TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

True Italic

84/100 (687 ratings)

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"5th visit to True Italic and the food has always been amazing. I've never had bad service and the prices are right. Pre book your table to avoid..."

Mercia Abrahams

"The burrata cheese and the homemade pasta were simply delicious...you made me feel at home! I’ll definitely come..."

Giulia Riedo

"I like a lot the cooking and artistic decor of this restaurant. It's what makes True Italic very welcoming, where it's nice to eat. I suggest you to..."

Amelie Fages

"Some of the best pasta I have ever had in South..."

Katia de Sa

"It was such fun having dinner at your place last night. Food was just great and we really enjoyed the evening! Grazie Luca and..."

Dessi Di Mar

"This is a wonderful brother and sister Italian team offering 100 tons of passion! To keep it fun they change the menu every night and focus on what..."

Pamela McOnie

"I always try something new when I visit True Italic, and everything tastes better than the last, what an amazing..."

Clayton January

"Gracie Mille! Wonderful osteria, food excellent, the brother and sister very friendly. A taste of Italy in Cape..."

Didier Falomi

"Amazing food, beautiful place to spend an evening or..."

Lyle Anderson

"We would like to thank Luca and True Italic for a fantastic evening with 25+ of our friends and family in the party venue located in the restaurant..."

Willem Fourie

""Luca", "Luca", "Luca" is all I read in the reviews before visiting True Italic, run by the very man himself and the Pasquale family. I inquisitively..."

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"Every time we come to True Italic, we are blown away by how authentically homely and "Italian" our experience is. No-frills good food that tempts you..."

Luca Di Pasquale

"GOOD AS ALWAYSIt's my 4th visit to True Italic and the food has always been amazing. It is very rare in Cape Town to find a restaurant with a..."

Beatrice

"Phenomenal food, service and atmosphere!If you’re on the hunt for some flavorful Italian food, you’ll definitely find it on 15 bree..."

Auriel Yonker

"AM I IN ITALY OR SOUTH AFRICA? Being Italian, I can assure the authenticity of this place. Chef Luca really take..."

Andrea Loi

"It is definitely the most authentic Italian restaurant I've ever tried. Luca's homemade pasta makes you feel in Italy. We tried also the pumpkin..."

Francesca Chicca Lucianelli

"A HOME AWAY FROM HOME!I'll be honest, I hate reviewing, normally I think everyone has different tastes, but I have to make an exception..."

Leonardo Angelucci

"Simply poetic!!!! As an Italian living abroad I often get asked the question, where can one find really good italian food. The answer is..."

Alberto

"FANTASTICO!!!The best italian restaurant I've ever tried abroad!! It's like being home.The menu changes every day, homemade pasta,..."

Benedetta Giugliano

"Beyond any doubt my fav Italian restaurant in South Africa! From the delicious food, to the cozy interiors, to the Woden tables and candles..."

Francesca Gargaglia

"The venue is beautiful - the inside is very rustic, a complete surprise from the unassuming exterior. The venue was far too hot as there is..."

Damien Jack Anderson

"Great food. Rustic vibes which is perfect for date night. We had the ravioli and gnocchi which were absolutely devine. The flavours were very unique,..."

Sandy Mariaye

"My experience at True Italic was one to remember. The home-made Italian sausage gnocchi is an absolute must and pairs perfectly with the Italian red..."

Robert Koen

"This is easily one of my favourite restaurants. Excellent location tucked away at the bottom of Bree Street. Amazing ambience. It's got an..."

Kgothatso Meka

"Consistently good, authentic, high quality Italian food. Luca brings something refreshing and different to the Cape Town restaurant scene. My husband..."

Simone Izzard

"True Italian food but be ready for extremely noisy hard sounding Italian music, asked several time for more traditional. Even paid extra for live..."

Mark Coumbes

"Had a good experience at this gorgeous restaurant the other night. There is ample parking in Breë street, seating isn't a problem and the staff are..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"The food was delicious and paired so well with the Italian wine. The fresh made pasta was so good! Staff was attentive and super friendly! Very..."

Veena Naran

"Booked a table for 4, our waitress was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all the questions about all the different cheeses and how everything..."

Jess Abrams

"True Italian feel to it. The deco was authentic and made you feel like you were sitting somewhere in Italy. The food was delish. (And they have a..."

Rebecca Starke

"There is something about this Italian restaurant that makes it more authentic than all the rest in Cape Town.The decor is really awesome,..."

Nicole Vrede

"Really great. We have enough pizza/pasta italian restaurants in South Africa and its a real treat to be exposed to traditional fresh and creative..."

Jason Liepner

"Authentic & delicious food, friendly service, great atmosphere (free of any of the Cape Town pretentiousness that lurks in the CBD)... my third time..."

Katie Roller

"What a lovely experience!! I thought I was back in Atrani, Italy!!The atmosphere makes for a wonderful dining experience. The service is..."

Christine Du Toit

"Misleading from the outside... amazing on the inside. Spent a great evening here for a birthday celebration. We tried three different starters which..."

Teryn Francis

"✔️ Rustic atmosphere ✔️ Seasonal menu✖️✔️ google the words you do not understand (the Italian ones - do not..."

Lauren Kim

"Authentic. A hidden gem. A true Osteria del Capo.Unless you knew about this place, you may in fact overlook the nondescript entrance and..."

Lindie White

"Fabulous!!!!! Fabulous!!!! The food here was outstanding- incredible service and interaction from the waiter about the food. They even allow you to..."

Jemal

"I lived in Italy for a while and have never managed to get proper Italian food again. Since last night. The food and vibe at True Italic is as close..."

Catharina

"Very cool place with an awesome vibe. Love the old vintage italian feeling you get when you walk in. Came here for a 21st and really enjoyed how the..."

JonJon Clark

"I'd been wanting to try True Italic for some time so was thrilled that a spur of the moment decision resulted in an available table. The wine..."

Melissa Sanderson

"Wow wow wow. Real Italian place. Rustic and authentic. Just like in Italy. Fresh food, nice ambiance. Small menu which changes everyday. Decent..."

Alan Tucker

"True Italic has a wonderful space and great atmosphere. The meals are 100% authentic and all the ingredients are fantastic! The anchovy pasta and..."

Kirsty Donald

"Went to this restaurant after the first day of the rugby sevens . Had a platter of mixed Italian meats, cheeses etc.. which was very tasty. We all..."

Ashley

"(OK...before I start the review...some personal historical context is necessary. I was born in Johannesburg, but spent 2/3 of every year in London,..."

James Costello

"I've been reading great reviews on True Italic and was super excited when we just arrived and they had a table for us. The restaurant runs longways..."

Sharon Malan

"I really enjoyed this little restaurant with its genuine Italian feel. I like the idea of a one page menu for today (see picture). I had the..."

Kevin Brooks

"Best gnocchi in the world! Service is excellent, the menu is great. A hidden gem. Casual but intimate. Lovely Italian wines on the menu. Good value..."

Geraldean Howes

"I enjoyed going to this cute rustic Italian restaurant in the CBD. The food was genuinely authentic although the portions were quite small. I..."

Warren Bernard

"Food is delicious. The gnocchi with gorgonzola is amazing - like eating little clouds! Service was great as well. Only problem i have to report is..."

Blyda De Waal

"Great restaurant - ticks all the boxes. I like how authentic it is/feels. The food was amazing! Interesting wine list. Fantastic service and vibe in..."

Lauren Leigh

"Enjoyable authentic Italian dinning. Owned and efficiently run by Chef Luca and Natasha Di Pasquale, a friendly on the ball brother and sister team..."

Dean Finkelstein

"I love this place. True Italian food with fresh ingredients. We are always warmly welcomed by one of the owners. The service is very good and the..."

Dawid Augustyn

"Brilliant new Italian place. Family-run, authentic, and comfortable feel. Very reasonable prices, and such a warm, inviting atmosphere...."

Christopher Mc Arthur

"This restaurant has been around for 6 years and I heard about it for the first time just two days ago! I think I must have just woken up from a deep..."

Craig Nain

"Talk about Authentic Great Italian cuisine run by 2 brothers who actually are Italian, you can hear them as they converse and check on..."

Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo

"Love pasta? Then you'll love True Italic! It's got a classic old school Italian restaurant feel, great place for a date night. The food was great,..."

Aidan van Vuuren

"This spot has always been high on my list for Italian food. The different sauces that are excellently paired with a particular kind of homemade pasta..."

kimberley canning

"Simple, rustic decor, great home style food and excellent service. Unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere with decent prices. Very easy to become a..."

Chantal Simons

"What a hidden gem, although it looks small from outside, there is a hidden basement stored underneath. True Italian style and the Pasta with muscles..."

Candice Manuel

"5 star food quality, flavor and presentation. Interesting venue and decor. Problem.. Portions are ridiculously small which drops the restaurant to a..."

Gregg B

"The absolute best Italian food this side of the world. Every dish has soul, love and care. The owner, Luca's hospitality and cooking definitely shows..."

Sean Welgemoed

"Pleasant atmosphere with traditional food, had a lovely meal and joyful evening. Passed on the slightly pricey (R250+) wine selection but luckily..."

Karel Scott

"Very interesting and tasty food. Loved the tagliatelle with anchovies and the porcini cushions (but skipped the scallops which are from frozen). Our..."

David Finch

"This review is an indication of the wholistic experience and not only the cuisine. Service here was good, not excellent. Food is excellent, light on..."

Nicolas Katsapas

"First time impressions lasts wow.... Ill be back, pasta was out of this world vibe atmosphere Was awsome as..."

Theo Van Rensburg

"Great Italian restaurant with a menu that has been in place for many years. Tagliata sirloin is my favourite. Gelato with espresso dessert is..."

Dave De Jongh

95 Keerom

83/100 (1184 ratings)

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"Really excellent. We had a lovely table in an area on its own so very private and special. Food and wines really top quality. One of us had the plate..."

Rose Llewellyn

"Was advised to come to this restaurant by a friend since then we have had dinner here on 3x occasion and every occasion Tnitia has been our waitress...."

Roxy Joubert

"My experience at 95 Keerom was truly special. Surprised my wife with dinner on our 8th Anniversary and it was fantastic. From the minute we walked in..."

Clint Petersen

"One of the best steak I ever ate! Chairs are expandable (uncomfortable) and Wine card..."

Shoby Mohajer

"We loved the food! We both had starters, mains and sweets - all was amazing. My gnocchi was delicious and having an Italian grandfather I hardly ever..."

Justinne Lemkus

"My favourite restaurant in Cape Town, great food, cool surroundings and wonderful staff, what more could you ask..."

Paul Good

"The one place that will forever have a special place in my heart. Just the beautiful simplicity of the interior and friendly staff not to mention the..."

Amanda Little

"Have been coming to this Restuarant for about 15 years and we can count on delicious food and first class service. We have seen Georgia Nava's..."

Dee Manchett

"Brilliant loved..."

Jana De Gois Cardoso

"To amazing for..."

Lauden Kirk

"Brilliant food...brilliant..."

Andrew Bahlmann

"Friends invited us to their wedding in Cape Town. The reception was at 95 Keerom. From arrival to departure, the service was great, food was stunning..."

Suraj Singh

"We very much enjoyed our dinner at 95 Keerom. I had the Carpachio, which was very good and my wife had a Caprese salad. As main I had a sliced beef,..."

Paul.vermeij

"Do yourself a favour and order the championship pasta! It’s Diddy pasta shells in broccoli purée anchovies, fresh tomato, bread crumbs and oregano..."

Zinzerella

"95 Keerom is definitely one of my new favorite spots in Cape Town! The menu offers a large variety of dishes that will suit any persons preferences,..."

Amy Kruger

"What a gem! The only reason we would choose another venue is if we decide to go to Carne on Kloof, another Giorgio Nava treasure. Choosing what..."

Tracy Henry

"If you want true Italiano you've hit the right spot! It has it very own carpaccio section on the menu! The waitress which served us was..."

Inge Nefdt

"I visited 95 Keerom for a fiend's birthday celebration. On arrival we were greeted by the manager Steven who immediately started chatting to us in..."

Loureen Bester

"Food was amazing. Took me forever to even narrow it down to a couple of options because everything judt sounds so good. Best spinach & ricotta..."

Georgia Blueberrii

"Just simply one of the favorite places! Nice food, perfect service, and great spot with cool vibe . Highly recommended for family and..."

Alesea Stoianova

"Most likely the best - and most authentic Milanese restaurant in Cape Town. 95 Keerom has stood the test of time and is probably one of the longest..."

Epikoros

"I have been to 95 Keerom a couple of times and have always he's a good time there. The restaurant is surprisingly stylish and simple inside, located..."

Richard Bower

"Exquisite in every possible way. I had VIPs from Brasília and suggested this restaurant knowing we wouldn't beber down. Amazing service. Cullinary..."

Paula Zolezzi

"Tucked away in Centre of Cape Town ( and easy to miss if you don't know exactly where it is - thank goodness for car guard directions😀)Very..."

Trevor

"What a lovely evening spent with family friends for a small birthday dinner. Food was wonderful. Service impeccable. Spectacular time all..."

Chiara Esposito

"The tree in the restaurant is extraordinary. Good service, very good food and an overall good experience. The vibe in the restaurant is smart casual..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Other than a slightly cheeky "Starter and main course for each diner" requirement, a fantastic dinner venue. Extremely element surroundings with the..."

Ravi Govender

"Heard such great things about 95 Keerom and decided to try it out for my birthday dinner. When we got there the host was very welcoming and we were..."

Jayshall Vassen

"With carne being owned by the same person, my expectations were very high for 95 Keerom. On arrival, the space is very pleasant and the welcoming was..."

Allan Moita

"So a beautifully tucked away restaurant with attention to detail and wonderful decor. We had the live crayfish linguine! An amazing dish full of..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"One of the Great Italian restaurants in Cape Town with the best lobster pasta everything we've had is fantastic! I highly recommend this place one of..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"Went to 95 Keeron on Friday. Loved the sophisticated vibe, moody lighting and great decor. They had a good wine selection and the complimentary bread..."

Nikita (Haefliger) Oosterberg

"My absolute favorite Resturant in Cape Town! You can expect the best quality food here! It's definitely worth every cent and it is definitely a fine..."

Monique Pereira

"One of my top 10 restaurants in the country and yes I know the country quiet well. Dinner here about two weeks ago was magical. My collegue is a..."

Thando Bangiso

"Absolutely amazing! Food is expensive but well worth it's price, it's cooked to perfection and paired with a great wine list. We had an extremely..."

Kerryn Shaw-Taylor

"Absolutely love this place. The interior is welcoming and warm. The breadsticks are moreish, service is sublime and the food is even better. Their..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"I really enjoyed my time here. I'm not much of a fan of the "hotel" feel but they manage to pull it off. The ambience is nice and cosy. It's a place..."

Kgothatso Meka

"simply and tastefully decorated - although it does resemble a hotel restaurant. Our table sampled the carpaccio and steak tartare as starters which..."

Bekah Knight

"Still my favourite place in Cape Town that's for sure!! Awesome food and venue! I loved the wine and atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon!!..."

Justine Lawrenson

"My friends picked 95 Keerom over some other options in the area because it offered a few more options for vegetarians like myself. I'm very glad they..."

Shravya Reddy

"Simply the finest Italian restaurant in Cape Town...and possibly South Africa.Between the fillet, done to blue perfection, and the tuna..."

Theo.watson

"The food was excellent but a little over priced. Portions on the spaghetti and mussels was spot on yet the meat seemed to lack something on the..."

Robyn Daniels

"This hidden gem is as authentic as it gets when it comes to real Italian food. The lightest pizza base with some "chew" to it made from a 150 year..."

Nadine Carroll

"Tried black wildebeest, kudu and springbok all in one meal! The meal was described as small portions but I felt the portion was perfect! My favorite..."

Joe Cunningham

"I liked the setting. Staff were super helpful and knowledgeable. I particularly liked the steak though the fish on polenta was..."

Philip Smith (phantaszjia)

"Gnocchi with gorgonzola, so delicious. Service took some time to Be good, but nice..."

Laura Mollica

"Wonderful meal and awesome service. I had the three antelope meat main dish which I didn't love but wanted to try. Well prepared, just not a flavor..."

Liz Hetherston

"One of best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. White Table Cloths and napkins. Very good service and tranquil atmosphere makes dinning here a..."

Johannes Opperman

"Almost perfect... Food was good and simply prepared. The grilled fish was prepared including mussels and their sauce didn't do well to the grilled..."

Stefano Arganese

"I was definitely impressed with 95 on Keerom. The food was good. The waiters were superb. The bar downstairs is an awesome waiting area. The head..."

Andrew van der Westhuizen

"The restaurant is simple but nicely decorated. The service was very friendly and professional. We would have hoped for a little more from the food,..."

Patric B.

"Probably the best experience I had when visiting Cape Town. The restaurant is stylish, but not pretentious. The service is friendly and kind, but..."

Marcelo Morgado de Sá

"Sophisticated, food is amazing. Steak was perfectly cooked, pasta delicious. Well trained wait staff, attentive and friendly. Good for date night or..."

Darren Smith

"Italian food as you were in Italy!! Chef Giorgio spent some time with us explaining the dishes and it was amazing to understand the care and time..."

GRIMALDI PIERLUIGI

"Beautiful dining room with magnificent brick walls, great atmosphere, delicious food and great wine list. This represents Cape Town's history and..."

drstansky

"Beautiful interior, lovely staff, fantastic food, wine and dessert. The grilled beef fillet was cooked perfectly. The whole experience was such a..."

April Kane

"Venue is very nice, service was friendly and speedy, food was ok, some was delicious, and some was less than ok. Had the rum drenched dessert...way..."

Jaun Marais

"Just as good as it was 14 years ago! Excellent, honest food that sticks with the Italian tradition of “good food” and not..."

Gunnar Stenvall

"This is an excellent Italian style restaurant. The food quality and presentation is superb , but I do think their price on wine and still water is..."

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