Explore food gems in the Mother City
DAILY GRUB: GET OUT OF THE MALLS AND ON TO THE STREETS FOR UNFORGETTABLE WINING AND DINING OPTIONS
Restaurants to fit all tastes and budgets.
It’s summer time in Cape Town – there are beaches to be relaxed on, mountains to be hiked and eateries to be explored. As the V&A Waterfront has a large variety of restaurants, it is understandable tourists head there for some culinary satisfaction. However, the rest of the city has so much to offer the hungry wanderer. Another way to enjoy the culinary crafts is to do it as the Capetonians do.
Here are some of the finest eateries off the beaten track where you’ll find the locals hanging out.
1. Bedouin Café & Deli
With recipes that come from the Bedouin lands, this lovely restaurant and deli adds a different taste to the Cape Town foodie roster. In just over a year of running, the venue proved to be so popular among Capetonians it had to move to larger, more spacious premises in the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. At Bedouin, all foods are prepared fresh daily and feature their delicious signature homemade labneh cream cheese. If you can’t get enough of the labneh, you can take some home in a jar.
Shop 24, Piazza Level 0, Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Cape Town 2. Bistrot Bizerca
Situated underneath Cape Town’s oldest vine in a pretty courtyard is the remarkable Bistrot Bizerca. Specialising in French cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, Bistrot Bizerca serves memorable food that is balanced and a delight to the palate. Tucked away in the historic Heritage Square, this little taste of France in Cape Town’s CBD is the definition of a hidden gem.
98 Shortmarket Street, City Centre, Cape Town
3. Side Walk Café
Although situated in Cape Town’s city bowl, Side Walk Café has a very chilled beach feel. It is cosy, has a great ambience, and residents love this place for the reliability of its dishes. With beautifully presented foods, Side Walk Café is a lovely place to sit and take in that relaxed Cape Town feeling.
33 Derry Street, Vredehoek, Cape Town
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The Test Kitchen
The Test Kitchen’s reputation is such that you have to book way in advance to savour its innovative menu combining old and new cooking techniques. Perfect for the food and wine connoisseur with an appetite for unusual taste combinations, this award-winning restaurant is well worth the trouble of getting a table.
375 Albert Road, Woodstock, The Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town 5. The Codfather
The Codfather specialises in sustainable seafood, serving up ocean nosh with ethical principles in place. Their sushi is innovative and you can choose seafood by weight, pairing it with a selection of South African wines. It’s great food that leaves you feeling great.
Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town