NOISY OYSTER
Read moreWith such a name, "the noisy oyster", this restaurant could only be opened by funky Capetonians, who pushed their delirium both "cool" and sophisticated. City dwellers had to find a little originality in this posh town. On the menu: exotic dishes revisited, influenced by "Cap Malay" cuisine such as massaman duck, seafood laksa, melting sushi... The setting: feet in the water on a wooden deck, pretty colourful fabrics stretched out, tables lit by colourful lanterns and a fire in the boma.
SERENDIPITY
Read moreHere we work as a family! This restaurant is one of the great tables of the region. Lizelle, Elsabe's daughter and chef decorated many times for her fine Sudafs preparations, is at the stove while Rudolf, her husband, unfolds the menu with an enthusiasm that does not seem to diminish over the years. The gastro address of the Route des jardins, which has 4 rooms of great comfort opening onto a large terrace overlooking the lagoon. For breakfast, the pancakes of the hostess, Elsabe, are worth the effort alone!
AUBERGINE
Read moreHoused in a historic colonial house, L'Aubergine is a renowned restaurant in Cape Town. The chef offers gourmet cuisine made with spicy South African ingredients and oriental flavours. A real success! Accurate cooking, strong flavours, airy sauces: the know-how of a great house and a sommelier's wine list. The chef does not rest on his laurels and is constantly concocting new dishes, including a lamb dish alongside strudel! Wide choice of vegetarian dishes. And we haven't said anything about the swimming pool in the garden!
THE POT LUCK CLUB
Read moreAfter the Test Kitchen, Salsify and Shortmarket Grill, Chef Luke Dale-Roberts opened The Pot Luck Club at the Old Biscuit Mill. A totally different concept, the idea is to share tapas around the table from 5 types of Asian fusion dishes. The "umami", which means "tasty" in Japanese, is one of the five basic flavours: sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Dig into the menu and discover new flavours of ultra-sophisticated and transformed cuisine. A gastronomic table not to be missed.
9TH AVENUE BISTRO
Read moreRight on the waterfront of Durban's harbor, the 9th Avenue Bistro is a bistronomic restaurant, as evoked by the gentle blend of bistro and gourmet cuisine. The plates are beautiful, colorful, nicely laid out and interesting on the palate. Here, facing the view of the port and the tall buildings behind, you'll encounter dishes that blend Asian influences in terms of cooking, and European influences in terms of flavors. Salty-sweet emotions, daring, a great address.
REEF & DUNE
Read moreIt is also a good address in Saint Lucia for good food at reasonable prices. On the terrace under a thatched roof or in the elegant interior room, you can sit down to enjoy fish, grilled meat, burgers, pasta, pizza or salads. Be sure to ask about the catch of the day. The plates are generous, the service well assured and pleasant. Like the other restaurants in Saint Lucia, the establishment is quickly crowded during the high tourist season. Remember to make reservations!
REUBEN’S
Read moreAll along Reuben's vast lengthwise hall, skylights are revealed through the high arched windows. This unpretentious but renowned restaurant serves light and delicious meals. From seafood tacos to fresh oysters, chicken curry or smoked ribs, all the classics are reinvented in the hands of the cooks at the Chamonix Wine Estate brasserie. If you don't know where to have lunch, try it, you won't be disappointed, that's for sure. Don't forget to make a reservation.
TOKARA
Read moreThe restaurant of Carolize Coetzee, one of the country's most promising chefs, located in the prestigious Tokara, an estate with a contemporary, almost futuristic design! Her menu changes with the seasons, with daily specials each more creative than the last. For starters, try the roasted Jerusalem artichoke with red bell pepper and sun-dried tomato sauce. For the main course, the appetizing smoked duck breast with spinach, pomegranate and marsala jus has already satisfied many a Tokara connoisseur's palate.
BOMBAY BRASSERIE
Read moreHoused in very chic Taj palace, Bombay Brasserie is an excellent Indian restaurant. Refined cuisine and flavoured including inevitable Chicken Tikka Massala, but especially imaginative combinations mixing Indian spices and ingredients, as well as local. The main dishes and menus are listed in “vegetarian” and “vegetarian” leaving to a range of dishes without meat or fish. Corn soup is a delight. The lights are dimmed, the intimate atmosphere, a little ceremonious services, salted prices, but the very fine cuisine.
BIESMIELLAH
Read moreThe best restaurant in Bo Kaap for the malaysian gastronomy. This community down from the Asian slaves of cape combines oriental flavours with India and southeast Asia with the african ingredients. We recommend you order several dishes to share them, in order to enjoy a maximum of specialities. Meats cooked biryani, an oriental spices marinade, in Kalya curry, and typical dishes of the community, including the denning vleis or the bobotie. A very simple, affordable family restaurant. Opportunity to takeaway.
BELUGA
Read moreBeluga is the name of a large grain caviar that can be ordered in this renowned restaurant in Cape Town. Very fashionable, he has already welcomed Bill Clinton, Samuel L. Jackson and Tiger Woods. The lighting is soft and the romantic atmosphere. Some of the rooms offer a bit of a overrated atmosphere, but the fusion kitchen is tasty. Cocktails and sushi at half price before.
THE SPICE ROUTE
Read moreA restaurant installed in a superb estate, we cross the vineyards to reach the castle famous for its red wines, and in particular its remarkable Syrah. At The Spice Route, local cuisine is served with a variety of local wines, or you can enjoy the pizza and burger bar. The large terrace opens onto the surrounding landscape, with fields, vineyards and mountains in the distance. It's so nice to live in the open air! There is also a chocolate factory and a bar where you can buy different types of biltongs and dried meat.
DEN ANKER
Read moreA Belgian restaurant must serve good mussels, and this one honours the tradition! The sunny terrace at the water's edge is very pleasant and offers an absolutely superb view of Table Mountain. Den Anker also has a very nice collection of Belgian beers in bottles and on draught, but also in the form of a tasting. And what else? Norman fish soup, tartars, marrow bones, Belgian chocolates. A detour into the bonhomie of the flat country, but all under the sun of beautiful Cape Town.
ADDIS IN CAPE
Read moreAn Ethiopian restaurant, that's a change from steak houses. The flavours of this country, known for being spicy and rich in aromatic herbs, are here revisited in an Eastern, Western and African way. The dishes, which are eaten with the fingers, are served on pretty traditional tables called "mesob". There is a wide choice of vegetarian dishes. The service is slow, but the cuisine is fantastic. Be careful, the spicy dishes are very strong. Ask for "mild" if you are not used to it, and it is already more than spicy enough, believe us!
DIGGER’S RETREAT
Read moreA historical and very traditional stopover for South African travellers, a way to enjoy a grilled meat, Mozambique-style chicken liver or beautiful homemade pies, while taking a look at the works of the legionary painter Genal. The Digger's Retreat is very busy at weekends. If you wish to stay on site and take advantage of the opportunity to discover the area around the historic town of Barberton, there are a few modest rooms, rondavels or campsites to welcome you on site.
ROMA REVOLVING RESTAURANT
Read moreThe Roma Revolving Restaurant is nestled high perched on the huge John Ross House Tower. Here reigns then the only revolving restaurant in Natal and one of the 32 in the world. The menu is Italian and French, with Valle d'Aosta-style mushrooms, veal piccatas, and a trolley of spectacular desserts. In the evening, the view is extraordinary and sparkling over the city in its beautiful light that stretches some 136 metres below.
LINGER LONGER
Read moreMinisters and big bosses speak here aloud and know the valuable offerings of a very @ brigade. Specialties of the Anglo-Asian dress market for the most demanding. Closed Saturday noon and Sunday. For a much more relaxed atmosphere, the bistro version, next to Turtle Creek Winery (Tel 011 884 0466), closed on Sunday evening.
CIRCLE
Read moreModeuse and goûteuse (this is the "and" that counts!), this address is a form of guarantee: potentially colors clientele and cosmopolitan food more pleasant than scholarly. Bar in Champagne and Martini. Closed Sunday evening and Monday.
THE FOOD BOX
Read moreThis is the new trendy place in the Dunkled West neighborhood where young and old alike can enjoy fresh, delicate food from all over the world. The concept is simple: several gastronomic stands share the space and you order according to your desires before settling down on large convivial tables. You can choose between Japanese, Mexican, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. For dessert or as a snack, don't miss the gourmet waffles from Ms. Waffles, served in an original way, in sticks and dipped in Belgian chocolate.
LA PERGOLA
Read moreItaly invites itself to Johannesburg with this restaurant of Italian specialties which, since its opening in 2022, has conquered many locals with its tasty and hearty dishes. Of course, on the menu, you will find the unavoidable Italian dishes, pasta and pizzas! The latter are cooked over a wood fire for a crispy dough. Soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches and other hearty dishes complete the menu dedicated to the flavors of Italy. Some good Italian wines to accompany your dishes. Pleasant service.