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Posticino

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"Packed on a Tuesday, which says a lot! Great atmosphere & amazing authentic Italian food!! I had the Wild mushroom & asparagus ravioli with a..."

Paul Ian Uren

"Great food, great ambiance and good service. To top it off - homemade chocolate cake on the house for my daughter's birthday. Will definitely see you..."

Helen Acriviadis

"Always the best pizzas plus my son left his Samsung S6 edge on an outside table with cards and IDs belonging to both him and his girlfriend plus 2..."

Elizabeth von Hollstein

"Best Authentic Italian food in CAPE TOWN. Brilliant service and very reasonable prices. I absolutely adore this..."

Elizabeth Craig

"I can never get enough of the food!! Great service and pleasant experience..."

Dirk Visser

"Friendly calm atmosphere, we all had pizza in different toppings and not one of us were disappointed.... highly..."

Sally Burger

"amazing food, very good and friendly service, must try pepperoni..."

Ravi Kumar

"Super groovy pasta and pizza! Super consistent, so it’s no surprise they’ve been around for years :) great vibe and friendly service, highly..."

Martene Esteves

"Mamma Mia! This restaurant could teach Italy how to make pizza! (I've been there)Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian something for..."

Jackie Tromp

"LOVE the food here, very good.The atmosphere is lacking for me, as it is not a spacious restaurant. However the one in Hout Bay doesn't lack..."

Nicholas_Jon_D

"Some great pizza, very tasty and the tiramisu is light, yet flavourful and not overly drenched in liqueur.The only partial down side was the..."

O-Mizu Satori

"What a lovely restaurant! My partner and I went there around 2 on a Sunday afternoon and I was surprised to find it wasn't full at all. We were..."

Jody Vd Heyde

"Authentic Italian!!! If you’re looking for a heartwarming experience then visit this lovely restaurant. We had focaccia (it was so good we only..."

Aishapaedia

"Sea Point people’s favorite!They have been there for ages! whenever I want to have pizza, I won’t think twice. It gets very very busy..."

GEONHEE KIM

"Best.Pasta.Ever.Wife and I had some amazing times and have gone down to Cape Town to visit; multiple times :)Wine menu is really..."

Wayne Strydom

"I am always super excited whenever I go to Posticino. Two blocks away from home and where my husband took me for our first date 3 years ago. The food..."

Lia CPT

"This cozy little restaurant has become our go to date night spot. We love everything about this place - the service is amazing and the food is..."

Sam Corcoran

"We had a lovely evening here, it was warm and cozy. The table we were given was a bit in the way and the floor boards moved whenever someone walked..."

Amy Wardle

"The food was exceptionally good as I was looking for authentic Italian. I only wish a little that I didn’t feel like I was out of place with the..."

Nihal Jhavary

"Most authentic Italian in Cape Town! Fantastic pizzas and a lovely quaint, homely setting! The owner is just the bomb dignity and the prices are most..."

Haydn Gouldie

"Posticino is one of the few restaurants located on Seapoints busy main road that I’d actually recommend without the fear of noise. There’s..."

Sumendra Chetty

" Best pizza since my childhood days and still going strong! The gluten free pizza matched with a salad makes a good healthy touch and the outdoor..."

Adam Hunter

"I just love postist! Delicious chicken parmesan, pizzas and ravioli. The salads are great to order as a side too and do not forget to have some..."

Yajna Gold

"Great service and even better pizza.We really enjoyed a quick Saturday lunch at this spot. It’s been there for a while and it’s good to know..."

Nooru Harnekar

"Old school. Great pizza. A regular take away option when we're driving through the hood and don't feel like cooking. Recommend you try it at least..."

Supervundu

"Love this place. Friendly staff, gorgeous meals and good value for money. Try the ravioli, it's delicious! By far one of the top Italian places in..."

Lisa Elizabeth

"I phoned and booked here for dinner for my boyfriends birthday. I pre ordered a starter platter and wine to be ready for when we arrive. We arrived..."

Daina Dainz Jackson

"We keep going back because it has never disappointed. Although we hadn't booked, the very cheerful, welcoming maitre 'd showed us to the bar..."

Liz Hartley

"Had a lovely meal here with some great tasting pizza! Nice relaxed atmosphere and great vibe. In the hussel and bussel of Seapoint Cape Town...."

Gerhardt Fourie

"We found this place on sea point during our travels to Capetown..Small, cosy, really helpful staff. Great pizza and some wonderful Al dente..."

Dr.jafferhuseinsura

"Last night was our first ever visit there.It is a real gem.The place was humming yet the staff coped very well.The food was..."

David Wolpert

"This is your perfect Italian family restaurant. I recommend the marinara linguini with an Aurora sauce any day. Their pizza is delicious..."

Carrie-Anne Lones

"Love this place, amazing food every time I've been, service is amazing & always friendly. Came for my birthday & enjoyed the evening at..."

Ross Findlay

"Some lovely pizza and at very reasonable rates. The service is quick and the owner is very courteous. They have pasta options as well. Do try...."

Ajinkya Kale

"Lovely family restaurant with a busy bustling atmosphere. The restaurant was completely full and the service was good and the gnocchi was delicious;..."

Rachel Lowick

"This is a great warm & cozy Italian restaurant to eat at during Winter. We were greeted by our waiter to be and seated soon after. It took a bit of..."

Jaryd Kay

"Delicious, flavourful, authentic Italian cuisine!😍 thoroughly enjoyed my dinner and service was very attentive too. I had the Gnocchi Aurora and..."

Aqeelah Hassim

"Authentic, thin base Italian pizza – the way it should be!I ordered the spinach and ricotta cannelloni which was absolutely delicious. So..."

Danieljake

"Definitely a must for pre-Two Oceans runners. Good for the carbo-loading as the pastas are fantastically tasty. Restaurant can be a bit hectic and..."

Anthony Strydom

"It's just the best. Busy, sure, but for a reason. It is real and comfortable. Pizzas are amazing . Great wine list. Great service. They know what..."

Alexis Schaffler

"Living in Sea Point means Postis is always a staple. I do understand people's frustration with the craziness that comes with peak season but I really..."

Kezia Swanepoel

"My staple diet when I visit Cape Town. It brings back so many memories. It was packed, full of seated and take away guests all laughing, and..."

Natalie Lazaris

"My husband took me to Posticino's on our first date. To be honest, I can't remember what I ate, but I do remember drinking too much wine and being so..."

Stephanie McCabe

"Love this little spot. It's not high-end mind you but I find that I get an enjoyable meal with a decent glass of wine without being ripped off. ..."

David McGlashan

"Posticino's isn't the most modern establishment in town, but it may be unrivaled in value for money. My dinner here was one of the most reasonable..."

Bryan Vally

"Posticinos has been around for quite some time now and it really is a consistently great place. Their pasta is good, but the ultimate pizza winner..."

Francesca Favero

"Three of us went for dinner Sunday evening on the spur of the moment. All three of us had tasty meals. I think I had the best meal out of all three..."

Graeme Bunce

"Bustling and vibrant restaurant with very good food. I had a fantastic veg pizza (olives, asparagus and mushrooms) whilst my boyfriend enjoyed a..."

Jager Sisters

"Went to postincino on Monday evening. Although the food was tasty, I wouldn't go so far to say that it's the best Italian food around - not as good..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Posticino's is a cute Italian restaurant with a cozy fire and friendly service. The pizza bases are crisp and the toppings are delicious. Posticino..."

Mikaela

"Still one of my favourite pizza restaurants in Cape Town. Their premises may have expanded over the years, and now they can also be found in hout bay..."

Ryan Goodman

"Very good food. I had a special request (ask for the veal masala chopped up in a pasta with sauce) and it was executed to perfection. Waiters are..."

Karl-Heinz Sittlinger

"Simple restaurant serving authentic Italian food. They also serve Amaretto which was great! My only complaint is the awful table I received, set in a..."

Sereshan Pillay

"Good food and great variety. Didn't know what to pick even.Friendly peopleNice quaint atmosphere Very nice choc cakeParking less..."

Heinrich Du Toit

"Posticino's has a relatively unsurprising reputation for being a restaurant that churns out delicious Italian cuisine at an affordable cost in the..."

St John Grimbly

"Such an amazing meal! A quaint setting tucked in the neighbourhood of Sea Point. I had the Gnocci, which we well cooked with a soft, beautiful..."

Conrad Asman

"Great, simple Italian food. Super atmosphere. Still the best pizza in Cape Town in my opinion! The veal also highly recommended. Love coming here..."

Lisa Van Vuuren

"Loved this place! The food was so delicious and the service was good@. My boyfriend had the 4 cheeses sauce and it was really well balanced and..."

Charné

"Very nice little spot with a lekker vibe. But the pizzas weren't the best I've ever had, missed seasoning but the prices are decent and it's a nice..."

Wez_Undercover

"Eaten here many times. Including for my birthday. They never fail with their recipe in service and great authentic Italian food. Perfect..."

Andrew MacGregor

"So happy we decided to come here. We all felt like some Italian food and after researching where to go we decided to try this place as the reviews..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Ahh, to be greeted by the smell pizza baking in a wood fire and a warm smile on a rainy Friday afternoon! Four of us had an early dinner and everyone..."

Lindie White

"I've been here a couple of times and absolutely love the homey feel and authentic Italian setting. There are a couple of fireplaces which make it..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I walked in to this cramped but homie restaurant with zero expectations as I've only heard of it once or twice; but since my girlfriend and I live a..."

Egor Arkhipov

"A wonderful italian restaurant that makes you feel like you are in Italy. We were a large group but service was great. The food however was more than..."

Jess Styles

"A true staple on the Atlantic Seaboard. Brilliantly consistent, Italian made and managed. Highly recommended. Great for take out, and dining on the..."

TerryCPT

"We often visit Ristorante Posticino as its a favourite amongst our friends. A lovely setting that is homely. Last night there was a big group of us..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Absolutely delicious. The seafood pizza was scrumptious. The perfect base. The pasta was just as tasty and out waitress was welcoming and pleasant...."

Shelley Van Der Ross

"Love love love crispy thin pizzas. Sea Point is so alive & vibey so it's great to sit outside this lovely little spot and watch the world go..."

JotterJo

"Needed to satisfy my craving for Italian so tried this restaurant out for the first time. Great food I had the Allo nor and it was delicious ,the..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"This iconic restaurant is very well know for its vibe as well as the food.Besides for waiting a while to be seated, it was really lovely...."

Alexa Scola

"We had a great meal here today. The pasta is delicious and our meals came quickly. The service is sporadic but not for lack of trying. There seem to..."

Michelle McCarter

"Ended up heading here with a group of Italians I work with and even they enjoyed the pizza here. Vast amount of choices and fantastic service...."

Glen Hunt

"If you like Italian food then this is the place to go! Delicious pizza and pasta! Service is brilliant with very friendly staff! Very homely and..."

Sharna Berelowitz

"Once you in the restaurant it feels a lot like being in Italy, nothing special from the streets. Seafood pasta was quite good. Service is a bit too..."

Stelios Chasou

"Decent food, good service. The food passing by us seemed far more interesting than anything we ordered so it's hard to rate the food but the boring..."

Neil Duly

"The food is amazing and so is the service. The pizzas are to die for and the location easy to find. The outdoor sitting is awesome if it's not windy..."

Preeti Saseendran Khurana

"This is just such an inviting restaurant with a homely atmosphere. Their service is so friendly with great management. Very reasonable prices for..."

Meera Naik

"We went here on a Sunday evening and were not disappointed. The pizza was yummy and also the pasta! Tje calamari salad was the best I had in a while..."

Pia

"Authentic Italian. Delicious, well paired toppings and flavours - variety of options. Lovely location for early summer evening dinner. Delightful..."

Lauren Arendse

"What a classic! Always a good experience, always good times. You can't go wrong on the pizza's but the real secret is in the pastas. If it's el..."

Jacolouisg

"This is such a vibey italian spot! Situated on a bustling seapoint mainroad - you only get good vibes from the masses of people frequenting here ...."

JonJon Clark

"My fave local where I can place my order and 20minutes later collect it Andy it's like home to home food, my fave is the arrabiata pasta where you..."

Soraya Arendse

"Yum yum yum. If you're looking to find some Italian spice to life - this is the place to go. Whether you're having a delicious cheesy pizza or the..."

Chloë

"This is great place to get away from the slightly busy city life and go get some pizza. It's quite close to Beach Road as well so you can definitely..."

Junior

"There is a lot to be said about this amazing restaurant but to keep the story short I will just say that they have the Best Pizza in Cape..."

Marcelo Dauane

"A lovely evening from the moment we were greeted at the door. Even though it was very busy my mother and I were accommodated and a table outside on..."

Ruda Herselman

"Pizza was incredible. Really light and this base with good toppings the resturant itself is a bit of a warren of rooms that seem quite..."

Malcolm Freeman

"We enjoyed a dinner there, the food was delicious and authentic. The service is fast and friendly, and attentive. Definitely recommend this..."

Simona Marinkova

"Went for a lovely surprise while in Sea Point. We received a loving welcome full of smiles on entry, and the vibe of the space was great. Delicious..."

Jia Tsai

"Amazing restaurant!! We enjoyed the food very much and the staff were super kind. We will definitely come back..."

גרי בר דב

"Had a wonderful experience for our first night in Sea Point Cape Town. 10/10 would..."

De Klerk Scholtz

"Had one of the most amazing pizzas here last night, lovely atmosphere and great service. I'd recommend this place for a date..."

Synjon Laubscher

"Great pizza, good service and a nice place to have a seat outside on a sunny..."

Keshvir “Kash” Tugh

"I ate here twice while in Cape Town with my husband. The pasta is delicious and tastes very authentic like..."

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"What an amazing experience. My wife and I had our first dinner with you and we loved it. Once they found out we had recently gotten married that were..."

Delia Biljon

"Nice little restaurant with an open air seating area. Friendly staff who know all the menu options. Food is great, I had pizza and red wine. Will..."

Anthony Burton

"If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, look no further. Every dish was delicious, full of flavor and just the right portion size. Very..."

Werner Rautenbach

"Very tasty amazing food The dinning area is tight The service is good Parking after 5 pm is free on the street Thank..."

Habiba A

"What an amazing gem, The staff was so friendly and helpful. Service was very quick, and our pizza was amazing. I can definitely recommend giving them..."

Veronica Bezuidenhout

"An epic gem of a place. Authentic Italian as it gets. Epic service. Cost and intimate, but humble vibes, with a very intimate personality. Lack of..."

Tyron Long

"Excellent choice for Italian! Service was good, but drinks were too long on the table empty! Otherwise a fabulous choice for a true Italian meal...."

K M Woodruff

"Friends of mine have always talked about this place and I can confirm, it lived up to the hype😀 Great Atmosphere, service and food! Well..."

Henrico Janse van Rensburg

"10/10🌟's! This is my 2nd home! Posti is my happy place! I am a creature of habit, so my Panna Pizza, Greek salad with a Focaccia or Mexican..."

Julia Chaplin

"It was amazing!!!! My first visit with family celebrating my granddaughter's birthday.The food! 5☆ The service5☆! Such a big variety of dishes to..."

Leonie Grobler

"Had a fantastic meal on a Saturday afternoon. The gnocchi in the basil pesto and arribiata sauces were really good, and the portions were generous...."

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