Eating and drinking in Cape Town

La Colombe deserves its reputation as one of the best restaurants in the world, e.g. reviewed by "Trip Advisor - Top Fine Dining in the World (13th)" or "World Culinary Awards - Best Restaurant in Africa". The top restaurant is known for its refined upscale cuisine and beautiful, extraordinary presentation. A real speciality of the house is the characteristic tuna of La Colombe, fresh tuna and avocado with Asian flavours served in a sealed tin can. The ambience is very appealing. The fantastic food is served in a stylish, light and airy room with a view of the vineyards. The service is impeccable; the staff is friendly and professional. The wine list is excellent, but unfortunately, the wines and spirits are very expensive. All in all, a culinary experience for a special occasion.

The contemporary gourmet restaurant in the historic former cellar of the Rust en Vrede winery (also a national monument) was given an elegant yet relaxing gourmet ambience in 2007, in which the kitchen is positioned in the middle of the room and equipped with fine stemmed glasses and tailor-made dishesö the place to create a fantastic four- and six-course menu. A comprehensive wine list offers a large selection of local and international wines and leaves little to be desired. Chef Fabio Daniel serves modern French cuisine and adds his own unique flair, inspired by his Brazilian and Italian origins. After working under two former chefs, David Higgs and John Shuttleworth, he continues the tradition of sourcing only the freshest and best ingredients from sustainable local producers. The "Rust en Vrede Experience Menu" is a tailor-made dining experience. A unique gastronomic journey specially created for the guest (surprise menu).

Since 2016 the Chef's Warehouse has been located in the "Beau Constantia" winery directly on Constantia Nek and offers its guests one of the most beautiful views in all of Cape Town. The chef and his cooks always want to keep the dishes fresh and exciting, and entertaining with a seasonal menu that changes regularly. The "Tapas for Two" should be a culinary experience for the guests. Since its inception, Chef's Warehouse has become a top address for gourmets in the Constantia Valley. Lunch and dinner are served Tuesday through Saturday and only at lunchtime on Sundays (closed on Mondays).

"The Test Kitchen", Cape Town's first restaurant at the highest level, opened in 2010 in the lively Woodstock district, triggered a culinarian boom, including the launch of a number of gourmet temples on the Cape Peninsula. "TTK", one of the renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts restaurants, creates delicious food based on popular global dishes and modified with South African ingredients and recipes. The result is delicate compositions that are skillfully combined and served in a series of tapas. The wine list is extensive and, in addition to top-class wines, also offers some hidden secrets, the class of which is not (yet) reflected in the price.

The Brasserie is an unpretentious French/Italian inspired restaurant in Tokai. The dedicated owners focus on offering their guests fantastic, impeccable ethical food at family-friendly prices. The staff pride themselves on their friendly and efficient service. The French classics of the Brasserie like Fillet au Poivre, Caesar Salad and the absolute favourites Crème Brulee as well as Italian favourites like hand-cut carpaccio, homemade spaghetti carbonara and Salt n 'Pepper Squid. Relax and enjoy a small tasting plate with handcrafted beers from the region on the chic garden terrace or in the stylish Paris guest bar. The Brasserie also offers private meals in the upstairs dining room, the perfect place for small, intimate celebrations. Alternatively, guests can enjoy the bustling atmosphere in the main dining room.

The Bistro Sixteen82, named after the year the Steenberg Estate was founded, opened for the first time in 2009 and has been the favourite of lovers of tapas and a modern bistro-style ever since. The restaurant is an innovative and interactive travel destination for wine and good food lovers. The Bistro is located next to the Steenberg Wine Estate's Winery and Wine Tasting Room and extends over the surrounding gardens. A terraced dining area with a view of reflective water features and beautiful mountains, and extensive wine-growing areas. The committed Chef de Cuisine is constantly developing the Bistro Sixteen82 Menu to incorporate seasonal products and to be able to offer the guests imaginative dishes. The Bistro offers breakfast, lunch and late afternoon Tapas Menus.

The restaurant at "Old Town Italy" is in the heart of the business, where friends, business colleagues, family members and passers-by stop by to soak up the Italian zest for life. The restaurant is an example of our values, our service and our belief in authentic Italian food. There is a constant flow in this area where you can have a quick coffee or enjoy a fresh breakfast, lunch or dinner. Here you experience the "Old Town" with a feeling for traditional, artisanal cuisine and good service. The menu is authentic Italian. Still, the chef is flexible enough to keep abreast of the latest health trends and food developments. The focus is on Italian products, but local products that correspond to the company's food philosophy are also included. No GMO products (= Genetically Engineered Food) are allowed in the shop.

The Raj Indian Restaurant in Constantia Village offers all the splendour of traditional North Indian cuisine. The Raj master chefs are all originally from India and bring with them at least seven proud generations of Indian culinary knowledge and traditions.

The menu at the Raj is considered by many to be the most authentic Indian cuisine in the country. The typically spicy, delicious and traditional menu offers a wide variety of Indian styles such as Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, Korma and Bhoona. All curries are available from mild to spicy and are combined with a selection of meat. Biryanis and bread from the traditional tandoori clay oven are recommended. A comprehensive, vegetarian menu is also available for non-meat eaters.

With its casual atmosphere and excellent service, the clubhouse is the perfect place to relax with friends or family. Sports fans will enjoy gathering in front of the TV or watching live cricket action on the outfields all around. Enjoy a variety of great drinks and dishes made with a mix of seasonal ingredients and flavours. You can make yourself comfortable by the indoor fireplace in the cool winter months and enjoy options such as delicious chicken pie, hearty leg of lamb, lamb ragu, or the typical clubhouse burger. In addition to wonderful summer days on the wooden deck, you can also enjoy lighter, fresh dishes from our summer menu with a view of spectacular landscapes! Children are more than welcome and highly entertained while their parents relax and enjoy the surroundings, food and wine. They can play in the spring castle, run free and do sports on the cricket fields. The special kids' menu includes favourites like fish and chips, a burger, pizza, and spaghetti with meatballs.

Peddlars has been a landmark since 1993 and has become one of the most famous and popular eateries in Constantia. The restaurant's informal yet upscale ambience permeates the entire restaurant with the versatile seating and dining areas, the garden restaurant, and the bar. Peddlars' goal is to offer our customers particular food and drinks, a warm and lively atmosphere and passionate service to make them feel like a special guest. Our chef attaches great importance to using only high-quality and locally produced seasonal ingredients.

Italian Kitchen is a charming Italian restaurant in Diep River/Constantia, Cape Town. If you're craving some home-style Italian cooking with a touch of South Africa, our menu is exactly what you're looking for! The restaurant is famous for its delicious Italian pizzas and pasta, risottos and desserts. Meat and seafood lovers will also get their money's worth, with dishes such as slowly braised pork knuckle and pork belly ribs as well as paella. Only fresh ingredients are used in all of our dishes, and there is sure to be something on our menu that everyone in the family will love.

The Hussar Grill was opened in 1964 with its legendary brass doors and is now considered one of the best steak houses in South Africa after "55 Years of Excellence". Over the years a loyal following has been gained as the restaurants are best known for award-winning steaks, wine selection, excellent service and the warm atmosphere in the eateries.

According to TripAdvisor and the prestigious Diners Club Platinum Status Award, the Hussar Grill has received many prestigious awards over the past 55 years, including one of the best restaurants and steakhouses in South Africa for its wine selection.

According to the "Cape Town Fish Market", a restaurant was opened at that time, a market for fresh seafood was added, it was equipped with delicious sushi and fresh fish, and it was sprinkled with style and attention to detail to flavour it. It's a recipe that has been and continues to be a fantastic success across South Africa. The menu combines South African and Japanese cuisine - from fish & chips to classic sashimi. "When it comes to seafood, it doesn't get any fresher," is the CTFM slogan. Meat eaters and vegetarians are also catered for here, and the wine list is quite good.

Cheney's serves Pacific Cuisine. With the aim of offering guests an amazing and unique culinary experience, only fresh products from the region are used. Pacific Rim Cooking combines Pacific island dishes, Asian cooking techniques, local freshness, and a host of other cultural influences. The ambience captivates with a warm, inviting atmosphere that draws its energy from the chic decor and styling. It's cosy enough for romantic dining but far from stuffy. The service at Cheyne's is always good and efficient. Knowledgeable waiters take care of the guests' needs and provide insight into the preparation of the dishes on offer, which is often necessary given the fascinating combinations, interpretations and creations that regularly appear on the menu. All in all, Cheyne's offers an extraordinary culinary experience for gourmets who are looking for a unique and love variety.

"Dunes", the only beach restaurant on the Atlantic Coast around Cape Town! With the breathtaking view of Chapman's Peak, the Sentinel and of course the beach itself, the backdrop for every day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, sundowner cocktails and a children's playground. It doesn't matter whether you take a walk on the beach in the early morning to enjoy the excellent "Eggs Benedict" afterwards, or to go for a light lunch just to enjoy the sea view; there is always something which motivates you to visit " Dunes"! Adjacent to the terrace is the very popular children's playground. While the children are enjoying themself here, mum and dad have a well-deserved break in these beautiful surroundings.

In the Foodbarn Restaurant Noordhoek they serve the food for which their chef Franck Dangereux is famous: in a relaxed and characterful old barn ... delicious and imaginative "casual gourmet cuisine". The food is cultured without being overbearing ... that is, it has natural tastes, smells, textures, and lots of character ... and often it looks nice too.

The selection of wine in the Foodbarn is quite simply the culmination of many years of interaction with the talented winemakers. Franck is quite fond of the young outsiders who produce a range of amazing wines with minimal interference with the cellar and using the old winemaking techniques.

The "Quentin at Oakhurst" restaurant and its cellar are the results of a long-standing vision of preparing and serving great food in a unique setting. This original farm in Hout Bay is nestled between two rivers on a lush floodplain that is shaded by the escarpment of the Skoorsteenspoort. For over a hundred years, the farm has been supplying and caring for the valley's inhabitants with an abundance of meat, poultry, dairy products, wine and vegetables. The existing barn was the heart of this production at the time. The renovation preserves and celebrates this rich lifeline of the Cape and the culinary legacy that goes with it, which serves this talented Cape chef as an extraordinary inspiration for his sometimes unusual but always very delicate dishes.

Refreshingly unpretentious and affordable, this small Mowbray mainstay is delighted with its steadily growing number of regulars for a good reason: authentic, tasty Thai cuisine prepared by head chef Wittamol Namsong. You can't go wrong with the Pad Thais - bowls of delicious noodles served with fresh sprouts and chopped peanuts - one of the wonderfully balanced curries (try the massaman!), The typical sweet-savoury-spicy cashew chicken or one of the duck dishes. The glass noodle salad or the combo platter are recommended as a starter!

This rather unassuming and quaint restaurant on the side street of the observatory has been practising the art of sushi-making for more than 15 years. The staff at "1890 House Sushi & Grill" convey the true traditions of Asian cuisine and pride themselves on their uncompromisingly selected ingredients and the expertise and craftsmanship of the chefs to offer guests the best sushi they can find in Cape Town. It is among the top 10 sushi restaurants rated annually in Cape Town. The ambience of the small restaurant is appealing and the food is great! The sushi is amazing and the chefs are very friendly. The prices are fair and affordable and the quantities on offer are well measured and filling! This five-star rating from one of our houseguests speaks for itself: "... great sushi that exceeded my taste buds' expectations. Every bite was as great as the previous and all I could do was keep looking for more small plates. I recommend this hidden gem to anyone who likes good sushi."

A Tavola brings the true taste of Italy to the leafy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The piazza-style restaurant and loosely arranged tables reflect the owners' passion, while hearty flavours from the open kitchen create a genuinely fragrant atmosphere. With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and essential products imported from Italy, authentic Italian cuisine is served here based on its recipes that have been passed on from generation to generation. Here you can experience an absolute Italian culinary delight. La Tavola is right on Claremont Library Square on Wilderness Road, opposite Kingsbury Hospital.

Olympia Cafe is a fundamental Kalk Bay institution. With great food and interesting waiters! It's an iconic restaurant that has been hugely popular since it opened over 20 years ago. It's a very casual restaurant that prepares robust and fresh meals that change daily. The atmosphere is often hectic and sometimes chaotic, but always appealing and cosy in its own way. Gourmet salads in summer and hearty tomato or lentil soups in winter attract guests. Fresh local mussels are a popular item on the menu at Olympia Cafe. They are prepared with white wine, cream and garlic. Only fresh fish are put into the pans, e.g., a catch of the day with mashed potatoes and salad. The Linguini di Mare, a typical dish of the cafe, are viral.

The Brass Bell Restaurant and its pubs are located in the heart of the historic fishing village of Kalk Bay. With its nine different seating and dining areas, pretty much every guest feels invited to linger. Surrounded by the waves of False Bay, the restaurant complex offers visitors an unforgettable and truly unique dining experience by the sea. Here you can have a drink by the sea, a tasty dinner or one of the live music events such as jazz, local SA music evenings or dance the night away to a DJ. Watch the surfers at the world-famous Kalk Bay Reef, look out for seals, whales and fishing boats in the glistening Indian Ocean as they come in and out of the busy harbour with their daily catch. Brass Bell is just as tempting in winter with its cosy chimney corners as in summer with its absolute proximity to the sea.

Guardian Peak is a bistro-style restaurant that offers good value food and wine with consistently excellent service. The spectacular setting and the spacious outdoor seating area provide the setting for high-quality meals accompanied by fine to great wines. The concise à la carte menu offers various options, such as fresh fish of the day, mushroom risotto and gourmet burgers, with an emphasis on steaks. Starters like salt-and-pepper squid and venison carpaccio, as well as classic desserts like cheesecake and chocolate fondant, await you. The interior of the restaurant is modern and contemporary but has a warmth that can cast its spell on the guest. Whether you are relaxing on the couches with an open fire in winter or sitting in the sun on the deck in summer, Guardian Peak is a fantastic year-round experience!

The entire selection of excellent red wines from the Rust en Vrede winery (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and blends) can be tasted in the tasting room, in the garden or in the very chic wine cellar. The tastings are led by friendly and knowledgeable staff, which can also take guests on informal underground wine cellar tours if requested. Ideally, you combine the wine tasting with the "Winemakers Lunch", the lunch of the renowned cellar master: a supposedly simple dish made of steak or a salmon fillet, accompanied by a glass of wine. The perfect way to spend a culinary afternoon in the Winelands in a somewhat rustic setting indoor or under the lush oak trees in the garden.

Here you can sit very relaxed in the spacious garden under numerous trees in summer. The wine list is limited to Eikendal wines, which is really not a disadvantage with certain of these house wines. The cuisine with a strong Italian influence produces delicious dishes, which are clearly presented in an extensive menu. You can't complain about the portion size either. The children's menu offers some pasta dishes, e.g. Alfredo and Carbonara, but also grilled calamari, chicken strips and hamburgers. Under the supervision of their parents, the children can let off steam in the playground right next to the garden bar.

The restaurant in the "Clos Malverne" winery has been a popular destination for gourmets and wine lovers from the very beginning. In the meantime, upscale, very tasty dishes are served here, but also rustic pizzas from the wood-fired oven - the far-reaching culinary arms of the chef have now been opened to all connoisseurs who are willing to pay a fair price for first-class quality. Since the recent expansion of the popular Devonet wine series, the new menu and the wide-ranging wine list offer something for every taste. In order to meet the wonderful view and the high demand, the outdoor seating area was recently expanded. In this restaurant, even spoiled palates can have an unforgettable, delicious taste experience!

At the foot of the beautiful Paarl Rock is a small, unique luxury hotel, the atmosphere of which gives a feeling of amiable, leisurely life. With its picturesque views, the restaurant is the ideal setting at any time - from breakfast on the terrace next to the pool to sunset with oysters and bubbly or bar snacks and cocktails on the terrace. Chef Kevin envisions a mix of fine dining with decent portions and a relaxed atmosphere for lunch and dinner. "I just want to play with flavours and fresh ingredients from the region to do justice to the long history of this pearl," says Kevin.