Just had a delicious meal at this quaint little piece of Italy. We shared a starter of mozzarella sheets filled with parma ham, sundried tomato and rocket, which was oh so tasty, then went on to ravioli - one with a yummy tomato based sauce with a hint of chili, and the other with to-die-for truffle cream. Dessert (why not?) was handmade ice cream. It's a small space, hidden in a side street in bustling De Waterkant. The decor is tasteful, the food (portions focus on quality not quantity) is fresh with well-balanced flavours, and the service is exceptional - especially from owner, Enrico, who feels like a long-lost close friend within minutes! This is a brand new spot, so they're still waiting for their liquor license and credit card machine. If you go soon, take your own wine (no corkage yet) and cash. Enjoy!
I was consistently impressed from the moment I walked into this restaurant! This is an authentic family run Italian restaurant - the service was excellent and the food is out of this world� I highly recommend it to anyone that is passionate about good food.
AMAZING! Delicious authentic pasta and brilliant service! We will definitely be back when in town again ❤️
Osteria torentino - if you want to have a pasta that will send you into the abyss of another realm, you need to pop into ostero tarantino. The 4 P’s is an absolute show stopper. I have never in all my years seen my partner(who is super appropriate) pick up the dish and scrape it out to enjoy every last morsel. Home cooked meal by the owner who personally comes to check if you are being taken care of and if the meal is to your liking.
Best Italian restaurant in Cape Town. From start to finish everything was just right. Not perfect - just right. For starters we had the burata, and I can guarantee you won't find better anywhere else in the city. For mains we had the house speciality (4 p's pasta) and Bucatini all'Amatriciana. Poetry on a plate.
The best pasta I've ever had in Cape Town! The place is small and we were luck to get a table after booking the day before, but the atmosphere is absolutely incredible. The wait staff are friendly and helpful, and the owner/chef is a delightful, attentive and quick guy. My partner had their signature 4 Ps pasta, which he loved, and I had the most beautiful carbonara I have ever encountered: light and flavourful. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying their other dishes!
Intimate atmosphere with fantastic service. Food portions are just right and the tiramisu is to die for. Be sure to book, this is place is booked up well in advance!
We've been lucky enough to eat here twice now, and loved the food all round. Deficits don't feature, simply delicious. More importantly though is the pace of things here. You can relax and enjoy your meal, no rush, sip your wine while sampling food and yakking away. This place helps create experiences of what it must have been like in times gone by. Deliciously slow to savour the whole.
Delicious food- out of this world! Little Italy in the heart of Cape Town. Hands on owner and friendly staff, I would recommend anyone to go visit.
Been so looking forward to finally get in at OT's.. Acclaimed as the best Italian restaurant in Cape Town... The setting was perfect... Back street.. Yet just around the corner from everything.. The people, staff and Owner were awesome.. the food and wine was a fantastic and refreshing treat... As it was perfect too... A must do.... Book at least two week in advance...
This place was excellent. I have been trying to get in every time I go down to Cape Town but you need to book long in advance. I expected it to be a bit snobby because of this but I couldn’t be more wrong. The staff were so lovely and welcoming.
The food was also fantastic. Smallish menu but we still couldn’t decide what to get so completely over ordered and got 3 mains for 2 of us. The veal lemone and the 4 P pasta were the favourites but followed closely behind by the truffle ravioli.
I’ve waited to visit Osteria Tarantino a long time.... getting in there without booking a week in advance is pretty much impossible. It was well worth the wait! The pasta’s were all excellent - the gnocchi is the 2nd best in Cape Town - and the restaurant is small and intimate. Portions were not huge, but enough for me. I’d recommend Dinner there soon.
This was some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life.
The flavours and attention to detail were amazing.
Every dish was excellent and the service was good too.
I tried 5 different dishes and they all were perfect.
Truly, I can't recommend this place enough.
Italian food made with passion. Quality ingredients and bags full of flavour. Small, cute and cozy. Only 10 tables. Run by the owner. Well worth the visit. If you go once I am sure you will be back again
Definitely worth a visit. Meet the owner. Wine recommendation was lovely. Food was different but absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was proper Italian. Will definitely go back with some friends.
This place is fantastic. Reservation is a must. You are personally attended by the owner, Enrico. Home-made pasta. Generous potions. You feel at home. Comprehensive South African wine list.
One of our favourite spots in the Waterkant. Their pastas are made fresh and are absolutely delicious. My Favorite is the 4 P’s and the truffle Arancini. Enrico who owns the restaurant has been making delicious food for the area for many many years. An absolute hidden gem.
The restaurant is conveniently located in De Waterkant and gives off authentic traditional Italian vibes.
The food is outstanding. The pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The sauces are traditional, use quality ingredients and are unbelievably well executed.
The service is friendly and attentive.
Great option for a good quality Italian meal.
Great little place to get some real Italian pasta for a grate price. The owner is very nice and the staff is attentive. I had the 4 P's bianco which was full of flavour and saucy. I'd also recommend some buratta and ham for side dishes. Osteria Tarantino is lovely!
Have a blessed day!
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This is a quaint Italian style restaurant with very few seats so getting a reservation was a bit tricky but it was so worth it! The space is really small and cosy, with menus on the board. Food was incredible, service was great too. Will definitely be visiting again
We stayed in an VBRO about a block away from the restaurant. The home owner happened to be Italian and when we asked for recommendations for where to eat the best Italian she said Osteria Tarantino. Well, after she said her kitchen, lol. She was spot on; the food and service were very good. The owner came over several times to explain dishes and even ensured that our orders were taken before a large party so we wouldn't have to wait too long.
Chanel Van der Westhuizen
+5
Best pasta I had in my life, all home made with the best flavors. A gem of a little hidden restaurant near Bo- Kaap. Will most certainly be back.
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