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Magnifico

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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...."

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"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..."

Debbie Visser

Ferrymans Irish Tavern

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"Very lively on Saturday night. We went for a few beers and food with friends but the prices of the beers aren't on the menu. But I suppose if you're..."

Aidan Samuels

"What an awesome vibe!!! The food was typical pub food but portion size is good and very tasty. The live band was awesome. Very reasonably priced and..."

Morgan Gaffney

"With some of the best live entertainment, Ferryman's is a great place at the V&A and more afforable. It surely has it's inconsistencies regarding..."

Brendp51

"Visited Ferrymans just before leaving for JHB and was served by Vusi..now that young man knows Customer service...next time I'm in Cape Town we..."

Xolani Sxosh Cele

"Ferryman's is one of those versatile places with many faces. Inside it feels like a harbour pub in 18th century England. On the outside it's more..."

Johnny Jol

"Came for birthday drinks. Surprised with the cocktails, which were sweet but better than I expected. The music was fun... Sometimes they have African..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Like always great vibe. We popped by to have a beer and quick meal. Manager was present with good serivce in general. Food was not wow but not bad as..."

Sean Boertjie Pelser

"Love this place so much! Great to have a few drinks and have a bite to eat while listening to the live band after 8pm. Great vibe and very friendly..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Simple, good old fashioned pub menu and no frills at a not so simple location in the V&A Waterfront. Prices are at a slight premium for what you get..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Just a lekker kuier jol. This is not one of your posh lanie restaurants in the V&A but rather a pub and grub style restaurant that's always packed..."

Andre Breytenbach

"I came here to watch the Euro Final and I was impressed with the vibe. There was no place to seat if you wanted to watch the game. Fortunately I..."

Marcelo Dauane

"If you're looking for a pub with good grub, large drafts, live band (not necessarily accomplished, but they certainly always get the audience going),..."

Lindie White

"Definitely one of the best seafood platters I ever had! Nice vibe and great live entertainment! 🤘one of my favorite spots at the V&A..."

Ryno Van Eeden

"Great place to chill with mates, have a drink or 4. Love the vibe of this place. Been a couple of times. One they had live music and everyone got..."

Glen Hunt

"Stopped at this very popular tavern for after dinner drinks and some music. The atmosphere at this venue is always brilliant and makes you want to..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Stopped in at Ferryman's for what we had hoped would be a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The outside "beer garden" was busy but not "December..."

Kerryn Rehse

"Best fish & chips (& calamari) for value at Cape Town's famous V&A Waterfront! Fresh seafood and also offers seriously good burgers! Super full on..."

Bee

"I visited Ferrymans after a day at the waterfront to have a quick bite to eat before leaving. We ordered the Prego roll and rib basket -..."

Rachel

"Perfect for after work / shopping drinks. Ifnyoure a mojito fan you have to try their Pimms Mojito Jam Jar. It is absolutely delicious! If you're..."

Tegan Smith

"Generous portions, typical pub grub style food. Hake and calamari combo is a winner! Would go back for that for sure. Spent a festive afternoon and..."

Tanya Jarvis

"Best breakfast I had on my first trip to Cape Town! Salmon Egg balls were fresh you would swear they were still swimming up stream! And the regular..."

Will Ferreira

"It's always a good vibe and affordable. Service can be a bit slow because it's huge but the peri peri wings I ordered were good. There is..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"Pub grub styled food. Everything from burgers to mussels. The portions are of a decent size and filling. Well made and delicious. There is a large..."

Lauren Arendse

"Always a good time at Ferryman's. One of my favourite places at the Waterfront, and that platter for two will always have me coming back. Service is..."

Liezl

"You know you are in for a fun filled evening with a wide variety of yummy cocktails, live entertainment and a perfect meal at decent prices. We..."

Rene Keller

"Ferrymans is a great spot if you're looking for a vibe - they've got live music, ample outside seating, good food and lots of beer! Order a chicken..."

MelbourneLops

"Went there on my boyfriend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised. Good food, laid-back atmosphere and good service. The food portions and..."

Tamaryn

"A great restaurant choice for lunch or dinner! It's in the perfect location at the Waterfront, very accessible. Their steaks are fantastic and the..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"For the most sumptuous spicy wings, a wide selection of craft beer and a fantastic vibe, Ferryman's does not disappoint! The live music in the..."

Darion

"A perfect Ale house to have a couple of good crafted beer, the vibe is great and staff friendly, the food however is very little for that you pay...."

Johann Malherbe

"Such an underrated place! My friends and I decided to give it a try one Saturday night, it was the best decision we ever made. Awesome live..."

Anamika Karamchand

"I visited Ferrymans with the family when they were in town. We had a quick bite to eat while at the Waterfront and couldn't have been more happier..."

Zanel

"As far as pubs go this one is unique due to its setting and atmosphere. Great spot to grab an ice cold beer, live music, ribs and rugby! Ribs come..."

Ludi Cronje

"Decided after a tough week that a good beer at Ferrymans was going to be a exactly what was needed,I had the espetada,Brandon the rump and the ladies..."

Louis Davids

"Its been years since eating at Ferryman's ...so being in the mood for a vibey pub grub experience, we thought this the perfect eatery at the V and A...."

Leanne Davids

"We've eaten here on a number of occasions, and I thought it time to say just how great it was every time! We've had breakfast, rib baskets, fish..."

Helène Kleynhans

"My husband and I enjoyed lunch here on Heritage Day. We had never been before but always wanted to pop by and they have a live band and a nice vibe...."

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"I recently visited Ferryman's to take advantage of their 25th birthday specials, which include a variety of meals and drinks for R25. Fish and chips,..."

Jess Styles

"Great beer selection! Good service. They had a beautiful singer while we were there which, while lovely, was too loud - I couldn't talk to my friend...."

Chris Lazley

"This is a lovely restaurant if you want to listen to good live music - little ol’ school and have a couple of drinks.The food is pub..."

Tessa Catherine Donne Randall

"If you visit the V&A Waterfront, you have to visit the most popular and probably oldest restaurant, Ferrymans. Whether you coming from the beach, or..."

Piglet

"My first meal in Cape town. Pretty good. Saw the place first when walk to the waterfront and it looked pretty popular. So had our dinner out..."

Abhishek Kulkarni

"We visited Ferrymans on a Saturday evening , the mix of patrons was great fun, from European tourists to local Capetonains all very merry and dancing..."

VisZA

"One of the few places which has Guinness on tap. Their Nachos are excellent. I often spend a lazy afternoon here with Guinness and Nachos. They have..."

Rick Rohan

"What a lovely experience 😀 this place was packed over the weekend 😀. They have a live band area where artists can sing while you enjoy..."

Marisa Botes

"Nice pun with live music and in a safe area. The service is friendly and attentive..."

Simona Marinkova

"Only drinks took but they have very good variety and service with lovely place of..."

Santi Talo

"I had the shephards pie and it was my 1st time eating here. The wait was for a while but I understood the meals were freshly prepared. It was piping..."

Krishnee Naidoo

"Ferryman's in the V&A Waterfront is one of those places that is always good and has really passed the test of time. If you are looking for a fun day..."

Dewald Reinke

"A great bar with large outside seating area. Service is good and they have a nice IPA, Margaritas (5/10). Had a sharing platter which was nice but..."

Mark Rees

"Great pub for an evening of live music, sport and wide selection of drinks. Don't bother with the food though, lots of restaurants around for that...."

Rory Fitzhenry

"I ordered a chicken burger wish tastes really good but the chips wasn't done. I will say the onion rings is a good..."

Pragasen Pillay

"Great place to bring your wife if the relationship is dying and you have nothing to say to each other but need to show that you're still trying. The..."

Hendrik Pelser

"Great live music. Awesome atmosphere and vibe. It's really a fun Irish tavern/pub. Lots of drinks and shooters to choose from. Big drinks menu. Gets..."

Brandon Lorenzo

"Grilled Haks & Chips was excellent, great area to sit and people..."

Antoinette Schoeman

"Delicious and affordable food, cocktails and beers. Live music was definitely a vibe. Service in the other hand was very disappointing, waitress..."

Jazdean Bennetta

"Always love coming to Ferrymans! Live sports, live music, cold selection of beers on tap and good service. It has a wide variety of pub grub on offer..."

Gareth Hall

"The vibe is amazing. The food is lovely and the service is great. It's a great spot to..."

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