Higgovale Restaurants

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.

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 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!

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.

Housed inside a delightful tiny old house dressed in elegant wooden furniture, nostalgic old pictures and a light and airy feel, Caffe Milano serves a loyal following of ladies with delicious breakfasts, freshly baked sourdough bread (made on site) and heavenly pastries. The menu proffers daily pasta specials, which could be penne with steak strips in a creamy sauce, or croissants filled with fior di latte mozzarella and tomato, or smoked salmon and cream cheese. The carpaccios, either beef or tuna remain popular choices and do the superb steak tartare. Pop in for some gossip, pastries and feminine buzz at Caffe Milano in Kloof Street.

This small, modern space caters for well-heeled clientele in stylish surrounds offering all day brunch affairs that will tantalise and pamper the palate. The menu leans towards contemporary and tapas style dining with popular choices such as Salmon, avocado and perfectly poached egg on to die for coconut bread is must try. Brunch selections range from boiled egg with toast soldiers to gourmet open sandwiches supplemented by delectable tapas, gourmet salads and lunch specials such as luscious white wine and chicken risotto or seared beef fillet. Indulge further with delicious walnut loaves, or date bread and silky cupcakes from the take away menu.

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).

Nestled on the backstreets of bustling Tamboerskloof, The Daily Deli resides on Bronwlow Road, with views of Lions Head and a cool street vibe. Exuding a relaxed village atmosphere, diners soak up the surrounds alfresco beneath a sheltered porch, indulging in frothy cappuccinos, freshly baked croissants and the morning paper. Breakfast is served all day, with the Full Monte for hearty appetites and the mini Monte for lighter. Lunch proffers a variety of salads, hot dishes and mouth-watering pizzas, enjoyed with pre-dinner olives that will knock your socks off!

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 unpretentious eatery proffers hearty Portuguese cuisine and a well-priced wine list. Dine alfresco during balmy summer months on the veranda on traditional steak, egg, chips, rice and salad. Beef and chicken trinchado rests in a nice garlicky wine sauce and the prawn rissoles, crispy on the outside, explode with a rich creamy sauce and bits of prawn, fanned with some lemon juice. Winter seeks warmth and hearty dishes such as the feijoda (a traditional bean, pork, chorizo, and chicken stew) perfect for wintery evenings.

Now trading by day too, extending onto the sidewalk, diners relax on comfortable high chairs sipping frothy cappuccinos indulging in tasty croissants. Enjoy some light meals if the sweeter things in life don’t tempt you at Ooh La La for lunch or dinner.

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!

This trendy hotspot in Kloof Street, Gardens brings the taste of the Orient to Cape Town. The elegant Vietnamese menu tinged Japanese influences provides a colourful and orchestral explosion of taste and flavours. For starters try the grilled chicken skewers or do-it-yourself lettuce wraps layered with prawns, fresh herbs, noodles and sweet chilli sauce. Popular main courses such as the chicken cashew nuts, spicy beef basil with chilli sauce and the battered Saigon ginger fish tantalize and come with a selection rice or noodles. Desert pleases with Saigon's exotic deep-fried ice cream – a melt in the mouth batter casting filled with ice cream then served with their honey syrup. The ambiance beckons relaxation and indulgence flanked by magnificent views of Table Mountain! Booking essential.

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.

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.

This family friendly eatery perched above Gardens captures lovely views of Table Mountain and warm décor that embraces a ‘down to earth’ attitude. Expect Chinese food and sushi, prepared traditionally and served with a fast and friendly service at Royo Kloof in Gardens.

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.

Legend be told that a local by the name of Van Hunks, got into a smoking contest with the devil and lost causing the misty smoke around the mountains. Diners can enjoyed reliving this legend around two smoking fireplaces or the deck sampling delicious South African fare. Take the palate on an African celebration sampling the likes of peri-peri chicken livers, rump steak to Cape Malay bobotie and springbok shank.

Located in an old Victorian-style house brimming with traditional features such as sash windows, high ceilings and fireplaces. Several inter leading dining rooms offer an intimate dining experience complimented by a large bar and large screen TV’s. Dine alfresco on the spacious elevated deck with views of Table Mountain and the city or enjoy an intimate dinner alongside a crackling fireplace. The menu caters seafood and flavourful fusion cuisine, enjoyed alongside the extensive drinks menu and comfortable surrounds. Tiger Giant Seafood & Fusion Cuisine is easily located along Upper Union Street, Gardens.

This landmark eatery and live entertainment venue holds special meaning for locals and visitors alike, which after years still stand as a favourite meeting place for many. The ambiance is colourful and vibey with huge open fires and live music performed by some of Africa’s top artists. Enjoy lovely views accompanied by drinks or sumptuous meals on the balcony or indoors. The menu caters something for everyone and anyone. From light meals, pizzas, seafood, grills and international dishes infused with South African flavours. Rafiki’s is the place to be.