Must-see restaurants in Cape Town

  • Café Riteve

    Cape Town

    Decent kosher cafe that's in the same complex as the South African Jewish Museum and the Great Synagogue. The wide-ranging menu includes snacks and…

  • Nomzamo

    Cape Town

    This spotlessly clean butchers generally has a relaxed, peaceful vibe since it doesn’t sell alcohol. The cuts of meat – beef, lamb, pork, sausages and…

  • Babbo's

    Cape Town

    This new place, run by the same people as Pesce Azzurro up the road, specialises in pizza as well as pasta – all keenly priced and fine for a quick and…

  • No. 89 Bree

    Cape Town

    Salmon is the focus at this tiny cafe on trendy Bree St, whether smoked or seared. The menu is as small as the premises, featuring a couple of sandwiches,…

  • Jakes on the Common

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    Best known for its burgers, this airy branch of the small, local chain also serves very tasty flatbreads and a range of health-conscious options.

  • La Petite Tarte

    Cape Town

    Fancy teas by Mariage Frères and delicious home-made, sweet and savoury French-style tarts are served at this cafe with street-side tables. However, it's…

  • Queen of Tarts

    Cape Town

    This charming cafe, decorated like your granny’s kitchen, serves sweet and savoury tarts and other delish confections. You'll also find their tarts on…

  • Malibongwe

    Cape Town

    Tripe curry and grilled meats are among the traditional dishes served at this pleasantly decorated and spacious restaurant and bar at the base of Lookout…

  • Biesmiellah

    Cape Town

    Not big on atmosphere, Biesmiellah nonetheless offers authentic and spicy Cape Malay and Indian food in a room decorated with tapestries of Mecca. It’s…

  • Groova Park

    Cape Town

    It doesn't have a sign but you'll know this butchery and braai (barbecue) joint by the many cars parked outside on a weekend afternoon – and the happy…

  • Knead

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    Brioches, sandwiches, pastries, burgers, pies and pizzas – if it involves dough, these guys have it covered. The chandelier and mirrored tiles add glamour…

  • C’est La Vie

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    Serving coffee that everyone raves about, this compact, French-style artisan bakery and cafe is a good spot for breakfast and light lunches. Freshly…

  • Sorbetiere

    Cape Town

    Cool down with luscious locally made ice creams and sorbets at this tiny cafe inside the street-art decorated Side Street Studios. It also serves coffee.

  • Meeting Place

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    Grab a toasted sandwich for lunch, or a more substantial homemade quiche or burger, at this deli-cafe and decor store on the main drag in Simon's Town.

  • Sea Point to Hout Bay

    Slick vegetarian and vegan place offering freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and wraps.