The best Restaurants in Cape Town ranking of June 2025
397 restaurant menus in Cape Town, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Went for a lovely stay at the Gorgeous George Hotel, as well as the dinner and breakfast experience.
All I can say is...it was absolutely..."
Jia Tsai
"This is definitely an out of the ordinary experience. Star it for date night or a special occasion.
At night, the vibe here is like something out..."
N L
"An exceptional dining experience, service flawless. Just I wish that our waiter didn’t force us to buy water “for the table” because we..."
Nikiwe Mayedwa
"To be fair, went for lunch during the week, was pretty empty (worked out in our favour) staff were friendly and at your service. Menu of the day..."
Dyan Erispe
"Really nice dinner on a Sunday evening. We had the green gazpacho, the globe artichokes and the seared tuna - all which were delicious. Also nice..."
Paul Livingston
"We visited gigi for breakfast! We were the second table who got seated when they opened in the morning. It was a little difficult to find the..."
Sarah Tan
"Great place, food was amazing and service was fantastic! Nick the host truly stood out and made us so welcome. Very cool rooftop with great..."
Jack&bean Cafe
"My wife certainly finds the coolest places..especially in our own home town!
What a fantastic lunch in such a lovely green rooftop..."
Luke Ziegenhardt
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The food was super tasty and the vibe was really fun and lively. The cocktails weren’t 100% to my taste..."
Anesu Kachikoti
"Had an amazing lunch with friends on the rooftop, a perfect place on a hot day with a cool breeze blowing with an ice cold beer. The staff were..."
Jacqued Jacobs
"Loved the vibe. On the street, it’s super loud and hectic. Rooftop is on the 6th floor (top floor of the hotel). It’s nice, serene and has a..."
Codrin Arsene
"Awesome food, great location with super friendly staff, cocktails good, wine..."
Maria Müller
"Caught up with an old school friend last night at this rooftop bar. We had an amazing time. Delicious, really innovative cocktails, incredibly..."
Sharon
"I was there with my family for a birthday dinner , and everything was lovely from the entrance to the seating arrangements . I love the treatment..."
Rose Ilunga
"WOW!!! What can I say, what a place!
Cape Town has some gems and this is one of them, set on a boutique hot rooftop in the CBD. Finding parking was..."
Sher Brüssow
"Excellent breakfast and great cocktails at night. Loved the decor, night time DJ and ambiance. Mixologists we’re amazing. Fun spot to..."
"The Shortmarket Club in Johannesburg was a delightful dining experience for the start of our SA trip! I’d recommend the Japanese pancakes, oysters,..."
Shaheer Hafeez
"We were fortunate to partake in a nice evening, where our choice of indulgence led us to the captivating world of cocktail tasting, paired seamlessly..."
Darren Franks
"The food was okay. Nothing I'd remember 4 months from now. The service was outstanding - really friendly wait-staff, really amazing front of house......"
Danielle Lawrence
"This was the best restaurant/food experience I have had in SA so far. Service, decoration and food was all amazing. My partner and I both had the..."
Pavel Jansen op de Haar
"This is the best restaurant I have ever been to in South Africa. We had the tasting meal and literally every single dish was a 10/10. The flavours..."
Ucizi Claire Nkhoma
"Celebrated Cape Town chef, Luke Dale Roberts, has finally opened a restaurant in Johannesburg. He is famous for the Test Kitchen and the Pot Luck..."
Azania Mosaka
"Unreal experience!!! Staff, food, pairing, atmosphere, EVERYTHING just awesome!!! They made a birthday so so special!!! Can't wait for our next..."
Danie Van Dyk
"It's difficult to chose between this and the Pot Luck Club in Cape Town. Both restaurants execute every single element of every single dish to..."
Soomee Pather
"Such a lovely fine dining experience. Food was exceptional. They even have a special vegetarian menu (and not just one or two dishes). Even the meat..."
Priya Thakoor
"What an amazing fine dine restaurant. The service from the waiters and the manager is top notch. The pina colada oysters 🤩, pepper crusted fillet..."
Mokataki Phoshoko
"Shortmarket club
Couldn't resist the urge to do one last outing before 2023.
We had the 5 course tasting menu, there was good balance between red..."
Yefan Ma
"Extremely amazing experience. Went for a dinner date and really enjoyed the service. I must say, I've had quite a lot of dining experiences in..."
Tumelo Sardock Magongwa
"We went to the Shortmarket Club for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. The ambience and decor are great. This is a nice and intimate venue so I can see..."
Nadine Ferreira
"Excellent service, good food and ambience. Went with a group of 10 pax
For starters I had the oysters A++ - the plating has drama and engages the..."
Aquias Spies
"This is a true premium dining experience. I wouldn't call this haute cuisine, but it certainly is food made with great skill and talent.
I loved the..."
Joash Narainsamy
"Shortmarket Club is one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. The food is absolutely fantastic. The terrine was the best we’ve ever had..."
"I just love this restaurant, the food is good and the staff is friendly. The place is always clean. I love their garlic naan, it's taste is better..."
Raeeza Li Li Jansen
"Our favorite restaurant never disappoints.
We ONLY eat Butter chicken from here and their Mutton Kharai is what flavor is made of.
We drove 45mins..."
Yolanda Heldsinger
"Absolutely love their food. Always going back for more..."
Najwa Adams Haywood
"It's one of the best places if you are looking for Indian/ Bangladeshi food in Cape Town. Tandoori Tikka Chicken is so authentic. As an Indian food..."
Nihal Abubacker
"Boneless Mutton breyani with extra meat Tops as always. Always going back for..."
Ra-Iz Salie
"Best place for Indian cuisine, I like there butter..."
Muhammad Siddique Awan
"Went here for the 1st time and the food was great as recommended by who accompanied me. Tasty Tikka options, seafood and meat dishes ordered all..."
Majdah Hendricks
"Ordered quite a few things today and every dish was perfect. Full of flavor especially the garlic Naan omg...quality food. Attention to detail when..."
Alexan Lee
"Food was delicious and peaceful, clean restaurant. They should offer the entire menu, including daily specials to all guests. If you don't ask, you..."
Soeraya Goezaar
"Food is amazing
Very spacious
Good environment for children and elderly..."
Radiyah Khan
"Serving presentation good.. and nice and quiet sit down and if on the run a take way availability. Recommend to visit and try out..."
West Coast Oysters Pineapple Salsa & Cucumber Sorbet
Cortado
Coufower Cheese Arancini
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Contemporary
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Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Mid-range
"On its way to fine dining. The way the food is presented is fantastic and the waiters were very attentive (but not hovering) and we really enjoyed..."
Lara Dodd
"Really wish I got more photos of the food but it was great, everything was beautifully plated and I enjoyed all the courses. The risotto was..."
Mugisha Hakizimana
"Very cool restaurant with a tasting and a regular menu. Prices are correct (450R for 2 courses and 650 for 3) and they’ve got a good selection of..."
Robin Flamant
"Searching for a nice place for a food 'n wine pairing dinner, we stubbled upon Grub & Vine where they were doing a 'Meet the Maker' event. Long story..."
Jip Jonker
"The food was amazing! Although, not sure why you're paying such big supplements on the duck breast and for 2 scallops... Service lacked finesse and..."
Meghan Jeppe
"The Grub and vine is an excellent, central spot for a fine dining experience. The food is wonderful and seasonal with an exquisite variety of..."
Jeroen Bormans
"Wonderful and ambitious food with a good selection of wines and a look to the working kitchen. After canapés with a glass of Cap Classique, we had..."
Gregers Jungersen
"Excellent food, good service, and a calm ambience in the green room.
We went with the summer tasting menu for the entire table (everyone needs to..."
Vishnu Suresh
"What a gem!!! Reservations are highly recommended as this is a small, intimate restaurant...you enter through the open kitchen and are welcomed by..."
Dorothy Ooko
"Enjoyable experience. Best bite was the rarebit. Local wine pairings were a little off, frequently in conflict with the flavors of the food. Kitchen..."
Gary FX LaMorte
"Amazing culinary experience in a relaxed and sleek setting. Located on Bree street in the hub of Cape Town happenings, this boutique restaurant is..."
Kelly Ferris
"Loved the service, atmosphere and food. Just enough bite sizes to keep you satisfied and excited. Love the menu changes coz this was our second food..."
Lauretta M
"Decent tasting menu - some delicious plates, some okay. Nice ambience. Warm and attentive staff. Good drinks. I would return, though not before..."
Cheyenne E. Batista
"Food was delicious and service was great throughout the evening. Waiter was able to make wine recommendations well suited to our..."
Raina Searles
"Honestly we both thought reviews should be higher, service food all great... would like more natural wines..."
James Boyce
"Good food, nice size servings. For the price a bit more attention to detail would be nice. Excellent wine list. We enjoyed the ambience of the..."
Charl Louw
"A quaint cosy first floor restaurant with delicious food. They serve a two, three and seven course menu with wine pairing.
The most deliciously..."
Azania Mosaka
"Came here and try their winter special menu. Started off with the very crispy and creamy Arancini balls. The leak and potato soup was really..."
Jasmine Wong
"The food and wine are excellent - we enjoyed the 6 course menu and had a wonderful evening. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, good..."
Indulge in the New Gingerbread Latte with Ginger Biscuits from Mugg & Bean
Café
American
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Really nice spacious M&B. Service was excellent despite ongoing taxi strikes.
Only criticism was the egg on my sandwich wasn't runny as..."
Carl Thomas
"I recently had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast here, and I must say it was a delightful experience. I decided to try the Rancheros breakfast, and..."
Melissa Green
"Mugg and bean has always been one of my favourite places to go to. My husband and myself had a romantic coffee date at Mugg and bean Tablebay Mall on..."
Helena Born.
"Thank you, coffee was good and place was clean. I wasn’t going to give a bad rating just because of bad service. But my waiter was really terrible,..."
Miguel Du Plessis
"To Joshua Hannies.
We want to thank you for the amazing service rendered. You always go above and beyond for us when ever we are here and by..."
Tracey Lee Julius
"I just love canal walks mug and bean...... Gavin and Ian are so professional and friendly.
There service makes u want to go back all the time and not..."
crystal feldman
"Excellent service,exceptional highly appreciated.I visited Mugg and bean Tablebay yesterday. The food was sexy hot.Energetic experienced waiter..."
Bridgette Nyoni
"Vimbai was extremely friendly, professional and quick. She offered her input to the meal - which I appreciated. She is a great ambassador for..."
Tracy Groenewald
"Very friendly waiter (James) and the manager the lady (couldn't get the name) food is okay though they can do better but l can't..."
Mazvita Masaraure
"I really enjoy Mugg and Bean, I go to table bay Mugg and Bean often for breakfast or lunch. Always good food, service and..."
Kerri Raath
"I come to this M&B atleast once a week. Everytime I come, I meet a different waiter/waitress, but the service is the same!
Outstanding, friendly and..."
"Amazing little place with a great view of the majestic treasure that is Table Mountain. The food, the coffee and the staff are simply brilliant...."
Ryan Shields
"The BEST service! Back when I was vegetarian I used to order the Bean wrap 🌯 it’s soooo packed with flavour!
Basically anything you order here..."
Watercolour Art in Cape Town
"Great food, amazing food options. Well priced and well made. The coffee is also..."
bernadette Dix
"Probably best coffee and sandwiches in Paarden Eiland. Always good, always friendly. Be sure to stop by...three years later from this first review,..."
Gustav Erlank
"Dropped in here, while my bike was getting serviced. Friendly staff, good wifi, tasty Benedict that is well priced. Flat white was good. The shop has..."
Gerard Jampies
"Breakfast for Kings. I ordered a Colonel Hawaiian burger. This is really good food. And the service..."
Stephan M Jacobs
"Divine salmon and avo on rye bread with cream cheese. It's great. The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful. Thank you Roobarb team...."
Robyn Schmidt
"Cool little spot. I had the pulled pork wrap and it was good - only 60 bucks as well. Lose a star as it was a little bland, but I spiced it up with..."
Nick Gorman
"Perfect stop for good food, well-priced and friendly service. Our burgers were excellent and service was quick. Indoor and outdoor seating. Restroom..."
Yassie ZA
"Great, friendly service! Food was lovely. Definitely worth the trip, all the way from Southern Suburb!..."
Lesley-Ann Marco
"Great tasting food and well prepared..."
Tony S
"Cafe type comfort. Not over crowded with tables. Super tasty food and..."
sean jarvis
"Friendly serving team. Interesting and comfortable seating area.
Soy and almond milk in store. Good coffee. Staff willing to change the menu to suit..."
Roxy Norman
"A gem in the center of industry!!! Good food and drinks and insightful hours. Convenient for an early snack before your meeting. Nice location, not..."
Moses Skisazana
"Good food, good service, good coffee. Internal layout is something to get used to, bit on the noisy side. Definitely not priced right for the..."
David Szivos
"Great food, staff and vibe in general. Will come again and again. Look out for George..."
Mike Little
"One of the best spots in the area. A very comfortable spot with friendly staff and quick service. Ideal to grab a quick bite en-route , but also..."
"OMG I'm blown away. Good service, clean and tidy. I had a Belgian waffle with Tiramisu Gelato. My friends had the pancakes also delicious light and..."
Sheila Arendse
"Great experience and excellent service by the staff, Patricia accommodated us shortly to closing time and had the patience with my 2 year old child..."
asgar gaffar
"Perfect place to grab a yummy treat with the kids. Cool facts about their ice cream in the..."
insaaf nolan
"I'm a regular at this place. Every time I hangout with my friend, we try out a new flavour and it never disappoints! The place is clean, the staff..."
Kate Blake
"Delicious gelato in a range of great flavours, feels like traditional Italian Gelato. All of the chocolate flavours are great especially the brownies..."
Safwaan Sibda
"The variety of gelato flavours are wonderful. Friendly staff. Easy to locate, although parking can be a nightmare during peak times, however totally..."
Zahraa de Vos
"Nice little dessert shop. Large variety of flavours. Sugar and normal cones, cups, can mix multiple flavours etc. Has beverages/coffee too. Also has..."
Brandon Daffue
"One can never go wrong with ice cream,will make sure I taste all of them,tried the mango sobert ddnt go..."
Retina Mandawana
"If you in Cape Town, this ice cream place is definitely On the list of ice cream places to must stop to eat. The ice cream flavors are really good..."
Zohra Kajee
"How can you go wrong with great ice cream …
Well worth stopping in and getting a scoop or a pancake..."
Sian Borrett
"One of our favourite go-to's with such a variety of different flavours to choose! Ladies are welcoming and kind and treated my kid like a..."
Matthew Anderson
"Incredible Ice cream. Premium priced but easily worth it. Staff are very friendly and kind. The selection of ice cream flavours will have you..."
Liam Kneale
"Such a cute little spot. I'd go there again just to sit in the cute courtyard. My ice cream was nice, although the cone was kind of burnt and tasted..."
Lauren
"Lovely ice cream. Great flavour selection. Bit expensive but worth a try. Hazelnut sugar free is a..."
"New and improved. The new store has all the yummy, delicious, delectable foods like the original. Freedom Place Bakery has its name SPOT on!
They..."
Izelke Gebhardt
"What a gem and staffed by the nicest people. The variety of baked goods on offer was a lovely surprise. Will definitely go back to enjoy a meal, but..."
Nina Talliard
"Unfortunately they weren't properly open when I visited there. I went there specifically to buy some vegan cakes and biscuits. The chef was not in..."
Mark Maserow
"Parking is convenient and it is good because it is a facility for children of various ages can play. The food is delicious, too. When I visited,..."
"They have moved from Main Rd Bergvliet to 126 Main Rd Diep River. Healthy bakery options. The old place had Lovely eclectic decor for a chilled..."
Peter Fenwick
"Vegan baked goods are delicious - great brownies! Well priced. Good coffee. Friendly staff.
There is also a discount basket for older stock...it may..."
Laura Holt
"I simply love their coconut flour sugar-free bakes. Their sugar-free croissants, Danish pastries, koesiesters and coconut wraps are my..."
Chez Pool
"My mom is Gluten allergic and she loves Freedom bakery!! Cakes, breads, pizzas and pies. All she dreams..."
Adri du Preez
"First time visit to The Freedom Place which is situated on the corner, in Main Road, Die River opposite the Pet Place. It was on closing time, but..."
Tania Dyer
"The best breakfast and home made..."
Averyl Demas
"Best place, has a play area for toddlers, vegan menu, everything u need for a relaxing..."
Pamela Lang
"Friendly and professional staff, food delicious and healthy, setting and seating indoors and outdoors. Kiddies play area has a few live animals..."
Doreen Vizant
"Very interesting bakery / coffee shop. One shouldn’t have expectations. If you have Coeliac disease buy the items with caution. A lot of their..."
Parusha G
"Very nice place food is..."
ricardo simon
"Everything you can imagine for your special diet - AND MORE! I don't know how they do it, but low carb treats are so delicious and beautiful! They..."
Jeni Bister
"Portions fit for a king ... food doesn't only look good but tastes good..."
"Food is at least decent to eat. Service is basic, nothing unusual. Friendly and patient. But it's a typical takeaway where those working there don't..."
Ryan Shuman
"Such a quiet little Steers tucked away in Paarden Eiland, I used to order from them on Uber Eats but then one day I popped by the restaurant and just..."
Watercolour Art in Cape Town
"Excellent customer service
Excellent Burgers and Chips
We ordered just before close which we didn’t know was at 3pm on a long weekend, but our..."
Nina Kramer
"Food was great salad and tomatoes were fresh patties grilled..."
Danie Swarts
"Very good service and..."
Neil Lourens
"Always had the best service at this Steers and Natasha is wonderful and nothing is too much for her to handle, the facility is clean and staff are..."
Donovan Henderson
"Kashiefa is an absolute legend and went well above and beyond the call of duty to ensure exceptional customer service. 10/10 would..."
Callum McDonald
"Very friendly staff. Well greeted when I walked in..service was quick.. A in an a out..I'll go there any day..thy will definitely see me..."
KISHAAM LG ABRAHAM
"Extremely friendly service ALWAYS.
Also really good quality food served with a smile. Polite reception.
Thanks Steers (Paarden Eiland) for great..."
Shaun Rouse
"Store was nice and clean. Staff friendly and helpful and suggested the special. Food was freshly made and delicious..."
"Celebrated my birthday with a few friends and it was perfect. The food is so special and unlike anything I’ve ever had, so unique and refreshing...."
Micaela Beaumont
"Between Us is a place for breakfast aficionados. The restaurant exudes a homely vibe, making it a cozy spot for morning gatherings. Although the..."
William Diepeveen
"The restaurant's cute and charming decor adds to its appeal, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However, the food we had didn't leave a..."
salyn.
"Such a cozy, gorgeous spot. The breakfasts are divine (get the chips!) and the coffee is amazing. I’d love to return for dinner as well, as I’ve..."
Nicci Tiley
"Beautiful place and lovely setting with the trees along the street frontage. Coffee is great and vibe is awesome. Will have to try tye food..."
Karlo Hendriksz
"Quite frankly one of the best breakfast and lunch I had.
Every single dish was sumptuously crafted and flavorful.
The fritata or the french toast..."
Ariel TAIEB
"A great place and it has developed into a nice restaurant with a different menu compared to other places Very good service And what I appreciate is..."
Jonas Sandström
"Amazing food! Had the fennel salad and the lamb! 10 out of 10. The staff was super attentive. Super nice experience! Thanks..."
Alex Vite
"Exquisite food in a beautiful space. Each item is carefully crafted, then served with care and enthusiasm. I would eat here 7 days per week if I..."
Andrea Sarate
"The venue was delightful. Lovely decor and the atmosphere was sublime. We were warmly welcomed at the door by Carol our waitress for the evening. She..."
Jason Nolan
"I am so delighted by this little place. Well decorated nice vibe and incredibly friendly staff. If you’re a veggie, or a pescatarian these salads..."
Maximilian Pazak
"My favourite, most reliable Cape Town restaurant. Love the staff and the owners are usually around keeping things ship shape. Also: solid wine..."
Niel Bekker
"Best restaurant I've found in Cape Town for years. Brilliant food, service and presentation at reasonable prices. The interior design and..."
Joshua Palfreman
"Delicious meal served with unique and refreshing drinks. The two twin sisters ,who own the restaurant and create the recipes, are so good that they..."
Marco Capo (Marco)
"Amazing food. Had the house-made gravlax with cavola nero black-rice poached egg. Perfect. Sweet vibe..."
James B.
"I am absolutely in love with this place. It never disappoints. We’ve had multiple breakfasts here, but tonight came for dinner and it was heavenly...."
"Great place to sit and chill with mates! The ribs are out of this world. Definitely the best ribs in Cape Town. The chef is an awesome guy, who makes..."
Kyle Russell
"The food is good and the atmosphere the restaurant provides is good. NOTE: thr pictures you see is of the Pub's side. The restaurant side is quite..."
"My girlfriend and I have been looking for a place to enjoy high quality indian food for some time and it is with great joy that we found Pakwaan. Our..."
Joshua Poulton
"Absolutely amazing food. Great quality for food. Such a friendly hostess and owner. Love the personal touch she brings to the engagement with..."
Dylan Louw
"A little gem here in bugandy estate. The host is extremely nice and helpful, the food is very, very good and it's a nice place, that cannot get too..."
Danny Harris
"The Biryani was great. Filled with flavors and spice. I enjoyed the food and the staff was nice.
I would definitely recommend this..."
Emmanuel
"Authentic, delicious Indian food in an unsuspecting plaza. Blown away with the flavours of food. Loved the Achari Chicken, lamb Rogan josh and aloo..."
Jasmine Wong
"Good experience with pakwaan royal indian cuisine
Great hospitality behavior are too good
Very clean inside the area and they are following COVID..."
Arvind Vashisth
"I just had the best hari chutney of my life! Oh my poppadoms, we love their food!
This restaurant is a hidden gem, the Dhall Makni will knock your..."
Jackie
"Absolutely delicious authentic Indian cuisine, friendly staff and excellent..."
Andria Rautenbach
"Fresh ingredients, really nice spicy flavors, perfect warm hearty dishes for when you're in the mood for some good comfort food. The owner is..."
Dima M
"Most definitely highly recommended! Just enjoyed an amazing and flavour packed Dal Makhani with Naan - and they were happy to make the dish vegan...."
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