Discover Cape Town through its food, atmosphere, and exceptional dining experiences.
At The Molteno, we believe that discovering a destination is as much about its food and people as it is about its landmarks. Julian has curated this selection of favourite and recommended restaurants to help you find everything from relaxed neighbourhood dining and lively social spots to memorable seafood, international cuisine, and special evenings out.
Whether you are looking for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, a lively evening with friends, or a restaurant with beautiful ocean views, this guide will help you find a place to suit the occasion.
Enjoy exploring Cape Town, one restaurant at a time.
A Kloof Street address in Gardens, the neighbourhood The Molteno calls home. The restaurant's own motto sums it up: good food, good company, every day.
Wood-oven pizza and fresh pasta with an Italian deli attached, plus a shaded deck with a view of Lion's Head.
Seafood and sushi in Camps Bay with no printed menu: you choose from the day's catch at the counter and the kitchen cooks it to order.
A wood-fired grill with an unobstructed view of the Atlantic, serving Mediterranean and Asian-influenced dishes, with steak, line fish and a tasting menu among the highlights.
One of the city's oldest and best-loved Greek restaurants, known for its mezze and a courtyard lit with fairy lights on Dunkley Square.
Small plates designed for sharing, served at the top of the silo at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, with panoramic views over the city.
A Gardens steakhouse on Hof Street, known for flame-grilled steaks that are aged before they reach the grill, in a roomy, nautically themed dining room.
A nose-to-tail restaurant from chefs Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn, with a daily-changing tasting menu built on local, seasonal produce and a light, industrial 30-seat room around an open kitchen.
A Mediterranean-leaning menu with Spanish influences, paired with a long list of wines by the glass, on Sea Point's Main Road.
Mediterranean all-day dining on Bree Street, with handcrafted cocktails and music-led nights when the evening gets going.
A long-standing Gardens address on the corner of Kloof and Kamp Streets, serving Vietnamese dishes with Japanese influences, with views of Table Mountain from upstairs.
Portuguese cooking since 1988: garlicky trinchado, prego rolls, peri-peri chicken livers and grilled sardines in a lively, no-fuss room.
A Bree Street all-day diner known for breakfasts and burgers made with house-made extras, which turns into a bar once the sun goes down.
Modern Indian dining in small, tapas-style dishes by chef Liam Tomlin, inspired by the thali, a complete meal of regional dishes, on Park Road in Gardens.
Wood-fired pizzas, pastas and gourmet salads at the Foreshore branch, with an outdoor seating area and views over the waterfront.
A French-inspired brasserie on the Mouille Point seafront, with a glass front facing the Atlantic. Escargot, steak frites and bouillabaisse feature among its classics.
A Main Road sports bar with a pub-style menu, live sport on the screens and resident DJs on Fridays.
A long-running Green Point favourite on Main Road, with a Mediterranean-style menu of salads, fish, pasta, steaks and burgers, and both indoor and outdoor seating.
A meat-focused restaurant with Milanese flair on Kloof Street, specialising in beef, lamb and game, from the family behind the original Carné on Keerom Street.
An awarded vineyard restaurant at Constantia Nek, pairing local ingredients with French flair, with tasting menus as the focus.
Menus, opening hours and prices change, so please check with each restaurant before you go, and book ahead for busy evenings. We’re happy to help guests with reservations — just ask.
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