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Bardelli's

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"Hadn't been here in about 4 years, so decided to make a booking and revisit an old favorite. From the time I made that call and spoke to Grant, the..."

Sunil Osman

"A romantic but casual setting with great management and even better food. we were seated near the fireplace which was super romantic as my hubby and..."

Karen Mawdsley Macaskill

"Wow what a great find! Excellent food, excellent service and an ambience to die for. This will definitely become a regular hangout for..."

Chantelle Van Eyk Meyer

"Delicious! We went there for the first time last night for my boyfriend’s birthday. What an all-round 5 star experience! The best pizza I’ve..."

Andrea Johnson

"Some of the most tasty food in the whole southern front of South Africa! Unique recipe and excellent friendly staff would highly recommend..."

Kent Wynne

"My husband and I had our first date there. Its one of our favourite restaurants. Love the friendly homey feel, and the food is amazing whether its..."

Cherith O'Connor

"Thanks for the great pizzas and warm friendly service that makes for a cosy dinner or take aways. Keep it..."

Linda Thompson

"Our local pizza place. We're lucky to have the best so close! Great pizza, pasta, lasagna and..."

Barend Potgieter

"Sitting waiting for a take away, and Phillip, is spinning something crazy, but on it. Thanx..."

Mark BearHug Painter

"My husband and I love Bardellis. The food is really outstanding and the service is great. I wasn’t the type of person that would order pasta at a..."

Lindi Waugh

"The BEST Italian restaurant in Cape Town. Jenni the waitress is incredible and the vibe is so romantic and homey. Such an amazing experience. The..."

Chelsea Tucker

"Went for dinner in Friday 1st February 2019 and ordered a Papa G large pizza, absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great and the service was..."

Diane Meyer

"This is a local spot close to home and I can honestly say that they have one of the best Pizza's in Cape Town. The owners great, there's a nice..."

Ciaran

"Fanatic service from William. Quick service and chilled romantic setting for those sitting at the restaurant. Pizza was truly delicious. I’ll..."

Linda Thompson

"This restaurant has a homely feel to it and offers guests an intimate dining experience. I love the courtyard section. They also offer guests..."

Food Guru Snapper

"To be honest, i’ve only ever had the Creme Brûlée, but I must say it was AMAZING. Probably one of the best in Cape town (so they claim) plus I..."

Mish-al Ebrahim

"I was splendidly surprised by Bardellis. The service was good and the atmosphere assisted in making it a lovely evening with friends. The pizza!..."

Jastelle E. Hugo

"Beautiful thin crusted pizzas, interesting lasagnes, and fantastic creme Brule.Bardelli's offers some great specials and an intimate setting...."

Jess Abrams

"Went there for a friends birthday. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Service was quite good. The portions of pasta and pizza serve a decent..."

Priyanka Harry

"The food was great, the staff were very friendly and the vibe was nice and cosy. I'd definitely recommend them for a date night. Their..."

Lukhanyo Maseti

"Some of the best gluten free pizzas around. No carb free pizzas available but the gluten free are great. Really good prices too. A large selection of..."

Rayne Alexander

"Amazing food and very friendly staff after a long ultra marathon was tired and hungry the restaurant opens at 6 I called at 5:15 and they were happy..."

Darshan Parekh

"We don't often go for dinner but as our dinner thing, we often come here and order our favourite pizza and dessert. We are both vegetarian..."

Susanna Yang

"Really lovely dining experience. Our food was super tasty, delivered quickly and the staff were exceptional. I had the seafood lasagne which I can..."

Meg Ringdal

"Hadn't been here in about 4 years, so decided to make a booking and revisit an old favorite. From the time I made that call and spoke to Grant, the..."

Sunil Osman

"One of better Italian restaurants in the Southern Suburbs. The staff as well as the owner Grant, is extremely warm and welcoming and service is..."

Nicol Miller

"Came here as part of a big group and the restaurant handled it well. Our food all came promptly and was of a good quality. I especially like the..."

Charné

"We love to support the restaurants in our hood and this one has been around for so long, it's become an institution. Located on Kenilworth road, the..."

JotterJo

"Love coming here. My favorite little spot right on my doorstep and I've always enjoyed the service and fresh cooked food I've eaten here...."

Janine Groep

"A reliable old favourite. Amongst the top few pizzas in Cape Town, offering many options from plain and simple to wild and exotic toppings. Also..."

Johnny Jol

"Arguably, the best pizza in Cape Town! The variety, quality and wafer thin bases are a winner! Homely interior/exterior restaurant with great..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Lovely place to be on a date night, especially the outside area. All of their pizzas are absolutely delicious. Not anything extravagant but a warm,..."

Catherine Arzul

"One of my favourite spots in Kenilworth. The intimate setting makes it perfect for dates, the food is consistently wonderful and the staff are..."

Noels

"Always a favourite ... best choice for a spontaneous date night, when you want great food, an intimate, friendly atmosphere and easy..."

Jenni McCann

"If you really want good pizza this is the place to check out. The vibe is really chilled and with the setup you'd be forgiven for thinking that..."

Garth

"Amazing fire cooked pizza. Their Angelo pizza is to die for (for reals)and there is always a cozy quint table to sit at in the candlelight. Lovely..."

Sarah Lee Beckett

"Not great not bad, simple Italian food. Was a bit concerned when they didn't know what lemoncello was and even had it on the menu. But other than..."

Darren Oosterberg

"Had a lovely birthday dinner. The pasta Alfredo was tasty, a bit too creamy. Lots to choose from on the menu and there are certain specials and..."

Lindsay Jackson

"Fantastic little spot hiding in Kenilworth. Ambience favours more intimate gatherings however we had a large table of boisterous personalities and..."

Kyle

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"Such a super spot! Feels like you have a little corner of Italy right on your doorstep. It has a very intimate atmosphere perfect for a date. We..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Scrumdidilicious Italian spot - good pizza, pasta and wine! Great outside courtyard and lovely Italian feel to the restaurant. We have always been..."

MelbourneLops

"The initial experience was a mixed one - unwillingness of the owners to give the spot decided by us, delay in taking orders etc etc BUT during our..."

Ritesh Bhattacharya

"Bardelli's pizza is incredible; the base was honestly the thinnest I've ever had and just delicious. Their house wine was a serious let down; I had a..."

Rachel

"Love it. I live just down the road, so am a little ashamed but I know their menu by heart! My favourites are the artichoke salad and the bella rosa..."

Janet

"Delicious pizza set in a warm and cozy setting. The owners are very accommodating for special functions and give you lots of different..."

Alice Scott

"Spent date night at bardellis and what a lovely time it was. Warm and cosy, and very intimate. The owner made sure we were looked after which made it..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Bardelli's offers an exquisite range of Italian-inspired foods, such as pizzas and pastas. The experience was enhanced by great service from..."

Hritik Mitha

"Amazing restaurant, amazing food and amazing service. Such a homey vibe, I felt like I was getting a big warm hug when I stepped in. And then an even..."

Kareemah Abdurahman

"An authentic and quaint Italian restaurant offering the most delicious pizzas and pastas - especially the ravioli. They offer an array of options..."

Vikash Parbhoo

"The pizza was delicious and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Our food also came very quickly (and disappeared just as quickly!) The pizza..."

Jenna Venter

"Top! Top! Topclass Pizzeria in the heart of Kenilworth. This place offer and authentic Italian experience, they don't skimp on the ingredients. The..."

Adrian Campos Chacon

"A lovely night out at Bardelli's. We were seated in cute covered courtyard - loved the garden style with plenty of pot plants. Delicious pizza and..."

Enid Son

"Fabulous little spot with amazing food. Great flavour and the pizza base was perfection. I actually considered having another pizza, but have no idea..."

The Virus

"Was at the express and got 2 small pizzas. Delicious pizza guys, well done. Also, clean environment and friendly..."

N C

"Such an amazing place. The service was perfect and accommodating. The food was great...everything is well worth a 5 star rating. Enjoyed the..."

Dane Leo

"One of the best Pizza joints in Cape Town. Super thin bases and great quality toppings. Been going for years and never disapoints. Well..."

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