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La Mouette Restaurant

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"Each course is a delight. A discovery. And when you taste the wine they pair with their food your mouth explodes. One of the best meals I’ve had in..."

Philip Sewell

"Excellent dinner! We tried the 6 course wine tasting dinner. It was truly one of THE BEST restaurant experiences we have had anywhere! From the very..."

Lenny Stumpf

"Thank you La Mouette. An excellent dinner on Saturday night. We had the tasting menu and enjoyed every dish and every bite. Always amazing full of..."

Sharon Blundell

"What a special dinner. We did the tasting menu. I am quite finicky but decided to give it a go. Tonight (after 26 years) I started eating avo,..."

Melissa Turkstra Coetzee

"Really enjoyed an evening at La Mouette last November together with my sister. We had a three course menu including wines and they matched with the..."

Lindy Slikkerveer

"Great place with very attentive staff! Food was outstanding and I highly recommend the wine pairing...."

Sebastian Ostling

"Amazing food and concept! Highly recommend..."

Nadia Kirsten Motet

"Celebrated our daughter's Bday 30/06/2017 what an amazing experience, the evening was spent dining and wine'ing...of course. Stunning venue, awesome..."

Trisha Botha

"Visited La Mouette for the first for time for a work event. What a culinary treat! Really enjoyed the seven course meal that was prepared. Absolutely..."

Carla Nicole Sissing

"Lara and the team went out of their way to ensure my birthday party was spectacular! We are 20 foodies and everyone commented on their delicious food..."

Mandy Russell

"One of the best restaurants in Cape Town. So delicious, so well thought out and presented. Thank you for such an amazing..."

Tamsyn Lee Brown

"Awesome taste, friendly service, great hideaway in busy Regent Rd. and special thanks to the congolese gentleman at the gate who made my cigarette..."

Stefan Egelkraut

"The best food we ever had. Good service and the best taste..."

Etienne Pretorius

"Amazing ! Thank you for the best 30th Birthday I could have asked for. Staff were super attentive and the food was delicious. Thank you for having..."

Lee Pillay

"What a stunning place...the Food...world-class fine dining...we had the 6-course set..."

Agusta Loesch

"My partner and I have been here 3 times for a few of our special occasions ... when booking a table, they always ask whether or not it is a special..."

Anastasia Iskra

"Walking into La Mouette after several years of expectation, I could sense the cosiness brought about only by quiet confidence over years and years of..."

Wessel Van Wyk

"I went in with super high expectations, and they were all exceeded! What an incredible dining experience, highly recommended. Can’t wait to visit..."

Pen Trevena

"La Mouette Restaurant opened in 2010 by Chef and co-owner Henry Vigar, his wife, Mari and their business partner Gerrit Bruwer. La Mouette offers..."

Suraj Singh

"One of my first ever fine dining experiences and I must say my next will have quite a standard to live up to! Each and every course made to..."

Sone Ginger Vd Merwe

"We had the 5 course Winter Special at La Mouette, and every mouthful was phenomenal - particular highlights were the sinful cheese and truffle..."

Sarah Herrington

"La Mouette has been around since 2010 and yet this was our first ever visit to the restaurant. The Tudor home lends itself to a certain charm and to..."

Tandy Sinclair

"What a lovely experience, we had the winter special (five course) vegetarian option and I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes.The ambience is warm and..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Great for an inyimate winter dinner. Cosy with great food, wine and attentive waitresses! We had the 5 course einter special...the portions are good..."

Lorraine

"Winter special was great!!! I had the meat options and my cousin had the vegetarian option. To start...Cheese and truffle croquettes were a stand out..."

Nix006

"Knowledge was a fantastic waiter and really added to our experience. We did the tasting and the food was magical.We never waited long..."

Andrea Breach

"What a momentous dinner with friends! The restaurant is actually a lot nicer than I thought it would be, aesthetically! I didn’t have..."

Mose Shirley Khubedu

"We popped in on Sunday evening to try their winter special (5 courses for R295) and it was delightful! It was my first time at La Mouette and..."

Manuella Pencheva Penev

"What an incredible dining experience in Cape Town. From the moment we arrived, the service and attention to detail could not be faulted. Adelaide,..."

Lisa Elizabeth

"Last night we decided to treat ourselves to the La Mouette tasting menu🍴, and having managed a booking 2 hours before👀, we can just say the..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"We came to Cape Town armed with a heap of restaurant suggestions from our friends in London – and the first stop on the list was La Mouette in Sea..."

CityGrazer

"We went to celebrate our joint birthday/anniversary and it was an amazing romantic night. The food was amazing. We chose the 6 course tasting menu..."

Monique Withering

"Was great - had the five course option - gnocci was the best of the things we had and the bread with dip was epic at the start. Great service, great..."

Jonathan Ratcliffe

"Good atmosphere, great starters, great desserts! Very friendly service and welcome! More attention to be paid to mains. Will definitely visit..."

Charoné

"An awesome French with a Mediterranean flare fine dining establishment in a casual ambience. It's appeal is its all round welcoming effect from its..."

Amit Govind

"My husband and I had dinner with a couple of friends at La Mouette. It was our first time dining here and we'll definitely be back. The restaurant is..."

Simone Izzard

"What an incredible evening. I went for my anniversary dinner and was blown away by the quality of the food. Every bite was a taste sensation and,..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"Love love love La Mouette. It never disappoints. Had the 3 course dinner and honestly couldn't pick a favourite from the mushroom pasta starter, duck..."

NikshaS

"I love coming to La Mouette as they NEVER disappoint! 💯 The food was, as always, absolutely amazing! The flavor combinations were..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"What a wonderful dining experience. The service was excellent and the food even more so. We went for the winter special which comprised of a 4 course..."

Jess Styles

"La Mouette was an experience! Opted for the 3 course (without wine pairing). Some exciting options make it a difficult choice per course but I went..."

Bame Modungwa

"What an amazing experience. The setting is unusual and interesting with people sitting in all the different rooms. The service is absolutely..."

Neil Smith

"We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly but unobtrusive and the food, exquisite. The restaurant has a lovely ambience too. Highly..."

Citadel

"An absolutely amazing dinning experience! We had the 3 course menu and I can have nearly say that I regret not getting the six course👍🏻 The..."

Nic Hern

"Perhaps my expectations were to high...My partner's croquettes starter was better than the tuna tartar that I had, which was unexpected as I am..."

Sean Bos

"It was a very warm evening so most tables, if not all, were all sat outside in the courtyard. A beautiful setting, though it lacked a bit of lighting..."

Sam

"I was very interested to return to La Mouette as the last time we were there, they were enduring building renovations across the road. There is now..."

Andrew Campbell

"My favourite South Africa restaurant.Everything on the menu is a delight. I have enjoyed the taster menu with elegant wine pairing..."

Chantelle

"The atmosphere, service, food, management and place was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! This was truly a wonderful experience! The lamb dish was a treat to..."

Shaun Loots

"Great place. Fine dining, unique flavours. Really well priced and always full. Not too difficult to get a booking and they often have..."

Resh Nel

"One of the top restaurants in Cape Town according to eat out magazine. The outside is lovely but it's a bit chilly for our liking and we moved..."

No Time To Waste

"I don't claim to be a foodie in any sense of the word, but La Mouette is my all time favourite. I've eaten there as many times as I can afford and..."

Julian Luus

"What an exceptional experience from beginning to end! The ravioli starter was sensational and the gnocchi with peas, asparagus and parmesan was..."

Nicole Muskat

"Had the tasting menu today... I have had better. Main issue was that the beef was very overdone... Not even slightly pink on the inside. My partner..."

Chantal Muller

"A wonderful experience from start to finish. As soon as we sat down we were brought artisan bread with a cheese spread, which was on the..."

Danieljake

"Had the taste/pairing menu which is a different and enjoyable experience. I'm a bit fussy but my dinner partners ate everything. Love the..."

Greg Bash

"Fine dining at its best. We enjoyed the vegetarian 6-course tasting menu and every morsel was sublime. The food as always didn't disappoint & it was..."

Anisa Jacobs (aka Foodie_Batoodie)

"Finally went to La Mouette on Friday evening for my partner's birthday. What a lovely experience. We decided to do the tasting menu, with wine..."

Louda Connoway

"La Mouette transports you to a European destination, especially in the summer months when you sit outside in the courtyard by the fountain. But..."

Cape Town Foodies

"My friends and I were recommended this restaurant whilst on holiday through a friend, and what a superb recommendation it was. From the time you..."

Sarah

"Celebrated my birthday with family. We were seated upstairs and I will say, it's definitely not what I expected in terms of decor. I think it was a..."

Bulelwa

"Absolutely loved our anniversary dinner at La Mouette. The restaurant is beautifully elegant with an intimate fireplace and sophisticated art and..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"I've been here on several occasions. The seasonal changes are ambitious and exciting! The dishes are not always completely consistent brilliant but..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"If you're into fine dining, I suggest this beautiful restaurant. From the interior to the service to food, everything was lovely. We ordered food..."

Vuyo Renene

"What a treat! I wish I could eat food like this everyday! Such great pairings of textures and flavours. The lamb shank starter was amazing, the..."

Chloe

"The food is good, but not extraordinary. The roast chicken was incredibly tender, the beef sirloin was anonymous and the tuna tartare was excellent. ..."

Aparajita

"We decided that this year we’d have an official Cape Town Foodies year end function and we chose La Mouette as the venue. It’s in busy Sea..."

Cape Town Foodies

"I've had birthdays, Valentine's dates, family dinners and ofc their Supper Club celebrations at this beautiful restaurant. The tri-owner-hosts are..."

TerryCPT

"As always, food and service was excellent. Had the new Autumn tasting menu and by far the best menu I've had in the 3 years I've been going to La..."

Zack

"What an incredible find! And after eating at Pot Luck Club, Babel, Harbour House and The Conservatory at Cellars it suggest Tiyaara should..."

Gustav Holtzhausen

"Friendly restaurant with great food. We came here looking for a fine dining restaurant in CT and I think the place lived up to its Zomato rating. We..."

Sandra Lehmann

"Beautiful food beautiful location. Will most certainly return. We had the summer tasting menu, with the wine, and course by course the wine was..."

James Mayer

"Stopped by for dinner. The external facade is very pretty. Indoors, the decor is muted and simplistic - almost dull.The food is good. I had..."

Balungile

"The tasting menu with wine pairing - what a treat. Fun place for a group of friends or a romantic dinner or special occasion. Worth a..."

Agatha Thorpe

"We strolled up for a mid week dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our choices off the a la Carte menu. The service was attentive without being..."

Nick Bizos

"We went here for a date and tried the tasting menu. It was fabulous. Can recommend it any day. We will definitely be back. Do yourself a favour and..."

Minouw Coetzee

"I love this restaurant.I went there for my birthday last year and was spoiled with complimentary Steenberg 1682 MCC. They say you eat with..."

Sandy

"I went to La Mouette for my anniversary in 2015 and returned in 2016 for the same reason. A year has passed but the quality of the food, atmosphere..."

Jessica Tuile

"This was exquisite! A foodie friend recommended this place and it was everything and more. We went for the tasting menu (paired with wine of course)..."

Anja Immelman

"Al fresco dining in the courtyard on a beautiful evening is difficult to beat. We chose the tasting menu which was superb. The creativity and..."

Anthony Wilter

"This is my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! A conscious menu that always features simple, local, seasonal ingredients that will wow you...."

Popsi

"Went to this restaurant for dinner. The menu comes with 2 different options - one is the Tasting menu which is a 6 course with or without wine..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"The tasting menu is great value for money and is absolutely delicious. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly throughout the evening...."

Gabriela Vleeschouwer

"Wonderful service and attention to detail. After advising that I could not have any gluten and having the tasting menu I was still given plenty of..."

Nitus

"We had the tasting menu for our one year anniversary, food was great, pricey but it's one of those places where you get what you pay for and I was..."

Duane

"Stunning food and stunning wine - La Mouette definitely does not disappoint! From the busy street outside, the restaurant itself doesn't look like..."

The Foodie Corner

"I had heard a lot about La Mouette before my visit, even the manager of another CT restaurant named it as 'the most underrated restaurant in CT' - so..."

Bronwills

"We tried the tasting menu at La Mouette, our first time at the restaurant after hearing many good things about the restaurant, we were very excited..."

Dino

"We had the summer tasting menu. With the options we both had the tuna carpaccio. Pieter had the duck and I the line fish which was seabass. For..."

Christine Du Toit

"One of my favourite places to dine in Cape Town. Beautiful setting in an old Tudor-style house with wooden floors. The staff and front of house are..."

Lauren McMaster

"I loved it the style of the building was beautiful takes me back to a medieval state of mind on entering I was swarmed with a vibe that made me feel..."

Cookie Monster

"Simply put: affordable fine dining. La Mouette creates art on your plate. The food is visually pleasing and most importantly: delicious and the staff..."

Hlela Gush

"A Cape Town success. Food sublime, staff attentive without being too "Capey" an adult time in an interesting historic setting. We had dinner there..."

Rosie Sims

"Just one of the best tasting menus in Cape Town Superb service food exquisite wine menu greatAnd one can get a table at short notice..."

George Du Toit

"The review is a little late - but the evening was an absolute pleasure! We visited at the end of July for the winter special menu and weren't..."

Gillian

"This place is a celebration of life. Every one of the 6 courses was a master piece, purposefully crafted to perfection.A master chef..."

Avi Mistry

"What a great restaurant! It's perhaps not the type of place you would go to weekly but it's definitely worth going now and then. The food..."

Allan Moita

"We had a great meal at La Mouette on our last trip to Cape Town. It came highly recommended, and lived up to the expectations.The waiter..."

Tim Hulme

"Excellent meal. One of the best I've ever had. Enjoyed the early spring tasting menu. I think it was six courses all paired with wine and a desert..."

Michael Lewis

"This was the most amazing surprise for a first time visit, and is probably one of the best restaurants I have been to in a VERY long time. The venue..."

Spruceblog

"Location was central. Welcome by staff was friendly and the interior layout is simple yet warm at the same time.Food was interesting in..."

AG

"This is a great fine dining institution in Seapoint.The decor is minimalistic. The dining area is divided up into rooms, giving it a cosy..."

Roland

"I have no words! How did I not know about this place? We had the six course menu and it was absolutely incredible! The service is great and I will..."

Princess Bubblegum

"I'm giving them a 5, 'cause there's no 10. No words. 😱 As serious foodies & winies, we were absolutely overwhelmed by what were put in front of..."

Claudia

"Beautiful restaurant in Sea Point set in an old house. The ambience is romantic and relaxing. The new winter special menu is absolutely amazing value..."

Dania Chughtai

"Scrumptious food. Super friendly service and a lovely atmosphere for a late Sunday lunch. That's usually when we eat and the service was still top..."

jack van blerk

"Wonderful and delicious food. Amazing service. And variety of omnivore and vegetarian meals. Lots of different options tasting menu with or..."

Carmen van Dyk

"Winter menu was great, but I have a few considerations to make. Too many white wines with the pairing, perhaps you guys could explore a more warming..."

Felipe Amarante

"Excellent, delicious, on point food. It's pricey so probably best for a celebratory meal. Really great options though -- we did the spring 6-course..."

Charlene Rolls

"Joined La Mouette for the three course tasting menu. We were very happy with the service and quality of food and were perfectly full after three..."

Leah Phillips

"Perhaps the best value for money tasting menu in Cape Town. The food is always beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented. 6 courses if Bliss...."

Lynda Cooper

"Wow wow wow I have have so many great things to say about this incredible place , we enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu. It was out of this world !!!..."

Michelle Phillips

"Food and service are amazing! Portions are big for 'fine dining'. My husband won with his food choices (it is always a competition) he ordered the..."

Raynelle White

"deserves ever single star! Service was fantastic, food full of flavour and creativity. And very good wine pairing to each meal. Well thought-out and..."

Karl Smith

Societi Bistro

81/100 (2251 ratings)

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"The best meal I ever had was slow cooked for 50 Hours (yes 50 hours) in Paris. No meal ever came close to this dish and I never thought one would..."

Susan Nellist JvRensburg DarlingSue HomeCooking

"Great spot with a cosy bar to enjoy some red wine by the fireplace! All of their wines are served by the glass so you are spoilt for choice. Would..."

Morris Luiters

"What an awesome atmosphere,my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there on Thursday evening,the staff were so friendly,the food was..."

Tanya Pieterse Greve

"I was so impressed with Societi this evening. Never been, friends birthday, big table and thought it could get chaotic. Craig, our waiter, was..."

Devine O'Leary

"I've come here again and this time I brought a group of friends for a surprise birthday. The staff go above and beyond to create the best night every..."

Jessica Manig

"Well went for dinner with Letitia Thiart van Taak at Peters place besides the awesome company the food was just to die for and yes the desert is a..."

Paul Quinton

"LEGENDARY!!!! This place, wow wow wow. Wonderful food impeccable service, thanks Hilton. My 1st time at Societi Bistro and I will definitely be back...."

Carolann Rutter

"Amazing food and service! Our waiter, Daniel was so polite and served us well. Our meals were brought swiftly and did not disappoint. Really awesome..."

Karen Bolus

"Just had the best, most amazing Seared Tuna dish Ever !!just when I'm disappointed because the last fantastic special dish is not on..."

Bruce Viljoen

"As always delicious, superb, affordable dining! From the starters; Caesars Salad to the subtly vodka-infused Watermelon, Mint & Feta salad - all the..."

Jeffrey Zurel

"Excellent service. Wonderful Wine. Raine, the waitor, epic personality & wonderful hospitality The dessert is to die for!! Thank..."

Luis Rejas Nieto

"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in the City Bow, with the very best service. I highly recommend the mushroom risotto and the steak. ..."

Francoise Hannah Phillips

"A friend and I did the Labia dinner special (amazing value for money!) Societi is lovely, if you cant sit outside and enjoy the incredible view,..."

Michelle Dalton

"Quaint little place. Service was very efficient and good. I heard that their baked cheesecake is rather good but opted for chocolate nemesis which..."

Amit Bhana

"Great place!! Excellent and very attentive service well spoken and very knowledgeable.. very relaxing and warm and cozy.. great food and wine for..."

Chelyn De Graaf

"I had mixed feelings after my visit to societi bistro, after good reviews from friends, we decide to attend a theatre play on a cold Saturday..."

Natster

"Really nice furnitures, the restaurant is really warm inside for winter and the garden is perfect for summer. Staff is really friendly and the food..."

Francis

"What springs to mind when you think of Italy? This beautiful European country has enchanted travellers for eons and continues to work it’s magic..."

Living It Up CT

"I initially wanted to watch a movie at The Labia and found out about the Societi Bistro food/movie special afterwards.The food was amazing,..."

Twigz

"Went for the Labia special last night which was extremely worth it! The restaurant has a beautiful outside tables set up in the garden. The service..."

Tanweer

"Omg the best meal I've had in a long time!!!! This is the Fillet Au Poivre ❤️. Wine 🍷: Rupert & Rothschild Classique. I loved it 💕...."

Jack Mbongeni Ngwenya-Pavarotti

"Loved it. Been here a couple of times now, and the quality of the food is still of the highest qualityI can definitely recommend this place..."

Thinus Kriel

"A Gardens gem. We came for their signature pasta and Labia Theatre special. I had the Pomodoro pasta with chicken, and butternut. It was absolutely..."

Danieljake

"One of my favourite Cape Town restaurants. Went here for my birthday lunch and it was sensational from start to finish. The exceptional culinary..."

Steve Marais

"Yet again, a great evening with tasty food. The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere and waiters with impeccable service and attention to detail...."

Louise

"I recently had lunch at Societi with a couple friends. I had been before a couple years back for dinner and remember finding the place charming and..."

Chanel Pillay

"Very cute and cozy spot. Typical Bisro vibes, service fast, food good and wine even better. The special for The Labia theatre is nice and great date..."

Wez_Undercover

"This was an amazing experience from the minute i walked in. Our waiter was friendly and quick. The food exceeded my expectations the wine menu was..."

Carel David Louw

"Visited this place on my 'solo exploration night'. Went to Labia for a movie so I decided to do the special. R45 for a movie and dinner for one -yes..."

Elize Delia Engle

"Had a business dinner at Societi. The venue has a rustic old world charm and is comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Were greeted by Nina who passed us over to Kerry. WHat a magnificent experience. Forget about the pasta which was divine as was the Chocolate..."

Dan Ruthenberg

"The Chocolate Nemesis dessert is so decadent and sinfully delicious! The name says it all :-) Lovely spot for sundowners, with great..."

Kimala Ross

"A real family place. The food was simple delicious and the service was one of the best I have experienced in a long time. If you looking to treat..."

Rebecca Starke

"Cozy and romantic setting. Friendly waiter and good service. I had the pork for mains and to be quite honest it was one of the best main meals i have..."

Tiffany Heeger

"We had the most amazing experience last night with good friends. Excellent service from the word Go with Craig tending to our every need. I decided..."

Jade Nichole Johnson

"Went for dinner two nights ago..was very busy thankfully they managed to squueze us is..what a fabulous place..had the tomato soup which was..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"Ordered the Jackie Burger. Amaaazzzing... Pork was simply melt-in-your-mouth. So tender! Taste and presentation blew me away. Excellent service. Very..."

Ben Kilian

"Last night we took advantage of the Labia x Societi movie special, and were super impressed with our dinner. I ordered the pasta with herbs/olive..."

Chloe Igo

"We visited Societi Bistro on a quiet Tuesday night. Although parking was a little hassle, once we made it into the restaurant we were greeted and..."

Meg Maccallum

"Societi Bistro is a go-to restaurant for special occasions. It has an extensive and dynamic menu, the service is good, the atmosphere is great..."

Popsi

"There's a bar at the back called The Snug, which is a terrible name for anything, and they've closed off the physical, you know,..."

Ben Rhys

"I haven't here yet as the prices are a bit expensive but the wine list is nice with affordable options. Great spot to get some work done. The service..."

Sarah Evelyn

"I love Societi Bistro! Especially for their movie night special at the Labia across the road. (R45 for a pasta plus movie ticket). Last night I had..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This evening was a Labia special dinner with free movie which is really good value and the pasta with herbs and olive oil was lovely. The restaurant..."

Debbie Coulson

"The restaurant is located on a busy road but there's a great view of table mountain. The Labia Theatre special is very good - 90 rand for two pastas..."

Vaughan Coulson

"Societi Bistro is always a lovely place to visit. I don't go there often - I don't know why - but always have a grand time when I do. They have some..."

I Love Foodies

"Although I don’t quite get the point of naming dishes after people, I’m a huge fan of Societi Bistro. The food always has a special air about it..."

Bree Street Brent

"One of the best in Cape Town. I was a little disappointed with the portion of pasta I ordered, but it tasted great. Please check out this place, but..."

Bevin Williams

"I don't know how many times I've walked past this place. I've always wanted to go in and see what it has to offer. I and boy oh boy was I in for a..."

Lee Lebotsa

"Exceptional from entry to exit. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, vast wine selection to suit all pockets and tastes. We had the fillet and pork..."

Mayola Van Dyk

"Great place! Lunch in the spring sun- salad, seared tuna, pasta and lemon tart- all excellent. And the Muldersbosch and Springfield wines,..."

Cape Town Diva

"Third visit to societi bistro and it's always a good time. Great service, great ambience. I had the Bianca Coleman, though I'd never heard of ham..."

Bame Modungwa

"We visited Societi Bistro for dinner recently and it was everything I expected it to be (and then some). Societi Bistro has been on my foodie bucket..."

MelbourneLops

"Societi Bistro is a nice little place. I met with my family here a while ago for the Labia special (R45 for a basic pasta and a Labia movie..."

Mabet Van Zijl

"Eclectic spot with a good vibe, nice menu and big selection of wine. Had the pornstar cocktail - a have to have. A passion fruit and champagne..."

Nikita (Haefliger) Oosterberg

"Had a wonderful experience at Soceiti Bistro last night! I had tickets to a movie at The Labia and it was the perfect place to catch a meal..."

Mandy Jones

"A big wooden door marks the border of the outside and inside part of the restaurant. Inside multiple entrances divide the space into cozy rooms. The..."

Gereth Edwards

"Been to Societi Bistro more than once now for my cheesecake fix - its phenomenal! This time had lunch with the family and every meal was more..."

Frankie Bangles Ben

"I haven't been for a little while now, but reports suggest that this is still one of the better spots in town. The food is interesting - simple..."

David Graham

"Had such a great experience at Societi - R45 for a pomodoro pasta PLUS a Labia movie ticket! (For those who may not know, this may just be the best..."

Leila Osato

"I love this place, pure and simple. The new winter menu has just been launched and I might be a little biased but the Bianca Coleman is utterly..."

Bianca Lee Coleman

"This eatery wowed me with the new additions to the menu. The winter menu launching on 1 July is superb. My faves were the mussels, venison, vegan..."

Lynn Jooste

"We went here to celebrate an anniversary and we were blown away. Delicious food, excellent service and a great wine selection. It's definitely worth..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Great find....great atmosphere and really good food. They have a small selection to choose from but they did have a decent wine selection to make up..."

Liza Richard

"Lovely Italian restaurant with a good atmosphere. Great menu and food was exquisite. Perfect outside area for summer evenings. I would recommend to..."

Philip Tillman

"Always the best food at Societi. An ambiance and wine list that no one can compete with. The feeling that you're in Italy or somewhere else in the..."

Paris B

"Great service and really good atmosphere- was definitely a memorable night - great food and great wine 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾☺️😊- I also..."

Efosa Ohonba

"Wonderful food. The menu is limited but all of the options are very good.The setting and decor of the restaurant are warm and inviting and..."

Oliver Wright

"I highly recommend Societi! The service is always brilliant which is not normal for such a busy place. We have never been let down by the food -..."

William Hillock

"One a night in Cape Town where the wind isn’t blowing and the air is warm, nothing beats a night under the stars enjoying the delights of one of..."

Under5foot

"Lovely bistro in town. We ordered varied mains and good quality on all - Venison, Pork neck, Karoo lamb shank and mushroom risotto. I would rate..."

Vuyo Nogantshi

"We love food that is fresh, we love food that looks good, and we love food that tastes sensational. Waiters are friendly and helpful. Societi Bistro..."

Alain Pierre

"Absolutely stunning restaurant. Everything I expect in a great establishment.You get what you pay for, & more. This place has such an..."

Wes

"Great atmosphere near the heart of the city bowl. The food is well priced and the staff is friendly. The signature mushroom risotto is excellent and..."

Foodood

"Such a treat eating at Societi Bistro. My father, sister and I enjoyed every single dish that was served to us. Our waiter was impeccable! One of the..."

Strydomklara

"Love this fabulous restaurant. All these "its overpriced reviews" - It is not for the person who wants to pay R65.00 for a Primi Piatti sized pasta...."

Dirkie Ja

"I loved it! The staff are wonderfully helpful and attentive and the food was yummy! My girlfriends fillet was delicious and the spinach and hand..."

Daniel Buys

"I'm not so hot on their lamb shank (which was upsetting because it's one of my favourite dishes) *laments the closing of George's on 4th,..."

Mbali Msimang

"We attended Societe Bistro for a menu launch, and it is just divine. Quirky, a little dark and mysterious, and very cosy, this launch was all about..."

Tarryn Bento

"Went for dinner with three others. Had what may have been the best fillet steak ever. And I've had many very good ones. Cheese cake was exceptional...."

Cape Town Dad

"Always make a point of visiting Societi when in Cape Town, the ever changing menu never disappoints. As usual, the service was excellent, the lamb..."

Andrew Copeland

"Huge fan of Societi (and not only because it is 300m from my apartment so I can roll on home after a delectable dinner). I love the cozy..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"Great atmosphere! Upmarket! Great food! Great service! Only the..."

Monique Van Wyk

"Great service and very tasty food! Wine list is good too. One of my favorite places in..."

Tracy Markham

"In the last five years Societi Bistro - on Orange street, Cape Town, has become a sought after "after-work, quick dinner and drink and the snug" spot..."

Jean Dennis

"Went there for diner on a cold and wet day. Best idea ever. Very cosy vibes and deco, I enjoyed the fireplace so much. Service was impeccable, waiter..."

Edward Madone

"Good food!! Order from Uber eats and walked to pick it up — wish I would have dined in. Such a cute venue. Lots of wine! The decor is really..."

Ashley Kaye (HifromAshley)

"Exquisite! Great value for money. Friend and I came off the mountain after dark and were hungry for a vegan meal. Shared a cauliflower steak and a..."

Michael Theunissen

"Such a cosy restaurant 😍 Love the fire place and decor. Excellent service from all staff. Impressed. Pasta was great but I never had much of an..."

Cols T

"Beautiful calm surroundings in the centre of an area filled with lively eateries. The food was of the standard that I has come to be well-known. It's..."

Sixolile Mabombo-Benson

"Great place. A lovely ambiance with excellent friendly service and staff. The food was great, and so was the wine (also, good and knowledgeable..."

Ximena

"Sat inside on the left as you come in. Fairly quiet even for a full room. Drinks were good. Food was good. Truffle pasta was excellent. Waldorf salad..."

Peter G

"A gem in Cape town. The menu is small and includes a variety of dishes - from vegetarian to red meat as well as chicken. There are also..."

Rya-Mari Muller

"What a little gem 💎 Awesome for an intimate date night or even just drinks with friends Beautiful setting and the view of table mountain in the..."

Auds W

"Fine dinning experience. The waiters were very helpful in arranging the tables for our large group. Reservations might be necessary for every night...."

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