Pssst… at SATravellers, we’ve been criss-crossing the city for over 10 years to discover the best restaurants in Cape Town. Here’s a sneak preview of our Bonnes Adresses, a bible of restaurants to discover, which we give to each of our travellers on their arrival.
“Happiness only real when shared”
This beautiful quote also applies to the Art of the Table (and especially to what’s on our plates). And since beautiful things are best shared… we’ve put together a sample to guide you around this city that’s so fond of good wine and fine dining. From gourmet restaurants and trendy tapas spots to seafront lunches, there’s something for everyone. Bon Appétit!
- Gourmet restaurants,
- Trendy places to dine,
- Addresses facing the sea,
- African specialties.
#1 Gourmet restaurants
La Colombe
If you want to treat yourself to the culinary experience of a lifetime: opt for La Colombe. This restaurant has gone from strength to strength over the years, sweeping up all the awards, including the title of 12th best restaurant in the world according to the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards 2019. Yes, yes… “in the world”!
An experimental kitchen where you are the actor
La Colombe has not stolen its place on the podium, with its idyllic setting in the Constantia valley, but also a cuisine that’s all about experience. Here, dishes are as beautiful as they are interactive – like their citrus sorbet, which seems to come straight from a cloud “to cleanse your palate” between courses. La Colombe succeeds in taking us away from earth for the duration of a dinner.
The importance of reservations :
Victim of its own success, we strongly recommend that you book the restaurant at least one month in advance with your SAT travel consultant, who will be happy to organize it for you.
Address: Silvermist Wine Estate,
Constantia Nek, Cape Town.
Telephone: +27 (0)21 794 239
Foxcroft
Foxcroft is all about convivial gastronomy, fine-dining made accessible with kitchens that open onto the restaurant. Your choice? A 5- or 8-course tasting menu. To get there, drive along the scenic, tree-lined roads of the Constantia Valley. Its place in our top list of the best restaurants in Cape Town is due to the excellent ratio between quality of service and a reasonable budget. In short, my all-season favorite.
Address: Shop 8, High Constantia
Centre, Groot Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town.
Telephone: +27 (0)21 202 3304
#2 Trendy for dinner
Kloof Street House
Surely the trendiest address on Cape Town’s trendiest thoroughfare: Kloof Street House has become a must-visit for its unique atmosphere of antiques, subdued lighting and hushed sofas. A special highlight is the Balinese garden terrace, with its gurilandes lit up like thousands of stars.
Address: 30 Kloof Street,
Gardens, Cape Town
Telephone: +27 (0)21 423 4413
Asoka
At its center is a tree, around which the architecture of the main hall was designed. The tables revolve around it in an intimate, confined atmosphere. Every Thursday: enjoy live jazz followed by the resident DJ’s set. Lively music adds a touch of magic to this chic and convivial tapas bar.
Address: 68 Kloof Street,
Gardens, Cape Town.
Telephone: +27 (0)21 422 0909
#3 Facing the sea
The Lawns @The Roundhouse
We’ve fallen in love with this address at the top of the hill that slopes down to embrace Camps Bay. Enjoy a “picnic chic” atmosphere with order baskets and outdoor tables overlooking the Twelve Apostles mountains and the ocean, of course.
Address: Round House Road, The
Glen, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Telephone: +27 (0)21 438 4347
Cape Point Vineyard
If you’re venturing to the Cape Peninsula for a road-trip to the end of the world, stop off in Noordhoek for lunch at Cape Point Vineyard. This wine estate overlooks the white sandy beach, the ocean as far as the eye can see and hectares of vines. What else?
Address: Constantia Glen,
Constantia Main Road, Cape Town.
Telephone: +27 (0)21 795 5639
#4 African Specialties
Gold Restaurant
We continue our list of the best restaurants in Cape Town with a touch of Africa and its specialties. The Gold Restaurant is the ultimate balance between modern, gourmet cuisine and traditional African dishes served as tapas, which arrive by progression with a colorful live show. A must-do if you want to immerse yourself in the continent.
Address: 15 Bennett Street,
Green Point, Cape Town.
Telephone: +27 (0)82 414 9663
When are you coming?
SATravellers is a team of French-speaking expatriates in South Africa, at the very tip of the continent in the beautiful city of Cape Town. From all ages and backgrounds, we share the same passion: Africa and its destinations. To travel with us is to have a friend guide you through a country he loves so much. From the must-see address to the most secret… we hope you’ve enjoyed our selection.
And don’t forget to tell us which one is your favorite!
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