TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Cape Town Central - Updated November 2024

Carmelita Dos Ramos

Kyle Nathan Groenewald

"This is honestly my favourite place to eat and drink! The frozen Gin and Tonic is AMAZING! The staff and manager are the coolest people, always..."

Amy Wardle

"Always a good time at Fat cactus. Nothing like a few frozen margarita jugs to get the night started. Their food is also amazing! The nachos and the..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"The risotto cheese balls and poppers are my favourite so is he nachos (or anything with melted cheese!), simply delicious! You have to try a ginger..."

Yajna Gold

"Awesome ambiance, great service and an extensive, imaginative menu makes every visit to Fat Cactus a treat. The special lunch menu was a welcome..."

Sunellevz

"Honestly, if I could change one thing about The Fat Cactus in Gardens, it would be to bring it to my front doorstep. I had the time of my life here...."

Ivi Malotana

"Went here for lunch and a bit of wifi. Had the starter cheesy nachos, which was a generous serving and filled the gap. The service was great and..."

@natsnotfazed

"BEST service yet from our waiter, Niel. (Would defiantly suggest asking for him to serve you next time you go). Thanks for making our experience at..."

Danielle Sara Eberlin

"Amazing food, everything on the menu tastes great, from fajitas to tortillas to their mountain of Nachos and have to try their Ice Berg Draught beer..."

Ricardo Teixeira

"Really great vibe and a huge variety of Mexican food on the menu. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Vegan cheese available for vegan..."

Sam Corcoran

"Atmosphere is great , would recommend fans or a cooling system for the outside section as it gets extremely hot. The service is fast and friendly...."

Octavia Venables

"The Fat Cactus is an unassuming spot with no frills or fanciness, and its claim to fame is "Cape Town's best Tex Mex since 98'"!They have..."

Lauras World

"What a fabulous find on a Sunday in the city when everything else is closed! Gees, cold drinks and great service. I’m keen to be back...."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Easy dining. Fab atmosthphere . Brilliant decor and excellent service . A must to visit. Very well priced booze a bit on the heavy side..."

Andre Breytenbach

"This place is AMAZING!! The waiter and manager were both very friendly and came to come check on us frequently also they were easy to speak to. The..."

Camilynn Camz Conradie

"I was very impressed with the service here, specially since the restaurant was absolutely packed! The food was pretty good, and I highly..."

Andrea L

"The service was fantastic! Our waiter was friendly and entertaining. The margaritas and gingerbread tequila are good. The food was hit and miss..."

Jessica Zef

"I recently visited The Fat Cactus in Cape Town. I was first introduced to The Fat Cactus by my benedict and some of his friends who’d visited it..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"Had such an amazing time here with some friends. The waiter was super friendly and very quick with her service. I had the chicken salad and..."

SquatForPancakes

"I had an amazing dinner and drinks session with a few friends last night. The restaurant itself is very vibey and can get quite loud but..."

Laylah Fay

"The drinks here are brilliant. The iceberg comes highly recommended. The food is also tasty fresh and fast with a great kick. Hands down the best..."

Jaryd Kay

"Fun spot. Great for ambience, good basic Mexican food and a loud, crowds spot. Good service good food! Will go back any time except if I want a glass..."

Richard

"Great place to chill with friends for drinks. Nachos are amazing. Guy that looked like the manager seated us and was extremely friendly. Offered us..."

Nicole Andrews

"This is definitely the kind of place where you have to book a table in advance. It is loud and vibey, perfect for a fun dinner with a group of..."

Sara Lohmaier

"Went to Fat cactus with friends. They assured me that it would be a "Jol". As we entered we just saw a sea of people. The place was packed with young..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"Always a good bet for a quick bite and drink. Friendly and attentive staff, tasty food and overall chilled environment and way less pretentious than..."

Shnapple

"Went here for a friends birthday and it was a great vibe, authentic Mexican style restaurant with a noisy atmosphere and very full. We really enjoyed..."

Aidan Samuels

"Been coming here for a while and never failed to impress, great vibe great service. Highly recommend this place to anyone and easy choice for good..."

Loic Quentin

"This is a classic place to come for tasty Mexican food and even tastier margarita jugs! I always end up ordering my usual nachos, my weakness! But..."

Sarah Mcghie

"I love Mexican food. The Fat Cactus is the perfect relaxed place for super tasty Mexican enchiladas and fajitas and with a super chill vibe. Great..."

John Brand

"I love Fat Cactus so much so that I visited twice on a recent trip to Cape Town. Th food is unpretentious, flavourful, huge portions and decently..."

Sam

"Really good Mexican fair, big fan of the 1/2margarita 1/2 daiquiri jugs and big platter with multiple little nibbles. The portion size is generous..."

Chris Rafael

"The best Chili Poppers in Cape Town! Been frequenting this franchise since the original one opened in Mobray in 1996. Totally consistent- friendly..."

Susan Searle

"We finally gave The Fat Cactus a try and we were not disappointed!The atmosphere was great, a very relaxed vibe, and the food was to die for!..."

Lauren Angela Jeffrey

"Quality food and great drinks. Always a cool vibe 👌🏼Ordered margaritas and nachos and was impressed. Reasonably priced and always..."

CapeTownFoodie

"The chillies are hot and the fire burns....the cocktails were OK (it was happy hour) and the service fine too. I will go back, the only drawback was..."

Julian Meyer

"T'was the eve of love, Valentine's Day, and as expected, Fat Cactus delivered fall-in-love good food. The fact that they make their own..."

Jana Ferreira

"Absolutely delicious!!! Ahhh and such incredible nachos! Homemade, plus there's dairy free cheese available 😍😍 service was spot on, must give..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Vibrant, festive, fast service, friendly staff. Blue cheese and bacon nachos yeah that's right blue cheese and bacon. And of course the famous..."

Dayne Williams

"This is my second Fat Cactus experience but now at a different venue. They’re keeping the standard high! Again, the food was delicious - the best..."

FoodMissionary

"The perfect spot to meet up with good friends and enjoy delicious food and amazing drinks, is located right in the middle of Cape Town, with a buzz..."

TwoTastyTummies

"Just moved to Cape Town and decided to check out the Fat Cactus! Absolutely amazing! From the drinks to the food to the company definitely a ten out..."

Dayne

"We came for a late lunch yesterday and the outside area was buzzing with people ordering their happy hour margaritas. We sat inside which was quite..."

Akira Wing

"I think this restaurant speaks for itself.. Margherita jugs, a menu which makes choosing difficult, and a vibe like none other! As a creature of..."

Mandy Jones

"I usually always stick to the nachos and chilli poppers which are my favourites on the menu but this time I tried the chicken fajitas and my partner..."

Sai Maharaj

"Too many great things about the place. THE MOGARITA JUG is amazing & the so is the price! The food is just as amazing. I've probably been to the..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"We recently had a girls' night at The Fat Cactus and it was a great time.We had a few margaritas to start off with, I had the mango flavour..."

Chanel Pillay

"Not my favourite Fat Cactus, but it's still a great place for sundowners/post drinks if you're in the CBD/surrounds. Came here after first..."

Danieljake

"I have never really been in a Mexican vibe restaurant, but The Fat Cactus is definitely worth going to for Mexican food. Loved the menu! So many..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Awesome nachos! Lots of drink to choose from. Great atmosphere to hangout with friends. Parking a bit of an issue - Just park underground..."

Ben Kilian

"Today is Mexico's Independence Day, and in that spirit some colleagues and I came here last night for dinner. and I shared their Frida Frittas,..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Loved this place! The food was delicious and the service was good. My favourite part about today was those pulled pork tacos. They equalled happiness..."

Saltnsas

"Great food, great atmosphere. Service is friendly, but was slightly slow, though to be fair, we were there at a very busy time. Loved it overall...."

Owais Diyan

"Awesome social hub in gardens. The food is delicious, the staff are young and friendly. The atmosphere and vibe is on fleek and busy which is great...."

Leonardo Sforza

"Mexican is always a go-to cuisine when you feel like eating out and something spicy! I'm a fan of their frozen margaritas, esp since you can mix -..."

Megan Bellinger

"Definitely one of the best Mexican Eat Outs in Cape Town - Their Fajitas, Amazeballs, Popper and Ginger Bread Tequila are a must!!!! The staff are..."

Shainy

"Always a great choice for a relaxed night out with friends. Be assured you will not go home hungry and certainly will be satisfied if you enjoy..."

Mreviews

"Fat Cactus always makes for lots of fun and will definitely bring you relief when you need your Mexican fix. I love the frozen margarita jugs. They..."

Jonathan Holmes

"Always enjoy some fat cactus. Another place that requires a booking. It's a vibey Mexican spot that offers some really nice Mexican dishes. I've had..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Ahhh fat cactus, what can I say? Top quality joint. The food is so good - all of it. My favourite meal is the pulled pork hard shell tacos, but even..."

Nicole O'Neill

"Nachos at the fat cactus makes me so happy! Love the strawberry juice and the sliders. Much rather prefer this branch than the other. Service is..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Absolutely superb tacos! I had a craving and the steak tacos really hit the spot. They were delicious and filling and quite a large portion size. My..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Love this place, definitely one of those soul food places! So yummy, we had nachos and burritos and they are so yummy! Definitely have to visit them..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Had an excellent evening out with cousins 😄Obviously I had a moggy rita - all 3 flavours in 1 glass of deliciousness! For supper, I had..."

Liezl

"Love this little restaurant in Gardens. I used to live quite close by, so it's become a meeting spot of sorts . Big tip- phone ahead. It's miserable..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Awesome gingerbread tequila and margarita jugs!! The food is also very tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine. I was very impressed and also loved the..."

FoodieC

"Fat Cactus is probably my favourite Mexican Place in the city, haven't had a single negative experience here yet although I was a little disappointed..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"Friends and I needed to kill some time before an event today so we popped into Fat Cactus for a snack and some drinks. We shared Nachos, chilli..."

Nicol Miller

"Fat Cactus is without a doubt my favourite Mexican spot in Cape Town. You can’t visit this place without having fun – the food is amazing and the..."

Marcia Relling

"Good food but slow service and appalling noise levels from drunk patrons making it impossible to hold a conversation. The quality of the food was..."

Tally Leach

"The food here is amazing and I have not had a bad experience. One of my favourite things to have here is the frozen cocktail. So yummy, but dangerous..."

Nicola Barrett

"Fat Cactus is located down the roads of one of the busiest streets in CBD, Cape Town, but yet provides a serenity of its own away from the traffic..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Awesome vibe here with awesome Margherita jugs. I was disappointed with the chilli poppers that all my friends had previously recommended..."

Gabriel Stein

"10/10 on all aspects. This is hands down the only place I’d go for tacos and nachos, there’s sooo much flavour in these dishes and its extremely..."

Roseline Kolony

"Defnitley more for a much younger generation than me. Very noisy and very busy. Lager mafe very intresting with ice on top. Fibrant atmosphere. Very..."

**Es* Louw**

"It's a quite nice place for hearty food and drinks. A cool idea is their combination of beer and Margarita. The food we ordered was good but far..."

Robin G

"Always such a good time at Fat cactus. The frozen margarita Jugs are just the best. Food is ridiculously good (The chicken Burrito is my fave) and..."

Shauna Kelly

"Been going here for years. Amazing food and drinks. Current favourites are the fish tacos, gingerbread tequila, castle lite ice berg, and the..."

Daniella Viola

"Great restaurant with colourful interior, friendly staff, and fabulous food, and we had a lovely jug of Strawberry..."

NJ Allen

"First time visit. Great menu, reasonable pricing and super delish real deal Mexican food. Enjoyed every bite, full of fresh flavours. We were there..."

Marcelle Armstrong

"Great food and atmosphere. The mojito just had too much crushed ice, especially at R75 it should be more drink, less..."

Francisco Lakay

"The food is excellent and the frozen margarita jugs are THE BEST. It's also always full and vibey, even on a Monday night. Best to always book ahead..."

Niki Hodson

"It was my first time there, although it was fully booked we got a 2 seater table. The vibe is so fun!! I had the cow boy nachos & it was bomb af!!..."

Kija Nienaber

"Great vibe, interesting menu, not only your normal options. You have to try the Iceberg beers, it is very refreshing. Perfect for an outing with..."

Vicky Krapohl

"Seriously good Mexican food. Very impressed. The atmosphere and service here is great too. Highly..."

Rowan Beard

"Come for the lime margaritas and stay for the good food. Great service to top it off. Would definitely recommend booking a table if you are going in..."

Kate Henry

"Great food, excellent service. The place can get a little noisy, but I suppose it’s par for the course. Food portions are also pretty..."

Darryl Radcliffe

"We enjoyed the starter nachos (nice portion), the poppers and the amazeballs. Loved the food. Strawberry and lime jug was the best mix, the mango and..."

Carina du Plessis

"If you're old like me and you want to revisit your youth for a moment or two, here's where you go. It was so good to sit among young folks and absorb..."

Peter Du Preez

"Good atmosphere and great food. Would come back for their nachos and tacos. Friend was also impressed by their fried bar-one and ice..."

Lerato Sejake

Col'cacchio Foreshore

80/100 (2811 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good pizza and drinks. View from the balcony is great on a summer’s day. Good option for a break from..."

Dumba

"I love Col'Caccios!Their low carb pizzas are really delicious and this particular outlet gave me the option of choosing ANY toppings for my..."

Jana Ferreira

"Had a mozzarella with feta, avo and artichoke. Base was thin,crispy and light. They gave ample fresh cut avo. Very tasty and didn't give the usual..."

Russel Roth

"By far it’s the best pizza 🍕🍕😋😋 For all Italian food lovers, you will not be disappointed. I love the half & half pizza range. Variety..."

Kay

"By far the best pizzas! Love the moraturi pizza and the green genie pizza. Lots of options for banters, Really don't feel that guilty when eating..."

Eleanora Bresler

"Despite poor service or rather "slow" ... I love this col'cachios and my go to order is always the cauliflower crust margerita with a side salad! It..."

Yajna Gold

"Not half bad. Had lunch with a colleague and we both opted for pizza. She had the Strega with added avo and I opted for the Spicotta without the..."

Aletha Jeftha

"I enjoyed the “build your own” breakfast as it really tasted like a breakfast made at home! However- the price of 8 slivers of emmenthel cheese..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Had lunch here last week and it was amazing. We were the only people there at the time so the food literally came within 10 mins. It was fresh and..."

Nicole Andrews

"So I was looking for a halaal col'cacchio and this one is halaal friendly. Their pizza is really good and I love that you can choose different..."

Saabirah Hare

"Went for lunch here with my bestie, love love the fact that you can veganize a vegerarian pizza by replacing dairy cheese with vegan cheese. Thank..."

TarrynLee McCluskey

"Arriving late in the mother city, we popped by Col'Cacchios after 10pm, expecting to be turned away. What we got was a warm welcome and fantastic..."

Samantha Moodley

"As a vegan it's the one thing you miss, PIZZA. Thank you Col' Cacchio for creating a vegan pizza. Excellent taste, would give you 5 stars but it's..."

Clodagh Quinlan Gorman

"Great pizza and atmosphere. Staff extremely friendly, at least waitress who served us👍. Kids can draw on the tables and keep themselves..."

Palani.mark

"Went to Col' Cacchio yesterday, had a gorgeous meal, as per. I always get a margherita with added avo, feta, ham, red and green peppers, as..."

McKenzie Hector Forfar

"It's a pretty strange place for a restaurant, but I have found myself here a few times, so there must be something in it. The food has always been..."

Popsi

"Had a great lunch which we collected for our office today from the Cape Town branch. The pizzas were crisp and still warm, and the salads seemed to..."

Trevor Ritchie

"One of the original col'cacchio's in Cape Town and still one of the best with a great Vibe. Today I chose to go half and half with the nacho libre..."

Sarita Kerber

"Stopped for some pizza and I really enjoyed the vibe at this Col'Cacchio actually, it was way better than the one in the mall. The pizza was yummy..."

Leila Rossouw

"Not the best pizzas I've ever had, which is sad since they're so famous. Maybe it's the fact that it's a chain restaurant now??? The atmosphere in..."

Simira

"Cute little spot for this branch. Its on the foreshore and parking can be a hassle as lunchtime is super busy in the CBD. I love the diavolo, maestro..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Have been enjoying pizzas at this branch since it first opened as the very first branch years ago. I'm a regina fan and don't often deviate. I love..."

JotterJo

"The original outlet and by far my favourite. The restaurant is situated on the foreshore but affords you the benefit of being out of the hustle and..."

Iman Bawa

"Col Cacchios is a hidden little gem in the Foreshore. We regularly come here for dinner when we're in Cape Town. The central location to the V&A as..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Col' Cacchio has a awesome verity of pizzas, the taste in their pizza is the best and that's why I always go back for something different. It's not..."

Gerschel

"Col' Cacchio's has long been a favourite of mine - especially some specific branches. This is one of them. I have been coming here for years,..."

St John Grimbly

"This is the original col'cacchio. I'm not a fan of franchise eateries and don't generally frequent many but after a few people mentioned this store,..."

Allan Moita

"Who knew this pizza chain had such delicious food!? I'm very impressed by their salads (huge and very tasty!) and their pastas! Perfect casual date..."

Margot Johnson

"Loved the fact that the restaurant is walking distance from our hotel. If you can't or don't want to choose one pizza have half and half of two..."

Kylie

"I am becoming a regular at this eatery and with great reason. It never disappoints. Food always fresh. Well presented and delicious. On..."

Tramayne.monaghan.23

"Probably one of the best salads I had in a long time. Pizzas are great too! I prefer the foreshore branch to any of the others. Service was a little..."

Conrad Jonck

"Yum yum yum - love Col Cacchio! The 'healthy' pizza outlet never fails to impress. With their half/half, pizza with salad combo, banting options, and..."

Amy Bellinger

"I tend to only visit Col' Cacchio's when I'm in desperate need of a pizza that I know will be expensive, but delicious. I love Parma ham, so I always..."

Rachel

"Been around forever and has always been consistently delicious. Service is attentive and smiley. Fantastic pizzas, all ingredients are fresh and you..."

Lexi Ryman

"Friendly and quick service. I love their pastas. The one place where the meat is actually more than the pasta!Excelent wine on the menu..."

Riaan Anker

"Had a fantastic meal with the family last night , table for 10. Kids and adults were all satisfied. Pizza a perfect thin base and pasta made the..."

Gregory De Bruin

"This Col'Cacchio is by far my favourite, with a great ambience, especially inside by the fireplace, fantastically good in winter. The service here is..."

Megan Bellinger

"The pizzas are very good. The vegetarian pizza with the butternut, rocket, chilli and seed and honey praline was great and the spare rib pizza was..."

Devon Peters

Nobu

84/100 (4210 ratings)

Homemade Mochi Ice Cream

"n the first and only African outpost in his eponymous global empire, world-renowned master chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa infuses his innovative..."

Suraj Singh

"Went to Nobu on Friday Evening and the entire experience was spectacular. This is my second time and it has never disappointed. Firstly, if..."

Chante_sakura

"Amazing Asian cuisine .For Vegetarians, Veg Tacos and vegetable Sushi were the best.Nobu Cheesecake is a must try.Thankyou for the wonderful..."

Suravi Agarwal

"Lovely setting. Attentive service. Great variation of food. One cannot try everything at one sitting so have to come to back. Try the Japanese..."

Gerald B Lau

"I had the restaurant week dining with the stars menu at Nobu last night. It was awesome. We ordered the oysters as an addition, and oh my word!! It..."

Chantal Muller

"An extremely excellent dining service. My rating of the food was initially 4 out of 5 but the extra point comes from the service we had almost..."

Vuyo Renene

"Really good service, amazing food and amazing atmosphere.Definitely a place to return, just loved it.Everything was 5 stars, just..."

Taciana

"Fantastic service from beginning to end with impeccable staff. Food shines through with amazing Japanese flavour and exquisite tastes if yuzu and..."

Wikus Du Toit

"A quality dining experience! Good food, good wine and dessert to die for. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely love to go..."

Justine McEvoy

"Warning: this may be a very lengthy review. Booked dinner here as part of restaurant week; arrived slightly before the dinner seating and..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Overall the food was delicious, service was great. Our host for the evening was incredible, she was very informative and polite, making us laugh all..."

Chiara Crystal

"My fave restaurant in Cape Town. Love the depth of quality and Japanese flavors. Had such a wonderful time here and enjoyed the bento box with the..."

Sunira Kandielall

"Came here and tried out the omakase with some friends. The food wasn't as exceptional as I expected considering the price but one of my guests seemed..."

Nqobile Msibi

"This was probably the biggest treat ever! From the deep fried prawns to the sushi to the chocolate balls for dessert this was nothing short of..."

Yajna Gold

"As soon as you walk in you are pleasantly welcomed with a cheer from the staff. Everything is so well synchronised. As expected the waitress knew the..."

Nandi Dominique Mncwango

"I will concede I walked into the lobby of the Nobu with a preconceived notion of what it would belike. I was pleasantly surprised to find a..."

Mario Arendse

"Beautiful restaurant understated Japanese touches, set within the beautiful One&Only hotel. Service was exceptional & the food was delicious! Bit..."

Shaun Watson

"Wow, wow!!!! We had the most amazing experience at Nobu. Our waiter, made the night extra special, he made excellent recommendations! The prices are..."

Jordana Alves

"I've been there twice, the ambiance was amazing and great service. The food was incredible the first time, we had to go back. However the second time..."

Sameera Kaddoura

"Had my birthday dinner there yesterday along with my friends bday too. The place is just awesome, from the friendly hostess who called me during the..."

Patience

"Everything about it was just as it's been described. World class service from booking, to follow ups. I walked in and they knew who I was and..."

Leeray Baartman

"Definetly my favourite restaurant in Cape Town! We had the yellow tail with jalapeños, tacos, crispy rice, edamame beans, spinach salad, and my very..."

Samantha Taylor

"Seriously the best sushi I've ever had in my life! Very classy place and beautiful interior. Staff are obviously well trained as service was..."

Irina

"I have been planning on trying nobu for years now but somehow something always comes up. This year when the restaurant appeared on the list of..."

Iman Bawa

"One of the best finning experiences I've had in Cape Town! We went for restraunt week and had an amazing evening👍🏻 The tempura kingklip was a..."

Nic Hern

"What a beautiful first time experience. Food & Service was PHENOMENAL ! Honestly, one of the best dates I've had in a very long time...."

Nina Dos Santos

"Nobu - A modern twist to Asian fine dining ,From the booking to the service to the food and staff. The decor is stylish and smart , the food looks..."

Azrah Kadwa

"WOW WOW WOW..what an experience and I loved every bit of it from when we stepped in..what an amazing hostess and expert waiter..what an absolutely..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"Exceptional food and service at Nobu. The dishes are well presented and well thought -out. Service was really impeccable - nothing short of 5 stars...."

Chetna Black

"Lovely restaurant, good service when you do get it. The food exceptional. Ordered the Black Cod NYC style it was delicious. We also ordered the Beef..."

NommieNoms

"I have been to 3 different Nobu Resturant around the world. This is by far my least favorite. The ambiance is great, service is fantastic but the..."

Ahmed Bay

"Great food and lovely staff! A MUST for anyone looking for an exceptional night of fine dining! Will definitely recommend to anyone who loves &..."

Kayla Liversage

"Excellent food, excellent service, great ambienceVisited for my birthday and was treated to the Chef's and standard set menu without wine..."

Direshan Pillay

"I genuinely have no criticism. Incredible food, staff, cocktails and ambiance. The new style sashimi and either one of the tacos, both are amazing,..."

Morgan Lehy

"Wow. Amazing dinner, amazing service and ambience. I went with my lovely wife on the eve of my birthday and all I can say is phenomenal!We had..."

Jack Gorton

"Amazing food and dining experience. I can really say that my dinner at Nobu was special, the food the service...all exceptional.The..."

Nduvho Mukhavhuli

"On the food front, exceptional. Yellowtail with Jalapeño, new style salmon sashimi were wonderful starters and the spinach salad was worth the..."

Ravi Govender

"Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, famously known as Nobu, is a Japanese master chef, and his restaurant was our first ever experience at a Michelin-starred..."

TwoTastyTummies

"Nobu made my 30th birthday a gastronomical orgasm . The knowledge of the menu by waiters. The flow of the service. The styling of the service. The..."

Mcebisi

"Nobu is somewhere you go when you want to treat yourself. The food is excellent - the sushi is super fresh and the beef teriyaki was done to..."

Mikaela

"Nobu is one of those special places you should go out of your way to get to. Really had an amazing experience, our senses were stimulated across all..."

Richard Saunders

"Nobu is situated inside Sol Kertzner`s One and Only hotel as you enter the V&A waterfront. This is a top notch evening venue in my opinion at least..."

Andre Breytenbach

"The greeting alone puts you in the best Mood. They welcome you with a loud & traditional Japanese cheer, which echoes through the restaurant. It's..."

Era Ace

"The minute you walk into this Japanese haven, all the waiters welcome you by shouting a traditional greeting to make you feel special, which you hear..."

Lame [Lah-meeh]

"Cold night in Cape Town and decided to try Nobu for a change of pace. The restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and the staff very welcoming. The..."

Shilan Govender

"Great place for a really fancy dinner. Wonderful ambience and all round fabulous experience. I tried the sushi for starters and the kingklip ponzu as..."

Arshad Karim

"Had Nobu Room Service while staying at the One & Only Hotel, and was blown away by the service and quality. I'm not used to such a high standard for..."

Kevin Purves

"We were a party of six last night and it was a good experience overall but theres much to be said about the service. Drinks took forever to come and..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Lovely Lobster Tacos and Spicy Edamame with brilliant cocktails.Service was great and food was amazing in this great location.A must..."

Melishni Achary

"Nobu is one of the very few places in Cape Town that has a diverse range sushi, I'm talking sushi with scallop, sea urchin, eal and a few more. Took..."

Siege

"Finding a Nobu if there is one in every major city we visit is always on our list of restaurants to try out. The only one in South Africa is housed..."

Vivien Natasen

"You can't go wrong in Nobu. My favorite of course is Black cod miso which is amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious: tuna tataki with ponzu,..."

I_kalchev

"Been dying to go to Nobu and finally got a reservation. It's a must try to come when you in Cape Town. It is situated in the stunning One and Only..."

Andrea Herman

"For the price, you would expect exceptional food, but the fact is, its just above average. Most of their fish is on the SASSI orange or even..."

LuluFromJozi

"Since we were totally put off Reuben's after our disastrous experience at the Robertson Small Hotel, we decided to give Nobu a try. With a Japanese /..."

The Foodie Corner

"Restaurace primo v hotelu. Snidanove menu ustrice, vlastni pekarna, hromady orisku vsech druhu, cerstve oboce i dzusy. Uvedomely a vstricny personal...."

Nokianen

"So we have all heard about this for years and finally got to try it. The restaurant itself lives up to its name and reputation but it's good is a bit..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"Sophisticated and fancy is what you should expect at Nobu. Having been to the ones in the USA and Dubai which I loved I was very keen to try one in..."

Ulisha Moodley

"I was quite exited about going to Nobu for the first time. The staff really make you feel welcome and they were very helpful in deciding what to..."

Kirsty Donald

"A nice place to go for a "fancy" night out. The food was fresh and tasty. The servers were a bit pushy and somehow got us to try the chefs..."

Brooke

"Authentic Japanese flavors in an upmarket package. I ate at Nobu while at the One and Only, and was pleasantly surprised. I have eaten at many..."

Maverick Jae

"The pace is really the definition of modern contemporary Japanese cuisine. In fact the menu is unique for all Nobu outlets. The desserts are..."

Jameelb

"Another standard place to go when you feel like getting dressed up! Having been to multiple Nobu's around the world, I can safely say this is the..."

William Hillock

"Nobu at the One & Only Hotel is a posh Japanese restaurant that is part of a global chain. Nobu is a famous restaurant that has outlets all across..."

Roxanne Bamboat

"I have every Nobu book ever written so I was overly excited to finally get to try the dishes. We went with our best friends so the company was..."

Debbie Bergmann-harris

"The famous nobu in a fantastic new hotel 'one and only' in Cape Town. Tried the chef special 7 course dinner with wine pairing. It was total food..."

Dr Ashwani Mehta

"Nobu is incredible! Our waiter, Charlton, was divine and the food was some of the best I've eaten. I had two different cocktails and both were superb..."

Rachel

"I am a massive fan of Nobu! My first choice for sushi when in the mother city. I highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar and letting the sushi chef..."

Rbyv

"Great vibe, great service, great food. A little on the pricey side but the experience totally makes up for it. I will go back one day knowing my..."

Moshibudi Mphahlele

"The food and service we received were exceptional. Make sure you try the Desert Omakase, a selection of Nobu classics. Was an excellent end to an..."

Byron Tudhope

"Lovely location, waiters were on point, the food came to our table almost instantly & when it came the food was nothing short of amazing! A great..."

Victor Malaza

"Just as you would expect, this dining room is impressive- high ceilings, plush carpets and glamorous lighting. The menu is extensive, and covers all..."

Katy Rose

"I went to Nobu a few years ago when I was in CT ... and shared the 7 course meal with a friend (the cost of it being much too high) ... it was a..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"Awesome experience. Tasting menu omakasi is highly..."

Ritesh Bhattacharya

"We went to Nobu to celebrate our anniversary as a special treat. The whole experience was perfect. From begging to end, Sky, the waiter explain..."

María Soto Gomez

"The atmosphere is amazing. The ambiance is really nice. With views of the waterfront, the dining is amazing. A reservation is highly recommended to..."

Ranvir Sawak

"I made a reservation for a special dinner to celebrate my partner's birthday. The restaurant's main floor was absolutely stunning and classy. As..."

Gaya A

"We went on a Friday, there's live music from 5pm. It's worth going there before your reservation at Nobu to enjoy a drink at the bar, live music, and..."

Elle Cooper

"NOBU situated in the One&Only in Cape Town near the V&A Waterfront. Exceeding standards in service and taste. All guests are greetings are in..."

samishtha ramdhani

"The most decent sushi in town but still doesn’t really compare to any omakase experiences in Japan. We loved the sake and a few dishes were tasty...."

Daria Kirbai

"Was visiting Cape town on a trip with some friends in March. We went to Nobu for a friends birthday. The first table we got was small so I asked to..."

Anthony

"I always enjoy a japanese food and this place wasn’t disappointed me !!. The atmosphere of this place is very glam. The quality and taste of sushi..."

Nop' Tanbulpiruch

"One of the best dining experience so far. Not only the food was outstanding but the crew and the place was also amazing. High quality on all..."

Gábor Balázs

"Nobu is a culinary experience that everyone should try at least once! Authentic, fresh Japanese cuisine that is bursting with flavour, is presented..."

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