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Osteria Tarantino
90/100 (1064 ratings)
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"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..."
HelenƩ Prinsloo
"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
"Iā€™ve 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!..."
DesirƩ Crowther
"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
"Itā€™s 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 Pā€™s 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 itā€™s 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..."
StƩfan de Beer
"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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Meloncino
73/100 (5475 ratings)
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"Meloncino did not disappoint. The menu is a bit difficult to get through and decide. The waiters did help with understanding the menu. Great place to..."
Thato Moagi
"Good service, busy terrace area with views and you can sit inside, excellent..."
Adrienne Milner
"I just want to say thank you for the the amazing food and service, i did Date night last night at Meloncino and i cant tell you how much we enjoyed..."
Ruben Kruger
"My first visit to Cape Town and my first lunch was at this place. A restaurant with a view you would love. The lady I believe she owns the place was..."
Raghav
"What a great Italian restaurant at the V&A! Food: We ordered the compagnola pizza and a carciofi salad. As promised on the menu the pizza base..."
SerenityIsMe
"We decided to check out Drinks on the Deck at Meloncino. The Waitrons made us feel very welcome, the service was amazing and the food absolutely..."
Rhonel Stoltz
"What an awesome place. I have been wanting to go for the longest time and droped in for cocktails. They were AMAZING. Great service as well. Thanks..."
Amit Bhana
"My girlfriend and I had a dinner add-on from Waterfront charters at Meloncino. This was a 3 course dinner and we enjoyed every minute of..."
Johan Van Jaarsveldt
"My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant for our anniversary and everything about it was special. We had a lovely waiter who was very attentive...."
Natalie Davis
"My friend and I decided to go to Museum night at the V&A, but after spotting the snaking-long queues at the Zeitz Mocaa Museum, we opted to have an..."
Aletha Jeftha
"Amazing food, great service. Had a lovely time and will recommend this restaurant for a romantic night out. Go hungry, their meal portions are..."
Annemi Brand
"After reading a few negative reviews we went to Meloncino on Friday night for dinner, we were not sure what to expect, we were however pleasantly..."
Jennifer Botha
"Following recent poor reviews we were expecting a below par experience. Well not so. The service was excellent, the food above average and the price..."
Vincent Knight
"Delicious pesto pizza, bolognaise and creamy pastas!We used the Entertainer here both times and we enjoyed it.will be back to try something..."
Yajna Gold
"Very nice and professional service. The waiter was calm and patient. The food was great and for a meat guy like me it was just what I needed...."
Whalen Kimathi Kadji
"Very beautiful place for a get together or a date. Food is done to perfection. Had a pizza and had the best base I've had in a long time. However,..."
Lennit H Max
"I had dinner with my mates here and the venue was fit for the evening. Great service, great food, and we were even treated to live opera singers. oh..."
Beni Kabuluku
"Always good. Great food and great service. Haven't been here in a while but still one of my favourite places in Waterfront. Relaxed and friendly...."
Marcia Swart
"Delicious pizza with a great view. Their pizza is rather pricey but can definitely say I wasnt disappointed. They have a special that runs until..."
Justine McEvoy
"An excellent dining experience with top class service with a very extensive wine list. The winter specials also makes this an attractive..."
Shiraz Davidz
"Great food...everything we ordered was delicious. Service was great but then it was a lazy Sunday afternoon so not sure if what it would be on busy..."
Geetanjali Rai
"I've been to Meloncino a few times and have always had a great experience. I would say the gnocchi and Nutella dessert are some of the best I have..."
Rayne Alexander
"Good food, service not too wonderful. The upside is that if you are to sit outside for a dinner, the view makes up for any shortcomings in the..."
Subramanian
"While looking for a restaurant for New Years we popped past Meloncinos. They were busy but were still able to seat us. I had the Risotto Campagnola..."
Maxine
"Had supper at Meloncino last night to celebrate a 30th! We were a table of 6. The food was excellent, all 6 plates!! Pastas, beef fillet, prawns.... ..."
Ronel Hewett
"The lovely entertainer app gave me the opportunity to come eat her for supper and boy was it delicious. For starters we shared the smoked salmon..."
Sarita Kerber
"I've been to Ā this restaurant twice but the last time was August of 2015, so quite a while ago. I don't know if things changed Ā but both times were..."
Lindsey Napoleon
"I visited Meloncino's to try their winter special. The decor was a bit off-putting but the view more than made up for it!My friend and I..."
Mikaela
"Their pizza's are really good and so are their cocktails. Unfortunately the most recent evening we were there the service wasn't fantastic, but we..."
Nici Martin
"Enjoyed a fabulous lunch here yesterday. The weather was less than ideal, but the view really is spectacular from this Italian restaurant. For drinks..."
Chetna Black
"Close your eyes and you could be in Rome! A restaurant that brings Italian flavours to our shores. This authentic Italian restaurant with its..."
Sharese Hunt
"We had been here a couple of times over the years and first time I wasn't happy with the service and the food but on a recent experience, that..."
Glen Hunt
"A friend invited me to lunch here recently. It's a favourite venue because of the view and quick service. I wanted something light and opted for a..."
Lindie White
"This is a nice place to go if you're looking for a good meal at the waterfront. Definitely one of the higher priced restaurants, but with The..."
Bronwyn Coltman
"Iman Bawa and I decided to try meloncino. I'd visited their sister restaurant, city grill on several occasions and thought it would be fitting to try..."
Tiyaarah Cloete
"Meloncino offers a 50% special on all pizza, pasta and cocktails. We thought we would try it out as the reviews looked really promising We..."
Iman Bawa
"I was pleasantly surprised by how delightful Meloncino was! Had their tuna carpaccio for starters, which was okay, but had their fillet with mushroom..."
I Love Foodies
"Okay food. Good service. They made our anniversary very special! Gave us an aperitif and special desert. Enjoy the appetizer very much. ..."
Peter Davis
"I reckon Meloncino is one of the best and most authentic restaurants at the V&A Waterfront. Loved the melanzana alla parmiggiana and ravioloni di..."
Bree Street Brent
"Good food with an elegant setting. Can be quite expensive, however look out for the winter specials, can often get 50% of pizza and pastas before..."
Sereshan Pillay
"My fiance and I were hesitant to go to Meloncino because so many of the restaurants at the V&A are overrated and targeted at tourists, but now we'll..."
Lauren Jaclyn Goldman
"An upmarket Italian restaurant situated in the V&A waterfront. The service is top class and the food certainly falls under the category of fine..."
Kirstie Rose Heynes
"Great Italian restaurant, however it's been a while since I was last there and I've heard one or two bad reviews since my last visit. However, my..."
Jamie Jacobs
"Meloncino has an excellent location and great service however the meals are very overpriced. It is a great place to have a sophisticated dinner. The..."
Ashna Dayal
"I am a sucker for good Italian food so I really wanted to try this place and they did not disappoint. The pizzas were divine and I would..."
Brittny Geyer
"Amazing view from the deck and fabulous pasta and great service.A bit expensive but then it is the Waterfront I had the linguine with..."
Jeanette Verster
"The venue for a lovely Valentines Lunch after a flip on the Helicopter. Set menu, but the mussels was great for starters and the veal for mains..."
Michael Lotter
"Good Italian food. Slightly overpriced and limited vegetarian options. But taste, presentation and ambience is good. Good collection of wines...."
Ashish Mehta
"Incredible food and such a lovely atmosphere. The waiters are so well-mannered and their service is great. Would definitely come back again!..."
Danielle Le Riche
"WOW the food soooo tasty. Steak huge and the herbs gives it a fantastic taste. Ravioli was al dente and also had lovely seasoning. No need to add..."
Dorea
"We decided to go to Meloncino for an early dinner to miss the city traffic on the way back to the suburbs from the Waterfront. Our initial drinks..."
Jess
"What could be better on a sunny Sunday afternoon.. Beautiful, relaxed setting with excellent service and of course, yummy yummy food. I had the..."
Megan Rajah
"I visited this restaurant for the first time during restaurant week. It is authentic Italian with the highest quality of Italian imported ingredients..."
FoodieC
"Last Friday, I was spoilt by a feast for the senses with a decadent 3 course lunch experienced at 3 decidedly different restaurants owned and run by..."
The Jax Blog
"Loved this place moreSuch an amazing and welcoming atmosphereWe had mains and desserts hereWas really amazing I loved itThe view..."
Melanie Kanasashi
"Hmmm love at first bite!!!I swear they have the best steak ever! And their pizza's are to die for! The service is excellent and I've never..."
Shumyz Kamish
"His name was David. I prefer calling him waterfronts best waiter! Very conversational at the right times. Communicated the specials as we sat down...."
Thando Bangiso
"I've only had 1 drink a sangria which was very tasty, but it just needed some ice. I will definately be back for the sangria and some food too of..."
Maddy Brown
"Meloncino is a romantic, up market restaurant and with it being our anniversary I thought it was the perfect chose to celebrate. Being situated on..."
Zanel
"Have heard such great things about Meloncino and was pretty excited when my friend and I popped in for a bite to eat and catch up last nightā€¦ Iā€™m..."
MelbourneLops
"Lovely view if at an outside table and great atmosphere inside. Have been there twice and enjoyed the food both times. Service is prompt and..."
Tracey Van Heerden
"Beautiful view of harbour and table mountain with good food and friendly service! We've visited Melonchino a couple of times now and have never been..."
Elaine Lahoud
"You would think that this is just another commercial restaurant, but when you walk in and the owner greets you and says that you were missed it make..."
Renaldo
"Received great, friendly service from our waiter who recommended the best bottle of wine and the food was excellent. We would definitely go back...."
Lucinda Fisher
"Aubrey Turner and I decided to go out for dinner. Not sure where to go but ended up at Meloncino, Italian Restaurant. We don't have any complaints..."
Welmie Loves Food & Wine
"Had the Funghi Porcini pizza, quite lovely I must say. Hadn't had the buffalo mozzarella so was excited to taste that and I quite enjoyed it,..."
Lame [Lah-meeh]
"My boyfriend treated me to a night out at Meloncino and what a treat it was!!! We arrived a little earlier than our booking was made for and this was..."
Nicky
"This is a nice place, to take a date or a friend. Not too pricey. Nice view of the port, the mountain and all that good stuff at the V&A. Its quite a..."
S Bopela
"This place had the most delicious wood oven pizza base Iā€™ve ever had (the thin base is ā€œroman styleā€). They do have R99 pizza and pasta options..."
Patience Bwanya
"Fine dining experience. The manager checked up on us more than 3 times. Menu has lots of Italian words but the waiter Unique explained everything to..."
Theresa Mjenge
"Everything about them is fantastic. The view, the food, the cocktails... But best of all thr service and friendly staff. It was my first time there..."
chantel prinsloo
"We are fans of Melocino and we have never had a bad meal in the 3 years that we've eaten there! I think their pasta dishes are by far the best in..."
Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox
"Good food, good cocktails (and a GREAT selection at that!) Prices are good esp when using the Entertainer! My pizza was great and reminded me of my..."
Mieneke Dempers
"Great Italian restaurant situated on the upper floor of the Waterfront - boasting views of table mountain and the cape wheel. Seating both indoors..."
Vikash Parbhoo
"Fabulous vibe and food. Great views, attentive waitrons. Menu has a good variety of Italian food. Portions are generous and well presented. Indoor..."
Ann Hassett
"Amazing food and service! The view was stunning and this was truly a memorable evening. Make sure to book a..."
C Brown
"Stunning authentic Italian food in a beautiful setting. While the menu is large and accommodates many tastes, the pasta and pizza is really special..."
David Robertson
"one of the top restaurant as far as the taste and the quality they have a lot of choices to select between food and drinks their menu is very..."
Ibrahim Alsakran
"Food was good but the service was excellent and great views while enjoying your meal. Only the pizza felt very tomatoey on the..."
Sandeep Singh
"Great venue for sundowners. The view from the deck is something else. Their cocktails are decent. Their wine list is excellent and I always enjoy..."
Catherine Kannemeyer
"We had such a great time. The food and cocktails has a little bit of a wait. But completely work it. The pasta, pizza and cocktails was excellent. We..."
Riana Viljoen
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