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TOP
25
CAPE TOWN
RESTAURANTS
BAO DOWN
3 Vredehoek Avenue,
Oranjezicht
Asian & American Fusion /
Casual / Retro-chic / Tapas
Chef-owners Graham Oldfield and
his wife Phillipa have created a little
Mecca for Cape Town fans of the
little bao steamed buns, after which
the restaurant is named. The food
has strong influences from Korea,
Japan and China. The bao dishes
vary each day and with the limited
menu options, dishes are made for
sharing with loved ones.
www.baodowncapetown.com
BLACK
SHEEP
104 Kloof Street, Gardens
Contemporary / Hip /
Modern / Relaxed
Daily blackboard specials,
generous portions and
a convivial mix of local and
foreign guests to make this
a popular and vibrant venue.
www.blacksheeprestaurant.co.za
BLOCK-
HOUSE
KITCHEN
ERF12995 Spaanschemat River Road,
Fir Grove
All-day dining / Family
friendly / Sustainable /
Wholesome food
Nestled on the historic Constantia
Uitsig Wine Estate, Blockhouse
Kitchen is focused on sharing their
passion for accessible and seasonal
food. Their philosophy is about
staying true to simple and classic
cooking. Where possible, they aim to
use only the freshest produce from
sustainable and local South African
growers and farmers.
www.blockhousekitchen.co.za/
CAFE
PARADISO
110 Kloof Street, Gardens
Country-style fare /
Family-friendly /
Mediterranean / Relaxed
With its beautiful
garden setting, this landmark
restaurant is a haven from the
bustling city where you are able
to take time out to tuck into
wholesome fare made only
from the freshest ingredients.
www.cafeparadiso.co.za
CHEF’S
WAREHOUSE
Beau Constantia Wine Estate, 1043
Constantia Main Road
Contemporary / Tapas
The food is as fresh as it gets, with
a serious punch of flavor and
special attention to plating.
Dinner is a set menu of tapas
for two ad the eight plates are
served over three courses.
This is a gastronomical
experience that you won’t
want to end. The location is
magnificent and the venue itself is
minimalistic and simple, with
wooden finishes and large glass
windows. Nothing detracts from
the décor apart from the view,
especially at sunset.
www.beauconstantia.com/eat
FYN
5th Floor, Speakers Corner,
37 Parliament Street, Cape Town
Contemporary Cuisine /
Innovative / Modern
Discoveries are made when
boundaries are crossed and at FYN
Restaurant, South Africa’s wild
freedom is tempered by the rigours
of contemporary cuisine to create
a restaurant at the edge.
Check your assumptions with
your coats and join in on the
journey of flavoured discovery with
Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and
Jennifer hugé as the lead explorers
as they promise to take you
somewhere new with taste.
www.fynrestaurant.com/
GIGI
ROOFTOP
Gorgeous George, 118 St. Georges
Mall, Cape Town City Centre
Contemporary / Hip /
Modern
Gigi Rooftop is a place where
you can come for breakfast and
stay for dinner. It is encouraged
to let your hair down and in-
dulge in late afternoon drinks,
sun-filled poolside sessions or
partake in one of the signature
events. Gigi Rooftop is a living
room for the neighbourhood
and the ideal place where Cape
Town comes to play.
www.gigirooftop.com/
HARBOUR
HOUSE
Kalk Bay Harbour,
Kalk Bay
Classic Elegance /
Meditterranean / Relaxed /
Seafood
A well-established Cape
Peninsula venue overlooking the
ocean, mountains and
the picturesque Kalk Bay
Harbour. Popular for its seafood,
although other items on the
menu too. Please keep in mind
that there are only two sittings
and that there is another branch
at the V&A Waterfront as well.
www.harbourhouse.co.za
IL LEONE
MASTRAN-
TONIO
22 Cobern Street,
Green Point
Italian
Boasting a walk-in wine
cellar, private dinning room
and bar, Il Leone offers
a sophisticated atmosphere. With
a friendly buzz, the best quality
ingredients cooked
to perfection, generous
helpings, good wine and friendly,
informative staff,
Il Leone will offer you
a total dining experience
like no other.
www.mastrantonio.comKLOOF
STREET
HOUSE
30 Kloof Street, Gardens
Bistro / Family-friendly /
Relaxed
Enchanted outdoor garden
seating and eclectic indoor
interior that has an energetic,
yet laid back atmosphere.
Excellent wine list, cocktails
and a delicious menu offering
a variety of food options.
www.kloofstreethouse.co.zaLA
COLOMBE
Silvermist Wine Estate,
Main Road, Constantia Nek
Classic Elegance /
Fine-dining / Modern
Chef Proprietor Scot Kirton’s
philosophy and approach lies
in the fusion of Asian and French
cuisine and the pursuit of excellence
and perfection on each plate,
resulting in numerous local
and international awards.
The freshest seasonal
produce, uncomplicated clean
flavors and classical elegance are
the essence of his inspiration
and passion for food.
www.lacolombe.co.zaLA
MOUETTE
78 Regent Road, Sea Point
Classic / Fine-dining
La Mouette offers seasonally
inspired menus which change
regularly. The team pride
themselves on showcasing only the
best of local producers and Chef
Henry, along with head chef Andre
Hill, take great pride in sourcing
these ingredients as the seasons allow.
The team also prides themselves on
their meticulous selection of
complimentary wines carefully
selected by the in-house
wine list consultant.
www.lamouette-restaurant.co.zaLAWNS AT
THE ROUND-
HOUSE
Round House Road, Camps Bay
Casual / Family friendly /
Relaxed / Scenic Views
Cradled by the folds of the Table
Mountain National Park and
sheltered by towering oaks and
whispering stone pines. The
Lawns at Roundhouse has views
out across the Atlantic Ocean and
the mountain peaks known as the
Twelve Apostles. It is a relaxed all-
day affair, with an array of outdoor
spaces that take full advantage of
the location.
www.thelawnsct.com/the-lawns/SEA
BREEZE
211-213 Bree Street,
Cape Town City Centre
Casual / Mediterranean /
Seafood
When it comes to seafood,
Sea Breeze has the freshest
selection of the classics.
Sea Breeze is on Cape Town’s
very trendy Bree Street, where
you site at a sidewalk table and
watch the people go by. There
is an amazing selection of rum
cocktails and wine to
complement the seafood dishes.
www.seabreezecapetown.co.zaSURFSHACK
DINER
201, The Promenade, Victoria Rd,
Camps Bay
Beachfront / Casual /
Contemporary / Relaxed
Perched on a prime location – this
new contemporary seaside diner
adds a little extra flavour to the
Camps Bay golden mile. Surfshack
takes up residence on the top floor,
and thus treats patrons to panoramic
ocean vistas complete with stunning
sunsets. For lovers of diner classics,
a vibey buzz and rustic yet stylish
décor, look no further. Whats more,
an expansive terrace at the foot of
the eatery, gives those on the hunt
for a trendy sundowner a new and
exciting option.
www.surfshackdiner.co.za/THALI
3 Park Road, Gardens
Contemporary / Tapas /
Indian
This is a stellar culinary
experience inspired by the
tastes, sights and scents of India.
Opened by Liam Tomlin and
with head chef JP van der Haar
in the kitchen, Thali presents
diners with an eastern voyage
through a set of tapas, ranging
from sambals, poppadoms and
tandoor, and leading through to
the curries, which are the
jewel in the culinary
crown of the experience.
Each meal is presented in stages,
each course perfectly designed
to lead to the next and wet
the palate in anticipation
of what is to come next.
www.chefswarehouse.co.za/thaliTHE
BUTCHER
SHOP &
GRILL
125 Beach Road,
Mouille Point
Classic / Comfy /
Seafood / Steak
This has become a go-to spot in
Mouille Point for all meat lovers.
The food is fuss-free, but always
delicious, with the meat
always being the main focus.
The seafood and wine lists are an
excellent choice as well.
www.thebutchershop.co.zaTHE
FOODBARN
Noordhoek Farm Village,
Village Lane, Noordhoek
Fine-dining / French /
Rustic
For those exploring the Cape
Peninsula, The Foodbarn
(and adjacent deli), comes as
a refreshing surprise in the
bustling little Noordhoek Farm
Village. A relaxed family
setting, all quaintly rustic and
unpretentious, with delicious
food from French chef
Franck Dangereux.
www.foodbarn.co.zaTHE
POTLUCK
CLUB
Old Biscuit Mill,
375 Albert Road,
Woodstock
Contemporary / Tapas
Celebrated chef,
Luke Dale-Roberts, has created
a unique contemporary space
with delicious bite-sized
offerings of interesting and
innovate cuisine coupled with an
excellent wine list in this
gloriously restored space with
views. Please note two sittings are
done in the evening and open
daily for lunch and dinner.
www.thepotluckclub.co.zaTHE
SHORT-
MARKET
CLUB
88 Shortmarket Street,
Cape Town City Centre
Contemporary cool /
Modern
Another one of
Luke Dale-Roberts’ restaurants
in the heart of Cape Town’s city
centre. Contemporary
fine-dining that is open for
breakfast, lunch and
dinner. From the plates to the
platters, the celebration and
elevation of seemingly simple
dishes at The Shortmarket Club
takes you on a decadent spin.
www.theshortmarket.co.zaTHE
STACK
7 Weltevreden Street,
Gardens
French-style Brasserie
A go-to local for the city’s cool
creatives to enjoy
brasserie style food and trendy
cocktails inside the beautiful old
building or on the terrace in this
double-decker venue.
www.thestack.co.zaTHE TEST
KITCHEN
Old Biscuit Mill,
375 Albert Road,
Woodstock
Fine-dining / Theatre of
food experience
Award winning chef Luke
Dale-Roberts’ restaurant in the
restored Old Biscuit Mill
is where his sought after and
interesting experimental
tasting menus explore
new cuisine at its finest.
For the adventurous
gourmand, this unusual setting
sets it apart from the more
traditional fine-dining venues.
**if Test Kitchen is fully booked,
we recommend sister restaurants
Shortmarket Club and The
Potluck Club**
www.testkitchen.co.zaTJING
TJING
TORII
165 Longmarket St,
Cape Town City Centre
Casual / Japanese/ Modern
On the ground floor, Torii
offers casual Japanese food from
yokocho (street food alleys) in a
space inspired by the multiple
layers of old and modern Tokyo.
Dishes range from traditional
Japanese breakfast, bento and
sando boxes, tempura temaki,
steamed hirata buns, yakitori
and gyoza along with more
substantial ramen or rice bowls
and their famous Atsui Dog.
Torii bar provides sake, local
and Japanese beer, and Tjing
Tjing red and white wines in
collaboration with David &
Nadia Wines. No reservations,
first come first served.
www.tjingtjing.co.za/torii-2/UPPER
BLOEM
Bo-Kaap, 8 Upper Bloem Street,
Schotsche Kloof
Cape Malay /
Contemporary cool
Offering a selection of
small plates comprising
seasonal fare, Upper Bloem’s
terroir approach extends beyond
simply using local produce, it
creatively refers to the
uniqueness of Cape Town and
draws inspiration from the port
city’s mix of cultures and the
influence that the confluence of
people has had on local cuisine.
Diners can expect to see modern
techniques being applied to old
favorites; a fine dining
experience in a relaxed setting
and a delectable journey
of sharing plates reminiscent of
the feeling of ‘home’.
www.upperbloemrestaurant.co.zaVILLA 47
47 Bree Street,
Cape Town City Centre
Contemporary / Modern
Italian / Relaxed
Celebrating Mediterranean and
Asian cuisine across three
vibrant and trendy floors.
Restaurant head chef, Clayton
Bell, has developed
a ‘boutique fusion dining
experience’, with Locanda being
the Italian-themed experience.
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