African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

Galbi Restaurant

84/100 (1797 ratings)

Restaurants

African

Korean

Asian

Barbecue

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Pork

Beef

Salad

"Read the reviews and decided to try it. Wonderful restaurant. Fabulous galbi cooking at the table. Great service. We didn’t make a reservation and..."

Karen Kuhel

"Great vibe, great experience, fun! It's definitely a great place for a new type of eating experience. The service was on point and the food was..."

Midhu Sunnyraj

"Went to Galbi for dinner with family and the atmosphere was great for people of all ages. Cooking your meat at your table allowed for conversation to..."

Lynne Leigh Low-Shang

"Great selection and decent price considering the expense of imported ingredients. A little smokey inside but great compared to bbq in Korea...."

Enzo Forgiarini

"Honestly one of my favorite places for dinner! It is quite pricy so it's not a weekly thing I'd recommend, but definitely for special occasions!..."

April Jou-An Yao

"Great atmosphere. Good company. And interesting meat selections. But very tasty cuts. Good starters and sides, but don’t fill up with them. A..."

Brent Thomas

"Galbi was a real treat and we just loooved being able to cook our own meat. The Safari platter for 2 could definitely feed more than 2 people so that..."

Nqobile Msibi

"Galbi... What an incredible experience. I tend to gravitate to restaurants and cuisines off the beaten path and Galbi delivers like few others. Being..."

Shalen Mohanlall

"What a great place. Such a fun-social-chatting-sharing meal experience. Great flavor combinations, really good meat quality and a surprisingly wide..."

Merwe Van Niekerk

"The food was good, as good as it can be when you and your friend who has never braai'ed before are cooking, the atmosphere was super cool, it was a..."

Paige Anderson

"Lovely little restaurant tucked away in town. I ordered the sirloin, warthog, ostrich and chicken. The warthog was super flavorful and once on the..."

Aimee Allison

"For a full African safari culinary tasting, try out Galbi's Restaurant, a korean restaurant where u get to grill your food sitting right at your..."

Food Guru Snapper

"Myself and my friend (whom I normally restaurant with) have been wanting to come to Galbi for ages so yesterday we finally managed to go.First..."

Chad Marks

"If you adventurous and looking for a restaurant that's different then Galbi is definitely worth a try. The restaurant setup is amazing for a catchup..."

Zaid

"Management is always nice, friendly and helpful here!3 words to describe my experience: fun, delicious, slow3 words to describe the place:..."

Yajna Gold

"Galbi is a nice culture experience. Went there to experience the combination of Korean and South african. Galbi reminds me of a fondue where you cook..."

Verlynn Johnson

"Galbi, albeit a little rough around the edges in terms of waiting times etc, was a really cool culinary experience. I love settings which allow you..."

Bhavini Bhagwan

"Hidden away down a rather dodgy looking alley in Cape Town CBD, this place is definitely worth a try! All the meals are South African inspired..."

Alastair Waldeck

"Galbi is a great restaurant if you are not in a rush to eat and in the mood to enjoy dinner slowly over food conversation.The experience of..."

Natalie

"The Venue is great, and the experience is quite unique, but it could do with some air conditioning - the venue was quite hot! A great evening though!..."

Damien Jack Anderson

"My favourite restaurant in Town! Love their food, and as a regular customer, if you want to taste a real Korean meal, I would recommend Galbi set !!..."

Jen

"Walk down a small alley and experience a brand new culture in the heart of CBD, The prices are not too bad and the beer selection is very good. The..."

Adrian De Graaf

"Came here with my boyfriend for dinner on my birthday.We used the entrance off Bloem Street which is up a weird little alley with Fairy..."

Sara Lohmaier

"If you're looking for a Korean BBQ experience, look no further. Order a bunch of raw meat and cook it to your liking on the grill, wrap it in a..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Had such a wonderful night at galbi, the staff was friendly, very helpful and explained everything so well. All our food was good, the warthog was..."

Michelle

"Great concept! Food took a bit long coming out of the kitchen, which is a bit surprising given that it's unprepared. Friday evening saw a well known..."

Llew Adamson

"One of the coolest eating experiences ever!! It might get a little smokey but the novelty of grilling your own food is worth it. My favourites..."

Nicolecupido2

"We final managed to visit Galbi, and we were not disappointed! This is a great place for supper, you get to have great conversation while..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"New experience for me- cooking for myself at a restaurant. Hadn't ever had- didn't think I would enjoy it but surprisingly I did! Had the ostrich..."

Nel

"An great eating (and cooking) experience. The service is great and the food is amazing especially the Seoul chicken wings. I always have fun when I..."

Lyle Curry

"Love this restaurant to bits. Always have a good time and excellent service :)Whenever foreign friends come down I recommend going to..."

Mish Winterwolf

"Such an awesome experience! Venue: The venue from the outside doesn't look like much but don't let that fool you. It is beautiful inside..."

Tracy-lee Splinter

"What great place. Food was great. I like the fact that you can ring a bell on ur table and like magic a waiter appears. Wish I could so that at more..."

Theo Van Zyl

"After teaching in Korea you will never be quite the same and your taste buds have matured in a sense getting use to flavours you never thought..."

MellaB

"I would highly recommend Galbi! We joined our friends for dinner and had the most delicious food. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Can't..."

Kirsty Allen Probert

"I love this place with a passion. I have been wanting to try Korean cuisine for a long time and I finally did. The food is beautiful. The kimchi..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"An interesting Korean -African fusion restaurant , just off Long street. The alley you have to go down can feel a little dodgy at night time, but..."

Francesca Favero

"The term nou gaan on braai is so south African . So what do you get when you combine a good old fashioned south African barbeque with Korean..."

Craig Shalekoff

"Galbi is down an alleyway along Long Street, which immediately gives it a hidden feel and makes for a quieter evening away from the hustle of the..."

Claudia Penny

"I have been keen to come try Galbi for ages and when my brother was in town this past weekend, I thought what better time. Walking down the alley way..."

Zanel

"Oh my gosh this was amazing. There wasn't anything we didn't love. I have to say though, we tried the spinach side as part of the Galbi set and it..."

Ruby Bunjun

"Fun fun fun! The only time I've ever had a braai with my other half and he's allowed me control of the tongs! The hostess/ waitress was..."

Sheryll

"My first K-BBQ experience and I was not at all disappointed! Opted for the traditional Korean Galbi Set which was delicious! The ingredients were..."

Rrbex Noms

"A different experience for those who really want to try something new.The food was sumptuous and the menu quite large so I ended up sampling a bit of..."

Mwinji Siame

"Was very excited to visit Galbi, only had good recommendations from friends. I really enjoyed the experience. Got confused with the menu but other..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Great to experience something new for a change, braai your own food Korean style! Helpful staff, nice music and an interactive eating experience,..."

Neil Moll

"I liked this place a little to much. It must be the Afrikaner in me but damn what a smart concept. Braai your own food and the sides are amazing...."

Wez_Undercover

"Yum, yum, yum! Galbi is a South Korean fusion restaurant, and is a great spot for dinner. The ambience was great and there was a good mix of..."

Catherine

"If you like asian BBQ and craft beers this is the place you would want to be. Very nice vibe with copper air vents for all the tables. The price is..."

Dennis Chiang

"This place is a must try for all! If in Cape Town ever.... please visit this place!The service is so amazing, they have a bell, yes a bell..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Truly a unique and amazing experience! The only palace I have ever visited where you are the 'chef', basically braaing your own food using the very..."

LeMarc Gouws

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself here. I was a bit hesitate firstly because of the location of the restaurant, it felt a bit dingy. But once I..."

Vuyo Renene

"Galbi, where have you been all my life? I've been looking long and hard for a fun place like this that serves great food. (However, in this case, you..."

Coral Le Roux

"What a fun and yummy dining experience! I've been really into Korean food lately, so I was super excited when Galbi popped up on my Zomato when I was..."

@MzansiGirl

"Had a birthday party at Galbi and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Preparing your own meat and the wide variety of venison was a treat and kept the..."

Gustav Neethling

"Great for an interactive night out with a group of friends. Think it's also best suited to visit in winter time as it gets quite hot in the small and..."

Grant Lange

"Galbi is awesome!Concept: self-cooking. Each table is equipped with a little cooker inset into the centre and you basically grill your own..."

Jaclyn Woods

"Went here for dinner and had quite a good time. The open.fire place with the food to grill on yourself was great fun and very social. Some of the..."

Pia

"Fantastic experience! My friend found this place down an alley in town which she said did Korean food. We entered and found a bright and busy..."

Kelly Frielinghaus

"Off the bat, the only problem with this place is that I can't go back too soon - you really just can't have too much fun and because I really want to..."

Asher Weinsein

"From the moment you enter Galbi's, it's an experience. Situated in the centre of town in a dingy alley, the entire atmosphere is completely..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"This was one of my favourite restaurant experiences I have had in a long time. Walk through an alleyway and enter a restaurant that has a grill in..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Perfect little hidden gem in the middle of all the chaos of long street night life. Intimate and cosy great for a date night with a twist. Do it..."

Zeenat Noordien

"I love Galbi! You don't just come here for great food. The whole Korean bbq experience is just awesome! The best way to do it is with the platters as..."

Kirsty Donald

"This really is a little hidden gem - such a nice spot for a date or to go with a group of friends. It is a very interactive dinner and a nice way to..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"The term "fusion" may be starting to become overused in the restaurant industry, but Galbi is truly a fantastic one of Korean BBQ and South African..."

Klara Aizupitis

"The galbi restaurant is tucked away in a little shopping complex on long street. The entryway was decorated with fairy lights and looked beautiful. ..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Such a cooool experience! I highly recommend this place to anyone in Cape Town who is looking for a different dinner and want to entertain friends...."

Nicole Vrede

"Galbi was so lovely and really something different. This restaurant is so warm and intimate which is perfect for cold winter dates or a night out..."

Nicole Forbes

"Love the idea of cooking your own meat at the table! Very cool! Not for the faint hearted as there are a few different types of meat on the menu...."

Justine Lawrenson

"Have been to Gabli a few times, I always enjoy the food and try something new every time I go! The DIY part of the experience makes it very memorable..."

Leila Osato

"Always an enjoyable night out. Venue better suited to small bookings, as their grill system can only really comfortably cater to four people at a..."

Sue-Ann Fourie

"I absolutely love this place! Not only is the food tasty, it's a unique and interactive experience. Each table has their own little "braai" and you..."

Jenna Manthé

"Celebrated my 21st birthday at Galbi as well as took my BF there for his birthday!! Great staff especially Bridget!! Tempura veg and the Rustic mash..."

Michelle Moller

"On arrival you notice a miniature braai built into the tables and look at the menu. A few glances in I had to get the warthog steak on the grill with..."

Msomi

"We went to Galbi on a whim, with very little expectations. Was nervous for all of two seconds as I walked through the alleyway off Long street..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"We were recommended to Galbis and weren't disappointed. Having lived in Asia we are always on the hunt for some true flavours and hubby's kimchi..."

Debbie Bergmann-harris

"We went to Galbi to celebrate my husband's birthday. We wanted to experience Korean cuisine. Out total bill - 4 adults - with soft drinks came to..."

Food Ninja

"My first taste of true Galbi (North Korean style cooking) and enjoyed it thoroughly.Decide to try this exciting new (to me at least) style..."

Piglet

"First place I've been to where I pay to prepare my own food. This Korean style restaurant has got it right with a unique experience and in the heart..."

Cptboytjie

"As far as authenticity is concerned Galbi gets close. For those who have no idea what Galbi is, in Korea it is like an indoor braai. They provide..."

Dylan Thomas

"Fun evening at Galbi in Cape Town. Definitely a recommended group dining experience. The cooking of your own food makes this Korean Barbeque..."

Emily Kate Smith

"Loved Galbi! Loved the vibe and that you can braai your own meat to your liking. It is always a great evening when you socialize with friends around..."

SvN_lovedining

"Got 2 free glasses of wine because I booked with Feastfox between 5 - 6 pm and ordered a tasting menu for 2 (great value for money, the pork is..."

Fernanda

"Great experience, this is something different and different is always good. Great drink selection and the food is yummy. Basically it is a fancy..."

Wessel van Deventer

"Interesting experience where you have the option to order raw meat/fish and grill it yourself, complimented with precooked sides or hot pots. The..."

Vikash Parbhoo

"This place is a hidden gem, if you want to try something different especially as a group you have to try this! You basically recieve your food raw,..."

Michael De Wet

"Galbi is Korean BBQ restaurant. They serve good quality food . They have good variety of meat . spending time around 1:30 to 2 hours at the..."

Yasser BinSaeed

"Brilliant atmosphere. It is a unique way to dine, grilling your own food, at your table. They have a wide variety of game meats, from kudu to zebra...."

Nicolene Hellstrom

"I am so glad I discovered this little place! It is tucked away in one of the small streets leading to Long street. We enjoyed having a little private..."

Bianca Lucas

"Walk down a small alley and experience another culture while being here in South Africa. The prices are not too bad and the beer selection is very..."

Adrian de Graaf

"What a cool experience! And definitely we'll priced, although not cheap. The staff are very friendly, and the tables are equipped with a call button..."

Claire Owen

"Really great restaurant and experience. Reasonably priced. It would help if they gave you cooking instructions though, especially for the more exotic..."

Leanne “Lakshmi” Phillipson

"It was quite a wonderful experience to cook your own meat as you were eating at your own table. The wide selection of meats was great (the zebra was..."

Genevieve Chetty

"Asian style menu with local offerings to mix it up. Cook your own meats on the grids to your liking. Have a zebra loin, Wildebeest sirloin or a..."

Dylan Allison

"One of those hidden gems, in Cape Town. Great for a group of 4+ to have a leisurely long dinner. The range is great, from Tempura to Wildebeest..."

Sharon M

"Very good staff. The food was delicious. You have to order the banchan unfortunately. The South African twist was cool with the different meats. The..."

Tiffany Son

"Great intimate place for couples or small groups, prices are beyond reasonable and a fun experience. Definitely worth the..."

James Oliver

"I absolutely love this restaurant. Had my first semi korean food experience here and have been back 5 times already, will definitely be back again..."

Diandra Damonze

"We went early so it was rather quiet. The service was good and the food well priced too. It is a completely different dining out experience from most..."

Abrie Traut

"Great place, delicious food, friendly and quick staff. It is so much fun to “braai” your own food!! There’s a lot of choice in meat and side..."

Serena Verbon

The Village Idiot

83/100 (3197 ratings)

Restaurants

African

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Curry

Burger

Wings

Ribs

African

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Outdoor Seating

Television

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Cool, trendy Vibes! Absolutely beautiful women & Men. Hip and pretty happening especially some nights, (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Bring enough..."

Marc Lurie

"Cool vibes, great drinks, amazing food and friendly service. I loved the decor and music. Totally a place I’ll come back..."

Glen Hunt

"Superb experience... seriously some of the best food in Cape Town! (Everything tastes amazing) Can't seem to get enough! Great venue, staff and..."

Rick Harrison

"Been here so many times and keep coming back again and again and again. We even have a what's app group with the same name to arrange our visits...."

Jo Pelser de Freitas

"Guys!! Whoever the DJ was on Saturday night... Give that man a Bells!! Seriously their music selection was on point!! Thanks Village, you guys never..."

Keegan Van Zyl

"Had a girls night here and it was really amazing!!! The manager was super nice, the waiters are on point and the barmen are just fantastic at what..."

Bianca Erwee

"Very cool spot. The muscles were to die for. Unique flavours in the muscle..."

Deborah Orford Lacey

"We were three that just had dinner at another restaurant close by and wanted a few after dinner drinks. Well , the place was vibey, interesting and..."

Wessel Landman

"What a great place, super friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more and..."

Rene Janse Van Rensburg

"This place has everything , food , vibe, dance and pool - fun times to be had..."

Betina Swart

"Love this place, real friendly with great beer and a great atmosphere. Definitely a regular spot to..."

Kerry Scoular

"Awesome vibe and food �� totally love this..."

Nicole McKnight

"Went to village idiot as this was the happening place in cape town. They had Halloween setup. The place is quite good for food and party. The music..."

Sumit سوميت

"Friendly waiters..."

J Glover

"I was impressed with the price of cocktails as well as the calamari portion which was huge! The quality was a average however I have awarded this..."

Yajna Gold

"Heard about the place via the app..We went after work one evening to try it out..Didn’t think much of the place from outside..but once inside cozy..."

Jp Van Geuns

"Amazing vibe and incredible food. Loved the service too. Try the bunny chow with curry and the braai. It's a quintessentially South African place..."

Fallan Menezes

"House beers are brewed by Boston craft their pilsner is extremely yeasty and the larger fruity (Not to my taste... but if you like that kind of..."

Michael Dowden

"So at the end of an amazing foodie week in Cape Town we find the jewel in the crown. I had the Brai Special, a mix of BBQ meats, absolutely..."

Stephen Duggan

"We arrived, the atmosphere was very welcoming and warm and quite hipster in my opinion but I thought it was a lekker spot. Lots of young people..."

Cassie Sandler

"What a lovely place! I had a great time here with friends. The music and vibe was just perfect for an after work dinner during the week. I kept..."

Ru M

"I was at The Village Idiot for after work drinks. The beers were ice cold and the service was quick and friendly at at the bar, albeit the fact that..."

Jaryd Kay

"Had the brie board, great steak, loved in medium rare and the other local food like poe was really interesting, gave a good British pub vibe..."

Hardik Sejpal

"This restaurant is lovely I went on an evening after first Thursday's so it was very busy . However, the waiter still managed to pull through with..."

Tess Yieke

"Met up with a friend here for early evening drinks. Pleasantly surprised that they had a happy hour on a Saturday! Half price for everything! We..."

Aletha Jeftha

"First Thursdays are a 'thing' now, and as such, last night, we ended up, on a recommendation at The Village Idiot on Loop Street. The Village Idiot..."

Lauras World

"I think I’m a little old to be frequenting bars these days, but found myself at The Village Idiot for drinks for a friend’s birthday. As a..."

Bryan Vally

"Very interesting decor here. Which other gastropub has a full size Ostrich at the bar? The music is great and some nights there’s a DJ. Great vibe..."

Sinako Cetyiwe

"One of the top bars for a party on weekends! a good proper local jol. Been disappointed to find no vibe on weekdays last few times. Also went there..."

Kiana Pereira

"Some people write off this place as a yuppie hang-out but I feel it evokes a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially in winter thanks to all the..."

Kezia Swanepoel

"Setting and decor is so unique and beautifully done. Loved the music and atmosphere and lots of different spaces to select from. Food was also good..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Upon walking in you're greeted by friendly staff, sublime atmosphere and a place extremely well themed. Tucked away in the CBD, it's difficult to..."

Lucianrajah

"This is great spot, chilled vibe, indoor fireplace for the cold days. Service is great, and the food is good. Lovely spot for lunch or..."

Cynthia

"We came here for the Pulled pork sandwich and beer special. We were pleasantly surprised! It was really good and you can't beat the price. We..."

TK Boulais

"I like this restaurant , even in couple or with friends. Very good burgers and drinks. The space is fun and relaxing at the same time. It's the rich..."

Pusm

"The food is good and the portions are big. This for me was the kind of place you go to have drinks with friends and just have fun. Don't expect a..."

Neil Smith

"Had supper and drinks at The Village Idiot yesterday, place was clean, service was great and food was tasty! Nice portions and affordable..."

Lauren Marcus

"Loved it! Food was great, loved the seafood sosatie! Service was great. Ambience was great too, lovely crowd of people and very diverse. I'll be back..."

Jill Casserley

"Great vibe! Traditional South African food. The rooibos ice cream and dark chocolate brownie is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Service was excellent! This place..."

Anneliese Schuring

"Had some farewell drinks here tonight and I must say the place around 4-7pm is so full of ambience. Great music and very attentive waiters. Totally..."

Naidooselona

"One of Cape Town CBD's best. Food is outstanding and the vibe is always first class! Great for a night out or after work drinks. Will return..."

Simon Spurr

"Our office frequent The Village Idiot. Great spot- good drinks, attentive waiters and above average pub grub. Really good party on a..."

Magically Nick

"We visited The Village Idiot on a Tuesday evening which happened to allow us to experience their Mates special. There are also other specials on..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Absolutely loved the decor and ambience as soon as we walked in. We ordered the braai board, hot taxi wings, a side salad and old school lemon tart..."

Monique

"It was my first night in Cape Town and went there since it offers dinner and drinks. I ordered a burger, it was probably the best I had in my..."

Rand

"Very nice decor and atmosphere, good drinks, but the main reason for the 5.0 rating is that the burger is one of the best i've ever had in my..."

Wael AK

"Ladies night started out with a Bang at Village Idiot! The waitress was friendly & extremely funny. She made our evening when she kept those..."

Era Ace

"If you want to eat quality pub food and don't want to find another place for drinks after, then this is the place. As with many places in Cape Town..."

Marcus Christiansen

"Great place on the night out in town. Such a vibey place with a food menu that is so African and simple. The selection of beers are also quite..."

Leonardo Sforza

"I love the Village Idiot on a night out because they serve wine and the vibe is great and every waiter is friendly even when the place gets super..."

Chanel Pillay

"There are few places I frequent as much as Village Idiot. For me, it offers the perfect combination of party vibes, chill vibes, and, of course,..."

I Love Foodies

"I loved the decor of this place and it has good background music. The menu is not very vast but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I asked for the..."

Melissa Bdd

"It’s not really a secret that I’m absolutely in love with The Village Idiot. Ever since this vibey place opened its doors a little while ago,..."

I Love Foodies

"What a awesome place, perfect location, most friendly and interesting looking staff☺, cool menu and fresh food to satisfy your hunger. Great vibe..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Sunday at the Village... A very relaxed atmosphere, a chilled place. Fantastic food and great service. Reasonable pricing and a variety of drinks. A..."

Carmen Abrahams

"Super great spot. Awesome energy in the venue with matching service. The Sunday braai created a great atmosphere. I opted for the ribs and my friends..."

Conrad Jonck

"We were invited to a friends birthday party and had a nice corner to ourselves outside. On this particular day they had the Hoghouse serving up a..."

Zanel

"One of the best places to be on a Friday night. Friendly staff, a small but decent menu, good cocktails, good craft beers, good music and the prices..."

Marcelo Dauane

"This place has a really awesome vibe. It was really busy the night i went, but everyone i met was super friendly. The decor and bartenders are all..."

Kelly Boekhout

"Nice vibe restaurant in CBD!Menu is very limiting, but interesting options.Try: Mrs Balls Boerewors BurgerAwesome..."

Clumsy Peaches

"After the Rugby, it got slightly colder and we all wanted to eat at a restaurant that had a vibe and a fireplace, so we decided to head to Village..."

Nicol Miller

"Small menu but loud flavours. This restaurant is very busy, so be sure to book. Unless you are keen to eat at the bar, you could possibly get a space..."

LuluFromJozi

"I was so stoked with the rustic decor and the ostrich theme, especially the story about the idiot at the entrance! We went there for a..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"These guys! what can I say? I love their work... any place that has an ostrich behind the bar gets my vote. I reckon there's no better for great vibe..."

GreatGrampops

"This place was a happening hub from day 1. It became the "go to place" for quite a while and today is always still full on weekends. They have good..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Great spot in the heart of the Cape Town CBD. Huge restaurant come drinking hole that is frequented by a varied mix of people, from the after-work..."

Poor Man's Caviar

"Cosy and cute. We did not eat there but I had the 2 of the strangest but delishous kalua coffee's. Big fire place and lovely decor. Relaxed and..."

Geraldean Howes

"There are few places I frequent as much as Village Idiot. For me, it offers the perfect combination of party vibes, chill vibes, and, of course,..."

I Love Foodies

"Awesome atmosphere, food is delicious, drinks are reasonable for town, and all round a good time. We had a birthday party here, and it was well..."

Ryan Oberholzer

"I really love how The Village Idiot has managed to embrace the South African "braai" culture and serve braai food at a restaurant. Although..."

Meera Naik

"Drinks are averagely priced. Didn't try the food. But despite being crazy busy, and a guy, I received pretty good bar service and the atmosphere is..."

Grinding Gears

"What a great place! Went for a few drinks with some colleagues after work and had an awesome time. Although we didn't have anything to eat, the food..."

Sheri-ann Keller

"Had such a nice time there. This place have got awesome vibe and atmosphere. Will def return. The food was good. There is some cosy couches and very..."

Janomi

"Full of everything which is great, food pretty good , have eaten a few different things on menu, service pretty good and beer selection good too,..."

Collin Allin

"The Village Idiot is a pretty trendy place in the centre if town. I went for a friends birthday. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The..."

Catherine

"A great spot to catch up with friends. The decor is unusual and fun. The service was pretty good as well. We mostly had starters, these..."

Nicola Slyper

"The place is very chilled with a relaxing vibe. Ideal to hang out with friends with a few drinks. Nicely decorated venue too! Weekends the place..."

Linda Jane Slabbert

"Emanate a Great vibe and presents a fresh perspective of braai food. The meat is well prepared and the presentation compliments the taste as well...."

Mntimande Tone

"Soooo frickin tasty!!!! So freakin' cool!!!! I've been tossling between a 4.5 and 5 for a while now but I just enjoyed myself too much not..."

Gabriel Stein

"we had to struggle to find a spot here on Friday night but it was absolutely amazing. great good vibe and crowd, their burger was nice, large..."

Karin Hall

"Cozy. Good service and delicious food. Sometimes bars tend to have below average side salads. This was not he case here. I like the ambience and..."

Anja Immelman

"To add to Cape Town's natural allure there are many eateries to keep you happily munching till the day you burst. Loop Street in particular has..."

Anthea Chittenden

"To be honest I never been there for the food!I went there for drinks with some drinks, I always have a good time there!The place get very..."

Sophie Mamet

"This place has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a weekend night. The decor, & vibe is awesome. And the food is kiff! I had 'the braai board' which was..."

Scot Cooper

"Fabulous spot for after work drinks with colleagues. Stunningly decorated restaurant with wrap around balcony looking over Waterkant and Loop..."

JotterJo

"Friendly staff, very well decored place. They have a decent sized menu! The food was well presented and tasted as good as anything. They have ample..."

Mohit Sureka

"Awesome vibe and great place for drinks. However the food is very dismal - ordered the taxi wings which were extremely chewy and boney, didn't eat..."

Holly Jo Robson

"I absolutely loved this place! Camps bay socialites meet Cape Town hipsters. This place speaks to all types of people. The food is great for..."

Gabriela Limberis

"The food was pretty good- I tried the mussels cooked in coconut milk, lemon grass and chili served with warm home-made rolls [AMAZING] followed by..."

Zulfah Albertyn

"The Village Idiot lives up to the hype. The ribs basically fell off the bone, the selection of craft beer is great and the vibe is awesome. The only..."

Anja Morkel

"I was excited to visit the much talked about bar/restaurant and had high expectations which left me feeling a little disappointed. The venue is..."

Tegan Smith

"Very decent place. Great food, interesting decor and atmosphere. This is a good spot to come with friends and have a good time! Definitely more of a..."

Nate Kettles

"So I phoned and booked a table hoping to have a nice meal out. I guess that I should have researched the place a little better before choosing this..."

Trevor Pols

"Great ambiance, good décor. the place was quite full for a Wednesday afternoon. Ordered a burger and it was perfect, small portion size maybe. but..."

Sigrid Falk

"Loud and fun. Crazy capetonians drinking and eating. Had a fantastic boerewors burger! Every village has an idiot. They're all here or a Friday night..."

George Hattingh

"So I find myself at Village Idiot frequently, but last week I had the opportunity to have dinner at this outstanding restaurant! I was blown away by..."

Shannon Willows

"Finally made it to this venue, it is a diner turn into a pub with a small dance floor by night. Great fun, great vibe. Expect to queue in...."

Hannah T3

"Came back after 4 years and everything is still 10/10! I'll come back every time due to the fact that everyone always makes you feel so welcome. So a..."

Angélique Combrink

"The entrance looks a bit suspect but once you go upstairs, it has a great atmosphere. Friendly and attentive waiters. The food was incredible! Great..."

The Wine Girl Cape Town

"Love this place. The chicken burger was huge but absolutely amazing. The best thing about this place is the vodka slushies. I had both the granadilla..."

Nerika Bedasie

"Really great food and vibe. Sometimes service can be slow. But all and all great music and vibe on weekends and some weekdays. Music does get bit..."

christopher du plessis

"I attended a networking event and it is a great venue with plenty bar staff and waitrons. The outside deck is perfect for mingling and drinking plus..."

Preshen Padayachee

"What an absolutely wonderful place to go to. The food is amazing and for the price it is well worth it. The vibe is electric great atmosphere.The..."

Clint Malan

"Wednesdays is bottomless wings and chips.. Delicious... They had a pop up gin stall for R40 where you could choose all the toppings you..."

Tshego Dineo Selebalo

"INITIAL RATING 3*: Bar staff is friendly and helpful even when it's super busy. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed. Food was average for the price...."

Meagan H

"Amazing atmosphere, quite packed in the evening. Good selection of beverages and friendly..."

The Greeen (GREEEN)

"Amazing music, people, and vibe. Ribs that fall off the bone, and filling mac n cheese with brie and mozzarella!! Great music - a great place to..."

Emily Erasmus

"We arrived, the atmosphere was very welcoming and warm and quite hipster in my opinion but I thought it was a lekker spot. Lots of young people..."

Cassie Sandler

"Good place for a meal and evening drinks. The Manager was very accommodative of my food allergies. She helped me tweak their dishes so I could eat..."

Moushumi Ann

"We have been suggested about this place by friends that previously lived in Cape Town, obviously we wanted to try to live like locals soooo...from..."

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"Great place for a night out with some friends or your partner. Food is amazing and the service is very good..."

Danielle Dalton

"Everything was just good vibes from the waiter to the food to the atmosphere and especially the service from Deniel was 💯 definitely recommend and..."

Christy-Anne Abrahams

"Excellent fare, got the deluxe braai board and a dessert and both were amazingly tasty. Coupled with a great local cider, it made for a great early..."

Thomas Jankowski

"Absolutely a lot of fun. If you are looking for somewhere to let your hair down, dance to some great music, have awesome service... This is the place..."

Nikki Belt

"Really nice hipster like bar, and the Burger deal was pretty amazing: R120 for a burger and a small beer. I didn't like the Standard Lager, but they..."

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