The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cape Town Central, April 2024

Unframed Ice Cream

87/100 (1354 ratings)

Dessert

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Ice Cream

Gelato

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Mid-range

"Unframed has brought the best revolutionary ice cream to Cape Town, with so many delicious vegan options that easily taste as good as the diary..."

Amie Elliott

"So I have to say this is certainly the best ice cream ever. The peanut butter and nutty crust is orgasmic and they even have vegan, but like..."

Annette Müller

"A small but beautiful calming space along Kloof Street with one of the most unique and delicious ice cream flavours on offer in Cape Town. It is..."

Matanna Katz

"Oh my! Totally in love with this artisanal ice cream shop. Most exquisite and delicate flavors, rich and creamy, best vegan ice cream I've ever..."

Priya Vassen

"Delicious vegan options! I am here on holidays and it was great to find a vegan..."

Ana Myriam Hovanesian

"My fiancé is allergic to milk so he absolutely loved trying out your vegan coconut raspberry at V&A Waterfront yesterday P.S this was his second ice..."

Monique Groenewald

"Perfectly located, best ice cream, welcoming and engaging staff. Such a pleasurable..."

Rosa Roux Jordan

"What a pleasure to have 4 vegan options from which to choose and each one was super creamy. Served by charming and efficient ladies,..."

Renee Bredberg

"treat yourself - we cannot get enough of the vegan flavours. the Tumeric Latte tub is available, join..."

Loren Braithwaite

"Mind blowing! And amazing vegan delights too, love the matcha. They even have nuttikrust, yuuuum! Best ice cream in..."

Shaniqua Bogwash

"Delectable! Highly recommend. Great experienced..."

Anisha Khan

"The vegan ice-cream is heaven! I tend to stray off veganism with late night cravings, but unframed is AMAZING! �� All the ice-creams are so..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Best vegan ice cream I've had!! So happy to have such yummy vegan ice cream options readily available..."

Rebecca Kathryn Norris

"The best vegan ice cream in Cape Town! The peanut butter is my favourite - so..."

Robin Pocock

"Deemed as the best ice cream. It really is great they have amazing flavours and good for vegans too. We enjoyed the banana bread, salted caramel and..."

Rizwaana RSR

"Had to visit after they’ve been named the worlds beat ice cream. I had the dirty sea salt caramel which was amazing. Had it in a cone and felt like..."

Sharima Bramannan

"We almost missed the shop because the signage outside is non existent but there was no way i was going to come to Cape Town and not try I've cream at..."

Carole Craggs

"After late-lunching at Hudsons The Burger Joint, a short walk away is Unframed. The open front store with the convenient engraved seating outside in..."

Eat Like Ushi

"Like most people, anything described as a ‘vegan option’ lets me know I have no business being anywhere near it. So earlier today when my mind..."

Tshepo Mogotsi

"The staff is very friendly and I really enjoy the interesting and new flavours that they have each time I visit. Definitely recommend checking it..."

Riaz Orrie

"Quite possibly the best ice cream in the world. Silky smooth, innovative flavors and absolutely delicious. Try it. You will not regret..."

Becky Hillyer

"I absolutely love the ice cream at this place. Texture is smooth and it leaves no oily residue in your mouth. I also love how minimalist and..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"Great little boutique ice-cream spot on Kloof street! You can always count on some interesting flavours at a reasonable price! Always a queue out the..."

Gabriel Hair

"Took a quick late night ice cream run last night and had the salted caramel popcorn with the caramelised cashews. I inhaled it. Friendly service too...."

Kim

"Best ice cream I have ever had! Their new flavors are amazing. The honey is my favourite, the beetroot and berry sorbet is yummy and the pineapple..."

Demi De Freitas

"A sweet after gym (cheat) treat and let me tell you the flavours are out of this world!! I had the beetroot chocolate ginger and lemon vegan scoop..."

Thato Moremi

"If you’re looking for an exceptional fix of vegan ice cream then look no further than Unframed ice cream.I thoroughly enjoyed the turmeric and..."

Farzana Dalvie

"After hearing so many good things about Unframed from my vegan friends, I visited the Kloof Street-based store on a Monday night. This place is..."

Thabiso Beau

"The mistake was choosing the Tasting Flight as the scoop size stayed normal as apposed to tasting portion sizeI face 5 scoops with the 5th by..."

Frost Carl

"Ice cream: 7!Ambiance: 3Service: 4Really really really awesome ice cream! Authentic flavors... banana tastes likes real bananas..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"The ice cream flavours at Unframed are quite something. A usual suspect like vanilla for example will leave you delighted after every taste. I’ve..."

Lesedi Ramonyane

"Their selection of flavours are always creative and full of flavour. We tried many of them but we give a round of applause to the vegan mint..."

Estëlle Maniëre

"OMG, we need such concepts desperately in India. Who would imagine humble tumeric milk can be made into an ice cream. Tucked in a tiny corner around..."

AAlok

"Definitely the best ice-cream in Cape Town!! Friendly service and creamy ice-cream! The sugar cone tasted like Hollanse stroopwafel! Absolutely..."

Jomari Steyn

"Safe haven for vegans with sweet tooths that are tired of the usual watery, coconut-y ice creams that other places offer. Never had a scoop that..."

Gaura Moodley

"UNFRAMED IS SO SO SO YUMMY. UNFRAMED MAKES BETTER ICE CREAM THAN THE CREAMERY. UNFRAMED WINS THE ICE CREAM GAME IN CAPE TOWN. TRUST..."

Nina Formanek

"Exceptional ice cream parlour. If I have dinner in town and the desserts don't tickle my fancy, I always pop but here instead. If you're with friends..."

Dylan Thomas

"Awesome taste......WOW! Even my 5 year old daughter said it was better than a chocolate ice cream she had the day before somewhere else 😜 kids..."

Rhiân Evans-Bam

"Genius genius genius!!!This is by far the best Vegan ice-cream I have ever had.We did the tasting plate of 5 different types and loved them..."

Mandy

"SUNDAY SPOILSOk, who am I kidding. I have no control when it comes to sugar, so it's practically Sunday all day, everyday. THE..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"THE BEST ICE CREAM IN CAPE TOWN! I've tried dozens of their flavors and even the crazy inventive ones are absolutely amazing. The dairy based ones..."

Jessica Semple

"One word.... AMAIZING!!!!! Loved this Ice Cream! Took me back to Romes Gelato! Well done guys!!! Real little gem in the heart of Cape Town, wa sjust..."

Pepler La Cock

"The place is great and the vibe is popping. The ice cream flavors are out of this world! Definitely going to go back more often😭. I just wish they..."

Phenyo Makgabo

"Such a trendy ice-cream spot with a range of vegan ice-creams. They had a vegan turmeric flavored ice-cream. Most likely a take on a golden milk..."

Aletha Jeftha

"I tried Unframed out for the first time a few days ago and I can't believe it took me so long to go there... Best. Ice-Cream. Ever!My..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"Absolutely love this place, the ice cream is so good and creamy. The first time I went I had the vegan peanut butter which is still my absolute..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"I absolutely love this place! (I also love the fact that they are open until 11pm)What's even better is their vegan ice cream. I am not..."

SquatForPancakes

"Tried Unframed for the first time yesterday and must say I'm very impressed! Had the burnt white chocolate flavor which was very creamy and tasty...."

Lauren Niekerk

"I'm happy I finally managed to try Unframed's popular ice cream. Because I'm really indecisive I had a sample of almost all the ice creams, and each..."

Tsepang Matekane

"Just stumbled upon this good icecream shop, not easy to notice for its minimal design look. Interesting flavours and nice consistency, not icy at..."

Omar Tomasetta

"Tried Unframed for the first time this weekend and was very impressed. We had the dirty salted caramel and the lemon, lime and basil sorbet. Both..."

Simone Izzard

"Besides my yum, delicious chocolate ice cream, my vegan friend was pleasantly surprised there were options for her as well (and just as good!)..."

Taylor Fahrenfort

"Friendly service, happy to give tasters. The ice cream is the best in Cape Town. Absolutely delicious and perfect creamy, smooth texture. Definitely..."

Leila Smeyatsky

"My favourite ice cream place, and I'm big on ice cream. Their ice cream has a smooth, velvety texture with precise, exotic flavours that can really..."

Simone Markham

"Finally an ice cream shop with some original flavors. The design of the shop is really well done but the best part is definitely the ice cream..."

Francis

"Yum! We've been here a couple times. I've had the vanilla bean with caramelized nuts both times. Sooo good. We've also tried sea salt chocolate..."

TK Boulais

"Fantastic ice cream. Need more flavored. It's impossible to actually enjoy your ice cream as there are many vagrants in the area. Not ideal to go..."

Jaryd Kay

"Finally tried out the much raved about "Unframed" ice cream. After walking for some time we eventually found their little store on Kloof street. The..."

Tia

"Great experience altogether. Texture is next level, and staff super friendly. Do not miss it when visiting the Mother City. Best ice cream in town...."

Christina Rey

"I framed remains my favorite place to get ice cream. The variety of flavors is incredible especially the matcha and turmeric! Always so exciting to..."

Jess Scott

"Super trendy new ice cream shop Unframed boasts vegan options - which immediately made it a hit sensation. I wasn't overly excited by the options..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Unframed is the latest ice cream store to pop up in Cape Town. I was expecting more weird and out there flavours but they were pretty normal...."

Sam

"Without a doubt one of the best ice creams I've ever tasted! Smooth, creamy, perfectly balanced sweetness! The dirty sea salt caramel was my..."

Joash Narainsamy

"This compact ice cream joint has been on my culinary list for a while as all my fellow Joburg comrades rave about it. Classic ice cream is an..."

Azrah Kadwa

"The ice cream is good compared to the stock standard soft serve variety but I've tasted better at the same price point. I had the salted caramel..."

Chris Rafael

"Hidden gem alert! A quiet ice cream shop, hidden between two other shops. So small that you could easily miss it while driving by. But oh so..."

The Foodie Corner

"Peanut butter anything makes me super happy but their vegan peanut butter icecream was so amazing!! I'm looking forward to trying other flavours!..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Oh ice-cream...the 5th love of my life...stumbling across this tiny spot made my day, looks really trendy there...the ice cream tasted as trendy as..."

Ash Robyn

"There's some serious goodness on offer at Unframed! I absolutely adored the ice cream and all the unique flavours on offer (they even cater for..."

Mikaela

"Unframed is definitely one of the best spots to get ice cream in Cape Town. Located on the trendy Kloof Street, it's a small no frills parlour with..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I had Unframed at a friend's child's 1st birthday party and was really impressed at the flavours they offered - their vanilla was amazing, some of..."

Laylah Fay

"Wow - its really amazing that vegan and also dairy free ice cream can taste so incredible... im in love now with tumeric latte ... one of the..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"Nice setting and wide varieties of ice cream available here. We had a 5 scoop special ice cream of 3 different flavors . Sea salt caramel ice cream..."

Suchismita Simhadri

"Finally came to try Unframed after hearing about it for ages! My high expectations were met with a smile - service was lovley, and the ice cream was..."

Jessica Stromin

"Slightly difficult to spot this tiny treasure of an ice cream parlour on Kloof St, but your dedication in hunting it down will be handsomely..."

Viantha Naidoo

"This cute little spot really does excellent ice cream, vegan and traditional alike. Their flavours are always changing and the ones I've tasted,..."

Jager Sisters

"My first time ever going to unframed I was sceptical buy then I tried their vegan matcha ice cream and I was sold. Tonight I went back and it was..."

Annie

"I heard some many good things about Unframed so we were in City and thought try it out. Awesome flavors and doesn't leave that weird milky fatty..."

Glen Hunt

"Hands down the most amazing artisan ice cream I have ever had. A quaint little place on Kloof Street using natural flavours like strawberry and dark..."

Sharese Hunt

"What a delightful little ice cream parlour! Located on busy Kloof Street with a few tables and chairs outside to relax and savour your..."

JotterJo

"Hands down the best salted caramel ice-cream in CPT. This little establishment has led to 3 late night dessert trips. What a treat 🍦🍦🍦🍦..."

Janine Thomas

"Unframed has brought the best revolutionary ice cream to Cape Town, with so many delicious vegan options that easily taste as good as the diary..."

Amie Elliott

"Lovely rich and creamy ice cream. Unusual flavours. They even cater for vegans! My fav flavor was peanut butter. Definitely worth a try. ESP for ice..."

Kashma

"Heard about Unframed from a friend and decided to give it a go. A small unassuming place on Kloof, with a mini lab-like kitchen at the back. The..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Very nice experience and great ice cream. I really enjoyed it. We had burnt white chocolate and nut ice cream with toppings. Really a must for anyone..."

Kyle

"I had a really lovely ice cream here, but definitely go hungry as it is rich and quite filling. The staff are friendly and happy to let you taste a..."

Meg Fitchett

"Very very yummy! The portions are great for the price. It would definitely be my first recommendation to someone asking for good ice-cream spots!!..."

Robyn Samantha Walker

"Pretty good ice cream. We tried a few, and settled on the grapefruit sorbet and salted chocolate, both of which were enjoyed to the last bite...."

Grant & Sam

"Awesome!!! My mom bought me a few litres from here to try! The vegan chocolate is outstanding! The burnt white chocolate is not as flavourful and the..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Really rich, dense artisanal ice cream. I tried the caramel flavour which was absolutely delicious. I also love how low-key and unassuming it is. I..."

Danieljake

"This place is underrated, walked in to an array of different ice-cream flavours even have the vegan variety. I was welcomed to taste all the flavours..."

Lisa

"I've been dying to come here for a long time now - good word of mouth had made me crave delicious ice cream. Unframed is uniquely designed, with its..."

St John Grimbly

"Wow unframed you are amazing!! First time visiting tonight. I wanted to taste everything, ended up tasting the basil and lemon sorbet, the caramel..."

Ulisha Moodley

"We stopped by for something sweet on the way home after dinner. The map on Zomato gets you quite lost! This is actually opposite A List in Kloof..."

Janita Naidoo

"Best Ice Cream Ever. Vegan Jasmine Rice Lemongrass is my favourite !!!They always have the most creative flavours. If you haven't..."

Nina Dos Santos

"What amazing combinations and flavours, just intime for Summer. Today I tried the lime,lemon and basil and my friend tried the sea salt chocolate!..."

Nicol Miller

"My boyfriends sister is vegan and after being to unframed she kept raving about the vegan ice cream. I decided to check it out after lunch in the..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"I fell deep in love with Unframed at first lick... but my mom said it best: "Unframed's Ice Cream shouldn't even be called ice cream!" It is in a..."

Courtney Boyd Myers

"Definitely need to try this place! Must be one of the best ice-cream shops in Cape Town at the moment (in our opinion) - So creamy and delicious with..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Amazingly smooth, decadent ice cream. Everything looked so tasty but we eventually decided on two 2-scoop cups. The one cup contained the two sorbets..."

Jessica Tuile

"The smoothest, creamiest ice cream in Cape Town!! Have limited flavors but the ones they do have are amazing. Super friendly staff make this little..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Unframed is one of the many gems you can find in long Street. Top quality ice cream with unconventional flavours. Awesome friendly staff and the..."

Gabriel Stein

"Found this new gem on Kloof street. Absolutely superb ice cream (with 4 vegan options!) Best I've had yet. Try out the chocolate or matcha green tea...."

Beth Anne Mendelowitz

"Flavor Variety (5/5): offers an impressive array of flavors that cater to a wide range of tastes Flavor Quality (4/5): rich and delicious Texture..."

Nikiwe Mayedwa

"It's good, and marginally cheaper than other gelato outlets in Capetown. In CBD, it's the best in terms of taste and variety. Woolworths does offer..."

Cheewai Lai

"This is the second branch of Moro Gelato I visited. The service is very good and their Gelato is really amazing! they had a nice selection of tasty..."

John Butler

"Cute little aesthetic gelato place situated on long street. Slightly more expensive but definitely worth that delicious gelato. You can do some taste..."

Alisha Moodley

"Always wanted to try it. It was lovely. The ice cream was delicious. The hot chocolate is good but it is quite thick and has a coffee texture to it...."

Ntsako Dzumba

"Let's start with Liberty, his service was amazing. Was our first time at Moro and he explained everything from the vegan options to regular gelato...."

Bianca Jasmine Mitchell

"Yum - just Yum! What a treat - quality Gelato like I haven't had in 30 years. Pistachio & Lemon Meringue for me, as good as any I have ever had. A..."

Jono W

"It is as good as everyone says. The hit chocolate is like drinking melted chocolate. You get to choose a Gelato topping or cream. You can even keep..."

Riki Armstrong

"Very well done, this. Cute styling of a gelato spot, with kind people working there, serving pretty good quality gelato. Scoops are big, so we..."

Stefan Bussels

"Adorable little shop on long street with so many different flavours of ice cream. Had the strawberries and cream and black Forrest in a small cone,..."

Mugisha Hakizimana

Rick's Cafe Americain

86/100 (2910 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

Moroccan

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Gluten Free Options

Mediterranean

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Drinks

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Cheesecakes

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Chili

Halloumi

Duck

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Television

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Full Bar

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Free Wifi

Table Service

Accepts Credit Cards

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Dinner

Mid-range

"I love and would recommend everything about this place - the Casablanca themed Ricks cafe is my go to ! Rick’s has the most delicious food with a..."

Storm Morrisby

"The most important thing is that the food and service is excellent. The second most important thing is that the kitchen closes later than other..."

Thigerson Reddy

"Such a fantastic place with a wonderful atmosphere!! I had one of the best meals here - Flavours and options for days � Friendly staff, comfortable..."

Shannon Smith

"Honestly one of the best places I've been at in a long time , the whole environment is great , friendly and helpful staff with excellent food at..."

Ryan A Martin

"Working on a prestigious cruise line cruising around the globe and tasting dishes served locally, I must say Ricks in CapeTown has rather left me a..."

Lek Lek

"Very, very good food!! The setting and theme is cosy and warm on a winters night, prices are a bit high for the average person, but will definitely..."

Stef Raath

"Never disappointed. Vibey!!! Great service, delicious food and really good portion sizes. It's all worth the visit and thanks Thube for always..."

Isabella April

"Friendly staff, the food was delicious and I love the music. I would definitely recommend people to..."

Alvena Steyn

"Fantastic food, great vibe and atmosphere, terrific staff, highly, highly recommend..."

Amanda Kranenburg

"The service is amazing,the place is comfortable and the food is great! I'd go every time I get a chance. I had a great time there..."

Retswe Riri November

"My favorite place to eat in Cape Town! Great atmosphere and fantastic food and..."

Alex Lee

"Delicious food, awesome atmosphere. Really great service. Definitely one of my favourites in Cape..."

Lorraine Perlotto

"Just had an awsome experience!!! JP is the best!!! Highly..."

Deirdre van der Walt

"Found this restaurant after a long evening of trying to get into any place on kloof's nek. As someone with a severe gluten allergy, I did not expect..."

Dylan Kukard

"AMAZING AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE. VERY COOL AMBIENCE. I WANA GO BACK LIKE NOW. I had the burger and My friends had the steaks. Absolutely impeccable...."

Emily Crystal

"This place I can't say enough about it. The Chicken and fig tagine is what dreams are made of. Beyond delicious. Service was incredible, they went..."

Lara Segal

"Great vibe, great food and even better staff! We went to watch football and landing up having such a great time. I had the lamb tagine which was out..."

Leanne Kimmings

"Guys! Rick's is amazing.The food is OMG good. Serious portions with bang-on flavour. Everything is locally sourced and of the highest quality..."

Jana Ferreira

"Sadly I arrived here not feeling great, but my date proclaimed this to be the best burger he's ever had. We also had the feta parcels which were..."

Mayuri

"I absolutely love Rick's. Amazing decor and excellent service. I've tried several of the dishes and they've all been extremely delicious. Great..."

Jessica Semple

"Recently went here for happy hour and enjoyed t so much that we decided to have my boyfriends birthday drinks/ snacks here too.The..."

Claudia Penny

"Very good service that accommodated our large group and took special care to organise our birthday request. They also served some good platters with..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"Lovely restaurant with dim-lit and cozy ambiance. The food and cocktails were great too. Only downside was that the music was a little soft. Overall..."

Emirhan Caner

"My friends and I were feeling a happy hour date so we decided to give Rick's and try and I think we were all very happy with our first experience...."

Kposselwhite

"It was a birthday and a reasonably larger party. The service was excellent, all the orders were spot on, nothing was forgotten, everything was fast...."

Alphabet Soup

"Such a lovely chill restaurant perfect for the evening.They have awesome fireplace. They make fresh great Gluehwein in winter. Service very good...."

Elena Belka

"Didn't expect to waltz in on a Thursday night and get a table after an early drinks with friends. But alas. We managed to get a great 2 seater in the..."

Asher Weinsein

"Nice and cosy interior, very good food and super service. Moroccan options are good. Portions are generous. Wide selection of local wines. Thumb's..."

Orekhov.victor

"Amazing food and service. Had my birthday here and they made it so special. Vegetarian meals were so good and the meat eaters were also happy...."

Lekkerverdwaal

"Rick's is consistently a go-to spot for us. If the weather is good, be sure to book on the balcony. Indoors, be prepared to smoke even if you're a..."

TASTEXPLORER

"Rick's is always a treat! The Staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home. I've patronised Rick's a number of times and the..."

Inga Sibiya

"Been to Rick's a few times for drinks but I had the opportunity to try the food for the first time this past weekend. Had the pork neck burger...."

Anisha Pillay

"Really really enjoyed my meal tonight! Been here before for cocktails, but never for dinner! We had a super cool waiter JP who was very efficient! We..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Awesome vibe was warm and cozy, good food and great service! Had a variety of meals which hit the spot tonight! Also the waiter JP was excellent and..."

Lucy McGhie

"Nice restaurant, very chilled, had a few drinks and ordered the Chilli Poppers. Rick's is not the cheapest in terms of food and drink but it is quite..."

Leonardo Sforza

"Wanted some vegiterian food. Had the Falafel Pita with couscous. Was really tasty! Probably some of the better vegetarian food I've had on a while...."

Christopher Shear

"Been here a few times, both as a member of a dinner club as well as with other friends. Drinks are mixed well and service is impeccable. Every time...."

Zanhugo

"My first reaction: "How have I not been here before?!"The perfect day time spot. A hidden gem! One of my my first choices for a..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Great ambience, great service! Wonderful selection of drinks as well as food menu. Suitable for any time and occasion! We had my birthday dinner..."

Heine

"Really a pretty darn good veggie burger. I believe the veg tagine is great too. There's a vast list of happy hour cocktails, not all of them..."

Popsi

"Popped in for a quick bite last night. Had to make the most of their cocktail happy hour - strawberry daiquiri's were refreshing. Also had their..."

Lushane J Abrahams

"I remember Rick's as an institution - one of Cape Town's landmarks. Earlier visits years back were among my favourite dining experiences in the city...."

Bryan Vally

"Firstly outstanding food and Very friendly service We ordered the traditional cheese burger , honey riblets and ravioli, the ravioli definitely..."

Mosa Mashati

"First time at Rick's Cafe Americain, and it definitely won't be my last. Decided on a last minute dinner with a few friends, so no reservation. They..."

Shinéad

"A Moroccan themed restaurant with 'Rick' in the title can allude to one thing only - Casablanca! The ambience of the restaurant literally feels like..."

Danieljake

"I always enjoy going here. great selection of food and drinks, and the service is great. I really enjoy the upstairs balcony section, which is good..."

Cynthia

"Been to Ricks a few times. Love the upstairs seating as it's cosy yet also allows you to let your hair down with that roof top vibe. I've had the..."

Ulisha Moodley

"I love bringing my friends to Rick's Cafe - really nice venue over looking the mountain if you sitting outside. The burgers, dessert, starters and..."

Jyotika Joy Chauhan

"I’m a major cinephile and the old Hollywood classics have always amazed me. One of the many classics I have watched numerous times is Casablanca,..."

I Love Foodies

"I noticed this restaurant some time back on one of my scarce trips into Gardens, and just loved the quaint character of the converted old house and..."

Monique

"Rick's is always enjoyable for dinner and drinks and I really enjoy their tapas menu. Their chilli poppers are very spicy but enjoyable and their..."

Jayshall Vassen

"My visit to Rick's cafe was really a success the decore was chic and the food was delicious. The place has the right vibes and I absolutely recommend..."

Hend Amer

"Rick cafe has a cozy warm vibe, great for intimate small get togethers with good friends. I loved the upstairs seating we were offered. The food was..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"This is one of my new favourites! Perfect for a dinner with friends and drinks afterwards! The tapas menu is so diverse and choosing one is..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Cosy spot tucked into the heart of town, certainly worth a visit (but make reservations!). Busy-ness adds to the vibe, and lends toward drinks and..."

Darion

"Rick's Cafe is undoubtedly one of the best places to drink, eat, laugh, and unwind (with the help of their amazing drinks!). I always feel like going..."

Pree

"This was our second visit to Rick's. Love dinning near the fireplace by the bar. The ambiance provides comfort on a cold winters night in C.T...."

Laurisa Singh

"I adore this restaurant! It's also a stunning venue- the rooftop seats are my favourite. The service is always great and the menu is fantastic!..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Inviting and warm atmosphere, coupled with great food and service. Ambient lighting and unobtrusive music add to a very relaxing vibe. Furthermore,..."

Robert Fridjhon

"Thoroughly enjoyed my evening at ricks cafe. They have a large variety of food options to choose from. Although I was in a burger mood, I tried the..."

Shaneil Moodley

"Really enjoyed lunch here on Saturday afternoon amazing chilled vibe! Great food I had the burger and I was not disappointed I was so full after but..."

Kim Stoffberg

"We visited Rick's Cafe in Cape Town due to the remarkable resemblance to Rick's Cafe visited in Casablanca Morocco a few weeks ago..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Birthday dinner for 7. Food very good, service not so good. Waiter kept forgetting to bring our repeat drinks order. Eventually ended up getting our..."

Tracey

"Friday, Sitting in the rain with heavy traffic on our way to try Rick's cafe, it was all worth it. Such a nice vibe, such friendly staff and awesome..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Wow!! This Ricks Cafe Americain was amazing!!! The food was so delious best food I have ever had for a long time... Everyone one ordered different..."

Ash

"Rick's never disappoints. Had a lovely meal with friends last night and as always, we left more than happy. The restaurant is very cozy with a great..."

Ronelda Human

"Experience 5/5Amazing cheat meal dinner with my significant other. Perfect for intimate gatherings such as dates. We were initially seated in a..."

Amy Imogen Tanzer

"This place is probably the pinnacle of Cape Town's 'bars that everybody keeps thinking is a restaurant for some reason.' I mean yes, they have a..."

Ben Rhys

"Extremely satisfied with my Rick's debut. Excellent burgers that exemplify generous portions and even better happy hour specials. Will definitely be..."

BT

"A firm favourite for a happy hour mojito and delicious tapas platter. The Spanish meatballs are the best! service can be slow-ish but just enjoy the..."

Jessica Stromin

"I've been here a few times and good old Rick's never fail to disappoint. It's not a fancy, hipster place, but you're assured of good service and..."

Catharina

"Ricks is definitely one of my all time favorite places in Cape Town. The entire restaurant has warm, welcoming decor and a great atmosphere. Sitting..."

Savanna Clarke

"The best things about Ricks for me, is that they have a large variety of food for vegetarians. We went here a few nights ago and were a large table..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Ricks is one of my favourites! Over the years I've spent many evenings with wine and tapas on their upstairs deck but last night was the first time I..."

Rachel

"An eclectic mix of tapas and cusine that suits. Always a fun spot. The service is always on par. Try the upstairs bar. My fave part is the sharing..."

Nadia Van M

"I have to been Rick's a few times, but the other day was the first time I tried their burger, and wow! My sister, as well as my mother, whom are not..."

Megan Amber Taylor

"Rick's cafe has a good vibe on a Friday night and we had great seating on the deck.We tried various tapas and all of which was delicious..."

Chanel Pillay

"Absolutely awesome evening. Been here twice in as many months. Tapas exceptional. Ambience is top notch. Service is brilliant. Good selection of..."

Heath Huxtable

"One of the best places to eat in Cape Town! The food is incredible, with a wide variety of choice (which is all delicious), the atmosphere is perfect..."

Warren Duncan

"I went there for their burgers that I have heard so much about. They are huge and will satisfy your hunger for sure. The chips were nice and crispy..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"What a great vibe, the decor and lighting make for quite the ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed the tapas platter I ordered. Very generous serving best to..."

Moshibudi Mphahlele

"What a delight! Great atmosphere and a huge selection for vegetarians. We had the Chilli poppers for starters, which were decent. And I had the..."

Meenal Harry

"So Delicious. This tapas platter from Rick's Cafe Americian is full of yummiest finger foods, So full of flavour and big enough to actually feed 2..."

WildHearts Journal

"Such a vibey restaurant just off of Kloof street. There are a lot of tables and every night seems that every seat get filled! Great tapas, salads,..."

Sarah` Kennedy

"I’m a major cinephile and the old Hollywood classics have always amazed me. One of the many classics I have watched numerous times is Casablanca,..."

I Love Foodies

"Such a hidden gem, is Rick's... The best place for a romantic meal, with excellent service and food to compliment the ambiance, you are guaranteed, a..."

Chris Van Dyk

"The service was great and friendly. We ordered 4 tapas to share and I woul recommend this to anyone. Mains are so last year! All of the tapas were..."

Warrick Philip Shannon

"Went out for an intimate dinner last night and everything was perfect. The food was juicy and satisfying, the wine was crisp, elegant & fresh and the..."

Tankiso

"Had a celebratory dinner at Ricks and had an amazing evening. The place was packed but the service was still great. All the people at the table..."

Mathew West-Russell

"It was my second visit to Ricks Cafe. Nice vibe, we were hosted in the upstairs lounge room for a hen party and the service was great. They run..."

Bame Modungwa

"Great food, great atmosphere on a Friday night. One of my favorite restaurants in the cbd. I tend to go with the tajines, they're usually excellent...."

Brandon Ellse

"Best Lamb Shank ever! Lovely vibe, nice & cozy. Friendly staff. Been back a couple times because it just is that good. The cosmos are a winner over..."

Emile Doubell

"We received great service from the moment we arrived. We didn't have a reservation, but were given multiple great seating options. I recommend the..."

Khanyi Zulu

"We were a group of 40 people on the rooftop section and the service I received was excellent, from our arrival, and the waiter keeping me up-to-date..."

Merisha De Voux

"The rooftop seating area is a vibrant spot to host a larger table setting, with views of two large TVs in the event there's an important game on. The..."

Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox

"Hi everybody Ricks Cafe Americain is a place that you must definitely visit. The decor, the staff the atmosphere is one to experience. We had the..."

Darryl Nel

"Beautiful restaurant. Perfect location, friendly staff, amazing food and extensive cocktail menu. We will be..."

Cindy Smith

"An old time favorite of mine for many years! Delicious food not overly priced. So many different & cool little spots to choose to sit. Closed on..."

Tarryn Taylor

"An absolutely amazing vibes, highly recommend their grilled fish of the day it was superb 🤌🏾 the mussels and the cocktail drinks were a..."

Matlodi Maduwa

"What a beautiful spot. Especially the rooftop. Amazing service, food and extensive wine, spirits and cocktail..."

Carla S

"Amazing atmosphere!! My favorite place to go for amazing cocktails and delicious food. I had one incident where a waiter immediately dismissed us..."

hannah burger

"The food was very very tasty. The tagine is highly recommended. The flavours, the layout of the plate etc... Everything was right. The portions are..."

Martijn Leijten

"We love this place for a chilled lunch in town with spectacular views of Table Mountain. On a warm, sunny day the roof top is the place to be and you..."

Judith (CapeTownWithKids.com)

"My fiancé took me here as a surprise because I love the movie Casablanca. It really was amazing! Our waiter Allan took such good care of us and the..."

Amber Belcher

"Great location. It can be so busy making it difficult to get hold of your waiter at times but the service is still good. I had the ribeye and roasted..."

Dambudzo Chipotereke

"Awesome vibe sitting upstairs, breathtaking views of the mountain and city. Food was delicious and service was friendly and delightful. The menu is..."

Pavitra Naidoo

"Amazing cocktails, best pina colada in Cape Town! I tried the seafood Tajine but it was very disappointing, R295 one of the most expensive item on..."

MinChan Kim

"I have been going to Rick’s regularly, and I have never been disappointed. Food is simple but always very good and tasty. I do recommend the beef..."

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