Capricorn Park Restaurants

Perfectly situated opposite the Blue Route Mall in Tokai, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Café offers rustic dining with minimalist décor. Warmed by rich wooden tables and contrasting walls with rustic exposed beams, this Italian kitchen exudes a homely and welcoming atmosphere. Known for their Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto and warming fusion of slow roasted pork neck and lamb shank their secret lies in the slow lingering process of cooking delectable cuts of meat in the open wood oven. Emphasising taste and quality, slow roasted dishes are savoured falling off the bone with a medium weight spicy Shiraz to compliment the aromatic notes of sweetness. Daily specials grace the blackboards with a large variety of irresistible wines perfectly partnered to compliment the warming flavours and aroma. With excellent service and value for money, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Cafe offers relaxed dining with culinary genius Garth known for his amazing sense of taste.

Serving light meals, cakes, tarts and heavenly baked bread, Sostanza is the ideal place for families and friends looking for a relaxed and tasty experience. From the alluring aromas of freshly baked bread, pastries, croissants to savoury pies, quiches and all day Eggs Benedict for breakfast. Fine cappuccinos compliment the devilishly good cheese and chocolate cheesecake, enjoyed by most and especially the local housewives who gather at this culinary sanctuary to indulge and gossip. Sostanza is an unlicensed establishment, but you are welcome to bring your own, order some sublime food and soak up the old village bakery ambiance over breakfast or lunch.

Housed in the old Muizenberg Post Office, IL Postino captures the attention with its welcoming ambience lit up by elegant décor and spacious seating. Much of the old character has been retained serving a different purpose, adding charm and attitude to this transformed eatery. From old counter tops to exposed wooden beam and large windows framing the views of the majestic mountains, IL Postino welcomes patrons with an elegant smile and dynamic menu that changes regularly according to what is available. This vibrant eatery houses a small menu displayed on blackboards and limited wine list with stylish, lightwood chairs and tables. The menu offers changeable daily selections such as roasted vegetable and brie salad with asparagus and parmesan for starters. For mains Portuguese sardines on bruschetta, with olives, bella rosa tomatoes and a scrumptious mustard aioli or the paella - made with an ambrosial stock and really high-quality fresh ingredients. The restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch in setting the welcomes the palate to fresh, honest food.

Tarragon exudes a stylish tone and Zen ambiance evident in the interior and cuisine. Sample culinary flavours from Italy and Asia including mouthfuls of succulent sushi from the bustling sushi bar. For starters try the beef tartare, prawn and avocado cocktail, drenched with pink club sauce, or the home-style prego roll. Main course stars include a sesame-crusted tuna niçoise salad and the popular Pekingstyle duck with spring onion pancakes. The wine list remains elegant and easy drinking, well suited for the light and tasty dishes served at Tarragon.

Suspect the usual Italian delights and quality ingredients at this buzzing trattoria. From families to trendy singles, Sorrento’s clientele appreciate good quality food and their mouthwatering pizzas, which have become a household name. Try the parma ham, rocket and avocado Domenique or, if you’re in a spicy frame of mind, the chorizo, garlic and chilli-studded Catonia. The extensive kiddies are provides ample activity for children, giving parents a much needed break for some Italian indulgence.

Authentic and exotic, Bhandaris wraps your palate in warming spices with complex layers of colours and taste. Dishes are thoughtfully presented then served in traditional porcelain pots touched with flavourful textures, colours and spices. Distinctly Indian, yet elegant and true to the unique exotic flavours and spices only found in India. The owners import key ingredients straight from India ensuring your taste buds experience authentic Indian cuisine. Once immersed your taste buds are transported to the lively streets and cultural potpourri of India. Visitors are encouraged to become one with the experience by eating small portions with their hands and to share the taste and abundance of flavours with company. Bhandaris offers a relaxed and social atmosphere frequented by celebrities and locals alike where you can wet your appetite with an aromatic starter of mussels topped in an onion, tomato and masala sauce followed by a fragrant tender lamb simmered in a blend of Indian spices, yoghurt, tomato and onion with a choice of basmati rice and naan bread. The delicate aromas and taste are well complemented by a soothing Pistachio ice cream rounded off by a incredible kahwa tea made with secret Indian herbs. Bhandaris is a treasure trove steeped in ancient North Indian cuisine inspired by the tranquil beauty and flavour of their mysterious culture.

Situated in the heart of Muizenberg in an old Jewish Hotel, this family run restaurant offers high standards of cuisine and excellence. The varied menu serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Enjoy a hearty famous breakfast burger or lunch, which caters for large appetites serving super-large burgers, served with garnish and chips, burgers are flame grilled to perfection. For fulfilling suppers, try Kosie's grilled chicken breast with a selection of mouth-watering vegetables followed by the temptress of deserts, caramel and banana pancakes topped with ice cream. With a cosmopolitan ambience heightened by interesting decorative features, Kosie’s Place makes for a well-served, remarkable setting serving unbeatable prices and mouth-watering dishes.

This traditional steak house with its cosy setting and pub style atmosphere serves wood-fired thin crust pizzas and fresh fish brought in on daily basis alongside their mouth-watering steaks. With cosy dining indoors or outside overlooking the park, patrons can relax and enjoy and casual setting where families with small children can enjoy dining on the veranda with a relaxed meal while their kids play on the merry-go-round and swings. Louis on the Block’s In-by-six-out-by-eight early diners menu ensures those with a hungry appetite satisfy their hunger with pizzas, steak, chicken schnitzel or calamari for a mere R45. The wine is comprehensive suiting all palates with a more distinct speciality wine list on offer for those with discerning palates. Families are welcomed and well catered for. Kids have variety and choice from the kiddies menu including a large range of drinks and shakes at hand.

For tasty meals, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, Jakes in the Village is the place to be. A shaded courtyard allows for very pleasant al fresco dining all year round, with heaters and wind breakers for the colder winter nights. A truly friendly place, full of character, Jakes in the Village is well worth a visit.

Mamma Mia (literally My Mother) is a warm and welcoming restaurant dressed in plush fabrics and quirky Italian artefacts offering authentic Italian faire for discerning and easy-going palates. With an impressive variety of speciality pastas, meat, veal, local seafood and poultry dishes, you will find an extensive selection of world-renowned Western Cape wines well suited for enhancing your flavourful meal. Mamma Mia seduces the palate with authentic Italian comfort food perfect for romantic evenings dining by candlelight on the warm wrap-around patio. For lazy summer Sundays enjoy lunch outdoors and linger around to sample the delectable homemade tiramisu or Cape brandy pudding followed by a rich Italian coffee. Situated in Steenberg village centre Mamma Mia offers a truly relaxing dining experience reminiscent of Italian family gathering sharing a good meal over an aromatic glass of wine.

A popular breakfast haunt with sweeping views, Klipkantien serves up great cocktails and simple mouth-watering delights with lovely harbour views and seas. Serving some of the best tapas around including freshly caught, seared and served Tuna straight from the sea, this small intimate eatery boasts breathtaking views in a simple setting popular with locals. From hearty breakfasts, delectable tapas and simple sandwiches, salads and pastas to cool cocktails and wines, Klipkantien provides the ideal place to relax and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while sampling finger-licking delights under the shade of the trees.

Located in Meadowridge, Rock Sushi Thai tantalizes the palate with Thai, Asian, seafood and sushi that are delicious, healthy and visually spectacular. Beautifully fresh fish is molded and seasoned to perfection, served with perfectly seasoned steamed rice, piquant ginger and fiery wasabi. The Thai menu refreshes the palate with clean, fresh flavours, using beautiful fragrant ingredients in sumptuous stir-fries and decadent curries. Soak up the relaxed surrounds sipping a glass of wine, the finest food the East has to offer, all freshly prepared by hand.

Organic Alive delivers a come-as-your-are ambience greeted by friendly staff and eat as much as you like buffets. With delectable organic creations on display such as organic coconut curry and wild rice or organic salads, chutneys, nuts and variety of home-baked breads, this little piece of wholesome heaven serves simple foods designed to heal. The venue is simple and does not boast much in terms of scenery, but the impressive buffet for R40 is enough to entice the palate into staying while exploring the garnished market filled with organic delights.

La Piccola oozes Italian, a small and bustling atmosphere that offers diners a chance to relax and take in the scenic views alongside a refreshing glass of wine or cappuccino. With the serene voices of Italian music in the background and a small quality wine list, savouring heart-warming dishes of pasta or pizza inside or on the terraced deck compliments the relaxing panoramic views of Muizenberg Mountains. With delicious pizzas and pastas on offer, La Piccola is your Italian kitchen in the heart of Tokai.

Kitch Kombuis in Muizenberg Village is owned by local personality, passionate restauranteur and people person, Derek Harrison. Everything that Derek ploughs his efforts into seems to be infused with his personal brand of magic, from the deliciously different smoothie selection, through to the furniture he’s chosen to decorate his new restaurant with. Not only is Kitch Kombuis a coffee shop with a difference, everything inside is for sale, not excluding the very table you’re seated at. Taking its inspiration from European coffee stations, the coffee shop is located adjacent to the Muizenberg train station. With a counter full of healthy baked treats and delicious sarmies, Kitch Kombuis is designed as a meeting place, greeting place and ‘grab a bite before leaving on the train’ place. Great emphasis is placed on serving excellent coffee and providing light snacks, baked and made by members of the Muizenberg community. Young bakers and pastry chefs deliver fresh snacks daily, while Derek and his assistant whip up excellent coffee and more-ish smoothies. Enjoy a freshly baked selection of croissants, veg pies, quiches, wraps, gourmet sarmies and sweet pastries from breakfast through to lunch.

Satisfy your need for food and shopping in one fowl swoop when visiting The Bluebird Garage and Food Market. The vibrant setting housed in side a character-converted warehouse is a heartwarming neighbourhood hangout. Browse the aisles of vintage clothing, antiques and local crafts before feasting on freshly made delights and sinfully delicious baked goods. Open from 10am to 10pm on Fridays, The Bluebird Garage and Food Market is a must see venue in the heart of Muizenberg.

Located in the middle of Palmer Road in Muizenberg, Closer is a purely vegan restaurant and welcome addition to Muizenberg Village. Its fresh and artistic modern interiors speaks of their attitude towards their food, which uses only meat, egg, refined sugar and dairy free ingredients yet bursts with flavour. Cow’s milk is replaced with oat, soya and rice milk, making Closer’s smoothies all the more delectable. Daily specials are written on a chalkboard, enticing customers in with their organic ingredients and interesting flavour combinations.

Celebrate the African heritage and discover the spirit of Africa with the tastes of real authentic African food. Dijo Restaurant offers and experience only extended through the hands of an African home. With authentic décor, art and music, patrons can celebrate and share the love of food in a setting that embodies the spirituality and creativity commonly found in an African home. Enjoy the most amazing traditional South African food, wholesome and simply delicious with no dictates or formalities. Savour real home-made pot bread with beef stew or mutton curry with pap and sweet potatoes before embarking on the velvety textures of chocolate pudding smothered in fresh cream. Dijo Restaurant is about keeping it simple and celebrating being African in a space where all South Africans can celebrate their African heritage. Unpretentious and homely, here you can find yourself and discover your true African spirit.

With spectacular mountain views across Steenberg vineyards, Constantia Valley and False Bay, Bistro 1682 boasts an interactive dining experience in a setting that flows from open spaces to indigenous gardens surrounded by reflective water features and floating glass bridges. Enjoy a complete multi-sensory experience that entices you to stay and relax savouring every delicious mouthful while refreshing the palate with delectable wines straight from the state-of-the-art Steenberg wine cellar. This 70 seater bistro offers a unique raw bar and counter seating experience alongside their menu with temptingly delicious morsels of raw cuisine such as sashimi, gravadlax, ceviche and oysters to mention a few. With so much variety and flavour at hand Bistro 1682 captivates the palate with a feast of senses while remaining interesting, healthy and true to the concept of raw food dining. Bistro 1682’s warm and welcoming ambience makes it the perfect place to linger and relax. Enjoy the awe inspiring scenery coupled with modern sophistication and delectable food, your visit to Bistro 1682 will see returning again and again and again.

Since 1997 Tango’s has earned its great reputation both in the local community and further abroad. Known for the widest and variety of fresh fish daily, finest South African beef, and excellent calamari dishes. It has a warm Latin ambiance and ample secure parking. Fully licensed, Tangos still welcomes you to bring an old or new favourite wine or champagne. There is no corkage fee. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!