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The 50 best restaurants in Cape Town
From laid-back lunches to fine dining, or finding the best late-night ramen, Cape Town is always hungry. Here are the best places to eat in the Mother City!
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Take a bite out of Africa's culinary capital, with Time Out's expert pick of the best Cape Town restaurants, bars, cafés and more!
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Best high teas
If you fancy a cuppa, Time Out is serving the tea (piping hot) on the best high tea spots in Cape Town
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Best Italian
With its Mediterranean climate, vibrant Italian community and an abundance of local produce, it’s little wonder that Cape Town plays host to an array of...
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Succulent steaks
South Africa’s love affair with meat means you'll find a steak featured on almost any restaurant menu across the city
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Plenitude
Callan Austin brings a touch of refinement to a relaxed neighbourhood eatery in Stellenbosch.
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Farro
Looking for a date-night destination in Cape Town? You won’t find much better than Farro
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Una Más
This buzzy little spot on Sea Point’s Main Road has put premium agave spirits firmly on Cape Town’s map
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
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Fairview grows Regional Revival series
Fairview’s homage to the classic wine regions of Europe, reimagined through a distinctly South African lens
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Jennifer Hugé
Part sommelier, part alchemist, Jennifer Hugé continues to transform the role of beverages in fine dining
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The World's Best Brandy
Some of the world’s very best brandy is made less than an hour from the Mother City...
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Wine of the Tijger
Draped across the western slopes of the Tygerberg Hills, De Grendel is one of Cape Town’s oldest family farms
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Pienaar & Son
Cape Town’s only urban whiskey distillery blends crafted spirits with no shortage of creativity
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Cape Town’s FYN selected for new UNESCO sustainability pilot
Fyn is one of only four Relais & Châteaux restaurants chosen worldwide.
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All you knead to know about Cape Town's newest Focaccia Bar
A dedicated Focaccia Bar has opened in the Mother City.
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Arlecchino: Sea Point's newest dining destination
Tashas Group has opened their newest dining concept, bringing Mediterranean flair to the Atlantic Seaboard.
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A Squeeze of Orange: How to celebrate South Africa’s 367th Wine Birthday
Mark your calendars for 30 January 2026, wine lovers...
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Ladurée now open in the V&A Waterfront
The French pâtisserie’s arrival is creating a buzz among confectionery lovers.
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Asoka: A place of mystery, Asian fusion, and an olive tree
Consistency. Energy. Longevity. Vibe. This Kloof Street mainstay promises more than just a tasty meal...
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DUSK sets Going to the Dogs challenge!
This is a case of cuteness overload for a good cause!
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Foxcroft finds a new home
One of Cape Town's best-loved restaurants is moving soon, reopening in a fantastic new location!
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Amura launches at Mount Nelson: Cape Town's new seafood experience by Chef Ángel León
Andalusian-meets-Cape seafood dining experience led by the acclaimed Michelin-starred 'Chef of the Sea'.