Cape Town Central Restaurants

Best Restaurants in Cape Town Central, South Africa

Restaurants in Cape Town Central

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Scala Pasta / Bar
83
Italian, Bar££££
Reverie Social Table
395
International, Healthy££££
The Pot Luck Club
2,807
International££££
Dash Restaurant & Bar
706
International, European, Contemporary££££
Signal Restaurant Waterfront
603
International, European, Contemporary££££
Pigalle Restaurant
1,390
Seafood, Mediterranean, European££££
Bombay Brasserie
584
Indian, Asian££££
Baia Seafood Restaurant
3,421
Seafood, International££££
Aubergine
898
European££££
Chefstable Capetown
62
International££££
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Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
4,224
Steakhouse, Seafood, Fusion££ - £££
Mzansi
1,674
African, Healthy££ - £££
Reverie Social Table
395
International, Healthy££££
Miller's Thumb
2,300
Cajun & Creole, Seafood, International, Mediterranean££ - £££
Belly of the beast
181
International, Contemporary££ - £££
GOLD Restaurant
2,399
African, Tunisian££ - £££
The Black Sheep Restaurant
1,210
European££ - £££
Karibu Restaurant
4,482
African, Grill, Beer restaurants££ - £££
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
4,224
Steakhouse, Seafood, Fusion££ - £££
Signal Restaurant Waterfront
603
International, European, Contemporary££££
The Pot Luck Club
2,807
International££££
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Bukhara CBD Cape Town
819
Indian, Asian££ - £££
Gibson's Gourmet Burgers & Ribs
1,591
American, Steakhouse, Bar, Grill££ - £££
Mozambik V & A Waterfront
1,141
Bar, Portuguese, Dining bars££ - £££
Mzansi
1,674
African, Healthy££ - £££
Belly of the beast
181
International, Contemporary££ - £££
The Cousins Trattoria
691
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Romagna££ - £££
Karibu Restaurant
4,482
African, Grill, Beer restaurants££ - £££
Osteria Tarantino
500
Italian, Neapolitan, Campania, Tuscan££ - £££
Miller's Thumb
2,300
Cajun & Creole, Seafood, International, Mediterranean££ - £££
madam taitou
424
African, Healthy, Ethiopian££ - £££
Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro
243
Mediterranean, European, Wine Bar££ - £££
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Eastern Food Bazaar
710
Indian, Fast food, Asian, Middle Eastern£
New York Bagels
81
Cafe, Fast food£
Firefish
253
Seafood, Sushi, Grill£
The Poké Co. (Loop Street)
61
Seafood, Asian, Healthy, Hawaiian£
El Burro Taqueria
119
Mexican, Latin£
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Sotano Restaurant
409
Bar, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sushi££ - £££
Truth Coffee Cape Town
1,418
Cafe, Contemporary££ - £££
Giovanni's
515
Italian, Cafe, European, Deli££ - £££
Ginja
581
££ - £££
Cooked
144
Cafe, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern££ - £££
Origin Coffee Roasting
328
Cafe££ - £££
Hemelhuijs
315
Cafe, European, Contemporary££ - £££
Manna Epicure
830
££ - £££
Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room
524
International, Healthy££ - £££
Delivery Available
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Col'Cacchio Foreshore
619
Italian, Pizza££ - £££
Si Cantina Sociale
282
Bar, Contemporary, Healthy, Gastropub££ - £££
Posticino
840
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European££ - £££
Da Vinci's on Kloof
407
Italian, Pizza, Grill££ - £££
Damascus Middle Eastern Cuisine
45
Grill, Middle Eastern, Soups, Arabic££ - £££
Maharajah
210
Indian, Asian££ - £££
Rockpool
265
Bar££ - £££
Vintage India
206
Indian, Asian££ - £££
Outdoor Seating Available
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Istanbul Kebab CT
2
Mediterranean, Turkish££££
Gibson's Gourmet Burgers & Ribs
1,591
American, Steakhouse, Bar, Grill££ - £££
Mozambik V & A Waterfront
1,141
Bar, Portuguese, Dining bars££ - £££
Karibu Restaurant
4,482
African, Grill, Beer restaurants££ - £££
Osteria Tarantino
500
Italian, Neapolitan, Campania, Tuscan££ - £££
Iron Steak and Bar
278
Steakhouse, Grill££ - £££
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
4,224
Steakhouse, Seafood, Fusion££ - £££
Burger & Lobster
1,159
Bar, Dining bars££ - £££
Giovanni's
515
Italian, Cafe, European, Deli££ - £££
NV-80 Grill & Bar
1,364
Steakhouse, European, Grill££ - £££
Dash Restaurant & Bar
706
International, European, Contemporary££££
Top Restaurants in Cape Town Central
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Mexican, Bar££ - £££
Mexican cuisine with a creative twist graces the menu, featuring tableside guacamole, brisket tacos, and corn dishes in an upscale setting.
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Steakhouse, Grill££ - £££Menu
3.7 mi
Camps Bay
Carnivores savor the variety of quality meats, from hanger steak to Wagyu and pork ribs, complemented by a selection of sides and grilled dishes in a relaxed ambiance.
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Steakhouse, Healthy££ - £££Menu
5 mi
Century City
Ideal for a cozy evening out, this grill serves up a menu rich with calamari, pork belly, and choice cuts of steak, complemented by a selection of fine desserts.
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International, Healthy££££
Communal dining venue offering a five-course meal with local wine pairings. Features a social table concept encouraging guest interaction over fresh, regionally-inspired courses.
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American, Steakhouse££ - £££Menu
Featuring a menu of hearty burgers, T-Bone steaks, and tender ribs with a selection of sauces, complemented by unique sides like sweet potato fries and an onion blossom. Casual dining near the waterfront.
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Bar, Portuguese££ - £££Menu
Seafood and meat dishes take center stage at this harbor-view restaurant, known for its fresh hake and peri peri flavors, along with a praised coconut rice.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££Menu
Guests enjoy an array of traditional Indian dishes, including flavorful lamb shank and butter chicken, in a serene setting with soft music and imported Indian decor.
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African, Healthy££ - £££Menu
Immerse in a South African cultural experience with local dishes like beef stew and malva pudding, complemented by live music and a communal vibe in Langa Township.
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International, Contemporary££ - £££Menu
Seasonal and local dishes are the focus, featuring a surprise tasting menu with innovative options such as snoek pate and tongue wonton in a casual yet refined setting in District 6.
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Italian, Mediterranean££ - £££Menu
Family-owned Italian spot known for pasta served in Grana Padano wheels, homemade bread, and a mix of steak, seafood, and pasta dishes. The atmosphere evokes a quaint Italian village.
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African, Grill££ - £££Menu
Diverse South African flavors grace the menu, featuring game meat carpaccio, traditional bobotie, and vegan options, complemented by a selection of Cape Malay cuisine.
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Seafood, Mediterranean££ - £££Menu
6 mi
Kenilworth
Casual seafood spot known for its variety of grilled fish, calamari, mussels, and prawns, set in a homely atmosphere within Kenilworth Centre.
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Bar, Seafood££ - £££Menu
Oceanfront dining with a relaxed atmosphere, serving a variety of dishes including paella and tapas, with an emphasis on seafood. Enjoy the scenic views and diverse menu in Mouille Point.
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Overlooking scenic vistas, this venue features a tapas-style menu with dishes like risotto and freshly prepared oysters, complemented by a selection of fine wines.
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Italian, Neapolitan££ - £££
Authentic Italian fare, featuring homemade pasta and salads; highlights include octopus salad and tender veal dishes in a cozy setting with an extensive wine list.
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International, Asian££££Menu
7.3 mi
Bloubergstrand
Serving a creative tasting menu, this Blouberg eatery presents a fusion of flavors with dishes such as gammon, prawn dumplings, and a unique cheesecake in a theatrical setting.
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International, Contemporary££££Menu
0.5 mi
Cape Town
Blending Japanese techniques with African flavors, this venue offers a tasting menu that includes sashimi, ostrich egg chawanmushi, and vegetarian options in a setting with an open kitchen.
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Cajun & Creole, Seafood££ - £££Menu
Fresh seafood and grilled meats highlight the menu at this relaxed eatery, complemented by a variety of chili and wasabi sauces. Daily specials reflect the local catch, adding a dynamic touch to the dining experience.
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African, Healthy££ - £££Menu
Ethiopian cuisine takes center stage, featuring vegetarian and meat stews, served on injera bread for a tactile dining option amidst an ambiance adorned with African crafts.
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Steakhouse, Grill££ - £££Menu
Steak-focused menu featuring cuts like wagyu beef and flat iron, complemented by sides such as onion rings and mash. Guests enjoy the salad pairings and the finishing touch of salted caramel ice cream.
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Steakhouse, Seafood££ - £££Menu
Carnivore-friendly spot offering a range of game meats, from ostrich to crocodile, alongside fresh seafood. The menu caters to varied palates with both meat and vegetarian options in a minimalist setting.
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Mediterranean££ - £££Menu
Live musical performances and a menu with Mediterranean flair, including vegetarian options, complement the vibrant atmosphere and eclectic entertainment by the waitstaff.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££Menu
Authentic Indian cuisine with a creative twist, featuring dishes such as Pani Poori and Chicken Lababdar. The decor complements a menu that ranges from classic Indian flavors to Asian influences.
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Bar, Dining bars££ - £££Menu
Combining the simplicity of burgers with the luxury of lobster, this eatery presents a menu that includes flavorful burgers, lobster rolls, and a variety of fries in a casual yet refined setting.
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French, European££££Menu
6.8 mi
Constantia
French-inspired menu with a modern twist, featuring a selection of wine pairings and vegetarian options. Unique food presentation and a reduced menu cater to various budgets.
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African, Tunisian££ - £££Menu
Experience a slice of Africa with a 14-dish tasting menu featuring a range of cuisines from the continent in a tapas-style presentation, complemented by live cultural entertainment.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££Menu
1.3 mi
Gardens
Authentic Italian cuisine, featuring wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Highlights include arancini, seafood pasta, and lamb pizza in a cozy atmosphere.
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European, Contemporary££££Menu
8.8 mi
Plattekloof
Fine dining establishment featuring creative fare and an extensive wine selection, complemented by a picturesque view of a famed mountain. Sunset views add to the dining experience.
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Italian, Bar££££
Casual yet upscale atmosphere complements a menu featuring Italian-inspired dishes, from seafood pasta to Piemontese tartare and Sicilian cannoli, served with a sharing or a la carte dining approach.
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Tucked into a charming neighborhood, this spot serves inventive South African dishes, from kudu steak to fragrant fish curry. Patrons find a variety of vegetarian options and a notable wine list in a lively setting.
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French, British££££Menu
7.5 mi
Hout Bay
Nestled in Hout Bay, this restaurant serves imaginative meals with fresh ingredients, including popular mussels and fish dishes, alongside a historical setting with eclectic decor.
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International££££Menu
An eatery serving tapas-style dishes with a vegetarian slant, featuring savory pork belly, fish sliders, and diverse meat options in a dynamic menu.
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Seafood££ - £££Menu
0.8 mi
Cape Town
Specializing in seafood, this restaurant serves a variety of fresh dishes, from prawn arancini to seafood ink pasta and ceviche. Highlights include daily oyster specials and a selection of South African wines.
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Grill, Middle Eastern££ - £££Menu
Amid a Damascus-inspired ambiance, Middle Eastern cuisine takes center stage with fresh, authentic dishes such as kebabs and hummus. Generous portions and a variety of desserts, including chocolate waffles.
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