TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Rick's Cafe Americain

86/100 (2910 ratings)

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"I love and would recommend everything about this place - the Casablanca themed Ricks cafe is my go to ! Rick’s has the most delicious food with a..."

Storm Morrisby

"The most important thing is that the food and service is excellent. The second most important thing is that the kitchen closes later than other..."

Thigerson Reddy

"Such a fantastic place with a wonderful atmosphere!! I had one of the best meals here - Flavours and options for days � Friendly staff, comfortable..."

Shannon Smith

"Honestly one of the best places I've been at in a long time , the whole environment is great , friendly and helpful staff with excellent food at..."

Ryan A Martin

"Working on a prestigious cruise line cruising around the globe and tasting dishes served locally, I must say Ricks in CapeTown has rather left me a..."

Lek Lek

"Very, very good food!! The setting and theme is cosy and warm on a winters night, prices are a bit high for the average person, but will definitely..."

Stef Raath

"Never disappointed. Vibey!!! Great service, delicious food and really good portion sizes. It's all worth the visit and thanks Thube for always..."

Isabella April

"Friendly staff, the food was delicious and I love the music. I would definitely recommend people to..."

Alvena Steyn

"Fantastic food, great vibe and atmosphere, terrific staff, highly, highly recommend..."

Amanda Kranenburg

"The service is amazing,the place is comfortable and the food is great! I'd go every time I get a chance. I had a great time there..."

Retswe Riri November

"My favorite place to eat in Cape Town! Great atmosphere and fantastic food and..."

Alex Lee

"Delicious food, awesome atmosphere. Really great service. Definitely one of my favourites in Cape..."

Lorraine Perlotto

"Just had an awsome experience!!! JP is the best!!! Highly..."

Deirdre van der Walt

"Found this restaurant after a long evening of trying to get into any place on kloof's nek. As someone with a severe gluten allergy, I did not expect..."

Dylan Kukard

"AMAZING AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE. VERY COOL AMBIENCE. I WANA GO BACK LIKE NOW. I had the burger and My friends had the steaks. Absolutely impeccable...."

Emily Crystal

"This place I can't say enough about it. The Chicken and fig tagine is what dreams are made of. Beyond delicious. Service was incredible, they went..."

Lara Segal

"Great vibe, great food and even better staff! We went to watch football and landing up having such a great time. I had the lamb tagine which was out..."

Leanne Kimmings

"Guys! Rick's is amazing.The food is OMG good. Serious portions with bang-on flavour. Everything is locally sourced and of the highest quality..."

Jana Ferreira

"Sadly I arrived here not feeling great, but my date proclaimed this to be the best burger he's ever had. We also had the feta parcels which were..."

Mayuri

"I absolutely love Rick's. Amazing decor and excellent service. I've tried several of the dishes and they've all been extremely delicious. Great..."

Jessica Semple

"Recently went here for happy hour and enjoyed t so much that we decided to have my boyfriends birthday drinks/ snacks here too.The..."

Claudia Penny

"Very good service that accommodated our large group and took special care to organise our birthday request. They also served some good platters with..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"Lovely restaurant with dim-lit and cozy ambiance. The food and cocktails were great too. Only downside was that the music was a little soft. Overall..."

Emirhan Caner

"My friends and I were feeling a happy hour date so we decided to give Rick's and try and I think we were all very happy with our first experience...."

Kposselwhite

"It was a birthday and a reasonably larger party. The service was excellent, all the orders were spot on, nothing was forgotten, everything was fast...."

Alphabet Soup

"Such a lovely chill restaurant perfect for the evening.They have awesome fireplace. They make fresh great Gluehwein in winter. Service very good...."

Elena Belka

"Didn't expect to waltz in on a Thursday night and get a table after an early drinks with friends. But alas. We managed to get a great 2 seater in the..."

Asher Weinsein

"Nice and cosy interior, very good food and super service. Moroccan options are good. Portions are generous. Wide selection of local wines. Thumb's..."

Orekhov.victor

"Amazing food and service. Had my birthday here and they made it so special. Vegetarian meals were so good and the meat eaters were also happy...."

Lekkerverdwaal

"Rick's is consistently a go-to spot for us. If the weather is good, be sure to book on the balcony. Indoors, be prepared to smoke even if you're a..."

TASTEXPLORER

"Rick's is always a treat! The Staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home. I've patronised Rick's a number of times and the..."

Inga Sibiya

"Been to Rick's a few times for drinks but I had the opportunity to try the food for the first time this past weekend. Had the pork neck burger...."

Anisha Pillay

"Really really enjoyed my meal tonight! Been here before for cocktails, but never for dinner! We had a super cool waiter JP who was very efficient! We..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Awesome vibe was warm and cozy, good food and great service! Had a variety of meals which hit the spot tonight! Also the waiter JP was excellent and..."

Lucy McGhie

"Nice restaurant, very chilled, had a few drinks and ordered the Chilli Poppers. Rick's is not the cheapest in terms of food and drink but it is quite..."

Leonardo Sforza

"Wanted some vegiterian food. Had the Falafel Pita with couscous. Was really tasty! Probably some of the better vegetarian food I've had on a while...."

Christopher Shear

"Been here a few times, both as a member of a dinner club as well as with other friends. Drinks are mixed well and service is impeccable. Every time...."

Zanhugo

"My first reaction: "How have I not been here before?!"The perfect day time spot. A hidden gem! One of my my first choices for a..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Great ambience, great service! Wonderful selection of drinks as well as food menu. Suitable for any time and occasion! We had my birthday dinner..."

Heine

"Really a pretty darn good veggie burger. I believe the veg tagine is great too. There's a vast list of happy hour cocktails, not all of them..."

Popsi

"Popped in for a quick bite last night. Had to make the most of their cocktail happy hour - strawberry daiquiri's were refreshing. Also had their..."

Lushane J Abrahams

"I remember Rick's as an institution - one of Cape Town's landmarks. Earlier visits years back were among my favourite dining experiences in the city...."

Bryan Vally

"Firstly outstanding food and Very friendly service We ordered the traditional cheese burger , honey riblets and ravioli, the ravioli definitely..."

Mosa Mashati

"First time at Rick's Cafe Americain, and it definitely won't be my last. Decided on a last minute dinner with a few friends, so no reservation. They..."

Shinéad

"A Moroccan themed restaurant with 'Rick' in the title can allude to one thing only - Casablanca! The ambience of the restaurant literally feels like..."

Danieljake

"I always enjoy going here. great selection of food and drinks, and the service is great. I really enjoy the upstairs balcony section, which is good..."

Cynthia

"Been to Ricks a few times. Love the upstairs seating as it's cosy yet also allows you to let your hair down with that roof top vibe. I've had the..."

Ulisha Moodley

"I love bringing my friends to Rick's Cafe - really nice venue over looking the mountain if you sitting outside. The burgers, dessert, starters and..."

Jyotika Joy Chauhan

"I’m a major cinephile and the old Hollywood classics have always amazed me. One of the many classics I have watched numerous times is Casablanca,..."

I Love Foodies

"I noticed this restaurant some time back on one of my scarce trips into Gardens, and just loved the quaint character of the converted old house and..."

Monique

"Rick's is always enjoyable for dinner and drinks and I really enjoy their tapas menu. Their chilli poppers are very spicy but enjoyable and their..."

Jayshall Vassen

"My visit to Rick's cafe was really a success the decore was chic and the food was delicious. The place has the right vibes and I absolutely recommend..."

Hend Amer

"Rick cafe has a cozy warm vibe, great for intimate small get togethers with good friends. I loved the upstairs seating we were offered. The food was..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"This is one of my new favourites! Perfect for a dinner with friends and drinks afterwards! The tapas menu is so diverse and choosing one is..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Cosy spot tucked into the heart of town, certainly worth a visit (but make reservations!). Busy-ness adds to the vibe, and lends toward drinks and..."

Darion

"Rick's Cafe is undoubtedly one of the best places to drink, eat, laugh, and unwind (with the help of their amazing drinks!). I always feel like going..."

Pree

"This was our second visit to Rick's. Love dinning near the fireplace by the bar. The ambiance provides comfort on a cold winters night in C.T...."

Laurisa Singh

"I adore this restaurant! It's also a stunning venue- the rooftop seats are my favourite. The service is always great and the menu is fantastic!..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Inviting and warm atmosphere, coupled with great food and service. Ambient lighting and unobtrusive music add to a very relaxing vibe. Furthermore,..."

Robert Fridjhon

"Thoroughly enjoyed my evening at ricks cafe. They have a large variety of food options to choose from. Although I was in a burger mood, I tried the..."

Shaneil Moodley

"Really enjoyed lunch here on Saturday afternoon amazing chilled vibe! Great food I had the burger and I was not disappointed I was so full after but..."

Kim Stoffberg

"We visited Rick's Cafe in Cape Town due to the remarkable resemblance to Rick's Cafe visited in Casablanca Morocco a few weeks ago..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Birthday dinner for 7. Food very good, service not so good. Waiter kept forgetting to bring our repeat drinks order. Eventually ended up getting our..."

Tracey

"Friday, Sitting in the rain with heavy traffic on our way to try Rick's cafe, it was all worth it. Such a nice vibe, such friendly staff and awesome..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Wow!! This Ricks Cafe Americain was amazing!!! The food was so delious best food I have ever had for a long time... Everyone one ordered different..."

Ash

"Rick's never disappoints. Had a lovely meal with friends last night and as always, we left more than happy. The restaurant is very cozy with a great..."

Ronelda Human

"Experience 5/5Amazing cheat meal dinner with my significant other. Perfect for intimate gatherings such as dates. We were initially seated in a..."

Amy Imogen Tanzer

"This place is probably the pinnacle of Cape Town's 'bars that everybody keeps thinking is a restaurant for some reason.' I mean yes, they have a..."

Ben Rhys

"Extremely satisfied with my Rick's debut. Excellent burgers that exemplify generous portions and even better happy hour specials. Will definitely be..."

BT

"A firm favourite for a happy hour mojito and delicious tapas platter. The Spanish meatballs are the best! service can be slow-ish but just enjoy the..."

Jessica Stromin

"I've been here a few times and good old Rick's never fail to disappoint. It's not a fancy, hipster place, but you're assured of good service and..."

Catharina

"Ricks is definitely one of my all time favorite places in Cape Town. The entire restaurant has warm, welcoming decor and a great atmosphere. Sitting..."

Savanna Clarke

"The best things about Ricks for me, is that they have a large variety of food for vegetarians. We went here a few nights ago and were a large table..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Ricks is one of my favourites! Over the years I've spent many evenings with wine and tapas on their upstairs deck but last night was the first time I..."

Rachel

"An eclectic mix of tapas and cusine that suits. Always a fun spot. The service is always on par. Try the upstairs bar. My fave part is the sharing..."

Nadia Van M

"I have to been Rick's a few times, but the other day was the first time I tried their burger, and wow! My sister, as well as my mother, whom are not..."

Megan Amber Taylor

"Rick's cafe has a good vibe on a Friday night and we had great seating on the deck.We tried various tapas and all of which was delicious..."

Chanel Pillay

"Absolutely awesome evening. Been here twice in as many months. Tapas exceptional. Ambience is top notch. Service is brilliant. Good selection of..."

Heath Huxtable

"One of the best places to eat in Cape Town! The food is incredible, with a wide variety of choice (which is all delicious), the atmosphere is perfect..."

Warren Duncan

"I went there for their burgers that I have heard so much about. They are huge and will satisfy your hunger for sure. The chips were nice and crispy..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"What a great vibe, the decor and lighting make for quite the ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed the tapas platter I ordered. Very generous serving best to..."

Moshibudi Mphahlele

"What a delight! Great atmosphere and a huge selection for vegetarians. We had the Chilli poppers for starters, which were decent. And I had the..."

Meenal Harry

"So Delicious. This tapas platter from Rick's Cafe Americian is full of yummiest finger foods, So full of flavour and big enough to actually feed 2..."

WildHearts Journal

"Such a vibey restaurant just off of Kloof street. There are a lot of tables and every night seems that every seat get filled! Great tapas, salads,..."

Sarah` Kennedy

"I’m a major cinephile and the old Hollywood classics have always amazed me. One of the many classics I have watched numerous times is Casablanca,..."

I Love Foodies

"Such a hidden gem, is Rick's... The best place for a romantic meal, with excellent service and food to compliment the ambiance, you are guaranteed, a..."

Chris Van Dyk

"The service was great and friendly. We ordered 4 tapas to share and I woul recommend this to anyone. Mains are so last year! All of the tapas were..."

Warrick Philip Shannon

"Went out for an intimate dinner last night and everything was perfect. The food was juicy and satisfying, the wine was crisp, elegant & fresh and the..."

Tankiso

"Had a celebratory dinner at Ricks and had an amazing evening. The place was packed but the service was still great. All the people at the table..."

Mathew West-Russell

"It was my second visit to Ricks Cafe. Nice vibe, we were hosted in the upstairs lounge room for a hen party and the service was great. They run..."

Bame Modungwa

"Great food, great atmosphere on a Friday night. One of my favorite restaurants in the cbd. I tend to go with the tajines, they're usually excellent...."

Brandon Ellse

"Best Lamb Shank ever! Lovely vibe, nice & cozy. Friendly staff. Been back a couple times because it just is that good. The cosmos are a winner over..."

Emile Doubell

"We received great service from the moment we arrived. We didn't have a reservation, but were given multiple great seating options. I recommend the..."

Khanyi Zulu

"We were a group of 40 people on the rooftop section and the service I received was excellent, from our arrival, and the waiter keeping me up-to-date..."

Merisha De Voux

"The rooftop seating area is a vibrant spot to host a larger table setting, with views of two large TVs in the event there's an important game on. The..."

Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox

"Hi everybody Ricks Cafe Americain is a place that you must definitely visit. The decor, the staff the atmosphere is one to experience. We had the..."

Darryl Nel

"Beautiful restaurant. Perfect location, friendly staff, amazing food and extensive cocktail menu. We will be..."

Cindy Smith

"An old time favorite of mine for many years! Delicious food not overly priced. So many different & cool little spots to choose to sit. Closed on..."

Tarryn Taylor

"An absolutely amazing vibes, highly recommend their grilled fish of the day it was superb 🤌🏾 the mussels and the cocktail drinks were a..."

Matlodi Maduwa

"What a beautiful spot. Especially the rooftop. Amazing service, food and extensive wine, spirits and cocktail..."

Carla S

"Amazing atmosphere!! My favorite place to go for amazing cocktails and delicious food. I had one incident where a waiter immediately dismissed us..."

hannah burger

"The food was very very tasty. The tagine is highly recommended. The flavours, the layout of the plate etc... Everything was right. The portions are..."

Martijn Leijten

"We love this place for a chilled lunch in town with spectacular views of Table Mountain. On a warm, sunny day the roof top is the place to be and you..."

Judith (CapeTownWithKids.com)

"My fiancé took me here as a surprise because I love the movie Casablanca. It really was amazing! Our waiter Allan took such good care of us and the..."

Amber Belcher

"Great location. It can be so busy making it difficult to get hold of your waiter at times but the service is still good. I had the ribeye and roasted..."

Dambudzo Chipotereke

"Awesome vibe sitting upstairs, breathtaking views of the mountain and city. Food was delicious and service was friendly and delightful. The menu is..."

Pavitra Naidoo

"Amazing cocktails, best pina colada in Cape Town! I tried the seafood Tajine but it was very disappointing, R295 one of the most expensive item on..."

MinChan Kim

"I have been going to Rick’s regularly, and I have never been disappointed. Food is simple but always very good and tasty. I do recommend the beef..."

Edward Madone

Maria's Greek Cafe

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"What a lovely place. We got such a warm welcome from our waitress. She answered all our questions regarding the menu, such a person's person. Food -..."

Sonia Gouws

"Love this place! Always amazing food and friendly service! Can't wait for them to reopen after the..."

Gabrielle Fluxman

"Extraordinary food variations of the open kitchen, even for experienced hipster kitchen hopper. Heartwarming service included :) The best dine I've..."

Lotte Kraus

"Love this place! The aubergine pita is by far the best (perhaps because I always order it)!!!! :) people are awesome and the atmosphere is..."

Loraine Van Der Westhuizen

"Sat 19/09/2015 . The best, mouth watering food from beginning to end! I will for sure be back for more! Absolute hidden gem in town, with plenty..."

Pikkie Botha

"Really great food & good service! I had the best moussaka there last night! 🙌 can't wait to go..."

Hayley Roman

"One of my favourites on Dunkley Square. It is a Greek Restuarant with hip vibe, service and food is..."

Jeremy Adam Wlaszek Walt

"Had a fantastic dinner celebrating a friends birthday. Very generous portions and great..."

Darin Lotz

"Delicious food and warm, friendly service. A fantastic choice for a laid back Friday lunch in Cape..."

Catherine Cohen

"Best roast lamb I've had yet! And such a great vibe and location. Very friendly staff who can actually recommend what you should order..."

Gemma Kendall Pelton Bluff

"Fantastic food and beautiful atmosphere..."

Michelle Verwiel

"Their food is out of this world delicious, the atmosphere is super cosy & the service is welcoming & friendly. Maria’s is perfect for a romantic..."

Amber Kneisel

"What a brilliant Greek restaurant Great ambiance Understated decor but amazing tapas- some of the best I’ve ever enjoyed We ordered a..."

Trevor

"Favourite restaurant to go for especially since it’s halaal friendly and excellent food. The male waiter (can’t remember his name) did a very..."

Aishapaedia

"Just had dinner at this gardens gem. As always food was devine and the atmosphere under the trees was amazing with smiling friendly waitresses and a..."

Pria G

"I really felt like Greek food so used the Zomato app to search for a place in Cape Town. Maria’s was brilliant just what I needed healthy fresh..."

Louise

"Amazing evening at Maria’s. Divine food and lovely setting, we got a number of starters to share and they were all equally delicious. Favorites..."

Gemma Scholtz

"What an amazing restaurant. I will go back over and over. Sitting outside underneath the trees amongst old building and small narrow streets, it..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"I love sitting outside at Maria’s on warm sunny days. All of the food here is just delicious, from the mezze to the lunch special and..."

Claudia Penny

"Went to Maria’s for dinner last night and I think it is quite a gem. Hidden away in the Gardens area. Downside, parking is a bit of an..."

Lucian

"Great vibe, very cosy!! The most incredible spanakopita I’ve EVER had in my life... the Lamb Maria’s was underwhelming but the lamb with orzo..."

Tay

"Such a lovely experience. Maria's is very cosy, there is a downstairs and upstairs. We were lucky to get a table by just walking in, but..."

Liani

"definitely one of my go-to restaurants. delish calamari and chips and mezze! nice energy and vibe. cosy in winter and the perfect alfresco dining..."

Morgan

"Greek food at its best. Such a beautiful setting in the heart of Cape Town, this restaurant really feels like you're in a European city...."

Dani Gama

"Update: Maria’s is finally open! Owing to their kitchen burning down some time ago, they’ve been closed for a few months to renovate...."

Aletha Jeftha

"Maria's is my first choice for Greek food in Cape Town, and is an overall favourite for a quality meal in a cosy setting. I can recommend the chicken..."

George Miller

"Food: We ordered a few mezzes which came all on one board. This I found great as it created a very interactive eating environment. With that being..."

Paul_broome

"A great lunch at Maria's today! I had the vegan platter for 1 (R92) which had deep fried aubergines and zucchini, hummus, olives, an..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"I have never been a big fan of Greek food but this place definitely changed my mind. As you walk in the smell is just amazing, calamari filling the..."

Wez_Undercover

"I've been here twice and the courtyard atmosphere is really lovely. The meze is delicious and very authentic. However, I find the main courses that..."

Simone Izzard

"I had this little spot on my list since December so with my birthday i had one place in mind... I made sure to book ahead because finding a table..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. The grilled calamari main is an absolute must - such a pick-me-up. Love this restaurant to..."

Upasna Maharaj

"Rustic, dimly lit setting...awesome service and really tasty food. We were given a quaint table under the trees and fairy lights, which truly set the..."

Nicol Miller

"What a cute little gem this restaurant is! Not so many sittings but perfect for the purpose, a very familiar and intimate atmosphere . Their greek..."

Pusm

"Had the meze platter at Maria's. Delicious and authentic flavours. The atmosphere and outdoor seating is fantastic. For dessert we shared the ravani..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Fantastic to sit outside on a warm summers night. Friendly waiters and good service. Vegetable platter for 2 was so yummy. Would love to try the rest..."

@natsnotfazed

"Our table was unfortunately not ready by the time we got there, even though we had reserved it. We ordered the vegetarian platter for two for a..."

Tracy-lee Splinter

"Maria's has to be my all time favourite Greek restaurant in Cape Town. You feel like you're sitting in Europe amidst the trees and fairy lights. As..."

Gabi Goldberg

"I have had the Yiouvetsi chicken on two occasions and wow! In love. The restaurant is small,dimly lit and rustic but has a romantic feel to it. I..."

Jenna Rodd

"Always on the hunt for an after-dinner treat simply to satisfy the sweet tooth. There's nothing more indulgent than to visit a restaurant serving..."

Sharese Hunt

"I've been wanting to try Maria's for ages, and finally got the chance to go for dinner with a group of friends. We made the booking really late for a..."

Lauren McMaster

"After parking my car I turned a corner and felt like I was on holiday in Greece. What a beautifully situated restaurant with charismatic furniture..."

FoodMissionary

"I've been meaning to come here for a while, and all I can say is that Im devastated that I didn't do it earlier! Food, service and the outdoor..."

Claire_Nicola

"Popped in here while waiting for the wife. Waiter suggested a locally made cider named Sxollie which I really enjoyed. I also ordered a friend pastry..."

Carl Thomas

"I can not fault this restaurant on anything. They have an authentic Greek atmosphere, the food is beautiful and so delicious and the service is spot..."

Karlien Meyer

"Had another delicious meal at one of my favourite places. I would highly recommend the vegan platter for one as a starter. It's a great combo of deep..."

Jager Sisters

"The first time I came here, it was on my first day of my first job in Cape Town, and my manager took me out for lunch to get to know me better. With..."

Melanie Du Toit

"After dinner with friends we needed dessert. We searched the area for somewhere that satisfied our cravings. We settled on Maria's. Upon arrival, the..."

JotterJo

"Oh my god! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD!! I experienced this wonderful Greek food for the first time after viewing the art at first Thursday's...."

Paige Ellis Green

"Best Greek place in town hands down. Really, beautiful - it's actually so nice. The service is great and everything I've had there so far has been..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"Tucked away in the corner of Dunkley Square Maria's is a great choice for a mediterranean dinner. The restaurant is not very big, so be sure to book..."

Francesca Favero

"If you need a secret spot to impress your girl, you've come to the right place. It's a really romantic setting tucked away in town. They serve a..."

Marcus Christiansen

"Maria's is such a beautiful, quaint little restaurant. Firstly, I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but I rated Maria's based on their food, and..."

Meera Naik

"Cute, romantic and tasty. A great Greek experience. Shared all the tapas, generous portions for tapas and couldn't stop eating. Love this type of..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Always on the hunt for a delicious lamb burger so Maria's today definitely ticked all the boxes. Today felt like summer so the setting was even more..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Steph Latsky what a jol! Walked into Maria's dying for some breakfast, and unfortunately had to walk out due to no breakfast options. Luckily the..."

Izaan

"I love it here!!! I know a lot of people aren't mad about it but if ever in doubt, have the falafel! It is a dip of heaven!!! 😍💜 the owners are..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Maria's dishes up a trendy twist on classic Greek food and I will definitely be back. The highlight is the incredible service with the owners..."

Aqeelah Hassim

"Popped in at Maria's last night for my mom's birthday, our waiter was very attentive and checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything. I had..."

Jesse-Mari

"This little gem never gets old or tired: it just keeps on sparkling.Lunch with a friend at Maria's could not have been more satisfying...."

Mr Creosote

"Really love the atmosphere here, sitting outside under the trees on a warm evening. The surrounding buildings are beautiful too. Also love the trays..."

Tiaan Jonker

"Good Greek food and very nice meze. It is however very busy and a group of people were turned away because they had no open tables so bookings are..."

Tally Leach

"My goodness what great food! Their signature dish, slow roasted lamb was mind blowing, I had it yesterday and already craving it. They also have some..."

Meghnaaz Williams

"Excellent! Really quality mezze type food and lovely cosy vibe. A little pricey (esp the wine) but worth it for a good night. Best were the dolmades,..."

Vanessa Berger

"My favorite restaurant in cape town. Super romantic, intimate and great Greek food. Get calamari for sure, and any of their amazing mains with lamb!..."

Laura

"We had to take an early table for dinner as they were fully booked for later. This wasn't a problem as sitting outside under the trees on the square..."

Angus

"Now this is a cute place to eat. It's in an adorable spot on Dunkley Square, and the interior is beautifully designed with the most intelligent..."

Popsi

"Met a friend for dinner on Thursday evening at Maria's - used to be an old favorite of mine but hadn't been there in years. We shared quite a few..."

Alexia Paizis-Scott

"Hands down the best Greek restaurant in Cape Town, probably among the best anything-restaurants in the city. Sterling location, consistently..."

Ben Rhys

"What a wonderful quiet space to be. The staff is top and the food is fantastic. My first experience with Greek food and from mezethes to main dishes..."

Osvaldo Mostiço

"Went to Maria's for a birthday dinner (as it was Christmas Eve and most places are closed- Maria's are normally fully booked but luckily we managed..."

Si-Anne Wilkins

"The staff is super friendly, I was there with my grandfather who has trouble climbing stairs, and even though they have only 2, the waiters were..."

Gabriel Stein

"Maria's is a little Greek haven with beautiful seating outdoors, and a comforting, relaxed atmosphere (I went during the day, though I have heard it..."

Raeesa Naik

"Wonderful tasty greek food with wonderful friendly staff. We will return everyone enjoyed their meals and the portions were wonderfully presented and..."

Neelesh Bhagattjee

"Lovely little spot. Fantastic tapas, really good service, great atmosphere. Even though it was a crazy busy evening, nothing came close to..."

John Paterson

"Really good Greek food. Been here for breakfast and dinner. The hand cut chips are a must.The service is friendly and fast. For dessert,..."

Mincong Chen

"The Kefthethes starter was delicious as was the Baklava desert. The food is of a good standard and the chairs and tables outside the restaurant..."

Paulo Branco

"Maria's is absolutely incredible from the decor to the service and most especially the food!I ordered off the Mezethes menu and was..."

Jess Lennon

"This was such a find! Delicious food in a great setting with some of the best service I've experienced in a while. Friendly, fast, efficient. I had..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"I used to live across the road from this amazing restaurant! I havent been disappointed once with any of their meals. It serves such delicious Greek..."

Jodi King

"Delicious food, cosy atmosphere and awesome people! Highly recommend it. We shared the vegetarian starter, a bottle of house red and baklava for..."

Andrea Petersen

"Great Greek dining with a friendly atmosphere. The food was so great I decided to skip main coarse and just have multiple starters. Don't think I..."

Shaun Van Zyl

"Excellent service after walking in from the street on a fully booked Saturday night. As far the food goes....three words....slow cooked lamb! Okay..."

Des Mossop

"Well worth a visit. Menu is not extensive (a plus) but there are a variety of dishes, from small to larger to choose from. Food is good. Service is..."

Goodfood

"I absolutely love this restaurant and have never had a bad experience here. The food is absolutely delicious whether you opt to share the incredible..."

Sapna Naik

"Had a wonderful dinner at Maria's this evening featuring excellent service, an interesting wine list, and a scrumptious-sounding menu which was very..."

Nick BG

"If you want easy & delicious vegan food without having to make a fuss, Maria's is the best - literally have a vegan platter on the menu.. They also..."

Talya Goldberg

"Excellent service - the waitress had great rapport with us. I must say their pitas are delicious and worth the money. Very romantic atmosphere in..."

Lauren Lesley Bubb

"Maria's has the best veg platter - the mucver is always a winner! Nothing beats sitting out on the square on a sunny day eating your weight in..."

Nikki.albertyn

"Marias is such a pleasure to visit. The lamb pita is tender and full of flavour (just like good lamb should be) and their chips are to die for. Great..."

MelbourneLops

"Such a homely vibe. Forgot this little gem still doing Greek like it's meant to be done. Just needs a better craft beer selection and then we all..."

Russ Meyer

"Despite being slightly pricey it's vibey in a very quaint little courtyard giving the feel that one is sitting on a pavement in Europe! It's small..."

Roxanne Boyes

"I have never experienced anything like this before! If you're looking for the best food in town, the best service, the most fantastic setting, GO..."

Christoff Smit

"Absolutely love this place. The vibe is always great and service fantastic. The food is phenomenal, no matter what you order. I will always recommend..."

Shauna Tweedie

"Great atmosphere, good tapas and the mains were also enjoyable. Chicken burger was really good, bun was a bit soggy but take nothing away from the..."

Matthew Hougaard

"Really superb Greek food. Greek food in Cape Town is hard to find and this is really on point. Everything from their tzatziki to their dolmades are..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"I don't have any photos to prove it but this place is pretty much faultless as far as I'm concerned. The Rosemary chips are completely delicious, and..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"This place is next level amazing. The food was to die for. Such an interesting mix of options on the menu... I really had a hard time deciding! I..."

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