Here you can enjoy high quality and authentic Italian food straight out of Mama's kitchen - or so it seems. The elegant and stylish interior speaks of Italy, and you can easily imagine that you're sitting in Tuscany, Siena or Sicily. Traditional Italian food gets served and you can pick an choose from the long list of pizzas and pastas that taste as authentic as they smell and look. A great, extensive wine list is available and the best coffee will end your meal. Apre's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9 am until 9:30 pm. If it is a taste of Italy you are looking for, pop in.

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Bluefin

Plattekloof Sushi restaurant in Plattekloof

Bluefin restaurant in Plattekloof specializes in high quality seafood and sushi dishes and an extensive menu that caters for all tastes. The interior is relaxed and modern, classy and leek and the ambience is vibrant and energetic. All your favourites can be found on the sushi menu, including California rolls, Fashion Sandwiches, Maki rolls, Salmon roses and much more. The chef creates his own speciality rolls, many of which are exclusive to the restaurant. These include rainbow rolls, the spicy firecracker rolls and decadent tuna crunch rolls. Should you not be a sushi lover, the menu offers many other options like line fish with sweet potato mash or veggies or chips, various calamari dishes including Cajun calamari, peri-peri calamari and even Thai green calamari. Watch out for the regular all-you-can-eat specials. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 10 am until midnight.

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Eight and a half on Canal

Century City Italian restaurant in Century City

This Italian restaurant is set in arguably one of the most beautiful settings in Century City. Diners can sit in what feels like a real Italian piazza overlooking the tranquil waters of the canal surrounded by plants, trees and peace. The delightfully simple and rustic menu contains all the old favourites - with a modern twist. Diners are spoilt for choice and starters range from straight forward focaccia or calamari to more complex dishes such as the Carpaccio - pepper-crusted beef fillet topped with mushrooms, parmesan shavings and rocket. A variety of truly Italian pizzas and pastas are available and a combination to try is the 'trenette' pasta with calamari, mussels, porcini mushrooms, black olives and cherry tomatoes in a chilli, garlic, white wine and olive oil sauce. House speciality seems to be the fillet served with a reduced balsamic vinaigrette topped with rocket and parmesan shavings, the prawns prepared in a secret special Pernot sauce and the 'eight and a half pasta' with Italian sausage in a tomato sauce. This restaurant is open seven days a week from 10.30 am until 10 pm. Booking is advised.

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il Paninaro

V and A Waterfront Italian restaurant in V and A Waterfront

On the ground floor of the Alfred Mall in Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront, with a view of the bustling Waterfront il Paninaro Paninoteca e Spaghetteria overlooks an area designated for buskers, ensuring that patrons are treated to a wonderful variety of live entertainment, ranging from a marimba band to traditional African gumboot dancers. Whether it is a traditional cooked breakfast, a morning muffin and steaming hot cup of pure Arabica coffee or a more traditional Coppa Salute (fruit yoghurt in layers with muesli & banana) there is no better place to be to start of the day then the veranda of il Paninaro Paninoteca e Spaghetteria. And for a truly traditional Italian treat, the Cannoli is a house speciality – originating in Sicily, these tube- shaped pastry shells are deep fried and filled with a sweet, creamy filling; deliciously indulgent! This traditional Italian eatery specialises in light meals for lunch and dinner. With a range of over 20 paninis to choose from, there is something for everyone. Only the best breads are used, and fillings include: Parma ham, mozzarella and artichoke pesto on Focaccia bread; mozzarella, tomato and pesto on Grissone bread; grilled chicken, sun dried tomato pesto and rocket on Ciabatta bread. Pastas include a delicious homemade lasagne and a variety of pastas with fresh authentic Italian sauces. Alternatively there is a delicious selection of antipasti to choose from, and a wine list that includes both South African and Italian wines.

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Massimo's Pizza Club

Hout Bay Italian restaurant in Hout Bay

Massimo’s Pizza Club is located in the tranquil setting of Oakhurst Barn in Hout Bay. Here you will find a bustling, cosy setting filled with laughter and the aroma of wood-fired pizzas in the company of warm smiles and friendly faces. Choose a Pizza Feast or a Full Italian Experience for a set price and enjoy as many mouth-watering pizzas as you can eat. Feast your appetite on fusion of flavours starting with a Green salad, dressed with olive oil & balsamic, toasted pine nuts and parmesan shavings followed by a selection of pizzas topped with Coppa Ham & Rucola (rocket), Duck & Pan-Fried Mushrooms and Banana, Ricotta, Honey & Almonds to mention a few. If you can still manage to squeeze in a little more opt for the delicious homemade ice creams and Tiramisu followed by Limoncello, an Italian after dinner drink made with local organic lemons and Biceri or a traditional Torniese chocolat liquor. Enjoy the selection of South African beers and wines, including some Italian varieties grown locally which make a superb accompaniment to your pizza.

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Paradiso

Hermanus Italian restaurant in Hermanus

Paradsio restaurant, located in Walker Bay, offers visitors Italian at the sea-side. The authentic feel and welcoming atmosphere ensures that Paradiso is frequented by Hermanus locals and holidaymakers alike. The restaurant is housed in an old fisherman’s cottage. The sandstone walls and original wooden floors gives the eatery a very individualistic character. The open plan kitchen is another unique feature to Paradiso and allows guests to witness the bustle of the kitchen. The menu is mostly Italian but with some South African influence and does well catering for all tastes. Pizzas are thin based and made in wood burning ovens. Over and above the traditional toppings look forward to exciting combinations like Chicken, Dijon crème fraiche and avocado and Double Smoked Ham with dried Fig and mint. There are also pastas and salads to choose from as well as some seafood like the Trio of Prawn Platter. The wine list has a local selection but there are specialty Italian wines for those who want to go all out Italian. Take advantage of the outdoor seating on those warm summer evenings.

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Rossi's

Hermanus Italian restaurant in Hermanus

Noted as the oldest operating restaurant in Hermanus (since 1985), Rossi’s presents honest, unpretentious food in the form of pizzas, pastas and steaks in one of the town’s original fisherman’s cottages. Rossi’s is a vibrant family friendly restaurant. Guests will enjoy watching the open plan kitchen and the hive of activity that goes on there when seated indoors. The décor is simple and welcoming. One can also elect to sit outside and take in the view of the stunning Overberg mountain on warmer days for more al fresco style dining. Expect good value for money and menu options for kids. There is a selection of pizzas and pastas on offer. The house speciality is the ‘Rossi Pizza’ while the wood oven baked Line Fish is a must for fish lovers. The restaurant is fully licensed and has a small selection of locally produced wines which are most affordable. Rossi’s meals are also available as takeaways.

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SooShe

Strand Sushi restaurant in Strand

This authentic Japanese restaurant offers a great, unique experience to diners looking for Eastern flavours in a contemporary but relaxed setting. The location is ideal as it ensures that all ingredients are as fresh as can be. The master sushi chef can be justifiably called a craftsman as he fuses the flavours of specialized Japanese rice, fish and other flavours into culinary delights. Enjoy maki, nigiri, sushi, fashion sandwiches, and if you're lucky, some of the chef's own specialities. All dishes are served with the usual soya sauce, ginger and wasabi. Other Asian cuisine can also be enjoyed here and dishes include a variety of soups, spring rolls, chop suey, Shanghai beef, the sweet and sour varieties and many more. Contemporary, fashionable and just plain great cuisine are the signatures of this restaurant.

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