"Just had a delicious meal at this quaint little piece of Italy. We shared a starter of mozzarella sheets filled with parma ham, sundried tomato and..."
Elise Bredenkamp
"I was consistently impressed from the moment I walked into this restaurant! This is an authentic family run Italian restaurant - the service was..."
Aurora Marcopoulos
"Dear Enrico, Teresa, Michele & Jonathan,
We're back in Philippines & missing Osteria Tarantino very much.
We will toast to your good health &..."
Dina Hourihan
"Our second meal here. Fantastic! The menus are on a chalkboard but just ask the owner Enrico for suggestions and you won't be disappointed. A family..."
Mike Bermingham
"It is my favorite restaurant in CapeTown!!!
More than a meal, it was a touching experience, a great memory !
They are so kind and lovely.. and the..."
Bouillette Mrtn
"Went last night to the first time & was extremely happy! Delicious spinach & ricotta ravioli in an incredible truffle sauce. Quite unusual, haven't..."
Vicky Hasson
"these beautiful gems really tickle my fancy. the passion really shows, in a variety of ways. firstly, the venue is quaint in an on-trend, yet rustic..."
Luis Vieira
"Osteria Tarantino - What a treasure! Enrico and his family really deliver excellence. The food is lip-smackingly good and will have me back for more...."
Juliette Arrighi de Casanova
"Small and cozy restaurant, great traditional food and amazing people! Thank you Osteria Tarantino for the great night!! I highly recommend..."
Julien Merle
"Thank you Teresa, Enrico and Michele for a great evening with your delicious food, the Tiramisu is for sure the best I had in a South African..."
Hajo Kowalke
"The best Italian restaurant in Cape Town, possibly South Africa- the most authentic and delicious experience combined with great..."
Kelsey Dobie
"Exceptionally beautiful hidden gem, had a wonderful meal. Great service with a personal touch! Can't wait to come..."
Cara McAvinchey
"Gorgeous quaint little Italian place in Waterkant St Definitely worth a visit for authentic superb quality Italian cuisine! Super service! Take yr..."
Shelley Webb
"Best authentic Italian in Cape Town by a long shot! Try the home made fresh pastas - Ravioli with Truffle cream sauce and 4P's pasta. Both..."
Jon Colledge
"The best kept secret. Amazing setting, beautiful authentic Italian food, great service.. Wonderful..."
John Scott
"AMAZING! Delicious authentic pasta and brilliant service! We will definitely be back when in town again..."
Jess Albrecht
"Osteria torentino - if you want to have a pasta that will send you into the abyss of another realm, you need to pop into ostero tarantino. The 4..."
Neil Smith
"Best Italian restaurant in Cape Town. From start to finish everything was just right. Not perfect - just right. For starters we had the burata, and I..."
"The best pasta I've ever had in Cape Town! The place is small and we were luck to get a table after booking the day before, but the atmosphere is..."
Vicky
"Intimate atmosphere with fantastic service. Food portions are just right and the tiramisu is to die for. Be sure to book, this is place is booked up..."
Claudia Emanuel
"We've been lucky enough to eat here twice now, and loved the food all round. Deficits don't feature, simply delicious. More importantly though is the..."
JĆ¼rgen Kieslich
"Delicious food- out of this world! Little Italy in the heart of Cape Town. Hands on owner and friendly staff, I would recommend anyone to go visit...."
Crystal De Haast
"Been so looking forward to finally get in at OT's.. Acclaimed as the best Italian restaurant in Cape Town... The setting was perfect... Back street....."
Rayonfood
"This place was excellent. I have been trying to get in every time I go down to Cape Town but you need to book long in advance. I expected it to be a..."
Nicole Hackner
"Iāve waited to visit Osteria Tarantino a long time.... getting in there without booking a week in advance is pretty much impossible. It was well..."
Bryan Vally
"Intimate and authentic Italian tucked away in De Waterkant. Great pastas and affordable wine options. Try the 4 P's signature dish and home made..."
Billy Hare
"Best meal of the year. Definitely my best restaurant for now. Having just returned from a trip to Italy, I can honestly say it does does not get..."
Alan Tucker
"This restaurant is a hidden Italian gem. It is tiny, intimate and felt incredibly authentic. We were served by a lovely Italian gentleman..."
Ty Meadows
"Osteria Tarantino was incredible. Having spent much time eating all the pasta in Italy, we can say that this is hands down "The Italian" restaurant...."
Table For Three
"Superb evening out with friends at this small, authentic Italian. It was packed when we arrived at 7:30pm and we were the last to leave at 11pm, so..."
Andrew Campbell
"Brilliant!My absolute favourite type of restaurant. Small, simple menu that serves great ingredients that are perfectly prepared. The..."
Allan Moita
"I have died and gone to heaven! Brilliant Authentic Italian cuisine! Had the 4 "p"'s and Ravioli with cream truffle sauce! Truly out of the world!..."
"Where to begin... well, three days later and I am still drooling over this meal! The restaurant is small, so book ahead. But, wow. The food. WOW!!..."
Kaylee Dobie
"Best Vongole made by Papa, good food great people. Thank you for the lovely lunch.Lovely afternoon in the sun. Great to have family run and..."
R Cormack - Thomson
"Top notch. Wonderful food. Portions not too big or small. Great desserts that even habitual non-dessert eaters can't resist. Decent prices...."
Amrik Cooper
"Midweek Birthday lunch at this homely italian restaurant tucked away off Waterkant street. The owner in attendance is always a good sign and the food..."
Ryan Goodman
"Itās been a while since I was in Italy but if I take a bite of Osteria Tarantino pasta it brings me right back to those warm nights by lake Como...."
FoodMissionary
"Authentic and absolutely delicious from start to finish. This family owned and run little gem is brilliant for a work dinner or date night. Simple..."
Mike Varney
"Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Faultless.Enrico is the cutest, most charming little Italian fellow you will ever meet. The cosy..."
Tarryn Owies
"An Italian Gem: The restaurant and the owner! I have now had the pleasure of eating at Osteria twice within the space of a month and the..."
Luke James Fletcher
"Very friendly and authentically Italian. The veal meatballs & spaghetti would make your day 9.5 out 10 times!!Free corkage allows you to..."
Eric Ngoie
"This little restaurant is a gem. It's rare to find a great place such as this. The food was excellent with the customer service being on an equal..."
Shaun
"This restaurant wow where do I begin... I must say I have been to many Italian restaurants in South Africa and around the world but osteria tarantino..."
Giuliano Sesamo
"What a little hidden treasure! I have never ever finished an entire pasta let alone an entire pasta after starters! The food was phenomenal! The..."
Victoria Angel
"This little restaurant is our own piece of authentic Italy right on the doorstep. I found it by accident whist strolling through De Waterkant..."
Ian Gibbs
"A really good Italian family restaurant. Quaint with good service. The 4p's pasta and veal with mushrooms were world class. Definitely recommend it...."
Luigi
"I saw some rave reviews of this restaurant on trip advisor had couldn't wait to try it. Tucked away at the top of Waterkant St, the location is..."
Angus
"This was some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life.
The flavours and attention to detail were amazing.
Every dish was excellent and the..."
Jesse Gillis
"Italian food made with passion. Quality ingredients and bags full of flavour. Small, cute and cozy. Only 10 tables. Run by the owner. Well worth the..."
Jason Nolan
"Definitely worth a visit. Meet the owner. Wine recommendation was lovely. Food was different but absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was proper Italian...."
David Hope
"This place is fantastic. Reservation is a must. You are personally attended by the owner, Enrico. Home-made pasta. Generous potions. You feel at..."
J. Antonio Castro
"One of our favourite spots in the Waterkant. Their pastas are made fresh and are absolutely delicious. My Favorite is the 4 Pās and the truffle..."
Nancy Nangle
"The restaurant is conveniently located in De Waterkant and gives off authentic traditional Italian vibes.
The food is outstanding. The pasta is..."
Matthew Roos
"Great little place to get some real Italian pasta for a grate price. The owner is very nice and the staff is attentive. I had the 4 P's bianco which..."
DuckyFN
"This is a quaint Italian style restaurant with very few seats so getting a reservation was a bit tricky but it was so worth it! The space is really..."
Mugisha Hakizimana
"We stayed in an VBRO about a block away from the restaurant. The home owner happened to be Italian and when we asked for recommendations for where to..."
Noah Vaughan
"Best pasta I had in my life, all home made with the best flavors. A gem of a little hidden restaurant near Bo- Kaap. Will most certainly be..."
Chanel Van der Westhuizen
"We struggled to find the place, Google Maps did not much help because we didn't realise that it was upstairs.
Sadly, the veal hadn't yet been..."
Maurice Meyer
"A fantastic place to eat in Cape Town, highly recommend you plan in advance and make a reservation here as itās a smaller place! I had 4Ps bianco..."
Kelly Robinson
"Amazing restaurant and service. The owner is very friendly his name is Enrico. For starters we had octopus carpaccio and veg buratta. We had da Luca..."
Yajna Gold
"Food was good. I went there by myself and i for me the service was a little too inattentive. But I would definitely recommend to go there. But better..."
Florian Tschurtschenthaler
"This is a great little authentic Italian restaurant, it deserves all the accolades it receives. The pasta dishes are delectable, freshly made and..."
"Another OMG hidden gem. Italian food at its best from starter to desert. Our party group had an exclusive experience. Balanced flavours a must try..."
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