvisor

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