TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Magnifico

80/100 (816 ratings)

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"Decent cuppacino albeit slightly..."

AJ Nel

"the pasta was great. The servers (especially Ms. Langa) were very polite and even let us order a meal close to closing time. the manager, Ms. Spiri,..."

Ahmed M. Hashim

"My mom and I have frequented this spot for years and they're always consistent. Always great food and good service. Would highly recommend their Thai..."

Amber Davies

"Had beef lasagne and I've never had pasta that's so nicely cooked in a loooong time, our waiter was so friendly, definitely coming again end of this..."

Sine Metu

"I was not expecting much from this place after reading the reviews on Zomato HOWEVER I must admit I was really impressed with this establishment 😱..."

Nadhiya

"Fantastic chicken livers with a Greek salad... The cafe latte is a good blend to complete a really good dinner... The staff are polite and friendly..."

Shane Nefdt

"I love magnifico from food to service. Normally go with something breakfasty and sit "outside" under the wooden creation they've built in the..."

Yajna Gold

"I was drawn to this place after spotting the lovely cakes/pastries and ice-creams on offer. We decided to treat ourselves to (gelato) ice-creams..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Sundays are meant to end with cake and coffee. First time ever at Magnifico and it was just below average. My chocolate cake was dry at the bottom..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Running around doing errands this morning so mall food it is. Today I'm having breakfast at Magnifico which is quite a statement to be making before..."

Chris Rafael

"Good service, the staff are friendly and willing to help, even if you arrive 30minutes before they close. I had a ham and cheese sandwich, it was..."

Monette Bezuidenhout

"Hubby and I went for dinner there yesterday after shopping. Hubby had the Magnifico burger and he loved it. I had the fillet steak pasta, initially..."

Rufaro Mutsinze

"Stopped in for tea and cake after a busy morning of shopping. Service was good. The variety of cakes on display was amazing and the quality of the..."

Kim Knight

"Bistro SupremeThis quaint bistro in Canal Walk offers exactly what you need to rest your weary feet and have a break. Delicious, fresh..."

Foodierushni_za

"Late night shopping at Canal Walk tonight. I had the chicken noodle soup with ciabatta - tasty and wholesome soup - loved it. Hubby had the..."

Food Ninja

"Yummi cakes and coffee! Will have to pop in soon for something savoury with the addition of their delicious cocktails. Menu has a variety of choices..."

Lucinda Christians

"Great food, beautiful views, and friendly service. The prices are a bit above average, but worth it once you taste the food. I thoroughly enjoyed..."

Liesl Harvey

"My father jokes that if one day magnifico were to explode we might end up being victims too lol. It's our gathering spot everytime we go to canal..."

Laetitia Bamani

"I was in Canal Walk one Monday night craving waffles and when I walked past this Gelato counter, I mean who can resist?! I ordered a..."

Zakiyah

"One of our fave restaurants when we make a trip to Canal Walk by a long shot and the best place to people watch while grabbing some..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Popped in for a quick bite today. Being a student from the Kalahari, I found the prices to be a bit steep. I had a plate of chips and a..."

Wilco Strydom

"Cafe Magnifico is situated in the centre of Canal Walk , Century City. It is very warm and friendly, nothing is too much trouble , no matter if..."

Hilary Klein Ginsberg

"This place has a great variety of dishes, definitely a crowd pleaser.Everything I've had so far has been fresh and tasty and their gellato..."

Sheryll

"Busy coffee shop right in the centre of canal walk. Had a quick cuppucino (of which they offer 5 different types) a freezachino and 1 scoop of..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Quite enjoyed both times I have been here, lunch and dinner . From great drinks and great food with friendly service, an amazing place to enjoy food..."

Ankia Scholtz

"I absolutely adore this place. We've received such great service everytime we've been. The flapjacks has my heart and is highly recommended. The..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"This place has been here for years. It's really close to the food court but not inside. I've had their cakes and Ice cream but they're not halal to..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"They stay open quite late so if you feel like something sweet after the movies, Manifico is a great place. Very friendly staff and the pancakes are..."

Marcus Christiansen

"I've been here numerous times and I love it! It's not fine dining but it's great comfort food with delicious options. The chicken pasta dish is my..."

Natalie21j

"The location of this restaurant is bit smack-bang centre so the pedestrian traffic can interrupt or distract one from enjoying a meal there. The Menu..."

Shainy

"One of my favorite places. Coffee is always great, the red velvet cake is amazing and the food is fresh and tasty. Special thanks to Sibusiso, ..."

Shafeeqah TheNinja Isaacs

"Is it possible to get the email address/contact details of Magnifico? I would like to ask some questions and give some feedback if..."

Liza Duckitt

"I have had occasion to visit this branch and the other branch in Willowbridge mall over the years. I have rarely been disappointed food wise. A few..."

Phillip Singer

"Never been a fan of their location. So I've always skipped the typical squeezed in mall cafe. But honestly, it was a tasty meal. Can't say I see..."

Anja Immelman

"I had such a great breakfast here trying out their banting menu! Their homemade seed bread is delicious and super good for you! This is a perfect..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Ive always walked past this restaurant and been put off by the location of the tables between two escalators. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed..."

Charné

"Popped in for a quick lunch bite before shopping. Service was polite, prompt, attentive probably the best we have had in Cape Town for a while...."

Scott Tait

"Nothing like a massive healthy, long-lasting breakfast! Portions were very generous but in line with the prices.. I found it a bit on the expensive..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Always a favourite of mine when shopping at canal walk! There food is consistent and they offer some delicious desserts! I would definitely recommend..."

Sarita Kerber

"A perfect stop for a quick lunch if you're shopping at Century City, having a quick catch up with friends or grabbing a lunch with a coworker...."

The Foodie Corner

"Love this place! I usually have the chicken mayo tranmazini and I've also had the Pasta Alfredo which was delicious! Today we had cinnamon and sugar..."

Emma Bowen

"I was afforded the great opportunity to test out the new Banting menu at Cafe Magnifico at yet another foodie meet up, and trust me , Banting never..."

Claire Muthukarapan

"A wonderful little spot in the middle of canal walk! A nice place to stop during your shopping trip! They have a large variety of choice!!I..."

Sophie Mamet

"A fantastic little spot with a large menu. The fresh squeezed juices are delicious and they make some interesting mixes that arrive layered in the..."

Ryan Mulders

"Magnifico is an awesome little spot tucked away under some stairs in Canal Walk, and might seem easy to miss but is well worth a visit! The service..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"If you are looking for an awesome banting breakfast - this is the place to go! The free-range sausage, mushroom and egg breaky is an absolute winner..."

Lael Jay Parkins

"Man, I may have found my new mid-shopping-spree pitstop at Canal Walk. We had a delicious breakfast at Magnifico this morning, and it was served by..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This wasn't the first time that I've had coffee at this place but it was the first time I've eaten here and it gives me joy to say their food is as..."

Garth

"The food is of top quality, with very good service. Great selection of various meals on the menu. The waiting time was quick and nice value for..."

Coenie

"We had the Magnifico Breakfast here this morning. Excellent food... really really good bacon. Eggs to perfection and tasty home made burger..."

Deborah

"Amazing...I had the hog dog with bacon and cheese. Really tasty. Friendly service. Just dont like the fact its right next to the escalators. People..."

Thuvesh Naidoo

"Went for a bit of team breakfast and this was the best place to pick. We hadn't made a booking but they accommodated us easily. We had an array of..."

Glen Hunt

"Baked chessecake lovers look no further for the perfect one! Cafe Magnifico has had my vote for 5 years going on strong. I have eaten so much baked..."

Simone Hasselbach

"The eggs benedict with bacon, caramelized onions and mushrooms is absolutely amazing! Food comes out quickly and our waitress always had a smile on..."

Rebecca Hartle

"Always enjoy the fare at this family restaurant. A firm favourite of ours. Great service even at peak service times. Delicious food. Good value for..."

Rene Keller

"As I live near Canal Walk, I have had the opportunity to visit this restaurant on many occasions, and to be perfectly honest, it's many because I..."

Jane Price

"It is wonderful place to take friends..."

Christo Geyser

"My friends and I have "Breakfast Club" meetings at least every fortnight and this is our favourite hangout by miles. Their extensive menu is..."

Lauren Shea Patterson

"I love stopping here to refuel after a busy morning of shopping at canal walk. Even when it's really busy the service is good. I love the toasted..."

Jess Styles

"Awesome place that is called Magnifico!!!! Never dissappointed with great food, awesome coffee with friendly and efficient service!!!! And.......they..."

Petrus Bekker

"I feel like I need an entire week to rave about these guys! Without a doubt, my favourite breakfast-at-any-time restaurant in Cape Town. Amazingly..."

Dee Delekisa-Koko

"Service always great and the food!! Food is always on time, never cold and the waiters are always friendly.I will definitely recommend this..."

Wynand Botes

"At first I didn't consider eating here but all I really wanted was a milkshake to go. They offered to give me the salted butter caramel ice cream as..."

Laura Coulson

"I love Magnifico! From their food to their milkshakes to their Belgium waffles! Magnifico is a great place to go with your family or on a date. Their..."

Charné Banger

"This restaurant is my absolute favourite. I've never been disappointed in anything I've ordered there. After we had a complete disaster night on..."

Annaline Smith

"Great food! Fair prices and good service. The Pino Ice cream is a must..."

Maaaferraz

"Great place to eat. Management and staff are super friendly. Good and tasty food. Definitely worth a..."

Garry Howard-Browne

"This is a really great restaurant! Their menu has got a great variety and it is great value for money. I have eaten there on several occasions thus..."

Saint Jimmy

"Absolutely love this place. Amazing breakfast & brunch options, on the go or to chill and catch up with friends. I had an eggs benedict on a toasted..."

Cookie Monster

"Century Blvd, Century City. We only buy our ice cream at Magnifico only because the food they sell is not strictly halaal. The ice cream is amazing..."

Naz Alexander

"It was a very good experience, the staff is very friendly and the cappuccino is good. The cappuccino's stronger than some of the other coffee shops..."

Cheree Roelofse

"I had quite an impressive New York style cheesecake slice here. Please go try it. Great coffee as well. Its a very warm little coffee shop in the..."

Dan Moodley

"My favorite thing to do on weekends, after shopping up a storm, is parking my trolley and relaxing at the tables between the escalators. If, like me,..."

Nataneya Lala

"Located in the food court area of Canal Walk this bistro does not disappoint. Breakfast is served all day which is perfect for brunch. The food is..."

Gill A

"Have never not enjoyed a visit here. Last visit, food was good although burger could have been a bit bigger. Chips were delicious. Server was..."

Shaun Haskell

"Had a lovely early dinner with my parents; the beef burger was..."

Tarryn Josias

"Personnel are always excellent and kind. The food is always good. Smoke area. Gelato is top tier. Probably my favourite place for breakfast / brunch..."

Jonel Engelbrecht

"I can't begin to explain how amazing the food and drinks at this place are. The prices for the food are also quite reasonable. They also have a wide..."

Miss Khasu

"The Bistro offers customizable vegetarian menu, definitely recommend the breakfast wrap, don’t forget the warming and boosting Irish coffee,..."

tipsyrainy9

"Had a nice coffee and a really good bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. One of the better sandwiches I have had recently. Small downside is that there..."

Carl Thomas

"Cute and cozy coffee spot. Smoking allowed inside. There are also tables outside for non-smokers. My husband and I love this spot. We go regularly..."

Raheemah Hoosen

"The freshest orange juice I've had in a while! Plus, seeing staff members laugh and joke with one another creates a great environment. The tuna mayo..."

Amy-Leigh I

"No complaints, food is always good and their gelato stand is a must visit. Magnifico has been in Canal Walk since it opened in 2000. It's worthwhile..."

Kyle Gebers

"We generally dont eat here, we stop and have a drink while visiting the mall. Weirdly enough it doesn't have a traditional restaurant atmosphere but..."

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