TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Hemelhuijs

86/100 (1454 ratings)

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French Toast

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"Best place for breakfast...lunch....coffee....food is art and flavours are incredible. Fantastic service and beautiful decor A must visit..."

Lori Thornhill

"The food is art and you can sit and eat the art. The decor is stunning and the staff knows their stuff. Love the..."

Peter Thornhill

"Had the most delicious breakfast. Not the first time . Very sophisticated. And great sercive. Well done to all staff and..."

Jomari Erasmus

"The best homely lunch place by far. The trout dish is..."

Godfrey Nkwane

"Amazing food with solid service. Interior second to none. I've been here a few times and it is now a very firm favourite. Highly recommend the veal..."

Rorisang Moseli

"I ate art. Great service from Robben. The flavors are unbelievably explosive. Great fusion ice..."

Frank Malaba

"Great food here. I'm writing this review about 8 months after I visited but I still remember being pleasantly surprised but the food. The food..."

Prevlin CR Seven Naidoo

"Had Bebotie Frikkedelle - was delish. Service is excellent and atmosphere is good. Definitely a restaurant for the cultivated foodie to tryout in..."

Christopher Dean Mills

"Favorite restaurant in Cape Town, Best food, best drinks, best..."

Kelly Withey Mara

"Sublime. Nothing else to say. Except to say I am grateful for the high standards and..."

Toby Orford

"Amazing, you must try the french toast!!!! Will definitely be..."

Ericka De Vries

"Excellent service, stylish, yet relaxed atmosphere and of course that food! Wonderful breakfast as always, popular favorites done well and with a..."

Nick Paul

"Lovely atmosphere. 5* Food and service. Parking a problem to find - R24 for 90mins; but we'll definitely be back for breakfast...."

Wendy van Deventer

"Absolutely enjoyable!!! Loved everything about it. Thank you for a great..."

Chrisoula Kavakos

"le macaron est tout simplement merveilleux, chapeaux..."

Alexander Ryan Brits

"Superb breakfast of poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and artichokes. Their Vietnamese coffee is an absolute must. Best potato rosti in Cape Town...."

Caroline

"What a stunning spot! I love this place so much because every time feels better than the last. It’s so difficult to choose favourites from their..."

Lesedi Ramonyane

"Hemelhuijs is a hidden gem in the CBD, amazing spot to have breakfast at.I opted for the French toast with salted caramel and banana , which was..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Nice location and interesting interiors. Staff were very friendly and informative. The oversized menus (they were huge) showcased a huge variety of..."

Said Kekhia

"I read about Hemelhuijs in Lonely Planet and I was very happy I came! I knew I was onto something special when I was presented with the menu, it's..."

Hangry In Dubai

"This was my first time at Hemelhuijs for breakfast and I was absolutely blown away! The decor is beautiful and creates a very calm and peaceful..."

Amy Kruger

"Undoubtedly one of the best breakfast spots in Cape Town! That's why it's got a 5-star rating from us! 🥇What can we say about..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"Really great brunch experience! Had the honey rooibos ice tea which was sweet and refreshing as well as the bacon, avo and egg on mosbolletjie bread...."

Kposselwhite

"Great vibe - outside is buzzing with colourful pedestrian traffic while inside seating offers a more serene environment. Understated elegance (incl..."

AJG

"Extremely interesting menu and amazing crockery. Excellent service. Food is clever, layered and delicious. Great choice for breakfast and lunch...."

Wikus Du Toit

"Hemelhuijs directly translated means ‘Heavenly House’ and aptly describes a visit to this establishment. A fantastic menu, including great..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"I had really pleasant experience at this restaurant. The food is beautifully and interestingly presented. Great attention to detail is paid..."

Danieljake

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, the staff were very friendly when interacting with us. I had a table outside to enjoy some of the good weather...."

Sihle Ck Mkhize

"Was pleasantly surprised by the warm atmosphere despite the cool black and grey aesthetic. Very modern, and the menu design is stunning. Food is..."

Didi Tsitsi

"Don't get confused, Hemelhuijs isn't actually in De Waterkant, rather on Waterkant Street in Town right by the Waterkant Bridge over..."

Asher Weinsein

"I've just been to lunch at Hemelhuijs and what an experience. The service is something you would expect to find in a Michelin star restaurant...."

Aletha Jeftha

"What a wonderful little secret café in the Cape Town CBD. I had the Vietnamese coffee, which was extremely tasty and I love the idea of drinking..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"I really enjoyed my brunch at Hemelhuijs! An interesting atmosphere for a cafe but I enjoyed it. Had delicious food and the waiters were great ! I..."

Emma Haines

"One of the very few cafés that serve cocktails for breakfast!!Really enjoyed the kumquats and citrus infused cocktail with just a hint of vodka..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Really great space with excellent service. Lots of attention to detail and the Vietnamese coffee was a winner! Breakfast (potato rosti,poached eggs,..."

Chengz

"A little piece of culinary heaven. Love this quaint, stylish and quirky spot in town. Expert breakfasts that will fill you for the day, beautiful,..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Had breakfast here a few days ago. The decor is calming and elegant. The interesting display on the wall of peppers from around the world goes well..."

Steven Edwards

"Had brunch here a few days ago and what a delightful experience it was. Excellent service and delicious ,well presented food. Will definitely return..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Righto As far as coffee shops go this place checks most boxes. There's an incredible level of attention to detail that has gone..."

Gerald Walus

"Good little restaurant with some odd dishes that are delicious. Had the burger - strangest burger I have us but fantastic. The juices were an odd..."

Stuninho

"Had lunch at Hemelhuijs for the first time last week. The service was really good and the food was absolutely delicious. I wanted the tuna carpaccio,..."

Caro Van Aardt

"This hidden gem in Dewaterkant was the best find today! The food was absolutely amazing! What stood out was the gourmet feel and the..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"We were in the mood for something different and we were not disappointed. The food was good and the service was on the ball. Spot to return to when..."

Andre Scheepers

"Finally got around to trying this gem out, and I will admit that it was well worth all of the hype. I had the winter mesclun with truffled..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"Finally came to Hemelhuijs after hearing so much about it! It's small and fancier than most breakfast places, but the vibe is great and the food even..."

Jessica Stromin

"Few restaurants come close to the consistency and true expression of simplicity in the food they make. Words don't do justice to a Hemelhuijs..."

Reza Salie

"Fantastic surprise and a hidden gem. The service was excellent. Came for breakfast and was intrigued by what was on offer. Not the traditional slap..."

Robert Fridjhon

"The rating says it all!! Healthy, tasty, vibey, service is very good and waiters friendly. I like the decor, lots to look at. If you in town and..."

Wayne De Nobrega

"What a pleasure to go here for a brunch. The menu is always tastefully designed. The soup is really mouthwatering during the cooler days in Cape..."

Christine Du Toit

"Not your ordinary breakfast venue! The venue is very well done and despite not catching the early morning rays it is still very pleasant👍🏻 The..."

Nic Hern

"Nice little corner restaurant with minimalist and soothing decor. However disappointingly the quality of food and service has gone down significantly..."

Dipäyän

"Love this spot! I really like the size of the Resturant as well as the earthy, simple decor. Not to mention, the food is very..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"I love this place I always stop at list few times over for lunch when in town ...The combination of fresh and healthy produce combine with..."

Fabrizio Capello

"Went for breakfast and ordered the Rosti. Was extremely good, poached eggs were perfectly cooked. It was filling but not too heavy. I would come..."

Emiko

"Wonderful little gem!Great service, fantastic food, amazing coffee. Loved the urban setting too. Even doggie friendly which always tickles my..."

Rochelle Harwin

"I had the most divine Friday afternoon lunch at Hemelhuijs! The waiter was attentive and really helpful and the food was amazing! I had the..."

Rachel

"Wow this is a secret place that should be shared! Absolutely delicious! The calamari (for a Jozi girl craving fresh seafood) definately had my taste..."

Samantha Hunter

"One of my favourite CBD lunch spots. Centrally located on the fanwalk, this popular (make sure you have a reservation) upmarket restaurant's eclectic..."

Ryan Goodman

"Really special little place. Had a lovely breakfast with the fam. Definitely going back! Great juices, decor and eggs benidict. Little bit of advice,..."

Helena

"Wonderful experience Every time! The food is delicious, a wonderful flavour twist on breakfast classics and a whole new world for mains. And the..."

Lvanmellek

"Surprised to have arrived to breakfast to be asked if we had a reservation. Having gobbled up a delicious artichoke eggs benny, two delicious..."

Mike Varney

"From the moment you step in the door, Hemelhuijs is perfection. The waiters are dressed to a tee, the menus looks like a page out of one of Heston..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"Amazing amazing and flavour burst food! Beautiful menu, beautiful decor! Service are so quick! More then enough food on a plate! Will definitely..."

Stephanie Louw

"I've been here twice for breakfast and this becoming a favorite Saturday brunch place. The service is warm and friendly from when you enter to when..."

Glen Hunt

"Hemelhuijs really lived up to its amazing reputation! The food was so delicious. To start I had the beetroot and pear salad, which was..."

Leila Osato

"Very classy restaurant in a great central city location on a pedestrian only street. Very welcoming. I popped in for a late lunch salad and had their..."

Anne Chappel

"Excellent food - best sago in the world! I like the ambience and decor. Good music and company. Service is also very good. I'll be back for the lunch..."

Vaughan Coulson

"We had lunch at this wonderful place - the menus are amazing and we spent a while just reading them...such a hard choice as everything looked and..."

Debbie Coulson

"We recently visited Hemelhuijs to try out their new winter menu and it was everything we expected it to be, and so much more. Situated in the heart..."

MelbourneLops

"I had my birthday lunch here and it was wonderful. The staff are so hospitable and the food is as usual- unbelievable. I had the peppered calamari..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"Pretty expensive but the food was delicious. I had the poached egg with potato rosti and cream freche. Was so amazing. James had the benedict which..."

Erin Coe

"So far this is the best eggs benedict in town since the river cafe has absolved it's responsibility to create the best breakfast the world has yet to..."

Kieran Pearce

"Easily one of my favorite lunch spots in Cape Town. What a place! We went on a cold rainy day, and were fighting against the wind as we walked..."

Leah Feiger

"This place exemplifies a certain kind of chic. One of the best all-around restaurant experiences I've had anywhere. Would eat here every day if I..."

Sean M. Kennedy

"Hemelhuijs is a lovely upmarket trendy restaurant in CBD. Love the ambiance of the place and the food is delicious. They serve a scrumptious french..."

Dirk Van Zijl

"Wow! Now this place has something special. Quirky arty decor, amazing fusion food with strange combinations that just work! I had the veal with..."

Adrian Kaplan

"One of my favourite spots to go, cosy indoor on a winter's day and lovely outside seating for a sunny summers day. Stunning menu and great food!..."

Ilse Nel

"If there were a place to epitomise the glories of food, that will have to be a small bistro found on Waterkant Street in the bustling inner circles..."

Carla De Klerk

"I like going to places that have fun decor. There was an artwork made entirely out of toast. So cool and chic, loved the food too. If you want to go..."

Adri

"This quaint restaurant is tucked away in the waterkant accessible only via a pedestrian street. The chic decor blends with the unique cutlery and..."

Ashleigh Fynn

"Highly recommended! Hemelhuijs is a small nook situated in a pedestrian street, making it's location rather unique. The food is well..."

Louise Van Wyk

"I think this has to be my top favourite restaurant in Cape Town. Not only is the food aesthetically pleasing in my plate each time I have eaten..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"I'm crazy about the interesting menu at Hemelhuijs. The coffee is great, egg breakfasts amazeballs and the sago porridge - oh em gee - is worth dying..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This is one of the best if not the best eatery's in town , satisfy absolutely all my senses . The consistency in creativity and service are..."

Dawid Kriel

"Great little place . Nice find . Really great atmosphere and decor. The food is amazing. Try the onion soup in the cold weather, amazing. Had the..."

Bradley Pieters

"Definitely above average for a breakfast experience... my best part is the decor & crockery, diffs to the norm. Dig these black mugs the coffee is..."

Michelle Flynn

"Wonderful spot for breakfast! The gorgeous interior changes through out the year but always manages to inspire and delight!The service is..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Just had a very late and very delicious breaki with my better half Hemelhuijs. They serve all day breakfast! Brilliant, fresh, simple food prepared..."

Daniel Buys

"This little gem in the city is the ideal spot for a quiet lunch with a dear friend. You must try one of the cocktails, unusual combinations yet well..."

Grant Shippey

"Absolutely rocked my little foodie world. From that delicious mosbolletjie bread to that mindblowing calamari it was a superb experience - I'll be..."

Rachel Myra

"What a breakfast and lunch spot. I keep returning because it never loses its touch. Scrambled eggs are amazing, creamy and light. Mossbolletjie toast..."

Ian Burrows

"What can I say other than I plan to be back! The coffee and breakfast were excellent. The black salt was a interesting touch. The restaurant also..."

Travis

"Such a beautiful restaurant. The chef is also an artist and changes up the look of the restaurant every few months as well as making his own..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"Absolutely love Hemelhuijs - it has unbelievably good food with flavours and ingredients seldom found anywhere else; good service and a location that..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"One of my favourite lunch restaurants in Cape Town. The food has fantastic flavour with interesting sauces. Their juices are also a..."

Nicole Vrede

"Wow, wow, wow! You can taste the love in the food! Amazing options, flavours and presentation. The pineapple combo juice was so refreshing too...."

Danielle Kruger

"It's a hidden gem... my 1st impression when I walked, was this is fancy as the tables are neatly set up with glasses, knives, fork and beautiful..."

Schanees Burgess

"Wonderful lunch spot. The food is amazing. It’s a small restaurant, so it gets really full during lunch hours and the waiting time is too long. But..."

Silvia Raninger

"My Birthday on Monday 16th October 2023 was our last day in beautiful Cape Town and we found this absolute gem of a place to have my Birthday..."

Gillian Stolworthy

"Quaint establishment with beautiful interiors. Hemelhuijs has some splendid menu options. The starter veg wrap is quite memorable as well as their..."

Melanie N-P

"Gorgeous little place tucked away in a side street in town. Small and cosy with friendly staff. Perfect for..."

heather williams

"This beautiful, quaint Cafe is a perfect gem of an eatery located in the city bowl on Waterkant Street. A true bistro in every sense of the word,..."

Gill A

"I tried their version of eggs benedict, deliciously laid on a soft brioche bun. Full of flavour. The interior is simple and cool, makes a very good..."

Marco Capo (Marco)

"A Cape town institution that still has an exceptional standard. We live the bruch menu and cocktails. Decor and service on point. They also have a..."

Eat like a local Cape Town

"The ambiance was warm and inviting, instantly making me feel at home. As I perused the menu, I couldn't help but notice the attention to detail that..."

Grey Stopforth

"Yummmmsss! This a must when in capetown. Want a delicious & organic food with a homemade style feel ? This is it! Wonderful staff, friendly and..."

RAM IMAGERY

"We were lucky enough to have Sunday brunch in this beautiful artistic place. You need to make a reservation before you go. The food is great. What..."

Kholoud Altalhi

"Out of this world... big surprise. Decor, menus, food, the personell: amazing. We had breakfast... what an experience. Very quiet and cozy place and..."

CADS

"Very kind personal, seems they rushing over but they was so friendly! The main thing is better to clear all ingredients in menu because Mesclun salad..."

Anisa White

"Great spot for la good lunch experience in Capetown, everything was so tasteful, we really enjoyed..."

Valery T

"A really smart place which manages an effortless blend of lovely food and smooth service in a wonderful ambiance. I would go back any time, if it..."

Ric VAN WEELDEN

"Wow - friends had been recommending this place for some time. I had a.combo of breakfast and lunch and it was fantastic. Vietnamese coffee was..."

Lisa Heilbronn

Cafe Paradiso

85/100 (3205 ratings)

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Fillet steak

Veal and Linguine Alfredo

Toasts

Fried Chicken Burger

Salad

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"I had my Birthday breakfast with a few important people in my life and Cafe Paradiso helpt make my day extra special the warm welcome on arrival to..."

Kerschia Jaftha

"Amazing view with delicious breakfast. My lil one was making cupcakes and gingerbread biscuits in the kitchen. What warm hearted place. Thanks to..."

Carey Bollaert

"On arrival I got greated with a warm welcome. The staff was amazing with impeccable service. The food is a from a different world, especially the rib..."

Tersius van Rhyn

"Fantastic venue, food and view. I felt for our Server as I think they were understaffed it being 2 Jan as he was running between many..."

Louise Wyldbore

"Amazing atmosphere. Good food. Excellent service. And......our little yorkie could also join us without any..."

Emille Reid

"If it weren’t for the fact I only ever order the same dish and so haven’t had a proper try of the menu, this place would be 5 stars for sure...."

Alicen Munn

"Cafe Paradiso, this is a great spot if you’re looking for a spot of lunch on a summer day, the food is always great, I almost always opt for the..."

Gabriel Hair

"really love this place! Always a nice ambience and their specials can be to die for. It is nice to sit outside and admire the trees and view but need..."

Samantha Dos Santos

"We go years back with Cafe Paradiso, from birthday dinners to Breakfasts, to friends' reunions to random lunches during a weekday...It's an..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso for breakfast and a light lunch. For breakfast I had the eggs benedict and lunch the salmon bagel. I really enjoyed both..."

Danika

"An amazing restaurant with the most beautiful outdoor garden setting. Came here for a friend’s birthday, we were seated outside in the garden which..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"Café Paradiso has, since the first time I dined there two years ago, remained a firm favourite – a fact that would appear to be true for many..."

Nicole VR

"Had a light breakfast- eggs Benedict on a croissant and avo on toast. I had asked for soft eggs but got hard instead sadly. There is nothing too wow..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Such a gem located on Kloof street! Have only ever gone for breakfast a few times and salmon eggs Benedict is a winner for those who love a good eggs..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"Myself, My mom and son went there yesterday morning for a delicious breakfast with an amazing view. My lil one was in the kitchen baking cupcakes and..."

Carey Bollaert

"Great food and our waitress, Precious, was just the best - an asset to the restaurant. Cafe Paradiso has a good, chilled vibe going on. Well executed..."

Under The Trees Garden Cafe

"Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere for dinner (not as many unruly kids running around as we'd feared). Service was friendly but appallingly slow...."

Katy Pea

"The food was delicious and expertly prepared. I tucked into the short rib which was fall of the bone tender. My wife had house made pumpkin ravioli..."

Jonathan Abrams

"Gosh this place is so lovely .the waitress eve was great .she entertained our kids and gave us such a nice time there .the food was really good...."

Ashleigh

"Good food and excellent service. I really liked the set up of the restaurant and the amount of dining space they have to offer. I enjoyed a halloumi..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Definitely a great place for a family dinner. Hubbles chose the spot for our eldest's birthday 🎉 celebration 🎉 She had some friends and..."

BronJC

"Had dinner at Cafe Paradiso and thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The steak was perfectly cooked and tender but the favorite dishes have to be the pastas...."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"The atmosphere is inviting and our particular night the manegerres was present and helpful. The waitrons knew the menu well and we were served..."

Jaryd Kay

"Update: returned for an early dinner. The place was super packed, but I was still accommodated without a reservation. I was seated in the courtyard..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Great to sit outdoors and enjoy the rays :) had the full herb chicken. Divine! I tried a friend's tuna dish which was equally as..."

D

"This place is great. We had pasta which was excellent all round. The service also very good. Nice view of the mountain if you get a seat outside..."

Stelios Chasou

"Good service and awesome vibe! I had the buffet which was such a good deal and the food was top quality and delicious! Can't wait to go back..."

Lucy McGhie

"I'd heard lots of good things about cafe paradiso over the past year and tonight I was spontaneously treated to a nice evening here. I was torn..."

Kposselwhite

"After seeing a picture on Instagram of the Eggs Benedict I decided to head off to Cafe Paradiso to check it out myself. Being part of the..."

Chris Rafael

"Always great to go here but our table wasnt ready when we arrived,half the chairs were broken or about to break, first coffee was cold and the food..."

Michele Koopmann

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best..."

Kavana Anand

"Had a family dinner here to celebrate my younger sisters birthday. Everyone was very pleased with their food. Our waiter was also great and extremely..."

Samantha

"Food is fantastic, the pastas and open sandwiches very well made. A great place for a leisurely lunch. Kids enjoyed the baking play in the..."

Tomloxn

"I visited paradiso a while ago I don't know why it's taken me this long to review it. Best pasta in town hands down! Inexpensive bottles of wine..."

Mosa Mashati

"Cafe Paradiso is one of my favourite spots in town. The food is amazing and the atmosphere cozy. The only thing short of a 5 star experience was our..."

Jason

"Cafe Paradiso is the perfect breakfast or brunch spot. The service is great, the food? Even better. I love their poached egg coupled up with a well..."

Mandisa Nduli

"Gorgeous spot and also great for birthday parties. The kids can make their own cookies, pizza or cupcakes. The staff is great with the children. We..."

Jessy Lipperts

"I can promise you won't be disappointed. Our waiter Nick is beyond amazing, took us through the menu and service is amazing. The food is..."

Theoca Voges

"Such a great date venue as it feels like an Italian villa and is lit by candlelight. I am obsessed with the chicken pesto pasta. Their cocktails and..."

Jenna Rodd

"An out of this world experience! I went there for my 40th birthday😊We could not have chosen a better place. All the waiters were so friendly and..."

Reza Marvasti

"So after struggling to make a reservation via landline (called about 4 times with no answer) we resorted to email and prayed someone would receive..."

Nicol Miller

"I found the staff to be quite obnoxious, and our waitress kept on wondering off while taking our orders. Granted it was to find things out, but she..."

Gabriel Stein

"The service and the food were lovely. I was so impressed by the staff as I arrived without a booking but they still made every effort to seat me and..."

Zandi Mgutshini

"Feeling a bit freaky and want a different experiment with excellent food? Check this place out! Mouth watering and scrumptious food...."

Scarlett

"A gem from the Madame Zingara group - absolutely beautiful location. Sit outside on a sunny day if you can. Their antipasti boards as well as their..."

Francesca Favero

"I absolutely love coming here. The food is of high quality, and the combinations on the plates go together so well! They have a..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Had a great lunch here. Our waiter was on the ball, giving us recommendations and working super fast despite multiple tables. Had the puttanesca..."

Bame Modungwa

"One of those gems that you have to visit in Cape Town upper Kloof street. The food is on point. They have cool activities for kids in the..."

Lyle Julius

"I had heard that Cafe Paradiso is a great spot to take the young ones to make their own cupcakes, cookies or pizzas. I took my little cousin there..."

Kyla Meyerson

"I came to this Cape Town gem, tucked away at the top of Kloof Street, for breakfast on a rainy Friday morning. Their classic omelette with..."

Danieljake

"Man! One of my regulars - fantastic setting, lovely vibe. Staff are always super efficient and friendly. Their wines are reasonably priced and they..."

Pia Harris

"have recently been here for breakfasts, and quite enjoyed it. Beautiful setting and kiddie friendly. The dishes are well priced and breakfasts are..."

Chetna Black

"I recommend this spot to any couple looking for a romantic spot in the city. The food is beyond yummy and the ambience is as romantic as it comes. If..."

Crystal Espin

"This place is a winner from the moment you step through the door. The atmosphere is as inviting as its staff. I wasn't entirely sure who our waiter..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Super chilled set-up, catering for all types. Had the delicious butternut and sweet potato gnocchi as mains and my partner had perfectly al dente..."

Janice Hudson-Windsor

"Delicious food! Fantastic wine. Excellent service. This is an old favourite that's been around for about 25 years. I remember coming here with my..."

Zani Bormann

"One of my all time favorites. Warm cosy dining environment- however summer on the lawn under the trees is my all time favorite. Their menu much like..."

TerryCPT

"Went for a late breakfast and decided on their classic omelette. Friendly staff and beautiful setting outside with a breathtaking view of the..."

Shinéad

"Delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting. Lovely al fresco dining and kiddie friendly! The hosts went all out to accommodate a very..."

Zeenat Patel

"5th in line today....Madame Zingara in tour....Gorgeous setting in Kloof street. Lovely atmosphere.....good service....quality..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"One can never go wrong with Madam Zingara. Arrived without a booking and received a warm welcome and a great seating. Food was amazing. Had the..."

Tiffany Heeger

"For ages I've been longing to go to this legendary restaurant on Kloof street. It seemed almost magical - tucked between trees, with an almost..."

The Foodie Corner

"Risotto doesnt count as refined carbs on Tuesdays. This was a taste experience beyond the ordinary. Ambience is good. Service is..."

Wynand Rabé

"Perfecto.... if you are looking for romantic, to experience a food with flavour and to feel like you are overseas... please goooo!!! I fell..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"I can honestly say that Cafe Paradiso served me the best gnocchi I've ever had. The leafy and country-like setting transports one to a garden..."

Marcia Relling

"Cafe paradiso is great place to eat that consistently serves good food. Been there several times and never disappointed. Kids get to make..."

Jonathan

"Such a beautiful setting! Was my first time ever at Cafe paradiso. Took quite a while for the cocktails to arrive we got them after the food arrived..."

Kelsey Brown

"Awesome spot for a relaxing Sunday lunch. Had sweet potato & butternut gnocchi with quattro formaggio, boyfriend had burger with grilled coppa -..."

Leigh Pieterse

"Superb setting one of the only open air dining places with views of table mountain Super starters great food very friendly waitersBest..."

George Du Toit

"The staff here is always friendly and quick and immaculately cheek-boned, and I am only ever here when I am hungover and dying and a puddling wreck..."

Ben Rhys

"A few weeks back we sought out a beautiful place to have a good solid breakfast with friends from across the waters. Cafe paradiso it was and even..."

Jade Nichole Johnson

"Superb, amazing and delicious. As vegetarians my wife I had enough choice and were blown away by each dish. The gnocchi dish is a must - it is truly..."

Dhrupal Amin

"Fantastic Sunday breakfast at this eclectic Gardens favourite, situated in a converted heritage house with a stone covered courtyard. Creative dishes..."

Ryan Goodman

"Such a great place for breakfast with a view! One of the few places on Kloof str with a view of the mountain. Don't forget to book a table - they are..."

Gillian

"This place never fails me, to date I have been there about 4 times if memory serves, and have not received bad service at all, cafe paradiso is..."

Chad Rutter

"Excellent food stop option and is a treat for the kids as well! They get to bake cup cakes or make their own pizza's. The chicken burger was..."

Mark Van Den Berg

"We sat outside at Paradiso and it was really lovely! We had both the veg and meat antipasti platters which were really really great. The waiter was..."

Claudia Penny

"Busy time of year in Cape Town and even though we hadn't booked (lunchtime on a Tuesday!) we were still seated - outside where we requested. Not 10..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"Popped in for a later brekkie, served until 12. I had the eggs Benedict with salmon, absolutely delicious. Aragon had the Farmhouse brekkie with..."

Mayola Van Dyk

"Simply stunning dishes served in such a beautiful setting. My only gripe was that the seating arrangement can be squashed if you have a big crowd -..."

Darshik Garach

"Lovely classic eatery with a solid history behind it. Visited for dinner and we ordered the seafood risotto, gnocchi for mains and fried squid for..."

FG

"I have been to Cafe Paradiso a number of times over the years, and especially during the time that we took my young son to the restaurant. It..."

James W

"Super fantastic food in a fabulous atmosphere. One of our fav. restaurants in Cape Town eben during load..."

Moritz Tellmann

"Awesome food, great service, and the pizza baking for the kids in the kitchen is such a simply yet fantastic way to keep the kids..."

Mathias Schuetz

"Had a lovely time at this beautiful restaurant. The weather was amazing so it made for the perfect outdoor dining, chilling and drinking experience...."

Nevin Thebus

"I try to go here every time when I visit Cape Town, which is about once every two years. Always delicious, always very professional staff, always an..."

Bert Roefs

"Eclectic and pleasant. Was a little bit of a heavy atmosphere for me. Some will love it, some not so much. Still worth a visit though. Definitely has..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Out of this world. If you have not been there then you have not eaten in Cape Town. Buttermilk chicken burger best so far I tasted. Service..."

Gaman chibba

"What an experience with Table mountain right by the entrance. This little gem is certainly one for the books. I can count on my one hand the amount..."

Dawie Greyling

"We went here for breakfast and ordered French toast with bacon and strawberries and omelet with mushrooms. I must say this is one of the best French..."

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