Had a family dinner at Al's Place Rondebosch last night. Our first visit there after reading many excellent reviews. On arrival we were greeted by Alan,the owner and a very friendly waitress. We were made to feel very welcome and Alan frequently attended to us and chatted. The food was excellent with taste and presentation outstanding. So glad we discovered this gem of a family restaurant. Will definitely make this a regular place to visit.
Mary Illingworth Banks
+5
A great place for dinner or just coffee and liqueurs. As always the staff are very attentive and friendly. A very homely ambiance so well done Al and staff!
I visited the restaurant to take advantage of a special on their meals (burgers). The staff and friendly and the food was great for the price. A definitive little gem to go for great food and great vibes.
On our 8th wedding anniversary in late October we visited Al's restaurant before a theatre show and we immediately felt at home as we stepped over the threshold. Lee Ann as well as Al himself warmly welcomed us. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and we even met folks who were there that night as well as the chefs. Cannot wait to go back on 1st Dec 2018 to kick off the silly season.
Delicious food and wonderful,friendly atmosphere!A wonderful restaurant with great service:) We had scrumptious pasta and good red wine. Can't wait to go back and try their prawns and steak.
Really great place! Food is consistently good and the menu has really good variety. The service is excellent, really friendly, hands on and personal. Great place for quiet dinner with the family, and the price is very good.
Quick meal required early evening before picking up the boys, so we popped in to this regular favorite of our Rondebosch friends. Didn't disappoint.
Al was on hand, assured us that anything on the menu would be quick, and suggested the special: sirloin steak, chips, and vegetables. He also offered red wine by the glass, and we went with an unknown Shiraz that was absolutely fine.
Steaks were perfectly cooked to rare and medium rare request, chips were good, and vegetables a pretty standard butternut and spinach. All in all we enjoyed an exceptionally quick turnaround, at an unbelievably good rate (180g sirloin, chips, and veggies for under R100). Perfect for busy parents, on a week night.
Such a hidden gem in the heart of Rondebosch! I went to Al's Place to check it out, it's a typical owner run business with lots passion. I had the bacon & avo burger, it was not gourmet style however you could feel the love in that home-made burger, it was tasty and worth it, the patty was juicy and just right - money well spent I must say! The vibe was great and the waitress was very attentive with a smile :) They have live music now and again, I'll definitely return to check it out - highly recommended if you have never been!
I had the steak and salad which I was very pleased with. The steak was tender and cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was as juicy and flavoursome as I had hoped it would be. You just cannot beat a well cooked and basted char grilled steak!
Hidden gem in Rondebosch. Great Ambience, the owner Al is very sweet and great with customers! Food was great, we had pizza and steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. Would definitely go back
Right, so we walked past Al's a few weeks ago on our way to another restaurant nearby and we agreed that it wasn't the sort of place we'd try. It just looked a bit shabby from the outside. But then I saw so many good reviews on the CT Restaurants FB page that we thought we'd give it a chance. Well we weren't disappointed. A very basic restaurant but with a charm I can't put my finger on. We had duck, ribs and calamari.....good quality, honest and beautifully cooked. The service was warm and friendly. And Al came over at least twice to check on us. If you feel like eating well without the flounce and fancy, try this place. You're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
I love trying the smaller hidden gems,
This diamond was for sure a good find?
Everything from the pizzas to the steak, everything was very good, Als has in by 5 out by 7 special, you will be mighty impressed once you visit Als.
We will for sure be back.👍🏾
What an awesome restaurant. Old school charm, with Al doing the rounds and making you feel at home. Made my wife's birthday extra special Pricing was also very good and the food was top notch. Highly recommend.
Thanks to Lisa for exceptional service, and to a kitchen that kept 8 of us very happy. I didn't hear any negatives. Well done to Al and his team! Highly recommended
We went to Al"s Place for the first time for Dinner, and we had the Peri Peri Baby Chicken and the Ribs. Best Peri Peri Chicken I have had in a long time, and the Ribs were great, falling off the bone and the fries (chips) are the best we have ever had. Really glad we live close by, as Al"s Place will definitely be one of our regular choices to visit.
We went to Al’s Place restaurant last night for the first time, the food and service were excellent, dessert also delicious, this cozy restaurant has left the best impressions, will definitely go back.
First time visiting, was very nice. The restaurant is very homely and comfy. Food was excellent, I had the beef burger avo and bacon was divine. Owner even comes around and chats to the guests. Definitely be back
The service and food were excellent. Vegetarian options are limited. Allen, the owner and chef, personally told us about the veg options and ingredients. We had the linguini with roast vegetables. The portion was generous and delicious. The meals are a bit pricey but worth it. Will go back.
Great local spot. Good food and nice atmosphere. Close to Rondebosch train station. Good for groups or a night out with family. Early bird specials offered before 7pm.
Real Italian hospitality accompanied by good food. Surprised few patrons, well worth a visit
Friendly and attentive service! We had a rump steak and the pork loin ribs, and both were cooked to perfection. Very tasty and good portion sizes. The baked cheesecake for dessert also hit the spot. Will definitely go back!
Food always perfectly cooked and delicious. The chips are divine. Friendly hosts
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