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Chocolat Bistro

85/100 (6527 ratings)

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"Excellent and friendly service. The most beautiful coffee shop in Cape Town - sensory overload! They went out of their way to accommodate our group..."

Michelle Mengel

""Save water and drink Champagne"... the best advice ive gotten from a menu. As always it was a great place to visit. From the friendly staff and the..."

Ruan Fourie

"2nd visit awesome place an amazing food and service.Definetlyservice with a smile.Will recommend it to anymore.Very homely..."

Colleen Poole Daniels

"A fabulous place to eat a meal � friendly staff � and the decor is to die for � I loved..."

Nadine De Beer

"Beautiful beautiful place and the BEST breakfast I have ever eaten. Friendly, efficient service. Food did not take long at all even though the..."

Sanet VdWalt Slabbert

"Top class service (friendly and efficient) and delicious food....and of cause the decor is to die for. Love this place........we'll be..."

Nikki Oliver

"Go there on a regular basis. staff is friendly and food good. There were some upgrades made, so I'm happy to go again. Not everyone can be satisfied..."

Ronel Scott

"Love the ambiance, the friendly service and the tasty food. Had a fabulous time. Everything was very special and beautiful on Saturday. Thank You..."

Howard En Reinell Russo

"Excellent!! The food was delicious, the environment serene. The chocolate cheesecake is to die..."

Hailey Ann Ruthenberg

"The house salad was absolutely wonderful! Usually I think salads will be a bit of lettuce and some black pepper, but this one is packed full of..."

Jani Augustyn-Goussard

"Always a pleasant experience eating at Chocolat, from their friendly helpful staff to the excellent food.. Have been there a number of occasions and..."

Lydia Hanson Viljoen

"Only my second time there and WOW always proves to please - the food was outstanding and the bubbles even better. Great all rounder. Will be..."

Michelle Cox Andrew

"Despite mixed reviews I opted to try this little spot out. Trial by fire! On the 7th September we held a baby shower at Chocolat Bistro. With all..."

Chloë Smedy

"Love the ambiance and decor. So cosy...."

Aneesa

"Charming little spot in the middle of Durbanville. Food is delicious and the staff are cheerful, gets a bit busy at times and that can slow service..."

Nicholas_Jon_D

"I enjoy this place all the time! Service is fine if you are relaxed, even when it's busy, your waiter rarely forgets about you. The food is bistro..."

Wil-Marie Mans

"Slow roasted pork belly was perfectly cooked, and the mash was so tasty. Had a creme brûlée for dessert, and fiancée had chocolate brownie with..."

Neil Tomlinson

"Great Ambience with helpful staff and even better food. I see mixed reviews but also noticed the Nay Sayers to be prone towards negative comments as..."

Megan Cooper

"Beautiful bistro with a very regal and vintage feel. Went with a group of my friends and we were all quite happy with our food. I would definitely..."

Monica Fernandes

"Love love love this place! First the decor is BEAUTIFUL! Perfect setting for a girls brunch or tea. Or even a romantic dinner. There is even a..."

Jasmine Chieh-Yu Ho

"I had a delightful catch up with a friend and a divine lunch at Chocolat yesterday. I ate chilli popper spring rolls and he had chicken livers. Both..."

Carole Craggs

"Great food, amazing ambiance and wonderful staff. I've been here quite a few times and really enjoy the beautiful surroundings while sipping on a..."

Nadia Redelinghuys

"I went here for breakfast with two friends of mine. As we walked in, I was blown away by the decor of the restaurant. It was absolutely beautiful. We..."

Kesia Burdett

"Great food and athmosphere! The breakfast and pizza's combined with the lovely vibe makes it special everytime we go there. The kids loves the..."

Mariska Venter

"I love this place,If the name alone isn't enough to make you want to try it out, everything else is:)It seems they are quite popular, the..."

Natalie

"I was here with 8 other friends for a dinner outing we came there and wanted to sit outside or the booking was for outside but they said we could not..."

Rocco De Villiers

"Have been here about 6 times, beautiful decor and setting. The food is Good, I think they could expand their menu a bit but what they do they do..."

Jeremy James

"What a lovely relaxed restaurant with such warm and friendly service . Was blown away not only by the decor but the food quality and atmosphere ...."

Ankia Scholtz

"Good food, excellent service. Regular table checkup without being intrusive. Hostess is friendly and helpful. Will do this again! Recommend for meals..."

Ansie

"I love this place, just love it too much. Knew this place by Groupon many years ago, fall in love with it immediately. Food are great, settings are..."

Sibyl Wong

"Nice restaurant to try any time of the day. They have anything from breakfast to toasted sandwiches to chicken schnitzel and even curry. Just don't..."

Jana Van Rensburg

"We have been going to this restaurant for a while and the standard has been steadily slipping. The decor is very well appointed and is a nice blend..."

Gareth Davies

"I recently hosted a bridal shower at the stunning Chocolat Bristro in Durbanville. The decor was beautiful and the restaurant is perfect for an..."

Lauren Carol Nash

"Great food, very tasty And fresh. Great service and very helpful staff. The ambience and decor is stunning. The menu choice is good for a bistro or..."

Geoff

""Let them eat cake!"My bestie took me there for my birthday this year, and I loved everything about it!!Gorgeous décor, friendly service..."

Clarice

"I love the new Chocolat Bistro. The decor, the ambience reminds me of Europe. Yes, it is a little "pricey" but it's worth every cent. The service..."

Charlotte Snyman

"What an amazing little gem! Beautifully decorated, incredible menu, fantastic prices and the food is delicious!! It really is one of our favourite..."

Mandy Jones

"Excellent food, great ambiance in an intimate setting. Service was excellence with fab food and wine pairing. Quaint restaurant in Durbanville,..."

Deven Moodley

"Very nice place.good food and good service.wide selection of good made food.the interior and exterior of the place is very nice aswell.Allround..."

Uyster

"It was my first time here and I was very impressed...Not only is the venue very picturesque and the decor so impressive, but the staff are friendly..."

Margaret Steyn

"It is truly rare that I would give a full 5 stars to any place, let alone a restaurant. However, the occasion in which my girlfriend and I were in,..."

James W

"The best!!! Sorry Mount Nelson, this is where I'll be. Surprisingly the Doggie menue! Wow! My Schnauzer, Amadeus Mozart enjoyed it very much. Mine..."

petter king

"Chocolat Bistro is a stunning place for a nice afternoon treat. Especially the sweets are worth any drive. The staff is great and the place is..."

Benjamin David Basse

"Besides the food, cake and venue being absolutely perfect! I want to thank the staff for all their assistance with my Dad who’s in a wheelchair. I..."

Tania

"I thoroughly enjoyed the salmon and avo salad. Super fresh and delicious! Recommended if you'd like something light on a hot..."

Lauren Brink

"Did you know Chocolat Bistro is pet friendly? What a beautiful venue. Very posh and the food was delicious. Very friendly service and I will highly..."

Sandra Labuschagne

"1st visit to Chocolat and I will definately be back. Friendly staff, excellent service and the food was excellent! PS: The blankets are just that..."

surina van zyl

"Good food, service was nice and waiter was friendly. Atmosphere was great. Wheelchair friendly. In door and outdoor seating. Booking is essential to..."

Lizelle Galant

"Gorgeous interior old world decor is what makes this place so special. It’s perfect for a girls brunch, kitchen teas and even baby showers as the..."

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Tables At Nitida

79/100 (1453 ratings)

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"We had a great lunch there on Sunday 19 Nov, everything from the great food to perfect service and delicious wine made us saying we can't wait to go..."

Lunique Kroucamp Theunissen

"Myself and hubby spent our anniversary dinner there.The waiter was professional ,informative and focused on attention to detail. The presentation and..."

Chantal Thomas

"It was my daughter’s babyshower on Saturday - thank you for the fabulous food and great service. Tables is a venue/restaurant I will recommend to..."

Maritha Aguiar

"We had breakfast here on the 27th of December 2016. The venue is casual and relaxed. The breakfast and coffee was first class. The homemade banana..."

Lorraine Jansen van Vuuren

"Ons was n groep van 10 mense, kos was heerlik, net die rekening het my kwaad gemaak daar was n bottel wyn van R150 op wat ons nie bestel het nie,..."

Susan Van Der Westhuizen

"I enjoy the stylish symplicity, yet elegant style of Cassia restaurant. I like the menu. Dishes always well-prepared and tasty. However, at one..."

Arina Burger

"78 guests for my wedding breakfast. Food was wonderful and the place was beautiful. Thank you Eleanor and..."

Dina Andrade

"Fantastic venue for children with open lawns and play apparatus which are great for the little ones to expend energy and work up an appetite. The..."

Lisa Van Deventer

"Great venue. Great service. Awesome food. Meals well priced, the wines are a touch on the pricey side but still well worth the..."

Dean Anthony

"Beautiful food and great service. A must for anyone visiting the..."

Irene Ferreira

"I took my parents for breakfast this morning. What a lovely experience. Everyone was very friendly, the service was excellent and the food delicious...."

Monique Allison

"Had a lovely lunch at Tables. Great menu and very friendly staff. Wines are affordable and delicious. I highly recommend their Pinot Noir, Riesling..."

Dewan Mentz

"Lovely vibe, they are very accommodating with groups for birthdays etc & food is great. We’ve been a few times and have never been disappointed ..."

Raine Tauber

"Probably the best option for a family meal in the broader Durbanville area. In my experience, if the kids have a nice area to play, the food is..."

Bryan Vally

"I had a fantastic breakfast experience at Tables despite the weather playing up. Everything we ordered was delicious. I can highly recommend stopping..."

Rafiqua Israel

"Super friendly staff!! Great wine and some really good pasta for lunch! Amazing view. Love the atmosphere!! Bit on the expensive side, but you pay..."

Tanyakruger07

"I went with my boss and colleagues to Tables (26 April 2018). I ordered the chargrilled chicken and beetroot salad. It was divine! So tasty and..."

Ninette

"Sorry I didn’t take a picture, food was nicely presented: chunky fresh beer battered fish and decent portion of rustic chips, pulled beef sloppy..."

Tracey Garton

"Nice cozy spot and venue! Myself and mum ordered the steak, over priced for what you got and average food for what we paid for our steak, our friend..."

Anna Correia

"We arrived without a reservation. The place is packed but we get accomodated. Service excellent. Food amazing. Atmosphere great. Will, most..."

Emille Reid

"Went here for a friend's baby shower on a super hot day. The food was fantastic! Had a variety of quiches, cakes and other goodies. Needless to say i..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Beautiful venue in the vineyards. The food was really good and it is well priced for what you get. I had the salmon and scrambled eggs on a toasted..."

Jana Van Rensburg

"The food is really the highlight of this restaurant, everything else is lacking! I had the best chicken mayo grilled pita ever! Literally..."

Nicole Vrede

"I love visiting Natida and my experience at Tables was no different. The restaurant was very busy and had lots of kids running around which is worth..."

Mandy Jones

"We decided to pop in here on a whim during a drive through the Durbanville wine route. Luckily they had a table for us at such short notice as they..."

Marc Forrest

"Had a good lunch here with friends. Three of us had the pasta alfredo which was a hit and decently priced. Another person had a burger and there..."

Emma Bowen

"Great place, visited them for dinner and breakfast a few times, and it's amazing. For a wonderful Summer day, sit outside on the deck, which..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Had an amazing lunch here yesterday. Food is great and value for money... would definitely recommend the pulled pork... YUM! Fun and relaxed service,..."

Ryan Roach

"Such an awesome little gem of a place. The French Toast is hands down the best I've ever had. The atmosphere and staff were awesome and I can't wait..."

Clara Powell

"Wow! Best burger I have had in a long time. Packed full of flavour. I gobbled it up. Chips were seasoned to perfection. Homemade I believe. I would..."

Phillip Black

"A colleague of mine suggested that we try this place out on a Friday afternoon. It was quiet which is apparently unusual. We took our seats enjoying..."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"One of the best burgers I have ever had. The venue can get crowded very easily and the tables at nitida were a bit small. Besides that, very..."

Noisy_tree

"Amazing! Friendly staff and delicious food with beautiful views. Went there for breakfast this morning and had the breakfast platter .My sister..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Tables is Nitida's more family-friendly restaurant. The mood is laid back with kids playing on the lawn and jungle gym. The food is good and they..."

Jessica Tuile

"Went today for a business breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. My omelette was devine and the service is on point. Will definitely go back...."

Mel Woudberg

"What a loveley restaurant! We were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation today as someone cancelled! Our waiter (Sean) was very helpful..."

Magdel Van Heerden

"Awesome venue for a nice family Sunday lunch where you can just relax with beautiful scenery. The food is so so good and staff is friendly. The..."

Franz Truter

"This was a first for me at Tables @ Natida been to the main more "fine dining" restaurant a few times and absolutely love their food.Went..."

Tracy Poulter

"Tables @ Nitida is the slightly more laid back of the two restaurants on the wine farm (Cassia being the more fancy one). The atmosphere at Tables is..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Fabulous venue for aLazy Sunday lunch, cold winters day and a lovely huge fire burning. Celebrated myBirthday here today with 14 friends...."

Belinda Haydn

"What a nice venue for a Sunday brunch or Saturday wine with the girls. Child friendly too with a jungle gym and huge lawn. Amazing view. Delicious..."

CPT2016

"A form favourite in my household during the summer months. WhY? Kids can run around for hours on the lawns while Dad partakes in the local Sauvignon..."

David Graham

"Stopped off at this little hidden gem to have a lunch and a glass of wine. We had the pulled pork sandwich which was so juicy and full of flavor as..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Live this vineyard and the restaurant, such a great setting overlooking the mountains, so beatiful and the food and coffee milkshake is super..."

Melissa Claassens

"What an amazing experience. Our waitress was great, the manager was also great, and the food... wow, outstanding. I really enjoyed my birthday lunch..."

Claire

"We had a birthday lunch for a friend at Nitidia Tables in Durbanville! The weather was perfect and there was not a breath of wind! Nitidia..."

Cassan Ferguson

"Divine breakfasts! Wonderful atmosphere. And the place is kids-friendly. A lovely place to spend a Sunday morning. I highly recommend the..."

Lourens Smit

"Thanks to the staff at Tables. What an awesome Thursday afternoon lunch. They even helped out to get me a little birthday cake for my 2year old..."

Alec Du Plessis

"What an awesome place! Right in the heart of BEAUTIFUL Durbanville! Their Sauv Blanc is so fresh and perfect for a hot summers day just like..."

The Monique Van Tonder

"It is such a beautiful setting, and a warm cosy vibe. We were there on a cold, wet winters day, and the massive fire place just rounded off the homey..."

Janelie Kruger

"There is just something different when eating at wine estates... The views over the vineyards makes you forget you live in a city.Tables at..."

SvN_lovedining

"Perfect for breakfast or lunch with the girls! I've had some awesome memories made here! Delicious food on the menu, and obviously fine..."

Jolandie Pollock

"When is a burger not a burger?You have not had a burger until you've had one at Tables @ Ntida!!!Oh my word - setting presentation and..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"Food was really good. Scrambled egg was nice and soft. It was very impressive that all the food arrived at the same time.We were at the 1st Saturday..."

Eve Croxford

"Absolutely beautiful venue! We can't stop talking about how special they made my aunt's 60th Birthday. Great..."

Lana Nolan

"Past the cannons just before the wine cellar, nice venue with an outdoor space amongs green grass and trees. The service is good, albeit the kitchen..."

R J v Rensburg

"The Place is quiet and child friendly. The food taste..."

mualusi nevondo

"Friendly staff, delicious food and lovely setting ... what more do you want to enjoy a great lunch! Although a big corporate group had their lunch..."

Corna Wiese (wetanddustyroads.com)

"The food offers good value and I loved the chips. Service was also good for when we were there despite being busy. It offers good playground..."

Sean Kruger

"Nothing beats good service and that’s exactly what we got when we visited. The restaurant was busy but we still received excellent service from the..."

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"What a lovely experience 😀 we had today visiting Tables at Nitida for the first time The vibe is such a nice family-friendly place to visit with..."

Marisa Botes

"I went there with family and friends. The food was great and we should have stopped there but then I ordered a Creme Brûlée. Everyone at the table..."

Go for Gold

"The place is very nice. Loved the half shade and half sun under the bamboo as well as being able to bring the kids and dogs for a fun day out too. We..."

Chelsi Van Niekerk

"What a refreshing surprise when we stumbled onto this wine estate. Excellent wines, nice tasting options and lovely restaurant . We stayed there for..."

Chris Venter

"We had our year end function here. It was a buffet lunch, I loved everything except the vegetarian lasagne. Drinks were lovely and the venue..."

Brittany Hector

"We celebrated a family member's 40th birthday at Tables and we had such a lovely afternoon. Shani, who I was in contact with regarding all the..."

Simone

"If you're looking for a chilled setting, then Tables is the place to be! Perfect for a lunch with friends or even a date! You can definitely bring..."

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