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.

Why Helena's? 🍝Every visit to Helena's is about more than exceptional food.It's about warm hospitality, thoughtfully cra...
28/08/2026

Why Helena's? 🍝

Every visit to Helena's is about more than exceptional food.

It's about warm hospitality, thoughtfully crafted seasonal cuisine, and a timeless setting in the heart of Stellenbosch where every meal becomes a memorable experience.

Whether you're joining us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we look forward to welcoming you.

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

🍷 Where fine wine meets exceptional cuisine.This Friday, Helena’s Restaurant invites you to an intimate evening of food,...
26/08/2026

🍷 Where fine wine meets exceptional cuisine.

This Friday, Helena’s Restaurant invites you to an intimate evening of food, wine and indulgence at our Lanzerac Wine Estate Winemakers Dinner.

Settle in for a specially curated six-course menu, with each dish complemented by carefully selected Lanzerac wines - a dining experience designed to showcase the harmony between the plate and the glass.

✨ Friday, 28 August 2026
🕡 18:30 for 19:00
📍 Helena’s Restaurant
💫 R595 per adult

Come raise a glass, savour every course and enjoy an evening of exceptional hospitality.

Bookings are essential and seats are limited.

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

It's more than what's on the plate. 🍽️From the warm welcome to the final course, every detail at Helena's is designed to...
26/08/2026

It's more than what's on the plate. 🍽️

From the warm welcome to the final course, every detail at Helena's is designed to make you feel at home.

Join us in the heart of Stellenbosch for a dining experience you'll want to return to.

The perfect pairing isn't always on the menu. Enjoy a leisurely meal at Helena's before treating yourself to a moment of...
24/08/2026

The perfect pairing isn't always on the menu.

Enjoy a leisurely meal at Helena's before treating yourself to a moment of calm at Coopmanhuijs Spa. 🧖‍♀️

Exceptional dining and complete relaxation, all in one destination.

Book your spa experience:
https://www.coopmanhuijs.co.za/spa/

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

Save room for something sweet. 🍰End your dining experience with one of our winter favourites, from our warm Individual F...
21/08/2026

Save room for something sweet. 🍰

End your dining experience with one of our winter favourites, from our warm Individual Floating Malva Pudding with rooibos apricot compote and crème anglaise to the indulgent Chocolate Symphony, served with homemade fresh mint ice cream.

Because every memorable meal deserves a memorable ending.

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

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/

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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