Paulina's at Rickety Bridge
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An enchanting Franschhoek wine estate that earns its place in the Cape’s cuisine capital!
Paulina's was named in honour of the original owner of the property, Paulina de Villiers.
She was one of the first lady landowners in South Africa and loved the land she tamed and planted. Paulina spent many years nurturing crops and working the same soils you see on the estate today. To pay respect to Paulina, and the land, the restaurant team are supporting local producers and farmers, just the way Paulina would have.
Paulina’s Restaurant has earned its place in the Cape’s cuisine capital, offering a variety of elegant bistro-style dishes with a range of mouth-watering desserts to finish. Every creation from the restaurant team is given extra zest by the striking beauty of the vineyards and stunning views of the Franschhoek mountains.
Take a seat on the terrace with magnificent vineyard and mountain views or cosy up in front of the fireplace in the colder months, while sipping on a glass of fine wine. The full range of award-winning Rickety Bridge wines are available to compliment your lunch. Taste your way through the ranges at the Wine Tasting Centre or follow the suggested wine pairings on the menu. A carefully selected menu has been created to delight the little ones, as well.
The restaurant can be booked for special functions and is ideal for any celebration with family and friends, as well as dinners for groups of 10 people or more. The separate dining room is available for private groups, with set menus available upon request.
Who's Cooking?

Brent Malander
Our Must Try Meals!
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The Chefs Tasting Plate
Three, four or six courses of tasters paired with Rickety Bridge wines
Facilities
Group Capacity : 120+ People
- Cuisine : Contemporary, Continental, European, Grills, International, Light Meals, Malaysian, Picnics
- Ambience : Country, Family, Quiet, Relaxed, Romantic, Wine Farm
- Dress : Smart/Casual
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Reservations
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Functions
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Outside Area
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Smoking
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Secure Parking
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Child Friendly
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Kids Menu
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Wheelchair Access
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Weddings
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Conferencing
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Aircondition
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Place of Interest
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Accommodation
Credit Cards Accepted
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Debit Card
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VISA
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Mastercard
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Zapper
Associations
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Cape Town Tourism
News
Map
Trading Hours
Paulina’s Restaurant is currently open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09h00 - 17h00.
Specials at this Restaurant
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Get a taste of South Africa, by making your own potjie at Rickety Bridge alongside your friends & family!
The Rickety Bridge team will prepare a selection of traditional potjie ingredients (including a variety of meat, chicken, fish, fresh vegetables, spices and sauces) and supply you with all the necessary equipment.
The culinary team will guide you through the potjie-making process and once all your potjies are stocked up and starting to simmer, you will be treated to a wine tasting by one of our Rickety Bridge wine ambassadors.
After that it will be time to tuck into your own personal potjie!
Duration: 2 - 3 hours Cost: R460 per person Pax: 8 - 30 people
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Rickety Bridge is ideal for intimate functions, like year-end functions, birthday parties and any other celebration or get-togethers.
The venue can seat a total of 100 guests indoors or seat 50 guests on the patio overlooking the mountains and vineyards.
Our special occasion packages are available for groups of 20 people or more and our restaurant team can tailor-make the menu to suit your needs.
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