Wynberg Restaurants

For superb Thai food prepared by skilful chefs in a wonderfully convivial atmosphere, try Chai-yo.Aromatic spices create delicious, flavoursome dishes like the classic Tom Yum soup and the ever popular pad Thai. Each dish comes with a warning as to just how hot they are so diners can find their perfect level.A casual, laid back feel ensures that diners are put completely at ease while enjoying the delicious offerings from the well-planned menu. The decor is simple and uncomplicated, allowing the sumptuous food to take centre-stage.With knowledgeable staff to help diners with their selections, which is particularly helpful to those who are new to Thai cusine, Chai-Yo is the place to be for a brilliant culinary trip to the land of smiles!

Café Dutch is a modern bistro café offering traditional and modern Dutch delights. Located in Wynberg in a converted Victorian building boasting an upmarket feel dressed in stark white tables and chairs set against warm charcoal walls. The menu encourages lingering sampling homemade crumbed organic beef kroketten served on rye bread and winter rich pea soup with smoked sausage. Then there is the tasty nasi goreng with Indonesian chilli and spices, chicken satay, homemade peanut sauce and prawn crackers. Diners can enjoy non-traditional highlights, such as wild mushroom tart with rocket and Parmesan shavings, or salmon fishcakes with dill mustard sauce rounded off by a simply sinful bittersweet dark chocolate dessert with orange curd, served in a coffee cup.

Relax in true Caribbean style, sipping Pina Coladas while savouring delectable starters of Coco Loco Hoppin' Jons (Jalapeno chillies stuffed with feta, crumbed and deep-fried) enjoying the laid back vibe tropical atmosphere. With a large garden and cosy restaurant, Banana Jam Café serves authentic Caribbean tastes lit by a roaring fire and enchanting night-lights while dining outside. With Jamican BBQ’s in the summer and a buzzing atmosphere, patrons can enjoy fast service with friendly attentive staff. Rated by locals as the best Banana Jam burgers in town with the largest rum collection in the country; Banana Jam Café is your suburban island escape to the breezy shores of the Caribbean.

Tucked away in a tranquil garden, High Tea is one of those hidden gems only the locals talk about and try to keep secret. This special coffee shop enchants with vibey people, relaxed atmosphere and rustic charm. The endless buffet of heavenly bakes and lingering aroma of sinful pleasures wet the appetite alongside interesting goodies for sale. Warm and inviting, diners soak up the pleasant surrounds churning over the days events and sampling delights from the daily lunch menu brimming with delicious choices. Try the world famous chicken pie, or hearty winter soups, tasty tarts and assortment of summer wraps, salads and toasted sarmies. Nestled on the border of Constantia berg and Wynbos, High Tea is worth the trip for non-locals, just to savour the pleasant surrounds and heavenly delights.

Ashton's Restaurant offers fine dining cuisine in an elegant and relaxing environment. Whether you choose to dine Al Fresco on the terrace overlooking beautifully manicured gardens or prefer the cosy setting of their wood panelled dining room, Ashton's menu promises to deliver the freshest South African ingredients in an array of innovative dishes and award winning wine list. Ashton's is all about the dining experience and guests are encouraged to relax in the cigar library for a pre-dinner drink or nightcap to enjoy their collection of single malt whiskeys and fine cigars. Need to know? Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ashton's is also available for intimate dinner parties and private functions, or simply stop by for a leisurely afternoon tea. Children are most welcome.

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.

Enjoy a fine dining experience to remember at Ashton’s restaurant at Greeways Hotel.This decadent restaurant offers a tranquil and relaxing space to forget the stresses of the day and savour sumptuous cuisine as you’re pampered with impeccable service.On warm days, diners may sit outside on the spacious terrace whilst looking out over pretty gardens. When the weather is colder, the wood-panelled dining room provides a warm and inviting venue for luxurious dining.With a menu incorporating the freshest and finest ingredients in a superb selection of creative dishes, a trip to Ashton’s at Greenways Hotel will be one to repeat!

This hidden gem welcomes you with flickering candlelights and polished marble floors dressed in earthy African art. Pure understated elegance in a romantic venue that oozes class and passion for upscale country cuisine. Tranquil surroundings provide the perfect setting for alfresco dining on the terrace. The exciting and sumptuous Ala-Carte menu serves exquisite country cuisine and extensive wine list. Menu change daily according to availability of locally sourced ingredients. Dine at Andros Hotel for gourmet breakfasts, lunches and delicious dinners and experience warm ambience with upscale surroundings for truly exquisite country cuisine.

Boasting a food store alongside a tantalising menu, Café Nood proffers accessible food fit for any occasion. Start the day with a full breakfast or settle into a relaxing lunch from the a la carte menu. If you are watching our calories, opt for the lunch specially created by Shape Magazine then pop on over to the food store and stock up on healthy tit bits to satisfy your appetite later.

A Tavola brings the real taste of Italy to the leafy suburbs of Claremont with its open piazza style dining and relaxed café style tables buzzing with passion and hearty aromas from the open plan kitchen. With emphasis on freshness, seasonal ingredients and some key ingredients imported from Italy, A Tavola serves authentic Italian faire freshly made to secret recipes passed down from generation to generation. This comfortable, brightly lit café with a relaxed ambience is fast becoming the place to be seen where people gather to take pleasure in fabulous food and laid-back environment. Serving comfortable Italian food, fresh salads, freshly made pasta, veal and traditional deserts in the open piazza style setting, patrons can enjoy dining indoors or al-fresco with the added bonus of browsing the deli for fresh assortments of Italian cheeses, cold meats and pasta sauces. A Tavola is easily located on Library Square just off Wilderness Road for a truly authentic Italian experience.

A trendy spot for lovers of Italian food, A Tavola is well worth a visit. A warm and lively venue, the ambience throughout is friendly and diners are always made to feel as welcome as they truly are. Wine list featuring some Italian options as well as South African bottles provides a great accompaniment to a delicious meal.

Chalkboards wet the appetite with spreads of lamb shank, oxtail and venison, succulently prepared and garnished with all the trimmings and sauces. Retro specialities such as pepper steak, sole meuniere and malva pudding serve up delightful alternatives to the traditional ambience of steakhouses. Brad’s Grill provides a bustling atmosphere with a casual attitude ideal for hearty diners and provides a good selection of Cape wines ideal for complimenting flavourful grills.

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.

The menu favours Mexican. Flamboyant dishes dressed in chilies and authentic flavours. The traditional décor and authentic memorabilia set the stage for tantalising dishes that are hot, hot, hot! Vegetarians are spoilt for choice and palates on fire can seek coolness with Mexican beer, tequila and icy cold margarita. Soak up the energy and warmth of Mexico at Zapata in Harfield Village, the perfect place for festive get-togethers.

For a wonderful selection of the finest Asian dishes, Sake House Restaurant and Sushi Bar is the place to be. Superb sushi is just one of the fantastic cuisines offered at this popular spot in Claremont. Of course, there’s Sake to accompany your meal, as well a nice selection of local wines. The service is impeccable and swift, with friendly and extremely on-the-ball waiters ready to tend to your every need. The Japanese-style decor creates a calm and tranquil space in which to relax and enjoy the superb fare on offer. For the best in sushi and seafood, Sake House Restaurant is well worth a try.

Bustling with contented chatter and aroma of freshly cooked breakfasts, Saturdays welcome lazy breakfasts and languid lunches tucked away on 41 3rd Avenue. Fantastic mountain views, freshly baked confectionaries and nooks and crannies brimming with crockery, old signs, shelves and delicious preserves secure a mood of relaxation and indulgence. Noted by an elite few as the serving the best Chai Lattes in town and mouthwatering breakfasts such as bacon and Brie croissants, scrambled eggs and omelets, this little Capetonian Gem is waiting to be discovered.

Housed in an old turn of the centaury cottage that’s been beautifully restored, this spacious eatery and wine bar wines and dines palates with delicious contemporary pub cuisine. The pub exudes a restful ambiance, with passion and flavour evident in the food and wine. During summer months, take advantage of the beautiful terrace dressed in a Parisian feel and enjoy alfresco lunches, sundowners or tea at the attractive round tables shaded by umbrellas.

With a charming interior warmed by strong combinations of green, yellow and gold walls, Thai World infuses an ambience authentically Thai contrasted by touches of gold reflected in statues and mirrors. This bright pink, surprisingly spacious restaurant boasts a sheltered outdoor patio dressed in chocolate blinds and portable heaters for a cosy and intimate alfresco dining experience. The well-priced menu alongside the Ala Carte service and excellent buffet offers extensive choices to choose from. Starter recommendations include the Sa Tay Kai (skewered chicken with homemade peanut sauce with delightful main course choices of crispy duck stir-fry with vegetables and cashew nuts. Savour the delectable chocolate spring rolls with ice cream, or the grilled banana with honey and ice-cream for desert. With chequered floors, welcoming arches and authentic Thai artefacts, Thai World offers an oasis out of Africa and heavenly cuisine for an intimate Thai experience.

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.

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.