Southern Suburbs Restaurants

The décor showcases handpicked furniture, mismatched pre-owned art and quirky unique ambiance popular with local trendsetters. The open plan kitchen bustles with creative dishes, decadent cakes and pastries and sumptuous eclectic cuisine. Serving light meals and classic fare, the ever-changing menu is perfect for quick breakfasts, coffee and paper diners and lazy lunches.

Located in the leafy Southern suburbs of Kenilworth in a house built in the late 18 hundreds, Bardelli’s best-kept secret lies in their great quality food served in generous portions and fantastic value for money. Sourcing only the finest local products and imported ingredients with award winning pizza, fresh salads, calamari and fillet options, Bardelli caters for simple and complex palates with ease and passion Italians are so renowned for. Upon arrival, delight your senses with the smell of hearty pasta and thin crust pizzas lingering in the wood-fired oven touched by the subtle sounds of Italian café style music in the background. Tables chequered in red and white warmed by flickering candle lights make for a cosy and intimate dining experience with cooling wooden tables and chairs enhanced by the mysterious memorabilia of old Italy. This small family friendly restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and comprehensive menu with a well-priced wine list and delectable choices of local and international deserts.

Nestled in the heart of Newlands Village, Barristers Grill Café is the place to be if you enjoy a good local spot and consistently good dishes. Dine indoors, alfresco or within the bustling garden atmosphere on a menu brimming with meats, fish or chicken dishes served by attentive waitrons. Try their fabulous salads with cheese, calamari or beef accents, gorgeous Thai chicken and prawn curry, and grilled sole with lemon and ginger butter. The meat comes perfectly prepared with favourites being the lamb rump dressed in a delectable Madeira sauce. Barristers cater for all tastes and palates in a bustling atmosphere in the heart of Newlands.

Plush seating, elegant décor and sophisticated ambiance are why Bread Café caters for a more cultivated crowd. Live Saturday jazz soothes the palate into a refined serving of truffled scrambled egg with pancetta and eggs Benedict with creamy hollandaise rounded off with a good coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. The lunch menu offers a delectable selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads (walnut and gorgonzola on peppery greens), burgers and very good pastas. Try the wood-fired roast chicken dish with balsamic potatoes! Bread Café claims the best pain au chocolate and a pricey wine list. Closed on Sundays. Live jazz on Saturdays from 11:00 – 14:00.

A new take on pizza making, Da Vinci’s tempts the palate with melt-in-the-mouth creations using the freshest organic ingredients where possible with plenty of vegetarian and wheat free options. Loaded with healthy toppings and immune boosting prebiotics, this pizza gem caters for a new generation of pizza lovers looking for clean fun and carefree dining with a healthy twist. Upon entering this cosy and much-loved eatery, the decor inspires images of a film set. Tiny and comfy with a casual feel and family friendly attitude. A quaint and social hotspot that remains unpretentious and true to nature of good food and company. Visiting Da Vinci’s is sure to put a youthful skip in your step and if anything, be sure to sample the Green Pizza – listed as no 97 on 100 things to do before you die.

This stylish restaurant serves unpretentious dining wrapped around a shady Brazilian pepper tree for relaxed and sophisticated dining. With flavourful global cuisine on the menu, Jakes on Summerly enjoys festive dining indoors or in the covered courtyard for refreshing al-fresco dining. Cheerful and friendly Jakes serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners with culinary temptations such as black mushroom and parma-ham sandwich for lunch or salt and pepper calamari tossed in course salt and szechwan pepper for starter. A well-known institution in Cape Town, reputation has it as the place where friends and family meet and share good food around good company. What ever you decide to delight in, you can be sure of a festive dining experience at Jakes in Summerly with efficient service and good hearty food.

The Jonkershuis is situated in the historic core of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, overlooking the Constantia Valley Vineyards and with Panoramic views across False Bay. Being situated in one of Cape Town's 'Big 6' destinations allows Jonkershuis to offer groups and individuals more than just a memorable dining experience. Enquire about a trip through the historic Manor House or a Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour of the Groot Constantia Cellars. There are also fantastic views of the Peninsula from the historic Baths high on the estate for those energetic visitors. Relaxed and inviting, dine alfresco overlooking False Bay and Groot Constantia Manor House underneath the oak trees or in the Jonkershuis courtyard under the grape vines. Inside dining is elegant and informal with the double-sided fireplace adding warmth and grandeur during those chilly winter months. Situated next to the main restaurant is a room with two large wood burning fireplaces at each end, a wooden ceiling and stable doors leading to the historic core and wagon courtyard, a perfect spot for groups wishing a more private area or a wine tasting to accompany dinner. Bistro-style dining with a Cape Malay influence characterises the stylish and varied menu. The emphasis is on flavour, using the best local ingredients and fresh produce from boutique suppliers wherever possible. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 09h00 to 22h00, and on Sundays from 09h00 to 16h00. From 15 May to 15 August, the restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday, from 09h00 to 16h00 - the kitchen closes at 16h00 and then serves deserts and cheeseboards from 16h00 to 17h00. For large evening bookings please contact info@jokershuisconstantia.co.za.

The interior is small and cosy, noted as the longest trading restaurant in Plumstead. Expect top quality fresh ingredients, matured meat, and fresh fish that arrives daily, all served with the freshest home cooked vegetables. Try the pepper fillet, seafood platter, Bombay tiger prawns and the seafood soup. Kiddies are taken care of with a delicious kiddies menu. Visit La Grotto Seafood and Grill in Plumstead for authentic bistro tastes.

Set within a grassy space and shaded veranda, scattered with tables and chairs, fingers of sunlight and shade, Little Stream Restaurant is the place to lull a few hours away. The menu focuses on fresh, wholesome food, served in generous portions, enjoyed alfresco on the sunlit lawn or shaded veranda with a backdrop of stunning views. Start the day with eggs Benedict or omelette, English breakfast or health breakfast. Lunch proffers ostrich bobotie or grilled chicken salad, salmon salad or beef burger and chips to mention a few. With stunning gourmet afternoon teas, sundrenched grassy lawns and shady swings soothed by trickling streams, Little Stream Restaurant quiets the senses and indulges the palate with gourmet cuisine.

This traditional steak house with its cosy setting and pub style atmosphere serves wood-fired thin crust pizzas and fresh fish brought in on daily basis alongside their mouth-watering steaks. With cosy dining indoors or outside overlooking the park, patrons can relax and enjoy and casual setting where families with small children can enjoy dining on the veranda with a relaxed meal while their kids play on the merry-go-round and swings. Louis on the Block’s In-by-six-out-by-eight early diners menu ensures those with a hungry appetite satisfy their hunger with pizzas, steak, chicken schnitzel or calamari for a mere R45. The wine is comprehensive suiting all palates with a more distinct speciality wine list on offer for those with discerning palates. Families are welcomed and well catered for. Kids have variety and choice from the kiddies menu including a large range of drinks and shakes at hand.

Housed in a charming historic building, which was rumoured to be an old blacksmith, Mel’s Village Kitchen is the place to hearty breakfast, lunches and dinners. The menu proffers a variety of meals ranging from hamburgers, salads, ciabattas, breakfasts, oxtail and lamb shanks, which remain very popular. Enjoy buffet lunches, homemade pies and hearty stews at Mel’s Village Kitchen in Rondebosch.

Located at the Oude Molen Eco Village, Millstone Cafe is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, an enchanting experience set in natural surrounds. The lovely garden setting sets the mood with fresh summery alfresco dining, allowing children to play and be free in the fairytale tree house. The menu brims with delights and indulgences such as breads straight from the wood fired oven, great coffees, freshly squeezed juices, homemade preserves and wholesome snacks and meals using organic garden produce.

Indulge your senses with an extensive variety of gourmet pizzas in an authentic Italian pizzeria touched by dark wood, deep colours, low hung chandeliers and a warm ambient glow from the wood-fired oven. With a wide choice of vegetarian and wheat free options available, Morituri Pizzeria caters for most pampered palates to the health conscious with ease and creativity elevating wheat free dining to a gastronomic status. Enjoy enticing combinations such as Red Pesto, Proscuitto & Rucola (Rocket) pizza or delectable pastas and prawns tossed with Thai Pesto, Rosa Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic & a hint of Fresh Chilli. With a good selection of wines flattered by uncomplicated recipes and a vibey ambience, Morituri Pizzeria boasts the belief they make the definitive wood-fired thin-based pizza in Cape Town. To believe it, you have to try it.

Pizzeria Villiagio is much loved by local diners, a frequent bustling place filled with warmth and laughter and the mouth-watering flavours of Italian cuisine. Expect classic Italian fare and ‘to die for’ thin-based pizzas, layered with mouth-watering toppings. The menu focuses on traditional and classic Italian fare such as the Villagio Burger with caramelized onions, rich mushroom reduction, salad greens and fresh tomatoes to Panninis, fresh salads and homemade pastas. The well-priced wine list pairs well with the menu and compliments a lazy afternoon dining alfresco or a warm winter night in the cosy interior.

Just awarded ‘Best Pub Lunch’ in the Western Cape, diners visit Players Café to soak up the views, play golf or just relax and indulge in a wide range of dishes. The breakfast menu proffers variety and the famous Golfers Breakfast; a full-bodied buffet and bucket with 100 balls. Lunch caters with famous burgers and draught beers on tap, enjoyed alfresco under shady parasols. Main courses vary from pasta, steaks, seafood and delicious deserts – all enjoyed within the picturesque surrounds of River club.

Situated in the beautiful Table Mountain National Park, Rhodes Memorial Restaurant caters for locals and tourists with freshly prepared cuisine and traditional meals. Dine alfresco on the sunny terrace or indoors next to a roaring winter fire complimented by breathtaking views. The menu indulges with traditional cuisine, unusual meals and daily spreads with delightful homemade cakes and deserts. Rhodes Memorial Restaurant enjoys stunning views and tasty cuisine located on the Groote Schuur Estate.

Well known for its sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, this popular social haunt in the Constantia Valley has undergone a re-awakening by none other than Luke Dale-Roberts, Executive Chef of the recently crowned 2009 Eat Out Restaurant of the Year, La Colombe. Luke has appointed his protégé, Scot Kirton, as the Head Chef of the new River Café. Situated at the entrance of Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, the River Café is the place to be in summer whether it's for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks or dinner - with its casual ambience, pristine location and friendly service.As befits its laidback persona, the revitalised River Café offers an authentic and affordable bistro-style dining experience, using only the freshest local ingredients, wines from the Constantia Valley, plates of wholesome, satisfying fare with a sophisticated country feel. The menu changes daily, giving diners can experience a wide variety of dishes that reflect the best seasonal offerings.Scot and Luke work closely with Horticulturalist, Boyd Hutchings, and together they have developed an organic garden allowing them to grow their own fresh herbs and vegetables for their ever-changing culinary creations. They will also be embarking on an exciting project to smoke their own produce, from salmon to meats and cheeses and have sourced artisan baked breads and top quality coffee.Need to know? Open 7 days a week. Breakfast: 08h30-11h00 Lunch Bistro: 12h30-14h30 Dinner Bistro: 18h30-22h00 All Day Café: 11h00-22h00. Open for Christmas Day Lunch only and closed on New Year's Day.

Situated in the serene and stuning Kirstenbosch Gardens, the Silver Tree restaurant is world renowned for its fine food and spectacular surroundings. No matter what the season the natural beauty is infused into the restaurant. From casual breakfasts to formal dinners, the Silver Tree restaurant will enchant you with a truly Capetonian experience. If you're in the mood for something casual, the Fynbos deli offers a wide selection of take away as well as self service sit down eats. There is ample shaded outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. You could grab one of their delectable picnic hampers and chill on the lawns.

The ever-changing menu brims with locally sourced market delights, healthy raw salads nutritional flair packed with flavour. Warm wooden bunks and tables, artsy laid back décor and a delightful quirky ambiance paces the mood while wholesome breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, terrines, tarts and home-bakes tempt the palate. Spectacular sandwiches remain unpredictable with the likes of hearty pork belly, bacon, chicken and pesto, and Chalmar steak sandwiches. The intolerant are catered for with wheat-free cakes with maize, grains, nuts, seeds and natural honey and Agave nectar. Visit this neighborhood institution for breakfast or lunch, or experience the monthly supper club at Superette in Woodstock.

This bustling buffet fusion offers global dining under one roof bursting with rich diversity of gourmet cuisine. Experience the classic Italian pizzeria, authentic Eastern noodle bar and an array of gourmet sandwiches, fresh fruit salads, Artisan-style breads, designer salads and hot tasty dishes to mention a few. This emporium of tasty delights meets international trends with focus on using exceptionally fresh quality fruits and vegetables. Indulge in a classic Italian pizza and Panini made the traditional Italian way or discover the taste of the orient with authentic wok fried dishes reminiscent of the bustling smoky streets of Hong Kong. If you are opting for refreshing alternatives, enjoy a flavour bursting smoothie, fresh fruit salad or choose from a selection of gourmet sandwiches all freshly made on the premises. If the temptations of global dining does not tickle your taste buds, then just follow the lingering aroma of freshly baked Artisan bread where you will be delighted by the discovery of indulging treats of heavenly baked apple pie. This relaxed restaurant atmosphere offers breakfasts, lunch and suppers with enticing selections of sushi proudly displayed on the conveyer bar. Come and discover why The Food Lovers Market with its stunning interior and store décor is fast becoming known the oasis for food lovers.

Healthy, Green, Organic, Youth and Long Life is the meaning behind Tsing Asian Fusion’s inspiring logo and this philosophy blends over into the ambience of the restaurant. Serving an extensive variety of Asian cuisine such as the Kung Fu Sushi 30 piece Combo Platter and the Beijing Duck served with pancake, spring onions, cucumber and plum sauce, the options and choices are impressive and full of flavour. With soft relaxing Chinese inspired interior blending into warm wooden furniture and fixtures, Tsing Asian Fusion caters for exotic palates with refreshing authentic Asian beers like Tsing Tao and Kirin served crisp and cold; a complimenting addition to the energetic Asian cuisine. Enjoy the delectable tastes of Asian inspired dishes coupled with friendly, helpful service for an authentic cultural experience, truly Asia.