City Bowl Restaurants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A warm welcome awaits you at this popular Greek eatery in the stylish Cape Quarter. The decor stays true to the Mediterranean theme with elegant blues and clean whites and adds to the relaxed ambience throughout the restaurant. A focus on freshness makes for a menu that changes with the seasons so there are new dishes continually added to the standard menu and also the specials board. Superb Greek food and hospitality await you at Kuzina.

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.

For tasty light bites with a Mediterranean influence, Lazari Food Gallery is a great place for a quick bite or a relaxed time with good friends. Superb breakfasts and delicious mains, available in half portions are the order of the day, as well as a variety of cupcakes that Lazari is famous for. Attentive service and a homely feel make patrons feel relaxed and at ease as they sample the delights on offer. A buzzing spot, full of character, Lazari’s Food Gallery is well worth a visit.

Capetonians and visitors have enjoyed Restaurant Paradiso’s hospitality since 1992. French Restaurateurs, Marie Dischinger and Pierre Deloge took it over in January 2008. Their passion, dedication and fresh ideas will ensure Paradiso remains a firm favourite in the hearts and minds of locals and visitors from afar.Le Restau Paradiso is located in upper Kloof Street, Gardens with a magnificent view of the mountain and City Centre. Lunch or dinner in the garden or on the balcony will be an occasion to remember.Relax, enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal. The warm Mediterranean decor and friendly staff will bring you back time and time again.Expect traditional French and South African specialities on our menu. We are famous for our Pan fried beef fillet, Lamb shank, Ostrich bobotie and Warm lamb salad. Vegetable Tian, Beef Bourguignon, Quiche Lorraine and Seafood Armoricaine are new. The Menu changes regularly to ensure that mainly seasonal and local ingredients are used, seafood is fresh and to “amuser vos papilles” (to keep your taste buds intrigued).

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.

The interior pampers the mood with stylish, intimate surrounds, decked out in concrete, wood, black and neon yellow. The blackboard menu inspires tasty all day dishes and breakfast options alongside substantial salads, pasta and healthy Lebanese ingredients. Don’t leave without trying the man’ouche savoury treat comprising a hot flatbread smothered in creamy labneh and za’atar, a zesty Lebanese condiment. Meals can be enjoyed alongside a small wine list or traditional artisanal Cervejas São Gabriel beer.

This café cum bar cum restaurant entices with lunch and nibbles and delicious coffee alongside a deli dedicated to nothing other than mozzarella. Serving light meals with an Italian influence and the best mozzarella in South Africa, you will find this bar the ideal place to drink coffee and read a paper, eat breakfast or nibble on a light lunch before shopping for mozzarella.

Spanning 3 levels in an old heritage building, Origin if the hub of choice for coffee and tea. The artisan roaster boasts excellence and a professional barista school alongside a ceremonial tearoom and café. Experience the subtle and fragrant flavours of the finest single origin coffees or experiment within the tranquil and exotic surrounds of the Nigiro Spice Tea room savouring over 100 fine loose teas. The courtyard café opens daily with an open plan deli and kitchen enticed by the lingering aroma of freshly baked Montreal style bagels. Whether you a coffee connoisseur or love to play with fine tea blends, Origin is a peaceful Zen zone perfect for indulgence in the chic De Waterkant Village.

This corner café, nurtured by family and old family recipes makes for a delightful change in healthy eating. Expect fresh, seasonal and refreshing meals with naughty in-between treats for those with a sweet tooth. Serving breakfast and lunch, refreshing homemade tea and afternoon bubbly, RAW Café’s homely ambiance dressed in lavender coated walls and earthy tones refreshes and revives the palate. Dine within the soothing interior or alfresco on the bright and beautiful deck.

The eclectic menu teases with fusion food from Thailand, India, Mediterranean and South Africa. Matured steaks, cooked to perfection melt in the mouth and compliment the comprehensive wine list and breathtaking finishes. Aged to perfection, the steaks are hung and left to mature adding unique flavour and intensity to each mouthful. If fusion cuisine tempts your palate, try the mussels cooked in an Asian broth with punchy ginger and chilli! Experience the slick, no expense spared ambiance of Savour and enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the adjacent bar dazzled by a 5000 piece crystal chandelier.

The delicious interior relaxes and inspires the senses while the gourmet cuisine indulges the palate and tempts with decadent cakes on display and delicious aroma of coffee filling the air. Enjoy a tasty selection from the menu dining indoors or alfresco at Shelley’s Gourmet Café in Kloof Street.

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.

The Sidewalk Cafe is a perfect spot for a casual breakfast or lunch in a vibrant and buzzing area. Delicious food and friendly service are the backbone of this cosy and trendy cafe with stunning views of Robben Island and Lion’s Head. Laid back but trendy, The Sidewalk is the only place to be for those who love leisurely cafe life.

Take a weird and wonderful trip into a fantasy dining experience that you won’t forget!Walk through the velvet drapes and enter a plush dining area with luxurious red velvet chairs and booths surrounded with mirrors. Interact with the resident penguin, the stilt walkers and carnival ladies as they roam and mingle their way through the tables, ensuring that patrons are happy and well tended to.The tickets, purchased up front, include a sumptuous three course meal, typically with a choice between meat, fish and vegetarian, and a complementary drink, all enjoyed whilst being thoroughly entertained by both local and international acts. Sultry singers, hula hoop fire dancers, energetic tap dancers and aerial scarf comedy shows are just some of the delights on stage throughout the four-act evening. There are hats and masks available as well as glittery face painting.The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is electric at this one of a kind, must-try venue in Cape Town’s bustling city centre!

Decor is an art form at Vanilla restaurant, with superb attention to detail throughout this state of the art, modern venue. The decor must be seen to be believed with two dining levels, a striking palette of colours, tables adorned with orchids, plush chairs, a solid glass staircase, a vanilla-coloured grand piano on a floating stage and lighting in the evening that creates a truly unique ambience. Vanilla Restaurant offers a truly decadent fine dining experience that will be hard to forget.

Open 7 days a week and bustling every Friday afternoon in the cocktail lounge, Voila! caters with unique and trendy décor perfect for a quick coffee, lazy lunch or complete indulgence. Serving breakfast and lunch, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere and imported Theodor French Teas with a crusty pastry or relax with a cool cocktail unwinding the day with friends and colleagues.