TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Newlands - Updated November 2024

Basilico Restaurant

84/100 (1983 ratings)

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Chicken Ragout

Crumbed Chicken Fillet with Black Pepper and Pecorino Served with Fries

Lamb

Flame-Grilled Chicken Fillet with Cream and Mushroom Sauce with Thyme

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Half Mussels Marinara Pasta

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Beef Fillet Medallions

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Grilled Pork Fillet with Honey Parsnips in a Garlic and Ginger Sauce Served with Mash

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Salmon

Chocolate Brownie Sundae

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Those Chips

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Salad

Fettuccine Alfredo

Lamb and Mint Pizza

Hawaiian Pizza with Feta and Peppadew

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Mediterranean

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Full Bar

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"Although we have been here many times before and have always loved the ambiance and food - as we did on this visit too - my primary goal was to try..."

Liz Biggs

"My son, two friends and I ate at Basilico last night. Three of us had pizzas and one had pasta. The place was buzzing. Service was great and we had a..."

Mary Illingworth Banks

"Love this place! Mussels are a must 😍 Always book the high table downstairs by the window as it can get a tad warm in there ..the people who work..."

Nicola Fox

"Great food. Great vibe. Loved it. food is cheap compared to other..."

Cindy Engel

"Never had a bad meal or service here, probably why we keep going back..."

Toni Wills-Holding

"Amazing Italian restaurant great service and great..."

Sara Bhanabhai

"Basilico is wonderful for a cosy night sipping on wine and eating tasty and well prepared pizza or pasta. I will definitely come again and again. !..."

Robin

"---Entertainer accepted--- I have been here before and it is breathtaking, warm welcome on arrival staff is friendly and advisable, as we had a..."

Alex The Entertainer

"Loved it! The chicken risotto was excellent, the Creme Brulee was as good as I have ever had. The restaurant was vibey and awesome! The service was..."

Jaco De Wet

"What a nice surprise. The place was so quiet but we took a chance. Such good service, delicious food and delicious coffee! And to top it they have..."

Eleanora Bresler

"Best Italian restaurant in Cape Town. Top quality food and service. Pastas are top quality. Pizza’s are amazing. Staff are friendly. Very..."

Nathan Moses

"Possibly my favourite, go-to pasta place in the Southern Suburbs. I can always rely on them to make really authentic, delicious pasta and their quite..."

Laura Martin

"We have been here a few times now and the food has always been good.Greeted very warmly at the door and the place has a lovely relaxed..."

Chris Wray

"I visited here fairly frequently when I was staying in Newlands. I am a big fan of their pastas especially their ravioli. Pizzas are good. Friendly..."

Direshan Pillay

"yum!!!! first of all waiter was amazing (unfortunately I forgot his name but I'll be back again so I'll find out for you lol), ambience perfect, with..."

Jamie Jaars

"This is an excellent restaurant if you are looking for a Wood Fired Pizza, the only downside is that they are not halaal but the vegetarian offerings..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Great atmosphere and reasonable food. The lunch special is a particular hit. I had the chicken salad on my recent visit. The salad was very..."

Carl.herman

"Have always enjoyed my meals here. Service is top-class and food always of the highest standard. I usually end up ordering a pizza, which is always..."

Catherine

"My girlfriend and I squeezed in a quick lunch between classes. We went for the afternoon special. Service was quick, and pizza was really good...."

Marcio Lopes

"Dinner with company for conference event.A group of 50 of us were seated in the upstairs area, with a set-menu consisting of a choice of yellow..."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"We had a company dinner here a couple of days ago. Venue is lovely, we had the upstairs area to ourselves. Food was served promptly, we had a set 3..."

D

"My favourite pizza place! Consistently good, thin crust pizzas.My fave is the Basilico- with avo, bacon and feta. Their gluten free bases..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"We went there for a late Sunday afternoon lunch and found it such a pleasant little spot to enjoy some family time. With the beautiful backdrop of..."

Neil Smith

"Basilico is a very nice restaurant that caters to just about every one be it a big family or a couple looking for a nice evening the food was ready..."

Kelvin Vincent

"We're here at the moment and we've been so well looked after since we arrived. Johan, our waiter, greeted us warmly at the door and showed us to a..."

Tom Shackle

"Good location in Newlands village. We were a party of 6 and ordered a garlic foccaccio for the table. It arrived looking rather pale and undercooked...."

Adrian Kaplan

"I'm so glad I discovered this little gem tonight! We went to Basilico on a whim because it's close to home, but I think I'll be visiting a lot more..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"I had the chicken and mushroom risotto which was good but nothing too exciting. The prices are a bit on the steep side for what you get. Also had the..."

Sara

"I've eaten here many times. Pizzas and pastas are great! The Basilico pizza is my absolute favorite. Waiters and manager are friendly and attentive...."

Louise Alice Hurman

"After movies at Cavendish, we had an enjoyable dinner at Basilico - a perfect late spring night, gazing out over the square, stars twinkling above,..."

The Foodie Corner

"Great local spot for a decent pasta or pizza. Good service and relaxed atmosphere. We had the spaghetti with aubergine, tomato and zucchini (but..."

Jessica Stromin

"Planned to have a girls night out starting at Basilico unfortunately didn't know I had to make a booking for Saturday afternoon, the staff were..."

Natalie21j

"Always great food here, but the service can be a bit flaky at times. Avoid a table upstairs at the kitchen as this entering and exiting of staff is..."

Richard

"Basilico's is a quaint Italian restaurant with delicious pizzas and friendly service. The pasta can be a little bland, but Basilico's makes up for it..."

Mikaela

"Basilico is quite the family restaurant, but at the same time, it reminds me of a casual pub. It's always a good idea to make a reservation,..."

Meera Naik

"We came here for my mother in laws birthday dinner. It was lovely and warm considering the chilly rainy weather outside. The service was good and..."

Nicola Slyper

"I haven't been to Basilico in AGES & went there the other night with a group of friends. We were so impressed - great speedy service, food arrived..."

Lynn Boffa

"Had the lunch special at Basilico today. Really worth it for R60. There a few options, a make your own pizza with two toppings, some pasta's and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"We didn't have a great experience at this Basilico this evening. The takeaway queue for the pizzas was insane and the restaurant understaffed so we..."

Emma Bowen

"A narrow doorway to enter through, but once I did enter, I was overwhelmed by the pleasant Italian aroma emanating from the kitchen. The hostess..."

Raeesa Naik

"I have been utilizing the lunch time special at Basilico since its inception a few years ago, however, my lunch their today was my first return in a..."

BT

"What a lovely casual Italian restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and makes for a great dining spot from date night to dinner with the..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Basilico is a go-to pizza/pasta institution in Newlands - I've been there more times than I can count and have never had a bad moment. The..."

Rachel

"Really nice space and ambiance. My friend and I both could not decide whether we wanted a pizza or pasta so ordered both and shared it. We had the..."

Zanel

"Standard Italian fare, all good and fine BUT more to the point they have a solid wood-topped bar right next to the kitchen with about five seats and..."

Ben Rhys

"This is a lovely, spacious restaurant in a busy part of Newlands. The service is average to good, but what is lacking in service is more than made up..."

Andrew Treu

"Valentines day and some upmarket pizza takeaways was the order of the day! Basilico was both super friendly and super speedy with our takeaway pizza!..."

JonJon Clark

"I really love where this little Italian place is situated - in the bustling parts of Newlands.I also quite like the interior with the double..."

Jennifer Wrench

"We tried Basilico for the first time last night and had a lovely evening. We had a foccacio to start and I had the bolognaise pizza for my main. I..."

Cara Attewell

"What a wonderful evening out with the family. We decided at the spur of the moment to go out to dinner, driving around we decided to stop in Newlands..."

Cecile Jones

"Pizza was really decent the way they prepared the bacon was very delicious cooked to perfection. They not shy with Avo and other portions which is a..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"We visited at one of the busiest times of year, so it was packed and unfortunately service was slow. The waitress did apologise and I think she was..."

Julie

"I had the calamari pasta and it was the best pasta I have ever eaten. I am normally very fussy about pastas but I loved this one. The vibe is great..."

Laura Coulson

"Cozy neighbourhood Italian fare - great pizzas and pastas. Stay away from the steaks and stick to the Italian. I tried the Turin pizza which was..."

Ryan Goodman

"I always eat here when I come to Cape Town! They make some of the best pizza's in my opinion! Their pastas are also very good but I somehow always..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Our all time local favorite Italian restaurant! Well priced and excellent food!! We went for lunch (no booking) on a Sunday and I had the most..."

Sharon Malan

"What an absolute great decision for a Sunday lunch! Not sure what we felt like on the way there, but when the waiter suggested the lambshank, I was..."

Daneel Van Wyk

"I'm here at least twice a month, and once you taste their food you will be too! A table upstairs next to the window, is perfect to bask in the warm..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"We picked this place for a date night and were not disappointed. The front desk staff greeted us politely and showed us a table. My fiancé had the..."

Simone

"I had one of their lunch specials. I had the ham and mushroom pasta in a creamy sauce. It was tasty and was a good deal (at R60). Our..."

Eben Daniels

"Basilico is quaint and relaxed. Pizza's are thin and tasty. Good wine selection with excellent service. Fabulous little Italian place in the heart of..."

Lisa

"They have the most epic pizzas ever. And it went down especially well with the Waterford Chenin Blanc. I ordered the Rustica pizza, which..."

Anja Van Der Spuy

"Love this place. Such a lovely feel to the place with excellent food, especially pizza. Service a wee bit slow at times, but quality always good and..."

Jane Price

"I tried Basilico for the first time last night as I was in the mood for Italian. For supper, we had the spaghetti with prawns and the Turin..."

Chanel Pillay

"Edit edit: decided to give the restaurant another try and I'm glad we did! Best pizza I've had in years. Perfect thin, tomatoey base with fresh..."

Charné

"This is my boyfriend and my go to pizza place, and frequent possibly once a month. We absolutely love it! Thin crispy bases and a lot of whatever..."

Shauna Tweedie

"A lovely Italien place! The risotto is just amazing! If you like pizza they are really nice too! Reserve before because it is a very..."

Sophie Mamet

"Basilico was my student days, they made and still do make the best pasta in CT. Their sundried tomato pasta is to die for, plus they make the best..."

Kevin Scoble

"It is in a beautiful part of Capetown with an awesome vibe and atmosphere, the pizza was off the charts and the menus are creative, they have some..."

Gareth Ramsey

"Lovely atmosphere. Our waitress, Patience, was well clued up and very welcoming and friendly. Food Good - found the pasta under-seasoned for my..."

Courtney Alexandra Wallace

"I dig this place. It's very unpretentious and serves up some great food. I've had many ahmazing lamb pizzas here, but tonight I tried something..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Lovely little Italian place with delicious focaccia and yummy pastas! We were there during an international sporting event which was being screened..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"I tried Basilico for the first time about a week ago. They have good pizza - I tried the basilico one (their signature pizza), and my dad tried their..."

Rachel

"We had a family birthday dinner here one Sunday and it was the first time I have been to Basilico- I love Italian food and was not disappointed! The..."

Debbie Coulson

"I had the chicken gnocchi and it was superb, I would recommend it. Good service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely go back to this..."

Vaughan Coulson

"Pretty decent restaurant but I was kinda expecting more especially after the reviews I read. Was kinda disappointed that I did not have the..."

Tumelo | Selikane

"Our waiter was fantastic - Valentine's Dinner. I tried the lamb soup with the lamb of course - fantastica! Next time we should sit on that balcony -..."

Byron Foxx

"Basilico is lovely: cosy, intimate, traditional and very centrally located in Newlands (though finding parking was a pain).Meeting up with..."

Tarryn Bento

"In Newlands, nice nooky place, modern decor, food's good, service is good, Italian cuisine, pasta, pizza etc, spotted Jacques Kallis there, will..."

Sherine Groenewald

"Some of the best pasta, pizza and risotto is made here! This place must be like our second home, we love it so much! Warm/cosy ambience,..."

Gitan Naki

"This is such an amazing little place. Amazing pizzas and good wine. Booking is essential I've noticed they are always so nice and busy, good service..."

Jemal

"Not quite sure what the issue was, to be honest. I think it might be that the place has a big, chain restaurant feel. Everything about the..."

Allan Moita

"Basilico is an Italian restaurant in the heart of Newlands. Their food is delicious with a great variety of dishes to choose from - prices are..."

MelbourneLops

"Live nearby for over 5 years now but had never been to Basillico before. Went for the first time the other day and it was fantastic. The food was..."

David Brooke

"Had an enjoyable evening at Basilico, the food was great and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I had the special of ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce. The..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Had a catchup with a group of friends last night at Basilico. Although, I have been here before for pizza, I gave the steak a bash where I was..."

Tyronevh

"Good solid menu with many options. interesting and delicious lamb pizza. Otherwise food consistently good but we have not yet been wowed. We are..."

Ludi Cronje

"Great place, great food, fantastic service... Definitely going to be going back there as I really enjoy the pizza selection and they seem to impress..."

David Watt

"A wonderful feast of Italian delights at affordable prices. My first visit to this eatery and I will definitely be back. Great service by our..."

Leanne Davids

"This restaurant is one that I have driven past on numerous occasions without ever going in....so glad we decided to sample it's hospitality. What a..."

Brandon Mark Wynne

"Enjoyewd the food and service was excellent. Will definitely go back and recommend others. Pizza tasty starters really nice...mussels..cured meat..."

Lynne Wynne

"The best lunch special Ive had in the longest time. R45 for a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads or the crumbed chicken (my personal favourite)...."

Kailey

"Came here on a whim with no expectations. So glad we tried it! You can make your own pizzas which is a plus, their pizza bases are amazing..."

Michelle

"Such great pizza - vegetali from the menu was really tasty with super fresh ingredients as was the make your own spinach mushroom pineapple and egg...."

Mike3dvision

"This is a great restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food is definitely some of the best pizzas I've had in a while. I would highly recommend this..."

Byron

"Absolute favourite Italian restaurant in the area! Keep going back to order the same thing - creamy leek mussel starter and the basil pesto with..."

Genevieve Chetty

"Iv been wanting to try out this place for a while and was so happy when I finally did. The menu has an excellent selection and the coffee milkshake..."

Ariana Fredericks

"I only ever have the pasta when I go here and it's amazing. I have never seen this restaurant quiet so rather make a reservation. You don't wait long..."

Leigh-Ann Hindon

"Always a consistently good experience at Basilico’s. Pizza is fresh and amazingly tasty! Service is a little slow but the setting in the heart of..."

Matthew Eaton

"Recently took my dad for lunchtime pizza. The pizza was delicious and the service was great. I've been to Basilico a few times and the consistency in..."

Caryn Tiana Adriaanse

"Absolutely loved it! The balcony seating gave us a lovely view of the street below and the pasta was delicious (good vegetarian..."

Willem Van Ryswyck

"Best tasting pizza I’ve had in a long time. Packed with ingredients - bacon is not diced small and thinly distributed, plenty of whole pieces of..."

Nicolé Aimee Smith

"Great environment with great food. They have an incredible lunch special too. These meal options were R85 each.The food was amazing, however we were..."

Amy October

"A must try in Newlands, Cape Town! Cosy Italian restaurant with big affordable potions! Great service from a very friendly and efficient staff. They..."

Lee N

"Loved the experience, as always... I recommend the place to anyone who wants the chilled views after a long day at work! And they are purely generous..."

Tselane Mochaka

"You can never go wrong with Basilico… Either as a quick dinner for two or a family pizza evening, great food, great service, great..."

Sian Borrett

"Great chicken salad. The manager, she is super friendly and always smiling with her bright white teeth. She is awesome. I have been here many times..."

Thato Dichabe

"This was such a wonderful find! Tucked away in the corner at Steenberg Village is a well run Italian restaurant that holds tons of character..."

Lucille Divine

"Consistently excellent waitering service and food quality. A legendary Italian food restaurant that has survived the pandemic because of its..."

Dumisani Tona

"Basilico has its good and bad days. They are rather shy on their cheese for Pizza. Most of the young staff are good. We have also had to wait quite a..."

Jacky Geddie

Foresters Arms Pub

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"This star is mainly for the waiter that served us when my friends and I watched the rugby at Forries and his name is Hepton. He was friendly, polite,..."

Lauren Lyons

"Always outstanding! Truly fantastic atmosphere, comprehensive menu and mouth-watering food. Staff are friendly, efficient and accommodating. Lovely..."

Nick Bryant

"Nothing to improve fantastic indoor pub setting knowledgeable staff and exceptional service with an great variety on the menu..."

Kent Robinson

"Very nice place. Great food. Nice staff. And the fact that they alllow pets is awesome. Also the outside garden area is so..."

Ulandi van As

"It was an absolute awesome experience friendly and warm waiters, superb service, fresh grub and the best ever baked cheese cake. Love it..."

Monique Hoffman

"Wow, what an incredible venue to finish our BEAST trail run at. Brilliant, friendly service, amazing menu and excellent cold beer.Thank you SAB &..."

Trevor Trailrunning

"I have been to Forries both before the new outside area and more recently with the outside seating area as a staff farewell. Service was quick and..."

Direshan Pillay

"Very unique vibe almost like a classical english bar. Definitely worth a try. Lovely place to watch soccer. And perfect for group outings...."

Adam Sonday

"Had to visit some time on a Cape Town visit , lovely in and outside venue geared for large thirsty crowds , with plenty of TVs , food way above the..."

Owen Tennant

"It may seem strange to give a 5 star restaurant rating to a pub..... However Forries never disappoints. It’s quite simply the best pub there is......."

Nick Scott-Turner

"Such a vaaaab — you’ll hear this often from students who frequent this spot. And so it is. Their pizzas and beers are great. The outside area is..."

Scheritha Friedrichs

"Foresters Arms Restaurant and Pub in the leafy suburb of Newlands is probably one of the few places in Cape Town that still provides an authentic pub..."

Lauras World

"Forries is always a good place to come to to before going to Newlands or to watch sport. I recently went there on St Patrick's Day and get a terribly..."

Eben Daniels

"Got the friendliest welcome and the service was outstanding, Gerald was so attentive. The staff including the chef was attentive and accommodating...."

Shamera Daniels

"Love the pie day Friday special , pies are bursting with meat. Most of the R65 daily specials are well worth the price, big portions and generally..."

Dominic De Oliveira

"Nice sports pub! Gets very busy at major events. Food is very nice. Starters we had are exceptional. Chicken livers, jalapeño poppers, Simon fish..."

Ping Han

"I haven't been here in a long while, but really wanted to write a review about Forries anyway.I absolutely love Foresters Arms known to..."

Alexandra Magliolo

"Not just another noisy pub&grub, Forries is fun although it can get wild. They have a more than the usual "Rooibos or Ceylon" selection of tea and..."

Neil Roland Smith

"Ah, Forries. Great casual spot with a cool vibe serving good, hearty meals! Service is always good and friendly. Definitely try the pizzas - they're..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Went there for a friends birthday. Nice place for big crowds. Food and service were both good. Had the chicken schnitzel, really enjoyed it. Best pet..."

Priyanka Harry

"In the past I've only been here for drinks, so tonight we thought we'd give it a shot for a chilled Sunday night dinner. The..."

Francois Neethling

"We sat I the kids area at the back. A very well maintain playground but it got incredibly busy. Friendly attentive service from Thembi. I had the..."

Adrian Kaplan

"I liked this joint a lot lot! It was my first time at this hidden spot, its great for drinks and catching up with a group of friends, nothing serious..."

Mosa Mashati

"Best meal I've have in Cape Town this year.The service was great, as was the usual Forries buzz - but the food was impeccable. I had the pork..."

Kim Brink

"Never disappointed when I visit Forries, you cam order anything even the fish and wont be disappointed. Service is great and they have the hugest..."

Cptboytjie

"Lovely vibe and perfect spot to catch up with friends over drinks and a good meal! There's loads of seating, both inside and in the green garden..."

Tanweer

"After the Stormers match on Sat, a few mates and I went to Forries for a few cold ones. Their kegs are icy cold and their staff are friendly however..."

Joel Paarwater

"Still one of my favorite pubs great atmosphere and service. Big cold draught beer selection. Good food at pretty good value for money. Had the fish..."

Pieter De Waal

"Delicious Sunday roast. Lamb and gammon. Butternut. Creamed spinach. A mixture of veggies. Roast potatoes. Cous cous. Yorkshire pudding. Gravy. A..."

Bebz H

"I recently had late launch and I'd like to say the food was beyond my expectations. It was delicious and I don't mind going back. When I first..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"What a buzz! The place was very busy and looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. Beautiful evening and sitting under the trees in the corner of..."

Swazi Foodie

"Forrie's is by far one of the best restaurants in Cape Town. I have been there many times and always enjoy it. I've had pizza; hake and vegetables;..."

Liza Duckitt

"Almost everyone in Cape Town knows Forries. And experiences can vary as this place can do it all... Warm winter pub, summer outdoor family..."

Johnny Jol

"Lovely all rounder restaurant. Went there twice in one weekend! Lovely food, ambiance and staff. Great for kids, students anyone really. The outside..."

Aimee Smale

"I was so excited to visit Fories ! I've been so keen on supporting the local hangouts lately as I'm so accustomed to constantly dining out the..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Such a great spot to grab drinks and watch a game! There's also a really nice open outside area for sunny days. I highly recommend the pizzas. The..."

Mikaela

"Having this classic old pub in our area is a real treat and we don't go there often enough. This occasion was part of our school reunion which made..."

Derek Miller

"Legendary! A very well known 'go to' local pub popular with Southern Suburbs folk and visitors alike. A great meeting spot to watch a big screen..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Spontaneous dinner date on a rainy winters Sunday evening. Warm and friendly atmosphere, very relaxed and cozy. Pizzas are always a good option...."

Tamsyn Parkins

"Food was really good. They have so many banting/low carb options including dessert! My husband loved his meal as well and said the selection of..."

Amy Engelbrecht

"This is definately my favourite pub in Cape Town. It has a substantial menu with plenty of options and I've always been very happy with what I've..."

Marius Strachan

"Best banting pizza I have tried has been at Forries. And the regular pizzas are delicious as well! Service can be slow , but always friendly and the..."

Chetna Black

"Forries is great for any time of day, any type of weather and any occasion - drinks, lunch, dinner, Sunday roast, you name it. We came for a casual..."

Jessica Stromin

"I've had the schnitzel (large portion and delicious sauces) and I've tried their pizza on numerous occasions (can't complain). But I have totally..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Went here for dinner on Friday with my partner over the weekend. I had the gourmet lamb burger which is basically lamb stuffed with mozzarella cheese..."

Lisa Nyoka

"A place that is always busy and where the service can sometimes be a bit slow. The food is good and the setting and the surrounds are amazing...."

Raoul

"I absolutely and utterly love this place. As you walk into "Forries" .. You just get a waft of history and they haven't even told you the story..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"Nice college bar atmosphere. Sports bar, good for watching multiple sports on different screens. Fire place, family friendly. Alright food. Would..."

Atara Jaffe

"Forries is my favourite place to watch soccer at... on the odd occasion that I do watch soccer. The vibe is always infectious. I really enjoyed the..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Friendly service with some nice recommendations, we had the Platter For 3 which was more than enough food for two big guys. We had three different..."

André Stemmet

"Always enjoy Forries on a game day. There is a wide variety on the menu so you are never short of options. A few favourites of mine include the..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Foresters Arms is just one of those restaurants that you can't bring yourself to dislike. The staff treat you like family, and the atmosphere is..."

Raeesa Naik

"Forries has been around since forever (it used to be the overnight stip between Cape Town and Simonstown - it's that old!) Great vibe, good service..."

Catherine

"Forries is fun. The vibe is always there and it's a great place for drinks and to chill with friends. The food is quite pricy but it is decent so I..."

Emma Bowen

"Well what can I say! This is a vibey pub with amazing food, whether it is a good burger, fresh seafood, a lekker steak or a fusion dish!! They have..."

StuieMic

"What I like about Forries is that they've remodeled at least once in my lifetime, which means I get to go there and complain quietly to myself about..."

Ben Rhys

"We popped in for dinner with friends on a week night. We were seated immediately at a lovely outdoor table. The host that night was really friendly...."

Kelly Frielinghaus

"Do you like pubs? Do outdoor wooden bench-tables get your juices flowing? Do you like everything deepfried? Then this is the place for you! One of..."

Glen Loxton

"Great pub vibe in what is claimed to be the oldest continuously operating public house in Cape Town. The food is consistently good, where there is an..."

Chris

"This very popular neighbourhood pub always has good food and good service. Unfortunately it has recently become overpriced, which makes one think..."

Andrew Treu

"We popped in to Forries for a Friday morning brunch with the kids. They have a fantastic separate area for families in a shady outdoor space with a..."

Teresa Ulyate

"I was here over the world cup rugby period it's the oldest pub in SA the vibe on any sporting event is beyond amazing their beer is the best and..."

Scott Barrett

"So apparently the locals call it 'Forries'!? We were taken here by a very old friend of mine for a chilled sort of reunion - and it was the perfect..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"The most amazing food and service. I must say from the outside I just assumed it was average pub food but I was very wrong. The food was absolutely..."

Rachel Bright

"A solid favourite with the locals, both young and old. The vibe is super laid back but vibey as well - especially when good sport is on! (Make sure..."

Amy Bellinger

"Forries for a laid back vibe, great food and a place you'll want to revisit again and again. On a weekend make sure to book if you can, and if the..."

Megan Bellinger

"I came here with my mom and dad for his birthday and we had an amazing time! We sat in the Lower Garden where we could have our dogs and the setting..."

Elisabeth Manduell

"First time I've been hereVery nice atmosphere, looks very popularService is good, their fast with taking orders as well as brining your..."

Melanie Kanasashi

"There are so many craft beer. It seems cafe not resturand but warm ambience. It would be better breakfast and lunch. It has good location and roads..."

Ömer Albat

"Such a good place for Sunday morning breakfast! The service is great, with a very inviting atmosphere. Also great for lunch or just casual drinks...."

Meera Naik

"Always a favourite. Love the true pup atmosphere and winter warmth with a real fire, and have also never had a bad meal at Forries. Their pizzas are..."

Stephanie Venter

"Lovely English style pub. Apparently one of the oldest around. They serve Banting meals, including pizza. Best Roasted Jalapeño Poppers wrapped in..."

Ilse Liebenberg

"Always a great place to grab a few drinks with friends or enjoy watching the rugby. Ate food there for the first time and was pleasantly surprised,..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Lively & loud pub atmosphere on a rugby Saturday afteroon. The place feels like it has a lot of history to it. I would recommend the pizza, delicious..."

Lezandi Fourie

"One of those spots where you meet up with a couple of friends and hours and hours later, the table has grown, the pizzas and beers have kept flowing..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"I've been to Forries twice now...And what a great experience each time! My first time was in summer... My friend and I sat outside on the deck, drank..."

RhiannonForlee

"At first, because its decor/setting wasn't that fancy or 4 star-like, we expected it as a "normal" student pub and will be serving "normal" pub food,..."

Cassy Hsu

"My words of advice for Forries: book in advance to avoid disappointment, order a cocktail (the Tequila Sunrise is my favourite) and try the Louisiana..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Been there once for diner the service and the food was really nice but the vibe very quite!But get very festive on a Friday night for a good jol..."

Sophie Mamet

"I am not a fan of places that get crazy busy or crowds so I tend to stay away from Forries on a busy Sports day. That being said when it is quiet..."

Instaeatscapetown

"It's typical bar style food, but the vibe really is great especially on rugby days. It's the perfect place to park off for the afternoon and watch..."

Chad Michael Henson

"Definitely the place to go to watch some sport or if you have a large group of people looking for a good time! They have great food and there's..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"The thing I love most about Forries is that it really caters for everyone. Whether you're a group of students looking for a jol or a young family out..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Match day, the vibe is epic! If you want a very decent pizza and a beer, pull into Forries. Also nice to see some famous faces enjoying it too! Had..."

Peter John Yuill

"We stayed just around the corner from Foresters in a wonderful B&B and could just walk to the pub! It's a real , authentic pub with great grub! Had a..."

Debbie Coulson

"One of my favourite spots in Cape Town during winter for an afternoon drink. The staff are great and their new menu is wonderful. All the food is..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Love coming here over the weekends to enjoy a great vibe and some good beer! Have eaten here a couple of times and must say that their seared tuna is..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"Went for a Saturday brunch after a night of festivities. The place was overflowing with customers which is a testament to its popularity. I..."

Monicca Masetloa

"“Forries” is a great hangout! The place is usually quite full and don’t even try if there is sports or an event on the day! I had one of the..."

Ryan Harrison

"Wonderful student hangout but also caters for all ages. Enjoyed a very good Pizza , good service and festive atmosphere. I'll be going..."

Vaughan Coulson

"I think people come to Forries mainly for the casual pub environment and to watch a good game. However, I must say that their food is pretty amazing..."

Deee

"We decided to come here for our weekly date night because it always looks jam packed when we drive past. Thursday night was no..."

Cindy Alfino

"Sports and after work drinks. Its a great place with lots of character. Service is slow but they are always busy so who could blame them... Great..."

Renaldo

"This is the best place in winter when the fire places are blazing. I was pleasantly surprised by their cocktails. The portion size for meals are..."

Danielle Louw

"Great vibe! Love the atmosphere for watching rugby. Good also surprisingly good for a sports bar. They have decent portion sizes and are very popular..."

Magon G

"Surprisingly good! I say surprising because this is the place for rugby and beer, so I was blown away by the quality of the food. The baby beetroot..."

Lisa

"What a surprise!! Great wibe!! Cosy with lots of character. Great food!! Variety of beers! Excellent service. What more can I say?? Will definitely..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Informal restaurant/pub with a good and wide variety of food. The service and atmosphere is what you would expect at a pub. A great place to watch..."

Nate Kettles

"Had an awesome lunch today. I had the chicken and parma ham which happened to be a Banting dish. Great to see they cater for the Banters. My Banting..."

Phillip Black

"Forries has jumped on the Bant-Wagon and we couldn’t be more excited. I doubt there is a single person living in Cape Town that hasn’t been to..."

MelbourneLops

"Lovingly dubbed Forries this is a Cape Town institution. Awesome outside area which is well set up to watch sport. Great vibe! Some of the best..."

Laura Rice

"Forries is one of the great spots in Newlands. Like the recent refurbishment. This is always a great spot for a good pub lunch - menu items are..."

David Graham

"This is a great place to bring the family for Sunday lunch or to watch the game with a couple of your friends. Good food and warm and welcoming..."

Paige Ellis Green

"Have always had a fun time at Forries and last night was no surprise. I had the Banting pizza which was a little disappointing, but the atmosphere..."

Travis

"I have bee to the Forresters Arms or 'Forries' as us local Capetonians fondly refere to it. This is a true pub-style venue from the lovely outdoor..."

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