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The Stack

91/100 (1004 ratings)

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"So imagine my surprise to discover a delightful spot which is hidden in Gardens, with the most charming decor and the friendliest staff! The design..."

Carlo Hendricks

"Great restaurant, I adored the decor and the atmosphere. The service was perfect and the food was amazing. Try out the beef tartar and the pork loin...."

Raffaella Scarano

"Went there yesterday evening for the 2nd time and absolutely loved it!!! Derrick makes the best cocktails! Great atmosphere, such friendly staff & we..."

Dean Friederich

"Excellent service, excellent food (better than many of the top fine dining restaurants in CT), good value for money, great venue - lovely staff -..."

Cali Dewberry

"After having lunch there yesterday on a beautiful autumn summery day i can say it was amazing. The food divine, the service great and the ambiance..."

Lizette Mostert

"Great ambience, first glass food and drinks with the best attention to detail. Glad to have found what will become my regular meeting, eating and..."

Beks Ndlovu

"A place to relaxe a place of enjoyment top quality of service loved it keep it..."

Makhaya Matshaya

"Great private members club open to everyone for lunch and dinner. I recommend lunch. Not too busy, lovely food, very peaceful surroundings for..."

Richard Charlton

"The service at stage Stack was so professional and our waiter Keith was excellent. The bar downstairs is fun for having Pre dinner drinks. To top it..."

Tracy Anderson

"Went for lunch today, and it was incredible! We were a big table so got try everyone's food but it was all super yummy! The kingklip was drool..."

Tristan Bownes

"Our new fave place!! Had an awesome evening last night at The Stack. The service, ambience, decor, food was all superb! Will def be..."

Jessica Rycroft

"Awesome experience. Will definitely recommend it. Wine serving just a little bit..."

Laetitia Crous

"Starters and mains were outstanding, milk tart dessert is a definite no no. It’s stodgy and unappetizing. Service levels are great and a good wine..."

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"The best place to visit for cocktails. They taste like a cocktail should. Friendly service from the bartenders who have great recommendations. The..."

Sam

"Beautiful location and beautiful restaurant! Food was really good!!! Staff were friendly and very accommodating! Worth the visit if you’re ever in..."

Shaun Watson

"A lovely dinning experience overall. For starters I had a wild mushroom gnocchi. As a mushroom lover I absolutely enjoyed this dish. The dish had a..."

Gabriella De Souza

"My friend and I recently paid this Gardens-based establishment a visit and boy, were we in for a treat in more ways than one! Firstly, the interior..."

Thabiso Beau

"Over the top service, very welcoming yet polite staff and wide selection of good wines. Everything is perfectly set for a fairy tale dinner...."

Jessy Fraise

"Nestled in the Gardens area of the CBD, lush and green one could be forgiven for forgetting you were in a residential area. The Georgian..."

Mario Arendse

"They were full but accommodated us in the most amenable manner. Food was exquisite. Gnocchi pesto with walnuts as a starter out of this world. Steak..."

Lou

"Lovely venue hidden behind the Mount Nelson, certainly worthy of a visit, secure parking is certainly a plus, one gets the old world feeling when..."

Brian

"I was a first time #Stacker this past Friday night and I can safely say it did not disappoint. Superb stylish secret venue, warm friendly welcoming..."

The Jax Blog

"This is a great hidden gem- tucked in a quiet road. Great bar for after work drinks whether inside or outside. There is a great selection of..."

Chengz

"There is something about walking into The Stack that makes you feel like you are in for an experience, not just a dinner, and you would be right! The..."

Blyda De Waal

"What a gem!!!! Service was on point; fast, efficient and friendly. The atmosphere was just so amazing! Tranquil and elegant...."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"From start to finish one of the best dining experiences I've had in Cape Town. Has its own car park so no worries about that. A warm welcome from the..."

Paul Pirie

"Lovely venue in tranquil surrounds. Have to say though that the food was okay. Not spectacular. I had the rump steak and stack salad - both were good..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Talk about being a beautifully located restaurant and the first place that comes to mind for me is the stack. Located in gardens it has a similar..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"I think i'm going to reiterate what others have said. - cool place, food is good but not wow and prices are okay-ish. Had the Bouillabaisse for..."

Simone Hasselbach

"The decor in this place took my breath away. The owner's wife is an interior decorator, and she is responsible for this visual feast. I had the..."

Caro Van Aardt

"The Stack opened about 8 weeks ago, and I heard of it through word of mouth - has a 'Speak Easy' restaurant feel and is gaining reputation for being..."

Chetna Black

"Unique, vibrant interior with a well thought out but simple menu. The service was great- very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend the bar area..."

Rona-Elizabeth Evans

"Loved this restaurant - cozy bar area for pre and post dinner drinks.. We arrived by Ubergreen and the attentive car guard in their private parking..."

Nicole Venter

"Well worth a visit! We stopped for lunch at this fab new restaurant and bar. I had the mouthwatering Kingklip and the signature "Stack cocktail" - a..."

Laura Erasmus

"Beautiful brasserie in a historical building. I absolutely loved the steak tartare and as a main steak with pommes. Everyone at our table enjoyed..."

Jessy Lipperts

"We had such a lovely two course Sunday lunch here for a very reasonable price. The food was absolutely delightful and the service was great...."

marni r

"This is hands down one of my new favorite hidden gems in Cape Town. Situated in the heart of Gardens, The Stack is nestled in the narrow Weltevreden..."

Emile Doubell

"Great cocktails and fantastic decor. Food was pretty average. Steak ordered rare with a capital R was at best medium rare and mostly medium. Awesome..."

Luke Mckend

"Love the wonderful service! The decor will also blow you away and then the food and coffee is incredible too. Was so pleasantly surprised and will..."

Estee de Villiers

"What used to be a private gentleman's club and heritage building has been restored with loving care and panache. Simple but elegant bistro food,..."

Aliya Ferguson

"Wonderfully calm and relaxing setting, especially at the terrace, very nice cuisine. Try the the white gaspacho - a bit spicy but really good! Very..."

Bogdan Gerya

"Tranquil lunch venue and trendy at night. Excellent food that’s consistently great each time I’m there. Highly..."

Walter Redpath

"Excellent service and our meals were great! The gin cocktail is highly recommended 'The stack'. We had The Stack salad, octopus carpaccio, Pork main,..."

Anthony Lourandos

"Excellent food and service! Very recommendable place. The Springbok is definitely recommendable as well as the South African oysters. Slight minor..."

Charly De Bruyne

"Really great cocktails to begin with at the bar. I had the waiter's recommendations for dinner which was the octopus carpaccio (absolutely delicious..."

Ruan Stander

"Perfect intimate exclusive wine, dine & can accommodate dance venue. Tranquil garden views. 2 bars with spacious indoor & outdoor..."

Bonita Bachmann

"Hidden in the Gardens in Cape Town is The Stack. A classy upmarket retaurant with exquisite food and ambiance. Excellent service and very pleasant..."

Jacques Mouton

"Awesome food and wine. Really nice staff and atmosphere. Definitely a must if you're visiting Cape..."

Roald Craenen

"Amazing cocktails and overall really good service! Interior decor is pretty..."

Christin Samuel

"Tye food and service is amazing. It has gorgeous garden that I wish to see during the..."

Nombuso

"I've only been here for cocktails and was blown away. Try out the Rose-Lipt Maiden. A stunning..."

Leanne “Lakshmi” Phillipson

"Brilliant food, great vibe. Would definitely like to go..."

Mikaila Beretta

"I really enjoy my stay at the stack a lot, because I learn new things everyday and the food is just so awesome, and also am surrounded by love..."

Sandra Longla

Addis In Cape Ethiopian Restaurant

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"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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