EAT & DRINK
Indulge your senses in Cape Town’s culinary scene! From fine dining in the city’s chic eateries to enjoying street food at vibrant markets. Explore the renowned Cape Winelands, where world-class vineyards showcase the region’s finest wines. Dive into fresh seafood along the picturesque waterfront or sample authentic South African cuisine in local gems. Cape Town’s dining scene is a gastronomic adventure, offering a delectable fusion of global influences and local delights.
THE BUNGALOW
This highly recommended local favourite has uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Experience luxury costal charm at its finest with this Mediterranean styled restaurant and cuisine. Come straight from the beach or get dressed up for a night out.
FYN
FYN redefines fine dining with its innovative approach to modern Japanese cuisine infused with South African flavours. Step into a world of gastronomic delight as expert chefs skilfully craft each dish using only the finest and freshest ingredients sourced locally and internationally.
LA COLOMBE
La Colombe has circled the upper echelons of the awards lists for over two decades. The stylish restaurant’s pared-down interior is the perfect canvas to conjure creative French-Asian dishes using foraged ingredients that they magically finesse into immaculately plated dishes.
ëlgr
Taking its cue from minimalist Scandinavian design, ëlgr is suitably dressed in a soothing palette of charcoal, black and pops of sage green and peels back from the buzz of Kloof Street to a plant-filled courtyard.
La Parada
Vibrant and atmospheric, you are bound to have a great time here. Enjoy a more casual drink or tapas style food after a day of wine tasting in the Constantia Wine Lands. Also visit the Bree Street Restaurant for a taste of Cape Town’s nightlife.
FOXCROFT
This elegant Constantia restaurant is great for date nights, the menu is thoughtfully prepared and exquisitely plated, while still delicious and approachable.
Salsify
Overlooking an exquisite stretch of the Atlantic Ocean in a leafy pocket of Camps Bay, Salsify at The Roundhouse is owned by 32-year-old Ryan Cole. A nod to its ocean-facing setting – and Ryan’s father who was a professional fisherman – fish features prominently on the menu, skillfully and sensitively prepared.
Chef’s Warehouse – Tintswalo Atlantic
Dining at the unique oceanside location of Cape Town’s iconic boutique hotel on Chapman’s Peak Drive is unlike any other in the city, with the Atlantic ocean right below your table. Using local and sustainable ingredients, this is a set menu of contemporary tapas made up of small plates for sharing in 4 courses.
Chef’s Warehouse – Beau Constantia
This boutique wine farm sits at the top of Constantia Nek, overlooking False Bay. Local Chefs Ivor Jones and Liam Tomplin offer an extraordinary set menu full of fresh new ingredients and innovative adaptations. Working with local farmers, all the produce is locally sourced or grown on the property.
Zen Zero
Zen Zero is all about the art of woodfired and chargrilled flavours. Their open-plan wood fired ovens take centre stage, with an entire menu centred around it.
Peddlars
This Constantia restaurant has become a landmark in Cape Town’s food scene since 1993. Locally source ingredients and suppliers, its diverse menu is full of delicious flavour. Pop in for a drink at the bar or enjoy an alfresco dining in the courtyard.
Constantia Wine Route
You are spoiled for choice with 9 different wine farms in this region. A firm favourite is Beau Constantia which we have mentioned above because of its delicious restaurant, but also worth exploring is Eagles Nest. Go for wine tasting in their beautiful leafy green garden, perfect for families with kids.