Kensington Place

Recommended Restaurants

RESTAURANTS

* open on Sundays

++ highly rated

CAPE TOWN RESTAURANTS

AUBERGINE French style cuisine, contemporary design with traditional service

BAIA* Specialize in seafood, situated in the shopping mall at the waterfront, huge terrace with great table mountain views

BACINI’S* Literally on the corner down the road, very local Italian restaurant, nothing fancy, relaxed atmosphere, do not take bookings

BELUGA Still popular with the locals, huge menu, including steak, sushi, fish etc, great for cocktails and crowd watching

BIZERCA BISTRO++ Situated in the heart of the city, it offers French style food made of the freshest ingredients. Superb flavours and delicious meals. Do not be disappointed when you arrive at the restaurant. Only open Mon- Fri

BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB Also literally 5 min walk, Richard Griffith from Madame Zingara fame, starting out small, with local food including fish, pastas etc, great atmosphere and promises to be a fun night out.

BUKHARA*++ Modern north Indian Restaurant situated in the city, best Indian food in Cape Town!!!

BOMBAY BRASSERIE Sumptuous venue situated downtown in the TAJ Hotel, nouvelle style Indian cuisine, great curry but at a price

CAFÉ PARADISO 5-10 minute walk, also run by the Madame Zingara group- good wholesome food, relaxed atmosphere- stunning to sit in garden if weather is good

CAFÉ ROYALE* Best hamburger joint in town, hamburgers with a difference- great to have a drink in the trendy waiting room

CARNE Opened by the owner of 95 Keerom, beautiful restaurant, specializing in meat. Have a few vegetarian options available

CAVEAU Fabulous wine/ tapas bar, very relaxed and is certainly the place to hang out on Friday nights

CODFATHER* Seafood, select your own combination, very basic décor, good vibe

COL’CACCHIO Best pizzas and salads in Camps Bay

DUCHESS OF WISBEACH Small, cozy restaurant in sea point, great atmosphere, entertaining staff and home style food, not a huge menu, but wholesome

FORK Tapas with a twist and great service

GOLD Our recommended choice for that traditional African cuisine with beautiful court yard and live drumming every night

HAIKU* Asian fusion food, dim sum a specialty, situated in the downtown Cape Town

HEADQUARTERS Steak, salad and unlimited amount of fries, make this a favorite with locals (that’s the only dish on the menu) – it’s delicious and very lively with dj on a Friday night

HEMELHIJS++ Small city restaurant that is a favourite lunchtime venue, interesting yet delicious food and is open on Wednesday evenings in summer. Highly recommended

IL LEONE*++ Fantastic Italian food, great vibe and relaxed atmosphere

KITIMA Asian fusion, in Hout Bay- worth the drive, the actual restaurant is beautiful and food to match

KYOTO GARDEN SUSHI Small local Japanese restaurant- beautiful décor, modern Japanese food, within walking distance

LA BOHEME++ Small local bistro in sea point, great choice of wine by the glass and delicious home cooked food, very ‘local’

MANOS This casual bistro style eatery remains a favourite amongst the locals, simple menu offering quality food

95 ON KEEROM A beautifully decorated Italian restaurant, modern, excellent food with a strong emphasis on sea food

MADAME ZINGARA They are back with a show that promises to be even better then the last, food always good- but this whole evening is a must- have to book!

MILLERS THUMB Within walking distance, just off Kloof road, filled throughout the year with locals, have a big variety of New Orleans inspired food- great relaxed atmosphere- reviews are always good

MANNA EPICURE Just down the road, wonderful alfresco menu in gorgeous white setting, only opens for lunch

NELSONS EYE* No décor to mention- but the best steak house in town

NOBU As expected from the brand, venue lacks soul but the quality of the food makes up for it

PANAMA JACKS Fresh seafood in a very rustic setting in the harbour, in a shack, with no outside area or views- its simple great fresh seafood

PIGALLE* Only dinner/ dance venue in Cape Town. A retro experience with a 10 piece band to complete the atmosphere

PARANGA Designed for comfort & class. You can choose to kick off your slops & sip a cocktail on the comfy terrace, or you can don your finest and romance your partner whilst looking onto camps bay beach

RICKS CAFÉ* Comfortable, pub style ambience. selection of tapas, salads and gourmet burgers, fun late night vibe to compliment your food

ROBERTO’S++ Portuguese inspired food, delicious tapas and a fantastic setting, flavorsome and a great new addition to the food scene in the city

ROUNDHOUSE++ Boasts the finest rare wines, uncomplicated French cuisine inspired by the seasons freshest ingredients and lastly the history and nostalgia of the grand old Cape, impeccable service and food

SAIGON* Vietnamese restaurant down kloof street, 10 minute walk

SALT* In the Ambassador Hotel, on the waters edge, great venue for early dinner- watching the sunset and being next to the ocean, if you lucky enough to get a table at the waters edge. Food can be inconsistent

SAVOY CABBAGE Contemporary Food in a visually exciting venue. Very good for vegatarians, fie dining

TAKUMI++ On park road, just off Kloof, ‘real’ sushi in small cozy setting, huge local following, delicious sushi and exceptionally well priced, undoubtedly the best sushi bar in the city

THE GRAND The grand has a rambling, “old Havana” feel, rather nods to French Riviera and belle époque, with a view of the ocean from the terrace, by day it’s the sandbar and serve great lunch dishes

THE GRAND- BEACH++ The only restaurant in Cape Town, you can eat and drink with your feet in the sand. An unbelievable setting, bohemian feel, relaxed café food, a must do, even if it’s just for a drink, the service can be erratic so be prepared to be patient

THE TEST KITCHEN++ Luke Dale Roberts from La Colombe opened his own restaurant- in the biscuit mill, Woodstock. Fully booked every night, tasting menu that is superb- making it undoubtedly the best restaurant in Cape Town

WAKAME / WAFU* Best sundowner venue- very trendy bar upstairs with great tapas style food at the bar and fusion food in the main restaurant.

CAPE TOWN SURROUNDS (CAPE POINT DRIVE)

FOOD BARN*++ Franck Dangereaux- one of the top 50 chefs of the world, has opened his own restaurant in Noordhoek, delicious French cuisine in relaxed environment- perfect for lunch, to far to venture for dinner

HARBOUR HOUSE* On the waters edge in the harbour of Kalk bay, fresh seafood, relaxed ambience, perfect lunch venue

WINELANDS: CONSTANTIA

CONSTANTIA UITSIG* Another top restaurant, dishes based on Italian methodology with a local twist, situated on a wine farm in Constantia

LA COLOMBE*++ French, voted best restaurant in south Africa for 2 years running and in the top ten best restaurants in the world this year, situated on wine farm in Constantia

FRANSCHHOEK

BREAD AND WINE * Great outdoor setting, rustic food and a fabulous atmosphere

CHARMONIX* On a wine farm, we recommend their white wine, lovely out door setting

GRAND PROVENCE* Gorgeous design, excellent food, in a world class destination

LA QUARTIER FRANCOIS* French cuisine and the fine dining restaurant is certainly one of South Africa’s best.

LA PETIT FERME* Beautiful view and classic French food, lunches only

PIERNEEF*++ Situated on La Motte wine farm, delicious food with inspiration from the historical days of South Africa. The art collection is mind outstanding. One of the favourites in the valley.

REUBENS* Top favorite in Franschhoek, one of SA’s best restaurants

RICKETY BRIDGE Casual menu, but all about the experience, tables set in the vineyards, wonderful setting

STELLENBOSCH

OVERTURE++ Set at the hidden valley wine estate, absolutely stunning views, 2, 3 or 4-course starter style dishes available- delicious, certainly one of the best restaurants in South Africa.

GRAFF* The setting is out of this world, food varies from good to mediocre, but very expensive, you are paying for a spectacular view over the valley

TERROIR* Good consistent food one of SA top restaurants, very popular and great to sit on the terrace on a summers day

TOKARA* Fusion, fabulous views of Stellenbosch food can be a little fussy, but the deli is cool and worth a visit

WATERKLOOF*++ Worth a visit just to witness fabulous modernist architecture, but the food is superb and the wines delicious

**In Season, bookings are advisable for all restaurants; please contact Reception we will be more than happy to make your reservation for you