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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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Sweet treats
Here’s where to find the best cake in Cape Town, one carefully considered slice at a time
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Tea for two
Even Downton Abbey’s Lady Violet Crawley would blush at the direction the inherently English high tea has taken
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Cape Town: ready for ramen
A slurp-worthy guide to the finest ramen noodle spots in the Mother City
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East City Grill
Japanese precision meets South African flame at this slick new addition to the East City, where dry-aged cuts steal the show
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Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia
Dinner at Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia feels like a special occasion
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The Happy Rooster
Sea views and spicy Portuguese-style cooking make The Happy Rooster an excellent choice for a light bite after the beach
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Bistro Sixteen82
Bistro Sixteen82 delivers relaxed tapas, expressive terroir wines and a dose of Constantia Valley calm that’s well worth indulging in
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
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Philip Retief
Meet one of the Van Loveren 'four cousins', who have turned a family farm in the Breede River valley into a powerhouse of South African wine
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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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Durbanville Hills
Crafted from cool-climate vineyards on the outskirts of the Mother City, you’ll find a celebration of the Cape in every sip
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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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Pienaar & Son
Cape Town’s only urban whiskey distillery blends crafted spirits with no shortage of creativity
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