Cape Town

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The décor of this restaurant is chic and sophisticated. Timber and glass are the materials that have been used in decorating the interior. The place is luxuriant and quality food is to be expected. The sea food and vegetarian dishes are exceptionally good. The desserts are absolutely divine- the sorbets, crème brule and tartlets are all melt -in -your -mouth delicious. Cuisine: International Address: 39 Barnet Street, Cape Town Central Tel: 021-465-4909

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Nandos

Cuisine: Portuguese

Aubergine

The décor of this restaurant is chic and sophisticated. Timber and glass are the materials that have been used in decorating the interior. The place is luxuriant and quality food is to be expected.

Buitenverwachting

The setting of this restaurant is beautiful. Located on a wine estate, tables look out onto the surrounding vineyard. This eatery is popular amongst fashionable locals. The interior is beautiful and luxuriant.

Cape Colony Restaurant

This restaurant is located in the luxury Mount Nelson Hotel. The interior is extravagant and reminiscent of Colonial Cape Town. Live music is played in the back ground.

Constantia Uitsig

The location of this restaurant is lovely and tables look out onto the surrounding mountains and vineyards. This restaurant provides outstanding service and offers a vast array of dishes to choose from.

95 Keerom

Traditional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, olives, pasta, and parmesan are used in producing these delectable treats.

Haiku

This restaurant offers quality food. Dishes listed on the menu are diverse with everything being served from chicken, sea food and lamb to vegetarian delights. The food is spicy.

Manolo

The dishes served here are of excellent quality and are very creative; seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes are all listed on the menu. The desserts in particular are scrumptious.

Café Orca

This eatery looks out onto the surrounding beach. Whilst the interior is un-fussed and nothing special; the food is definitely to be looked forward to.

Wakame

The sushi, calamari, tuna and shrimp as well as the traditional Thai curries are mouth-watering, along with the sauces and condiments that go with these.

Rozenhof

This restaurant is very busy; very much a combination of the reasonable prices and the good quality delicious dishes listed on the menu. The soufflés, the duck and the fish are all tasty.

Ocean Basket

This cafe is very busy. The specialty is the excellently cooked and seasoned fish. The calamari and crayfish are delicious along with the sauces that go with them.

Melissa’s

This restaurant serves excellent quality traditional Italian dishes made with traditional Italian ingredients such as feta and parmesan cheese, white sauce, pasta, fresh herbs and vegetables.

Col’Cacchio

This pizzeria is well known for its deliciously fresh thin and crispy pizza. There is a vast array of toppings to choose from. The seafood toppings are wonderful especially the salmon one.

Kauai

Cuisine: International Address: 16 Vineyard Road, Claremont Tel: 021-674-0055

Tai Chung

Cuisine: Chinese Address: 17 Rosemead Avenue, Claremont Tel: 021-671-9486

Simply Asia

Cuisine: Thai Address: Waterfront Food Court

Flambo’s

Cuisine: Mexican Address: Victoria Wharf V&A Waterfront Tel: 021- 683-4131

Cape Town Fish Market

Cuisine: Seafood Address: V&A Waterfront

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African Cafe

The décor and the dishes are distinctly African and showcase cooking styles from all over the continent, from Kenya and Ethiopia to Angola and Zambia. Traditional spices are made use of and traditional ingredients used such as nuts and ostrich. The seafood and vegetarian dishes are particularly delectable. Cuisine: African Address: 108 Shortmarket Street, Heritage Square, Cape Town Central Tel: 021-422-0221

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Black Marlin

Located in False Bay overlooking the Indian Ocean the setting is beautiful. Seafood is the specialty here. The crayfish, mussels and calamari in particular are delectable. Prices are reasonable too. They also do an excellent chocolate mousse. Cuisine: Seafood Address: Main Road, Millers Point, Simon’s Town Tel: 021-786-1621

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