The best Restaurants in Cape Town Central ranking of February 2025

1407 restaurant menus in Cape Town Central, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Primal Kitchen
Primal Kitchen
98/100 (28 ratings)
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African
African
Lunch
Breakfast
African
Breakfast
Lunch
"I've been wanting to try Primal Kitchen for a while now and finally got to visit it after a long run on Women's Day. It serves the perfect variety of..."
Lucinda Viljoen
"I’ve been here for breakfast with my wife last week. Delicious food, great aesthetic vibe & good prices..."
F Mulla
"My favorite lunch spot at the moment, in fact I'm eating a strawberry muffins with a almond milk cuppachino right now! If you have specific dietary..."
Simone Clarke
"Love this place. Has been great everytime I come out. One of the best coffee shops and eateries in the city bowl and Cape Town in general. Great..."
jeannette safi
"Stumbled across the primal kitchen while on our way to another restaurant, for breakfast, and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed...."
Robert Miller
"Amazing city coffee shop and restaurant for light meals. Great service from the staff who remember you and what your favourite items..."
George Safi
"I'm not usually a person who is into health places but this was fantastic to be honest. It's a little bit expensive but the food quality more than..."
Mat Von BuloW
"Amazing restaurant covers all diets with fantastic food and very friendly helpful staff. Vegan, vegie and meat all in one place with creative..."
Nathan Hasson
"Great Juices and Smoothies, beautiful interior and friendly staff. Definitely becoming a regular at this..."
Conrad K
"Great staff,service and food..i had parmesan chicken with greens and cauli rice...."
Wilma koeppen
Pepe Nero
Pepe Nero
88/100 (28 ratings)
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Seafood
European
European
Sit down
European
"Wow what a great apartment,very friendly helpful owners,this apartment had everything you..."
steve mcnulty
"Really beautiful view hosts are so welcoming and would definitely recommend this place to go..."
Kesha Koopman
"Great and friendly service with an amazing view and the place is above par most..."
Jacqued Jacobs
"First class accommodation, location and view, one in a million..."
Mike Greenwood
"Loved it, recommended. Hosts so friendly, views amazing, lovely..."
Keith
"Beautiful place ....very neat and well..."
natasha petersen
"It's a wonderful place!..."
Sandy Rubin Huser
"Good..."
George Ricketts
"Lindo apartamento! Ótimo, completo e com uma linda..."
Gustavo Nery
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The Stratus Room
The Stratus Room
70/100 (28 ratings)
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Seafood
International
Contemporary
Contemporary
Seafood
International
Dinner
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International
Contemporary
Seafood
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Cheap Eats
"What I think of them wow from the start u come in the smell alone set the bar high I love ❤️ it . It's a upgrade and not just any upgrades it's a..."
Charles Sameuls
"The place is gorgeous totally loved all 3 restaurants. Love Sea Street and Gibli's food menu, can't wait for the fine dining restaurant's..."
Phindeka Pangeni
"We enjoyed our stay in room 1124 with a beautiful view of Table Mountain. Very good service and friendly staff. Thank you Desmond and..."
Louis Cook
"Good morning ❤ On behalf of Mr&Mrs Lategan I would like to THANK YOU for the most amazing Wedding experience we celebrated on 10 June 2017 we had..."
Donna Lategan
"Had an absolutely delicious breakfast with stunning views of Cape Town. Staff were very friendly and..."
Marnette Hopcroft
"Business suite is the best.....Will visit over and..."
Olufolakemi Adeniyi
"What a wonderful time we had. Place is nice and clean. Smells good and the staff is so friendly. Would love to come back again. The food was..."
Tk Malambe
"Fantastic place, great staff, amazing..."
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"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Staff made us feel very welcome and were always..."
Ryan Pigeon
"I had a great time over the long weekend at the hotel, the staff is so helpful and friendly, I'm definitely coming..."
Thabiso Paul Mollo
"Loved the hotel which had a lovely dining area and super bar with great ambience. Rooms were well appointed & comfy. Bit dodgy walking at night..."
Lawrence Smith
Kaprino's
Kaprino's
70/100 (28 ratings)
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Contemporary
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Prawns
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Contemporary
Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
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Rene Chatburn
Ambeans
Ambeans
95/100 (27 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
Café
"Great Coffee! The only coffee shop I know of that serve take away coffee from around 7 am, in the area and ready serve coffee with a smile to all..."
Tania
"Still my favourite coffee shop in Gardens Mall. Super friendly staff. They make you feel special and treat you like royalty. Love the beautiful..."
mel
"Have been around for at least 20 years in the Gardens Centre that I know of. The place the real locals go drink coffee. I always buy my Baletti and..."
Albertus Van Schalkwyk
"One of the best coffees you will have in town, fantastic red cupachino also available. You can also buy coffee accessories and coffee bags of..."
micheal wells
"Hidden little gem, all about coffee, decently priced french press plungers, percolators, aeropress, percolators, stovetops, grinders, mugs, cups,..."
Architekten Kreis
"Been coming here for years, it's just a pleasant ambience. It's a lovely spot, bought my first coffee machine here, lovely ladies will service you...."
Ari Kuit
"Ambeans was founded in 1955 and it shows. Their selection of coffees is impressive. The ambience also is great. We frequently visit here, always..."
DustLust Overland
"They are very friendly and have good coffee. They also make small meals. The toasted cheese and tomato is..."
Daniel du Plessis
"Really great variety of beans, I got the home blend for my plunger and will be back to try others..."
leah lamoure
"Best coffee, so much..."
Vanessa Maling
The Granger Bay Hotel School Restaurant
The Granger Bay Hotel School Restaurant
80/100 (107 ratings)
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International
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Sit down
International
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Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I took my 92 year old Mom to lunch there on a magnificent day last Sunday. We both loved the food, service, ambience and felt spoilt and..."
Sandra Vlok Bryant
The Thai Hut Co.
The Thai Hut Co.
70/100 (27 ratings)
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Sushi
Thai
Sushi
Thai
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
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Sushi
Thai
Chinese
Asian
Cash Only
Validated Parking
Seating
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Tried some sushi here recently and I was actually impressed they are able to produce good quality sushi in a confined space. The service is also..."
Iman Bawa
"I couldn't be happier that Woodies ran out of chicken today because it forced me to try out Thai Hut and I was not disappointed! I ordered the..."
Nabeelah Shaboodien
"During our visit to the V&A food market the wife decided to skip burgers and have some stir fry noodles with prawns. It arrived got and steamy and..."
Carl Thomas
"The best green curry in Cape..."
Neeren Govender
Persian Restaurant
Persian Restaurant
88/100 (26 ratings)
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Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Reservations
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After-hours
"Incredible homemade persian food, I brought a big group here and service was horrible but the food made up for it. I'm sure they have improved, those..."
Ovidiu Pacuraru
"Great food, great hospitality.Authentic Iraqi dishes like no other you have had from this area. The owners\staff are knowledgeable and passionate..."
David George (David)
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Sanl Almere
Misfits
83/100 (26 ratings)
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Sushi
African
Sushi
African
Red The Cafe
Red The Cafe
90/100 (25 ratings)
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Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Misfits By Ideas Cartel
Misfits By Ideas Cartel
80/100 (25 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Pizza
Diner
Seafood
African
Dinner
Lunch
Diner
Seafood
African
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Eighty-ate Squared
Eighty-ate Squared
77/100 (25 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Strawberry Cheesecake
Burger Mit Pommes
BBQ pork ribs
Chocolate Mousse
Chicken cordon blue
Bar
Pub
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Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
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Mid-range
Subway Buitengracht
Subway Buitengracht
78/100 (24 ratings)
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Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Merkava Coffee
Merkava Coffee
94/100 (23 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
Café
"Looks nice. Flat white was way too milky. It's kind of what you would expect from a coffee shop that offers coffee infused with "Caramel Flavor" or..."
milo muller
"My favourite coffee shop in town. Great coffee and unique style. Definitely go find this hidden gem and try it for..."
Lorenzo Prinsloo
"Really cozy atmosphere with great coffee. Lindsey and the rest of the staff are always so polite and..."
Lizzie McEwen
"Cape Town is most definitely one the most beautiful destinations and Merkava is one of the coolest Coffee joints,..."
AshleyJurius
"Excellent coffee for a very fair price, friendly staff on a cute pedestrian-only street in the..."
Alex Czarnecki
"Wide variety of drink options, also caters for those who need milk alternatives. A nice cozy corner in the frenzy that is..."
The Pirate_Chef
"Lovely coffee, but just a bit short of sandwiches to make it a perfect..."
Yang George
"Never have I not been welcomed in with friendly smiles and left with a fresh pastry and great coffee in..."
Francois Conradie
"Exceptional coffee and delicious croissants served. Friendly staff and love the vibe and shop..."
Roxann Pillay
"Great coffee, AMAZING staff, friendly atmosphere, and reliable..."
De Wet van Rensburg
"Still my favourite hot chocolate and coffee spot in the..."
Lea de Sousa
"Awesome matcha..."
Cheryn-ann Chew
"Solid vanilla iced..."
Alex Ringlein
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Kayla Lee Jacobs
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Anneline Coetsee
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basheer omardien
Field Office
Field Office
86/100 (23 ratings)
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Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Awesome place to work from, has got decent wifi, plenty of power outlets, awesome coffee (definitely top 10 in Cape Town) and a delicious selection..."
Ovidiu Pacuraru
"Awesome venue for quality food and excellent coffee. Also if you like to get out of the office and do some work or conduct a meeting. Dont even..."
Brandon Wilson
"The guys are always very sweet and smiling, coffee is good, interior is functional and well designed, there are power adaptors, internet is up and..."
Johan Lilholt Olsen
"Always enjoyable. Fantastic coffee and a great location to work (great music that is not too loud). The people behind the counter are very helpful..."
Andrew Fletcher Cole
"Like the name suggests this is a meeting place and work station for mobile workers. It's for lekker coffee too. For design junkies and bicycle fundis..."
Greg Andrews
"Great filter coffee @ R20 to start your day at..."
Almaroe Karg
"Awesome place to just chill. Excellent playlist for background..."
Wouter Kritzinger
"great..."
Barry Herbert
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James Rutherford
The Dish
The Dish
76/100 (23 ratings)
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Dinner
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Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Eziko Restaurant
82/100 (23 ratings)
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African
African
African
Simply India
Simply India
89/100 (21 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Asian
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Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Caffee Delight
Caffee Delight
86/100 (21 ratings)
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Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
Healthy
Breakfast
Lunch
"Mr Anthony Swartz has been in coffee since 1963 and he is a master at roasting and blending, using only the best Arabica from some 27+ countries. ..."
DustLust Overland
"If you’re looking for an understated, authentic coffee shop that is all about the enjoyment of the beverage, Anthony’s Golden Cup is it! It’s..."
nadia krige
"I have seldom experienced a better cup. So true, a gold cup every time. His roasting technique makes the difference. No fancy machines, just a..."
Fouche Rabie
"One of my favourite spots in the Mother City. Incredibly unassuming cafe run by the sweetest and kindest coffee connoisseur who has been roasting..."
Dudu Luthuli
"A true gem in Cape Town Central. Excellent old school coffee blends. Anthony himself a. Coffee expert. Great..."
Alexander Hart
"The original is often understated. They have moved across the road which affects opening times, but good quality coffee has not changed in 28..."
Benson The Dude Arendse
"Some people say that this is the best coffee in Cape Town. I say it's the best coffee in Africa.....the continent.....yeah it's that good. Don't miss..."
Bobby Watts
"Always a pleasure buying my beans from Anthony's and a wide selection to choose from at very affordable..."
ZTO Creatives
"Great coffee, good..."
Helene Swart
"A true..."
Martin Giger
Balena Blu
Balena Blu
80/100 (21 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
European
International
Mediterranean
Italian
Dinner
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Brunch
Drinks
Pesto
Eggplant Parmigiana
Polipo Alla Griglia
Impepata Di Cozze
Classic Carbonara
Linguine Al Nero Di Seppia
Spicy Fried Calamari
Lobster Fettucine
Nero Di Seppia Linguini
Pasta
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
European
Mediterranean
International
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
BYOB
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bella Gina
Bella Gina
70/100 (21 ratings)
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Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Sheba Restaurant
Sheba Restaurant
75/100 (20 ratings)
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Restaurants
Mid-range
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Munchkins Food Truck
Munchkins Food Truck
94/100 (19 ratings)
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Restaurants
Street Food
Healthy
Healthy
Street Food
Sit down
Street Food
Healthy
Cheap Eats
Kubu Cuisine
Kubu Cuisine
90/100 (19 ratings)
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African
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
African
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Our Local
Our Local
80/100 (19 ratings)
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Restaurants
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Coffee
croissant
Flat White
Cappuccino
Eggs Florentine
Banana Bread
Egg Roll
Latte
Cheese Sandwich
Mimosa
Toastie
Chai
Granola Bowl
Shakshuka
Vegan Shakshuka
Carrot Cake
Haddock
Poached Egg Smashed Avo on Sourdough
Sourdough with Avocado and Poached Eggs Benedict
Carrot & Orange Juice
Contemporary
Café
Healthy
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
Harbour's Edge
Harbour's Edge
70/100 (19 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"Excellent Portuage dishes and seafood and an added bonus it would break your budget Little hidden..."
Mariaan Belinfante
"Always a pleasure to sit and enjoy lunch and the..."
Peter Brandt
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Natasha Meyer
Nook Eatery
94/100 (19 ratings)
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Cafe
Café
Mythos V&a Waterfront
Mythos V&a Waterfront
90/100 (18 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
Grilled Prawns
Greek salad
Prawn Linguine
Squid
Chicken Chops
Fish & Chips
Mussels
Lamb Chops
Halloumi Pita Wrap
Baklava Cheesecake
Grilled Kingklip
Three Greeks
Seafood Meze Platter
Mythos Platter
Mocktails
Orange cake
Dolmades
Cappuccino
Vegetarian Moussaka
seafood platter
Mediterranean
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Batstone Pool
Batstone Pool
86/100 (17 ratings)
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International
International
Dinner
Lunch
Café
International
Dinner
Lunch
"Service was a bit slow, but what a gorgeous placem good vibes and incredible views, hard to find, so a little secret..."
Julia Duncan
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Su Little
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Danielle Dalton
King's Cafe
King's Cafe
70/100 (17 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
Café
"kings cafe is know under new management and it looks clean and tidy,its doing great i went there several times now and they have the best tasting..."
Naod Ghebu
"Great place to have a quick bite or a cup of..."
Morne van Dyk
"Perfect place to enjoying nice..."
Jiri Lokvenc
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