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"Great food and service at reasonable prices. We had lunch here twice. The lamb burger and souvlaki were cooked to perfection. Next day we did the..."

Cassie

Zakhele

"Hostess seemed a bit snobbish. So that wasn't a great welcome. Waiter was great so that made up for it. As expected the food was sublime. Such a..."

Lauren Lesley Bubb

"Great steaks and deserts always enjoy my food when I go here,staff are friendly and a nice atmosphere I can recommend this place to anyone who..."

The Lowkey Critic

"This place is ridiculous I have been here 50 times and it never lets me down . The only thing I don't like is that I don't eat there every day -..."

Lawrenceresnick

"What a great restaurant. The service was good and the food was outstanding. The steak I had was really yummy. Will definitely go back. I love it..."

Ariella Resnick

"Another fantastic meal and good service.Best steaks ever. Will be back for more.Love the place always go back for more.Thanks Steve..."

Rael Resnick

"Best steaks in the world. No other place comes close. And all their other food is also awesome. I eat here 4 x per month.If ever you feel like..."

Alan Tucker

"Nelson's Eye Restaurant is truly the best kept secret in Cape Town. Nobody makes steak quite like they do. Honestly, I can't even comment on whether..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"One of the best fillet steaks I've had in Cape Town. Hands down. Service is friendly and helpful, and it's great for couples or group dining. The..."

Kyle Kapital

"This place is old school but cool in the same breath. It is certainly not the cheapest steak in Cape Town but it is one of the best. We had a starter..."

James Hickman

"On my first day of traveling in Cape town, I asked one of my uber drivers what is the best steakhouse in Cape Town. He proudly introduced me this..."

bbo lee

"The food was great and the staff was very friendly! Very appreciated that we did not have to wait for long for our food, even if there was around 150..."

Maxime

"Brilliant steak house for someone who has lived of good meats for a long time. Must try the Escargot and chicken livers for a good kick! Staff are..."

Fangjia He

"Great steak. We had the fillet on the bone and the rump 420g (definitely too much for one). The sides were a little disappointing. Spinach could have..."

Afrika Lovers

"Excellent steaks and excellent service. The staff was very friendly and gave us good..."

Carlos Villanueva

"Proper South African steakhouse. You’re going to pay a bit but the meat, service and “dark wood steakhouse” interior are a treat. Good wine..."

Nic C

"What a great gem of a place. I was completely unaware of them and found it with work colleagues through our steak club social. This is a true steak..."

Morné Obermeyer

"Hidden Gem you must visit. My husband ate here six years ago and was impressed by the service, food and prices. It was at the top of his Cape Town to..."

Jillian Clegg

"I hardly eat at meats places when I'm in Cape Town (prefers more seafood because you are by the sea), but the food at this restaurant is amazing, and..."

Annie Chu

"Really liked the food here. One tip: maybe next time don’t add the extra sauce on the grilled meat. Some clients might not like it. Friendly staff!..."

Claus Schuh

Baia Seafood Restaurant

90/100 (4720 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love it!! A real treat! Amazing service and seafood!..."

Kareemah Rawoot

"Haven't been there in a while but I had a dinner nightmare at one of the other seafood restaurants in the V&A Waterfront tonight and it just reminded..."

Lockey

"Weeknight dinner at Baia, was actually quite busy. We were quite a large team. Vegetarian options very limited except for salad or soup. They did..."

Pashnee Naidoo

"Baia is a very classy but reasonably priced restaurant. We started with lovely oysters and my main course was 3 game: ostrich, springbok and kudu -..."

Ashish Sharma

"The location is excellent with stunning views of the V&A Waterfront. The baby lobster tails were recommended by the waiter and was absolutely..."

Suraj Singh

"Excellent food quality. Good for couple.go for it if u r sea food lover n u r in Capetown. Just expensive side u r on a sold trip. Take a table which..."

Akshay Powale

"It’s not very often I go to a place where I can’t fault a single thing. Baia was just superb. From the hostess who was so friendly and scored me..."

Aletha Jeftha

"This is a busy restaurant. It is, like most restaurants at the Waterfront, pricey, but the seafood is indeed fresh, tasty and excellent The food is..."

MinionMan

"An excellent evening with exceptional seafood! From the accommodating and very knowledgeable staff, who made great suggestions, to the extensive wine..."

Zelmarie Beselaar

"First time that I’ve been to this legendary establishment. Great atmosphere and good food. Had the seafood bisque which was rich and creamy. Would..."

DD

"Last Saturday night my boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed to me.Keeping in mind we are from Johannesburg. The whole weekend was a suprise. On..."

Steph Schwartz

"We had a lovely evening. The food was AMAZING and the service was top notch! Will definitely recommend them for delicious seafood! Its a shame im..."

Kira Albutt

"Busy restaurant, fantastic service and food, best grilled prawns and langoustine that I ever had. Deserts also very good, one of the best seafood..."

Davearicardo

"A colleague took us out for dinner here recently and I can confirm it’s well worth the price. I had the lamb cutlets - amazing!..."

Nicola Bursnall

"Great place to start your vacation in Cape Town! The place is huge and has an amazing view over the waterfront. Food portion is very generous! The..."

Mwyounes

"Great view good prices hostess not so welcoming... but overall pleasant experience. It is located a bit further away from all the action but worth..."

Eddo

"An Outstanding evening at Baia. A real treat. Prawns an absolute must. Magical view of table mountain made a very romantic dinner. Won’t be..."

Sivan Gurland

"Waterfront da iyi deniz mahsulu restoranlarindan. Kingklip adinda lezzetli bir kayabaligi cesidi var. Oldukca buyuk. Ortam guzel. Servis iyi...."

Zorbegenen

"Loved this place. Seafood was amazing, especially there prawns WoW.. Prawns is a definite must order at this restaurant.. what surprised me though..."

Nicole

"Definitely worth a visit. It doesn't look like much but arguably some of the best seafood I've had in ages. Very attentive waiters and a great view..."

Sachin Ram-Asary

"Fantastic seafood experience.Excellent serviceGreat ambiance Fabulous foodGood wine and champagne selectionBeautiful sea..."

Dave

"Had a lovely dining experience. They have the best service. The best seafood platter I've ever had. A stunning view of the V&A waterfront. Had an..."

Karabo Mokgoko

"First experience of Baia was disappointing although about 5 years ago. Wow, have they improved! Eaten there twice in recent months with great..."

Richard

"The food tasted great, well plated too. The ambiance was exactly what I wanted. We were seated at a nice intimate dinner table for 2 at the window..."

Marius Del Carme

"The food and service here have always been amazing - I go there often to eat and have never been disappointed. one thing to mention - it is not a..."

Gareth Van Der Spuy

"One of the best dining experiences I have ever had.Excellent food and the service was beyond exceptional. The server would be with us as..."

Alta Bezuidenhout

"Being at this restaurant was by chance as we were running late and every other restaurant closed at 10.And it was an incredible experience...."

SR

"Having dinner here was really a treat. The service was impeccable and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The decor was classy and the..."

Makgalake

"Exquisite Service with an astonishing view of table mountain whilst indulging in wonderful fresh seafood, this restaurant is really one for the books..."

Ntsali

"Top notch seafood at extravagant prices. This is how I would sum up Baia. It's a special occasion restaurant and at the waterfront prices are geared..."

Paul Pirie

"We have heard wonderful things about this restaurant with a magnificent view of the Cape Wheel and Table Mountain. Service here is of most..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Attended a business dinner and it was my first time even though I've had heard good reviews from colleagues, family and friends.What a..."

Darla Dates

"Baia is the favorite restaurant of my mate Deon. For years I've felt it's designed for tourists, and expensive. However our latest visit was so..."

Andrew Campbell

"I'm a huge seafood lover, and this place does it well, fresh and perfectly prepared, with their great selection its an absolute winner. I recommend..."

Cynthia

"Its been a while since we were here but absolutely loved being back! The restaurant is quite big and does get its crowd. The outdoor section can get..."

Sesh

"Delish food at a restaurant with an amazing view. Food is pricey but worth every cent. The quality of food is of fine dining standard. Highly..."

Kashma

"I will never forget how succulent and delicious the calamari was that I ordered at Baia Seafood restaurant. Quite a fine dining experience, the..."

The Authentic Girl

"One of the best seafood experiences you can have in cape town, the freshness of the ingredients and the manner in which they are prepared always..."

Mbaki Wotho

"As we are fast approaching season I will list all my favourite spots in and around Cape Town, the ones a have been at, and the ones I will go back to..."

Andre Breytenbach

"Baia had been on my bookmark list for almost a year and I am so glad that I can finally tick it off. For our starter we ordered the calamari to share..."

Deee

"Really great place. Very big and spacious. But the view is just to die for. The crab salad was so tasty with apple pieces, just divine. Then the..."

Shauny D Foodie

"I've been more than once and the food NEVER disappoints. It is pricey but well worth it. Although the wait staff is professional it wouldn't hurt for..."

Natalie21j

"Spectacular restaurant at the Waterfront , with incredible service. Specialized in seafood, but I enjoy the meat dishes as well. The view is gorgeous..."

Chetna Black

"We went for dinner at Baia for a birthday celebrations.The service was good; very welcoming and attentive.The food seemed to lack..."

Kyle Dunn

"Great service and awesome food. Worth every cent. We had the trinchado for starters, east coast sole and baby kingklip for mains, and we shared the..."

Candicevietri

"Baia is situated right on the waterfront so it comes with a really nice atmosphere. I found the service to be a bit slow so the gap between starters..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Was invited by friends to eat at this restaurant. The views were great, could see out onto the waterfront. Food was good but not what I expected for..."

Noemi Dos Santos

"Right on the water's edge, such a treat and the perfect place for lunch. Love the panoramic harbour views, the food is delish, the service attentive,..."

Annie Hodes

"Visited Baia a while ago for a family do, I was blown away with the platter I ordered, the crayfish was top notch, the flavours just tantalize your..."

Olivia Jones

"The photo does not do it justice, but their trio of creme brulee is magnificent. I have yet to try their specialty: seafood, but I intend on trying a..."

Jamie Jacobs

"baia is one of the best restaurants i've been to, in cape town. the service was really good and attentive. we had the Chateaubriand, snails, creme..."

Waseem Dawood

"I went there with my family and friends this weekend. I ordered seafood from the menu (as this a seafood restaurant) and it was so good. The service..."

Kazeka Talisa Angelica Mbekeni

"We went here for our anniversary dinner and the food was great. The service is flawless and the views breath taking. It is expensive but worth it..."

Bonnie Stuchbury

"Baia has always been a favorite of mine. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant. They specialize in seafood but their chateaubriand is to die for...."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"The food is beyond devine at Baia. What is so great is how fresh and full of flavour each dish is. Staff are friendly and service is wonderful. The..."

Toinette Tobias

"An above standard sea food spot at the waterfront. Normally we are hesitant to eat out at Waterfront as these are often "tourist traps", but Baia..."

Nick Bizos

"Visited Baia for dinner a few weeks ago.. the restaurant captures the most picturesque views of the famous table mountain lit by a gorgeous sunset...."

Puja

"The food was absolutely fantastic ! It's expensive but worth it! Good sized portions and attention to detail made this a good overall experience...."

Shiran Moodley

"Great dining experience altogether. It can get a bit cramped during lunch time though but other than that I have no complaints. The food was of a..."

Kate Gaskin

"When it comes to location and setting then this restaurant has it all. Easy to access with great food options. The staff is professional and really..."

Kobus Bekker

"Had a dinner last night. Don't get me wrong the food was good, but the waiter was overplaying it. Recommended a wine that was not particularly so..."

I_kalchev

"It doesn't get better than this. Best place to eat in the entire world. Classy beyond believe. Extensive menu. Superb service. Great views. Decent..."

Alan Tucker

"Great seafood. Love their langoustines, and crayfish combo. Bit pricey but the quality of the food and service is second to none. Service can be..."

Jason McLeod

"I have no words to describe how amazing my first time at Baia was. From the food to the service all round fabulous!!!! You would think they are quite..."

Jemal

"Love Baia for me this is the best stop for Sea food in Cape Town. The waiters are excellent and on a beautiful day sitting outside over looking the..."

Romi Diamond

"What can I say? Oh what a meal...it was the best on this stay! For start King Crab Leg...fresh and sweet, the main was a first...Lobster with butter..."

Tiago Simões

"This has got to be one of Cape Town's top restaurants. Top class food, location and service every time. Today's lunch was amazing: for..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"Definitely the best seafood I have had! I had the baby langoustines on line fish with saffron sauce, which was out of this world, while the rest of..."

Padi Mouse

"Incomparable. Simply incomparable! 💜🌴🌍😇This is hands down the BEST high-end #seafood emporium in Cape Town...and the #Trinchado..."

James Costello

"Top seafood restaurant. Very fancy. The lobsters, langoustines and prawns are superb. Kingklip is also good. If you dining during the day make sure..."

Celeste Tsang

"Beautifully situated, with views of the V and A harbour. the food is consistently good and fresh. Wine list is standard and of a high quality. No..."

Russell

"Dinner at this fine restaurant met my expectations. From the superb location to the enticing ambience, this made for the start of an experience...."

Adarsh

"Baia is a family favourite of ours, the food never disappoints and neither does the service. The views from the restaurant are spectacular when..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Excellent will be returning soon great views over the harbour , will be taking the family and using the venue for corp functions rated high on my..."

CLEM Arnoldus (PHUZZY187)

"Amazing restaurant. The waiter was very attentive. I had the special languistine starter, followed by the trio of game and the chocolate fondant. The..."

Leandra Lilly Dreyer

"Went there a good few years ago had amazing fresh seafood but the piece de resistance for me was the chocolate fondant maybe because it was the very..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"One of my favourite restaurants around hands down! The food is always consistently delicious and I am yet to be disappointed. Besides the beautiful..."

Rushda

"We often go to Baia ..Best seafood Restuarant in Cape Town. Staff are super friendly , king klip fillet is delicious. My kids love the king klip. ..."

Leigh Leonard

"A great seafood restaurant where I had one of the most delicious soles!! It's at the Waterfront so can get busy but it is upstairs so there is a..."

Cape Town Foodies

"Great place. Good views if put on the terrace. Waiter (Sean) was never far away! We had the shellfish platter and the calamari. Very yummy dishes. To..."

Ania Botha

"This is the best Seafood in Cape Town (in my opinion). Unless you're eating seafood on the West Coast this is as fresh as it gets. Atmosphere is..."

Frankie Bangles Ben

"Really one of the most excellent sea food restaurants. It is always full and not hard to see why. The service is amazing, the food is always fresh..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Definitely one of the more decadent seafood restaurants out there! Their seafood is spectacular and I would recommend you have a dish that includes..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Service and food always good. Massive in size, don't have any idea how many tables they have(a lot), but they know how to make it run..."

Peet Langeveldt

"Always a winner. The seafood platter is always good. The mushroom-lobster gratin starter sounds better than it is, and we recommend that you skip it...."

Grant & Sam

"First things first.The place is about the most expensive restaurant I have dined at in Cape Town.Dinner for two has not come in under R1500..."

Martin Evans

"I've eaten here several times and am yet to have anything close to a bad experience. I highly recommend this restaurant - delicious food, great..."

Christopher M

"Went for my Auntie Linda's 60th birthday. Her favourite place when she is over from the UK. Never disappoints to be honest. I had the starter chicken..."

Phillip Black

"If I can put a 10/10 rating I would .My partner and I have gone there once ,loved it .service is of 5 star quality hence the 5 star pricing .I..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"Amazing view over Cape Town harbour, professional service, exceptional quality of food. Probably the best seafood in the world giving Pigalle a real..."

Emille Reid

"Good professional service, good cuisine - prices high but matched with good quality and service. Wine selection excellent but matching high prices...."

Big Al

"I booked this table before my trip to Cape Town after reading reviews and seeing the menu, I also requested a nice table with a view! The V&A..."

NJ Tomlinson

"This was such a special dining experience that ended with me hugging our waiter 😂♥️ Cal is so good at what he does. In one of the busiest..."

Deigh-Ann G. Edwards

"One of the best seafood meals I ate while in Cape Town! The fresh grilled sardines and the whole grilled linefish were cooked wonderfully - flavorful..."

Mary Lemmer

"An amazing dining experience! The food was exceptional, bursting with delightful flavors that perfectly matched the recommendations from the..."

Marvin Dyers

"Just perfect, loved it. Everything was great, delicious food, great service and wonderful views. I had the salmon and lobster, 5*. And the chocolate..."

Sofía Lanaro

"Omg !!! This restaurant is a must do book early! I did a tour with Globus Tours, and this was a restaurant they had for one of our dinners. Despite..."

Larinda Brown

"Had the king flip, cray fish tail, langoustine. King flip was very tasty with a unique texture, it was our first time and we really love it...."

J R

"Best quality and freshest fish and seafood with amazing service. Excellent wine selection with reasonable prices. One of the best restaurants in Cape..."

Hans Seifert

"Awesome food and great service ( Andy looked after us ) and coupled with an exceptional view ! Wow. Thot that the price of the food was very fair to..."

kumar p

"Celebrated a 90th Birthday. Service was really great, thanks Billy. The food is on another level. All dishes were served piping hot and the freshest..."

Michelle Lesley Singer

"It was the first restaurant I went to in SA and was blown away by the quality of their kingklip and salmon sashimi. It was incredibly fresh and had a..."

candice

"Great restaurant excellent service Food excellent quality little on the expensive side but portions are generous which you don’t see these..."

Adriano Landi

"Dinner was exceptional! We were a group of 12 and they were very accommodating! Our waitress was superb! Grilled calamari was so delicious - we had..."

Laura Johnson

"The restaurant is really beautiful with indoor and covered outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Waterfront and Table Mountain. I ordered..."

Carl Thomas

"Probably my favourite restaurant along the V&A Waterfront. The decor is classic and perhaps a little bit outdated but the food and service is..."

Audrie V

Crush Fresh Food Cafe & Juice Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Smak

"Great atmosphere. Wonderfully attentive and prompt service, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. And the food was perfection. My food was fresh,..."

Masuka Mutenda

"There are few places that I’m happy to return to over and over again. Their menu is varied and consistently delicious plus they have great vegan..."

Sabrina Flavia Forbes

"Had the smashed Avo for lunch today and all i can say is QUALITY. Such a good meal and good value for money. Highly recommend the place if you keen..."

Kieran Varkevisser

"We just spent a week on holiday in Cape town from Ireland ( a lads vacation) and we visited Smak several mornings for Breakfast which was just..."

Rodney Kennedy

"I had breakfast there this morning and it was amazing! The Good ol scramble was fantastic. Great value for money and the service was excellent! I..."

Andrew Cabrie

"Myself and 6 other adults all had a super- scrumptious experience at SMAK...we all loved our food. I had the salmon whilst my husband had the..."

Pat Campbell

"Friendly, helpful staff and the most delicious food. Well..."

Petra Smit

"Best French toast I ever had! Smiley staff and I'm already looking forward to going again and explore more the..."

Luciano Damián Carbajo

"Super lecker und immer frisch, die Nudeln werden zum Beispiel jeden Tag selbst frisch gemacht..."

Sascha Hoffi

"I absolutely loved it, the food was delicious and the service was excellent..."

Melanie Kleinhans

"Best breakfasts in town! Tried three now- Granny's Granola, the Banting Breakfast and the Good Ol Scramble and all three have been unbelivably..."

Chelsea Pickering

"Excellent food in a nice setting, will be back again...."

Joe Donnelly

"Great service. Great breakfast. I shall be back here in a..."

Frank Malaba

"Friendly staff. Good coffee and they make the best omelette I have ever tasted. I like healthy, natural snacks they sell for people on the go...."

Francette Roux

"Lovely coffee at Smak. Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. Didn’t eat but the food looks good and eatery smells lovely, freshly baked goods..."

GoGo Meamito

"There were 3 of us that went to Smak for lunch. * Service was decent - the place was busy. The waitress was good, we got our food and drinks in..."

Maylene Kim May

"Friendly, welcoming environment- presentation amazing! Went for breakfast but the whole menu looks appetizing! Great location. Will definitely be..."

Dominique

"Such a gem of a spot away from the craziness that most spots in town can be. Friendly staff and very well priced but delicious food. Try go there..."

Jason

"Great place! I'm at SMAK almost every morning for my coffee; they make the best Cortado's on Bree Street and have the friendliest staff; picture..."

Akie Chhabra

"Great little place in the CBD The menu is great Fresh pastries and fresh breads that are greatThe burgers are great and the omelette..."

Chantel

"The simple decor of this café belies the complexity and richness of the food. I loved my crustless salmon and zucchini quiche ; accompanied by an..."

Alexandra Joy Pilar Stewart

"We had a team lunch here and it was great. There was something for everyone on the menu and each and every meal was tasty. The double green zero..."

Catharina

"I like tacos 🌮 and Smak makes a pretty awesome vegan chipotle spiced tofu tacos! The setting was nice and breezy in the heat, and service was..."

Popsi

"Had breakfast with a business partner at SMAK. Was pleasantly surprised. Our breakfast was delicious, and the service was amazing. Nice and cosy as..."

Mel Woudberg

"This is one great restaurant, the service is brilliant, and the food fantastic, fresh and beautiful size portion, highly recommended on my books....."

Guy Orlik

"Their sandwich menu is now by far my favourite addiction. Waiters and owner are friendly, service is prompt. It's decently priced overall aswell but..."

Sweet And Sour Chicken Only

"Best cakes in Cape Town with the friendliest service. Chefs are also attentive and regularly ask for personal feedback and suggestions. Smak exudes a..."

Gaura Moodley

"Truly one of the best restaurants around, great service with food to match. The menu changes regularly but the owner is so accommodating and..."

Brendan Ardagh

"Just love the vibe and openness of the place. Kitchen is open to thw restaurant and hides nothing from you! Food delicious. Cant wait to be in Cape..."

Pen

"Had lunch around noon and boy was it packed. Decided on the lamb pasta after seeing the freshly handmade pasta strands in the prep area of the..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Notwithstanding a busy lunch hour, the time between sitting down and ordering and the arrival of coffee and my order was one of the shortest I've..."

料理バカ

"Perfectly delicious food. The homemade pasta is to die for, and the carbonara sauce was prepared using real pancetta: quality ingredients, prepared..."

Estelle Roux

"Absolutely love this place! Breakfast was so delicious - everything is prepared fresh, and you can taste the quality as well as the love put into the..."

Chetna Black

"I love Breë street, and I love nothing more than visiting cute cafés on Breë street for brunch on Saturday mornings. I visited Smak quite a..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"Super super impressed with the produce and quality of food here! We had a mango juice as well as a apple, pineapple and mint juice(freshly squeezed),..."

Nicol Miller

"Utterly delightful coffee shop in the fabulous Bree street strip. And with chef Devin at the helm - it's great!Their breakfasts and lunches..."

JotterJo

"Excellent breakfast menu. Egg white omelette with bacon is like a large soufflé. Good coffee. Friendly staff and watching chefs in the kitchen is..."

Epikoros

"This place is amazing! Had the most delicious lunch here. The food was freshly prepared and the flavours were amazing! I ordered the lamb pasta which..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Really chilled, cosy place. Nice place to just pop in to get amazing dessert 🍮. Their dessert are really good! However, I didn't really enjoy the..."

Saabirah Hare

"What an awesome spot for an inner city work lunch! I love the light in the restaurant, and the decor is awesome. The food is..."

Nicole Vrede

"Love coming to smak for their breakfasts. The scrambled eggs are delicious and definitely my favourite. The service is always very good. Thank you to..."

Natalie Fauciglietti

"*people make a place* the waitress who served us showed so much love towards her customers 💜 it's exceptional to see someone so happy at their..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"If you’re a regular I Love Foodies reader, then you will probably remember my excitement about the recent Smak Deli launch. I promised then that I..."

I Love Foodies

"I attended the wine pairing dinner. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Most amazing flavours. Service was excellent and this certainly rates..."

David Chiat

"Finally got around to having lunch here. The burger was good but needed a bit more flavour. The Emmenthal cheese was a great addition though. Service..."

Ian Burrows

"Such a treat visiting Smak. The chef was very interactive, coming up to all the tables despite the place being full. My egg dish was very tasty and..."

Jessy

"Finally came to Smak after hearing about it for ages! Love the deli set up and the open kitchen, as well as the shelves of interesting treats all..."

Jessica Stromin

"Such a hidden gem ! The food and cheesecake is SO good. Perfect portions and the homemade pasta is so delicious and light. will definitely come back..."

Jessie Ann Doveton

"There are some good restaurants in the area, but the breakfast at Smak was something special. The coffee is great and the omelette I had would have..."

Jonathan Myerson

"Wanted to visit Smak for a while now. Popped in for a cuppa - so good and served in a VERY nice mug👌🏻 loved the vibe, the 'deli' part of the..."

Tiffany Heeger

"This spot had changed hands so many times but it seems the new owner is onto something with Smak. The coffee is amazing! I will definitely be..."

Bonnie Stuchbury

"Smak is a decent good place for breakfast and variety of options to choose from. The setting is good & modern and the food variety is generally very..."

Mohit Sureka

"If you’re a regular I Love Foodies reader, then you will probably remember my excitement about the recent Smak Deli launch. I promised then that I..."

I Love Foodies

"And another new place within a 5 minute walk from my office. So once again I just had to try it.What wonderful service, brightened up my..."

Trevor Pols

"Hey hey! The new kid on the block is delightful. I've eaten here twice now and the food is stunning. I had a seared tuna salad - beautifully..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Lip smaking goodness! See what I did there? Stylish deli and so much more. You can order a full meal on menu or build your own deli delight by..."

Phillip Black

"This place is such a delight, had the most amazing breakfast!!! Had the chance to meet the owners/chefs and you can truly see they love what they do...."

Sarita Kerber

"Very clean looking concept. It's everything I love to see in a lunch-time venue. Food is well prepared and tasty. When I see freshly made..."

Allan Moita

"I was down in Cape Town for the weekend with a friend and on a beautiful Saturday morning we decided to go try Smak restaurant and delicatessen. All..."

Nastassia

"We ventured to Smak the other morning for an early lunch and had the most wonderful experience👍🏻 The Restraunt itself is done up very well and..."

Nic Hern

"Such an awesome new coffee and delicatessen joint on lower Bree street! Coffee imported from Italy. It is absolutely divine! I haven't tried the food..."

Harrietdv

"I found this little whole strolling down the road on a really hot day in Cape Town. I tried the Almond tart and the Choc mousse sponge cake as well..."

Fareed Hare

"A lovely little gem in Bree. If you work nearby it's a fantastic breakfast spot. Fast and fantastic..."

Junaid Rahim

"It’s the second time I’ve been here and it’s good to see that they have still maintained the good high standard I experienced before. A warm..."

Jimmy Nicolaou

"World class cooking and great service at very reasonable..."

Jayson Jedi

"Ok coffee and smoothie. I thought it would be a place for working but it didn't really feel like that. I was the only one working in the café. Will..."

Jonas Larsson

"Dropped in for a quick cappuccino, which came quickly. Great service and lovely biscuit included - all just for..."

Sean Clancy

"We've been on the road for 3 weeks in Egypt and South Africa. By far the best breakfast we've had since leaving home. Friendly and efficient service,..."

Edmond Gagnon

"I'm a regular, and find myself coming here over other places because of the quality of the food (and the best coffee), but most importantly how..."

Tessel Pool

"There are not many places that make fresh pasta. For that alone they deserve 6 stars. The venue is pleasant and staff helpful. Menu is also..."

Nicholas Mead

"A neat new restaurant on Bree Street. Their pasta is freshly made and delicious, and their chicken with a couscous salad is refreshing. There seemed..."

Gerrit Vermeulen

"Lived in Cape Town since birth, this is the best day-time restaurant in town. Exceptionally well run, with flexibility in offering while remaining..."

Brendan Ardagh

"Staff are extremely friendly and offer fantastic service, food doesn't take too long to arrive, uncapped wifi works well. Breakfast menu has good..."

Azraa Akherwaray

"Another gem in the Mother City of Cape Town. Delicious food, great service. Not cheap but worth it. The cheesecake is the best ever to be found in..."

Gabby De Wet

"Great new addition to the Bree St food offering. Open for breakfast and lunch, SMAK caters for those who wish sit and enjoy a meal as well as those..."

Dax Villanueva

"This is one restaurant I am happy to return to again and again. They have a consistently good menu with great service and even better coffee. I am..."

Sabrina Forbes

"I have been goig to Smak regularly for a couple of years now. There is a good reason for that. The food has never been anything other than amazing,..."

James Charton

"Fantastic breakfast and lunch menu! The food and service is excellent. One of our favorite spots since finding this..."

D M

"Just what I was expecting and everything was fresh. Could not ask better..."

frank b.

"Amazing food, great value for the quality and the staff are amazingly friendly. One of my favourites in the CBD. Make sure to try the Salted Caramel..."

Ciaran Newton

Posticino

89/100 (3040 ratings)

"Packed on a Tuesday, which says a lot! Great atmosphere & amazing authentic Italian food!! I had the Wild mushroom & asparagus ravioli with a..."

Paul Ian Uren

"Great food, great ambiance and good service. To top it off - homemade chocolate cake on the house for my daughter's birthday. Will definitely see you..."

Helen Acriviadis

"Always the best pizzas plus my son left his Samsung S6 edge on an outside table with cards and IDs belonging to both him and his girlfriend plus 2..."

Elizabeth von Hollstein

"Best Authentic Italian food in CAPE TOWN. Brilliant service and very reasonable prices. I absolutely adore this..."

Elizabeth Craig

"I can never get enough of the food!! Great service and pleasant experience..."

Dirk Visser

"Friendly calm atmosphere, we all had pizza in different toppings and not one of us were disappointed.... highly..."

Sally Burger

"amazing food, very good and friendly service, must try pepperoni..."

Ravi Kumar

"Super groovy pasta and pizza! Super consistent, so it’s no surprise they’ve been around for years :) great vibe and friendly service, highly..."

Martene Esteves

"Mamma Mia! This restaurant could teach Italy how to make pizza! (I've been there)Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian something for..."

Jackie Tromp

"LOVE the food here, very good.The atmosphere is lacking for me, as it is not a spacious restaurant. However the one in Hout Bay doesn't lack..."

Nicholas_Jon_D

"Some great pizza, very tasty and the tiramisu is light, yet flavourful and not overly drenched in liqueur.The only partial down side was the..."

O-Mizu Satori

"What a lovely restaurant! My partner and I went there around 2 on a Sunday afternoon and I was surprised to find it wasn't full at all. We were..."

Jody Vd Heyde

"Authentic Italian!!! If you’re looking for a heartwarming experience then visit this lovely restaurant. We had focaccia (it was so good we only..."

Aishapaedia

"Sea Point people’s favorite!They have been there for ages! whenever I want to have pizza, I won’t think twice. It gets very very busy..."

GEONHEE KIM

"Best.Pasta.Ever.Wife and I had some amazing times and have gone down to Cape Town to visit; multiple times :)Wine menu is really..."

Wayne Strydom

"I am always super excited whenever I go to Posticino. Two blocks away from home and where my husband took me for our first date 3 years ago. The food..."

Lia CPT

"This cozy little restaurant has become our go to date night spot. We love everything about this place - the service is amazing and the food is..."

Sam Corcoran

"We had a lovely evening here, it was warm and cozy. The table we were given was a bit in the way and the floor boards moved whenever someone walked..."

Amy Wardle

"The food was exceptionally good as I was looking for authentic Italian. I only wish a little that I didn’t feel like I was out of place with the..."

Nihal Jhavary

"Most authentic Italian in Cape Town! Fantastic pizzas and a lovely quaint, homely setting! The owner is just the bomb dignity and the prices are most..."

Haydn Gouldie

"Posticino is one of the few restaurants located on Seapoints busy main road that I’d actually recommend without the fear of noise. There’s..."

Sumendra Chetty

" Best pizza since my childhood days and still going strong! The gluten free pizza matched with a salad makes a good healthy touch and the outdoor..."

Adam Hunter

"I just love postist! Delicious chicken parmesan, pizzas and ravioli. The salads are great to order as a side too and do not forget to have some..."

Yajna Gold

"Great service and even better pizza.We really enjoyed a quick Saturday lunch at this spot. It’s been there for a while and it’s good to know..."

Nooru Harnekar

"Old school. Great pizza. A regular take away option when we're driving through the hood and don't feel like cooking. Recommend you try it at least..."

Supervundu

"Love this place. Friendly staff, gorgeous meals and good value for money. Try the ravioli, it's delicious! By far one of the top Italian places in..."

Lisa Elizabeth

"I phoned and booked here for dinner for my boyfriends birthday. I pre ordered a starter platter and wine to be ready for when we arrive. We arrived..."

Daina Dainz Jackson

"We keep going back because it has never disappointed. Although we hadn't booked, the very cheerful, welcoming maitre 'd showed us to the bar..."

Liz Hartley

"Had a lovely meal here with some great tasting pizza! Nice relaxed atmosphere and great vibe. In the hussel and bussel of Seapoint Cape Town...."

Gerhardt Fourie

"We found this place on sea point during our travels to Capetown..Small, cosy, really helpful staff. Great pizza and some wonderful Al dente..."

Dr.jafferhuseinsura

"Last night was our first ever visit there.It is a real gem.The place was humming yet the staff coped very well.The food was..."

David Wolpert

"This is your perfect Italian family restaurant. I recommend the marinara linguini with an Aurora sauce any day. Their pizza is delicious..."

Carrie-Anne Lones

"Love this place, amazing food every time I've been, service is amazing & always friendly. Came for my birthday & enjoyed the evening at..."

Ross Findlay

"Some lovely pizza and at very reasonable rates. The service is quick and the owner is very courteous. They have pasta options as well. Do try...."

Ajinkya Kale

"Lovely family restaurant with a busy bustling atmosphere. The restaurant was completely full and the service was good and the gnocchi was delicious;..."

Rachel Lowick

"This is a great warm & cozy Italian restaurant to eat at during Winter. We were greeted by our waiter to be and seated soon after. It took a bit of..."

Jaryd Kay

"Delicious, flavourful, authentic Italian cuisine!😍 thoroughly enjoyed my dinner and service was very attentive too. I had the Gnocchi Aurora and..."

Aqeelah Hassim

"Authentic, thin base Italian pizza – the way it should be!I ordered the spinach and ricotta cannelloni which was absolutely delicious. So..."

Danieljake

"Definitely a must for pre-Two Oceans runners. Good for the carbo-loading as the pastas are fantastically tasty. Restaurant can be a bit hectic and..."

Anthony Strydom

"It's just the best. Busy, sure, but for a reason. It is real and comfortable. Pizzas are amazing . Great wine list. Great service. They know what..."

Alexis Schaffler

"Living in Sea Point means Postis is always a staple. I do understand people's frustration with the craziness that comes with peak season but I really..."

Kezia Swanepoel

"My staple diet when I visit Cape Town. It brings back so many memories. It was packed, full of seated and take away guests all laughing, and..."

Natalie Lazaris

"My husband took me to Posticino's on our first date. To be honest, I can't remember what I ate, but I do remember drinking too much wine and being so..."

Stephanie McCabe

"Love this little spot. It's not high-end mind you but I find that I get an enjoyable meal with a decent glass of wine without being ripped off. ..."

David McGlashan

"Posticino's isn't the most modern establishment in town, but it may be unrivaled in value for money. My dinner here was one of the most reasonable..."

Bryan Vally

"Posticinos has been around for quite some time now and it really is a consistently great place. Their pasta is good, but the ultimate pizza winner..."

Francesca Favero

"Three of us went for dinner Sunday evening on the spur of the moment. All three of us had tasty meals. I think I had the best meal out of all three..."

Graeme Bunce

"Bustling and vibrant restaurant with very good food. I had a fantastic veg pizza (olives, asparagus and mushrooms) whilst my boyfriend enjoyed a..."

Jager Sisters

"Went to postincino on Monday evening. Although the food was tasty, I wouldn't go so far to say that it's the best Italian food around - not as good..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Posticino's is a cute Italian restaurant with a cozy fire and friendly service. The pizza bases are crisp and the toppings are delicious. Posticino..."

Mikaela

"Still one of my favourite pizza restaurants in Cape Town. Their premises may have expanded over the years, and now they can also be found in hout bay..."

Ryan Goodman

"Very good food. I had a special request (ask for the veal masala chopped up in a pasta with sauce) and it was executed to perfection. Waiters are..."

Karl-Heinz Sittlinger

"Simple restaurant serving authentic Italian food. They also serve Amaretto which was great! My only complaint is the awful table I received, set in a..."

Sereshan Pillay

"Good food and great variety. Didn't know what to pick even.Friendly peopleNice quaint atmosphere Very nice choc cakeParking less..."

Heinrich Du Toit

"Posticino's has a relatively unsurprising reputation for being a restaurant that churns out delicious Italian cuisine at an affordable cost in the..."

St John Grimbly

"Such an amazing meal! A quaint setting tucked in the neighbourhood of Sea Point. I had the Gnocci, which we well cooked with a soft, beautiful..."

Conrad Asman

"Great, simple Italian food. Super atmosphere. Still the best pizza in Cape Town in my opinion! The veal also highly recommended. Love coming here..."

Lisa Van Vuuren

"Loved this place! The food was so delicious and the service was good@. My boyfriend had the 4 cheeses sauce and it was really well balanced and..."

Charné

"Very nice little spot with a lekker vibe. But the pizzas weren't the best I've ever had, missed seasoning but the prices are decent and it's a nice..."

Wez_Undercover

"Eaten here many times. Including for my birthday. They never fail with their recipe in service and great authentic Italian food. Perfect..."

Andrew MacGregor

"So happy we decided to come here. We all felt like some Italian food and after researching where to go we decided to try this place as the reviews..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Ahh, to be greeted by the smell pizza baking in a wood fire and a warm smile on a rainy Friday afternoon! Four of us had an early dinner and everyone..."

Lindie White

"I've been here a couple of times and absolutely love the homey feel and authentic Italian setting. There are a couple of fireplaces which make it..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I walked in to this cramped but homie restaurant with zero expectations as I've only heard of it once or twice; but since my girlfriend and I live a..."

Egor Arkhipov

"A wonderful italian restaurant that makes you feel like you are in Italy. We were a large group but service was great. The food however was more than..."

Jess Styles

"A true staple on the Atlantic Seaboard. Brilliantly consistent, Italian made and managed. Highly recommended. Great for take out, and dining on the..."

TerryCPT

"We often visit Ristorante Posticino as its a favourite amongst our friends. A lovely setting that is homely. Last night there was a big group of us..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Absolutely delicious. The seafood pizza was scrumptious. The perfect base. The pasta was just as tasty and out waitress was welcoming and pleasant...."

Shelley Van Der Ross

"Love love love crispy thin pizzas. Sea Point is so alive & vibey so it's great to sit outside this lovely little spot and watch the world go..."

JotterJo

"Needed to satisfy my craving for Italian so tried this restaurant out for the first time. Great food I had the Allo nor and it was delicious ,the..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"This iconic restaurant is very well know for its vibe as well as the food.Besides for waiting a while to be seated, it was really lovely...."

Alexa Scola

"We had a great meal here today. The pasta is delicious and our meals came quickly. The service is sporadic but not for lack of trying. There seem to..."

Michelle McCarter

"Ended up heading here with a group of Italians I work with and even they enjoyed the pizza here. Vast amount of choices and fantastic service...."

Glen Hunt

"If you like Italian food then this is the place to go! Delicious pizza and pasta! Service is brilliant with very friendly staff! Very homely and..."

Sharna Berelowitz

"Once you in the restaurant it feels a lot like being in Italy, nothing special from the streets. Seafood pasta was quite good. Service is a bit too..."

Stelios Chasou

"Decent food, good service. The food passing by us seemed far more interesting than anything we ordered so it's hard to rate the food but the boring..."

Neil Duly

"The food is amazing and so is the service. The pizzas are to die for and the location easy to find. The outdoor sitting is awesome if it's not windy..."

Preeti Saseendran Khurana

"This is just such an inviting restaurant with a homely atmosphere. Their service is so friendly with great management. Very reasonable prices for..."

Meera Naik

"We went here on a Sunday evening and were not disappointed. The pizza was yummy and also the pasta! Tje calamari salad was the best I had in a while..."

Pia

"Authentic Italian. Delicious, well paired toppings and flavours - variety of options. Lovely location for early summer evening dinner. Delightful..."

Lauren Arendse

"What a classic! Always a good experience, always good times. You can't go wrong on the pizza's but the real secret is in the pastas. If it's el..."

Jacolouisg

"This is such a vibey italian spot! Situated on a bustling seapoint mainroad - you only get good vibes from the masses of people frequenting here ...."

JonJon Clark

"My fave local where I can place my order and 20minutes later collect it Andy it's like home to home food, my fave is the arrabiata pasta where you..."

Soraya Arendse

"Yum yum yum. If you're looking to find some Italian spice to life - this is the place to go. Whether you're having a delicious cheesy pizza or the..."

Chloë

"This is great place to get away from the slightly busy city life and go get some pizza. It's quite close to Beach Road as well so you can definitely..."

Junior

"There is a lot to be said about this amazing restaurant but to keep the story short I will just say that they have the Best Pizza in Cape..."

Marcelo Dauane

"A lovely evening from the moment we were greeted at the door. Even though it was very busy my mother and I were accommodated and a table outside on..."

Ruda Herselman

"Pizza was incredible. Really light and this base with good toppings the resturant itself is a bit of a warren of rooms that seem quite..."

Malcolm Freeman

"We enjoyed a dinner there, the food was delicious and authentic. The service is fast and friendly, and attentive. Definitely recommend this..."

Simona Marinkova

"Went for a lovely surprise while in Sea Point. We received a loving welcome full of smiles on entry, and the vibe of the space was great. Delicious..."

Jia Tsai

"Amazing restaurant!! We enjoyed the food very much and the staff were super kind. We will definitely come back..."

גרי בר דב

"Had a wonderful experience for our first night in Sea Point Cape Town. 10/10 would..."

De Klerk Scholtz

"Had one of the most amazing pizzas here last night, lovely atmosphere and great service. I'd recommend this place for a date..."

Synjon Laubscher

"Great pizza, good service and a nice place to have a seat outside on a sunny..."

Keshvir “Kash” Tugh

"I ate here twice while in Cape Town with my husband. The pasta is delicious and tastes very authentic like..."

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"What an amazing experience. My wife and I had our first dinner with you and we loved it. Once they found out we had recently gotten married that were..."

Delia Biljon

"Nice little restaurant with an open air seating area. Friendly staff who know all the menu options. Food is great, I had pizza and red wine. Will..."

Anthony Burton

"If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, look no further. Every dish was delicious, full of flavor and just the right portion size. Very..."

Werner Rautenbach

"Very tasty amazing food The dinning area is tight The service is good Parking after 5 pm is free on the street Thank..."

Habiba A

"What an amazing gem, The staff was so friendly and helpful. Service was very quick, and our pizza was amazing. I can definitely recommend giving them..."

Veronica Bezuidenhout

"An epic gem of a place. Authentic Italian as it gets. Epic service. Cost and intimate, but humble vibes, with a very intimate personality. Lack of..."

Tyron Long

"Excellent choice for Italian! Service was good, but drinks were too long on the table empty! Otherwise a fabulous choice for a true Italian meal...."

K M Woodruff

"Friends of mine have always talked about this place and I can confirm, it lived up to the hype😀 Great Atmosphere, service and food! Well..."

Henrico Janse van Rensburg

"10/10🌟's! This is my 2nd home! Posti is my happy place! I am a creature of habit, so my Panna Pizza, Greek salad with a Focaccia or Mexican..."

Julia Chaplin

"It was amazing!!!! My first visit with family celebrating my granddaughter's birthday.The food! 5☆ The service5☆! Such a big variety of dishes to..."

Leonie Grobler

"Had a fantastic meal on a Saturday afternoon. The gnocchi in the basil pesto and arribiata sauces were really good, and the portions were generous...."

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