This cosy Italian restaurant serves up hearty food in big portions. This is the place to socialize over a glass of wine while enjoying food that is made to your taste. At the heart of any Italian restaurant are the pizzas and pastas and here it is no different. Choose from a wide variety of toppings and combinations, and be sure to wash it down with a good glass of vino. The restaurant is unpretentious but warm and inviting and the service is usually excellent. The Italian spirit sines through and in just a few minutes you will feel like family. If it is big portions, affordable prices, and down to earth good food you want, pay Bella Italia a visit.

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Bread and Wine

Stellenbosch Italian restaurant in Stellenbosch

The Vines is an Italian wine bar and eatery that combines a traditional Italian feel with modern, innovative food and decor. The food is typically Italian and reminds of home cooking every time. Try a gorgeous pasta with a sauce of your choice or a simple sarmie made with freshly baked foccaccia. Pair any dish on the menu with an authentic Italian or South African wine, or even a potent grappa. The popular Dalla Cia Grappa is served as a digestive, as a caffe’ corretto, as ice cream, or even as a Grappa tasting dessert menu.

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Cafe Mao

City Bowl Asian restaurant in City Bowl

Try delectable Asian fusion cuisine in this trendy but comfortable restaurant in the bustling City Bowl area. The interior is invigorating and funky with Andy Warhol-inspired prints of the infamous and famous Mao and Monroe. This visual feast is greatly complemented by extremely flavourful food assembled in original, well-presented dishes. The dishes come with a variety of 'chilli factors' and if you're a lover of hot stuff, you will enjoy the Chilli Lime Beef - a word of warning though, it is not for the faint-hearted. Service is quick, attentive and personalized and the owner is hands-on and extremely hospitable and friendly. If it is strong flavours and upbeat surroundings you are looking for, Mao is the place to visit. Whether you are in the mood for a quick meal or a lengthy, social get-together, you will not be dissappointed. Mao is open from 12 pm for lunch and dinner.

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Col'Cacchio

Stellenbosch Italian restaurant in Stellenbosch

Col’Cacchio Pizzeria is set at the Simonsplein Centre, a vibrant location at the centre of the university town of Stellenbosch. The eatery offers a selection of pizzas, pastas and salads that is a cut about the rest when it comes to variety and versatility. In keeping with a European feel, the restaurant opens onto a quaint courtyard with a fountain for dining outside on laid back, true Capetonian – style days. The indoor section is inviting with its rust coloured and art filled walls, creating a relaxed atmosphere where good food can be enjoyed to the maximum. Expect a selection of as much as fifty pizzas to choose from, each with their own Italian name and signature crisp thin base. Choices range from the traditional to the gourmet. Col’Cacchio is certainly a treat for the health conscious as many of the menu offerings are endorsed by the heart foundation. Patrons that are allergy sensitive will be suitably impressed with the wheat-free varieties on offer. Furthermore, the restaurant chain is committed to procuring organic ingredients where possible. Popular, rather exotic, menu choices include the Tre Colori with smoked salmon, sour cream and caviar, and the Fantasia with caramelized onion, Brie, and sesame seeds. The restaurant also has an award winning wine list.

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Cucina Di Giovanni

Somerset West Italian restaurant in Somerset West

This modern restaurant still boasts a hint of the traditional and serves great cuisine at reasonable prices. Cucina Di Giovanni is situated in the popular Waterstone Village in Somerset West. Delicious, mouthwatering pizzas and pastas await with a variety of sauces and toppings that cannot easily be matched. Toppings and fillings include prawns, mango and calamari, all cooked to perfection, or left uncooked when needed. For the more adventurous there is a scampi pasta on the menu that is well worth a try. The wines are well selected so feel free to ask for pairing advice. The ambience is cheerful and light and serves to complement the rustic, yet modern food flying out the kitchen. This place will leave your pocket and palate satisfied, so give it a try.

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Da Luigi

Camps Bay Italian restaurant in Camps Bay

This quaint yet trendy Italian restaurant's head chef, Luigi, has brought a touch of Italy to Camps Bay. The relaxed, warm, homely atmosphere will transport you to a place and era too often forgotten. Only the freshest ingredients are used to create authentic, traditional Italian favourites. Pizza and pasta is the order of the day, but be sure to try the signature dish - Capelli D'Angeli al Salmone. This comprises angel hair pasta with salmon, brandy, tomato, chilli and cream. Relax and sip on your favourite cocktail while you peruse the stunning Camps Bay promenade with all its hustle and bustle set against a backdrop that exudes tranquility. A sunset, a drink, great Italian cuisine and a homely atmosphere - what more can you ask for?

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Dodge City Diner

V and A Waterfront Burgers restaurant in V and A Waterfront

Situated near the Food Court in the V & A Waterfront, Dodge City Diner is one of four stores in Cape Town, and is the flagship. This 1950s American style diner is great fun for all the family. The retro decor reminds diners of days gone; with pop art on the walls and black and white checkered floors, ‘50s bubble gum pop blaring out of the juke box a visit to Dodge City Diner is a like a trip back in time. An old fashioned burger bar, Dodge Diner only uses the best quality ingredients for all the items on the menu. All the burgers are homemade patties made from100% lean AAA grade beef and are flame grilled for that delicious barbeque flavour. There are healthier options on the menu too including salads and delicious grilled chicken sandwiches. A trip to a diner would not be complete without ordering one of the old fashioned homemade milkshakes, made with extra creamy ice cream. Dodge City Diner also has a mouth watering selection of Gelato, an ideal way to cool off on a hot summer’s day! A perfect place to take the family for a treat, Dodge City Diner is fun, fast and great value for money.

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Europa

Hermanus Italian restaurant in Hermanus

Be mesmerised by the stunning view and do a spot of whale-watching while having a bite to eat the Europa in Hermanus. This seaside eatery is a day restaurant with a Mediterranean feel. Menu items range from light meals and tea time treats to great seafood. The restaurant is lively and friendly and boasts a view of the harbour.

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Fabio's

Hermanus Italian restaurant in Hermanus

Experience Italian hospitality at Fabio’s. Located in the heart of Hermanus, with St Peter’s church as part of the picturesque backdrop and the sea at its doorstep, this genuine Italian eatery is popular venue for locals and visitors alike. The ocean view from the Peroni deck on the sidewalk allows diners to people - watch in true European style, creating a relaxed and trendy mood. The menu offers a selection of pizzas, pastas, meat dishes and fish, all prepared in the Italian vernacular. Guests would do well to keep an eye on the specials blackboard for the chef’s latest experimental dishes (that often land up on the menu as a permanent fixture). Signature dishes include the Seafood Lasagne and the Parma Rock Pizza (Parma ham and Rocket) that is served on a thin crispy base. For dessert the Tiramisu is a decadent indulgence. The wine list comprises a host of local offerings from the Overberg region as well as some Italian wines to round off the dining experience. The restaurant also has a deli which sells a range of imported pastas, coffee, filled pastas and olive oils for those who want to take a taste of Italy home with them.

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Gourmet Burger

City Bowl Burgers restaurant in City Bowl

Enjoy one of the world's most classic dishes - with a twist. An experience at Gourmet Burger on the bustling Shortmarket Street in Cape Town is a must. The small but cosy restaurant boasts funky décor and the interior and vibe is modern and vibrant, reflecting perhaps the remnants of the classic American-style diner. The menu offers a selection of over 30 different burgers and there really is something for everyone. Diners can choose chicken, beef, lamb, veg, prawn or calamari to top the lightly toasted rolls. A must-try is the vegetarian Field Mushroom Burger topped with rocket, red pepper, avo and feta. Other favourites include the chicken, camembert and cranberry sauce burger and the lamb with herb mustard and blue cheese aioli. Wash it down with a Lindt chocolate shake - you'd be hard-pressed to be more indulgent. The restaurant is licensed and you can select delicious Paul Cluver wines to complement your meal. The food is original, the atmosphere bustling and the prices reasonable.

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Indochine

Stellenbosch Asian restaurant in Stellenbosch

Indochine is an upmarket Asian fusion restaurant found on the Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. It is the sister restaurant to the more established Delaire Restaurant also located on the farm. The wine estate surroundings and the natural beauty of the Stellenbosch district sets the mood for a delightful dining out experience. The restaurant itself is understatedly modern and sophisticated with leather couches and copper top tables. The open plan design also has a fireplace with couches if one chooses to take pre- dinner drinks. The Asian fusion menu is inspired by local organic ingredients. Food lovers will enjoy the attention to detail from Italian cutlery to the plated art – that is the food. The chef’s interaction with guests about the dishes he has designed, is a personal touch that adds dimension to the dining experience. Menu options include 2, 3, 4 or 5 courses. The wine list offers a good selection of locally and internationally sourced labels, but only Delaire’s wines are offered by the glass. Be sure to take a moment and admire the Cheetah sculptures, by well known sculptor Dylan Lewis, at the entrance.

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Jacky's Chinese Restaurant

Panorama Asian restaurant in Panorama

This Chinese restaurant with a difference offers gorgeous, authentic Asian flavours buffet style. The quality ingredients used shine through in the food and with warm, attentive service and a relaxed yet stylish setting you are sure to have a memorable evening. Regular specials are on offer and the all-you-can-eat buffet is a favourite. Dishes include assorted sushi, maki and California rolls, spring rolls, sesame chicken tempra, roasted baby potatoes, prawn flavoured chips, sweet and sour salad and chicken sweet corn soup. For the more ravenous diner, traditional Chinese dishes like chow mein, chop suey, sweet and sour pork and Shangai steak are the order of the day. Thai flavours are not forgotten and Thai sweet chilli chicken and Thai chicken curry are both winners. Apart from the buffet menu, an a la carte option, as well as a take-away option are provided. Here you can kick back, relax and enjoy a taste of Asia.

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Ketelfontein Tea Garden

Colesberg Light Meals restaurant in Colesberg

Ketelfontein Tea Garden is ideall located in Church Street. The restaurant serves light meals in a lovely nursery setting.

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Mamma Roma

Stellenbosch Italian restaurant in Stellenbosch

Mamma Roma, an Italian eatery chain, can now also be found in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. Located at Stellenbosch Square and overlooking the vineyards makes for an authentic Italian setting which is relaxed. The interior has a double volume ceiling and stone walls to create a country house feel, while the mural feature enhances the European character of the establishment. The crisp white linen sets off the dark wooded furnishings in simple sophistication. Add to that, the fantastic views that the restaurant offers- it has all the makings for the perfect mood, be it for a light lunch or a quiet dinner for two. The menu is extensive with plenty pasta dishes that range from sausage to seafood. On its own, the seafood selection is impressive with firm favourites such as the Fritto Misto which is a combination of Kingklip, Calamari and Prawns. Other house specialties which come highly recommended include the Rack of Lamb and the Baby Beef. Mamma Roma can also be found in Newlands and Steenberg.

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Nonna Mia's

Johannesburg Italian restaurant in Johannesburg

Enjoy traditional italian favourites at Nonna Mia's - simple food made with the freshest ingredients. Beautiful long wooden tables adorn the restaurant gibving it an informal, warm and vibey feel. Ciabattas, fresh olasagne, delicious canneloni and their famous square pizzas can be found on the menu, as well as an array of other culinary treats. Nonna Mia's does catering for events as well.

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Col'Cacchio

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Da Luigi

Dodge City Diner

Europa

Fabio's

Gourmet Burger

Indochine

Jacky's Chinese Restaurant

Ketelfontein Tea Garden

Mamma Roma

Nonna Mia's

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