TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Forneria Italia

87/100 (4255 ratings)

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"Love the atmosphere, always feeling welcome, the food is the best in blouberg. love going there with friends and..."

Hanna Buter Potgieter

"As long as you dont expect promp service you in for a treat ! Food is real Italian and delicious. Place had been here forever off the beaten track..."

Andre Breytenbach

"Unpretentious, no frills no fuss hidden gem in Tableview. Very homey vibe. We really enjoyed our meal here. Had the Domenique pizza and fillet..."

Cherylscottalot

"I’ve been here twice recently for Pizza, and have not been disappointed. The pizza is a 4 plus +!This venue, between Parklands &..."

Wayne T.

"One of my faves. Amazing pasta and their pizza is on point. My go-to place for Neapolitan Pasta for sure and their desserts are my wife’s favorite...."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"A little gem in Tableview. Very casual and laid back atmosphere, although maybe the service is slightly too laid back but no major complaints. Pizza..."

Ruby Hammond

"Really tasty lasagna, first time I tried it was the other night and I really enjoyed it. The pizza and other pastas are also really good. I always do..."

Rose

"Being new to tbe area we decided to try this place for the first time after reading some great reviews here on zomato. We decided to share the parma..."

Chris Louw

"The epitome of "authentic" when it comes to Italian joints in Cape Town. Always busy and full of locals, it's not hard to see why. Friendly staff and..."

Lucianrajah

"BEST pizza and pasta. Price is cheaper then even debonairs pizza. I would recommend this restaurant. They take very quick take away orders. My pizza..."

Elena Belka

"Never disappointing. I only eat pizza about twice a year and this is my go to place. Thin crust and lovely toppings. Prices are right and wine is..."

Alex Bond-Smith

"This place has the perfect pizza base that you won't find anywhere else in SA. You will not want to leave any part of the crust. The pizza selection..."

Iva Lopes De Sarria

"This is the only place I order pizza from ( I'm gluten intolerant but I allow this 1 splurge ). Pizzas are made true Italy style! They also have..."

Anna Correia

"Old school Italian to the tee! Here is my verdict:Vibe = Family. Friendly. Intimate. Service = Fast. Honest. Entertaining...."

Alex Sanan

"What a stunning meal! Best pizzas we've had in years! Started with garlic focaccia for the table... and then I had a Parma pizza with extra avo...."

Jeanette Verster

"Great homely Italian restaurant. Pizza are excellent with a great base and that genuine wood fired flavor. Generous toppings good service and great..."

Jeff

"We moved to Table View in December and were fortunate to find ourselves within walking distance of this neighbourhood gem. The pizza is excellent,..."

Bree Street Brent

"Hallelujah I have finally found an authentic Italian restaurant in Cape Town!!!!! This place is such a gem and has the most important foundation..."

Sheryll

"I have been meaning to visit here for a good many number of years now having heard many wonderful stories about this little hidden gem and finally..."

Jess Styles

"Small homely place with excellent service ... Serves thin crust base pizzas .. Vegeteriana and Verona are worth a try .. The only drawback , do not..."

Suvendu Pattanaik

"Seriously the best pizzas in town, authentic italian, always fresh ingredients and very good value for money, throw in the relaxed vibe and this..."

Johan Naude

"What a pleasant experience we had last night on our first visit to this small neighbourhood Italian eatery. A very unassuming looking restaurant..."

Michael Hurter

"Love this place!! Great food, great service. We always leave with a smile. Remember to save space for dessert......the canoli is to die..."

Christelle

"Small place. Very homely. Excellent service. Very well priced. Good variety on menu. Great pizzas. Superb pastas. They only accept cash payments...."

Alan Tucker

"My second visit was as good as the first. Friendly service, helpful advice, excellent food! I've seen the comments about slow service and I've..."

Melissa Sanderson

"YUM YUM YUM!!! I know understand why people rave about this place!We are busy renovating our kitchen and been living on Take-Away's for now..."

Tracy Poulter

"What a gorgeous traditional pizzeria. This is a simple, special little place for excellent pizza/pasta and little hand made desserts to make your..."

Nicolett Schwarz

"I was surprised for a late Dinner last Friday, and drove all the way from Mouille Point to Table View. Upon arrival, I saw a quaint and authentic..."

Anastacia Candice Julie

"I went there within a week of their opening and I been going back ever since!The venue is great, they really did a good job with the..."

Alex Van Der Merwe

"The decor is nothing to go by, but their pizzas are amazing! This is our go to for take away pizza! They have a nice range of vegetarian pizzas...."

Claudia Emanuel

"If you love Italian food you must go there. Unfortunately payment is cash only, otherwise it would have been the perfect place... Good value for..."

Thomas La Mendola

"If you want some authentic Italian food and don't mind self service then you will love Forneria Italia. It is a very quaint and small family run..."

Ifeedmyboyfriend

"You got to have the Puttanesca pasta BRILLIANT!!. If you into red wine order a bottle of "The old man's blend" groote post 2014. Service quick and..."

FredMono

"We stumbled upon this little gem of a Resturant while on holiday in bloubergstrand. What a treat! Authentic family run Italian cuisine. Large..."

Megan K

"Best Italian Pizza in Cape Town. Friendly staff makes any visit worthwhile. Awesome thin base pizza, with lots of cheese. Well done to the..."

Johanna Rautenbach

"I would give this place a 4 for the amazing pizzas and pure Italian authenticity alone! The waiters are so cool and relaxed, but it makes service a..."

Megan Bellinger

"It's always a pleasure eating at Forneria! Their service is great and their food is even better. They have a wide variety of food options which don't..."

Liam Lloyd

"Really, really good Italian food. Don't let the decor put you off. Its one of those places you can go to for lunch and you stay until supper and end..."

Tami Magnin

"Can't believe I haven't rated them before! Forneria Italia is my go-to for the BEST pizza in town - I honestly haven't had better. The base..."

Natasha Silva

"I have to say that I had the BEST pizza I have ever had at Forneria Italia. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this quaint and homely..."

Nicky

"Best fresh thin based perfectly Italian pizza in the area. They made a mistake with one of the orders but fixed it within 2 minutes no problem...."

Beverley Du Plessis

"So this review is a a little while after actually visiting this little gem, but better late than never.I've been told great things of Forneria..."

Russell Soffer

"I have been to this restaurant at least 6 times and also ordered pizza take away. The pizzas are yummy always have the Modena with chicken gorgeous...."

Stephen Howarth

"This little gem takes you straight to Italy. Cosy and hits all the right spots. Perfect hosts accompanied with the best Italian food. Thought my..."

Rene Keller

"As far as local restaurants go, Forneria Italia would definitely be classified as a hidden gem. Although it's positioned in a less than ideal..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Forneria Italia has recently been revamped and repainted. A combination of homey and classy, it's the perfect venue for a relaxed evening of..."

Nikki Tromp

"Good, honest, homely environment and food!! Usually with restaurants if you don't see your waiter for awhile you consider this bad service but not..."

Adi Van Breda

"Fabulous service and amazing food! Really enjoy the atmosphere, the desserts are really really worth the calories! Recommend this place to anyone..."

Andrea Olivier

"I have died and gone to pizza heaven! Thinnest crust, freshest toppings, extensive menu, affordable prices. Favourites so far: Domenique and..."

Lissette Chetty

"So Italian their waiter/manager hardly spoke english! :) Pizza's don't have usual toppings not to fond of the odd cheeses but definitely make one..."

Manabout

"Really great, delicious and authentic Italian food!!! Wide selection of pizzas and pastas to choose from and very affordable. Definitely one of the..."

Kirsti Smit

"Such awesome service & delicious food!Please get an EFT machine. Cash is so 1950's. ..."

Wes

"This little pizzeria is the bee's knees. The small restaurant provides an intimate feel, the pizza is delicious and well priced, the coffee is..."

Annemie Rabie

"Decor-wise, Forneria Italia is as plain and simple as it comes, bordering on a little tired looking, but don't let it fool you or put you off,..."

Tarryn Bento

"My husband and i took drive and decided on Forneria Italia for pizza. We had their very popular Dominique pizza and it was all worth it! No frills..."

Bianca Hector

"If you are looking for a no-frills but authentic Italian experience then look no further. Excellent pizzas but leave space for their delicious..."

Neal Kernohan

"Try to look past the interior because believe me, the pizza here is worth the eye scorching decor. I cannot remember the name of the pizza we had but..."

Alwiena Van Veen

"The best authentic Italian pizza I've ever had. My favorite pizza joint for 2 years..."

Keelan Naidoo

"Only ever ordered take out, but they have a lovely selection of pizza's and the Italian owners are a breath of fresh air. Highly..."

Jonathan Garisch

"I have heard only good things about Forneria Italia. So when we craved pizza on Friday, they were an obvious choice. We made sure we..."

Piglet

"A good family place, with authentic Italian food. Pizzas are lovely & well priced. They also have bite size deserts for the person who wants to taste..."

Niki Fandrakis

"It is not everyday that a pizza beats me. Today it did. My friends had been before but it was my first time at this cosy authentically presented..."

Clara Correia

"We love coming to this down to earth Italian eatery. The food is ALWAYS fabulous, with good..."

Jacqui Bodley

"This is probably the best Italian restaurant that I've ever eaten in... Ever! Which makes me sad as the previous best was a top 100 restaurant that..."

Deelen Pillay

"Brilliant experience. Very cosy and true thin based Italian pizza - just the way I like it. The owner also makes sure that everybody is comfortable...."

Adriaan Bergh

"Thank you for hosting a much needed Mom's Night Out! I loved the casual warmth of the restaurant coupled with efficient service and delicious..."

Penelope Perrin

"Amazing food with great staff! The vibe is very old school but it is just great. The waiters are always on point and very very friendly. We seem to..."

Wilhelm Coetzee

"Authentic Italian food, amazing Pizza - they take Zapper and Cash, no card..."

Aidan van Vuuren

"Great spot for authentic Italian food. There is a great selection of Pizzas to choose from, every time I’ve had one it has been amazing. Pasta..."

Dominic Carvalho

"The best pizza I've ever had...."

Brian Fincham

"Good food, basic but enjoyable. Prices are very reasonable. The wine list is not very large so recommend that you take your own. Their homemade..."

Diana Olivier

"Awesome atmosphere.......very efficient waitress........lovely..."

veanne falco

"To this day this place has served some of the best pizza I've ever had. Went out with the family and had a very pleasant experience Come here and..."

Matthew Sheppard

"We have all tried new recipes, baked bread and experimented with peanut butter biscuits during lock down but when it comes to pizza and pasta, don't..."

Yolande Erasmus

"Close your eyes, go there on a sunny day and you'll feel like in Sicily! The restaurant is so typical :) the owner and waiter even have a strong..."

Remy Roux dit Buisson

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Alex The Entertainer

"Fair service and a really beautiful view. Was very impressed with the food during my latest visit. We ordered a spinach, feta and olive pizza along..."

Monica Fernandes

"Excellent food (I love colorful plates), great service - loved the atmosphere! Young adults and families with teens will will love it, the view of..."

Clarice

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Janomi

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Jaco Smuts

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Mariska Visser

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JG92

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Caroline

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Lucianrajah

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Karen Steenkamp

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Fi Fitzpatrick

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Claudia De Abreu Campbell

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Darren Franks

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Kim Austin

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