TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Primi Cavendish

79/100 (1376 ratings)

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Parking Available

Free off-street parking

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"I had a great experience here today. Besides the food being great, I was attended to by a few different wait staff who were all very attentive happy..."

Louise Bearman

"Very impressed with the service and food. Great waiters always making sure the customers are happy. Been there a few times now never disappointed. We..."

Allison de Villiers

"We had a lovely lunch and the best Chicken Campagnola with veggies. Our waitress Mashudu was very friendly and attentive and made sure that we were..."

Riana De Meyer

"Really enjoyed myself,the seating and the atmosphere was really great. Their chicken kebab on a flatbread is to die for and they serve the real Pina..."

Ashley

"I had a lovely supper with my daughter last Friday evening. The vibe of this place is so nice at night, especially sitting outside, even though it's..."

Chantal Muller

"The cavendish branch is probably the best Primi branch in the western cape to be honest! They never disappoint and the food is always great and..."

Kareemah Rawoot

"My weekly go to for catch up sessions with my friends. The Cavendish branch never disappoints. My personal recommendations would be the Cheese and..."

Reza Hamdulay

"Primi is a very friendly place. The food is great, the service amazing and the ambiance is wonderful I love it. But they did not give me bread and..."

Vitorina

"Nicely convenient situated at Cavendish Square. Generally my experience of this branch has been good. The service is variable, but the pizzas and..."

Clare Ford

"Visited this branch of Primi for a late Friday dinner. It wasn't too busy and there was a really relaxed, intimate atmosphere to the place which made..."

Tia

"I was ravenous on this day, so it was no surprise that I would order a starter. My starter was chili poppers, and wow I must say that these were..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"Good food in good time,but only for good people!!!great service i love their pasta and breakfasts,one of the places to be will definitely come back..."

Elvis R Muzore

"I looove primi ! I can never ever get enough ! Wasn't as hungry as I usually am on this night so decided to share a pizza with my mom. The Moroccan..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Always a great all rounder place to stop for food. Their hot breakfast options are fantastic. Their Holloumi and Jam Jars are some of the best..."

Rayne Alexander

"Love.this.place. The service is generally good and you won't find yourself waiting around for long. I've only ever had one unpleasant experience..."

Nqobile Msibi

"Decided to try Uber Eats a few nights back, and Primi in Cavendish was the restaurant settled on. I've been to this branch a few times, the service..."

Jaynisha Patel

"I would say its average.Nothing overly special. The drinks are good. Food menu could improve. Dinning experience is a bit slow. Overal it's not here..."

Junaid Rahim

"Great service and the food was prepared farely quickly. A free starter of bread is served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, along with cheese,..."

Tinéo Galela

"We all had the recco and thoroughly enjoyed it! It's always well flavoured and a decent portion. The complementary bread always goes down well. Good..."

Tanweer

"I've been to Primi a couple of times. The food is always good. I had a free pizza sandwich which was complimentary for loyalty card holders. It had a..."

Jasmine Duxbury

"A decent choice for a meal when in cavendish. Pretty consistent with other primi chains. Whether you order a pasta or pizza, it's sure to be good...."

Francesca Favero

"I always enjoy both visiting this primi and ordering from it, the wait staff are completely friendly and the place never really gets too full. There..."

Mbaki Wotho

"Primi primi primi...can I just say the food its always top notch. I recently studied there during lunch hour and the atmosphere is beautiful. Not to..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"I always enjoy visiting this Primi. The staff are always so friendly and service is generally good. I always order the Recco pasta as it my..."

Ashna Dayal

"I always enjoy the pastas at Primi, the friendly waitrons and the attention. Sit inside on a cold rainy day or under the umbrellas outside when it's..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"I've eaten a lot of pasta before but the chicken pesto pasta from Primi is one of the most memorable. Go visit day or night, doesn't really matter -..."

Murray Lovemore

"Great food. Satisfactory service. The wait was a bit long and the manager came to check up on us which was good. One waiter came to clean..."

Minowrahvw

"Had dinner here after watching a movie. Lives up to Primi reputation - well priced pasta and a decent drink selection. Nothing particularly special..."

Danieljake

"Shaun has delivered superior customer service and he knows the art of pampering his guests in the restaurant. From a very happy customer..."

Deena Chetty

"I've been to mostly just about all the conveniently located Primi's around Cape Town (canal walk, camps bay, Seapoint, V&A Waterfront) but this is..."

Sumendra Chetty

"This branch is not my favourite, as the service can be slow and lacking sometimes and I have gone to other branches where I cannot fault the service...."

Jamie Jacobs

"This branch is quite small which I actually prefer as the staff are very interactive. I can't fault their pastas but their pizzas can lack a bit of..."

Iman Bawa

"a go to when you cant think of anywhere to go. primi is a vibe. almost always have the chicken burger or a pizza. the electric blue is a cult..."

Waseem Dawood

"We order from this primi all the time because the quality of the food is consistent. Other primis constantly miss the mark. Try the tre carne pizza,..."

Simone Hasselbach

"First time at a primi, service is spot on. Staff are helpful an knowledgable regarding menus. The music is unobtrusive. Man oh man, I can't believe a..."

Arno Quinton

"Hands down this is the best place for a breakfast, no flaws, and nothing I could find an issue with - not that I was trying.We loved it,..."

Adrian Ciesielski

"Popped in for a quick lunch during a busy shopping day. Was pleasantly surprised by the menu and the busyness of the restaurant.Really like..."

JotterJo

"Our experience here was fine. Nothing extraordinary. Our waiter was friendly and quick-witted but we often had to look for him in order to place..."

Michelle McCarter

"I only eat one thing at Primi which is there Recco, I love the flavours of the pasta which has a bit of a curry flare to it. The Primi in Claremont..."

Chanel Pillay

"Primi is our old faithful. It's not a weekend without a recco con polo, its my favourite dish. I have also enjoyed the lamb chops and on my most..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Primi Piatti – Cavendish Square – Claremont.Nobody raves about average - Primi Piatti Claremont is everything but average.A..."

Mr.G Marcus Gibbons

"We had such a lovely meet up here a few weeks ago! The staff were so attentive and were there for our every need. They started us off with platters..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Was at primi cavendish,served by Charles Alli . The service was implacable and absolutely professional and friendly . Surely I'm already planning my..."

Alberto Moreira

"I was blown away by the service we had as well as the great tasting food. Everyone thinks they know Primi well, but I have to say I have fallen in..."

Phillip Black

"I'm pretty sure this Primi Piatti has been taken over by new ownership or management because the experience I had there was not indicative of its..."

Ryan Mulders

"Had such a lovely evening here with fellow foodies. We were spoiled with a selection of their starters, my favourite was definitely the halloumi..."

Zanel

"Had an awesome Zomato Meetup here with great foodie friends. We were offered some delicious starters, consisting of tapas, fresh meats, chicken..."

Sarita Kerber

"Had such a great time here. The service was excellent. I had a virgin strawberry daiquiri and passionfruit and lemonade. The ceasar salad is so..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"I was invited to a Zomato Meetup at Primi. It was my first time at this specific branch and I will definitely be back. Their new cocktail menu is..."

Jess Styles

"Was lucky enough to be invited to a Zomatofoodie meet up. Wow, great food, great company, and amazing service!We all received a round of..."

Piglet

"An amazing experience at primi cavendish square last week. The staff were absolutely amazing and when we requested a grapefruit frozen margarita..."

Kelli Hendricks

"Magnificent service, excellent food and an amazing atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone at anytime. My waiters goes by the name of..."

Cleon Remuss

"I'm not sure why this branch has such a low rating. I don't come here often but when I do I find the service to be friendly and welcoming as well as..."

Emma Bowen

"Been twice to Cavendish Square Primi's on our one week holiday to Cape Town! Once for breakfast, once for supper! Both times we had amazing service,..."

Kylan Oliver

"When it comes to service and offering a good well priced breakfast on time. This is my recommended spot. I have never been disappointing in all 6..."

Food Guru Snapper

"First time eating at this branch. Was really impressed by the quick service and quality of the food, Reggie helped us and had such a wonderful..."

Sasha Marie Rawstorne

"Absolutely love this place. It's my go to for pasta. Their selection is pretty good. My favorite is the Chicken Liver Pasta(sounds weird but it's..."

Junior

"A good meal at Primi- Cavendish. Good service - we were seated immediately and given menus. our waiter was prompt and the food was served very..."

Food Ninja

"Loving my recco...with penay ... Awesome atmosphere .. Super friendly owner. I'll beck back soon......................................140:) ..."

Zameer Harnekar

"I always had a good time at primi! The service is always nice and the food as well! I always take the pasta when I go there and..."

Sophie Mamet

"Just had a solo dinner at primi. It's one of my favorite places to eat because the food is so good without being pretentious, and it reminds me of..."

Bame Modungwa

"Disagree with some prior reviews. We were a walk in table of 4 adults and 2 children. We were immediately greeted at the door and taken to a table...."

Ryan

"Friendly and attentive staff. Didn't wait too long for our food and the pizza was delicious...."

Lorenwestoby

"I could write the same review for every Primi I have ever been to and I think most would agree, the vibe is great, the standard of food is amazing..."

Robyn Van Der Linde

"A really nice and spacious restaurant 😍 Was a lovely surprise to find awesome vegan options available for existing menu items because I’m..."

Ai-Ting Wong

"It's always nice going to this Primi because it has a very relaxed atmosphere with its outdoor seating. I always find the waitrons to be..."

Morgan Barton

"Good atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. The price is not very attractive and I do notice the portion of the food is getting smaller and..."

Po-Kai Cheng

"The food was good just smaller portions than I had expected,Service was good Brain and his team work hard and slide to positions... the people in the..."

Jessica Ms Jessijay

"The place has amazing staff who are efficient and enjoyable. The food is amazing and is served quickly. The only downside to this place is that..."

Niko Wezna

"Primi has good customer service and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Went there and had their stake and it was amazing and so were their..."

Victoria Ruiters

"We took some of our visiting friends for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised at how kid friendly this primi was. I had always visited this primi..."

Marnie Dreyer-Shaik

"By far the best 👌 authentic Italian cuisine. Not only that they are affordable and exquisite. I'd love to pop in anytime from..."

Samia Puati Sabine Budja

"Food was great.. Service is really. Good and beers is ice cold.. Great fresh..."

Marius Boshoff

"Good ambiance, fast service and the best focaccia I had in Cape Town, creamy decadent cheese cake, pretty decent pizza but my salmon was overcooked..."

Megan Deane

"Great location for a quick pizza after shopping Friendly staff and inside or outside seating..."

Sian Borrett

"Lovely food and drinks. They are reasonably priced. Definitely one of my favourite spots to have a bite and some lovely..."

Chevon Muller

"Good food and well priced. Friendly service. Sports bar vibe with TV going. It does get rather loud so not ideal for a romantic night out but good..."

Enid Son

"Amazing experience as served by the best waiter Lee. The ambience and layout is..."

Nadia Samsodien

"Good service and great..."

Keith Da Silva

"As always their service is tops..food awesome..."

Marie Mobara

"Awesome service great food and location..a bit noisy though..but would definitely go..."

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