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Cafe Paradiso

85/100 (3205 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Breakfast

Brunch

Calamari

Meringue

Risotto

Halloumi

Tuna

Cakes

Calamares

Lamb

Pesto

Sandwiches

Fish

Cheesecake

Burger

Pork

Antipasti

Beef

Toasts

Salad

Chili

Cheesecakes

Cupcakes

Sit down

Mediterranean

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Dog Friendly

Outdoor Seating

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Mid-range

"I had my Birthday breakfast with a few important people in my life and Cafe Paradiso helpt make my day extra special the warm welcome on arrival to..."

Kerschia Jaftha

"Amazing view with delicious breakfast. My lil one was making cupcakes and gingerbread biscuits in the kitchen. What warm hearted place. Thanks to..."

Carey Bollaert

"On arrival I got greated with a warm welcome. The staff was amazing with impeccable service. The food is a from a different world, especially the rib..."

Tersius van Rhyn

"Fantastic venue, food and view. I felt for our Server as I think they were understaffed it being 2 Jan as he was running between many..."

Louise Wyldbore

"Amazing atmosphere. Good food. Excellent service. And......our little yorkie could also join us without any..."

Emille Reid

"If it weren’t for the fact I only ever order the same dish and so haven’t had a proper try of the menu, this place would be 5 stars for sure...."

Alicen Munn

"Cafe Paradiso, this is a great spot if you’re looking for a spot of lunch on a summer day, the food is always great, I almost always opt for the..."

Gabriel Hair

"really love this place! Always a nice ambience and their specials can be to die for. It is nice to sit outside and admire the trees and view but need..."

Samantha Dos Santos

"We go years back with Cafe Paradiso, from birthday dinners to Breakfasts, to friends' reunions to random lunches during a weekday...It's an..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso for breakfast and a light lunch. For breakfast I had the eggs benedict and lunch the salmon bagel. I really enjoyed both..."

Danika

"An amazing restaurant with the most beautiful outdoor garden setting. Came here for a friend’s birthday, we were seated outside in the garden which..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"Café Paradiso has, since the first time I dined there two years ago, remained a firm favourite – a fact that would appear to be true for many..."

Nicole VR

"Had a light breakfast- eggs Benedict on a croissant and avo on toast. I had asked for soft eggs but got hard instead sadly. There is nothing too wow..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Such a gem located on Kloof street! Have only ever gone for breakfast a few times and salmon eggs Benedict is a winner for those who love a good eggs..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"Myself, My mom and son went there yesterday morning for a delicious breakfast with an amazing view. My lil one was in the kitchen baking cupcakes and..."

Carey Bollaert

"Great food and our waitress, Precious, was just the best - an asset to the restaurant. Cafe Paradiso has a good, chilled vibe going on. Well executed..."

Under The Trees Garden Cafe

"Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere for dinner (not as many unruly kids running around as we'd feared). Service was friendly but appallingly slow...."

Katy Pea

"The food was delicious and expertly prepared. I tucked into the short rib which was fall of the bone tender. My wife had house made pumpkin ravioli..."

Jonathan Abrams

"Gosh this place is so lovely .the waitress eve was great .she entertained our kids and gave us such a nice time there .the food was really good...."

Ashleigh

"Good food and excellent service. I really liked the set up of the restaurant and the amount of dining space they have to offer. I enjoyed a halloumi..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Definitely a great place for a family dinner. Hubbles chose the spot for our eldest's birthday 🎉 celebration 🎉 She had some friends and..."

BronJC

"Had dinner at Cafe Paradiso and thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The steak was perfectly cooked and tender but the favorite dishes have to be the pastas...."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"The atmosphere is inviting and our particular night the manegerres was present and helpful. The waitrons knew the menu well and we were served..."

Jaryd Kay

"Update: returned for an early dinner. The place was super packed, but I was still accommodated without a reservation. I was seated in the courtyard..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Great to sit outdoors and enjoy the rays :) had the full herb chicken. Divine! I tried a friend's tuna dish which was equally as..."

D

"This place is great. We had pasta which was excellent all round. The service also very good. Nice view of the mountain if you get a seat outside..."

Stelios Chasou

"Good service and awesome vibe! I had the buffet which was such a good deal and the food was top quality and delicious! Can't wait to go back..."

Lucy McGhie

"I'd heard lots of good things about cafe paradiso over the past year and tonight I was spontaneously treated to a nice evening here. I was torn..."

Kposselwhite

"After seeing a picture on Instagram of the Eggs Benedict I decided to head off to Cafe Paradiso to check it out myself. Being part of the..."

Chris Rafael

"Always great to go here but our table wasnt ready when we arrived,half the chairs were broken or about to break, first coffee was cold and the food..."

Michele Koopmann

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best..."

Kavana Anand

"Had a family dinner here to celebrate my younger sisters birthday. Everyone was very pleased with their food. Our waiter was also great and extremely..."

Samantha

"Food is fantastic, the pastas and open sandwiches very well made. A great place for a leisurely lunch. Kids enjoyed the baking play in the..."

Tomloxn

"I visited paradiso a while ago I don't know why it's taken me this long to review it. Best pasta in town hands down! Inexpensive bottles of wine..."

Mosa Mashati

"Cafe Paradiso is one of my favourite spots in town. The food is amazing and the atmosphere cozy. The only thing short of a 5 star experience was our..."

Jason

"Cafe Paradiso is the perfect breakfast or brunch spot. The service is great, the food? Even better. I love their poached egg coupled up with a well..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Gorgeous spot and also great for birthday parties. The kids can make their own cookies, pizza or cupcakes. The staff is great with the children. We..."

Jessy Lipperts

"I can promise you won't be disappointed. Our waiter Nick is beyond amazing, took us through the menu and service is amazing. The food is..."

Theoca Voges

"Such a great date venue as it feels like an Italian villa and is lit by candlelight. I am obsessed with the chicken pesto pasta. Their cocktails and..."

Jenna Rodd

"An out of this world experience! I went there for my 40th birthday😊We could not have chosen a better place. All the waiters were so friendly and..."

Reza Marvasti

"So after struggling to make a reservation via landline (called about 4 times with no answer) we resorted to email and prayed someone would receive..."

Nicol Miller

"I found the staff to be quite obnoxious, and our waitress kept on wondering off while taking our orders. Granted it was to find things out, but she..."

Gabriel Stein

"The service and the food were lovely. I was so impressed by the staff as I arrived without a booking but they still made every effort to seat me and..."

Zandi Mgutshini

"Feeling a bit freaky and want a different experiment with excellent food? Check this place out! Mouth watering and scrumptious food...."

Scarlett

"A gem from the Madame Zingara group - absolutely beautiful location. Sit outside on a sunny day if you can. Their antipasti boards as well as their..."

Francesca Favero

"I absolutely love coming here. The food is of high quality, and the combinations on the plates go together so well! They have a..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Had a great lunch here. Our waiter was on the ball, giving us recommendations and working super fast despite multiple tables. Had the puttanesca..."

Bame Modungwa

"One of those gems that you have to visit in Cape Town upper Kloof street. The food is on point. They have cool activities for kids in the..."

Lyle Julius

"I had heard that Cafe Paradiso is a great spot to take the young ones to make their own cupcakes, cookies or pizzas. I took my little cousin there..."

Kyla Meyerson

"I came to this Cape Town gem, tucked away at the top of Kloof Street, for breakfast on a rainy Friday morning. Their classic omelette with..."

Danieljake

"Man! One of my regulars - fantastic setting, lovely vibe. Staff are always super efficient and friendly. Their wines are reasonably priced and they..."

Pia Harris

"have recently been here for breakfasts, and quite enjoyed it. Beautiful setting and kiddie friendly. The dishes are well priced and breakfasts are..."

Chetna Black

"I recommend this spot to any couple looking for a romantic spot in the city. The food is beyond yummy and the ambience is as romantic as it comes. If..."

Crystal Espin

"This place is a winner from the moment you step through the door. The atmosphere is as inviting as its staff. I wasn't entirely sure who our waiter..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Super chilled set-up, catering for all types. Had the delicious butternut and sweet potato gnocchi as mains and my partner had perfectly al dente..."

Janice Hudson-Windsor

"Delicious food! Fantastic wine. Excellent service. This is an old favourite that's been around for about 25 years. I remember coming here with my..."

Zani Bormann

"One of my all time favorites. Warm cosy dining environment- however summer on the lawn under the trees is my all time favorite. Their menu much like..."

TerryCPT

"Went for a late breakfast and decided on their classic omelette. Friendly staff and beautiful setting outside with a breathtaking view of the..."

Shinéad

"Delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting. Lovely al fresco dining and kiddie friendly! The hosts went all out to accommodate a very..."

Zeenat Patel

"5th in line today....Madame Zingara in tour....Gorgeous setting in Kloof street. Lovely atmosphere.....good service....quality..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"One can never go wrong with Madam Zingara. Arrived without a booking and received a warm welcome and a great seating. Food was amazing. Had the..."

Tiffany Heeger

"For ages I've been longing to go to this legendary restaurant on Kloof street. It seemed almost magical - tucked between trees, with an almost..."

The Foodie Corner

"Risotto doesnt count as refined carbs on Tuesdays. This was a taste experience beyond the ordinary. Ambience is good. Service is..."

Wynand Rabé

"Perfecto.... if you are looking for romantic, to experience a food with flavour and to feel like you are overseas... please goooo!!! I fell..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"I can honestly say that Cafe Paradiso served me the best gnocchi I've ever had. The leafy and country-like setting transports one to a garden..."

Marcia Relling

"Cafe paradiso is great place to eat that consistently serves good food. Been there several times and never disappointed. Kids get to make..."

Jonathan

"Such a beautiful setting! Was my first time ever at Cafe paradiso. Took quite a while for the cocktails to arrive we got them after the food arrived..."

Kelsey Brown

"Awesome spot for a relaxing Sunday lunch. Had sweet potato & butternut gnocchi with quattro formaggio, boyfriend had burger with grilled coppa -..."

Leigh Pieterse

"Superb setting one of the only open air dining places with views of table mountain Super starters great food very friendly waitersBest..."

George Du Toit

"The staff here is always friendly and quick and immaculately cheek-boned, and I am only ever here when I am hungover and dying and a puddling wreck..."

Ben Rhys

"A few weeks back we sought out a beautiful place to have a good solid breakfast with friends from across the waters. Cafe paradiso it was and even..."

Jade Nichole Johnson

"Superb, amazing and delicious. As vegetarians my wife I had enough choice and were blown away by each dish. The gnocchi dish is a must - it is truly..."

Dhrupal Amin

"Fantastic Sunday breakfast at this eclectic Gardens favourite, situated in a converted heritage house with a stone covered courtyard. Creative dishes..."

Ryan Goodman

"Such a great place for breakfast with a view! One of the few places on Kloof str with a view of the mountain. Don't forget to book a table - they are..."

Gillian

"This place never fails me, to date I have been there about 4 times if memory serves, and have not received bad service at all, cafe paradiso is..."

Chad Rutter

"Excellent food stop option and is a treat for the kids as well! They get to bake cup cakes or make their own pizza's. The chicken burger was..."

Mark Van Den Berg

"We sat outside at Paradiso and it was really lovely! We had both the veg and meat antipasti platters which were really really great. The waiter was..."

Claudia Penny

"Busy time of year in Cape Town and even though we hadn't booked (lunchtime on a Tuesday!) we were still seated - outside where we requested. Not 10..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"Popped in for a later brekkie, served until 12. I had the eggs Benedict with salmon, absolutely delicious. Aragon had the Farmhouse brekkie with..."

Mayola Van Dyk

"Simply stunning dishes served in such a beautiful setting. My only gripe was that the seating arrangement can be squashed if you have a big crowd -..."

Darshik Garach

"Lovely classic eatery with a solid history behind it. Visited for dinner and we ordered the seafood risotto, gnocchi for mains and fried squid for..."

FG

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso a number of times over the years, and especially during the time that we took my young son to the restaurant. It..."

James W

"Super fantastic food in a fabulous atmosphere. One of our fav. restaurants in Cape Town eben during load..."

Moritz Tellmann

"Awesome food, great service, and the pizza baking for the kids in the kitchen is such a simply yet fantastic way to keep the kids..."

Mathias Schuetz

"Had a lovely time at this beautiful restaurant. The weather was amazing so it made for the perfect outdoor dining, chilling and drinking experience...."

Nevin Thebus

"I try to go here every time when I visit Cape Town, which is about once every two years. Always delicious, always very professional staff, always an..."

Bert Roefs

"Eclectic and pleasant. Was a little bit of a heavy atmosphere for me. Some will love it, some not so much. Still worth a visit though. Definitely has..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Out of this world. If you have not been there then you have not eaten in Cape Town. Buttermilk chicken burger best so far I tasted. Service..."

Gaman chibba

"What an experience with Table mountain right by the entrance. This little gem is certainly one for the books. I can count on my one hand the amount..."

Dawie Greyling

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best French..."

Kavana Anand

Il Leone Mastrantonio

85/100 (2308 ratings)

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Tuna

Tagliatelle

Calamares

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Fish

Lamb chops

Antipasti

Prawns

Beef

Tiramisu

Pasta

Meatballs

Salad

Bolognese

Chili

Carbonara

Calamari

Risotto

Saltimbocca

Mussels

Ceviche

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"Lovely dinner with lovely staff. The location is beautiful in its simplicity, an old South African building with wooden floors and big bright wooden..."

Pusm

"Absolutely brilliant, and highly recommended. We’ve eaten here twice and will certainly be back! Service from waitron Ty was superb. When a waitron..."

Steven Ikin

"Lovely lunch at Il Leone in Greenpoint. Nice and cosy restaurant for a very rainy and cold day in Cape Town. Table ordered carbonara, Ragu, tortilini..."

Sarah Thatcher

"Highly impressed at the quality of food and the consistency of each dish considering we were a table of 15. Pasta cooked to perfection, amazing..."

Emma Kayleigh

"The food was delicious, nice ambiance (especially in winter), good service. Nice that they allow you to bring your own wine (with a corkage fee)...."

Mariposa

"I am not the usual “pasta person” but Il Leone has changed that. By far the best Italian food I have had in a while and will definitely be back..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Fine dining without the formality. Superb food, good variety on the menu. Likable, efficient and knowledgeable waiters and staff add to the great..."

Joburg Lawyer

"One of the best Italian restaurants In Cape Town from fantastic food to excellent service. This establishment definitely ticks all the..."

Helena

"It was an amazing experience. From the house bread to the fantastic selection of reasonably priced options to choose from. The atmosphere was serene..."

Zesterhuyzen

"I’ve eaten at this restaurant many times and it never disappoints. The food is incredible - always - and the service is impeccable. This is my go..."

Claire

"Il Leone never disappoints - love the cozy environment and intimate setting, extensive menu offering and creative healthy dish options. My favorite..."

Adam Hunter

"Been to Il Leone twice now (once for a business lunch and the other was a Sunday Afternoon lunch). Firstly, great location & decor; after Magica Roma..."

Akie Chhabra

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. Had dinner with my boyfriend here the other night and we really enjoyed it. The food was really..."

Nicole

"My partner and I always find ourselves heading you ll Leone when we’re looking for a quick bite to eat they prawn pasta is super yummy it’s light..."

Raeesah Ebrahim

"Un. Be. Lievable! We went with a large group and the staff handled it very well- they were amazing and attentive, the wine flowed and all..."

Amanda

"My favourite Italian restaurant! I especially enjoy the vegetarian pasta's. They are usually made up of a few simple ingredients but the flavours are..."

Anisha Pillay

"My husband and I walked almost 40 minutes to get to Don Armando, when we arrived. We were told the kitchen closed at 3pm (it was 2:59 pm) we were..."

Mshum221

"Delicious Italian menu and great service. We arrived without a reservation and got table promptly. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their pasta..."

Ditte

"“Sensational” doesn’t do it justice. This is by far the most consistent restaurant in Cape Town. Year on year we come to this restaurant and..."

Yael

"Great service and delicious food. Veal rack and Tortellini were superb but give the profiteroles a skip as they weren't amazing. Will definitely be..."

Douglas Allanson

"A very nice place to go for some local italian. Loved the setting and the location was very convenient to get to with an uber. Good selection if..."

Neil Smith

"Delicious food, amazing staff and lots of art. The homemade pasta was superb and it felt like we were in Italy. Our waiter was incredibly fast that..."

Rachel Lowick

"Place has a great atmosphere, especially enjoyed being seated between all the art that was also for sale. Had the Corona di Vitello for lunch, veal..."

Wessel Brand

"This place is quite pricey but the quality of food speaks for itself. The pastas are tasty, but my favorite is the Florentine Steak, they Cooked it..."

Terry

"I’m hurt – I have been living in Cape Town for eleventeen years and have only discovered this place 2 weeks ago! But never has the English..."

Thando Bangiso

"What a wonderful experience! We were celebrating our exam results at Il Leone and the experience was unforgettable! We were about 30 people, but we..."

Jomari Steyn

"Went to this place for a corporate lunch. There were probably 40 of us there. The other two tables got served relatively quick but unfortunately the..."

Amy Chen

"Il Leone. In Cape Town !!!A wonderful dinner was well spent at this restaurant!!A good busy atmosphere at this Italian restaurant..."

Prina

"Amazing Italian food in a lovely setting. I always go for the penne gamberetti and it's honestly one of the best pastas I've had. The place is also..."

Uressa Chetty

"This is definitely one of the best meals that I have ever had! I had the mixed seafood zucchini pasta which is the best zucchini pasta I've ever..."

Healthy Heart

"Food prepared with passion just as the Italians would do it. Book in advance. Outrageously good pasta,fabulous creme caramel the taste will be like a..."

Casheconomy

"I was expecting more from Il Leone but I think I need to come back again when they are not as busy. We had quite a late booking in the evening and..."

Zulfah Albertyn

"What a lovely candlelit setting and fantastic food. On my visit I had a salad to start which included Buffalo mozzarella, basil and avocado which was..."

Jenna Rodd

"The food was good but was spoiled by the fact that one meal did not arrive until everyone else had just about finished. The waitress at some stage..."

Brian.kahn35

"Eaten here a few times, and their food is superb. The salads are fresh and lovely combos. The buratta is very rich, but heavenly. More a main than..."

Gabi

"What an amazing little restaurant! Only one big negative thing the blonde manger had to be the most non customer centric person ever she can't even..."

Chantel

"Outstanding as always. Lovely ambience and attentive staff. The ravioli is without doubt the best I have ever had. Will make a point of returning..."

DocUnited

"We had an excellent lunch mid week, on the very peaceful and cool balcony outside. My friend from Rome had the Tagliatelle Pescatore which he loved,..."

MattJBlack3

"Sick of seedy Sea Point dives, we find ourselves in Il Leone for a latish Sunday night supper. If I lived here, this would be my Sunday night go to..."

Jill Nudelman

"Came here for a lunch meeting as suggested by a client. The place was fairly quiet. The place has quite a cosy feel with lots of art pieces making up..."

Irfaan

"Great meal Very good vibe Good wine selection Away from tourist scrum..."

Graham Petzer

"This fantastic restaurant is a short walk from where I live and I could not be more spoilt. Great customer service always and don't get me started on..."

Ben Gillies

"Excellent restaurant - a family favourite for a special occasion. All dishes are great, particularly their famous prawn pasta which is lovely and..."

Jessica Stromin

"I'm so surprised that Il Leone hasn't come up in conversation more often. I went for a 21st birthday dinner and the restaurant choice could not have..."

Meera Naik

"Since getting back from Italy in July I have been skeptical about getting back on the pasta band wagon, I mean, the dishes in the land of pasta don't..."

Paula Einhorn

"Our first visit to Il Leone was an excellent dining experience. The ambiance was charming, light and airy with comfortable chairs and well set..."

Gavin Foley

"Fantastic experience. Went there for my birthday with a couple of friends. Everyone found a dish they loved. Service was a little bellow par. But..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Simply sublime with service to match! My new Cape Town Favourite! We had the calamari to share. Followed by what has to be described as REAL Italian..."

Clinton Hawks

"Mamma che buono!! They had a special on tonight with Zucchine instead of pasta for your banting dieters which did justice to any "normal" Italian..."

Maria Elvira Mariola

"Went for supper at Il Leone, upon arrival we were greeted by the hostess and advised that we needed to wait because she needs to think how she wants..."

Melinda

"Had a lovely dinner tonight 💕 a cosy place that offers authentic Italian. We started off with some bruschetta which we all thoroughly enjoyed. For..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Had the ragu and broccolli pasta. Crepes for desert. Food was good and service attentive. Wine list does not offer many 'affordable' options...."

Ilse Van Der Merwe

"I had an excellent date night at Il Leone! We were greeted at the door with warmth and hospitality. Although I did not receive the exact food I..."

Mia Kruger

"Absolutely loved this place! White and sleek upmarket interior. While my family enjoyed their lunch, they relayed that mine was the best (the daily..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Loved the cosy, warm atmosphere. Service was great. A little disappointed with the food: calamari starter was supposed to be flash fried but turned..."

Shamen Raja

"Out of this world pasta, literally only place in Cape Town I go to for pasta. They are quite pricey though, but worth it. They also have a..."

Nicole Vrede

"Ill Leone in de Waterkant is an exquisite restaurant in a beautiful old building. Vibrant and warm ambience, friendly and professional manager. We, a..."

Wilna Bester

"A great little italian gem in the heart of Greenpoint.Pros: Amazing food Cons: Do not serve pizzaHowever, this gives you reason to..."

Nooru Harnekar

"Must be my favorite Italian restaurant ever. I always make sure to stop by whenever I visit Cape Town. The food is excellent. My only negative would..."

Nick

"Amazing little Italian spot! Had the most delicious dinner while on a work trip to Cape Town. Great service, despite being absolutely packed. We had..."

Megan K

"Easily outside of Italy one of the best Italian meals I've had in years.... Atmosphere upscale quaint sifistication ..,wine list not long but..."

OnTheMove

"Was extremely fortunate to be treated to an exceptional Easter lunch at il leone on Sunday. Having heard an abundance of positive things about the..."

BT

"Stylish restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The service was perfect and very professional. Regarding the food I didn't get disappointed at all. I..."

The Dude

"Quaint restaurant with a homely atmosphere. The service was commendable and the food - mamma mia!I would highly recommend the tagliatelle pescatore...."

Zainab

"Fantastic Thursday evening at one of the Atlantic Seaboard's favourite Italian restaurants. A cosy restaurant covered in wood decor and intriguing..."

Ryan Goodman

"We went to Il Leone for a weekday lunch recently, and I really enjoyed it. The food is great, and the service is on point. The menu has a wide..."

Popsi

"I love food, Italians love food, Italian food is love! This place is the real deal, from what little I know of Italian cuisine Il Leone leans towards..."

Glen Loxton

"Il Leone is an upmarket Italian restaurant in Green Point. The service is attentive and warm, the atmosphere is inviting and warm with candles and..."

Bronwills

"Went here for a 21st where we were given a very special private room upstairs. We had a set menu and some of the food included fillet with pepper..."

JonJon Clark

"Visited Il Leone last night and had the usual Maskovita pasta with penne. Usually have it with ravioli but both combinations are delicious. The..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I'm so ashamed that I had never heard of Il Leone before yesterday. They were awarded best everyday Italian eatery at the Eat Out Best Everyday..."

Natasha Silva

"Best pasta gambereti on the planet!!!!Fantastic service and setting, One of our top restuarants in Cape town we always leave full and..."

Fabio Spidalieri

"Great pasta- we shared three dishes- all pasta... Amatriciana, veal pasta and ravioli with arrabiata sauce. All pastas were great- service was..."

Susan Searle

"Visiting Cape Town from Johannesburg and was looking for good Italian. Excellent food and the service was also good. A real gem. Will be back for..."

Duncan Gilliland

"Officially my favorite restaurant in Cape Town. Best Italian dining experience I've had in South Africa. Everything was superb - from the service to..."

David Franciscus

"Very good Italian food. Upmarket and well priced. Service good, food good. If your looking for a romantic dinner, this is lovely. Thumbs..."

Irishman

"Ate there 2 nights in a row. On Both evenings we enjoyed outstanding meals. The signature prawn pasta dish was superb. The service was attentive and..."

Leslie Pieters

"Il Leone is one of my favourite go-to places for pasta in Cape Town. I've never had an average experience, I always leave feeling excited to go back...."

Leila Osato

"I have these food cravings and they must be met so I was happy to know that gnocchi was on their menu and even though the kitchen closed in 10..."

Claire Allen

"This is a fantastic cosy romantic spot for really great Italian food, the menu is well priced the management and staff are superb, I'll definitely be..."

Matt MowFunk Walker

"Great food. Always a quality meal and fantastic service. Thought the veal was a tad dry but the fillet steak I had was spot on! You are always..."

Simon Trisk

"I like II Leone. Their food is good. The service is good. They have a nice selection of wines. I'd recommend the prawn linguine. And the grilled..."

Bebz H

"One of my favourites in the Mother City. Good simple Italian - quality and service consistently good...porcini mushroom anything is a winner (when in..."

Lynda Cooper

"I went here a while back but clearly remember it. Possibly one of the most delicious (fancy) Italian restaurants in the City. Their prawn pasta is..."

Robert Peitzsch

"This place served me the absolute most delicious pasta I've ever had at a restaurant! There is something that feels special when you walk in, the..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"I really enjoyed our dinner at Il Leone. I heard great things about it and we weren't disappointed. You'll find Classic Italian food here, cooked..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Smart and sensual. The four cheese gnocchi is mind-blowing and the bread is delicious. If you feel like a cozy, Italian, perhaps romantic meal out-..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. The staff are always on the ball. The food is superb and they now serve zucchini pasta which is..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Their prawn linguini is the absolute best in the whole of Cape Town. This is one of De Waterkant's best best restaurants. Highly recommended! Their..."

Zak Schabort

"Polite and efficient service. Comprehensive selection for all courses as well as a few specials on offer. Great wine selection too. The food is well..."

Angela Weickl

"Always a pleasure to dine at Il Leone. Beautiful dining experience with very good solid flavour in their dishes in a warm atmosphere. Good wine..."

Dirk Uys

"An elegant and delicious restaurant, and the staff are amazing 👏 We came two times The first time, it was busy, and the leader advised us to the..."

noody mm

"An amazing restaurant with great dishes and very kind service. Highly recommended for a perfect Italian meal..."

גרי בר דב

"Great service and atmosphere with good selection of Italian food (seafood tagliatelle is a must) and South African wine. Better to book for lunch, as..."

Justyna Swiatkowska

"An absolutely beautiful place to dine when in Cape Town.. The service was excellent as..."

Tracy Daniel

"Overall experience is great. The only disappoint part was steak, don’t ever eat steak here, it is too salty. I don’t think they will replace u a..."

kui liu

"Terrific white tablecloth experience. We were able to snag a last-second reservation thanks to a cancelation and are so grateful we did. Caprese was..."

Matt Wald

"Amazing! The ambiance and setting of the restaurant is a cozy, upscape space with a sprinkle of art gallery but in your dining room sort of a feel...."

John Dlabal

"Would definitely recommend this place if you enjoy Italian food - the food, service and general restaurant atmosphere are all great. There are one..."

Sean

"Fantastic, the food is absolutely phenomenal. I had the tortellini, oh my word the cream sauce was amazing and complimented the tortellini so so..."

Pierre Steyn

"Well it depends what you are looking for? Are you looking for a perfect ambience? Are you looking for the best Italian food in Cape Town? Are you..."

David Yach

"Amazing food and service is the best we had in a long time. The waiter Josh was perfect, he helped us to choose dishes and he was really..."

Shahar Gabay

"Have never had the pleasure to visit them myself but I have been booking and taking many international groups here for the past 5, 6 years at least..."

Jean-Noël O'Connor

"Celebrated my 76th birthday with friends Staff , service , food as consistent as always Thank you Il Leone for making the celebration so very..."

Lorna Knightley

"A lovely find. Oodles of atmosphere and clearly loved by local CT residents. The food was very good without much finesse and the friendly service was..."

John Sterling

"I had one of the best steaks at this restaurant. The pasta was also great. Its close to the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant is spacious, decorated..."

Megan Rosen

"Went here for my birthday dinner. Service excellent. I had the ceviche to start which was sublime. My partner had the the bean and pasta soup. She..."

Cathy Milner

"It remains to be one of the better dining experiences you can have in Cape Town. Consistently delivering high quality at a reasonable price. The..."

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