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38 Special in City Bowl
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38 Special

Restaurant in City Bowl
Everything from good food to the love of art beacons those who visit 38 Special in City Bowl. Housed in one of the oldest building in the CBD, diners enjoy the laid back and relaxed setting savouring culinary masterpieces and exploring resident artwork on display. The character still exudes and holds true boasting original facades and wooden flooring, lovingly decorated to compliment the international menu. 38 Special holds something special for those who visit, a truly memorable dining experience.
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6 Spin Street Restaurant in City Bowl
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6 Spin Street Restaurant

Restaurant in City Bowl
Nurtured through painstaking restoration in a building dating back to 1902, the character breathers throughout the space, leading into several inter leading rooms, heightened by high ceilings and parquet flooring to create a statement that exudes elegant grandeur. The jaw dropping surrounds and sophisticated menu is aimed at the more refined palate offering choices such as cheese soufflé served with herbs and mustard cream, Duck served with a traditional orange sauce. The restaurant shares space with a bookshop and art gallery showcasing the most exquisite art. Browse masterpieces before indulging in fine cuisine at 6 Spin Street and experience fine dining at its best.
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95 Keerom in City Centre
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95 Keerom

Restaurant in City Centre
A restaurant that boasts superb dishes that showcase the sumptuous but simple flavours of Italy, 96 Keerom is the place to be for a memorable taste of the Med. An atmosphere of simple sophistication runs throughout the restaurant. The staff are friendly and tend to diners needs without being intrusive and are happy to advise on selections to suit. A great wine selection rounds off the superb offerings for a truly satisfying Italian dining experience.
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Addis in Cape in City Centre

Addis in Cape

Restaurant in City Centre
Traditional Ethiopian dishes are the order of the day at Addis in Cape. Brilliant service enhances the experience with staff that will gladly explain the menu and guide your selection if required. The decor is as authentic as the food with traditional Ethiopian furnishings and colour palettes. A must-try experience, Addis in Cape is a culinary trip through Ethiopia you won’t soon forget!
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Africa Cafe in City Centre
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Africa Cafe

Restaurant in City Centre
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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And Union in City Centre
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And Union

Restaurant in City Centre
From handcrafted artisan beers to cheese and organic olives, &Union favours artisan. Enjoy beers dating back to the middle ages, cheeses aged the artisan way and a spread of delicious locally produced food that made this distinct experience one of nostalgia and purity.
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Andiamo in De Waterkant
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Andiamo

Restaurant in De Waterkant
Located in the bustling Cape Quarter is Andiamo. A trendy but traditional Italian restaurant and deli and a popular venue providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The food is uncomplicated, harnessing the best that Italian cuisine has to offer from colourful salads to pasta and meat dishes. The deli is not to be missed, with more than 2000 local and imported options to select from. With lots of outside seating, protected from the elements or cosy inside tables, Andiamo is a brilliant place to while away some hours with good friends and good food.
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Anytime Restaurant in City Centre
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Anytime Restaurant

Restaurant in City Centre
Authentic Italian cuisine is the order of the day with everything and anything ranging from pastas, pizzas and decadent range of pure Italian ice cream. The pizza boasts an exclusive combination of flavours and naturally fermented dough and ice cream with 22 different flavours. This bright, cheery and light café makes for an ideal stopover for lunch and dinner, anytime of the day, except Sunday.
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Arnold's on Kloof in Gardens

Arnold's on Kloof

Restaurant in Gardens
Arnold's is a cosy but vibey restaurant in Cape Town's City Bowl.Famous for their Early Bird Breakfast as well as lunch specials and game dishes like crocodile ribs, warthog ribs, oryx steaks and great salads. Enjoy happy hour while you take in the mountain views (from 4.30 pm for 2 hours every day) or treat yourself to the best cheese cake!Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 6.45am to late (8am Saturday & Sunday), outside dining till 10pm.
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Asoka in Gardens

Asoka

Restaurant in Gardens
In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka. The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds. Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.
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Aubergine in Gardens
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Aubergine

Restaurant in Gardens
Experience wonderful fine dining in a superbly relaxed atmosphere at Aubergine. A well-planned menu proffering continental cuisine with an Asian twist here provides wonderful options to suit every palate. Prepared with skill and care, the creations are prepared using only the freshest South African produce. Game and seafood are particularly popular, as are the vegetarian dishes for the non-meat eaters. A vast wine list provides options for a perfect accompaniment for every meal. As well as local wines from many regions spanning South Africa, there are also international options. A warm and welcoming atmosphere ensures a satisfying dining experience to remember.
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Baba Ganoush in City Bowl
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Baba Ganoush

Restaurant in City Bowl
Nostalgic photos adorn the walls, rustic kitchen equipment dangle from chandeliers and colourful meals are best eaten with mismatched Victorian cutlery in this cute, kitch and cosy eatery in Loop Street. The menu focuses on wholesome meals, handwritten on a collection of blackboards. Flavours of the Middle East infused with a touch of Boerekos add a distinct flare to dining while traditional servings of lamb shawarma hit the spot. Round off the meal with a selection of rocky road brownies, cupcakes galore and lemon meringue. Cool the palate with a Frankie cinnamon cola or warming Arabic coffee infused with cardomon and cloves after indulging the menu.
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Bacini's Pizzeria in Gardens
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Bacini's Pizzeria

Restaurant in Gardens
This bustling, vibrant and friendly venue has earned its place as one of Cape Town's friendliest restaurants. Service comes with a smile and the pizzas and pastas come with unique family recipes to ensure that all Bacini's foods are exceptional! The gorgeous summer nights are embraced with the setting out of this restaurant – an outside seating area accommodates 60 people and one can easily feel as though you may be sitting at a trattoria in Italy, with Kloof Street turning into a magically lit backdrop. Romondo and family are always happy to mingle among the diners and their hospitality and service ethic will make you feel like a regular, even on your first visit to Bacini's! In winter this is a cozy 'hang-out” offering a unique blend of garlic aromas, the sound of happy laughter, and the clinking of glasses as locals, regulars and “new kids” on the block toast to life in the happy family environment. The pizzas are as generous as the Napoli family and the pastas are.....well....Italian! Delicious, divine and delectable! We offer a selection of meat and chicken dishes, salads, pizzas and pastas. Wherever your taste-buds feel like taking you, you will be transported to a culinary experience that is real value for money and you will be back for more!
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Beleza Restaurant in Tamboerskloof
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Beleza Restaurant

Restaurant in Tamboerskloof
The menu caters a mixture of fusion Italian and Portuguese fare in a relaxed setting. Serving an array of delicious choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this trendy eatery offers and added bit of retail therapy-the perfect balance of indulgence. A small vintage clothing shop adds character and timeless appeal to already trendy crowd along bustling Tamboerskloof in Cape Town.
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BICCCS in De Waterkant
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BICCCS

Restaurant in De Waterkant
Located in De Waterkant in Green Point, this funky coloured store borders between a traditional Italian gelatina, hip bakery, patisserie and comfortable coffee bar dressed in colourful décor embracing art and fashion. Small and comfortable, scattered with sofas, comfortable outdoor seating and Italian décor, BICCCS boasts the finest vintage 1950’s Carpisiani Machine imported from Italy. This genuine machine churns out the most decadent ice cream, free from artificial flavours, colours and nonsense. Enjoy the flavours and aromas of freshly baked southern Italian bread, all baked using natural ingredient including European style croissants and rich moist cakes. The menu brims with light mals, paninis, salads, luxurious coffee prepared the Napolitano way. Try the beautiful Walnut, Gorgonzola and Avocado laden salad, spinach pies, rustic spicy meat and potato pie, paninis with the fillings of the day a thick garlicky slice of Italian home style pizza with rich tomato loaded with basil leaves and unctuous fior-di-latte mozzarella. BICCCS caters for discerning hedonists who appreciate quality, style and full-bodied flavours of traditional Italy in Green Point.
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Bistro 126 in City Centre
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Bistro 126

Restaurant in City Centre
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.
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Blonde in Gardens
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Blonde

Restaurant in Gardens
Cape Town’s newest hotspot, Blonde, sister restaurant to Beluga and Sevruga is no doubt one of the most popular restaurants in Cape Town. Open evenings only seating 120 guests, Blonde caters for fine dining with a small a la Carte menu offering seasonal delights. The interior is pampered, lavish and ultra plush. From the seductive interior of the bar and lounge, the couches covered in rich fabrics, the gorgeous wooden floors and high ceilings to the crisp white linen, designer chairs, beautiful staircase and romantic balcony. Blonde entices and captivates in every way.
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Bo-Kaap Kombuis in Bo-Kaap
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Bo-Kaap Kombuis

Restaurant in Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap Kombuis nestles on the foot of a hill, painted with the most spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain and the city. Traditional Cape Malay hospitality welcomes with warmth and the enticing aroma of spicy, fragrant and colourful cuisine that epitomizes the culture, traditions and customs of this colourful nation. The menu touches and journeys deep into authentic flavours of Cape Malay, served with excellence, complimented by good wine and scenic vistas. Open Tuesday – Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Bombay Bicycle Club in Gardens
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Bombay Bicycle Club

Restaurant in Gardens
Brimming with eclectic décor, quirky artifacts and nostalgic nick-knacks, Bombay Bicycle Club creates a space fit for a gypsy with a wild bohemian attitude and uplifting vibe. The menu caters with fun and relaxed food comprising of soups, pastas, carpacious, fillets and tangines washed back with a well suited bottle of wine. Try the meltingly tender slow-cooked springbok shank or lip licking sticky ribs! The gorgeous interior oozes comfort, cosines and attitude, giving the eye plenty to look at while enjoying the fruits of Bombay Bicycle on Kloof Street, Gardens.
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Café Chic in Gardens
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Café Chic

Restaurant in Gardens
Café Chic boasts a classic French bistro taste and a menu that flirts with the palate and cool and un-usual ways. Try the squid-ink tagliatelle served with swordfish, or the dreamy Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert complimented by a small local wine list and grand highly priced French version. Extensive cocktails and cognacs cater variety as do they various rooms that slip off the main annex of the house. Begin the night perusing the menu in one of two elegant restaurants or the heavenly patisserie, then wet the palate in the grand Moroccan chill out tent furnished in velvet drapes and soft lounging cushions. Café Chic is open for breakfast and lunch and light meals such as tapas and drinks in the evening.
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Cafe Harambee in Gardens
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Cafe Harambee

Restaurant in Gardens
Discover home cooking with a contemporary twist enjoying magnificent views over Table Mountain. Nestled along the tree-lined Dunkley Square, Cafe Harambee secures a menu brimming with home cooked comfort food. Try the oven-baked meatballs on crunchy green bean with onion mash or chicken, gammon and port pie. The paprika crumbed calf's liver with a red onion, sour cherry and Teriyaki sauce remains a big seller. Light meals include a beetroot and goat's cheese salad or Cajun chicken salad or choose from a Carpaccio or smoked salmon trout sandwich. Indulge yourself with a smoothly sensual cream cheese and lemon chilled cake or delightfully decadent chocolate mousse torte with sour cherry dessert and conclude this yum factor dining experience with a sweeping sunset over Lions Head. Dine within the light indoor ambiance or enjoy the casual outdoor deck dining alfresco.
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Café Manhattan in De Waterkant
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Café Manhattan

Restaurant in De Waterkant
This popular meeting place in De Waterkant bustles with activity and delighted patrons who enjoy voluptuous beef burgers (reputed as the best in town), bold and vibrant interior and vibey ambiance. Café Manhattan in Green Point boasts a new menu brimming with culinary delights such as their skyscraper beef burger, with an added array of variations, reputed as the best in town. A popular hangout for socializing, eating and drinking, the interior and exterior compliments the ambiance with vibrant and bold statements perched on the corner of Waterkant and Dixon Street. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, Café Manhattan advises booking dinner reservations to avoid disappointment. See what the buzz is all about at Café Manhattan.
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Cafe Paradiso in Gardens
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Cafe Paradiso

Restaurant in Gardens
The beautiful garden setting flanked by breathtaking panoramic views sets the stage for a warm and charming experience immersed in flavours of yesteryear. Superb traditional fare spills off the menu, embracing the simplicity of food in a relaxed farm stall setting. Dishes touch upon French and Mediterranean flavours with a classical Italian influence and offer selections such as fresh salads, lamb shank and the best fillet steaks. Indulge your sweet side with sinfully decadent lemon ricotta cheesecake and chocolate fondant.
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Cafe Puka in Tamboerskloof
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Cafe Puka

Restaurant in Tamboerskloof
Exuding peace and tranquility, Cafe Puka is ideal for breakfast or lunch with family, friends or just on your own. The menu proffers contemporary classics, light meals and healthy options such as salads, wraps and sandwiches. Expect slap-up breakfast fare and lunchtime plates laden with the likes of Peppadew-and-coriander-studded calamari, fragrant curries and a rib-sticking burger too. Reputed as Thamboerskloof’s best kept secret, pop in and discover the locals favoured gastronomic retreat.
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Cape Colony in Gardens
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Cape Colony

Restaurant in Gardens
Experience true Cape heritage through superb fine dining at Cape Colony restaurant at the Mount Nelson Hotel.Enjoy mouthwatering options like succulent springbok and tender ostrich, all prepared with care and incorporating a taste of the traditional.Allow for some extra time when selecting the accompanying wine from the extremely extensive and fully-detailed wine list, full of the best wines at varying prices. The superbly helpful and attentive staff are on hand to make suggestions should you need some extra help.The decor stays true to times gone by and creates a unique ambience that is a pleasure to experience.Take some time out to enjoy a taste of the old days of the Cape at Cape Colony restaurant.
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Carlyles on Derry in Vredehoek
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Carlyles on Derry

Restaurant in Vredehoek
Perched on the slopes on Table Mountain, this Italian themed eatery exudes a warm and cosy atmosphere, dressed in comfortable couches and a laid back atmosphere. Imagine delicious thin-based pizzas, freshly made pastas and the finest seafood, fish and meat dishes. The chicken is certified organic, the eggs are free-range and the vegetables are sourced daily. The fully licensed bar caters for easy drinking and chilled sundowners, while the restaurant hosts intimate candlelight dinners. Discover a hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town when you visit Carlyles on Derry.
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Carne SA in City Centre
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Carne SA

Restaurant in City Centre
Superb attention to detail and exquisite creativity with flavours are two of the reasons to take some time out and pay a visit to Carne SA. Much of the meat comes from the restaurant owner’s own farm so diners can be assured of superb quality and freshness. Brilliant staff are on hand to help you make a selection and advise on a good wine to suit from the wide selection on offer. A meat-lover’s must, Carne SA is a dining experience you’ll want to come back for.
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Chef Pon's Asian Kitchen in Gardens
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Chef Pon's Asian Kitchen

Restaurant in Gardens
For the best in Asian cuisine, try Chef Pon’s Asian Kitchen. A nice selection of wines is available, as well as Tiger beer, which is well worth a try. The decor is simple and the service is friendly in this vibrant spot. Well worth stopping by for a relaxed dinner or just to grab a takeaway to enjoy at home.
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Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar in De Waterkant
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Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar

Restaurant in De Waterkant
For superb seasonal dishes and one of the largest wine lists in South Africa, try Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar. The wine list comprises a huge number of wines, many available by the glass and spanning a range of budgets. Situated in a great position by the piazza fountain and with stylish but simple decor, Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar has all you need to dine in comfort.
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Cookshop in Gardens
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Cookshop

Restaurant in Gardens
The Cookshop is the ideal spot for breakfast or lunch, especially when you get the chance to try their secret homemade mayo recipe. Expect the usual favourites for breakfast enjoyed exclusively at the breakfast club meetings only. But lunch cracks the nod weekdays and can be enjoyed by all. Think free-range roast chicken, cucumber and rocket on rye or ciabatta topped off with coriander-chili mayo. Parmesan French toast with slow-roasted tomatoes and crispy bacon and an organic flat white to round it off. The menu tempts with gourmet sandwiches, tasty soups, salads and bakes and their utterly decadent balsamic onion marmalade. Enjoy the mini organic market every Tuesday, a perfect accompaniment to a delicious lunch and good cup of coffee.
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Da Vinci's on Kloof in Gardens
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Da Vinci's on Kloof

Restaurant in Gardens
The restaurant holds a charming and energetic ambiance, enjoyed even more in the leather booths and dimmed cosy lighting. Drawings saturate the walls adding character and charm! Order a pizza and expect handmade, thin and crusty base, cooked to perfect in the genuine wood burning oven, topped with an assortment of delicious toppings, enjoyed with a good bottle of wine or crisp beer. Burgers satisfy hearty palates, dressed in all the trimmings, with choice of beef, chicken, ostrich and vegetarian. Try the Brussels with blue cheese and fig!
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D'Angelos Pizzeria in Vredehoek
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D'Angelos Pizzeria

Restaurant in Vredehoek
Nestled in the tree clad Deerpark Drive, D’Angelos Pizzeria in Vredehoek produces traditional wood-fired pizzas and authentic Italian pastas. Pizza and pasta dishes are made from imported Italian products and the freshest local ingredients including handmade pizza dough, pastas and gluten free pizzas. Alongside pizza and past the menu offers choices such as Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil pesto. The pizzas tempt with the Torino and Juventus dressed in salami, chilli, avo and fresh tomato, or bacon, olives, feta and avo. Enjoy spectacular views and hearty pizza or pasta dishes at D’Angelo’s Pizzeria in Vredehoek.
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Deer Park Cafe in Vredehoek
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Deer Park Cafe

Restaurant in Vredehoek
The large up scaled playground hosts’ entertainment such as swings, slides, jungle gyms and much more, while parents indulge in great breakfasts or light lunches. The menu is versatile, with adult and child size portions available on most dishes and the bustling ambiance is the perfect spot of weekend breakfasts and brunches.
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Depasco in Gardens
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Depasco

Restaurant in Gardens
Situated in the heart of Cape Town, Depasco is a cosy evening for two, perfect venue for business lunches or relaxed setting for catching up with friends. The menu boasts food prepared according to secret recipes and substantial breakfasts. For something light, try the brown mushrooms filled with mozzarella and feta. Or, a seafood skewer served with steamed vegetables, rice or chips. The prawn naçional consists of prince prawns drenched in authentic Portuguese spices, bay leaf infusion, garlic, cream and a splash of beer. Desert tempts with decadent chocolate mousse or tropical granadilla mousse, with the Molotov taking charge as diners indulge in decadent taste explosions - as the name suggests. Filled to the brim? Take a leisure walk through the great boutiques and browse, shop or indulge a little further. Depasco is a well rounded dine and shop eatery in the heart of Cape Town.
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Down South Food Bar in City Bowl
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Down South Food Bar

Restaurant in City Bowl
Nestled along the vibrant Long Street, this modern sleek eatery delights with finger licking and lip smacking dishes straight from South America. The menu bursts with moreish snacks such as barbequed ribs; fried chicken and Jambalaya served with sides of crisp French fries, cheesy grits or whipped mashed potatoes. Feast sarmies washed down with a cold brewski or two and seduce your sweet tooth with the iconic Mississippi mud pie.
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Dutch Manor Antique Hotel Private Dining in Bo-Kaap
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Dutch Manor Antique Hotel Private Dining

Restaurant in Bo-Kaap
Boasting the finest antique collection in the country, Dutch Manor Antique Hotel exudes grandiose old world charm. The menu specializes in heritage fusion cuisine serving classic South African fare infused with flavours from the Bo-Kaap. Dine in an intimate setting surrounded by antiques and fixings dating back over 200 years enjoying specialty dishes such as fried quail’s egg-topped bobotie tartlets, and warm smoked snoek salad with pickled carrot chutney. Discover a slice of history and colourful heritage at Dutch Manor House Private Dining in the vibrant Bo-Kaap.
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Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar in De Waterkant
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Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar

Restaurant in De Waterkant
In the trendy Cape Quarter is Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar, a vibrant venue exuding Latin American passion.Blending together old-style elegance with the rustic charm of a much-frequented cafe, Fiesta manages to create a unique ambience that keeps customers coming back again and again.Fiesta Tapas Cafe Bar promotes ‘social eating’ and the menu is designed to accommodate with plenty of Tapas to choose from as well as ‘bigger bites’ to satisfy the particularly ravenous diners!An extensive wine list and cocktail menu rounds off the wonderful array of the offerings at Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar.
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Fior Fiore in City Centre
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Fior Fiore

Restaurant in City Centre
A vibrant spot on bustling Long Street, Fior Fiore is a great place for perfect thin crust pizzas and delicious pastas and salads.Italian dishes are the order of the day at this lively venue. A unique blend of flours makes for perfect thin bases for the popular pizzas and a wide range of toppings means diners are spoilt for choice. The gelatos are homemade and a must-try with so many flavours to choose from.Professional and highly-trained staff tend to diners’ needs perfectly, without being intrusive.Frequented by a stylish crowd, the atmosphere is always buzzing at Fior Fiore.
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Five Flies in City Centre
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Five Flies

Restaurant in City Centre
Fantastic contemporary cuisine awaits you at this superb venue in Cape Town’s bustling CBD. Set within an intriguing old building, the restaurant has multiple dining rooms as well as a wine cellar for a more romantic setting for two and a courtyard for al fresco dining. Priding itself on consistently good food and superior service, Five Flies offers a varied menu of delectable contemporary dishes, created by a talented and dedicated team. Take some time out of the rat race for this popular Cape Town venue.
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Fork in City Centre
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Fork

Restaurant in City Centre
For truly tasty tapas, Fork is the place to be. We offer an incredible variety of tapas is available, all divided into categories according to price. Smoked salmon rolls with goat’s cheese and the beef fillet and mushrooms with croutons are just two of the delectable offerings from the vast selection. Take advantage of the long-standing and very popular special. A decent-sized wine list provides the accompaniment, with plenty of good options by the glass. A bar area downstairs provides a cosy area, particularly for the smokers, while upstairs is another dining area with a quaint and friendly feel.
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