Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Stellenbosch

Manoushe

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"Bit pricey..."

Sean William

"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The portion sizes are generous and the vibe created by watching the chef is awesome.I would recommend..."

Annique Smith

"Amazing!! What an experience, the meze platter was enough for 4, the fruit platter with Banana & Nutella filling WOW! With dinkum 'Turkish..."

Alan Hooper

"We used to come here a lot as students and we always enjoyed the massive portions they serve. Was amazed to see they’re still serving huge..."

Charné

"After 3 years of being convinced to go to Man'oushe I decided to give it a try; I was very impressed with the friendly staff who did not hesitate to..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Such a good Mezze platter!! The ambiance is amazing!! And very good service! Went two nights in a row!! Best food in Stellenbosch..."

Nicola Starke

"I have mixed emotions about this place. The food was good, the service was good and even the coffee was good, but then there were a few things that..."

Jan-Hendrik Vermaak

"Fantastic vibe.... Huge portions of food that’ll keep you full for days to come! Balboa is great place to visit after a meal for relaxed drinks!..."

Shaun Vincent Kerr

"One of my favorite restaurant in Stellenbosch! Good service, AMAZING food! Great value for money as the portions are very big and extremely tasty!..."

Armand Vorster

"What a lovely restaurant. Impeccable menu, fresh ingredients, big portions, great value for money and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend..."

Lindie Mosehuus

"This was my favourite restaurant in my years of studying in Stellenbosch. The cosy ambience, music and the friendly chef Jean (who, if I’m not..."

Nicole Buchmann

"We had a delish meal and our waitress and her service was brilliant! The meal sizes are massive and price wise extremely reasonable considering..."

Shannon Hurly

"Delicious and authentic Lebanese food, served in a beautiful setting in the center of town. Consistently great food and service. The coffee is also..."

Finnpaulsen

"A great restuarant and definitely one of my favourites! Google and Zomato say that you are open today but to my disappointment you aren't! Would be..."

Dylan Vermeulen

"Plates full to the brim, come hungry! The food is brilliant! Creamy hummus, frshly baked wraps and breads! Definitely worth the calories! It's a..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Amazing service at this lovely place. Soft music adds to the ambience. Large servings of good quality food. The salads are wonderful and very filling..."

Nickielubbe

"Wow! Really enjoyed the quizine!* Great vibe and friendly waitress. The Chicken Jean is a must for a first time! Also had the Lindt cappuccino and..."

Jomari Steyn

"My fiancé and myself have been here many times and I have to say we have come back and never been disappointed , food is massive but very tasty..."

Rae-Mero

"Excellent vibe, food was great , place was full but we still got our food on time. Service was also great. Had the Mishwe mixed grill, huge portion..."

Diane Moyo

"Love the place. I've grown into quite the regular here. The food is great- really big portions on the manouche's, one is really enough for 2 people...."

Luvuyo Londwa Skosana

"I love this place. The mezze style platters, service and ambience can't be topped, and to be honest the, the pricing is spot-on so that you can go..."

Corina Du Toit

"Delicious Lebanese cuisine, Alive and electric atmosphere with friendly staff. Though it was super busy not once did we feel neglected in service nor..."

Maxinelynne

"Excellent Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch. The menu has some great selections and we had a blast dining there. The layout of the..."

Frik Brits

"Wow wow wow what a vibe and the food is out of this world. Really had the best night it's small an intimate and can really sit their the whole night..."

Ryan

"Ah, ye old favourite. Whenever I had a friend come from out of town I would bring them here. Vibey, loud, hookah pipes everywhere, and a chef making..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Love the food and ambiance - reasonable priced and food is very tasty! The fact that the kitchen is open plan and you can see the chef and have a..."

Michelle Hattingh

"This place is divine! Booking is essential because the venue is not very big to start with. The food is authentic and truly fantastic. I love going..."

Nikita Cloete

"This place is always packed!!! You definitely need to book in advance and one can see why- you don't find many Lebanese restaurants in this area and..."

Adeline Gail Clayton

"Wow, once again not disappointed. We where a group of 12 people and really had a great time. Service was okay as 2 of our group only got their food..."

Kobus Bekker

"If you're so hungry you might just start nibbling at the person next to you, this is your mecca.The portions are over-the-top massive, but..."

Jana Ferreira

"Absolutely love this restaurant!! Always look forward to eating here when in stellenbosch. So refreshing to have a different menu from the usual. The..."

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"The food and coffee here is amazing, authentic, well priced and portions are big. The Chef is extremely accommodating - we are hooked and have..."

Stef And Bobo

"I can't believe it took me 2 and a half years as a Stellies student to experience the famous Man'oushe. The Lebanese-inspired restaurant is a town..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"My happy place in StellenboschAs a student my friends and i used to frequent this place way more than our student budgets should have..."

Andre John Van Niekerk

"Loved our supper there, portions huge. Prices reasonable. Waiters very attentive. Chef's food very fresh and the flavours are amazing. I had..."

Wilna Smith

"The beef Philadelphia is sensational! Great place, with great food. Always nice watching the chef in action. Cool music and friendly staff...."

Mystique

"Really wonderful Lebanese food. Wholesome and heart warming on a chilly winters day. The heaters and the snuggle red blankets over each chair for the..."

Darla Dates

"Bit of a wait for food. But luckily the environment makes up for the wait. Great friendly vibe. Music sets the tone well. The food is phenomenally..."

Andrew MacGregor

"What a fantastic place! Lebanese cousine in a street cafe atmosphere, this place gives generously when it comes to both flavour and portion sizes. I..."

Marnus Breed

"The portion size is way over the top, in my opinion. It totally put me off my meal. I prefer smaller portions, with higher quality on the..."

Allan Moita

"I'm so sad I live so far away from this gem. "Lebanese comfort food" is how I would describe the menu and it would be very difficult to choose..."

Kim Siljeur

"Lovely chicken, unique chicken salad. The man'ouche seemed to have tinned meat on it - gross! The other meals were lovely. The service wasn't too..."

Marika_Mav

"Awesome place. I go there any opportunity I get. Sometimes the music does get a bit loud and I don't like the olives that they use but apart from..."

Michaelkidd24

"Went there for an early morning breakfast ... I loved it the food was amazing however the service and the time wait was not great at all! I ate the..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"On our recent trip to Stellies we went for a Saturday lunch here. The man'oushes were absolutely delicious! Like nothing I've ever tasted before and..."

Taryn Spark

"Eat your heart out and then some! My father brought us here and we spent a lovely Saturday afternoon sitting street side in Stellies. The music and..."

Princess Petra

"Nikita (Haefliger) OosterbergGreat simple cuisine done very well. It is recommended to book in advance to avoid disappointment. My personal..."

Darren Oosterberg

"This is our favourite place to eat in Stellenbosch for dinner.The food is made in plain sight it is fresh authentic and fabulous.It is..."

Mariska Meyer

"Authentic Lebanese food that is delicious. The portions are big, so it's a good idea to share meals, and a number of the menu items are designed for..."

Alexis De Wet

"I really felt the authenticity of this little, amazing Lebanese restaurant as soon as I arrived. We were served by a Lebanese waiter who explained..."

Monicca Masetloa

"Delicious food, extremely generous helpings and a great vibe. The music was a bit loud but it's adds to the character of the place. You definitely..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Found ourselves in Stellenbosch over lunch time and popped into Man'oushe for a bite. Great vibe and service. The menu is very authentic with..."

Zeepix

"Good atmosphere and delicious food. Every meal is made only from the freshest ingredients and the service is not bad. Nice vibe and..."

Irishman

"If you are looking for authentic Lebanese meals and a vibey atmoshphere, this is the place. I personally love the intimate feel of Man'oushe, and..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"Great little spot for a nice relaxed dinner. Seating is cosy so I would not suggest taking a big crowd here. I had the chicken Jean and it was very..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Lovely place! Cute bakery awesome vice and staff are super friendly. We had a latte and some green tea and a shisha! The atmosphere made us feel like..."

Broghan Ross

"Excellent atmosphere!! Food portion is huge!!! The bread is too die for. The eggplant spread with the bread was also delicious. Make sure you are..."

Christine Du Toit

"Definitely my favourite Stellenbosch restaurant. Everytime I go through to Stellenbosch or go wine tasting I make sure I stop my Man'oushe. The food..."

Sapna Naik

"Fantastic experience, ambiance was excellent, loved the Arabian music playing in the background... the food was exquisite, I would definitely want to..."

Khalida Parker

" This restaurant reminded me of my trip to Jerusalem. With the Arabic music playing overhead and the chef preparing the food in front of you, you..."

Jameelb

"My friends and I decided to head over to Manoushe one evening to get a dose of Lebanese food. As we arrived we noticed the electricity was off due to..."

Neill Vermeulen

"It's fantastic knowing - as a student - I can get an amazing graze that's worth the money and absolutely delicious. A Man'oushe can be guaranteed to..."

Cassidi Beck

"The perfect place to go if you're wanting something a little different.. The lebanese inspired menu has amazing options including a R15 breakfast if..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Great place, awesome chef!! Have never been disappointed at Man'oushe! You will not be disappointed. Great atmosphere and always happy to help...."

Brummer Badenhorst

"I can officially say that i have enjoyed the BEST meal thus far on my life! The passion of the chef is truly felt in the taste of his food. Being..."

Jaco Van Zittert

"Always wonderful to dine at Man'oushe. The great food and the typical atmosphere is enough to keep you coming back for more. Definitely one of the..."

Paul-Martin Pretorius

"We love visiting Man'oushe whenever we are in Stellenbosch. The food is delicious and the service great! The Bacon and Halloumi Man'oushe is..."

Rachelle Hewson

"Portions are massive! The hummus was the best i've had in ages and the haloumi was great and not too oily. Taboulleh was fresh and plenty to take..."

Vanessa Berger

"A local favorite. Huge portions that can easily be shared. A little taste of Lebanon with Chef Jean in the kitchen. Highly recommend Jeans Heart...."

Tamryn Brown

"Surprising that on a busy Saturday night at 8pm, their flagship main dishes were unavailable. Only one man in the kitchen. We were a birthday group..."

Lenita Johan

"Was introduced to this little place by friends who are regulars on Fridays. Enjoyed every possible bite. Will go there again. Great food and great..."

De Wett Middelnaamloos Cronje

"I had a client in Stellenbosch and decided to pop in for a bite. The restaurant is amazing. Fantastic atmosphere and even better food...."

Igor Dobrijevic

"What an amazing place...had by birthday celebration there 31 July. Food were outstanding, too much, but not complaining, having it for breakfast,..."

MC BARNARD

"My boyfriend took me here on my first day in Stellenbosch. Despite being dead tired and irritable after my long trip from Gauteng, the warm & casual..."

Lara Lourens

"This is one of my favourite restaurants! I love the vibe and the food is amazing. It is bustling and energetic and the Lebanese breads are amazing -..."

SvN_lovedining

"Man'ouche definitely remains one of the most popular eateries in Stellenbosch. In fact, you'll have a hard time finding a table if you haven't made a..."

Monique Van Tonder

"Being Lebanese, to find leb food that is like your grandmothers is never a simple task. Man'ouche however they know how to do leb food..."

DJCC

"My boyfriend and I visited Man`ouche on Valentine`s day and what a great pleasure it was. We both ordered Man`ouches (very large wraps served with..."

Carla_Vernooy

"We have been driving from Cape Town to eat at Man'ouche for over 3 years & have always loved it there. It's well worth the drive to eat at this..."

Bella Chapman

"The food is of a high standard and simply delicious. The portion sizes are huge and the staff are friendly and helpful! All in all a wonderful..."

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