We're lucky enough to have these guys just down the road from us and they deliver (even in Argus cancelling winds). Great pizzas, although I confess to also being a cheese & bacon burger regular, they have a great menu selection and eating there is always comfortable if you don't feel like staying in.
What a lovey hidden gem. Great ambiance, pizza's excellent as usual and gr8 service!
I'm not going to claim to understand why I love Narona. Honestly I have no idea. Something about it has confused me from my first visit. But I've been back more times than I can count, because I love it. There is something so specifically "local" about it - from the staff, who have been there forever and don't change (and are characters;), to the general attitude of acceptance and anything goes. The food is decent. Prices are reasonable. And Narona is home.
After returning to Cape Town I was so happy to see this place again and spend my afternoons here.
Over past few years the venue visually changed and it’s up to date cozy little spot in Gardens with friendliest stuff and local customers.
Food is decently priced and their pizza is absolutely amazing. Best vegetarian options including veg burger that they, I found out, actually make here.
It’s perfect spot if you are staying in the area longer because you really get a chance to meet locals and make friends.
I was surprised on Valentines with a takeaway chicken and Avo salad from Narona via Uber Eats. It was fresh and delicious. Van't wait to try other foods from here.
A tiny resturant that a person could easily drive past, Narona is a little gem that can be found in Gardens. There are a few tables so groups should book in advance. Service could have been a bit better, as we had to wait quite a while to order food and the cheque. Our cocktails were excellent and our pizza had a very thin crust and was delicious. The seafood pasta was also very good, not the best but worth trying out. Prices were on the cheaper side, under R100.
Conclusion: I would gladly eat there any day of the week.
Our favourite pizza takeout in town is definitely Narona. The veggie pizzas are all yummy and they're quick, with free delivery, and always get your order bang on. The pizza crusts are thin, without being papery, and they put just the perfect amount of cheese and toppings on them. They're reasonably priced, too.
We seldom eat at the restaurant itself; it's on busy Buitenkant street, and the atmosphere doesn't draw one in. But they do have a few beers on tap and the staff are friendly and efficient.
I feel like Narona is one of Gardens' best kept secrets -although it's on buitenkant street , I find that few people have been. I suppose parking can be a bit of a mission. Their Balkan pizza is a standard favourite of mine, and I have never been disappointed! Service is relatively fast and friendly too. And their music playlist is great too!
A great spot for a beer after work, chilling with mates on a Friday evening, or escaping the weather (whether it's a cosy evening inside or cooling off outside). Their cheese and bacon burger is amazing and their prices are very reasonable. It's a pity the surroundings (and top floor of the building) aren't better kept, as it makes the restaurant feel dingier than it is. The bathroom could also be cleaner. But otherwise, no complaints!
Popped in for a quick bite to eat during the week. Narona is simply decorated yet still has a warm ambience/vibe to it. The staff are friendly and super chilled, I felt like I was having a conservation with a friend!
I ordered the BAM (bacon avo and mushroom) pizza and Scott Barrett went for a classic Alfredo. My pizza was quite bland and needed salt, which I do not often add to food. The Alfredo pasta was good, not often can this dish be messed up.
Service was a bit slow due to the multitude of deliveries that are called in.
I would return to try something different, upon paying the bill I did overhear that the cheesecake is out of this world good - definitely a must when I ever return 😊
Narona is one of those places you just don't expect to walk out ecstatic about. Walking out of Narona, I could happily reflect on the flavour of the pizza I had just devoured - a tasty, saucy and uniquely seasoned pizza. My pizza was heated - the chilli was something I was not prepared for, but my surprise quickly turned into a grin as I tried to eat it as fast as my eyes were watering. The small and laid back environment was unassuming of the potently delicious food they put out. This is a great place to hang out and catch up with your friends - something I found natural in the atmosphere of Narona.
Oh and wow, the food was great value - a must try.
A solid 80%.
Only the best Little Pizza Eatery in Gardens
Superb Pizzas, great Burgers and Pasta
Very friendly staff and quick service.
Take aways very quick
If you have not tried them you are misting out
Their pizza was amazing and delicious. I would recommend the the spicy sausage if you're into spicy food. The atmosphere is very relaxed and not crowded at all. However, the cheesecake I ordered was tasty but the crust was burnt and that was a bit upsetting. $
It's a nice place to eat really good and creative pizza, they also have ribs which are very tasty. I went with a group of friends, music was perfect and the waiter was very friendly. The restaurant was not crowded, but based on my experience, it should be crowded. One of the best pizzas I have had.
If you're a fan of proper authentic pizza made with love, I suggest you go visit this awesome little spot. Great staff, super great vibes and honestly a down to earth venue. I'm already making plans to go back for a lunch or dinner even though I live nearly 60kms away! That's how awesome the spot is!
Go check it out for yourself, if you don't believe me!
Bjorn Worrall (lasity)
+5
Their pizzas are really authentic and filling! unlike a lot of other pizza spots around the area. I do recommend!
I read about Narona in a list of places to visit in Cape Town and decided I had to try it.
The staff were all friendly and helpful, very professional. The premises were clean and airy, with sanitizer easily available. The service was quick and considerate.
We had pizza and cheesecake. Both were fantastic. The pizza was a thin base, crispy with well balanced toppings and the cheesecake was one of the best I have tasted.
Their Alfredo pasta was amazing, staff were brilliant and it’s such a wonderful/vibrant place! Definitely would recommend.
This was a bit of a hidden gem. I was staying at an Airbnb up the road, when someone suggested that I pop down to the local spot. Note I am and was on crutches at the time, so could only *hop* down a small distance.
The venue has inside and outside seating, a good food menu, featuring some of my favs, and great staff. It can get a little vibey in the evenings on the weekend, which is nice, it doesnt get over packed, but still a good spot to start your weekend. On my last day I had a lovely eggs benny, that was great value for money.
I look forward to heading back, a stunning little spot in the middle of Gardens.
A nice afternoon pizza and beer.
And the atmosphere made it 10x better
An amazing vibe - spent the day working there with a couple of Tafel's and a pizza on the side. The sun was out and it was an amazing day in Cape Town and it was well spent at Narona - will keep coming back because the service was amazing, so were the food and drinks. Amazing vibe all in all
We come from a restaurant background so we are definitely fussy about food, but that lasagna was just another story. it was so amazingly delicious I have not had such good lasagna in a long time and it was still perfect even after being delivered through Uber eats. I will definitely be ordering again soon!!!! Thank you Narona
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