Reviews Con Brio Bistro

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Aletha Jeftha
+4
A long while back I came here for the 2 course special on their Wednesday quiz night. This place was so much fun! The quiz master was absolutely brilliant and the owner, Vanessa, was so welcoming and very hands on.

I had the calamari steaks as main and the gnocchi as starters. My friend had the pork fillet as mains and the arancini balls as starters. Massive portions! As in ginormous! The food was also very flavoursome, although I did prefer the pork fillet dish over the ostrich steaks.

Today however I decided to order in from here. I remember their burgers looking really nice the last time I was at the restaurant, and so that seemed to be a good option.

The patty is handmade was lots of flavour. The buns are lathered in garlic butte goodness. The chips are handcut real potatoes and the onion rings are crispy guilty pleasures.

I was super happy with my takeaway, but definitely should make a point of returning to the restaurant soon.
Jan 12, 2019
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Samuel Fuhrimann
+5
nice food. best ostrich in town! service is excellent and quiz nights a lot of fun
great wine list... go there and enjoy! Weekly specials are burger on tuesday and pizza on wednesday.
Mar 07, 2018
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Jacqueline Potgieter
+4.5
Great food and ambiance. Friendly staff. It never disappoints!
The owner is very hands-on and this makes a real difference.
The small plates are always a winner.
Jan 03, 2018
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Clayton Boyd
+5
Had an amazing time with friends. The wife and I shared the garlic bread with feta and fig, and the arancini (risotto balls) to start and basically licked the plates clean. Dinner was the burger and the fish. We loved the place, the owner was there, very hands on and very attentive. If you like good food, at an owner run restaurant I highly recommend Con Brio.
Dec 30, 2016
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Francesca Favero
+3.5
Quite impressed with this new bistro on the block. A big improvement on the place that was there before. I got their Steak which was cooked perfectly, and had their tiramisu for dessert, which was good but the portion was a bit on the smaller side. My friends had the ostrich and the duck -and their food looked great too. Their spring 2 or 3 course deal is good value for money. 
The atmosphere is great; nice and quiet too. Service was very good  - will definitely be back.
Oct 31, 2016
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Andi Bekker
+5
Came upon this little gem by accident. Had the fig, garlic, balsamic and almond pizza for breakfast. Pity I am leaving today, the menu is vast and every dish sounds delicious. Will definitely be back to try more of their dishes! WOW!!!
Sep 11, 2016
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Liesl Van Wyk Lotter
+5
Food is awesome, the mussels were super fresh and very tasty, the chicken livers were done just right with onions truly caramelized! The summer lunch special is great and worth it, love the setting and the decor. Will be back soon
Sep 04, 2016
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Love2eat
+5
We had a birthday party here for 15 people - we had delicious variety of starters - mussels, baked Camembert, rocket, almond and balsamic focaccia - all so delicious. Mains varied from thick, perfectly cooked sirloin, excellent Cardinal line fish, loved the chips all followed by a birthday cheese cake with raspberry coulis - the service was exceptional. Highly recommended.
Aug 20, 2016
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Marg
+4.5
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The waitress and manager are super attentive and the food was delicious. I had a wheat free pizza that was definitely one of the best ive had. The base was thin, crunchy and perfectly cooked. I went with a party of 10 people and all of us left incredibly happy and quite excited to have discoved a place like this in our neighbourhood. I will be back soon!
Jul 10, 2016
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Juanita Rene Stears
+4
very cozy spot! 

The food is always yummy! Nothing too get excited about! The service is good as well! This is a place you can go to and know that, that they will not disappoint!
May 25, 2016
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Justin
+5
I'm almost selfishly tempted not to give this gem a rating of 5 as I don't want the rest of Cape Town to discover it :-) We only have great things to say for the great service, amazing food, great value for money, and quite a few veggie options. It's great that the owners are so hands on too...
Mar 06, 2016
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YouAteThat
+4
This was the best burger I have eaten in Cape Town bar Starlings. Fresh ingredients, good quality meat, not too saucy. Nice atmosphere too and friendly staff.
Nov 28, 2015
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YourAlibi
+4.5
After leaving a cafΓ© because it took almost half an hour to deliver our drinks, Con Brio saved the day! With a welcoming atmosphere, great small plates and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING burgers. Kid friendly and live sports. The staff there are down to earth and very observant, something one needs on a Sunday afternoon.
Oct 18, 2015
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Angelique Smith
+5
Love the atmosphere and the food was very nice. The deep fried potato gnocchi is delicious. I'm not a blue cheese fan but this dish might just convert me. The images by a local artist just add that personal feel to a very nice afternoon hangout spot. Will definitely be back soon.
Sep 12, 2015
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Foodster CT
+3.5
We only had the burger; if you like garlic you'll love this burger. The bread roll is toasted with garlic butter. The meat patty was cooked medium so.. nice and juicy and comes with grilled cheese and some pickled accompaniments (gherkin, peppadew). No sides are served with the burger but I've heard the garlic fries are good.
Aug 23, 2015
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Herman Agenbag
+3.5
Such a nice little Bistro, situated literally a few blocks away from Table Mountain in Vredehoek. They have a nice enclosed outside area and a slightly bigger area inside. During summer months the outside area will be a hit! The menu is small (which is a huge plus in my books), but with something for every taste. Their Burgers are of decent size with a home made patty and perfectly toasted bun. They also serve great pizzas. I tried the deep fried gnocchi with butternut,spinach and gorgonzola.. Amazing with full of flavour! Certainly a place that I will visit again.
Aug 21, 2015
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Carien
+4.5
Pork neck and arancini balls come highly recommended! Owner SO lovely, allowing us in for a glass of wine before they opened. Small but good wine selection. Friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
Aug 14, 2015
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Andrea Van Tonder
+5
Ended up here by chance on our way to another restuarant. What we found was an absolute gem where the service is top rated. Out irish coffee was on the house, the portion of mussels gigantic and the pork neck starter was phenomenal. Do not miss this gem.
Aug 08, 2015
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Ashleigh
+5
A hidden gem. As my first time at this restaurant I was pleasantly surprised by their delicious meals - gourmet standards at affordable prices. I will definitely be coming back for more. Excellent service, amazing management and a great vibe. I highly recommend their salmon salad.
Aug 08, 2015
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Coral Le Roux
+3.5
This is a cosy little restaurant with a nice feel. The rib eye steak main was very good but I found the pork neck starter to be a little on the dry side.
Aug 04, 2015
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Leonard Schneider
+4
Interesting and great tasting tapas Generous portions Lovely baked Camembert and awesome squid dish Malva pudding also tops Good service Definitely worth a visit
Aug 01, 2015
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Shirleen Sullivan
+5
Foodie heaven! Their winter special is great value for money at R139.00 for a 2 course meal. Portions are generous...I tried the mussel starter( generous portion) with toasties...my friends raved about the Camembert starter and pork neck...their steaks were cooked to perfection and my sea bass was tasty and moist served with the most authentic potato chips( skins on)! Will definitely be back for more
Jul 31, 2015
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Clive Goodheart
+4.5
Wow!....is all I can say about this little Gem in Vredehoek. The restaurant itself is quite small so I'm sure on a busy night booking is recommended but the food is superb! The menu is varied enough to satisfy most tastes and pricing in relation to the superb quality is excellent. I had the ostrich steak and my wife had the sirloin, both done to perfection and masterchef quality presented. Our baked cheesecake to end of our meal was also heavenly. A gem of a find and we will be back. Highly recommended!
Jul 26, 2015
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Jessica-Bo Heard
+5
Perfect place to sit after work and have a cocktail to unwind. Service is lovely. And it has this cosy outside patio with blankets - perfect for cuddling up in winter. Their small plates are divine (of what I have tasted so far). Basically I could go there everyday easily. Also cannot wait to try their burgers on 2for1 on a tuesday!
Jul 07, 2015
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Debbie Gibb
+5
We have been there twice for dinner and have not been disappointed. The service is quick and friendly. The ambiance is warm and pleasing. The food is prepared with care and attention to detail. The ostrich steak has not dissapointed with great exotic taste.the pork neck is delicious and
Succulent. On my second visit I tried the calamari ,baked camberbert and creme brulee. Nice portions and a chance to enjoy many flavours at a good price. Definitely will go back
Jul 05, 2015
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Nicky Saunders
+5
Just had dinner at Con Brio - brilliant burger. Highly recommend
Jun 04, 2015
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Max Nicholas Brown
+4.5
Con Brio ticks all the boxes. We were surprised to find so few people dining on Wednesday evening. The food was fresh, beautifully presented and the owner, management and staff were all pleasant and attentive. The prices are modest and the really good thing is that they have smaller plates so you can have 2 or three different mains. Or still have a big steak! Jane had the mussel pot and raved. I had stuffed pimentos followed by pork neck, both delicious. My wife fought with me over the chocolate panacotta. I hope they are successful. I want to go back again soon.
May 14, 2015
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James McNab
+5
Having eaten at Con Brio several times since its opening, I thought that it was the perfect venue to have a business lunch at. Not knowing everyone's preference for food, the diversity of the menu allows you to order from 'tapas' type options as well as main courses. Loved the mussels, now one of my favourites on the menu after the baby squid salad. If you haven't yet tried this quaint eatery, you must.
Mar 21, 2015
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Fernanda
+4
Cozy and relaxed atmosphere, great spot for families. The food is beautifully presented and super flavorful. In a cold winter day, the mountain vibe and the strong wind make a perfect pairing with any soup available on the menu. The menu offers a great variety of small plates for a fair price, the portions are generous! Not only the soups, I also recommend the poached pears (WORTH LOOKING FOR IT) and the open ravioli. Yummy! I found it on Feastfox, and even though I had to travel for 15 min to get there, it was worth it :)
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Charlene Rolls
+5
The food is really delicious, fresh and well-presented. But more importantly, it's great value for money and not pretentious at all. Portions are generous and I never walk away feeling cheated. The service is consistently excellent, which is almost unusual at Cape Town restaurants these days. The "small plates" are worth it if you want to try different things (I am usually full after two plates and am not shy on the food front!). My husband and I usually get four and sometimes another (more because it tastes good than because we're hungry!). My faves are the squid, the chicken livers and the potato cakes. The menu changes though so these might not be there in summer. All the gnocchi dishes are wonderful. Great mains: the steak, the gnocchi with the creamy, spicy sausage sauce and the ostrich steak. Get the baby chicken if that's available when you're there. And for dessert: the peanut butter swirl ice cream is worth abandoning a Banting diet for -- BEST peanut butter dessert ever. The donuts are lekker too and the chocolate meringue thing is lovely and light. The apple cigars with cinnamon and salted caramel is also quite yum.
5
Rinske Staal
+5
What a little neighborhood gem! I must admit that this bistro lacks curb appeal so I have passed on it for years. However, yesterday I went there for lunch with my husband (we are foodies) and we were pleasantly surprised. The light meal menu is extensive and well priced with a lot of vegetarian options. The wine list is good too. Can't wait to go back for dinner.
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Nadine Carroll
+4
The cosy & inviting Con Brio Bistro is such a gem in the heart of Vredehoek πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ΄πŸ₯‚ An absolutely delish experience with friendly service from Tobias & Vanessa 😊 The food is hearty, well-priced & so moreish πŸ˜‹ Nothing was too much trouble for them and they happily changed the gnocchi dish to my liking. They are also on The Entertainer ZA app. I couldn't get enough of the mussels & gnocchi! The creamy sauce for the mussels was mind-blowing! I think it was the addition of bacon πŸ₯“ Hubby enjoyed his stuffed Little Bird (chicken). The portion was very generous. We will definitely be back for more 😍 Haven't experienced such a relaxed and welcoming ambience in a long time. They have some great meal deals too. And you can take a book or two from their bookcase as long as you return them or replace them with other books Can't wait to go back! #foodie #yum #blogger #lovecapetown #livingitupct
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Jiah Kim
+4
Their garlic burgers and fries are so delicious! I had them a couple of years back, and returned recently to have them again. I was impressed once more! Service is good too. The only downside was that the restaurant was very hot and stuffy. Although it had a fan on, it didn't help much to combat the hot weather. Some air conditioning would be great.
5
Delian Mudhosi
+5
A nice place to chill at best food anyone can ever taste.... A place to b
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Nick James Burge
+5
A local favourite place of mine that I frequent almost every month for their famous and fantastic Quiz Night! A well-priced Italian restaurant with great service and a good selection of drinks (beers on tap and wines by the bottle). The Owner is always present and waits on tables. Will miss this place when I move. Definitely recommend for a quiet mid-week night.
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Justine Rudman-Koekemoer
+4
Nice little establishment with good service and reasonably price food. Pizza was good comfort food!
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Jessica Appleby
+5
Me and my husband love this place! We've been twice since it opened. The small plate menu is regularly changing so we tried a host of different plates each time. They were all great. The quality is really high and it is a much more interesting bet than Woodlands Eatery next door in my opinion, which I find hit and miss. I was really surprised by how great the food was, considering its unassuming appearance and reasonable prices, but the quality is excellent. They do really good cocktails too, so it's fun to come with friends and share the tasting plates over cocktails. Definitely my new favourite place to eat in the neighbourhood!
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Amita Hurbans
+5
Had an early dinner on Saturday afternoon. Loved the chilled out vibe. The hostess was so accommodating and friendly considering we had a 3 year old. The food delicious! Undoubtedly the best seafood pasta I've ever eaten, the seafood was fresh not the usual seafood mix and the chili mentioned in the description could actually be tasted :-) Look forward to trying out the amazing selection of vegan fare next time round!