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Primal Kitchen
98/100 (28 ratings)
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African
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Breakfast
Lunch
"I've been wanting to try Primal Kitchen for a while now and finally got to visit it after a long run on Women's Day. It serves the perfect variety of..."
Lucinda Viljoen
"I’ve been here for breakfast with my wife last week. Delicious food, great aesthetic vibe & good prices..."
F Mulla
"My favorite lunch spot at the moment, in fact I'm eating a strawberry muffins with a almond milk cuppachino right now! If you have specific dietary..."
Simone Clarke
"Love this place. Has been great everytime I come out. One of the best coffee shops and eateries in the city bowl and Cape Town in general. Great..."
jeannette safi
"Stumbled across the primal kitchen while on our way to another restaurant, for breakfast, and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed...."
Robert Miller
"Amazing city coffee shop and restaurant for light meals. Great service from the staff who remember you and what your favourite items..."
George Safi
"I'm not usually a person who is into health places but this was fantastic to be honest. It's a little bit expensive but the food quality more than..."
Mat Von BuloW
"Amazing restaurant covers all diets with fantastic food and very friendly helpful staff. Vegan, vegie and meat all in one place with creative..."
Nathan Hasson
"Great Juices and Smoothies, beautiful interior and friendly staff. Definitely becoming a regular at this..."
Conrad K
"Great staff,service and food..i had parmesan chicken with greens and cauli rice...."
Wilma koeppen
Trans Karoo
95/100 (858 ratings)
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African
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Our first experience in this restaurant, and definitely not the last. The restaurant has a very nice set-up - very warm, authentic and inviting...."
Joy Wansleeben
"The price, quality, ambience, service and just about everything is perfect. Not a single thing on the plate was anything other than perfection...."
Johan Meyer
"A quaint restaurant located in an authentic railway office complex. The original woodwork and railway lines adds value to this cozy upmarket..."
Neal AltonSA
"What a fantastic dining experience. An old station that has been converted. The atmosphere is great, the food was brilliant. Very few restaurants pah..."
Robert Falkner
"Fine dining in the heart of calmness. We arrived a bit early to an empty restaurant, but 30 minutes later it was completely packed with..."
Two Tasty Tummies
"A very homey experience, 😁 The food is excellent... I cant repeat this enough! Do yourself a favour and have a meal there...any meal, you won't..."
Autumn Wolf
"Just enjoyed the best Hermanuspietersfontein wine tasting at..."
Liza-Marie Schutte
"Great vibe, good food and a super experience. Just adds a little twist to normal dining out. Highly recommended you give them a..."
Jethro Funck
"This has got to be my most favourite restaurant. There is never a disappointment, the style of Food is fine dining with a casual vibe. Food is..."
Jeanne Burns
"The food was exceptional. We felt well taken care of, and would love to go back another time. Definitely a must if you enjoy good..."
Candice de Beer
"I have previously rated this restaurant. Last night we had their east (dumplings) and west (duck) offerings. Superb! Would give the whole experience..."
Hendrik Bence
"Great food. Excellent service. Relaxing..."
Annalize Wisse
"We celebrated my daughter's birthday and it was a wonderful..."
lorunna jansen van vuuren
"Waiter: Even was friendly, informative and helpful. Starter, main, dessert was excellent. Ambiance great for intimate dinners. Overall a great..."
AlphaOmega YinYang
"The food was excellent. We'll definitely be back. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the time it took for the food to..."
Markus
"Absolute gem of a place! Incredible food, friendly staff, relaxed and romantic atmosphere (thanks to loadshedding and the candles at the table😁)..."
Leané Nel
"It was very nice. The food was very tasty and the staff friendly and helpful. Can recommend to go..."
Marianna Pienaar
"Absolutely amazing food and wine selection. One of the places that you must visit when in the area. Consistently amazing food, great setting and..."
Micheal Botes
Mzansi
93/100 (2033 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Healthy
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
African
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Street Parking
Live Music
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Buffet
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved our night out at Mzansi! It’s a real cultural hub in Langa, with local musicians, delicious and authentic South African food, and a..."
Miranda Miller
"Amazing food, everything was to die for and the staff and music so lovely. Best experience of Cape Town! There is nothing like having local food from..."
Cynthia Santos Tejada
"This is not your run-of-the-mill place to visit. Nestled deep in the heart of Langa, a couple kilometers off downtown Cape Town, Mzansi Restaurant is..."
Myron Mendes
"This is a must do in Cape Town. Mike was amazing and made me feel like I was at home. There is no better place to eat authentic local cuisine than..."
David Solecki
"This is a MUST-VISIT on your Cape Town and South African Trip, regardless of how long you’re visiting or the purpose of your trip. We simply..."
Austin Leonard
"Had a beautiful reception from Mama, She welcomed us with so much love and warmth. The food was 5 Star, she is the best African restaurant I have..."
PHELO PMKWEBELANA
"An amazing place to go. They have delicious food that is made from scratch and is used from local ingredients. The desert there is so good. The whole..."
Bertha Duong
"Lovely food. Such a homely place and definitely going to take my friends and family there once I return to visit Cape..."
Sanele, Sabalaza Mthembu
"Our evening at Mzansi was magical, full of love and filled with great authentic food. We listened to live music, heard the story of how the..."
Tyler Hanzel
"First time and it was spectacular! I enjoy jazz music and this is just the place to be for old school jazz and the perfect place to enjoy a real..."
Wine Drifters
"Highly recommend this home (restaurant). Located in a township, but do not pay attention to those who say this area is dangerous. The owner (Mama)..."
Sergio Medina
"This is a wonderful place. "You are home." The host proclaims. He explains that everyone is free to pour their own wine, grab their own beer. The..."
David Ewing
"This restaurant was amazing. The food was so good and the people were all very nice. Thanks for a great..."
Scott Witkowsky
"I've been to Cape Town twice, and I'm so glad I found out about Mzansi Restaurant this time. I don't even know where to begin, but let me assure you..."
Joshua Scott
"Great place to eat - but it's so much more than that. Mzansi is a great place to learn about hope, respect and love and to get a glimpse of how life..."
Johannes Scherer
"Words cannot describe e just how awesome this experience is. Whether you are a local or international visitor you have to do this. It's perfectly..."
Andre Blignaut
"Amazing dining experience! I did not know what I was going into, as another person had made the booking in my party; and on the way, the Uber driver..."
Christian
"We went to have a dinner at Mzantsi Restaurant after my brother's graduation on Friday, 9 April. We didn't know what to expect, because none of us..."
NOSIPHO MABADI
"We felt looked after from the moment we entered Langa until the end of our wonderful evening. Mzansi has amazing home-cooked food and the most..."
Gabriele Vilyte
Harvest Cafe & Deli
92/100 (390 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
African
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
African
American
International
Cafe
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Breakfast
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Eggs Benedict
Juice & Smoothies
Café
American
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African
Café
Seating
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Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Sean & Lloyd have created a tranquil food lovers dream in the vibey hustle and bustle of the Bo-Kaap. You will find this hidden gem through the..."
Stewart Langley
"My new favourite place in Cape Town!! Gorgeous, tranquil decor, all cream, wood and plants, views for days and most importantly, the most delicious..."
Samantha Reynolds
"Zahira.... you run the deli with love and passion! Always go out of your way for me and my clients when we arrive. Great food, freshly squeezed..."
Bash Kariel
"Service is fantastic, such happy friendly staff! Life changed by the Sunshine Latte! This is for sure the coolest new spot in..."
Victoria Angel
"Awesome place. Service and food is top class. Highly..."
Shane King
"It was the best breakfast I’ve had in like forever! I can’t wait to go..."
Deon Brand
"Had a fabulous experience on Saturday. The restaurant was really busy, but the manager was super helpful, staff friendly and our orders came out..."
Reinée Terreblanche-Brand
"Amazing food, stunning views, awesome people. The best spot in..."
Charmaine Sherwood
"My new favourite spot! Freshly squeezed juices and delicious healthy food. Great views and friendly..."
Jamie Lee Moncrieff
"Amazing place, beautiful views and even better..."
Sean Moncrieff
"What a gem of a place! Amazing food, good vibes and epic..."
Rasikh Syed
"Great food, great views, great company! New brunch spot in..."
Mikaela Jade Krenzer
"Best damn Team, eggs and hollandaise sauce in Cape Town!... and hey that little pup ain’t bad either!..."
Keegan Van Zyl
"A great addition to the city with excellent service, incredible views and delicious, wholesome food! So far I've had the same brunch twice, because..."
Emma Jude Jackson
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
90/100 (304 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
"Portion size is really important to me! So, I found this restuarent to be better in portion size than Addis! Staff are very friendly and the food..."
Shubha Bhat
"Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Really nice food, the coffee experience is a must (and is reasonably priced). We had the veggie and meat..."
Shaun Snyders
"Decided to give this little place a try after seeing a deal from Entertainer. What a lovely restaurant. The service was excellent, really attentive..."
Charné
"I love Ethiopian cuisine and have made it a personal goal to dine at every Ethiopian restaurant in Cape Town.  Last night we dined at Lucy, named..."
Francoise Hannah Phillips
"Walking in off the street, it doesn't look like much - but the magic happens upstairs. A wooden staircase on the side of the bar leads you to the..."
Cape Foodie
"Looked for a spot to have coffee & dessert after supper and decided to try something different. In honour of Heritage Day we ventured into this..."
Charl Esau
"They have a authentic food, in a authentic place, everything there is decorate with Ethiopian culture. The girl who attended us is from Ethiopia and..."
Lucas F. Sousa
"Delicious food, beautiful decor, great service. Full service restaurant that truly focuses on the experience, especially if you go in large groups!..."
Lin Po
"Amazing Ethiopian food and great service. The waitress told us a lot about Ethiopian food and culture. It was a remarkable experience. Totally worth..."
Pablo Damián Lavinia Oblanca
"What a lovely and special place. The kindest service and most exciting food experience in Cape Town. Very lovely restaurant, we would definitely..."
Elise Otto
"Absolutely gorgeous food, very friendly staff. Extraordinary. We loved it... Will sure come back at our next visit if cape Town. We were 5, ordering..."
Sarah Leila Falcao
"This restaurant is a must! They serve one of the most delicious Ethiopian cuisine I've tried, the portions are generous, their vegetarian options are..."
Angela Ximenström
"It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The waiter was fantastic, telling us all that we needed..."
Naledi Nobaza
"Cool ambience, really wonderful service and the food was pretty good as well. The injera was on the drier side and the drinks were ok but this is..."
Darshan H
"Great service and very special kind of food and eating. Definitly something to try. Had a great experience even though we were already a bit late,..."
Nick Ceccon
The Diplomatic Bar & Restaurant Pty
90/100 (509 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Lamb
Sit down
African
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great place for breakfast all day! Very friendly staff, good coffee and snacks. You can meet there for a business lunch or bring your laptop to..."
Tina Dreisicke
"Ive been eating here for years and OH MY GOSH their buffet of salads are the best EVER! Always consistent quality. Got that perfect crunch with the..."
Watercolour Art in Cape Town
"Food was good, service a bit slow. Will definitely visit..."
Chantal Naidoo
"They have HP sauce! Great food, staff and atmosphere. Loved our breakfast here- thank you. Manager has a great sense of humor…..."
Nic M
"Yesterday i stumbled across this place in the middle of Cape Town...What beautifil service my son and i received while having breakfast there.I had..."
Sylvia Wyngaard
"Very friendly service & cosy location, also a lot of locals come here - which is always a good sign. I've loved the eggs benedict, but smoothies &..."
Achim Schmieder
"Although not halaal, we did enjoy a hot cup of latte' just to warm ourselves. Piping in by chance, most beautiful decoration that can take you back..."
Sulayman Noordien
"I love the place. Tge food was very nice. I ordered BMH Beef Burger, it was..."
Tsepo Mohlomi
"Loved the coffee! Prices are reasonable however service was a bit slow so keep in mind if you are in a hurry. Will be back to try some of the other..."
Michelle van der Vyver
"Chai Tea was a little to intense. But the carrot cake was amazing. Food my colleagues had looked delicious 😋 good portions and great..."
Morne Rudolph
"This guys make my favourite ever egg benedict in Cape Town! They use a wholegrain mustard hollandaise that I just can't resist...The coffee shop..."
Fernanda
"Great for your morning coffee and freshly baked home maid treats. Tastfull menu with surprising affordable..."
Yolandie Badenhorst
"Loving the new location. The owners and staff are extremely attentive. Lovely coffee and great brunch..."
Winslow Schalkwyk
"Great breakfast/lunch spot! Very friendly and accommodating staff! Our server even took the time to invite us back for..."
Ryan Wilhelm
"Great lunch spot with freshly made chunky sandwiches and friendly..."
Daniel Subramaniam
Addis In Cape Ethiopian Restaurant
90/100 (2417 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
African
Ethiopian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Stews
Pancakes
Salad
Curry
Prawns
Crepes
Cakes
Sit down
Ethiopian
Healthy
African
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Street Parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great service, very understated and friendly. I loved the food and presentation. A very full and satisfying..."
Sathia
"Definitely worth a visit to try a new cuisine but I'm unsure Addis in Cape is a must visit if you are on a short visit to Cape Town.  My boys who..."
John Public
"A wonderful and hopefully authentic experienceA meal great for sharing with friends and enjoying casual company. Fun flavors to widen your..."
Kudzai Sachikonye
"What a fantastic experience!! The atmosphere is so authentic, with friendly staff telling you stories about the Ethiopian traditions and experiences...."
Jomari Steyn
"I loved it!!! Amazing vibe, beautiful location and service. One of my favourite in CT!! It is definitely my favourite african "authentic" restaurant...."
Benedetta Giugliano
"We love discovering "new" places and cuisines and Addis was one of those golden finds (Thanks Entertainer!)From the get go I was in awe of..."
Lucinda Villain
"Great food, nice music downstairs, great deals and what I like to think is an authentic Ethiopian vibe - I've never been so I can't be sure. Everyone..."
Nqobile Msibi
"Great authentic Ethiopian cuisine, a unique dinning experience. Communal eating, great for family and groups of friends. ✨👌🏾 great range of..."
Mpho Makwana
"It was a good experience trying out the Ethiopian cuisine. The place had Ethiopian feel with the seating arrangement and serving in the traditional..."
3 Spoons
"A wonderful dining experience under dimly lit lights with a nice decor and a great ambience.The staff is courteous and takes all the pain to..."
Suvendu Pattanaik
"Been at Addis in Cape a few times, most recently yesterday. I love Ethiopian food and must say that AiC is excellent. The set menu is a good deal and..."
Carlos
"Addis CapeI’ve always considered myself an adventurous eater, so when I received the invitation to dine at Addis in Cape, an authentic..."
Mario Arendse
"Such a peaceful relaxed vibe on such a busy cape Town street. Food is to die for, a completely different eating experience to your normal..."
Kyla De Bruyn
"High class service! Definitely recommend ordering the Set Menu which includes a starter, 8 pre-selected main dishes, coffee/tea and desert. Its a..."
Jessica Lew-Muñoz
"Truly an authentic Ethiopian experience from the decor to the food. We enjoyed our meal seated at a small circular table. When the food came, it was..."
Anuschka Wischnewski
"Addis is an experience in itself. The staff are so great and knowledgeable and really add to the whole thing. Don't expect to be seated at..."
Jess Abrams
"Addis in Cape has an extensive gluten-free menu. The aromatic flavours of the herbs and spices, combined with the fantastic service, is a real..."
Jennifer Van Riet
"For people trying Ethiopian cuisine for the first time please go for the set menu to get a taste of everything. The concept is very interesting. They..."
Nilanjan Dev
"I keep going back! From never having tried Ethiopian food to wishing I could go home and make it, Addis in Cape really gives you an authentic..."
Nikita Cloete
"Have eaten here twice and have enjoyed the experience both times. Such an amazing authentic spot serving up good quality food. Portion sizes are..."
Claire Victoria Henderson
"This is a place we just keep coming back to. The atmosphere is sumptuous and the food even more so. Even the aromas in the restaurant will tantalize..."
Popsi
"My boyfriend travels to Ethiopia often and could not wait to share the experience with me.On arrival you are greeted with friendly staff..."
Cambré Acker
"Very interesting place to say the least! Service is outstanding and food is very tasty. I loved the experience and the story behind this place. A..."
Chantelle Lamusse
"This is one of my favourate places to eat. Iv walked numerous times past it in the CBD but never tried it out. After my first encounter I kept going..."
Shauny D Foodie
"If you haven't had Ethiopian food, don't worry.The staff are very helpful and completely make you comfortable as if you are at their home...."
Shoaib Ahmed
"Wonderful and authentic! Great food. Friendly and helpful waiters. As a coeliac it's always a mission eating out ! I ate everything ! No gluten in..."
WN Van Tonder
"We were dragged into this place by friends and I'm really glad they brought us. I've tried Ethiopian food before and never liked it much, but addis..."
Charné
"I love exploring diverse terrains and when it comes to food, I’m fussy – but not at the cost of my curiosity. The experience I had at the Addis..."
Raeesa Naik
"I always appreciate a dining experience that is more than just eating, and you get this here! From the get go, we got a warm welcome. The tables..."
Megan Bellinger
"The whole experience at this place is incredible, from the wonderful starters, incredibly tasty main courses and baklava and lemon sorbet to die for,..."
Kelly Boekhout
"One of my best restaurant experiences to date. Awesome service, great food. The waiters really go the extra mile to make you feel special and..."
Johnelle Olivier
"Wow! I don't even know where to begin. Our parents came to visit and we wanted to experience something new and different. Not Burgers or Pizza...."
Mariska Hasi Muller
"I have been wanting to visit this little place for so long, and finally the day has arrived! Myself and my partner went for lunch, and we..."
Juanita Rene Stears
"I was a bit sceptical because of the fact that I purchased a Groupon to go here (the expectation is that most restaurants skims off on service and..."
Ivanna Abigail Kemp
"This is a very interesting place that I didn't even know existed. You eat these pancake like rolls which you roll of by hand, use as a pocket and..."
LeMarc Gouws
"We've been dying to try Ethiopian food in Cape Town and jumped at the chance when we saw a Groupon for Addis. I had always heard great things about..."
Tafel Vir Twee
"Looking for something different?This is the spot. A completely different dining experience where food is served the authentic Ethiopian..."
JotterJo
"As always a great experience - good food, wonderful service and a relaxed atmosphere! Try the platters/combos and the Ethiopian Honey Wine...."
Audri Wolf
"Addis in Cape effortlessly transports diners to Ethiopia for a taste sensation. A great atmosphere is created by the friendly staff and local music..."
Nicholas Hochfelden
"What a treat! I love how different this restaurant is. The food is delicious, and sharing a meal on a giant "bread" plate between you is fun and..."
Jaclyn Woods
"What a lovely setting and atmosphere. I loved that it really felt different to most places. The food is truly authentic and very tasty. The flavours..."
Melissa Delport
"Loved this place! It creates a real authentic Ethiopian feel, the staff are super friendly and helpfull to 1st timers. The food is DELICIOUS!!! We..."
Leraine Boshoff
"Went here with a group of friends and at the waiter's recommendation we all took the set menu at R255. The set menu included a starter, dessert and..."
Monique Van Tonder
"Amazing atmosphere. They're lunch menu is great. It's a 6 meal combination. It's super filling and has so many interesting flavours. The whole..."
Lu Cas
"Had my birthday dinner at Addis in Cape. I love Ethiopian food and have tried this cuisine in many restaurants in the US and Europe. This was my..."
Dipäyän
"Unique experience at Addis. Traditional Ethiopian eating was a new and different experience. Tasty food and good service. They also have a wide range..."
Stephanie Manne
"Excellent. It was so good that I overate :-) Really good Ethiopian coffee as well. Ambience was basic, but I guess true to the theme. I..."
Jitin Nagpal
"The food and atmosphere was absolutely amazing and introduced me to a whole culture I knew next to nothing about. The ritual of hand washing felt so..."
Celine Jansen Van Rensburg
"Had the pleasure of having my first Ethiopian meal at Addis. My palette gets excited by the idea of having different textures and types of food in..."
Khosi Nkambule
"After a missing reservation (we called twice to confirm numbers) I really enjoyed this mostly authentic experience. They offer an extensive and..."
Nicole Sochen
"Had a mixed platter, really loved the lentils and chickpeas. amazing sorbet, great coffee served with popcorn. Nice ambience and very friendly..."
Erin Coe
"My friends and I stumbled upon Addis in Cape whilst strolling down Long Street in search of a dinner venue. Being Joburg natives, we were completely..."
Thirusha Reddy
"Wow!! What an amazing experience! The food is awesome, it really becomes a family affair when everything you eat gets served on one dish and you..."
Adi Van Breda
"The service is always great! They know what they are talking about. I could take my own wine, no problem! The food is always great. Spice and fresh...."
Beverley Du Plessis
"This place is quite a lovely experience. From sitting down in low chairs to washing your hands to the coffee ceremony. The staff are friendly. The..."
Lianie De Kock
"This place is a place which takes you to places, do spend some time to read through the menu although the waiter will recite it for you. You must try..."
Hannah T3
"Well. We have had a wonderful server, Michael! He's truly a treasure! He explained.The entire process of the food and after we chose our platters..."
Charlotte Snyman
"An absolutely fantastic experience! I'm not usually one to experiment with exotic cuisines, but this was definitely a chance worth taking! I..."
Bronwyn Coltman
"It might look like this is on the expensive side given the area, but it is worth it! Great ambiance and great food. Totally recommend the prawns,..."
Caio.simoes
"Such an amazing authentic experience, the food was delicious and the service was excellent! Try the 3 course set menu. Highly recommend going with a..."
Claire Sharwood
"Wow wow wow! The food was amazing and the service even better. Definitely worth the try if you are in the mood for something new. Coffee ceremony..."
Michelle Sampson
"For an authentic experience Addis must be on your list. Start with their honey wine which would be deliceous with lemon and soda or as a base for a..."
Debbie Bergmann-harris
"I would recommend to make a booking as it gets quite busy, being popular with tourists and locals alike. The food is very delicious and authentic..."
Mademoiselle Nomad
"It's a great authentic Ethiopian restaurant. The experience and food is great! It's meant to be enjoyed with friends. Just don't accept a "free" wine..."
Mseezy Mcanyana
"Hey everyoneWent here on a double date on a Friday night. It was busy but we didn't need a booking. The staff are super helpful, which is..."
Dylan Thomas
"Great food and authentic ambiance. I have been to the one in Dar Es Salaam and fell in love with the concept and food. The Cape Town restaurant,..."
Dishen Govender
"If you're looking for an authentic evening with that something special, Addis will not let you down. Seated around knee level tables on authentic..."
Dale Bedford
"Really fun and social, great to go as a group. The waiters perform typical Ethiopian "rituals," You literally eat your plate - the food is served..."
Annemie Rabie
"A friend and I were once walking around this area and stumbled upon this brilliant little hideaway! We were transported to another country with their..."
Sianmckb
"High end Ethiopian food. Great atmosphere, very well-prepared food and the staff is friendly. Food is served quickly and the portions are..."
Kyle Kapital
"You can't eat the table but you can eat the plate (a sponge-like pancake).A complete and genuine cultural experience with tasty traditional food..."
Georgie Lockwood
"UPDATED NOVEMBER 2016:Addis remains consistently good, and we try to visit it whenever we're in CT. Favourites are the shimbera asa wot, misir..."
Grant & Sam
"Having a meal at Addis entails a whole lot more than just filling your empty belly. As you enter the restaurant, the aroma of frankincense fills the..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"This place is boss. The ambiance is very relaxed. Clearly, the decor team put a lot into making the place what it is. The service is excellent. The..."
Lewis Vusumuzi Dube
"I have been to their sister venue in Dar es Salaam (Addis in Dar) - this one in Cape Town's central City Bowl area is equally good, if not better...."
Suhail Sameer
"Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! Was wonderful to see Senait again after seeing her last year at Addis in Dar! Highly..."
Anzelle Johnson
"I am well acquainted with their sister restaurant in Dar es Salaam - Addis in Dar - so was quite pleased to be invited to the Cape Town version. The..."
Jonathan Keytel
"Halaal FriendlyVegetarian and Meat optionstl;dr: good food, wonderful ambience.The food is a communal experience, and is..."
Irfaan Imamdin
"As an African cuisine rookie, I went for the no-brainer, try-a-bit-of-everything set menu - the starter and main meal were as delicious as they were..."
Mishka Latib
"Took some friends who were new to Ethiopian food and we were all well pleased with the the experience. Nice funky atmosphere, good service (if a..."
Steve Barak
"Good service, nice atmosphere, interesting decor.Food is of good quality and communal eating experience is quite nice. A bit on..."
Christian
"Good decor, nice atmosphere, very central location, pleasant service. Overall, I thought the food was a bit pricey compared to other Ethiopian..."
Julie
"Overall excellent place and would definitely recommend it.Food is great! however their service can be lacking some times. Last time we were..."
Rahul Jain
"Totally new and unique experience and great to be able to taste another cuisine from..."
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Afrolife And Pitso's Kitchen African Bar And Restaurant
90/100 (265 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
International
Cafe
African
Grill
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
"I dont say this often but OMG!! The food was Incredible flavour. I had beef stew and Gail had hard chicken. The textures and spices were spot on...."
Michael Mischke
"Yummy food and very friendly waitress. We wanted to try some real African food and we asked the waitress to advice us what to order. It was very..."
Do Ho
"Excellent restaurant, service customer, food, ambient, everything very good. I really recommend to any one! Good..."
Allan Conte
"Delicious, authentic African food in the downtown of Cape Town. The waiters were incredibly nice and lovely, specially Sam. I took mutton tripe and..."
Rodrigo H.
"The food there is very nice, i would gladly recommend it to anyone who likes traditional food.....Afrobar Pitso's..."
MZUYANDA FENI
"The food is AMAZING, fresh and order was served in a very reasonable time. Only downside is the energy of the waitrons, we looked abit silly waiting..."
Sixolile Mkoko
"The food is great...It reminds me of my late grandmother's cooking but they need to hire more people.I can't be waiting 20mins for my food and drink...."
Donnovan Faranando
"The best restaurant in Long Street Cape Town, if you craving African food please check the place out. The food is delicious..."
Nwabisa Bokotho
"Lovely place, good food, good music. Trendy..."
Prince Ngwenya
"This really is an African plug 🔌. I enjoyed the food and the..."
Rendani Sidogi
"Oh my goodness!!! I can never get over their food. Love the authenticity of the flavours. Really the best place to eat in Cape Town. Everything just..."
Ongezwa
"Best quality of authentic Xhosa food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Literally no exaggeration whatsoever, it honestly felt like home cooking, and..."
EShenxane
"This Place is amazing. We've been looking for a tribe meal for some time, got to Mama Africa and we were told we have to book online, we asked..."
Eddie Motshana
"Feeling nostalgic about home and the food or you just want to treat your taste buds on a wave of great flavour? This is the place to visit, the..."
Xolisani Yawa
"Excellent restaurant with high quality and well priced and (for Cape Town) unusually authentic South African cuisine. We had a medley of tripe,..."
Eric Borlaug
"My boyfriend suggested we try the place out and I don't regret agreeing to it. I had the pork trotters which were pretty close to how my grandma made..."
Oratile Seabi
4roomed Ekasi Culture & Food
89/100 (255 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
African
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious food with amazing service. Our waiter, Masixole paid perfect attention to us and didn't hesitate to tell us the whole back story of Four..."
Kim Windvogel
"We had a great lunch here together with friends from the US and Finland. Abigail made it very fun for the kids to make their own burgers and my..."
Jessy Lipperts
"Absolutely loved this place. It's run by a family. Mom is the chef, dad is the manager, kids receive us and take the orders. It is quintessential...."
Rethabile Tsupa
"AMAZING!!! So much fun, sooo welcoming and soooooo tasty. We spontaniously dropped by for lunch. The 4Roomed team was amazing. And the food super..."
Hendrik Stroscher
"This place has the best tasting African food. Umleqwa was so yummy. For your Kasi tours try this place..."
NATASHA KHOAHLA
"Simply put: the best place I ate to in South Africa. The food is local, subtle and simply so tasty! Great vibes and amazing social entrepreneur chef..."
Hervé Roquet
"Amazing food and set up is great. Keep up the good..."
Nomaphelo Lupuwana
"A bit pricey for locals but we'll positioned for tourist who wants inconceivable..."
Lisema Matsietsi
"American visiting Cape Town and decided to visit 4Roomed. Was a little nervous at first but the food was amazing and the people even better! I..."
Toure Owen
"Had a really great time here. The food was really nice and the service was great. Be sure to bring your own drinks, the don't serve alcohol. Their..."
Esther Moloi
Robinhood Burger & Grill
89/100 (262 ratings)
Restaurants
African
German
African
German
American
Bar
Pub
American
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
German
African
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"If you looking for decent burger you cannot go wrong with Robin Hood Burger & Grill. I loved the decor, the food and the outstanding service. It is..."
Pravesh Valab
"This was such a great experience! We ordered for pick up one night and ended up there for dinner the next night. When I called to place my order for..."
Jasmin E
"The most delicious burgers ever! They tasted absolutely amazing! There is a lovely courtyard at the back, which is where we sat, it's nice and cool..."
Stacey Lee
"Loved the vibe here - very cosy. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Delicious food (particularly the chilli cheese fries) and even better..."
Miché Easton
"Food fabulous, atmosphere great and service friendly and at good pace. Love the decor, music and location!! Staff super..."
Annelie Asaram
"This is a charming place with an amazing selection of burgers, I was particularly impressed by the veggie and vegan options. The burgers are huge and..."
Sasha Beharilal
"I loved my time here! The burgers were amazing and the Long Island cocktail I had was worth every buck. They have happy hour during weekdays. That's..."
Wamucii Mwaniki
"Overall a very pretty atmosphere for a relaxed date or just to grab a bite with friends. Their menu is a bit on the expensive side but I did enjoy..."
Laurencia Mayo
"Loved, loved, still loving it. Proper sized burger meal that was juicy with all the right toppings. But most of all the staff was the cherry on top..."
Kay Adonis
"We had fun and Good experience , the place is welcoming and the waitress are very..."
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Karibu Restaurant
89/100 (8257 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Grill
African
Beer restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Schnitzel
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Ribs
Lamb chops
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
African
Grill
Beer restaurants
Wine Bar
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I had an amazing lunch at Den Anker. The breathtaking views of the mountain and waterfront added a delightful touch. The menu showcased a variety of..."
M Wilson
"Great atmosphere and setting. Even though Table Mountain was covered in cloud, what a beautiful setting. We did not have a reservation but reception..."
Yul Cupido
"Stunning view of harbor and mountains. The food was amazing and the service was great. Definitely warrents another visit next time I am in CT. The..."
Kogie Ramsamy
"What a lovely evening. It was our first time. We loved the atmosphere of the place. The food was good with a lovely view of the harbour. Our waiter,..."
Valerie Cupido
"Lovely food and attentive service. We had just arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday night and fancied a meal in a relaxed atmosphere. We first headed to..."
Gavin Russell
"A really beautiful restaurant at The Waterfront in an ideal position for lovely views of table mountain. The food was delicious and service was..."
James Johnson
"The restaurant is beautiful and the view even more. We had a starter with steak and a main with Kudu. Both were a bit over cooked. Tasty, but over..."
Marietjie Du Toit
"Absolutely order wine with whatever you have for a meal. Burger was great. Tuna was nice. Fries were okay. Wine was the..."
Andrew Limas
"Situated with amazing views, Den Anker, provides a combination of Belgium/Dutch Food with sights of Table Mountain, sea lions and the general..."
Jip Jonker
"Waltzed in without a reservation and were instantly greeted and helped. Given a table and offered a high chair for our infant. The wine selection is..."
Stefan Bussels
Jordan Ways Of Cooking
87/100 (1396 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
African
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were there yesterday cool vibe especially, since it's in the (Lokshin) however we had to pay to enter (R50pp) when we arrived around 7pm dont know..."
Sonny Mc'kezma
"Best local restaurant in Capetown, secure parking, soulful music that blends very well with your food and drinks, friendly welcoming..."
Knox Mobile Bar
"Absolutely amazing experience! Chef Jordan is a legend!!! Great food, brilliant service and an amazing venue! Keep up the great..."
Ryan Shields
"I and my family enjoyed the Food and atmosphere, please 🙏 improve the service..."
Thandekam Mditshwa
"Great food, good service and the vibe was great. The only downside for me was when we wanted to pay and we had to wait for the speed point machine..."
Skincare Tv
"The food is exceptional! The vibe is fantastic. And the service very very good, very friendly waiters. Only thing is, you must be willing to wait for..."
Lonwabo Billie
"Had a great time with my friends.... And the food is so delicious..."
Squash Mvunyiswa
"The food was premium, the atmosphere is elite, the music was a bit soft because we were sitting outside. I'd recommend having smaller tables so they..."
Namhla Black
"If you ever told me I could go to Langa and eat the best vegan meal I have ever tasted in my life I would believe it- after today! JWC was a master..."
Shivani Ghai
"I was amazingly surprised by the quality and cooking skills of this little restaurant in Langa! The dishes were very..."
Joël Theisen
"Was awesome being my first time in Langa and at Jordan Ways of Cooking food en service was..."
Ashwin Clint Philander
"Jordan Ways of Cooking is a beautiful place in Langa. Great food, people love it for its meat. The staff is nice, very clean and neat place. I really..."
Angelo Landers
"If you want an authentic Langa experience from food to the tree in the middle of the restaurant with viby music and friendly service, then Jordan's..."
Edith Kennedy
"Kasi experience was great. The food was amazing. The people were great. The music was on fire. Absolutely loved every moment of the time that I was..."
Gugu P. Ndamase
"I had a good time hanging out with a tour and enjoying the vibe, music and..."
JAndre Booker
Janse & Co
86/100 (1123 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
African
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Octopus
Lamb
Fish
Beef
"An exquisite dining experience. Chef Arno absolutely nailed it! (and the pricing too!) The simple sophistication - from the floors to the beautiful..."
Amanda Grose
"We enjoyed a fantastic lunch in this beautiful & edgy new space today. The food is absolutely excellent and ingredient-focused, the service is..."
Janlo Van Den Heever
"Had dinner with colleague on Wednesday 27th December. A great new space in town, decor stunning, service great and without doubt fantastic food. No..."
Christopher David Godenir
"Great impromptu lunch at #janseandco. If you enjoy casual fine dining – go now – while you can still pitch up without a reservation. Try the raw..."
Michelle Koegelenberg
"Spent our 2 year anniversary at Janse & co. What a special evening, from the staff to the food to the decor it was absolutely..."
Ash Bradley
"Great service, beautiful ambiance, great menu, food was..."
Dani January
"I saw the new space under construction yesterday, it’s going to be lovely and quite special, just like Arno &..."
Nelson Hill
"Outstanding food & great service! How every restaurant should be..."
Linda Whitfield
"Absolutely fabulous - focused on the art and sanctity of the ingredients. Pure and..."
Nicola Venter
"A night to remember with the best food i have ever had in Cape Town. The waiter was great and honestly humble for such a fine dining experience and..."
Clyde Terry
"Absolutely fantastic, with some seriously good solid cooking backed up by great service and quality wines, will be back..."
Oliver Cattermole
"Amazing food and people!!! Go and check them out..."
Anica Du Toit
"First time I went there. It was excellent. the presentation of the food, the taste and the concept were very good.Best pop all was the..."
Suraj Singh
"Absolutely loved this experience. The food was amazing, see photos, the service was incredible with fantastic recommendations. I love the dramatic..."
Lisa
"The restaurant is larger than what it looks on the outside. Love the black/grey simple decor. Service was incredible from the host to the waiters...."
Tselane
"A real foodie experience. Creative menu. Relative small portions, but you decide the number of courses. Beautifully prepared and presented, though..."
Fismer
"Had an early lunch as part of restaurant week in april. What a discovery! Food was excellent, service too. I had the most amazing carrot dish. Wow!..."
Chantal Muller
"This is a 9 star rating. It would have been a full point score if one dish that just shouldn’t have been served unbalanced wasn’t so please..."
Catherine Kannemeyer
"We went for lunch and was pleased to fine that that restaurant design and decor is superb. They only have a tasting menu and the portions are small..."
Alray P
"Simplicity is sophistication here. Chef & Owner Arno is adventurous and elegant in his creativity. Great value for such artistic food. New ways of..."
Claire Gunn
"Awesome experience. Despite of a very LOUD and UNPLEASANT young lady yelling her jazz off, we managed to have a delightful dinner. Portion was great..."
Felipe Amarante
"Hottest new restaurant of 2017 - must must dine here. Perfect wines to pair as well. Read about them on Inside Guide and was inspired to try so..."
Jenn L
"Really great experience, god interior and a really considered menu which uses sustainable methods and techniques in both farming and sourcing..."
Brent Morris
"Janse & Co is something special. It was named best new restaurant in the Eat Out awards last week. How to summarise? Remember how you would make a..."
Andrew Trench
"An ingredient driven menu that incorporates a range of wild and foraged foods, but manages to completely transcend any faddishness typical of so many..."
Donovan Kirkwood
"Great dining experience! Cool restaurant, amazing food. Love the idea of selecting the number of courses you want. Service was great..."
Luciana Barreto
"Oustanding restaurant, excellent fine dining, remarkable service... I am running out of superlatives here...."
Aleš Kocourek
"Janse & Co has a posh air about it, but rightly so, since it really is a fabulous dining experience. I would venture to say its better to sit in the..."
Jess Green
"Beautiful food, with inspired flavours made and sourced with..."
Katelyn Allegra
"I believe that the kitchen at Janse and Co is creating some of the best dishes I’ve ever had. They were interesting and compelling, the ingredients..."
Michael Hauser
"My husband took me here for my birthday and this place certainly didn't disappoint. Food, service and drinks were original and outstanding. We..."
Michele Macnab
"Took our friends from the UK here as we wanted them to experience some unique tastes from the local surrounds, having an inkling as to what we could..."
Daniel Smith
"An amazing experience. Dishes cooked by very passionate chefs who have a fresh look on tastes and textures. All the ingredients are sourced locally..."
Graeme Green
The Africa Cafe' Restaurant
86/100 (1564 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Salad
Tapas
Curry
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Beef
"We visited Africa Cafe by chance on a google search when visitors from overseas wanted a local dining experience and I must say it was an absolute..."
Cariane
"Absolutely loved the experience and the food! Decided to make a reservation after seeing all the positive reviews and hearing good things..."
Vanessa Hazel
"I love this place. Family style meal with interesting flavours. You don't get to pick what you're having but you don't need to. There is so much food..."
Mya
"The Africa Cafe was such an amazing experience for our last night in Cape Town. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed into an incredibly..."
Trisha
"Well dressed traditional dancers come to entertain diners with singing, dancing and beating of cultural drums. Cheese, chick peas, sauces, cassavas,..."
Kevin Yong
"Africa Cafe is run on a great concept. The table is served dish after dish of fragrant, traditional African dishes which are shared between the..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"The africa cafe is a good place to try african food. Just make sure you go with a big appetite because they serve a LOT of yummy food. The lamb and..."
Vinayak Mahtani
"The Africa Café was an absolute treat to visit. From the beautiful decor to the delicious food, everything made me feel right at home. I..."
Anja Van Der Spuy
"Aah Mother Africa! How I love thee. For myself African cuisine was a boerie roll and some pap. How ignorant of me. I attended the Zomato foodie meet..."
Ryan Mulders
"Dinner at The Africa Café was an incredible experience, they serve a feast of foods from all over Africa. It is part of the African culture to not..."
Melissa
"AfriCAN. What a lovely experience. Great food. Great company. Great vibe. You don't need to be a tourist to come and experience this awesome place...."
Phillip Black
"What an amazing hidden gem!!! The Africa Cafe serves an incredibly authentic African Feast . From delicious sweet potato cheese balls rolled in..."
Leila Osato
"This place is great, I love the fact that you can experience different types of food from all over Africa. This is a great adventure, a real treat to..."
Matthew Dunbar
"Amazing restaurant! Awesome vibe! Would recommend for tourists as well as locals! Great food, great entertainment! I'll definately be back!..."
Lisi Lahlah Badenhorst
"I came here with a group of about 12 people from different parts of the globe, and enjoyed an authentic African communal dining experience. The feast..."
Reshmi Muringathuparambil
"This has really been marketed as a tourist venue but I think more locals should go try it out.  We have been on two occasions, first with family out..."
Cape Town Foodies
Arnold's Restaurant
86/100 (2993 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
African
Gluten Free Options
European
International
African
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Cheesecake
Ribs
Burger
Curry
Café
International
African
European
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"South Africa is known for braai and meat particularly. One of the things I longed for but never had the opportunity to during the safari trip to..."
Eat Like Ushi
"I always enjoyed Arnold's, chilled vibe, friendly staff and reasonable prices,the eggs benedict is a favourite, i was abit disappointed when i saw..."
Jeremiah Albertyn
"Breakfast institution - consistant and always get what you expect. Great food, great service, and a lovely smoking area. Never dissapoints! I..."
Johan Oberholzer
"I have been coming to Arnold’s for their before 7am breakfast special for years. It’s such a bargain - we paid R90 for 2 breakfasts and 2..."
Aletha Jeftha
"every one is so nice here and there is real value for money!Love Arnold's!Food is always delicious! What I have had here:..."
Yajna Gold
"Food was lovely. Love the concept of an all day breakfast. However, your Mike's breakfast is far less food than the Chef's breakfast and it is priced..."
Millien Milla Hendricks
"I have been wanting to try out Arnold’s for a while. Decided to pop in for lunch and see what it was all about. Before coming in I had a look at..."
Chris Rafael
"A homegrown brand - Arnold’s is very popular! The locality with table Mountain View brings exclusivity to the place. The ostrich sausages are..."
Get In My Belly
"African Delight Not the traditional style of African cuisine, however the contempory twist works. My starter of West Coast muscles was..."
Chanel Fivaz
"We really enjoyed our meal here. It was clean, the music was pleasant and the service was above average. We had an ostrich burger which was well..."
Jaryd Kay
"Went on a spontaneous mission to Arnold's the other day as I felt like Eggs Benedict cos I'm new on that scene, and oh my hat! Did not disappoint at..."
Carlyn Philander
"Decided to try out Arnold's for breakfast today! I had the Mike's breakfast and was a little bit underwhelmed by the presentation! The poached eggs..."
Sarah Mcghie
"Me and my sister tried out Arnold's breakfast today, was a bit disappointed with the portion size of mikes breakfast but was an enjoyable meal! I had..."
Lucy McGhie
"It is a good place I love it. I been there many times and everytime it is great. The manager is always there and available. I go there have coffee at..."
Hesham El Masry
"Ostrich steak and the vegetables were delicious, service was super quick and our waiter was very polite and friendly. A nice homely ambiance...."
Pete D
"Tried Arnold's this past week for breakfast. Pretty average experience, was definitely expecting a bit more. Overall things were okay but I felt like..."
Anisha Pillay
"I had breakfast at Arnold's recently and the first things that I noticed when we looked at the menu is that it very reasonably priced. The ambience..."
Jaynisha Patel
"Arnolds is quite a household name amongst Cape Tonians, as it's been around for a while. Waiters are friendly and accommodating but service was..."
Nicol Miller
"Delicious food. Super friendly, efficient staff. Breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner. This place never disappoints. A real Cape Town..."
Diane Moretti
"Don't have much into say about the setting or the service per se. It's up Kloof.But I'm really really chuffed at this breakfast.It's great..."
Mbali Msimang
"Breakfast at Arnold's kloof street was amazing, we settle for a 3egg omelette with your regular toppings and the chefs breakfast. The food was great..."
Gerschel
"Had a 3hr break between lectures so I decided to get some work done on my laptop in town & Arnold's was the prime spot for exactly that (Shoutout to..."
Danieljake
"Arnold's gives you the impression that everyone there has been there many times and have become regulars. The breakfasts are nice and simple. They..."
Lesley Street
"I went by Arnold 's on an early Saturday morning with my partner. It seemed rather busy so make a reservation if you can to avoid disappointment...."
Craig Barnes
"Great breakfasts, especially if you had a rough night the night before and the service is always great! Can get quite busy on the weekends but well..."
Cynthia
"My regular favourite watering hole when I still stayed in CT and what a pleasant surprise to see most of the old faces again. Hugs and handshakes all..."
Godfrey De Meyer
"Love the breakfasts at Arnolds and it's great for some beers with friends, it looks neat and clean, the breakfasts are well priced and the staff hive..."
Wez_Undercover
"Arnolds is a great breakfast spot in Cape Town. Their eggs benedict is awesome and full of flavour. I've never tried any of the other meals but they..."
Carin
"We popped in at this eaterie well-known for its double-up breakfast (that's right: 4 eggs!) but opted for their Eggs Florentine and my partner had..."
Lindie White
"Went to Arnold's a little while ago and went for their early bird breakfast specials. My friend and I got there just before 7am and we had a lovely..."
Oxford Comma
"Located opposite the Mount Nelson Hotel, they have an outdoor seating area as well as a dining area inside. Here you will find almost the full..."
Sharese Hunt
"Arnold's is one of those places where you can go, enjoy a meal and chill with friends. We decided to go has it was Saturday brunch and we had an..."
Glen Hunt
"What a delightful place. The breakfast was well priced and we could not complain about anything. The bacon was crispy, eggs was just as we wanted it...."
Roelof Van Heerden
"Free wifi..Good Food...R20 before 7 breakfast special. ..loyalty card available. Will definitely recommend this place to others..open before actual..."
Andreas Botha
"Great for breakfast. Fast and unpretentious. Wonderful waiting staff. Free range eggs. No soya milk. Solid with good food. Great spot for watching..."
Wikus Du Toit
"We went there for tasting the famous special dish and our expectations were satisfied. we had the "4 game" dish and all the choice were very good!..."
Paolo Del Greco
"Amazing restaurant! It has such an unpretentious and good vibe about it. We sat outside and the waiter who served us was fun and definitely added to..."
Simira
"Not a bad spot for breakfast, the food was decent and good portions size, though the service was a bit slow due to the restaurant being so busy...."
Peter
"Why would you tell people that this is a restaurant? This is a bar with an unusually extensive snack menu. Everything about this screams a place..."
Ben Rhys
"Arnold's is easily in my top 5 places to eat breakfast in Cape Town! Great food at very decent prices and the service is always really good..."
Rachel
"Had a great breakfast, excellent poached eggs and very good value for money! Had very poor service but the breakfast was yumm which made up for it......"
Jami Priessnitz
"The service was terribly slow and inefficient but fortunately their food really made up for it. Had a breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also..."
Yanir Grindler
"The food is brilliant and the service is great. We ordered sirloin steak and chicken burgers. The waiter, Eddie (see photo attached) was very..."
Jacques Van Zyl
"Super early morning breakfast special - ridiculously welk-priced, good spot for coffee and efficient service. A popular spot for locals. Open from..."
Catherine
"We had supper here on a Friday night. We had the warthog ribs and the calamari steak with linefish. Both portions we're sufficient and well cooked...."
Simone
"Arnolds, what can I say besides how great it is! I am there nearly every weekend, or at least wish I could be.Their chef's special is such a..."
Megan Bellinger
"Arnolds is my nr.1 place to go to for breakfast in Cape Town. I've been there numerous times and never had any problems. There's no excessive waiting..."
Sal
"The eggs benedict on their homemade (i think) muffin bread. need i say more.One of my favourite places for breakfast. The location is great..."
Lauren Arendse
"Great breakfast spot in the heart of Cape Town. Great coffee and great food at really good rates. Usually the perfect place to go if it was a rough..."
Sherri
"I had the most delicious breakfast here. I can see why this is a popular hotspot - the menu is appealing and the food is delicious. I would recommend..."
Coral Le Roux
"Awesome coffee shop to have the best breakfast and great coffee. Been there numerous times when they were jam-packed, yet the service didn't suffer..."
Frik Brits
"Arnolds is a reliable place that has great breakfasts for next to nothing and delicious dinners. The two times I have been to Cape Town I have always..."
Tristan Lopes
"Wow! What service! Unable to get to Arnold's because my car was broken down, they sent a vehicle to pick me up so that I wouldn't not miss my Friday..."
Fred Levy
"We have been dying to try Arnolds after many of our friends have raved about the breakfast. We figured we'd give it a try for lunch and got the..."
Tafel Vir Twee
"Now excuse me when I say this but this place is my savior after I've had a rough night out. They make the most incredible eggs Benedict oh my gash...."
Emile Doubell
"Want to start your day off on a great note - stop by here for their R20 breakfast and great coffee and a little catch up with the colleagues. We used..."
Kelly Rae Gifford
"Been going to Arnold's on kloof for years great food, breakfast always the best. lunch burger ostrich style hit the spot will be back..."
Gavin Stander
"What can one say about Arnold 's. The early bird breakfast is definitely a winner and the staff are always willing to tend to your needs. The game..."
Wayne Reid
"Always a viby Sunday breakfast stop. Early cappuccino only R10. Reasonably priced breakfast, and tasty. I can personally recommend the flapjacks and..."
Mornay Elizabeth Schoeman
"Arnold's is one of our regular haunts. For a cheap and cheerful breakfast you can't go far wrong. Lunches are more on the pricey side but sometimes..."
Nicole Bramhill
"Their Chef's Breakfast special is the best value for money breakfast in Cape Town. Combine that with great service, friendly staff and a cheerful..."
Andrew Lynch
"Arnolds is your typical local weekday supper restaurant. There is nothing fancy, romantic or fun about this restaurant...BUT perfect for a quick bite..."
Nicole Vrede
"Arnolds is always a winner for a weekend breakfast with the crew. There is always a vibe and crowds of mates coming together. The service was a bit..."
Wellness In The City
"Nice breakfast spot. Reasonably priced. Gets quite busy. It looked much better after they have done the renovations. The staff are not always that..."
Lori Claire Cape
"Awesome vibe and friendly competent staff. Good for lazy breakfast/brunch after a big night out with friends. Coffee is good too. Had dinner once,..."
Robyn Amy Hunter
"Arnolds is well known for the early bird special and that's what drew me back. That, and being the only place in town open before 7am. The special is..."
Nick BG
"A great breakfast spot, though everyone in CPT surely knows that. We went round for an early morning weekend breakfast. I had the salmon eggs..."
Eben Daniels
"One of our newlywed traditions that we started is to always stop here for breakfast when we are in CT... Great vibe, and love to watch the CT..."
Candice Dingwall
"One place that will always consistently give amazing quality and great tasting food every time! And so well priced too. One of my favorites..."
Chad Rayner
"My first time at Arnold's. A place I have often walked past in kloof street but never stopped to go inside. What a pleasant experience . Had the most..."
Linda
"Easily one of my top 3 favorite places to have breakfast in Cape Town.Arnold's is also home to one of cape town's best eggs Benedicts -..."
Britney Beeby
"Hands down, my favourite breakfast place in town. The breakfast special is always tasty and well priced. Wonderful staff, cool vaab. Go there, go..."
Wade Witbooi
"Always my choice of breakfast with a hang over, a double special and their orange juice normally does the job, great value for money and always..."
Collin Allin
"Had drinks and snacks with the Twitter crew tonight. Managed to be there for happy hour. Drinks are good and snack basket was good too. Good value..."
Carl Thomas
"Food was good but a bit pricey being a student. Service was exceptional and food and drinks came out quickly. Great experience. Great spot for..."
Robert Gifford
"Reliably consistent food quality and service. Good range of game dishes and all day breakfasts make Arnold's worth a visit. Catering to tourists..."
Nicola George
"The old breakfast favourite. They do things well, friendly and the food is always of a good to high standard. Never managed to make it..."
Martin Evans
"Very good service on offer, we were offered two complimentary wines with the diner which was a 1st! I totally enjoyed the funky chicken dish & am..."
Brent Currin
"Tried the strawberry and passion fruit mojito and wow did they make it so strong, I could barely finish it. The seats are quite uncomfortable, the..."
Andrea Lauren Kraak
"Arnold's is the place to be on a Saturday or Sunday morning! With great breakfast to choose from and yummy coffee's! Best thing after a Lions Head..."
Welmie Loves Food & Wine
"Great stop early in the morning. Business breakfast with a colleague. Large coffee is really large and excellent quality. The breakfast options are..."
Jacques Schroder
"Lovely spot for breakfast. Had a light meal: bacon, camembert and spring onion croissant with an iced coffee. Food and Service was good, need to..."
Lise-Mari Gillespie
"Amazing place for breakfast and dinner. The food is really good and the people very nice. 100%..."
Rossana Oliveros
"Excellent breakfast! One of the waitresses is super nice, the other one not so much. I'll definitely return despite the unwelcoming..."
Leon
"I love this place. Their food is so delicious, on this day I had their classic burger (I forgot to take a picture of the burger), carrot cake with..."
thabile seerane
"Went there three nights in a row on my three days in Cape Town. Food was delicious. Nice evening view of Table Mountain and Devil's Peak at the sun..."
Richard Thomas
"Great restaurant, with several South African meat types that are really good. Kudu is above all, highly..."
Nicolò Pomini
"Kelvin was so kind and accommodating, despite me coming right as they opened Had the perfect cup of coffee to start my day and a beautiful stack of..."
J J
"This place is my new go-to spot for a Sunday brekkie. Breakfast is served all day, the food is impeccable and the staff is very friendly. The prices..."
Raquel Peters
"What a nice find. We really enjoyed our dining experience at Arnolds. The food was prepared with care and very tasteful. I will definately return..."
A Fourie
Timbuktu Cafe
85/100 (1245 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food and service is amazing. I loved the eccentric vintage feel of the decor and shared platters. Definitely an experience worth trying...."
Tanweer
"I’ve only ever seen you-tubers trying platters like the one in the picture and have always been curious to try the cuisine. It was a first time for..."
Cheryl Coetzee
"I've been here several times over the past few years and I'm never disappointed. The staff are friendly, the setting is relaxed and inviting and the..."
Kin De Kock
"Honestly, the best Ethiopian place I've been to in both Cape Town and Joburg. The atmosphere is cosy (with an amazing music playlist), the service is..."
Vicky
"I’ve passed this spot a few times but never stopped for a meal. That changed and I’m glad I visited. This place can best be described as an..."
Chris Rafael
"Such lovely staff and their juices are to die for! My friend and I popped in here after a long day of shopping and it was such a joy to speak to the..."
Alex Short
"Let's get one thing straight: I have been visiting Timbuktu for nearly three years now (I think it switched ownership, or management within that..."
Zoë Fraser
"Such a wonderful evening with my family. Amazing service from the one and only Waiter on duty (shame!!! Poor guy) absolutely loved the food and the..."
Gemma Scholtz
"After years of walking past Timbuktu, I decided to try out this Obz gem with a close friend. Firstly, I was pleased to see some bits of Amharic at..."
Thabiso Beau
"Such a gem of a restaurant that few know about 🙈So authentic! You don’t even feel like you’re in a restaurant- you feel like..."
Emily Boolsen
"Decided to give Timbuktu a try after a Sunday morning hike, so glad we did the food was full of flavour and great for sharing, my partner and I had..."
Jessy Da Silva
"My new favourite chill spot. This place has a great ambiance and an authentic feeling. The food is crafted with love and the staff are great. They..."
Manna Storom
"I adore this place! One of Cape Towns hidden gems. The service, staff and ambience is just perfect. Timbuktu is very small and intimate. I love the..."
Nina Formanek
"Lovely spot in Lower Obs. Went on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The waiter was very kind, he offered to go purchase a bottle of wine for us at a store..."
D
"Quite possibly the best value for money meal in Observatory with the most wonderful setting and staff. An unmissable experience! All meals here are..."
Stefan Rautenbach
"I love this little place! Everything about Timbuktu Cafe is great - quirky vintage decor, wonderfully friendly service (hey, Philip Mon! - And sorry..."
Ami
"What a nice experience. Service was really good. Felt so welcome in the restaurant. And the ambiance is perfect. Will definitely go there again...."
Ulrich Cronjé
"Absolutely amazing!!! I've been to some of the "best" restaurants in Cape Town but this extraordinary culinary experience puts them to shame! A..."
Mia Kruger
"Very cute little space in lower main in Obs.Nice layout, friendly staff and corkage is free which is always nice. Food is well priced and..."
Wez_Undercover
"After a long day at the beach and walking around Capetown, a few friends and I happened upon this restraunt excited to try something new. We were..."
Bizzy Palmer
"Always used to pass this place but last night decided we should go in. The atmosphere was breathtaking. I really wasn't expecting it. The food was..."
Apol
"Cute authentic Ethiopian restaurant in a beautiful spot in Observatory.The Foods layout is gorgeous, tasty and the portions are filling.You..."
Tafel Vir Twee
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Obs. the service is always awesome and friendly, the atmosphere is so colourful. its basically a time warp..."
Miss Mollie
"Three of us popped into Timbuktu last night for an early dinner. Great relaxed atmosphere with good authentic Ethiopian fare. The Tibbs and Veggie..."
Kerryn Rehse
"I had an excellent meal here tonight. It's now my favourite Ethiopian restaurant. The food was delicious, which is good because the portions are big...."
Jonathan Bertscher
"Delicious, healthy, amazing atmosphere, lovely staff. They're ready to prepare vegan options of veg dishes if you ask your waitron. I wish more..."
Anna Selmeczi
"We came here for a birthday with 7 people for dinner and were welcomed into what is a unique, warm atmosphere. We sat outside in a cornered off..."
Hugo Martin
"One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. BYOB for now, no corkage. Bring cash. Combine the veggie sampler and one of their meat dishes for a..."
Elise De Kock
"The first thing you need to know about Timbuktu is that (at the time of writing) it does not yet have a liquor licence. It says they serve alcohol,..."
Aparna Jayachandran
"Welcome to Obz Ethiopia! Great new place, same brilliant food as the Madam Taitou family. We had the veggie sampler. Great vegan options..."
Zani
"Still have vivid dreams about how good this place was half a decade later. Visited it almost weekly, never found another Ethiopian restaurant this..."
David Sebrechts
"Wonderful experience , the various and tasty delicious food prepared and served with ... Love ! I higly recommand the platters (big enough for 3/4..."
Anne Sebagh
"Certainly a very intriguing yet romantic place. The food was exotic and delicious. The Ethiopian pot coffee was divine. I would love to return to..."
Mr S Plumbly
"Worth the experience, would definitely do it again. A cultural experience best shared with friends. Try a meat tibs platter and veg sampler to..."
Damien Naidu
"Wow wow wow. We love this place. A real taste of ethiopia. Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Advice...change the music to more..."
Justin Banton
"The Timbuktu vibe is great.. Not only is it a quiet place with a great rustic feel to it, the hosts are amazing and very welcoming and make you feel..."
Niko Wezna
"It was me and my wife's first time eating Ethiopian food and we LOVED the experience and will definitely eat here..."
Oliver Gawe
"Beautiful restaurant with lovely garden. Veggie sampler and fresh juice were delicious. Service super..."
D M
"I had such a great date at Timbuktu Café with my girlfriend. The atmosphere was incredible, the music was devine, the service was exceptional. We..."
Eugene van der Merwe
"Absolute delight! Great restaurant with delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options. The quaint decor and great service just add to the beauty of..."
Yesim Numan
"The decor is over-stuffed quirky pub, and in fact when the Ethiopian restaurant took over from the pub that was first here they didn’t change..."
ekes gonini
"Never had Ethiopian food before, but the waiter made an excellent recommendation and it was delicious. Looks very unassuming from the front, but once..."
Catherine Leng
"**Vegan review** I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is consistently delicious and affordable. We always take the vegan veggie sampler👌..."
Lien Vanneste
"We had a lovely 'first' for Ethiopian food at Timbuktu. Surprised at the tangy taste of the injera but it mixed well with the rest of the meal...."
Kirsten Nel
"Food there is delicious, portions are good and prices are fair. The environment and the experience of eating with your hands makes it unique. The..."
Gabriela Eugenio
"I really Enjoyed my time here, I was warmly welcomed by Solomon, my first time partaking in Ethiopian cuisine was really good, the spices that they..."
Ryan Reyes
"Love the quant look of this place aside from the AWESOME Ethiopian food!..."
Charmaine Smith
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
85/100 (4885 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Wine Bar
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ribs
Prawns
Shrimp
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Steakhouse
Fusion
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Accepts Visa
Gift Cards Available
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had an amazing lunch here. The view is spectacular and the service is on point. We had chicken livers, bone marrow, pork chops and the selection of..."
Jason Delport
"I dined at this restaurant seven years ago and it literally remained impressed in my mind, so much that I couldn't wait to return once more. Very..."
Caius Bernardi
"Visited on Saturday for an early dinner, the place was actually very full considering the bad weather. So, no, really outdoor seats were..."
Ryan Miller
"Great seafood platter, although more expensive than in other places in Cape Town, but I understand, this is a prime touristic..."
Alice Terweduwe
"Belthazar Grill & Seafood Cape Town The right place for lovers of wine. An incredible collection of wines available here. The seafood is what we went..."
Clarina Emanuel
"Ordered prawns and rib eye steak. The prawns were really good and we were given all three sauces- garlic, lemon butter and peri peri. The salad..."
Silky Silky
"Excellent food and dining experience. Very busy, thus happy that we booked a table earlier the day. Amazing selection of food and wines, with staff..."
Chantal Steenkamp
"Lively restaurant with a great menu and wonderful South African..."
Graham
"Deborah was amazing.. lovely ambiance Great views..."
Lisa Mtombeni
"Steak, wine and service done well. Nice vibe. Great view. Its why people come to Capetown for..."
Nick Duggan
"All was perfect … place was nice … food was outstanding … The only thing I didn’t like that the waitress was asking me to pay 10% extra for..."
Abood Taher
"There was too little time spent there I was disappointed when they didn't have the wagyu burger on the day I went but they made up for it with great..."
Linley Smith
"The service at Belthazar remained unmatched. It was absolutely amazing. You are seriously spoilt for choice. From their wines, to their food. The..."
Steven Patouris