City Bowl Restaurants

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.

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.

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.

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.

This delightful French café brims with elegant baked delights and delicate tarts, and the most delicious coffees and teas, served in petite china. The ambiance exudes café Paris, with floral and vintage décor, elegant armchairs and curvaceous furniture, enticed by delightful displays of heavenly bakes, tarts and ‘to die for’ carrot and apple cake. Marvel and soak up the setting over a languid breakfast or grab a paper and indulge in some delicious coffee. Mid and lazy afternoon teas fit the occasion here, spoilt for choice and brimming with indulgence. La Petite Tarte is a charming slice of Paris, surrounded by the trendy lifestyle shopping centre in the heart of Green Point.

With breathtaking views of Table Mountain, this buzzing restaurant boasts a chic and trendy interior, relaxed enough to enjoy with the family and trendy enough to hang out with your friends. The menu focuses on sexy food, in generous servings and gourmet breakfasts that will have you coming back for more. For breakfast indulge in the French toast with fried banana, syrup and peppadews or flap­jacks with mascarpone and strawberries drenched syrup. For lighter meals try the bacon, feta, avocado and moz­zarella tramezeni. Lull away the hours over a lazy breakfast or languid lunch at Liquorice and Lime in Gardens.

This luxury café caters for elite gathers who enjoy seeing and being seen in trendy new hotspots offering drinks, meals and art around Cape Town. The light menu boasts locally sourced ingredients such as healthy breakfasts and lunches; expect raw muesli, soft scrambled eggs, French toast, scones, soup, salads (warmed goat’s cheese salad sounds pretty yummy) to open sandwiches with the choice of rye or sourdough bread. Enjoy an orange juice, lime, grapefruit and ginger juice, homemade lemonade, a banana smoothie, a raw chocolate shake, lassi or coffee and tea. Browse the integrated gallery seamlessly marrying the love of food and art in the trendy and friendly Skinny Legs and All.

Located in the hub of CBD, Valora caters for families, business meetings, casual lunches and romantic dinners all within beautiful and relaxed surrounds. The menu boasts a unique take on Mediterranean cuisine touched with a hint of French, Italian, Greek and Portuguese. Try the assorted mezze to start, or a delicious, interesting salads for those with a smaller appetite, main meals such as the Gorgonzola and fresh Namibian dessert truffle risotto, Gastronomical Turkish spiced fillet, Beef ragout, Herb encrusted line fish are a must try and desserts including the to-die-for chocolate fondant. Pamper the palate with unforgettable flavours at Valora on the corner of Loop and Hout Street.