I had my Birthday breakfast with a few important people in my life and Cafe Paradiso helpt make my day extra special the warm welcome on arrival to bein seated at a large table outside under some shaded trees each of my guess had nothing but good feedback on the breakfast meals we ordered and the drinks our server was friendly and we had all our dishes bein served at the same time for such a large group I would definitely recommend this place and will be back with my family too was definitely impressed with everything Thanks to Selena for correctly understanding my Birthday needs I appreciate ur time & response we had amazing time at Cafe Paradiso.
Amazing view with delicious breakfast. My lil one was making cupcakes and gingerbread biscuits in the kitchen. What warm hearted place. Thanks to my waiter Wolcott and the Gm, Sean who made sure service was speedy and efficient. Will definitely be back
Amazing atmosphere. Good food. Excellent service. And......our little yorkie could also join us without any problems.
If it weren’t for the fact I only ever order the same dish and so haven’t had a proper try of the menu, this place would be 5 stars for sure.
If you’re going to eat here, there’s no point ordering anything other than the butternut gnocchi (with bacon because duh). It’s the best damn meal on the menu - so much so that whenever myself or any of my mates go there we all order the same thing. Not one person has regretted my forced ordering of this dish on behalf of them.
The vibes are also A+ (especially if you get an outside table for lunch), and I highly recommend asking your waiter for a cup of crayons as the paper tablecloths make for great drawing boards (I am not a child I swear).
Cafe Paradiso, this is a great spot if you’re looking for a spot of lunch on a summer day, the food is always great, I almost always opt for the check in and rocket pasta and I know for the a fact the sweet potato gnocchi is phenomenal! Although the service can be slow on a bad day, and there may be some kids running around.. regardless this is a must eat! Enjoy!
really love this place! Always a nice ambience and their specials can be to die for. It is nice to sit outside and admire the trees and view but need to book in advance.
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We go years back with Cafe Paradiso, from birthday dinners to Breakfasts, to friends' reunions to random lunches during a weekday...
It's an incredible venue high up in Gardens which has incredible city and sea views (if you're seated outside) 🏙... almost like a secret garden of sorts.
It's really cosy, unpretentious, and wholesome... as if you've been invited into someone's private home.
For lunch, try their beef carpaccio starter with Mustard & Parmesan dressing, capers, radish, ciabatta croutons and rocket! Incredible flavors!!! (👀 we still dream about it and find ourselves salivating each time🤤)... their pasta is incredible to share (so you can have something else for a main 👀😁 excuse the gluttony)
When there last for dinner We indulged in the most scrumptious pork belly that just melted in your mouth! 🐖 Absolutely incredible 👌🏾🤓 add a good glass of red local wine (always support local 🇿🇦) and it was undoubtedly one of the best dinners We had had out in months... the company too was excellent 😁
*TIP: while it's located on Kloof, note that its upper Kloof and a walk is longer than you'd expect (unless ofcourse you're a walker 🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾)
If visiting in the afternoon, ask for a table outside under the shrubbery, with a view and a mimosa of two 🥂🍊 enjoy!
I have been to Cafe Paradiso for breakfast and a light lunch. For breakfast I had the eggs benedict and lunch the salmon bagel. I really enjoyed both of these meals and I would go back to have them again! The salmon bagel overflowed with yummy salmon and was perfect for a summery lunch. The pasta dishes on the menu look delicious so I definitely will go back to try them (carbs are life).
On both occasions I received great service. The waiters were attentive and the food was served quite quickly after ordering.
As an added benefit, their cocktails are so yummy you can't have just one!
Nadia Beverley Abrahams
+4
An amazing restaurant with the most beautiful outdoor garden setting. Came here for a friend’s birthday, we were seated outside in the garden which was perfect for a beautiful sunny day in Cape Town. The food was absolutely delicious, I ordered the Slow roasted lamb & aubergine salad with spinach, rocket, olives, sunflower seeds, beetroot, garlic aioli & lemon and a side order of fries. The menu also offers vegetarian options as well as Vegan Buddha bowl. Will definitely be back!
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Café Paradiso has, since the first time I dined there two years ago, remained a firm favourite – a fact that would appear to be true for many others too, given that it can be tough to secure a table without first having made a reservation.
With its indoor / outdoor idyllic garden setting and relaxed, family-friendly feel, it’s not difficult to see why it is a popular choice. Their menu affords a variety of refreshingly different options, their service is consistently friendly and professional and their prices are reasonable.
It was recently, on warm summer's afternoon, that my friend and I were seated outdoors on the restaurant's deck to enjoy a year-end lunch together. He ordered the homemade beef burger, with bacon, crispy fried onions and chips and I ordered the homemade sweet potato and butternut gnocchi, served on quattro formaggio with nutmeg, parmesan, rocket and bacon (as an added extra). This happens to be one of my favourite meals; each element of the dish complements the other so well, to create a taste of absolute perfection and, try as I might, I have not been able to find another establishment able to remotely rival it! Needless to say, we both thoroughly enjoyed our food enough to order a dessert – the baked cheesecake – which we shared and which was equally as delicious as our main courses.
I am so happy to have found this gem of a restaurant and to have introduced several friends to it, all of whom have reached the same conclusion – we will be returning!
Had a light breakfast- eggs Benedict on a croissant and avo on toast. I had asked for soft eggs but got hard instead sadly. There is nothing too wow about the breakfasts and the service wasn’t all that great either. But I do like the garden like atmosphere.
Such a gem located on Kloof street! Have only ever gone for breakfast a few times and salmon eggs Benedict is a winner for those who love a good eggs Benedict! The service is exceptional too as well as the atmosphere! Definitely need to make a breakfast stop if you in town looking for a beautiful restaurant with good service and food!
Lovely classic eatery with a solid history behind it. Visited for dinner and we ordered the seafood risotto, gnocchi for mains and fried squid for starters.
Really enjoyed the food, especially the main dishes which were full of distinct flavour and equally delicious. Also loved the rustic interior.
I have been to Cafe Paradiso a number of times over the years, and especially during the time that we took my young son to the restaurant. It provides suitable spacing for families with young kids, and has a stunning exterior as it does the interior. In summer (or even sunny winter days), the view of Table Mountain as a backdrop is superb. There is a light bustle around the area as it is near the top of Kloof Street, but still it has a nice ambience to it, almost rustic. The foot was really good, slightly overpriced (but what isnt these days), but the quality and freshness were exquisite.
I highly recommend it, especially for an early lunch, or midday brunch for that familiar Cape Town Sunday early morning timeouts.
Super fantastic food in a fabulous atmosphere.
One of our fav. restaurants in Cape Town eben during load shed!
Awesome food, great service, and the pizza baking for the kids in the kitchen is such a simply yet fantastic way to keep the kids occupied.
Had a lovely time at this beautiful restaurant. The weather was amazing so it made for the perfect outdoor dining, chilling and drinking experience. Service was a bit slow but the staff were amazing. Linda helped us for the most part and was really efficient, kind and friendly. Melissa, the Manager was also really great, so friendly and really really nice. She also helped us where needed and was extremely attentive to our needs. The food was delicious too. Everything was really great. Perfect for indoor or outdoor dining.
I try to go here every time when I visit Cape Town, which is about once every two years. Always delicious, always very professional staff, always an enormous treat! Not cheap but not unreasonable. Definitely recommended. Try their pastas and their pear and gorgonzola salad. Also excellent crème brule.
Eclectic and pleasant. Was a little bit of a heavy atmosphere for me. Some will love it, some not so much. Still worth a visit though. Definitely has personality.
Out of this world. If you have not been there then you have not eaten in Cape Town. Buttermilk chicken burger best so far I tasted. Service atmosphere venue great place to be. Went there on the 12th Feb at 1pm 5 of us for lunch. We enjoyed so much only left a 6pm. My wife and I went again the next day 13th to have the sushi crunch and Cajun calamari salad for dinner. Surprisingly we going to have our Valentine’s Day also there. So you see we are hook at Cafe Paradiso. Go there now you wasting time. Make reservations because they are always full.
What an experience with Table mountain right by the entrance. This little gem is certainly one for the books. I can count on my one hand the amount of places I have been to where the atmosphere and the food is something to write stories about. First I was sceptical walking up the stairs after reading reviews but this is a place where the wait is worth it. I had the 300g steak and it was like a symphony in my mouth the combination of bone marrow and black mushrooms make every bite a fantasy. Well done to the chef you have made my day.
We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms.
I must say this is one of the best French toasts I've had. It had the right amount of sweetness. Strawberries were so fresh.
Omelette was not the best but definitely above average.
The ambiance is very pretty and clean.
I recommend this place.
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