City Centre Restaurants

Relax alfresco on the shaded sidewalk or within the historical double storey building securing 2 dining experiences. Downstairs bustles with an open plan kitchen and quirky décor serving delicious vegetarian fare, salads, fresh breads and lunchtime buffets. Upstairs offers comfort and privacy for a quieter dining experience and an ever-changing menu. The idyllic setting and charming ambiance make Cafe Mozart the perfect eatery in Church Street.

Pronounced "aar - café". A revolutionary new coffee shop in the heart of Cape Town! This little gem is open from early on weekdays and is open on Saturdays and most public holidays as well! Owners Sharon & Julian Segall (previously of Oakhurst Farm Stall Hout Bay) are fanatics about quality and service and a visit to this coffee shop will not leave you disappointed. The coffee is always spot-on, produced in the classic Italian-style. In fact, Italian tourists have often noted that Rcaffe is one of the few establishments in Cape Town where 'real’ espresso is served. Serving scrumptious breakfasts from early, this trendy new caffe has been exquisitely designed and has a distinctive modern Continental feel to it. The food ranges from quiches & pasta to huge gourmet sandwiches to delightful salads. Ask for the Gourmet Burger if you are a burger freak ... you will be delighted! The dessert/pastry section is a dream, all lovingly baked on the premises. So next time that you are in Town, be kind to yourself! Spoil yourself at Rcaffe and you will be instantly hooked!

Masterfully brewed coffee takes centre stage, blended with the finest ingredients and the irresistible aromas of all that is coffee! Celebrate gourmet living in chic laid-back surrounds soothed by the drifting sounds of funky music and the hissing of the espresso bar. Read a paper, curl up and watch the world go by, or savour the aromatic flavours of irresistible coffee at Sundance Gourmet Coffee Company.

Perched on Wale Street, The Mint sparkles with striking modern copper chandeliers accentuated by blue and green hues and warm natural wood furnishings. The kitchen captivates palates with grills, Indian-themed dishes and lighter meals such as club sandwiches, burgers and Caesar salads, created within the eye-catching mosaics and copper light fittings. Dishes lean towards pricier options with starters at R65 and mains at R150, but the adage remains true, ‘you get what you pay for’ and the dishes here are beautifully presented and magnificently created. The carefully chosen wine list flatters the dishes served. Try the beef fillet with enoki mushrooms, springbok loin or the seared tuna. Enjoy a pre-dinner or nightcap at the Twanky Bar.

Noted as a lifestyle café the focus remains on quality and service and creativity and art. Chill out and chat enjoying a healthy light lunch, the morning paper or just working on your Mac.

The extensive menu focuses on African dishes served in enormous portions and constitutes the form of braaivleis platters and various other meaty dishes. Popular choices such as the braaivleis platter are served with pap, tomato bredie and chakalaka complimented by a decent and sturdy wine list with some good vintages and good value options. Enjoy African ambiance warmed by a wintery fireplace and cosy atmosphere which is made all the more festive during the weekends.

Located at Heritage House in the heart of Cape Town, Orange Marmalade invites Cape hospitality dressed in exquisite Cape décor for a memorable dining experience. From legendary breakfasts, delicious curries, bobotie and mezze platters, diners can take delights in choices brimming with Goats feta parcels, slices of Gorgonzola, figs, smoked salmon rosettes, Parma ham, crispy prawn wonton pastries, crème fraiche assorted breads. Breakfasts range from health, creamy organic oats, lazy breakfasts, omelettes, sweet or savoury crepes, and simply delicious Italian Coffee enjoyed with a variety of gourmet muffins such as pecan nut pear, mixed berry or sundried tomato & parmesan specially prepared in the in-house bakery. Dishes brim with real flavours and genuine ingredients alongside Italian cuisine such as decadent pastas, gourmet pizzas and Italian deserts.

Dear Me is all about indulgence without intolerance. Located along vibrant Longmarket Street, Dear Me caters for your every whim and desire in a positive and imaginative feast for the senses. Feel welcome in a 181-year-old converted 3-story house dressed with fun and inviting décor. All dishes are suited and adapted to your taste buds and requirements making Dear Me ideal for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy a perfect cocktail to unwind from the day’s events in the upstairs bar Tjing Tjing. Dressed in bare wooden beams and red leather.

Situated in the Urban Chic Hotel, on the upper mezzanine level, Gallery Café boasts ultra minimalist décor, eclectic selections of local art and class culinary styles. Ideal for business lunches, intimate for corporate, private celebrations or just sundowners and conversation, the South African and internationally inspired cuisine favours all occasions. Dine within the chic interior or on the intimate terrace, where sundowners and wine unwind the spirit. Gallery Café is the place where fine dining meets city life and internationally inspired cuisine.

Designer seating flanked by exposed brick walls and an avant-garde nouveau décor, Bowl entices with a well-versed Mediterranean menu and great wine choice. Try the asparagus risotto or chilli-beef fried noodles and the tasty lemon and coconut steamed mussels for starters. Then move onto heartier choices such as Duck confit, slow roasted pork with noodles, and Salmon with a Thai crust. Bowl serves breakfast, lunch and dinner within designer surrounds or on the terrace perched over the bustling street below.

Kick back in the restaurant sampling traditional Kurdish dishes surrounded by authentic décor and ambiance. The menu caters breakfast, lunch and dinners, offering unusual and less familier choices that brim with taste and flavour. Try a Kurdish breakfast laden with a boiled egg, beef sausage, fried tomato, feta cheese, black olives and bread with jam. The Mesopotamia breakfast offers fried eggs with cheese on toasted pita bread. A health breakfast, consisting of fruit salad with yoghurt, nuts and honey, or a selection of croissants can also be ordered if you are a little less adventurous. Light snacks come in a number of choices and lunchtime or evening dishes with a wide selection. Pizza can be enjoyed with a twist sampling the Pides (Kurdish pizza) and include vegetable, cheese, chicken, lamb as well as lamb, feta and spinach. Main course dishes such as Iskender (roast lamb on layered pide bread), lamb guvech (lamb cooked with spiced chilli and spinach) and the exotic lamb curry secure an authentic taste of the Middle East. Round off your meal with tradition desserts such as the oven sutlach (creamy rice pudding) or oven baklava with imported pistachio and walnuts, served with ice-cream or yoghurt.
 Relax after dinner enjoying a shisha in the lounge or experience authentic belly dancing or related shows in the inter-leading theatre. Baron’s Restaurant is a delightful, authentic and mouthwatering experience.

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.

Enjoy a wide range of sumptuous dishes from all over the globe at Sinn’s. Offering everything from curries to tapas, this popular restaurant is at the forefront of contemporary, international cuisine. A wine list proffering local, French and Italian bottles makes for a great choice of accompaniment. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help diners decide on the right dish for them and the well-planned lay-out of the venue means a dining experience to remember.