Cape Town has some fantastic restaurants and no trip to Cape Town would be complete without savoring some of its culinary delights. Paired together with some of the finest South African wines its no wonder that many people come to Cape Town to simply enjoy the food. The following are some of Ghecko Safaris favourite restsaurants in Cape Town. Booking is absolutely essential during summer months and for the more popular and prestigious restaurants prebooking essential even during winter!
Aubergine Restaurant
With delicate and delightful flavour combinations and beautiful sauces to match the stunning presentation, chef Harald Bresselschmidt’s repertoire is an interesting mix of classic with hints of global cuisine.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish
Food type: Asian / Continental / French
Location: Gardens / Cape Town Central
Telephone: 021 465 4909
What you should know : Bookings essential
Baia Restaurant
The restaurant specialises in seafood with an occasional nod to its Portuguese roots, with fare like the excellent fillet trinchado and delicious Mozambican prawn curry. The menu is vast, but standout items are the superb bouillabaisse and the duet of quail, stuffed with goat’s cheese and preserved fig, served with a white wine and chive sauce respectively. Brilliant.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish
Food type: International / Seafood
Location: V&A Waterfront
Telephone: 021 421 0935/6/7
What you should know : Situated in the V&A Waterfront
Beluga Restaurant
Expect fresh, flavoured fusion dishes with an emphasis on mouthwatering seafood (think perfectly seared, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna with wasabi mayo) and grills. A separate Pacific Rim menu features tasting plates, from spring rolls to satays, and there’s a creative selection of decent sushi.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish
Food type: Contemporary / Grills / Sushi
Location: Green Point
Telephone: 021 418 2948
What you should know : Modern / young – Good food
Cape Colony Restaurant
Choose between the classic or contemporary menu at the Mount Nelson’s signature restaurant. Asian influences come to the fore on the contemporary front, with a sublime laksa soup and Vietnamese black-lacquered rack of lamb, while the superb beef Wellington is sure to keep the traditionalists happy.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish / Up-market
Food type: Asian / South Africa
Location: Gardens / Cape Town
Telephone: 021 483 1948
What you should know : Situated inside Mount Nelson Hotel
Five Flies Restaurant
Housed in an elegant historic building near the courts, this restaurant choice is much loved by legal eagles and their well heeled ilk. The menu is divided by priced according to two, three or four course options. Each of which showcases the chef’s classical training that’s combined with a gutsy contemporary edge.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish / Bustling
Food type: Contemporary
Location: Keerbom Street / City Bowl
Telephone: 021 424 4442
What you should know : Dinner Monday to Sunday
Ginja
Award winning super chef Mike Bassett is one of the reasons Cape Town is now regarded as a serious culinary capital and once you’ve sampled his fusion food you’ll understand why. Book a table well ahead of time, dress up a little and get set to enjoy this all round dining experience.
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish
Food type: Contemporary / Fusion
Location: Castle Street / City Centre
Telephone: 021 426 2368/9
What you should know : Booking essential
La Colombe
A new chef in the form of Like Dale – Roberts has brought a renewed energy to this Cape Town culinary landmark. Sure the superb saucing and fabulous flavour marriages are still there, but diners can expect a whole new menu .
Rating: Relaxed / Stylish / Up-market
Food type: French / Fusion
Location: Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate
Telephone: 021 794 2390
What you should know : Beautiful winelands setting
Simon’s at Groot Constantia
The setting is unrivalled - the oldest wine estate in the country, steeped in history. When the weather is good , lunch al fresco on the terrace is just the place to take visitors to the Cape. Various fish dishes, meats, venison, even burgers, elaborate salads and typical Cape Malay Lamb Curry’s accompany the estate’s famous wines.
Rating: Casual / Bustling / Relaxed
Food type: International
Location: Groot Constantia Estate
Telephone: 021 794 1143
What you should know : Stunning winelands setting
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