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Stopped in at Ferdinando's to grab supper on our way back to Stellenbosch last night. We had no idea what to expect, and immediately in walking in, we were met with a cozy, eclectic little place and a vibrant, friendly, and welcoming hostess who was more than happy to cater to my mom with Celiac disease (no gluten). To start with, we had some seriously delicious virgin pina coladas and a mojito - no skimping on the coconut milk here! The complimentary bread sticks were served with a creamy garlic sauce and very tasty! My mom and I ordered the Fungetta to share (on the gluten free base), my fiancé had the Cacciatore, and my sister had the feta and spinach ravioli. When our food arrived, the hostess told us all about how the chef had especially held the gluten free pizza away from any contamination risks (for a celiac disease sufferer, this is music to one's ears, and makes one feel incredibly valued). And what absolutely, perfectly yummy food! There is something wholesome and homemade about Ferdinando's dishes, and it really stands out. I wish I'd had a whole pizza to eat � If I'm in the area again, I will absolutely be returning!
Absolutely Great and undoubtedly the best pizza in Cape Town and South Africa!! As I sat waiting for my meal chatting to Diego and Kimone (who are amazing hosts and the owners) burrata was delivered to the kitchen and Diego was ecstatic at the sight of these beautiful balls of mozzarella. With such excitement from a chef, Obviously I ordered them and they were presented like a poached eggs, and when i cut this ball of mozzarella it oozed an amazing buttery cream! A must have when available. The pizza was equally great made from doppio zero flour and properly hand crafted with amazing care. Cannot believe that to get the outside crust just right it gets dusted with a second type of flour! What was meant to be a quick pizza turned into a 3 hour taste and experience and extravaganza. Well done Kimone and Diego. BTW- the staff were just as amazing as the food and whilst I went there alone, I dined in amazing company! In fact I write this whilst still in the restaurant!
Pleasantly suprised with the amazing pizza served at this joint! The decor is different and strange - in a good way. Pizza was so lekker, thin base and nice and chewy. The crusts are bomb. They serve the most amazing garlic aoli to dip your crusts in too! They have games to play at the tables which is great for big groups :)
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Where has Ferdinando’s been all my life ! Absolutely amazing flavor combinations - such a refreshing take on pizza. I don’t know where to start but I’ll start by saying I got so caught up enjoying the pizza that I forgot to take photos of the food. I will definitely come back to update that.
The atmosphere is a warm mix of artifacts from all over. I like the how the crazy eclectic vibe almost mirror the diversity of people that come here. There was a en epic bustle of activity for dinner so I recommend booking a spot if you are not ordering take away. I was lucky enough to walk in and get a table. Besides the food I sampled a lime milkshake and it was refreshing and delicious made with real lime zest. My tea came with honey and lemon standard and that’s pretty neat because I always have to ask at other places, then the waiter forgets and the tea gets cold and it ends up being a sad state of affairs. Onto the aioli that you can also buy separate.... my word that stuff is good. It’s great with the pizza dough bread sticks it comes with but I could buy a tub and eat a whole tube of Pringles with it or those chipnicks things. Well done Diego for coming up with that - so good.
If you don’t know the owners run an outreach pasta kitchen feeding the homeless and I think that is just incredible. Their message “help us fill our cup so we can fill others” is a testament to how small business in the area should do work. I love that you can do you bit by helping by dropping off pasta at the restaurant, by adding an amount onto your bill or just chatting to Kimmon about getting yourself in there to volunteer on Wednesday nights. Great people making great food. Well done
Quirky little place with great pizza and UNO on the tables 👍
Also there’s an animated fox on the menu called Ferdi or something, so that’s pretty cool too.
Make sure you book because it’s popular with locals
Was my first time last week. Pizza is good although some are a bit pricey for how they actually taste and look. Nevertheless it was a good experience. The waitress was a bit ditsy though lol she kept forgetting our orders but friendly. There were 8 of us and I'll definitely go back to thy cosy little place
I obviously had the pizzas . The dough was a bit chewing but the pizzas 🍕 were fine . I loved the incorporation of the little bits of South African cuisine culture into the pizza toppings . Most importantly for me was that we were seated up stairs in a great secluded area that added a romantic effect to my date I enjoyed the low lighting, the lovely artistic pieces that make the place special. It was a very intimate set up . The only other disappointing thing was that the service was not that great they didn't treat us well and I don't know if it was the racial barrier but I was not impressed.
BEST PIZZA IN CAPE TOWN!
The staff are friendly with a family vibe and always make sure you have everything you need. The food is remarkable! I have been here multiple times and consider myself quite the pizza snob. The Turbanite with grilled courgettes and homemade caramalized onion marmalade makes my day every time I get to sample it. They rock a delicious Vegana pizza (vegan) and plenty of vegetarian options so everyone feels catered to. The coffee is good and the the cocktails are delicious. The decor is between kitsch, artsy and modern and has a homey feel. Will return again and again!
Best Italian food I've had in Cape Town. The whole gamut of starters, pizzas and deserts are lovely. The pizza crust is grainy, as though they used real stoneground flour. I loved it.
Gahhh! How cute is this place and how adorable is their story (details are in the menu). Amazing pizza and such an adorable little restaurant. Had the parma ham pizza - so so very good (thin and crispy just the way I like it)!
Amazing food and really good prices. Do try the tiramisu, it's one of the best I've had in Cape Town. Make sure to book otherwise you might be disappointed. Thanks for a great evening.
Came here for dinner the night before my birthday and what a pleasantly surprising experience it was
The decor and low-key lighting make the place feel enchanted and mystical; it has a very 'Madame Zingara' feel to it.
I ordered the gnocchi with basil pesto which was delicious. The texture was great and the flavours were subtle but the way I wanted them to be.
For desert I had the Panna cotta which was the nicest panna cotta I've ever had.
A great experience overall, and I'll definitely be back.
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