Cape Town Restaurants

  1. Africa Café

    Age hasn't withered the Africa Café's appeal as the best place to sample African food. Come with a hearty appetite as the set feast comprises some 15 dishes from across the continent. The decor and friendly staff, who dance and sing through the restaurant, are equally fantastic.

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  2. Anatoli

    This little piece of Istanbul in Cape Town has been serving its tasty mezze both hot and cold for around 20 years (try the spicy lamb meatballs with walnut dip). Built in what used to be an old brewery, it remains a very popular party spot and at the weekends you might even be treated to a belly dance.

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  3. Aubergine

    At some Cape Town restaurants it's all about the wild party atmosphere. Here, it's about the food, which is world class. Harald Bresselschmidt's innovative dishes, such as worthog confit or salmon trout ice-cream, are on the à la carte menu, but we recommend indulging in the degustation menu of old favourites such as prawn and fish sate on vegetable spaghetti or a sweet pumpkin soufflé. A sommelier is on hand to advise on wine and service is uniformly excellent.

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  4. Café Neo

    Our favourite seaside cafe has a relaxed vibe and a pleasingly contemporary design. Order your food and drinks at the counter before taking a seat on the deck overlooking the red-and-white painted lighthouse.

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  5. Savoy Cabbage

    The standard-bearer of the city's contemporary dining scene remains a great place to try inventive cooking, including the chance to try local game meats such as zebra and wildebeest. Their tomato tart is legendary as are their stuffed cabbage rolls.

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