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£28 - £86
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Italian, Pizza
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed 14 November 2023 via mobile

We had a lovely evening eating fresh and tasty Italian food in Asta’s courtyard garden which centres on an olive tree. We were welcomed and served in the most kind and friendly way, and our food was delicious , clearly prepared with love and good...ingredients. Our pomodoro bruschetta and mussels were exemplary and our pasta dishes gargantuan and delicious. To cap a lovely evening, our host made sure we got home safely to our hotel. We thank you all and will return with pleasure. Do try this restaurant.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 November 2023

We had a family gathering dinner. The ambience is nice, the food was excellent and the staff very attentive. An all round good evening.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

From the outside it looks unassuming and small. Inside is an excellent Italian restaurant build around an open courtyard. Traditional italian fare and excellent service

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 5 December 2022 via mobile

If you going to eat here. Go with the pasta. Carbonara and Alfredo excellent. My Asta pizza was soggy based with no crispy egdes. We ordered this starter plate for two despite having no cheeses they still charged me full price. Service friendly but slow....No non alcoholic beersMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 29 October 2022 via mobile

Good food and service . Ravioli not al dente but raw . Did not complain - not in the mood for defensive mode from their side . Otherwise Nice flavours

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 1 October 2022

Faultless . Accommodating . Friendly . Best Italian in Stellenbosch . Good vibe . Good food. Good service .

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 12 August 2022 via mobile

Food was lovely. Service great. But why must the chef play on his phone and cook at the same time? Phones are carriers of germs…… urghhhh

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 20 March 2022 via mobile

What a stunning little gem in Stellenbosch. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience! Our food was mouth-wateringly divine, our server was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was just gorgeous! We will be back!

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 5 March 2022

Our group had a delightful time in the cozy, picturesque Asta courtyard. While my burnt butter, sage and bacon pasta was rather bland, a generous sprinkling of salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese remedied the situation in no time. The pizzas looked fantastic and the service...was friendly. The restaurant closes rather early (around 9:30), so be sure not to arrive too late, so as to make the most of your evening.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 20 February 2022

While the ambience provided a perfect setting for a romantic date, unfortunately the food was very disappointing. We ordered a pasta and pizza and both was completely under seasoned, lacked flavor and crying out for salt!

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 16 November 2021 via mobile

We had an amazing experience here as two avid Italian food fundis! We had the carpaccio and the panzanella to start, both were exceptional. Then we had the carbonara and the lardons pastas which again, were absolutely otherworldly. Our visit was made extra special by...the kind and bubbly service by Sue, whom I’d come back to visit time and time again due to her lovely attitude and clear passion for her work! In short, excellent food, excellent service, we will be back!!!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 28 September 2021

WOW WOW WOW !!! What a great first impression of this hidden gem!!! I am so pleased with the service tonight that I could not wait to right this review, I’m still eating and I just have to say from Front of House to the...back you guys are great!! The host himself is so accommodating and really made us feel welkom from the first second we walked in. Great work and value for money!!!!! You get more that what you pay for!!! Pizzas and pastas !!!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 14 September 2021 via mobile

Wow, wow and wow! What an explosion of flavour! From the starters to the main! Carpaccio and Russo penne pasta, recommended by Jan! The vibe, the food, the wine, the service 10/10!!! Thank you for making my evening one to remember by all!!! I do...recommend that you make a reservation!!!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 10 September 2021 via mobile

The ambience at Asta relaxes one immediately, enjoying the tree centered courtyard, the service is both attentive and unobtrusive. A starter of bruschetta is highly recommended. Mains of gnocchi, pasta gamberi, pizza and tortellini were all equally delightful. Completing the meal with tiramisu was a...non-negotiable.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 19 April 2021 via mobile

Absolutely obsessed with this place! One of my boyfriend and my favourites - lovely ambiance, super friendly and helpful staff and the BEST food. The pizza is to die for! Couldn’t recommend Asta highly enough :)

Date of visit: September 2020
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I can confirm our experience was sadly at your restuarant. Although I am an overseas visitor to Stellenbosch (28 visits), our friends who dined with us are local prominent winemakers. My comment referred to abrupt not... More
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ASTA ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Stellenbosch - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Asta Italian Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4