Lakeside Light Meals restaurant
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Lakeside Serving light meals, cakes, tarts and heavenly baked bread, Sostanza is the ideal place for families and friends looking for a relaxed and tasty experience.
From the alluring aromas of freshly baked bread, pastries, croissants to savoury pies, quiches and all day Eggs Benedict for breakfast.
Fine cappuccinos compliment the devilishly good cheese and chocolate cheesecake, enjoyed by most and especially the local housewives who gather at this culinary sanctuary to indulge and gossip.
Sostanza is an unlicensed establishment, but you are welcome to bring your own, order some sublime food and soak up the old village bakery ambiance over breakfast or lunch.
Restaurants near Lakeside
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Tokai Seafood restaurant
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Tokai (1.1 km from Lakeside) Ocean Basket is a popular South African restaurant offering hearty, fresh seafood at affordable prices. The extensive menu caters for all tastes, and even for the little ones. All main meals come with either stir fry, rice, chips or salad.
The fun, vibrant kids’ meals like ‘Mermaids Calamari Rings’ and ‘Captain Hook’s Prawns’ will make sure your brood is satisfied and healthy. There are also great seafood platters on offer and mouth-watering sushi, maki, sashimi and fashion sandwiches.
Tokai Contemporary restaurant
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Tokai (1.3 km from Lakeside) Tarragon exudes a stylish tone and Zen ambiance evident in the interior and cuisine.
Sample culinary flavours from Italy and Asia including mouthfuls of succulent sushi from the bustling sushi bar.
For starters try the beef tartare, prawn and avocado cocktail, drenched with pink club sauce, or the home-style prego roll.
Main course stars include a sesame-crusted tuna niçoise salad and the popular Pekingstyle duck with spring onion pancakes.
The wine list remains elegant and easy drinking, well suited for the light and tasty dishes served at Tarragon.
Cape Town Italian restaurant
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Cape Town (1.3 km from Lakeside) Suspect the usual Italian delights and quality ingredients at this buzzing trattoria.
From families to trendy singles, Sorrento’s clientele appreciate good quality food and their mouthwatering pizzas, which have become a household name.
Try the parma ham, rocket and avocado Domenique or, if you’re in a spicy frame of mind, the chorizo, garlic and chilli-studded Catonia.
The extensive kiddies are provides ample activity for children, giving parents a much needed break for some Italian indulgence.
Tokai Indian restaurant
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Tokai (1.5 km from Lakeside) Authentic and exotic, Bhandaris wraps your palate in warming spices with complex layers of colours and taste. Dishes are thoughtfully presented then served in traditional porcelain pots touched with flavourful textures, colours and spices.
Distinctly Indian, yet elegant and true to the unique exotic flavours and spices only found in India. The owners import key ingredients straight from India ensuring your taste buds experience authentic Indian cuisine.
Once immersed your taste buds are transported to the lively streets and cultural potpourri of India. Visitors are encouraged to become one with the experience by eating small portions with their hands and to share the taste and abundance of flavours with company.
Bhandaris offers a relaxed and social atmosphere frequented by celebrities and locals alike where you can wet your appetite with an aromatic starter of mussels topped in an onion, tomato and masala sauce followed by a fragrant tender lamb simmered in a blend of Indian spices, yoghurt, tomato and onion with a choice of basmati rice and naan bread.
The delicate aromas and taste are well complemented by a soothing Pistachio ice cream rounded off by a incredible kahwa tea made with secret Indian herbs. Bhandaris is a treasure trove steeped in ancient North Indian cuisine inspired by the tranquil beauty and flavour of their mysterious culture.
Kalk Bay Tapas restaurant
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Kalk Bay (1.6 km from Lakeside) A popular breakfast haunt with sweeping views, Klipkantien serves up great cocktails and simple mouth-watering delights with lovely harbour views and seas.
Serving some of the best tapas around including freshly caught, seared and served Tuna straight from the sea, this small intimate eatery boasts breathtaking views in a simple setting popular with locals.
From hearty breakfasts, delectable tapas and simple sandwiches, salads and pastas to cool cocktails and wines, Klipkantien provides the ideal place to relax and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while sampling finger-licking delights under the shade of the trees.
Muizenberg Contemporary restaurant
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Muizenberg (1.9 km from Lakeside) Housed in the old Muizenberg Post Office, IL Postino captures the attention with its welcoming ambience lit up by elegant décor and spacious seating. Much of the old character has been retained serving a different purpose, adding charm and attitude to this transformed eatery.
From old counter tops to exposed wooden beam and large windows framing the views of the majestic mountains, IL Postino welcomes patrons with an elegant smile and dynamic menu that changes regularly according to what is available.
This vibrant eatery houses a small menu displayed on blackboards and limited wine list with stylish, lightwood chairs and tables. The menu offers changeable daily selections such as roasted vegetable and brie salad with asparagus and parmesan for starters. For mains Portuguese sardines on bruschetta, with olives, bella rosa tomatoes and a scrumptious mustard aioli or the paella - made with an ambrosial stock and really high-quality fresh ingredients.
The restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch in setting the welcomes the palate to fresh, honest food.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2 km from Lakeside) Perfectly situated opposite the Blue Route Mall in Tokai, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Café offers rustic dining with minimalist décor. Warmed by rich wooden tables and contrasting walls with rustic exposed beams, this Italian kitchen exudes a homely and welcoming atmosphere.
Known for their Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto and warming fusion of slow roasted pork neck and lamb shank their secret lies in the slow lingering process of cooking delectable cuts of meat in the open wood oven.
Emphasising taste and quality, slow roasted dishes are savoured falling off the bone with a medium weight spicy Shiraz to compliment the aromatic notes of sweetness. Daily specials grace the blackboards with a large variety of irresistible wines perfectly partnered to compliment the warming flavours and aroma.
With excellent service and value for money, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Cafe offers relaxed dining with culinary genius Garth known for his amazing sense of taste.
Tokai South African restaurant
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Tokai (2.1 km from Lakeside) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Tokai Contemporary restaurant
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Tokai (2.1 km from Lakeside) Mugg & Bean is a relaxed, cosy restaurant and coffee shop that is ideal for a family dinner, business lunch, or a catching up with friends over a delicious cup of coffee. It is renowned for its famous bottomless coffee and giant muffins.
The extensive menu caters for everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. The breakfast menu has everything from a typical South African farm breakfast to New Orleans French Toast and a Designer Omelette. There is a variety of sandwiches to choose from, as well as gourmet burgers, salads and soups.
There is also a large selection of traditional favourties such as lasagne, steak, chops and ribs. The special kids’ menu offers everything from potatoes, to steak to milk and cookies. It is sure to leave the little ones satisfied.
The drinks menu has anything from milkshakes, smoothies, and iced coffee, to espresso, Horlicks and chai.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.1 km from Lakeside) Primi Piatti strives to create a variety of fresh, comforting and healthy food inspired by the Italian tradition and influenced by contemporary cuisine.
All meals are prepared from scratch using the finest ingredients. The main menu has everything from croissants, omelets and sandwiches, to pizzas, fish and curry. The drinks menu offers a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There is even a three-course set menu and a special menu for the little ones.
The 'Primi Pods' area is perfect for kids to play in. They will be entertained by professional chefs and caregivers who can teach them how to make their own pizza and bake their own biscuits.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.1 km from Lakeside) Col’Cacchio pizzeria offers the finest Italian-inspired pizzas, salads, and pastas in town. The menu boasts more than thirty legendary gourmet pizza options to suit every palette, including those with food allergies or a restricted diet. A variety of top-notch wines are also available.
Col’Cacchio prides itself in offering high quality food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Every meal is made with the freshest ingredients and a strong commitment to a healthy dining experience. The kids can also be entertained by creating their own shapes out of dough and designing pizza ‘bases’ on brown paper.
Tokai International restaurant
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Tokai (2.3 km from Lakeside) For tasty meals, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, Jakes in the Village is the place to be.
A shaded courtyard allows for very pleasant al fresco dining all year round, with heaters and wind breakers for the colder winter nights.
A truly friendly place, full of character, Jakes in the Village is well worth a visit.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.3 km from Lakeside) Manuka Tokai is a Restaurant in Steenberg Village Centre, Tokai which offers Mediterranean food. Manuka Tokai offers a full cocktail bar. Manuka originates from the Manuka tea tree known for its calming properties, and thus the restaurant in Tokai believes in translating the same calming and relaxing atmosphere to its customers.
Manuka Tokai offers some of the best pizzas in Tokai, Cape Town, and are well known for their thin pizza bases from their wood fired pizza oven. Manuka Tokai is children friendly and Manuka also has a NO corkage charge policy, so you are welcome to bring your own wine to Manuka Tokai. Manuka does have a fully licensed bar.
Manuka Tokai has a beautiful view of the famous Elephants Eye Mountain in Tokai, as well as Steenberg Wine Estate and Steenberg Golf Course.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.3 km from Lakeside) Tino’s Pizzeria is a little piece of Italy on your doorstep. The red, blue and white interior is relaxing and homely. There is a patio for lunch on those sunny days - always a must! This is a family friendly restaurant with great Italian pizza and pasta.
Trading times:
Monday to Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 5 pm until 10 pm.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.4 km from Lakeside) Mamma Mia (literally My Mother) is a warm and welcoming restaurant dressed in plush fabrics and quirky Italian artefacts offering authentic Italian faire for discerning and easy-going palates.
With an impressive variety of speciality pastas, meat, veal, local seafood and poultry dishes, you will find an extensive selection of world-renowned Western Cape wines well suited for enhancing your flavourful meal.
Mamma Mia seduces the palate with authentic Italian comfort food perfect for romantic evenings dining by candlelight on the warm wrap-around patio. For lazy summer Sundays enjoy lunch outdoors and linger around to sample the delectable homemade tiramisu or Cape brandy pudding followed by a rich Italian coffee.
Situated in Steenberg village centre Mamma Mia offers a truly relaxing dining experience reminiscent of Italian family gathering sharing a good meal over an aromatic glass of wine.
Tokai Seafood restaurant
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Tokai (2.5 km from Lakeside) Cape Town Fish Market is a vibrant restaurant, fish bar, teppanyaki, and sushi bar with a stylish yet warm and comforting vibe. The menu offers a large variety of delicious combinations of South African and Japanese dishes. Customers can choose their seafood from the fresh fish market, and all dishes are prepared according to preferred proportion of the customer.
The restaurant also caters for vegetarians and for those who prefer meat and poultry. The kiddies menu offers a range of meals from fish and chips to burgers and chocolate brownies. The drinks menu includes cocktails, white, red and sparkling wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, coffees, and liqueurs.
Mr Delivery service is also available.
Tokai South African restaurant
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Tokai (2.6 km from Lakeside) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Tokai Italian restaurant
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Tokai (2.8 km from Lakeside) La Piccola oozes Italian, a small and bustling atmosphere that offers diners a chance to relax and take in the scenic views alongside a refreshing glass of wine or cappuccino.
With the serene voices of Italian music in the background and a small quality wine list, savouring heart-warming dishes of pasta or pizza inside or on the terraced deck compliments the relaxing panoramic views of Muizenberg Mountains.
With delicious pizzas and pastas on offer, La Piccola is your Italian kitchen in the heart of Tokai.
Muizenberg South African restaurant
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Muizenberg (2.9 km from Lakeside) Situated in the heart of Muizenberg in an old Jewish Hotel, this family run restaurant offers high standards of cuisine and excellence. The varied menu serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Enjoy a hearty famous breakfast burger or lunch, which caters for large appetites serving super-large burgers, served with garnish and chips, burgers are flame grilled to perfection. For fulfilling suppers, try Kosie's grilled chicken breast with a selection of mouth-watering vegetables followed by the temptress of deserts, caramel and banana pancakes topped with ice cream.
With a cosmopolitan ambience heightened by interesting decorative features, Kosie’s Place makes for a well-served, remarkable setting serving unbeatable prices and mouth-watering dishes.
Tokai International restaurant
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Tokai (2.9 km from Lakeside) With spectacular mountain views across Steenberg vineyards, Constantia Valley and False Bay, Bistro 1682 boasts an interactive dining experience in a setting that flows from open spaces to indigenous gardens surrounded by reflective water features and floating glass bridges.
Enjoy a complete multi-sensory experience that entices you to stay and relax savouring every delicious mouthful while refreshing the palate with delectable wines straight from the state-of-the-art Steenberg wine cellar.
This 70 seater bistro offers a unique raw bar and counter seating experience alongside their menu with temptingly delicious morsels of raw cuisine such as sashimi, gravadlax, ceviche and oysters to mention a few. With so much variety and flavour at hand Bistro 1682 captivates the palate with a feast of senses while remaining interesting, healthy and true to the concept of raw food dining.
Bistro 1682’s warm and welcoming ambience makes it the perfect place to linger and relax. Enjoy the awe inspiring scenery coupled with modern sophistication and delectable food, your visit to Bistro 1682 will see returning again and again and again.