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The 45 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!
Food & Drink
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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The 12 best old-school classics in Cape Town
Cape Town’s restaurant scene is restless. Places open and close. Trends flare From wood-panelled grill rooms to family-run trattorias, these are the...
Nightlife
The 8 best hotel bars in Cape Town
There’s no need to check in for the night to soak up the glamour of the city’s finest hotels
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Cape Town’s 11 best restaurants for vegetarians
It's plant-power all the way with our insider guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafés in Cape Town!
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7 best spots in Cape Town for matcha
Here's the 'tea' on where you can drink the finest matcha in the Mother City
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CARNE on Keerom
In a city where restaurants come and go, a run of almost 20 years is pretty darn impressive, but it’s not hard to see why
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The Wes Bistro & Bar
At The Wes Bistro & Bar, winter is making a theatrical and somewhat indulgent statement
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Galjoen
This award-winning East City seafood restaurant is rewriting what a Cape Town winter lunch can be
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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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Pizza Connection
If you think pizza is “just a base with stuff on top”, Pizza Connection owner Enrico Di Giambattista will politely roast you with...
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
Shopping
Pay less for wine with these estate clubs
Join a club and open up a world of discounted wine, exclusive releases, free tastings and birthday bottles!
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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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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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Pop the cork on Palomino
This limited release offers a taste of one of the Cape’s most historic – and overlooked – grape varieties
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Latest food & drink news
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A limited-edition Chef Nokx pie is launching at the Cape Grace
Chef Nokx, wth her newly launched The South African Cook Book, is doing the most to make sure South Africa's food heritage is in the global spotlight.
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Raise a glass to these wine events happening in and around Cape Town
From celebrating Black women reshaping South African wine to honest conversations about womanhood, these events round off August on a sparkling note.
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JAN Franschhoek is back for a fifth season
One of the most exclusive tables in the Cape Winelands is returning to La Motte in September. Here's what you'll pay for a seat at the table.
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Stellenbosch Restaurant Safari serves up the town, one plate at a time
One dinner reservation that comes with a built-in walking tour and, happily, three chances to order something delicious.
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The Great Turnabout: When the winemaker gets in the kitchen
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in Paarl is hosting The Great Turnabout, a one-night-only Winemaker’s Dinner where the chef and winemaker swap jobs.
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The sober foodie's guide to spending 48 hours in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is more than wine country. It’s also foodie-adjacent, which makes it a unicorn.
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Kleinsky's has a new Waterfront address
The much-loved Sea Point deli launches a brand-new store this weekend… Go for the bagels, stay for the rugelach and leave with a babka!
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I did a fine water tasting. Wait, hear me out
When fine water tasting first became a thing, many scoffed at it as bougie and pretentious. I was one of those people.
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I went in search of Cape Town's best bunny chow
Time Out South Africa's Mervyn Naidu channelled his inner Elmer Fudd in search of the tastiest bunny in town.
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Pizza Shed fires up in the southern suburbs
This popular Cape Town pizzeria is opening a 130-seat restaurant in the southern suburbs, complete with a covered deck serving up mountain views.