Glen Carlou Reviews

Great wine and service. The views over the valley are hard to beat.

Glen Carlou is always a treat. Great wine-tasting, beautiful venue, cheerful, competent staff. Highly recommended!

Fantastic view, friendly service. Free access to art exhibition and wine cellar.

Probably my favorite wine in all of SA wine country. Everything they have should get a gold medal. Rich and tasty red wines, all of them spectacular. Their pinot noir is my favorite, but the cabernet sauvignon is really solid as well. Try them all!!!

In my opinion, this is one of the finest establishments on offer to tourists. It offers a fine lunch menu. Also, locals will investigate good tasting quality wines.

Fantastic view, food, service, company, sunshine. Day made in heaven. What more do you want?

Fantastic wines, amazing food - but book in advance be warned- with fantastic views. There is also a contemporary art museum. You can also take a look into the cellar. International wines generally available, but with current exchange rate, the selection has dwindled. Worth a visit. Menu at restaurant changes seasonally.

Awesome food, great service and the gallery was awesome

Amazing, place!! we got married here back in 2012 and we loved it, great venue, great food and fantastic staff!!!!

Amazing lunch. US client says possibly best lunch she's ever had!

Very friendly and competent staff Very good wines great view again and again

Amazing food at reasonable prices. Their wines are also excellent.

Very beautiful wine estate. Great wine selection, a must taste!

Everything about this wine estate is amazing! Amazing and interesting food, excellent service, breathtaking views over the vineyards. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area and like fine dining. Their desert menu was so interesting and delicious with even a gin and tonic desert to choose from.

Stunning Views, great food and attentive service. Wines are not too shabby either.

Breathtaking view, good wine, well presented great tasing food and spectacular service from very friendly waiters. ,

Lovely experience. Excellent service and delicious wine!

What a gem of a place. Warm welcome.. Awesome wine tasting.. Amazing food.. Excellent service.. Breathtaking views.. Will definitely be going back for more!!!

Glen Carlos consistently gives warm and polite service, combined with exquisite meals and stunning views of the local wine valley.

Had excellent lunch at Glen Carlou yesterday 10 out of 10 for food
service 10 out of 10
view 10 out of 10
My 5th visit and every time I think it is excellent and then they surprise me.
Glen Carlou commitment of consistency to always deliver beyond expectation is so true
Well done
See you soon

Great wine with an incredible view. What more could one ask for

An excellent award-winning vineyard nestled between blue mountain ranges and lush vineyards. The view from the outside deck is breathtaking. R100 for a wine tasting of your own selection of 5 exquisite wines. Favorites were the crispy Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Merlot.

Our waiter, Jan, was professional and evidently has relevant wine knowledge. He could answer all our questions and promoted the unique farm in a passionate way.

We visited their on-site art gallery. A contemporary exhibition of karakul, fabric, and wool tapestries. Perfectly curated by the art gallery manager. Looking forward to their upcoming exhibits.

For years I have driven pass this vineyard!!What was wrong with me...It is such a beautiful place with wine that is made in the room next to heaven and views from the tasting room that invites you to stay longer and in winter a fireplace that keeps the chill of winter outside.Claire was a stunning wine ambassador and she knows her wine all to well.The art inside is beautiful and next time I will have to book for lunch..

Lunch perfection as usual. The Lamb and Creme brule is exceptional. The wine on par with the best there is, and so affordable. The Service was impeccable. Love this place.

Great value with solid wine and menu in a stunning setting, with some farm to table items. And of course the service is fantastic.

Very professional and slick. Really enjoyed our tasting.

I'd highly recommend a work or afternoon stop at Glen Carlou. There's an amazing view from the deck. Wine and food pairing was on-point, and reasonably priced. Also, support local wine farmers and #drinksouthafrican :)

Was invited for a light lunch
The staff where first class and looked after us well
Good wine menu
Nice food menu with lots of choice
Would be nice to have a light bite menu as was out for dinner so had 2 starters
great views
Hope to go Back

Most amazing awesomest restaurant ever. Thank you Johan and staff for the awesome food and brilliant service by Loyiso! You guys rock! We WILL be back!

Panoramic views over Paarl vinyards and mountains. Has upmarket restaurant where bookings are essential. We browsed through the large art gallery and enjoyed a wine tasting on the viewing deck. The Grand Classique Bordeaux Blend and Gravel Quarry Cab Sav stood out, but the Classique is by far the best value for money. Recommended.

Fantastic views, excellent service and delicious food & wine.

Stunning place, Sitting outside on the veranda overlooking the farm and the mountains is just perfect for an afternoon lunch and tasting. The service food and wine is wonderful!

Brilliant setting with stunning views. Excellent idea with the small finger complimentary dishes. Puts a nice twist to the experience.

One of the most wonderful places ever. Always worth a first-class memory even after a few months. Food and service perfect and then this view from the terrace. Take your chance if you can. And if you have the opportunity, be sure to take a look at the gallery! Another 1000 thanks to the gallery manager.

Excellent place and Food, fine dining is top notch. Thank you Glen Carlou and stuff for making my anniversary a success.

Beautiful winery and restaurant. Loved the art gallery as well!

Amazing experience, lovely food and wine.
Friendly staff

Superb place. Very good restaurant. Red wines very good. Wine tour very interesting, thank you Mathieu

Had an absolutely amazing lunch at Glen Carlou. The food was incredible and so tasty. The wine paired with the food was spot. Desert was to die for. Wish I can eat here everyday with the incredible view that goes with it. Complements to the shefs on a job well done!

Best personal and unique experience with wine tasting that we have! We also really appreciate the wine here!

What a treat! The service was unfeigned friendly and good. One of the only restaurants (I'm aware of) where the wine on the menu are sold at cellar price. The wine pairing options contributed to a wonderful culinary experience. Big fan!

It was a beautiful and classy wine farm. The wines were delicious and the hospitality top notch :)

Well worth visiting. Exceptional food. Friendly staff. Good value for money.

Great food and fantastic service. The wines are a must try!

We love Glen Carlou. They have superb wines, and really great staff, always friendly, know what they are selling to you, and will give their personal opinion about a wine, something that we really appreciate before buying a bottle. They also have one of the best views in the wine lands.
We have not eaten at the restaurant however, so can't give an opinion about that.

Wonderful view from the restaurant / winetasting room in the countryside. Enjoyed exquisite lunch with greetings from the kitchen. Wine is very good to top. Recommended !!

The Shiraz is our absolute favorite. The winery itself is lovely too. When we are in South Africa we visit it

We arrived at 16.30 for a wine tasting and were warmly received. It's a beautiful venue, with spectacular views of the mountains.
The wines are excellent, definitely worth visiting

Found our way into this wine estate and were absolutely amazed at the view from the wine tasting area and restaurant. Being seated at a table inside or outside with a view of the valley is just mind boggling. Found a few good wines to purchase. This is definitely a place we will go to again.

Very good food
Wines are awesome, especially Chardonnay Quartz and Desert wine - The Welder

One of the best meals I had in my life. The ham and pea soup was simply amaizing !! I could not stop laughing out of the first taste !!!!

Fabulous wines, great menu ,lovely view. Oh and interesting exhibition and gallery space. Service was unobtrusive and good.

Beautiful view, great service and awesome food. Worth a visit or three

Excellent service! Food is nice! Beautiful views! Very friendly staff! Thank you for going extra mile for our birthday! We loved everything.
I'd highly recommend your restaurant!!

Service and food very good, just never had certain items on the menu

Picturesque view and good wine for my first Glen Carlou experience on 22 August 2020, however what disappointed me was the service and presentation of good wine and still got wine spilled on me during presentation. I will elaborate further more to whomever contacts me.

Regards

Of the best wines with the best view. Really good service.

Excellent wines and full range. Stunning panoramic views. Very knowledgable and friendly hostess. Definite stop on way in to Franschhoek town.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Wow, deliciously eaten, wonderful wines !!!

After being cooped up as long as we have, visiting Glen Carlou was a breath of fresh air and a joy to our taste buds. The restaurant practices excellent social distancing and we felt very comfortable. On arrival we were well taken care of and as one of our party was a loyalty member, we were offered a tasting. A complimentary appetizer was offered as we made our way through 5 excellent wines.

My main course was an absolutely delicious roasted Pork Belly served with veges and potato wedges. We could not resist ordering a side plate of the wedges and managed to polished off the lot. This was followed by a decadent plate of dark chocolate, mascarpone and lemon curd dessert.

Staff were busy but attentive and the service was excellent. I left after signing up as a loyalty member, ready to enjoy the various discounts Glen Carlou offers on meals, wines and shop items.

Too much sugary sauces in the cuisine. Otherwise excellent.

Our first time there and what a lovely surprise. The view, the food and the wine all excellent.

Excellent food and service. I'll definitely go again. Spectacular views too, even on a rainy day.

Excellent food and a fantastic view, what more can one ask for. Prices are competitive with wine estates in the area. Wide selection of food on offer and wine tasting available. Request a table on the balcony as the views are epic!

Delicious! Fantastic service, delicious food and good wine with a very nice view. I boldly recommend the place.

Glen Carlou was out wedding venue 7 years ago. It is an amazing place, with great wine and wonderful food.