Bo-Kaap African restaurant
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Bo-Kaap The boldly painted exterior catches the eye, situated in the historic Bo-Kaap area with colourful murals and artwork wrapped around this old warehouse building.
Marco’s African Place resides within an old converted warehouse, complete with high ceilings, spacious interior and authentic décor.
The staff and chef are hands on, cooking, greeting and welcoming with African hospitality.
The ambiance is bustling and festive, with a large mixture of sophisticated Africans, suburbanites and tourists enjoying the culture of Africa.
The menu is traditional and tasty, with colourful creations and flavourful dishes. Expect plenty game meat such as springbok, ostrich, kudu, and even crocodile tail, (enjoyed mostly by tourists).
Locals savour more traditional favourties such as tripe with onions, savoury chicken pieces with onions and peppers, or samp and beans prepared in true African style.
Visit Marco’s African Place for a taste of Africa and traditional culture enjoyed alongside the live music and colourful cuisine.
Bo-Kaap Contemporary restaurant
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Bo-Kaap The Rose Bistro and Deli can be found on Rose Street and is situated on the ground floor of 35 on Rose. Diners can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed, ambient setting. Awesome lounge music and a stylish interior with splashes of colour here and there complement delicious, fresh and hearty food that comes out of the kitchen. Try the wood-fired pork belly, roasted to perfection with fennel seed and honey glaze, or the wood-fired baby kingklip served with English spinach, asparagus and pan-fried cherry tomatoes and olives. If you have something simpler in mind, try one of the many wood-fired pizzas with imaginative toppings.
Restaurants near Bo-Kaap
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Cape Town South African restaurant
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Cape Town (0 km from Bo-Kaap) Typically Halaal, with a strict no alcohol policy, Biesmiellah’s sunken floor, woven carpets and wood engravings add an air of traditional ambiance complimenting the prime location in Bo-Kaap.
The menu brims with flavour and colourful offering choices such as traditional bobotie with fruity yellow rice to bayleaf-rich crayfish curry including chilli bites, samoosas and moons and deliciously to die for koeksister infused with coconut, cardamom and cinnamon.
Diners are encourage to experience an authentic and close to traditional experience as possible buy dining with their hands at Biesmiellah.
Cape Town Indian restaurant
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Cape Town (0.1 km from Bo-Kaap) Located within the Hilton Hotel, Mezbaan pairs the finest cuisine, with the best elements from India and Arabia with a sleek modern twist.
Authentic and inspiring, this culinary jewel is one of Cape Town’s most original restaurants boasting Mughlai cuisine originating from North India.
The flavours touch on authentic tastes from India, Middle East and Persia.
Try the searing hot curries, creamy yoghurts, mouth watering tandoori murgs and delicious seek kebabs infused with a modern European twist.
Meezbaan is a culinary jewel waiting to be discovered in the heart of Cape Town.
City Centre Contemporary restaurant
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City Centre (0.1 km from Bo-Kaap) The neutral, elegant and easy going décor sets the mood for a relaxed and flavourful experience ideal for business lunches, romantic dinners or family dinners.
The menu offers a la Carte dining, ranging from freshly caught fish and a selection of hot and cold mezze.
Enjoy the elegant surrounds and contemporary ambiance at Bistro 126.
Cape Town Mediterranean restaurant
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Cape Town (0.1 km from Bo-Kaap) For a brilliant breakfast, a light lunch or a sumptuous supper, Al Nafoora always provides the best options.This Mediterranean restaurant proffers a wide variety of breakfast options to help you start the day properly. For lunch and dinner there is a superb a la carte menu with a great selection of dishes including fresh fish and delicious mezze.The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back but still upmarket, making your dining experience at Al Nafoora a special but affordable event.Experience wonderful food and warm Cape hospitality at Al Nafoora.
Cape Town Japanese restaurant
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Cape Town (0.1 km from Bo-Kaap) Asu-Ma is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serves a niche market in the midst of bustling Cape Town. The restaurant reflects Japanese culture by combining a peaceful interior, a great ambience and fresh flavourful dishes that speak for themselves.
All food is prepared as you watch when you order. The open kitchen and sushi bar adds to the traditional feel.
Here you can enjoy sushi that bursts with flavour and an amosphere that does the same. Ideal for socializing with a group of friends, it will be an experience to remember.
Cape Town Deli restaurant
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Cape Town (0.2 km from Bo-Kaap) The hand built Italian Espresso machine indulges coffee lovers and the menu boasts the freshest and best ingredients.
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse the senses in an indulgent adventure at Escape Caffe.
City Bowl Burgers restaurant
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City Bowl (0.2 km from Bo-Kaap) Enjoy one of the world's most classic dishes - with a twist. An experience at Gourmet Burger on the bustling Shortmarket Street in Cape Town is a must.
The small but cosy restaurant boasts funky décor and the interior and vibe is modern and vibrant, reflecting perhaps the remnants of the classic American-style diner.
The menu offers a selection of over 30 different burgers and there really is something for everyone. Diners can choose chicken, beef, lamb, veg, prawn or calamari to top the lightly toasted rolls. A must-try is the vegetarian Field Mushroom Burger topped with rocket, red pepper, avo and feta. Other favourites include the chicken, camembert and cranberry sauce burger and the lamb with herb mustard and blue cheese aioli. Wash it down with a Lindt chocolate shake - you'd be hard-pressed to be more indulgent. The restaurant is licensed and you can select delicious Paul Cluver wines to complement your meal.
The food is original, the atmosphere bustling and the prices reasonable.
City Bowl Pub Meals restaurant
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City Bowl (0.2 km from Bo-Kaap) Tjing Tjing is a truly unique establishment in the heart of Cape Town and is literally a rooftop bar. Occupying the space of an old attic in a 200-year-old building, Tjing Tjing's interior is filled with wooden tones. A lot of Asian influences can be found in the décor and all the furnishings and fittings combine to make you feel right at home in an other-worldly space.
Tjing Tjing serves a variety of classic cocktails, awesome beers on tap and also has an extensive wine list. The small but well thought out tapas menu offers sticky Asian-glazed pork belly skewers , cheese & charcuterie boards, risotto balls, cheesy quesadillas, steak rolls and a few other irresistable indulgences.
Indie and electronic music permeate this beautiful space and creates an ambience not easily forgotten.
Tjing Tjing is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 4 pm until late and Saturdays from 6.30 pm until late. Private, exclusive bookings can be made on Monday nights.
City Centre Deli restaurant
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City Centre (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Situated on the corner of Bree and Bloem Streets, this artisan bakery is the hip meeting place in the city. Form their Bomb breakfast consisting of a croissant with bacon, emmental cheese and a poached egg to the sushi sandwich at lunchtime, everything at Jason is baked freshly with top ingredients. As the title suggests artisan beer and sparkling wines are the order of the day for those who want something stronger than the excellent coffees they serve.
Cape Town International restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Serving breakfast or lunch options, 35 on Rose makes an ideal location for intimate or alfresco dining.
The interior leans towards sophisticated elegance while the terrace offers abundant alfresco seating on the sheltered courtyard soothed by a tranquil water feature.
The a la carte menu offers breakfast choices ranging from smoked salmon and scrambled eggs to the more traditional breakfast.
Lunch options proffer gourmet sandwiches ranging from pannini, tramezzini or foccacia layered with salami, mozzarella and pesto for a real Italian sandwich, or try the Cape Malay.
Wood burning pizzas prove very popular with various toppings such as chicken, brie, cranberry and avocado which come highly recommended.
Heartier dishes such as the veal dishes exude Italian specialty as does the grilled baby beef with porcini mushrooms, Cajun fresh line fish, tender lamb shank, or crumbled veal chops.
For starters try the seafood soup or the deep-fried boccinci with sun-dried tomato tapenade.
Genuine Italian desserts come in the form of Italian chocolate brownie made with Italian panettone cake and served with expresso ice cream.
City Bowl Bistro restaurant
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City Bowl (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) This restaurant and beer bar is a treat after a day of business or sightseeing in Cape Town. Apart from the awesome brews that are their signature trademark, they serve good hearty food in sizable portions and at competitive prices.
Here you can enjoy charcuterie boards that is bound to satisfy, delicious sandwiches and their smoky beef prego, straight from the barbecue.
Big, filling breakfasts are also on offer and offers a great start to any day. For the more refined diner, the salmon is a definite winner.
But it's not just beer. There is an extensive wine list that will not disappoint.
This laid-back beer bar and eatery, complete with ping pong table for entertainment, offers a 'real' experience in the midst of city madness.
Cape Town International restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Owner and chef Cheyne seduces with a modern, chic and cool approach to cooking that caters for simple and relaxed palates.
Mega stars like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Eric Clapton have savoured Cheyne’s delights and now regular foodies flock to enjoy the flavours from the kitchen style restaurant.
Located along Bree Street, Cheyne’s redefines dining with simplicity and coolness.
Cape Town Fusion restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) The handwritten menu written on butcher’s paper is taped to the walls showcasing light and healthy options complimented by local and organic ingredients.
Try the golden chicken pie in perfect crust with a warming, rich filling and vibrant salads served with every dish.
Drinks are limited but full of flavour such as the handmade old-fashioned lemonade and wild plum juice. Wine offerings are limited with choice of white or red organic wine.
Long black tables set the mood for social dining indulged by the soothing sounds of birds chirping in the background.
Cape Town Deli restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Rotisserie 360 boasts a fresh and innovative approach to dining, where simple fresh food nourishes the soul and takes the queue out of cuisine.
Pick up a roast chicken, a few salads, a jar of homemade mayo and a chocolate brownie for a lovely fuss-free dinner. No standing in queues shopping or waiting to dine!
From quick breakfasts and lunches to take home dinners such as juicy free-range chicken or gourmet sandwiches and freshly prepared salads.
Enjoy a cup of 100% roasted Arabica coffee or just pop in to pick up your gourmet picnic box filled to the brim with roast chicken, salads, homemade mayo, fresh baguette, chocolate brownies, all packed in to a neat handy to carry picnic box, complete with biodegradable plates, cutlery and serviettes.
Rotisserie 360’s innovative approach to food on the go means you no longer have to eat fast food, but nutritious street food that stems from love and passion – just like your mamma’s home cooked meal.
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Cape Town (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Enjoy the Original African Feast! Get to The Africa Café for a vibrant multi-cultural dining experience. Since 1992, chef Portia has been creating food infused with African soul and passion. Experience an exotic tapestry of flavours that will take you on a journey from North to South. Housed in an historic national monument, the restaurant is divided over 3 levels and 7 richly decorated dining rooms.The Africa Café menu is extensive but it is a set menu, perfect for sociable dining with friends. Guests are served at the table where the dishes are explained to them and they can eat as much as they like. There are usually around 16 dishes including coffee, tea and dessert. The current charge per person is R200 and this is going up in September '09 to R220.And that's not all, The Africa Café is a firm supporter of Responsible Tourism Initiatives. The restaurant is a large employer of unskilled labour from previously disadvantaged backgrounds as well as refugees from other parts of Africa seeking asylum in South Africa. Comprehensive training is provided in food and beverage service and preparation as well as customer relations as part of their in house skills development programme.The Africa Café also funds a ceramic pottery studio teaching skills to people from disadvantaged backgrounds as its main charity initiative. Zig Zag, the restaurant’s retail shop, stocks various gifts and curios, 75% of which are sourced from empowerment projects operating in South Africa.
Camps Bay International restaurant
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Camps Bay (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) Stylish décor, opulent pizzazz and fine dining sets the mood for perfectly placed dinner sunsets or lunches flanked by ocean views.
The menu boasts international cuisine enjoyed with the cosmopolitan setting of Camps Bay perfect for a romantic dinner or relaxing lunch where indulgence is key and opulence pampers worthy palates.
City Centre African restaurant
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City Centre (0.3 km from Bo-Kaap) An unforgettable African banquet awaits you at Africa Cafe.With a menu that changes according to season, ensuring that only the freshest and finest ingredients are used in the preparation of the delicious dishes, Africa Cafe has true African dining perfected.Superbly warm and friendly staff are on hand and happy to take diners through the exciting offerings and will happily explain the authentic decor and paintings that adorn the walls.A healthy following of both tourists and locals make for an eclectic ambience, enhanced by the sound of drums and singing staff members!
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City Centre (0.4 km from Bo-Kaap) With a menu designed by an award-winning chef, Jardine is a superb venue for a great dining experience.
Using the freshest ingredients and exquisite flavour combinations, the sumptuous offerings do not disappoint. The menu changes daily, keeping the offerings exciting and new. An extensive selection of wines gives diners a great choice for an accompaniment.
Impeccable service and a very pleasant and inviting atmosphere round off an excellent dining experience at this popular spot in Cape Town’s bustling city bowl.
City Centre Steakhouse restaurant
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City Centre (0.4 km from Bo-Kaap) A daringly different and very confident restaurant with just one meal available, HQ is a dining experience to remember.
The only decision diners need make at this unique restaurant is how they’d like the 250g aged sirloin steak. This is the only meal on the menu and is served with crisp French fries and a butter sauce.
A small starter of lettuce with toasted pine nuts and parmesan begins the meal and a choice of 10 desserts ends it. A vegetarian option is available but this is really more a spot for those who appreciate a tender steak.
Come for a unique dining experience and superb steak at HQ.
City Bowl Italian restaurant
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City Bowl (0.4 km from Bo-Kaap) This vibrant restaurant takes its inspiration directly from ol' blue eyes, Mr. Frank Sinatra himself. Sinatra's offers traditional Italian cuisine with a refreshing modern twist.
The seasonal approach to the food and menu ensures that the flavours and dishes reflect the intensity and tastes of Italy. Dishes are all made from traditional Italian recipes and uses only the freshest ingredients. The large and varied menu serves up a great selection of starters, both hot and cold, including various antipasti dishes. Be sure to try the tempura prawns with aioli.
Main dishes include traditional, authentic Italian pasta, perfect risotto, succulent veal and fillet and delectable seafood varieties. You definitely won't go wrong with the classic Duck l'Orange.
Wash the great food down with a glass of your favourite wine and top your meal off with something like a kiwi lime pie with passion fruit sorbet and you are sure to leave satisfied.
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