CAPE TOWN'S TOP RESTAURANTS
We’re often asked by our discerning guests to recommend the best restaurants in and around Cape Town so here is a list of our top recommendations.*
CHEF'S WAREHOUSE
Liam Tomlin’s acclaimed restaurants on Bree Street and at Beau Constantia deliver exceptionally modern tapas-style dishes. Whether you find yourself dining at Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen, a relaxed city-centre café on Bree, or over-looking the Cape wine valleys at Beau Constantia, you will encounter the same attentive service and world-class cuisine.
021 422 0128 / 021 794 8632
Bree Street, Cape Town / Beau Constantia Wine Estate
KLOOF STREET HOUSE
An eclectic and quirky restaurant set inside a richly furnished Victorian house with a lively courtyard and fairy-lit garden. Kloof Street House has a cosy yet sophisticated atmosphere and serves a brasserie-style menu that puts a glamorous spin on South Africa’s favourite comfort foods. Their live jazz Sundays are not to be missed.
021 423 4413
30 Kloof Street, Gardens
THE TEST KITCHEN
Voted as one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world, Luke Dale-Robert’s signature restaurant offers an unrivalled gastronomic experience for passionate food lovers. Splash out on the iconic wine pairing.
021 447 2337
Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock
LA COLOMBE
Chef James Gaag delivers French-inspired dishes prepared using local ingredients and culinary mastery. La Colombe offers an award-winning fine dining experience coupled with rich vineyard views.
Voted “South Africa’s Restaurant of the Year” by the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards in 2019.
021 794 2390
Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia
GRUB & VINE
Chef Matt Manning serves refined bistro-style food, in a relaxed, contemporary space. The small menu changes regularly, but you can expect a selection of dishes in a starter or main-size portion and a fine selection of wines. There’s also a great little wine bar in the same building – Froggit & Vonkel.
087 898 2207
103 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre
The Granary Café at The Silo Hotel
A contemporary, brasserie-style restaurant showcasing seasonal and local ingredients. Dining in The Granary Café is a unique experience as shimmering pillowed-glass windows designed by Thomas Heatherwick create an atmosphere of romance where uninterrupted views of the Mother City accompany every dish.
021 670 0500
The Silo Hotel, V&A Waterfront
GREENHOUSE
Fine dining at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel with an emphasis on fresh hyper-local ingredients and creative plating. Dishes are exquisitely presented while the exceptional wine list focuses on the Constantia Valley. The restaurant is an airy space with garden views during the day and a more sleek and sophisticated formal dining experience by night.
021 795 6226
Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, Constantia
THALI
Celebrated chef Liam Tomlin’s signature style takes on an authentic Indian theme. A tapas-for-two style menu is served over three courses, starting with milder flavours and ending with hotter curries. Enjoy this exotic Indian cuisine inside or in a sparkling courtyard.
021 286 2110
3 Park Road, Gardens
FOXCROFT
Delicious contemporary cuisine beautifully presented with great attention to detail. Foxcroft is a stylish, modern restaurant located in a local strip mall among the vineyards of Constantia. It merges minimalist decor and bold flavours in an elegantly urban space. Look out for the cheese room.
021 202 3304
Shop 8/9, High Constantia Centre, Constantia
Belly of the Beast
Belly of the Beast is a nose to tail eatery, with no menu options or set amount of courses. All you do is show up and trust Chef’s Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart to satisfy with their seasonal flair and culinary mastery. This 20 seater restaurant provides intimate lunch and dining experiences.
021 461 0335
110 Harrington St, Cape Town
Janse & Co
A casual, fine dining restaurant on bustling Kloof Street offering an array of tasting menus varying in length and a succinct wine list which includes boutique wines from around the Cape. Janse & Co are also passionate about making their own cheeses and cured meats. Spend summer nights under the stars in a romantic courtyard or in the main dining area overlooking the open kitchen.
082 924 7621
75 Kloof Street, Gardens
La Tête
La Tête is the culinary dream of two brothers, Giles and James Edwards. Giles worked with Fergus Henderson, learning his Nose-to-Tail philosophy for seven years at the St John Restaurant in London. The unconventional menu and primordial gastronomy would have Asterix & Obelix guffawing with lip-smacking delight.
021 418 1299
17 Bree Street, Cape Town
The Pot Luck Club
Luke Dale Robert’s contemporary top floor restaurant serves exquisite tapas-style food. Known for being one of the most sought after spots in Cape town, The Pot Luck Club takes guests on a culinary journey where each sharing plate is inspired by one of the five basic tastes: salty, sour, sweet, umami and bitter. Be sure to try out the Sunday Brunch.
021 447 0804
Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock
seabreeze
Fresh seafood and crisp white wines are the order of the day in this relaxed and friendly Bree Street restaurant. Unwind with a drink in hand out on the terrace or feast on endless oysters during happy hour at the oyster and MCC bar.
074 79 39 349
211-213 Bree Street
The Shortmarket Club
Luke Dale-Roberts and chef Wesley Randles offer a vibrant and contemporary dining experience for lunch and dinner in the city centre. The venue has been designed with a luxe old-world feel and Randles’ dishes are prepared with his identifiable style and innovation.
072 382 8664
88 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
Salsify
Salsify at The Roundhouse looks out over Camps Bay’s leafy glen to the ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains. Go for the à la carte menu in the interests of tasting the greatest possible variety of dishes.
021 010 6444
Round House Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Bistro Sixteen82
Built on the Cape’s first farm (est. 1682) is this modern bistro serving tapas-style dishes alongside views of the expansive winelands on Steenberg wine estate. Ideal for lunch and a wine tasting on a sunny day.
021 713 2211
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai
Nobu
The world-famous, stylish blend of traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian inspired ingredients. Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Nobu’s masterful menu of fresh creations in the trendy One & Only Hotel.
021 431 5888
One & Only, V&A Waterfront
THE FOOD BARN
Relaxed, country-style fine dining set in a characterful old barn. Classic dishes with a modern twist are accompanied by a great wine selection. The atmosphere is sophisticated but unpretentious.
021 789 1390
Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek
Fyn Restaurant
Exquisite food in an equally picturesque, design-driven environment. The food and décor are perfectly paired, to the point where you can’t tell where the kitchen ends and the restaurant begins. The Asian-inspired menu is a fusion of Japanese flavours and local South African ingredients. Don’t leave without trying one of their Japanese whiskies.
021 286 2733
5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town City Centre
*NOTE: Many of the restaurants will need to be booked months in advance and take holding deposits.
Visit their sites to make reservations in order to avoid not getting a booking or we can book on your behalf.
If you’re looking to head out of town to take in the incredible scenery of the Western Cape, take a look at our list of the Top Restaurants in the Cape Winelands.