Meloncino did not disappoint. The menu is a bit difficult to get through and decide. The waiters did help with understanding the menu. Great place to have healthy meals, cooked authentically with a good flavour profile. The kids enjoyed the pizzas. Main meals are a good size. Would recommend the seafood meals.
Good service, busy terrace area with views and you can sit inside, excellent food
I just want to say thank you for the the amazing food and service, i did Date night last night at Meloncino and i cant tell you how much we enjoyed our dinner, our service was impeccable, and the food O my gosh, I've been to Italy, the food at Meloncino took me straight back, from the fresh pizza dough to the fresh made pasta, paired with incredible wine, it was a night i will do over at this restaurant over and over again.
Again you guys made date night memorable.
My first visit to Cape Town and my first lunch was at this place. A restaurant with a view you would love. The lady I believe she owns the place was very sweet to host us. The food was amazing especially the muscles.
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What a great Italian restaurant at the V&A!
Food: We ordered the compagnola pizza and a carciofi salad. As promised on the menu the pizza base was thin and crispy just the way we like our pizza. The aubergine and capers lent itself to a flavourful combination perfect for the thin-based pizza.
The salad was great too. We loved the homemade sundried tomatoes. All ingredients made for a perfectly balanced tasty salad.
The food looked visually appealing and we couldn’t wait to tuck in.
Service: Was excellent. We were greeted at the door by the manager who assisted us with all the dietary questions we had. He ensured he consulted with the chef to make certain our requirements would be met. Service was prompt however we had beat the dinner rush.
Ambience: Wow! Who can beat the view of the waterfront with Table Mountain as the backdrop!
Cost: approx. R300-350 which is kind of pricey for pizza and a salad but so worth it. We had no qualms spending on it.
All in all, loved the food, great service, amazing views and well worth the price paid.
And by the time we were leaving the restaurant was filling up 😊
We decided to check out Drinks on the Deck at Meloncino. The Waitrons made us feel very welcome, the service was amazing and the food absolutely delicious. The view of course is an added bonus.
What an awesome place. I have been wanting to go for the longest time and droped in for cocktails. They were AMAZING. Great service as well. Thanks very much. I will be back!
My girlfriend and I had a dinner add-on from Waterfront charters at Meloncino. This was a 3 course dinner and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff.
The starters were amazing, my girlfriend hates soups but couldn't get enough of it. The mains were fantastic a perfect steak, perfect pasta and a perfect itallian red blend to compliment the dishes. To top it all of delicious deserts followed.
I highly recommend this place to any food lover out there meloncino is the place to dine.
My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant for our anniversary and everything about it was special. We had a lovely waiter who was very attentive. The cocktails were delicious and the food was incredible! I had the seafood pasta and my boyfriend had the chicken and pesto pasta. We loved our dinner here and will definitely be back.
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My friend and I decided to go to Museum night at the V&A, but after spotting the snaking-long queues at the Zeitz Mocaa Museum, we opted to have an early dinner instead. I had been dreaming about pizza for weeks now and she had a pasta craving, so Meloncino seemed fitting.
Warmly greeted at the door by the hostess, we were seated and soon thereafter attended to by our assigned waiter.
After asking our waiter 21 Qs about their menu I decided on the Napoletana Funghi Porcini Pizza (Porcini Mushrooms & Italian sausage pizza) and my friend had the Tagliolini Con Pesto Di Basilico e Pollo (Chicken and Basil Pesto Tagliatelle).
I was warned by the waiter that the pizza I chose was the thicker base. I was somewhat concerned that I may not like it, since I usually opt for thin crispy base pizzas. But wow! Just wow! Absolutely loved it! The base is thin, but the crust thick and doughy - I am a bread and carb fan, so this was just perfect. The centre does tend to get soggy, but not unpleasant soggy and works well with the doughy crust. The pizza had all the right flavours - the flavours are simple and subtle, but by no means bland. If you've traveled to Italy, you'll appreciate the authenticity of this pizza. Also as locals, we're fed either a version of American or Roman styled pizza - so anything different to the norm, we're quick to critique - so read some of the reviews here with that in mind.
My friend absolutely adored her pasta; so much so that she is returning this weekend with her family. I stole a bite (or two) off her dish ... it was lovely... perhaps too rich/creamy and too little pesto - but that's a personal preference.
In terms of the portion sizing, the pizza was super filling and the pasta looked like just the right portion size. I must also commend their wine list; it's extremely extensive, including a few imported Italian Chiantis. However, the prices are quite exorbitant (my glass of wine cost more than my whole pizza!). I also suggest coming here before 7pm for their R99 any pizza or pasta Winter deal - super worth it!
My score is solely based on my gorgeous pizza and the amazing service received from both our waiter and the hostess with the mostest!
Update: returned for dinner with a friend. She had the margherita pizza Napoletana style, while I had the truffle steak with potatoes.
The truffle sauce is just simple amazing!! Lapped it all up. But I would’ve liked the steak to be served whole instead of being cut into strips.
The margherita pizza! Wow!!!! Hands down the best I’ve had in SA!
We then had these fried donuts filled with cream cheese and served with Nutella for dessert. Wow!!! So so good.
I think I’ll stick to pizza and desserts when dining here.
This is a nice place, to take a date or a friend. Not too pricey. Nice view of the port, the mountain and all that good stuff at the V&A. Its quite a big space and also has outside seating.
The food was good, but for some reason the waiter was not very pleasant. Small things could've improved our experience and his tip (because we're nice people and we tip anyway, but he needs to do better😒).
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This place had the most delicious wood oven pizza base I’ve ever had (the thin base is “roman style”).
They do have R99 pizza and pasta options which I highly recommend taking advantage of; and all their cocktails are half price everyday between 4pm and 7pm.
You can also opt for a thick crust with a thin base for an extra R10, “neapolitan style”, which I definitely recommend with the (v) Melonchino Napoletana pizza- R99.
I’m not a fan of mint but their “frozen jack” cocktail was surprisingly tasty and refreshing.
Its an upstairs restaurant with a decent view of the V&A Waterfront, I recommend sitting outside, though their indoor decor seemed inviting.
Their food comes out really quickly when it’s not busy, I visited on a Sunday at around 4pm which was really relaxing.
I have absolutely no complaints, the owner (I’m guessing) greeted us at the door, the manager was so friendly and reassuring and our waiter, Tafadzwa served us well.
I will have a video review on my Tiktok and Instagram so watch out for those (@pashieb)
Fine dining experience. The manager checked up on us more than 3 times. Menu has lots of Italian words but the waiter Unique explained everything to us very well. The best dish was the fagotinni di pollo (stuffed chicken breast) and sorbet.
Everything about them is fantastic. The view, the food, the cocktails... But best of all thr service and friendly staff. It was my first time there tonight and I will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful experience
We are fans of Melocino and we have never had a bad meal in the 3 years that we've eaten there! I think their pasta dishes are by far the best in Cape Town! But we also thoroughly enjoy their seafood and pizza options. There's a great cocktail list too! Menu has a wonderful variety and at affordable prices.
If the weather is chilly, you are provided blankets.
Good food, good cocktails (and a GREAT selection at that!)
Prices are good esp when using the Entertainer!
My pizza was great and reminded me of my time in Rome.
One star subtracted for the general atmosphere. could do with a liiiitle more decor!
Great Italian restaurant situated on the upper floor of the Waterfront - boasting views of table mountain and the cape wheel. Seating both indoors and outdoors. However, be sure to book in advance, especially over weekends.
Food is absolutely delicious. Certainly recommend their pizza and pasta - the ravioli specifically. Prices are more than usual - catering more for tourists of course. However, their bottled water is ridiculously expensive - R40 for a bottle of still water for two people.
Fabulous vibe and food. Great views, attentive waitrons. Menu has a good variety of Italian food. Portions are generous and well presented. Indoor and outdoor seating. Authentic Italian. Excellent choice for date nights.
Amazing food and service! The view was stunning and this was truly a memorable evening. Make sure to book a table
Stunning authentic Italian food in a beautiful setting. While the menu is large and accommodates many tastes, the pasta and pizza is really special and distinguishes Meloncino from other pretenders. Cocktails are a bit hit and miss, but the brandy cocktail I had last time was phenomenal.
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