We found ourselves in Cape Town for my partner's birthday. On recommendation from a local review we thought we were in for a treat = we thought wrong. The restaurant is in a very scuzzy part of town and from the outside looks like a crack house - we were leary about even getting out of the cab. You walk... more

We had read some great reviews on this restaurant but were sadly disappointed. It was only okay. There didn't seem to be any great atmosphere or ambience about the place. Our service was good and I had a fish dish which was very good. My husband requested the "spingbok" but it came our rare ( never asked how he wanted... more

Ginga is a popular upscale restaurant near the business district. The interior is unremarkable. Service was good, though a little hesitant to make suggestions (being often a solo traveler, new to an area, I listen to waitrons). I would describe the food as trendy fusion. I had oxtail soup and rabbit over chickpeas with potato cakes. Both courses were very... more

we ate there january and came back twice february great food great service the best the best dont miss it!! more

Food is average. Fish of the day above average. Very fresh and well cooked. Worst coffee this week. Waiter definite ADHD, running around and making everybody nervous. We left the place because we could it stand no longer. more

We were intensely disappointed in this restaurant. You enter it through a dingy alleyway behind a 'security' door and find yourself in a dark crowded room. Tables are dreadful. Small and far too close to our neighbours - it was impossible not to listen to their conversations - and with tables squashed together the waiters were constantly knocking into us... more

The best in Cape Town. Creative, tasty, nice ambience, good service. The main thing IS the food, not the blah blah blah. more

I would put this along with Shoga upstairs, into my top 5 for Cape Town more

excellent food, delightful decor, good service more