TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Carne On Keerom

86/100 (1962 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Steakhouse

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Safari & Cowboy Steak

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IL Carcappico Di Controfiletto Di Manzo

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Wine

Tatar

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Asparagus

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Salad

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Hanger steak

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Sirloin Steak

Roasted Marrow Bones

T-Bone Steak

Choice of Steak Cuts

Lamb

Grappa Selection

Pesto

Medallions with 3 Sauces

Safari Misto Di Salvaggina

Steak

"Where do I even begin, the staff on arrival was super professional and showed us to our seats. Our waiter for the evening, was as quick as he could..."

Яyan Miller

"Having been lucky enough to eat it some of the best restaurants in the world, this is without doubt joint first (with Botero in Vegas). In fact if we..."

Samantha Watts

"Best steak I've ever had in Cape Town, great service and amazing dessert. Would rate higher than 5 stars if possible :) Will definitely be back..."

Freddy Hornsby

"Really great meaty experience. Perfectly prepared. Uncomplicated. Great place to eat great food and still have uninterrupted conversations...."

Tsepang Precious Litabe

"Always a pleasure , the best meat and great atmosphere . Warm and professional reception makes this place a must in Cape..."

Julian Pino

"Absolute fantastic experience!!! Giorgio, the owner and staff made us feel so welcome!! Best steak in Cape Town!! Lovely atmosphere!! I will..."

Anel Pretorius Joubert

"My steak was cooked to perfection and the desert, choc fondant was divine. Staff are friendly and..."

Marilyn Miranda S

"Probably the best restaurant experience I have ever had. Waiter was excellent and the meat was out of this..."

Douw Gerber

"Great service!! Great food!! Top quality..."

Melissa Payne

"Fantastic meal with great service. Loved that the team was personable and it wasn't an uptight, stuffy..."

Amanda Kayler

"Great place, amazing food, good atmosphere, friendly..."

Mariska Jansen van Vuuren

"Amazing restaurant the first visited as food..."

Neal Lowe

"What a lovely experience! Starters and mains came so quick you would think they wanted us to leave. Excellent service, Meat cooked to..."

Cindy Patterson

"Unbelievable Experience will definitely be going..."

Starrian Mackenzie

"One of the best steaks I've ever..."

Stephen Elliott

"Incredible dining experience at Carne! The steak was flawless, the service and atmosphere were brilliant and we will definitely be returning...."

Pen Trevena

"Great food and adequate service, unexpected when the name of the restaurant is so “basic” and you expect something much more “ordinary”...."

Rita Matias

"A mandatory place in Cape Town. Very good staff always looking for giving you the best advice. And the meat... Uau! Made perfectly! But, don’t eat..."

Pedro F Sobral

"1. Carne in Keerom street cape town2. Not halaal3. Average price per person R400 for dinner incl drinks excluding starters and..."

Megan Abrahams

"Divine ambiance, excellent food and service. Extensive wine list! Beautiful simple decor. Clandestine experience - romantic. Nice for a special..."

Kim Pfaff

"Really good service, although they forgot our booking and we had to wait.The waiter were good however for a well known place My chicken..."

Yajna Gold

"A place that has become an annual tradition between my partner and I. There ability to keep the standard spot on, year after year, is just..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"I was taken out here for dinner as part of a recruiting exercise. This is an excellent venue and very smart-looking restaurant. I am..."

Marcio Lopes

"What can only be described as a life-changing steak, Carne has certainly spoiled my expectations of what a true prime cut is. This place has been..."

Llew Adamson

"Was an amazing dining experience. Marrow bones were a winner. My wife loved the lamb ravioli and carpaccio. We shared the 1.2kg T bone...."

Vivien Natasen

"Wonderful dining experience. Attentive staff, good knowledge of the cuts and meats. Marrow bones a must if you are into those. The lamb ravioli was..."

Natasenv

"Perfect. I cannot fault my experience at Carne - they may have ruined steak for me completely. The Rump on the bone I had tonight was basically life..."

Bryan Vally

"Finally got a chance to try this restaurant out. It's really intimate and the setting is very warm. I love that they bring out the cuts of meat and..."

Vuyo Renene

"Took our clients here for dinner, the service was impeccable and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Just be cautious, the steaks that..."

Simon Chemaly

"I love this restaurant; can't fault it.Everything was beautifully cooked. Everything, including the broccoli.The service was..."

Mbali Msimang

"I've been here twice now. Once in 2011 and now again in April 2017 and this place does not disappoint. The fine explanation for the selection of..."

AKshar Sewkuran

"I am a meat lover, aged and good marbling. The variety of cuts and quantity is mind boggling. I was impressed and very very happy with the Rib eye on..."

Abdusamad Sidar

"A must for meat-lovers. It was interesting to be talked through the different cuts of meat you have to choose from and how they came to..."

Lesedi Ramonyane

"Beautiful, modern decor. The staff is very friendly, efficient and they know their menu which is always a plus. The food is well prepared and..."

Lize

"My friend decided to take me here since I'm a carnivore. The place has a romantic setup with the dimmed lights. The waiters and host were very..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"If you a lover of steak then this is your place to go. Different varieties steaks and cut and its cooked just how you would liked it. Atmosphere is..."

Verlynn Johnson

"After holding off on our visit to Carne for quite some time, we finally went to this branch in the CBD! And it was good! The food was excellent. Did..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Had dinner tonight at carne for Valentine's Day 🥂 the food really is exceptional. I had the trio of beef fillet and Sashen had a selection of..."

Ulisha Moodley

"In my view this is the only place to eat steak in Cape Town. Innovative cuts include hanger, flat iron and a truly wonderful spider steak...."

Epikoros

"Wonderful steak prepared Italian-style with a lot of care and expertise by a clearly-dedicated army of staff. Fantastic atmosphere and decor, a good..."

Falafelix

"Carne is a great steak house. It truly is. However, I do feel it misses that something special that makes it incredible. I really enjoyed..."

Gabriel Stein

"The underground butcher for the serious carnivores. The industrial, cemented look with modern decor and the right amount of lighting serves for a..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"what a hearty experience, honestly if you love meat you'll really enjoy it here. the service is great but you may find yourself overwhelmed with..."

Mbaki Wotho

"Carne is an Italian restaurant that mainly serves meat. It is my absolute favourite! I've been a couple of times now and it never disappoints. The..."

Scarlett

"Really great food and great service - waiter pretty much gave a lesson meat cuts before suggesting what to order. Was part of a 12 person..."

Murray Lovemore

"If you like meat, you'll love Carne. Although Carne does have a selection of sauces and sides, the main focus is purely on the meat. You get a..."

Mikaela

"Meat lovers paradise! Plan to go here literally only for the meat, as there are no bell and whistles. Superior meat choices, and the waiter explained..."

Chetna Black

"Carne - literally meaning "meat". And really, that perfectly sums up this subtly hidden restaurant at the end of Keerom street. Pure meat lover..."

The Foodie Corner

"Carne is the spot to go if feel like a truly fantastic steak! Nestled in a side road just off long street this stunning Restraunt is yet to..."

Nic Hern

"Great service! Very friendly and accommodating staff who really look after you. Super fast service, did not wait long for meals. Great steak, what a..."

Themba Mkhwanazi

"Second time at keerom street . Certainly the better one between keerom and kloof. I had the medallions and it was delicious. Waiters are brilliant..."

Jade Hill

"Love the home raised meats! Melt in your mouth perfection! A favorite steak house to visit in Cape Town. You can go wrong with anything on the menu..."

Romi Diamond

"My meat loving friends and family find going to Carne to be a really special experience. (I'm always happy to go along because they have a couple of..."

Jess

"Second time here...and mixed feelings. For start the service in all aspects was very slow on our table...people that arrived after were served..."

Tiago Simões

"Popped into Carne last night for my brothers crown birthday celebration. Amazing meat selection which they bring to your table raw, and then point..."

Phillip Black

"If you are a vegetarian, do not go to Carne, you will have a bad time. A must-see for all meat lovers! The last time I visited Carne a waiter with an..."

Glen Loxton

"It was our first time visiting Carne SA and we were not disappointment! The food was absolutely amazing and we annoy wait to go back! The waiters..."

Teresa Cosentino

"I have been to Carné more than once. Each occasion was a fantastic dining experience. From the knowledgeable staff to the beautifully prepared..."

Donald Stockhall

"Carne is truly a one of a kind dining experience. Once seated by very friendly staff, the waiter brings an enormous tray of various cuts of meat to..."

David Ferronha

"What a winner!! An absolute MUST for those who appreciate a fine steak.Firstly let me start off with the atmosphere. The main part of the..."

Cariane

"You really have to like meat to enjoy this restaurant. They have the most amazing selection of meat cuts And they bring all for you to view before..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Waiter at door appeared to be trained to automatically frown if no prior booking, despite restaurant not being busy at all. Rump quite tough but..."

Madeleine

"Amazing customer service, best lamb steak I've had to date! Nice restaurant for a date night or dinner with the family :)... Gets booked out soon..."

Lisa Nyoka

"Absolutely amazing food and setting! Vegetarians should not attend!Best cuts of meat. I had the fillet medallions, our friend the sirloin..."

Adele Geldenhuys Koolen

"Hands down the best meat I have ever eaten in my life. The vibe, the service and the atmosphere are perfect. You cannot go wrong!..."

Shaun Roynon

"Meat was good quality and great selections but i was highly disappointed that both our meals were a little on the cold side. Atmosphere was a bit..."

Vanessa Berger

"Carne.....meat meat and more meat. The menu is build around various cuts and options of meat and the staff is well trained to explain the meat board..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere! Their steaks are flawless, salads fresh, and desserts decadent. Lovely addition to Giorgio Nava's family of..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"I've been multiple times to Carne and each time it was amazing. It's really a place for a meat lover and the name gives that away.The..."

Chanel Pillay

"A truly great example of a steakhouse! One of the best I have ever been to. The prices, in my opinion, are justified. The only complaint,..."

Allan Moita

"Incredible experience as a whole, beautiful ambience and great steak! Had the trio of fillet it was cooked beautifully, was not a huge fan of the..."

Aqeelah Hassim

"Awesome all-over experience. Staff well-trained, great wine list and the BEST meat in town. An experience which makes me feel like a queen time..."

Anetha Volschenk

"Great steaks one of the best in town. I've been there many times and have never been disappointed. If u hungry I would recommend the lamb ravioli to..."

Michael Lourandos

"Great ambience. Great quality steaks. Menu a little confusing though and perhaps the waitron could explain more. Cheese platter was..."

Sean Hall

"The steak was incredible wish I could afford to eat there more often. It is expensive but worth it for a treat. Service was good. Sweet bread was..."

Michelle

"Good food, great meat! Excellent extensive wine list too! Lamb ravioli for the win! The acoustics downstairs are a little strange but only when the..."

Michelle De Power

"If you love steak, this is the place. The place always makes steak just the way you like it - perfect. The service is top notch and the atmosphere is..."

Angela Jyh-Shiuan Ma

"What a lovely evening! Who says that service doesn't matter. Our evening was made all the better by our experienced waitron who came to South Africa..."

Candice Buitendach

"Fabulous spot for a steak, never..."

Luvuyo Mkumatela

"Carne, a beautify simple Spanish word for Meat (sounds so much better the way they say it).This simplicity runs through into the flavours..."

James Hickman

Il Leone Mastrantonio

85/100 (2308 ratings)

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Caprese Salad

Bruschette

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Pesto

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Fish

Lamb chops

Grilled Calamari

Antipasti

Prawns

Tiramisú

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Lamb Chops

Carpaccio

Carbonara

Gnocchi

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Carbonara

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Spaghetti Al Fresco

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Tuna

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Tagliatelle

Calamares

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Lamb

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"Lovely dinner with lovely staff. The location is beautiful in its simplicity, an old South African building with wooden floors and big bright wooden..."

Pusm

"Absolutely brilliant, and highly recommended. We’ve eaten here twice and will certainly be back! Service from waitron Ty was superb. When a waitron..."

Steven Ikin

"Lovely lunch at Il Leone in Greenpoint. Nice and cosy restaurant for a very rainy and cold day in Cape Town. Table ordered carbonara, Ragu, tortilini..."

Sarah Thatcher

"Highly impressed at the quality of food and the consistency of each dish considering we were a table of 15. Pasta cooked to perfection, amazing..."

Emma Kayleigh

"The food was delicious, nice ambiance (especially in winter), good service. Nice that they allow you to bring your own wine (with a corkage fee)...."

Mariposa

"I am not the usual “pasta person” but Il Leone has changed that. By far the best Italian food I have had in a while and will definitely be back..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Fine dining without the formality. Superb food, good variety on the menu. Likable, efficient and knowledgeable waiters and staff add to the great..."

Joburg Lawyer

"One of the best Italian restaurants In Cape Town from fantastic food to excellent service. This establishment definitely ticks all the..."

Helena

"It was an amazing experience. From the house bread to the fantastic selection of reasonably priced options to choose from. The atmosphere was serene..."

Zesterhuyzen

"I’ve eaten at this restaurant many times and it never disappoints. The food is incredible - always - and the service is impeccable. This is my go..."

Claire

"Il Leone never disappoints - love the cozy environment and intimate setting, extensive menu offering and creative healthy dish options. My favorite..."

Adam Hunter

"Been to Il Leone twice now (once for a business lunch and the other was a Sunday Afternoon lunch). Firstly, great location & decor; after Magica Roma..."

Akie Chhabra

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. Had dinner with my boyfriend here the other night and we really enjoyed it. The food was really..."

Nicole

"My partner and I always find ourselves heading you ll Leone when we’re looking for a quick bite to eat they prawn pasta is super yummy it’s light..."

Raeesah Ebrahim

"Un. Be. Lievable! We went with a large group and the staff handled it very well- they were amazing and attentive, the wine flowed and all..."

Amanda

"My favourite Italian restaurant! I especially enjoy the vegetarian pasta's. They are usually made up of a few simple ingredients but the flavours are..."

Anisha Pillay

"My husband and I walked almost 40 minutes to get to Don Armando, when we arrived. We were told the kitchen closed at 3pm (it was 2:59 pm) we were..."

Mshum221

"Delicious Italian menu and great service. We arrived without a reservation and got table promptly. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their pasta..."

Ditte

"“Sensational” doesn’t do it justice. This is by far the most consistent restaurant in Cape Town. Year on year we come to this restaurant and..."

Yael

"Great service and delicious food. Veal rack and Tortellini were superb but give the profiteroles a skip as they weren't amazing. Will definitely be..."

Douglas Allanson

"A very nice place to go for some local italian. Loved the setting and the location was very convenient to get to with an uber. Good selection if..."

Neil Smith

"Delicious food, amazing staff and lots of art. The homemade pasta was superb and it felt like we were in Italy. Our waiter was incredibly fast that..."

Rachel Lowick

"Place has a great atmosphere, especially enjoyed being seated between all the art that was also for sale. Had the Corona di Vitello for lunch, veal..."

Wessel Brand

"This place is quite pricey but the quality of food speaks for itself. The pastas are tasty, but my favorite is the Florentine Steak, they Cooked it..."

Terry

"I’m hurt – I have been living in Cape Town for eleventeen years and have only discovered this place 2 weeks ago! But never has the English..."

Thando Bangiso

"What a wonderful experience! We were celebrating our exam results at Il Leone and the experience was unforgettable! We were about 30 people, but we..."

Jomari Steyn

"Went to this place for a corporate lunch. There were probably 40 of us there. The other two tables got served relatively quick but unfortunately the..."

Amy Chen

"Il Leone. In Cape Town !!!A wonderful dinner was well spent at this restaurant!!A good busy atmosphere at this Italian restaurant..."

Prina

"Amazing Italian food in a lovely setting. I always go for the penne gamberetti and it's honestly one of the best pastas I've had. The place is also..."

Uressa Chetty

"This is definitely one of the best meals that I have ever had! I had the mixed seafood zucchini pasta which is the best zucchini pasta I've ever..."

Healthy Heart

"Food prepared with passion just as the Italians would do it. Book in advance. Outrageously good pasta,fabulous creme caramel the taste will be like a..."

Casheconomy

"I was expecting more from Il Leone but I think I need to come back again when they are not as busy. We had quite a late booking in the evening and..."

Zulfah Albertyn

"What a lovely candlelit setting and fantastic food. On my visit I had a salad to start which included Buffalo mozzarella, basil and avocado which was..."

Jenna Rodd

"The food was good but was spoiled by the fact that one meal did not arrive until everyone else had just about finished. The waitress at some stage..."

Brian.kahn35

"Eaten here a few times, and their food is superb. The salads are fresh and lovely combos. The buratta is very rich, but heavenly. More a main than..."

Gabi

"What an amazing little restaurant! Only one big negative thing the blonde manger had to be the most non customer centric person ever she can't even..."

Chantel

"Outstanding as always. Lovely ambience and attentive staff. The ravioli is without doubt the best I have ever had. Will make a point of returning..."

DocUnited

"We had an excellent lunch mid week, on the very peaceful and cool balcony outside. My friend from Rome had the Tagliatelle Pescatore which he loved,..."

MattJBlack3

"Sick of seedy Sea Point dives, we find ourselves in Il Leone for a latish Sunday night supper. If I lived here, this would be my Sunday night go to..."

Jill Nudelman

"Came here for a lunch meeting as suggested by a client. The place was fairly quiet. The place has quite a cosy feel with lots of art pieces making up..."

Irfaan

"Great meal Very good vibe Good wine selection Away from tourist scrum..."

Graham Petzer

"This fantastic restaurant is a short walk from where I live and I could not be more spoilt. Great customer service always and don't get me started on..."

Ben Gillies

"Excellent restaurant - a family favourite for a special occasion. All dishes are great, particularly their famous prawn pasta which is lovely and..."

Jessica Stromin

"I'm so surprised that Il Leone hasn't come up in conversation more often. I went for a 21st birthday dinner and the restaurant choice could not have..."

Meera Naik

"Since getting back from Italy in July I have been skeptical about getting back on the pasta band wagon, I mean, the dishes in the land of pasta don't..."

Paula Einhorn

"Our first visit to Il Leone was an excellent dining experience. The ambiance was charming, light and airy with comfortable chairs and well set..."

Gavin Foley

"Fantastic experience. Went there for my birthday with a couple of friends. Everyone found a dish they loved. Service was a little bellow par. But..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Simply sublime with service to match! My new Cape Town Favourite! We had the calamari to share. Followed by what has to be described as REAL Italian..."

Clinton Hawks

"Mamma che buono!! They had a special on tonight with Zucchine instead of pasta for your banting dieters which did justice to any "normal" Italian..."

Maria Elvira Mariola

"Went for supper at Il Leone, upon arrival we were greeted by the hostess and advised that we needed to wait because she needs to think how she wants..."

Melinda

"Had a lovely dinner tonight 💕 a cosy place that offers authentic Italian. We started off with some bruschetta which we all thoroughly enjoyed. For..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Had the ragu and broccolli pasta. Crepes for desert. Food was good and service attentive. Wine list does not offer many 'affordable' options...."

Ilse Van Der Merwe

"I had an excellent date night at Il Leone! We were greeted at the door with warmth and hospitality. Although I did not receive the exact food I..."

Mia Kruger

"Absolutely loved this place! White and sleek upmarket interior. While my family enjoyed their lunch, they relayed that mine was the best (the daily..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Loved the cosy, warm atmosphere. Service was great. A little disappointed with the food: calamari starter was supposed to be flash fried but turned..."

Shamen Raja

"Out of this world pasta, literally only place in Cape Town I go to for pasta. They are quite pricey though, but worth it. They also have a..."

Nicole Vrede

"Ill Leone in de Waterkant is an exquisite restaurant in a beautiful old building. Vibrant and warm ambience, friendly and professional manager. We, a..."

Wilna Bester

"A great little italian gem in the heart of Greenpoint.Pros: Amazing food Cons: Do not serve pizzaHowever, this gives you reason to..."

Nooru Harnekar

"Must be my favorite Italian restaurant ever. I always make sure to stop by whenever I visit Cape Town. The food is excellent. My only negative would..."

Nick

"Amazing little Italian spot! Had the most delicious dinner while on a work trip to Cape Town. Great service, despite being absolutely packed. We had..."

Megan K

"Easily outside of Italy one of the best Italian meals I've had in years.... Atmosphere upscale quaint sifistication ..,wine list not long but..."

OnTheMove

"Was extremely fortunate to be treated to an exceptional Easter lunch at il leone on Sunday. Having heard an abundance of positive things about the..."

BT

"Stylish restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The service was perfect and very professional. Regarding the food I didn't get disappointed at all. I..."

The Dude

"Quaint restaurant with a homely atmosphere. The service was commendable and the food - mamma mia!I would highly recommend the tagliatelle pescatore...."

Zainab

"Fantastic Thursday evening at one of the Atlantic Seaboard's favourite Italian restaurants. A cosy restaurant covered in wood decor and intriguing..."

Ryan Goodman

"We went to Il Leone for a weekday lunch recently, and I really enjoyed it. The food is great, and the service is on point. The menu has a wide..."

Popsi

"I love food, Italians love food, Italian food is love! This place is the real deal, from what little I know of Italian cuisine Il Leone leans towards..."

Glen Loxton

"Il Leone is an upmarket Italian restaurant in Green Point. The service is attentive and warm, the atmosphere is inviting and warm with candles and..."

Bronwills

"Went here for a 21st where we were given a very special private room upstairs. We had a set menu and some of the food included fillet with pepper..."

JonJon Clark

"Visited Il Leone last night and had the usual Maskovita pasta with penne. Usually have it with ravioli but both combinations are delicious. The..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I'm so ashamed that I had never heard of Il Leone before yesterday. They were awarded best everyday Italian eatery at the Eat Out Best Everyday..."

Natasha Silva

"Best pasta gambereti on the planet!!!!Fantastic service and setting, One of our top restuarants in Cape town we always leave full and..."

Fabio Spidalieri

"Great pasta- we shared three dishes- all pasta... Amatriciana, veal pasta and ravioli with arrabiata sauce. All pastas were great- service was..."

Susan Searle

"Visiting Cape Town from Johannesburg and was looking for good Italian. Excellent food and the service was also good. A real gem. Will be back for..."

Duncan Gilliland

"Officially my favorite restaurant in Cape Town. Best Italian dining experience I've had in South Africa. Everything was superb - from the service to..."

David Franciscus

"Very good Italian food. Upmarket and well priced. Service good, food good. If your looking for a romantic dinner, this is lovely. Thumbs..."

Irishman

"Ate there 2 nights in a row. On Both evenings we enjoyed outstanding meals. The signature prawn pasta dish was superb. The service was attentive and..."

Leslie Pieters

"Il Leone is one of my favourite go-to places for pasta in Cape Town. I've never had an average experience, I always leave feeling excited to go back...."

Leila Osato

"I have these food cravings and they must be met so I was happy to know that gnocchi was on their menu and even though the kitchen closed in 10..."

Claire Allen

"This is a fantastic cosy romantic spot for really great Italian food, the menu is well priced the management and staff are superb, I'll definitely be..."

Matt MowFunk Walker

"Great food. Always a quality meal and fantastic service. Thought the veal was a tad dry but the fillet steak I had was spot on! You are always..."

Simon Trisk

"I like II Leone. Their food is good. The service is good. They have a nice selection of wines. I'd recommend the prawn linguine. And the grilled..."

Bebz H

"One of my favourites in the Mother City. Good simple Italian - quality and service consistently good...porcini mushroom anything is a winner (when in..."

Lynda Cooper

"I went here a while back but clearly remember it. Possibly one of the most delicious (fancy) Italian restaurants in the City. Their prawn pasta is..."

Robert Peitzsch

"This place served me the absolute most delicious pasta I've ever had at a restaurant! There is something that feels special when you walk in, the..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"I really enjoyed our dinner at Il Leone. I heard great things about it and we weren't disappointed. You'll find Classic Italian food here, cooked..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"Smart and sensual. The four cheese gnocchi is mind-blowing and the bread is delicious. If you feel like a cozy, Italian, perhaps romantic meal out-..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. The staff are always on the ball. The food is superb and they now serve zucchini pasta which is..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Their prawn linguini is the absolute best in the whole of Cape Town. This is one of De Waterkant's best best restaurants. Highly recommended! Their..."

Zak Schabort

"Polite and efficient service. Comprehensive selection for all courses as well as a few specials on offer. Great wine selection too. The food is well..."

Angela Weickl

"Always a pleasure to dine at Il Leone. Beautiful dining experience with very good solid flavour in their dishes in a warm atmosphere. Good wine..."

Dirk Uys

"An elegant and delicious restaurant, and the staff are amazing 👏 We came two times The first time, it was busy, and the leader advised us to the..."

noody mm

"An amazing restaurant with great dishes and very kind service. Highly recommended for a perfect Italian meal..."

גרי בר דב

"Great service and atmosphere with good selection of Italian food (seafood tagliatelle is a must) and South African wine. Better to book for lunch, as..."

Justyna Swiatkowska

"An absolutely beautiful place to dine when in Cape Town.. The service was excellent as..."

Tracy Daniel

"Overall experience is great. The only disappoint part was steak, don’t ever eat steak here, it is too salty. I don’t think they will replace u a..."

kui liu

"Terrific white tablecloth experience. We were able to snag a last-second reservation thanks to a cancelation and are so grateful we did. Caprese was..."

Matt Wald

"Amazing! The ambiance and setting of the restaurant is a cozy, upscape space with a sprinkle of art gallery but in your dining room sort of a feel...."

John Dlabal

"Would definitely recommend this place if you enjoy Italian food - the food, service and general restaurant atmosphere are all great. There are one..."

Sean

"Fantastic, the food is absolutely phenomenal. I had the tortellini, oh my word the cream sauce was amazing and complimented the tortellini so so..."

Pierre Steyn

"Well it depends what you are looking for? Are you looking for a perfect ambience? Are you looking for the best Italian food in Cape Town? Are you..."

David Yach

"Amazing food and service is the best we had in a long time. The waiter Josh was perfect, he helped us to choose dishes and he was really..."

Shahar Gabay

"Have never had the pleasure to visit them myself but I have been booking and taking many international groups here for the past 5, 6 years at least..."

Jean-Noël O'Connor

"Celebrated my 76th birthday with friends Staff , service , food as consistent as always Thank you Il Leone for making the celebration so very..."

Lorna Knightley

"A lovely find. Oodles of atmosphere and clearly loved by local CT residents. The food was very good without much finesse and the friendly service was..."

John Sterling

"I had one of the best steaks at this restaurant. The pasta was also great. Its close to the V&A Waterfront. The restaurant is spacious, decorated..."

Megan Rosen

"Went here for my birthday dinner. Service excellent. I had the ceviche to start which was sublime. My partner had the the bean and pasta soup. She..."

Cathy Milner

"It remains to be one of the better dining experiences you can have in Cape Town. Consistently delivering high quality at a reasonable price. The..."

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