Constantia is ideally located in Constantia Nek, near Cape Town City’s Center. It is a 60-hectare property, situated at an altitude of 130-270 meters above sea level. It is the oldest wine-producing region in South Africa dating back to 1685. It is a family-run business.
Constantia Glen has become a famous restaurant in South Africa. Besides its unique wines, it also offers a range of food items including flammkuchen, platters, soup, salad, mains, desserts, and beverages.
All the menu items are prepared from high-quality fresh and local ingredients. Their special dish is Flammkuchen (thinly rolled flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven.)
The restaurant is ideally located in the mountains offering a fantastic mountain view along with tasty food and wines. The atmosphere here is cool and cozy. The staff is friendly and well-dressed. They uniquely serve you. The menu prices are affordable ranging from R25 to R520.
Served with a French baguette, smoked rooibos butter and Peppadew® pâté
R245
Cheese
La Petite France brie, Cremalat gorgonzola, Gay’s Guernsey Dairy Mature Cheddar, Gay’s Guernsey Dairy Gruyère, grape jelly and seasonal fruit. Served with a French baguette and smoked rooibos butter
R285
Charcuterie
Prosciutto, Coppa and salami, olive tapenade, gherkins & Peppadew® pâté. Served with a French baguette and smoked rooibos butter
R255
Cheese & Charcuterie for 2
Fine cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, artichokes, gherkins, caper berries, Peppadew® pâté, grape jelly, olive tapenade, served with a French baguette
R520
Constantia Glen Flammkuchen
Thinly Rolled Flatbread Baked in a Wood-Fired Oven.
Item
Description
Price (R)
Classic
With a choice of Alphen Speck or artichokes, crème frâiche, leeks, red onions, and chives
Creamy roasted cauliflower soup, and roasted pumpkin seeds, served with a French baguette
R120
Mediterranean Salad
Grilled artichokes, roasted red peppers, feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce
R120
– Add Grilled Chicken Breast
(Option to add grilled chicken breast to Mediterranean Salad)
R140
Beetroot Salad
Roasted beetroot, goat’s cheese, lettuce, and walnuts served with a honey balsamic reduction
R120
Seared Tuna Nicoise
Seared tuna steak, olives, potatoes, boiled egg, green beans, tomatoes, and lettuce with a traditional dressing
R240
Constantia Glen Mains
Item
Description
Price (R)
Vegan Sliders (V)
Homemade mushroom and falafel patties with lettuce, tomato, and gherkin salsa on sesame seed buns with French fries or sweet potato fries and onion rings
R160
Rindsgulasch
Traditional Austrian Goulash made with beef, paprika, onions and served with Spätzle
R170
Trout Rosti
Potato rosti served with oak-smoked trout and crème frâiche
R170
Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty with cheddar/gorgonzola cheese, lettuce, tomato, and gherkin salsa on a Brioche bun with French fries or sweet potato fries and onion rings
R175
Pasta
Wild mushrooms and fresh truffle with a gorgonzola & coconut cream sauce
R240
Kingklip
Beer battered and served with salad, French fries, or sweet potato fries and homemade tartare sauce – or grilled and served with an olive & caper salsa
R240
Seared Beef Fillet
Beef fillet served with salad, French fries, or sweet potato fries and béarnaise sauce
R290
Char Grilled Rib-eye
30-day dry-aged beef Rib-eye served on potato rosti with seasonal vegetables and jus
R350
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Served with bone marrow mashed potato, Mango chutney, roasted baby vegetables, and red wine jus
R375
Constantia Glen Desserts
Dessert
Description
Price (R)
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso coffee
R55
Ice-cream
2 Scoops of our homemade crème frâiche ice-cream
R65
Creme brulee
Baked custard with caramelized sugar topping
R80
Don Pedro
Amarula/Coffee Liqueur/Whisky/Frangelico and vanilla ice cream
R80
Chocolate fondant
Baked chocolate dessert topped with a cherry coulis and served with homemade crème frâiche ice cream
R90
Malva Pudding
Malva pudding with Amarula Crème Anglaise and homemade ice-cream
2022 Constantia Saddle White, 2022 Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Constantia Glen TWO, 2022 Van Wyk Chenin Blanc, 2022 Van Wyk Riesling, 2020 Van Wyk Olivia Grace, 2022 Van Wyk Rachel Rose
R160
Red Wine Tasting – 5 Wines
2021 Van Wyk Rebecca May 2020 Van Wyk Syrah, 2021 Constantia Saddle Red, 2021 Constantia Glen THREE, 2021 Constantia Glen FIVE
R170
Constantia Glen Wines
Wine
Description
Price per Glass (R)
Price per Bottle (R)
2022 Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc
A classic, unwooded Constantia Sauvignon Blanc, showing beautiful freshness, elegance, and a well-defined minerality. 4½ stars Platter (94 pts)
R65
R245
2021 Constantia Glen TWO
A lightly wooded white blend of 73% Sauvignon Blanc and 27% Sémillon, barrel-fermented and matured for 12 months in 600-litre French oak barrels, as well as 10% in clay amphorae. Decanter 93 pts, IWC 93 pts, Tim Atkin MW 94 pts
R100
R390
2021 Constantia Glen THREE
A beautifully balanced red blend comprising 67% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
R125
R480
2021 Constantia Glen FIVE
Our flagship Bordeaux-style red blend made from our estate vineyards, this elegant vintage is made up of 27% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, and 11% Malbec.
R215
R830
Constantia Saddle Wines
Wine
Description
Price (R)
2022 Constantia Saddle White
A refreshing and flavorful unwooded white blend of 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon, made from grapes grown on the estate.
R140
2023 Constantia Saddle Rosé
This rich, full-flavored dry Rosé is made from all five Bordeaux red grape varieties grown on the estate and offers blissful enjoyment on a warm summer’s day.
R160
2021 Constantia Saddle Red
A juicy, medium-bodied red blend made from our estate-grown grapes. A blend of 78% Petit Verdot and 22% Malbec, matured for 16 months in a combination of new, second, and third-fill French oak barrels.
R220
Van Wyk Family Wines
Wine
Description
Price per Glass (R)
Price per Bottle (R)
2022 Van Wyk Family Chenin Blanc
A lightly wooded Chenin Blanc matured for 8 months in old French oak barrels, minimal intervention, granite soil in Stellenbosch.
R90
R345
2022 Van Wyk Family Riesling
A dry Riesling made from an old Weisser Riesling vineyard in Stellenbosch planted in 1982. Fermented and matured for 7 months in 5th-fill French oak demi-muid barrels. Tim Atkin MW 93 pts, 4½ stars Platter
R75
R295
2020 Van Wyk Family Olivia Grace
A vibrant and balanced blend of 60% Chenin Blanc, 12% Chardonnay, 12% Roussanne, 6% Riesling, 5% Verdelho, and 5% Viognier. Tim Atkin MW 91 pts, 4½ stars Platter
R75
R295
2022 Van Wyk Family Rachel Rose
A skin-contact white blend of 47% Viognier, 32% Chenin Blanc, and 21% Roussanne. Matured in old French oak barrels for 14 months.
R85
R325
2021 Van Wyk Family Rebecca May
A fragrant and refreshing (southern-Rhone inspired) light-bodied red blend of 56% Cinsaut, 22% Syrah, and 22% Grenache. 5 stars Platter (95 pts)
R85
R325
2020 Van Wyk Family Syrah
A medium-bodied Elgin Syrah made with 50% whole-bunch fermentation and matured in old French oak barrels for 13 months. Tim Atkin MW 92 pts, 4½ stars Platter
R85
R325
Special Wine Offerings
Wine
Description
Price (R)
2018 Rosemarie & Funa Brut Rosé MCC
A distinctive MCC from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Delicious creamy texture having spent 3 years maturing on the lees in the bottle.
R400
2017 Constantia Glen THREE
A red blend comprising 52% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon.
R740
2016 Constantia Glen FIVE
Our flagship Bordeaux-style red blend is made from our estate vineyards. This vintage is composed of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, and 6% Malbec.
