False Bay Restaurants

Conceived July 1982, Bella Venecia seduced the palate with their famous handcrafted pizzas, created and inspired from their diverse stay in Italy. With their warm, homely atmosphere and mismatched décor, Bella Venecia boasts the best wood-fired pizzas in the whole of Helderbey. The dough freshly made every morning, the toppings layered and spread generously. Alongside pizzas, the menu boasts various pasta dishes with emphasis on good food and a relaxing attitude that spills over onto the ambience inviting patrons to sit back, relax and enjoy the vibe.

“Cosa Nostra, Coa Modo” – “Our thing, our way” defines what Capone’s Pizza do. Authentic, original, thin-based pizzas, crispy and delightful combined with fresh ingredients and flavours. Delight the palate with a crispy Johnny Fox pizza dressed with butternut feta and red onion or a Kid Twist topped with chorizo, peppadews, avocado, chilli and garlic. Kick start the palate with fiery Al’s Arrabiatta drenched in marinara sauce pan-fried with anchovy, olives, chilli and garlic with Penne Rigata. At Capone’s Pizza patrons can enjoy fresh pizza, pasta, burgers, deserts and sauces made on the premises with delicious side grills and salads.

Recently restored to its former glory, The Casa Labia is not only a Venetian inspired national monument, but also the location of the Casa Labia Café, a new addition to the False Bay coastline. Located on the Main Road, teetering on the St. James and Muizenberg border, views from the Casa Labia extend over moody blue waters from the dappled sunlight of a beautiful courtyard. Inspiration for the café menu is drawn from the Labia family’s Italian heritage and their passion for South Africa. Italian classics are made unique to the environment by using local ingredients with emphasis placed on sourcing fresh food for the daily menu, which changes according to the seasons.

Located off Main Road, this blushing restaurant transports the palate to sunny Naples where good food and welcoming smiles embrace the day soothed by the music of Italian voices. Trattoria Antonia offers a relaxed dining experience, typical of Italian hospitality and authentic cuisine using only the freshest ingredients with key ingredients imported straight from Italy. Begin your journey with a home-made bruschetta, toasted and topped with chopped tomatoes soaked in olive oil, garlic and basil before lingering over to the Costolette d'Angellom (grilled lamb cutlets with white wine and rosemary). Unbutton your trousers to tuck into the most delectable Torta Luigi (layers of sponge cake soaked in a cocktail of liqueurs, filled with home-made custard and topped with home-made chocolate mousse). Discover the appetizing touch of Naples and welcoming smiles when you experience Trattoria Antonia – where the art of living becomes part of the family.

Authentic Italian ambiance sets the mood with red and white gingham cloths, candles in Chianti bottle and upbeat Italian pop music. The menu features Italian and local wines alongside traditional fare and ambiance. For starters try the melanzane followed by a hearty portion of Luigi’s angel hair pasta with smoked salmon, tomato, onion and chilli. Gnocchi is served with creamy Gorgonzola and remains popular, as do pizzas with simple toppings and crispy bases. Round off your meal