"The food and service is amazing. I loved the eccentric vintage feel of the decor and shared platters. Definitely an experience worth trying...."
Tanweer
"Iāve only ever seen you-tubers trying platters like the one in the picture and have always been curious to try the cuisine. It was a first time for..."
Cheryl Coetzee
"I've been here several times over the past few years and I'm never disappointed. The staff are friendly, the setting is relaxed and inviting and the..."
Kin De Kock
"Honestly, the best Ethiopian place I've been to in both Cape Town and Joburg. The atmosphere is cosy (with an amazing music playlist), the service is..."
Vicky
"Iāve passed this spot a few times but never stopped for a meal. That changed and Iām glad I visited. This place can best be described as an..."
Chris Rafael
"Such lovely staff and their juices are to die for! My friend and I popped in here after a long day of shopping and it was such a joy to speak to the..."
Alex Short
"Let's get one thing straight: I have been visiting Timbuktu for nearly three years now (I think it switched ownership, or management within that..."
Zoƫ Fraser
"Such a wonderful evening with my family. Amazing service from the one and only Waiter on duty (shame!!! Poor guy) absolutely loved the food and the..."
Gemma Scholtz
"After years of walking past Timbuktu, I decided to try out this Obz gem with a close friend. Firstly, I was pleased to see some bits of Amharic at..."
Thabiso Beau
"Such a gem of a restaurant that few know about šSo authentic! You donāt even feel like youāre in a restaurant- you feel like..."
Emily Boolsen
"Decided to give Timbuktu a try after a Sunday morning hike, so glad we did the food was full of flavour and great for sharing, my partner and I had..."
Jessy Da Silva
"My new favourite chill spot. This place has a great ambiance and an authentic feeling. The food is crafted with love and the staff are great. They..."
Manna Storom
"I adore this place! One of Cape Towns hidden gems. The service, staff and ambience is just perfect. Timbuktu is very small and intimate. I love the..."
Nina Formanek
"Lovely spot in Lower Obs. Went on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The waiter was very kind, he offered to go purchase a bottle of wine for us at a store..."
D
"Quite possibly the best value for money meal in Observatory with the most wonderful setting and staff. An unmissable experience! All meals here are..."
Stefan Rautenbach
"I love this little place! Everything about Timbuktu Cafe is great - quirky vintage decor, wonderfully friendly service (hey, Philip Mon! - And sorry..."
Ami
"What a nice experience. Service was really good. Felt so welcome in the restaurant. And the ambiance is perfect. Will definitely go there again...."
"Absolutely amazing!!! I've been to some of the "best" restaurants in Cape Town but this extraordinary culinary experience puts them to shame! A..."
Mia Kruger
"Very cute little space in lower main in Obs.Nice layout, friendly staff and corkage is free which is always nice. Food is well priced and..."
Wez_Undercover
"After a long day at the beach and walking around Capetown, a few friends and I happened upon this restraunt excited to try something new. We were..."
Bizzy Palmer
"Always used to pass this place but last night decided we should go in. The atmosphere was breathtaking. I really wasn't expecting it. The food was..."
Apol
"Cute authentic Ethiopian restaurant in a beautiful spot in Observatory.The Foods layout is gorgeous, tasty and the portions are filling.You..."
Tafel Vir Twee
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Obs. the service is always awesome and friendly, the atmosphere is so colourful. its basically a time warp..."
Miss Mollie
"Three of us popped into Timbuktu last night for an early dinner. Great relaxed atmosphere with good authentic Ethiopian fare. The Tibbs and Veggie..."
Kerryn Rehse
"I had an excellent meal here tonight. It's now my favourite Ethiopian restaurant. The food was delicious, which is good because the portions are big...."
Jonathan Bertscher
"Delicious, healthy, amazing atmosphere, lovely staff. They're ready to prepare vegan options of veg dishes if you ask your waitron. I wish more..."
Anna Selmeczi
"We came here for a birthday with 7 people for dinner and were welcomed into what is a unique, warm atmosphere. We sat outside in a cornered off..."
Hugo Martin
"One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. BYOB for now, no corkage. Bring cash. Combine the veggie sampler and one of their meat dishes for a..."
Elise De Kock
"The first thing you need to know about Timbuktu is that (at the time of writing) it does not yet have a liquor licence. It says they serve alcohol,..."
Aparna Jayachandran
"Welcome to Obz Ethiopia! Great new place, same brilliant food as the Madam Taitou family. We had the veggie sampler. Great vegan options..."
Zani
"Still have vivid dreams about how good this place was half a decade later. Visited it almost weekly, never found another Ethiopian restaurant this..."
David Sebrechts
"Wonderful experience , the various and tasty delicious food prepared and served with ... Love !
I higly recommand the platters (big enough for 3/4..."
Anne Sebagh
"Certainly a very intriguing yet romantic place. The food was exotic and delicious.
The Ethiopian pot coffee was divine. I would love to return to..."
Mr S Plumbly
"Worth the experience, would definitely do it again. A cultural experience best shared with friends. Try a meat tibs platter and veg sampler to..."
Damien Naidu
"Wow wow wow. We love this place. A real taste of ethiopia. Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
Advice...change the music to more..."
Justin Banton
"The Timbuktu vibe is great.. Not only is it a quiet place with a great rustic feel to it, the hosts are amazing and very welcoming and make you feel..."
Niko Wezna
"It was me and my wife's first time eating Ethiopian food and we LOVED the experience and will definitely eat here..."
Oliver Gawe
"Beautiful restaurant with lovely garden. Veggie sampler and fresh juice were delicious. Service super..."
"Absolute delight! Great restaurant with delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options. The quaint decor and great service just add to the beauty of..."
Yesim Numan
"The decor is over-stuffed quirky pub, and in fact when the Ethiopian restaurant took over from the pub that was first here they didnāt change..."
ekes gonini
"Never had Ethiopian food before, but the waiter made an excellent recommendation and it was delicious. Looks very unassuming from the front, but once..."
Catherine Leng
"**Vegan review** I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is consistently delicious and affordable. We always take the vegan veggie samplerš..."
Lien Vanneste
"We had a lovely 'first' for Ethiopian food at Timbuktu. Surprised at the tangy taste of the injera but it mixed well with the rest of the meal...."
Kirsten Nel
"Food there is delicious, portions are good and prices are fair. The environment and the experience of eating with your hands makes it unique. The..."
Gabriela Eugenio
"I really Enjoyed my time here, I was warmly welcomed by Solomon, my first time partaking in Ethiopian cuisine was really good, the spices that they..."
Ryan Reyes
"Love the quant look of this place aside from the AWESOME Ethiopian food!..."
Charmaine Smith
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