Actually we were heading for another restaurant, but when we passed Bocca we felt the good atmosphere and we stayed there.
The concept is very nice, with small portions which you can share. Food was great, we had the slow cooked beef, the chicken with battered asparagus and as starters prosciutto and salami.
The service was outstanding, very attentive!
So, I’m uploading this review in Jan 2019, but we went back in Dec of 2017. So this review is *technically* far too outdated to be relevant. But I will say this. Back then they had great, true Italian style pizza, and I’m sure it’s still great now.
I loved the interior and vibe of Bocca. The open kitchen and seating is masterfully done. It’s modern, yet intimate, kind of like their food: hearty Italian dishes inspired by modern dining.
Bocca is one of the best places in Cape Town where you can get true Napolitana style pizza.
Buon appetito!
Visited twice before and not once did it disappoint. Hands down some of the best pizza I've had in Cape Town.
Friendly staff.
Loved the fact that you can see them prepare the pizza.
Definitely deserves its rating
Good food that you can taste is homemade! Lovely and attentive staff, and although quiet while we were there, had a warm atmosphere.
We ordered veg pizza, prawn pasta and a chicken panini, all very tasty!
Unfortunately no gluten free pizza option. Food tastes amazing. The music was just loud enough that we could enjoy a private conversation; I had romantic evening. Very elegant Italian restuarent. Clever menu to represent the different food portions.
Ambience and music is very pleasant. Staff are really friendly and if you come at 6pm when the kitchen opens, expect very fast service! Pizza base is one of the best I’ve had in Cape Town! Partners salad was average. Definitely a spot to consider for a first date over pizza and wine.
Really good Neapolitan-style pizza 🍕 great wine selection and a very warm and cozy ambience. Perfect for sharing plates. Zucchini fries are a must!
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Decided to come here for the pizza after reading all of the good reviews on Zomato. We initially sat downstairs but moved to the upstairs booth after birds from the street flew inside & were playing about in the rafters, the place was very quiet with only one other table of five.
We were attended to promptly by the manager working on his laptop upstairs & drinks came within 5 minutes. I ordered what I thought was a raspberry rooibos cocktail with archers, vodka and lemon juice (R60). It tasted very sweet upon arrival & definitely lacked the flavour of any lemon/vodka but I thought that it was just how it tasted, until I got the bill and saw that I was charged R35 for the drink. I assume that there is a non alcoholic version of the drink with the exact same name on the menu (I didn’t order “virgin”) so just be clear to clarify if you want a cocktail.
We ordered a Margherita R77 & The commissioner (Bacon/Avo/Feta) R133. This is authentic Italian pizza, rolled out by hand, so it comes in wonderfully not-so-round shapes. The Margherita was simple but incredibly tasty, while I found the other pizza to be a bit expensive for what you got, although the bacon chunks were quite big and had delicious crispy bits here and there. The crusts of the pizza had a great crispy yet chewy texture, and the complimentary (very minimal) Chilli oil was a great lubricant for this. We ordered a tomato, grana padano & olive salad as a side dish (R60). This comes with a variety of frisée lettuce (not stated on the menu) and can be dressed with the table balsamic and olive oil.
Waitress only came to check on us waaay after we had gotten our meals, so if there were any issues, we would’ve had to wait to address this. Luckily for us, there were none & we happily chewed away.
Service was friendly & extremely prompt by manager on duty, waitress was lacking a bit especially given that there were only two occupied tables in the entire restaurant. Cutlery was not 100% clean, but luckily they give you a pizza cutter with your meal so you can cut your own slices and avoid table cutlery if enjoy eating with your hands.
This has become my go-to place for great tasting pizza, but I might just order a beer or cool drink next time to avoid the cocktail dilemma again.
Edit: visited again for a quick bite before heading into town for the evening. Pizza was served within 10 minutes of ordering, great flavour and wonderfully chewy crust. The best pizza place I’ve come across.
Absolutely love Bocca, their pizzas are amazing!! Fast, delicious and very authentic. The ambience is also really great, perfect for a day date or even a evening date, top place to eat if you want to be in the CBD at night and want to layer your stomach before going out to party. I suggest you order the Pineapple mojito drink, can’t remember the name (sorry) but I’m sure the waiters will know what you’re talking about. Great taste and ‘lekker’
Having been to Italy, finding a real authentic pizza is hard to come by, until Bocca. The center was slightly wet, however, probably due to the use of fresh mozzarella. The zucchini fries are a must have!
Maybe the best pizza dough crust I've had in CT. Excellent.
Food was good but our waitress was pretty unfriendly. Perhaps had just been having a bad day but I saw many people commenting on it as it brings the mood down especially when there for a birthday party. Food was good. 2 of us shared the vegetarian Smoked Pizza, the Ital Chips (Potato Wedges) and the Ortofritto. They were all well seasoned. If you like quite a chewy pizza crust you'll enjoy their pizzas.
Definitely worth visiting. Their food flavours are quite different from most other CT restaurants, particularly for Italian cuisine, while they still offering dishes that are recognisable and enjoyable. Fresh food and good service. Small menu but something for everyone and an amazing wine list. My main complaint is that it is very noisy and can be difficult to hear fellow guests even at a small table of 4. A worthwhile visit but not my personal favourite.
Had dinner there last night. Really wanted to get a good feel for the place so we spent a long time here and ordered a bunch of dishes and everything was perfectly made and absolutely delicious. Anna was a great hostess. Portions are focussed on tapas style eating and we loved it. Will definitely be see’ing a lot more of me.
I always wanted to try the food at Bocca. Wow, delicious! We ordered a pizza to share for lunch and immediately ordered a second one. True Italian Pizza with a really good base and toppings to choose from. Highly recommend and definately going back to try the rest of the menu!!
The wine list here is excellent and I have always throughly enjoyed all the meals I have had here. Their pizza is excellent. I was sadly disappointed by the pannacotta I had when last I visited - it did not have the signature wobble pannacotta requires and the flavour was nothing to write home about. It is a shame because the experience was great otherwise.
Hands down the best pizza in Cape Town . Great sophisticated atmosphere with beautiful wines. Come here for an intimate dinner, or bring your parents and get wholly on wine & Italian food! Also the only pizza in CT that doesn't give me stomach ache, which is a massive plus. Can also highly recommend the roasted aubergine with goats pecorino "spoon." And - I don't think they've got it on the menu, but ask for the Chilitini (sweet but spicy martini). Absolutely delicious!
I love this place for an easy Italian meal. Start with a bowl of olives, share a pizza and try one of their slow roasted dishes (recommend the lamb). I'm getting hungry now even writing this review!
Lovely location on Bree Street. The chickpea salad is refreshing and the portion size was pretty large! My sister had the roast chicken panini which was delicious. Will definitely get the pizza next time because that looks amazing!
2018: I was not sure if to go here as it seemed like a pizza place and was next to our rented apartment. HOWEVER: Stunning and funny waitress - an explosion of my head flavours - great selection of beverages - quality is worth the price. Have your arm twisted - like we had :-) - to the chocolate dessert. WoW!
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