Northern Suburbs Restaurants

Located in the Tygervalley Waterfront, Asian Asia’s prime lakeside location makes an ideal setting dining alfresco on the water’s edge. The interior remains cosy and intimate, perfect for a romantic dinner. A variety of Asian food spills off the menu offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai with plenty of seafood and vegetarian options too. Begin with a hot starter and selection of tempura, dim sum, spring rolls and soups. Main course dishes range from chicken or seafood teppanyaki and classic Asian dishes such as sizzling beef on a hot plate and crispy duck, including seafood combos and myriad of noodle dishes. Dine overlooking the lake or treat someone special to a romantic dinner at Asian Asia, Tigervalley.

Set in a beautiful avocado-coloured Victorian house, Avocado Restaurant proffers the perfect winter setting and refreshing summer ambiance over breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu caters with a wide range of comfort food and a well-chosen wine list served by friendly attentive staff. The welcoming venue extends a child friendly setting and makes an ideal setting for languid lunches on the wide wrap around veranda or nestled in the lovely alfresco garden. Winter seeks comfort, warmth and cosiness curled up next to a crackling wood burning fire on comfortable sofas soaking up the homely ambiance.

Housed inside an old Victorian house, dressed in basic almost retro décor, dishes are made to order, fresh and tasty with no added MSG – ever! The authentic flavours include spicy Schezuan choices and traditional favourites from the set menu. Described by some as tantalizing, dishes are expertly prepared by a Beijing trained chef who favours attention to detail.

A versatile and elegant venue perched atop one of the highest hills in the Northern Suburbs, Bloemendal Restaurant is the place to be at for whatever you are after of a dining experience. The evenings are filled with entertainment from guest speakers, dancing, music and singing and with warm and attentive hospitality, you won’t want to miss out on a night at the Bloemendal Restaurant.

Cafe Bellarosa boasts a relaxing and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy delectable dishes from an extensive menu. Impeccable standards of service make for a stress-free time for diners while they feast on farm-style breakfasts, sumptuous lunches or teatime treats. All portions are generous and great value for money. Roll-up blinds open the cafe up to make it bright and breezy in summer and a fireplace along with heaters keep patrons warm on cold winter days. There is also sheltered courtyard complete a play area to keep the kids happy. A perfect venue for whatever you fancy, Cafe Bellarosa is a must-try.

From authentic wood-fired pizzas, steaks and even pasta and seafood, diners enjoy the no frills dining complimented by friendly service and excellent prices. Located in the Plattekloof Centre, Cafe Chameleon boasts authentic wood-fired oven thin-based pizzas that are both hearty and tasty, and even caters for quick coffees or sweet indulgences.

Slightly quirky and romantic, Café Delicieux can be found in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Serving delicious salads and real comfort food, sumptuous breakfasts, high teas and lunches, diners enjoy perusing the delicious a la carte menu. Try their delicious salads with chicken, penne and roasted baby tomatoes, open gourmet sandwiches with fillet and rocket and fragrant range of China teas, some scented with rose petals and delectable home-made cakes.

Enjoy your favourite Mexican dishes at this lively restaurant set in a popular and vibrant nightspot. Mexican sombrero displays adorn the well appointed interior as well as a proud Mexican flag. The food is delectable and offers everything you could want from an authentic Mexican menu. A buzzing atmosphere ensures that your Mexican experience at Cantina Tequila will be one to repeat.

Nestled inside the Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, Casa’s eclectic décor and large vibrant artwork mingled with attractive furniture sets the tone for any occasion dining. The menu is versatile and focuses on international flavours, seafood and grills, enjoyed by friends and family. Try their signature dish Casa Chicken cooked to authentic Mozambican style flavours with choice of Lemon and Herb or peri-peri. Served with a choice of chips, rice, salad, grilled veggies or mash potato.

Located on Nitida Wine far in the scenic Durbanville Valley is Cassia Restaurant. With stunning natural surroundings, diners can take in the beauty of the area as they feast on delicious food and drink superb award-winning wines. Set in a classic Cape Heritage style building, diners can relax in elegance inside or on warmer days, the deck provides an enjoyable al fresco experience. Take some time out in the Durbanville Winelands to sample the delights that Cassia Restaurant has to offer.

This unique South African franchise was inspired by South African wines, as well as the charm of the Cape and Boland. Our cellars reflect this influence in the variety of Cape and Boland wines that we stock. The décor at the De Kelder Restaurant is thoroughly indigenous as everything was locally designed and manufactured. Top wine estates display their wines in stylish back-lit cabinets with various pictures of the wine estates in the background. The restaurant boasts a stylish bar and a big screen for watching sport events. The food is a celebration of the Cape’s cosmopolitan influences. An extensive a la carte menu caters for everyone’s needs, as well as the set menus for large groups and functions. The deep-fried camembert starter is crusted with sesame and poppy seeds, giving a new twist to this popular dish. All the meat lovers can sink their teeth into one of the Cape’s best Chateaubriand steaks. De Kelder Restaurant and Winery has irresistible specials throughout the week.

Housed in an original farmhouse dating back to 1677, and looking out onto the majestic Hottentots Mountain range, it’s easy to understand why this bistro bustles with satisfied palates. The interior boasts lovely wooden floors, whitewashed walls and a roaring winter fire made even more comfortable by the lingering aroma of the pizza oven. The menu enjoys classic dishes with a contemporary French and South African twist. Start with a flavourful cheddar and spinach soufflé, and the Camembert wrapped in phyllo pastry served with caramelised pecans and a spicy tomato coulis. The signature crispy half-duck is a must try, succulent and rich, perfectly paired by the tangy berry jus. Vegetarians can enjoy the delicious feuilletée of mushroom, butternut, chevin and phyllo served on a sweet tom yum sauce.

At Die Boer you can experience the "creme de la creme" of South African music, comedy and theatre productions whilst enjoying a great meal in a warm, comforting and superb acoustic environment. Just a 20-minute drive from Cape Town city centre gets you to one of the best dinner-theatre and live entertainment venues in the Western Cape.

Located in Tyger Valley, Eastwoods tantalizes with an array of salads and light lunches, even traditional pub lunches. Relaxed drinks call for wood-fired pizzas while sipping cocktails or a cold draught on the patio. Enjoy the panoramic views of Durbanville Hills and Table Mountain indulging on bangers and mash complimented or signature T-bone steak served with either chips, mashed potato or pap and sous.

Located in the Northern Suburbs, Encore accommodates 80 people seated and 150 cocktail including a dance floor. The up market and trendy atmosphere enjoys good food and excellent service with views of Table Mountain and Table Bay. The menu covers Mediterranean and South African cuisine and caters for a wide variety of functions starting with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The spacious self-service restaurant and enclosed courtyard provide casual dining options. The menu has a South African influence and changes on a daily basis serving a variety of light meals and all day breakfasts. Choose from the beef lasagna, bobotie, curries, to grill specials, toasted treats and open sandwiches, and a large selection of double layer freshly baked cakes, and oven hot muffins or sweet or savory scones perfect for tea time. Located in the Tiger Valley Centre, Green Valley is a quick bite, a languid lunch or quite meeting place.

Greens’ excellent reputation was created in the southern suburbs and city bowl of Cape Town, and has now reached the northern suburbs. The restaurant has become a preferred dining experience in the northern suburbs for the local residents and business clients. The layout and design reflects that of the Greens culture integrating natural materials, including wood and stone, to create the stylish look the restaurant is known for. The spacious interiors consist of a lounge area and sheltered courtyard. The lounge expresses an informal and relaxed atmosphere enhanced by the comfortable couches and coffee tables. Enjoy a cup of excellent Italian coffee in the lounge or a leisurely breakfast in the courtyard. The bar area has plenty of seating for those wanting to have a pre-dinner drink or a refreshment at lunch. The bar is fully stocked and has a wide variety from which to choose. Greens are noted for their substantial choice of breakfasts to cater for hearty appetites as well as the more health conscious. Choose from an endless variety of combinations such as eggs benedict, traditional English with all the trimmings, scrambled eggs with salmon, to mention but a few of the options available. Throughout the day choose from a selection of open sandwiches and ciabattas.

At Hillcrest Restaurant things are kept very relaxed and informal, with an upmarket flare. Your first step inside this restaurant will make you feel as if you've stepped out of the busy city life, and into an Mediterranean dream! The surrounding hills embrace the small restaurant, tucking it away, making it cosy and comfortable with a spectacular view. Come enjoy the hearty soups, home-made breads and hot meals during wintertime. With friendly staff, you will feel like you're in the comfort of your own home. The breathtaking view is stunning especially during summer and it is impossible to pass up the opportunity of spending good solid time with friends and family, sipping fine wines on the welcoming veranda.

The interior soothes and relaxes with dark wooden polished floors, raw concrete pillars and face brick walls heightened with carved wooden plaques and rich oxblood red leather booths extending privacy with high backrests. The menu goes full throttle into American favourites like buffalo chicken wings with blue-cheese sauce and prawn gumbo for starters. Meat offerings make a grand performance from tender Chalmar steaks, flame-grilled to perfection and smokey, barbequed baby-back ribs. Meat platters make dining easy for those who cannot decide piled high with thin-cut French fries, crispy onion rings, corn on the cob and a selection of signature meats served with a tangy wholegrain mustard sauce. Round off your meal with a baked cheesecake or the key-lime pie and a nice bottle of wine.

For good, wholesome food done the Italian way in a family-run restaurant, try La Masseria. The setting perfectly complements the theme with the restaurant being situated within an old Evertsdal Estate wine cellar dating back to 1680. Enjoy delicious food and stunning views in true Italian hospitality at La Masseria.

The versatile seating invites sushi dining at the sushi bar, inside tables in the spacious interior or alfresco dining on the covered veranda or outside deck scattered with umbrellas. Inside, large folding doors create a feeling of space and invite the outside in, while diners indulge in sushi, seafood, Mediterranean and tapas. Try Mediterranean tapas dishes such as homemade fish cakes, pickled fish, Portuguese sardines and calamari salad. The fresh fish counter swims with fresh fish daily and expert fishmongers prepare and fillet fish, and advise on cooking and preparation. Expect prawns, langoustines, mussels, line fish, crayfish, calamari and oysters. For starters try the sushi or mussels and the tapas dishes and mains the seafood platter or giant Tiger Prawns cooked on the coals. For dessert lovers the choco hot pot (made with Lindt chocolate and mascarpone) comes highly recommended, or the halva ice cream. Lemon Butta is provides a well-rounded eating, shopping and socializing experience in the heart of Belville.

Enjoy an evening of decadent extravagance and burlesque-style entertainment at Madame Zingara.A dining experience full of fantasy and the most exciting entertainment acts around awaits you at this touring venue that has been going strong for the last 80 years!Patrons are treated to sumptuous dishes while they relax and enjoy entertainment from performers like the fearless acrobats, from within one of the last mirror tents in existence. The hospitality is impeccable and entertaining in itself! Touring in Cape Town from June to August and then in Johannesburg from October to December, make a date to join in the unique dining experience that is Madame Zingara!

A magical haven brimming with freshly baked treats, Our Place charms with an alfresco tea garden lit by mystical fairy lights suspended from a tree and lanterns dimly lighting the skyline. Exuding an old world ambiance with a touch of enchantment, diners relax and soak up the refreshing surrounds enjoying mouthfuls of pleasure ranging from cakes, light lunches and even entertainment for the little ones.

Set in the heart of Durbanville, this charming and elegant dining experience captures the mood with crystal chandeliers, real napkins, beautiful décor and excellent but pricey wine list. Savour international cuisine enjoyed over lunch or dinner. Try the fish cakes, deliciously light, served with piquant white sauce, or the beef tongue with olives and capers. Proceed to slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, garlic and red wine jus (to die for) or the pan-fried venison with fondant potatoes and champagne sauce. Round off your meal with the Gorgonzola ice cream layered in green fig preserve. Pistachio delights the palate and pampers with true comfort and style.

With a unique menu and scenic surrounds, Poplar’s Restaurant is an idyllic place to dine away some time. An ambience of elegant relaxation creates an ideal setting for an intimate dining experience and for those who can’t do without the Sunday braai, there is a lunch braai area just for that. Spend some time in the stunning wine lands of Durbanville at Poplars Restaurant.

This home-away-from-home eatery promises casual and excellence in dining serving the best steaks, fish and cakes. Choose your dining mood from the numerous dining rooms, enjoy a drink at the busy bar or curl up to the roaring winter fire with a glass of red wine or hot chocolate. The idyllic garden setting set under old oak trees invites summery alfresco dining while children dash and play in the child friendly out/in door facilities.

Located in Belville, this casual diner caters for business diners, families and lazy get-togethers. Dine on the patio or within the 50’s inspired décor, complete with dining booths and a trip through nostalgia. The menu proffers global and international cuisine with a touch of American including weekly specials. But their trademark meal is by far the wholesome, hearty burger. Expect pure beef patties, layered with Yankee doodle, cheese, bacon and cheese, Mexican, hula (with pineapple ring) and chilli chicken. The service is friendly and efficient and wine list limited, serving by bottle and glass.

Located upon the Nitida Wine Estate in Tigervalley, Tables @ Nitida beacons palates from far and wide, who enjoy their natural, healthy and delicious food. The menu inspires and excites with a Mediterranean flair and café style ambiance enjoyed across sprawling lawns and relaxed interior. Relax with a freshly baked muffin, a newspaper or savour a 'home-cooked' meal for lunch with a glass of wine. An alfresco paradise, Tables @ Nitida is the place to be for healthy, nutritious and inspiring cusine.

For delicious, authentic Thai cusine, try Thaifoon in Bellville. Situated in a convenient spot within the Northern Suburbs and boasting a friendly and lively atmosphere, this restaurant is a must-try for couples and families alike. The vast menu proffers superb authentic Thai food, created with passion and dedication by the talented team behind the scenes. More than just a restaurant, there is frequent entertainment on chosen Saturday nights as well as the opportunity to learn how to create some of the fantastic dishes at the Chiang Mai Thai Culinary School. A brilliant experience all-round, Thaifoon is well worth a visit.

The contemporary and relaxed bistro setting is the perfect location for lazy lunches and romantic dinner. The menu focuses on fresh local produce and a stunning range of wines. Wrapped by spectacular glass walls that reveal stretching vistas to the sea and over the hills to the distant mountain, The Eatery creates a sense of well-being and relaxation surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Enjoy a relaxed day out with family or friends or indulge over a romantic dinner at The Eatery in Durbanville.

Relax in the chilled ambiance set around historic Cape Town’s traditional architecture dining on hearty breakfasts or succulent burgers and cooling drinks. Start the day with a breakfast Flap Jack topped with bacon and drizzled with maple syrup. Or choose the popular Fan Boyz Burger topped with bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese and sauce. If burgers aren’t your thing then try Grilled Fillet Steak served with mushrooms, onion, mozzarella and croquette potatoes. Dine in relaxed surrounds in an ambiance nostalgic of bygone days at the Golden Anchor, Grand West Casino.

Upon arrival, the bustling dinner ambiance pays tribute to the finest quality beef aged and matures for 10-21 days. The interior caters for intimate and festive dining experiences, whether it is lunch or dinner, smoking or non-smoking. The menu is all about steak and proffers some delicious choices such as Blockman's Fillet with creamed Feta, Biltong powder, crushed black pepper and bacon strips. The main attraction is the succulent Carpetbagger fillet layered with a combination of fresh mussels, bacon and snails smothered with a creamy garlic sauce. Enjoy a fine glass of wine from the impressive selection of local and international flavours while admiring the vineyard collections stacked against face brick walls.

The ambiance invites relaxation in delightful elegance, flanked by sprawling lawns, good wines and attentive service. Dine within the elegant interior, or on the terrace sampling a meaty platter with five cured meats, home-baked bread, olives, pickled gherkins and boiled eggs. Mains beacons with delicious pork chops and apple purée or real Cape bobotie, or snoek cakes, with garlic cream and mash. Round off your meal with rich chocolate fondant cradled in a yummy soft centre and mango syllabub. The Manor House Restaurant at Meerendal Wine Estate makes for a delightful dining experience over breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Located in the scenic Durbanville Winelands is The Mount Restaurant and Bar. This well-placed restaurant boasts an innovative and exciting menu that appeals to many tastes and preferences. A nice variety of local farms offers diners the perfect bottle to match their meal while they dine to stunning views of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. A terrace adorned with vines makes for bright and breezy summer dining while fireplaces inside the restaurant ensure that diners are kept warm on cold winter evenings. A petting corner ensures that even the children will have a brilliant time at The Mount Restaurant and Bar. For a dining experience the whole family will enjoy, take a trip to The Mount Restaurant and Bar.

Housed in a beautifully restored manor house, dating back to the 1700’s, luxuriously fitted and dressed in crisp white napery. Expect an elegant dining experience, married with gentle background music and fine selection of wines. The menu pampers the palate with international cuisine, partnered with wine, enjoyed by the glass or bottle, allowing for splendid food and wine pairing.

Formerly the owners of Perusia, which had a long running success in the Northern suburbs, Adriano and Roberto Pietrella have taken their extensive food and service knowledge and combined it with their rich and colourful Italian roots to create the ultimate dining experience. Situated in the trendy up-and-coming Tyger Waterfont, Zibaldone offers a menu which strikes the perfect balance between traditional, wholesome and often rustic Italian fare with a contemporary yet approachable slant. The owners express typical family dedication by being in tune with what their loyal patrons have come to expect over the years - delicious and uncomplicated food set against a soothing yet sophisticated atmosphere. The menu lends itself to pastas, fish, veal, steaks, poultry and seasonal specials, not to mention the delectable, visually pleasing desserts. Old favourites include the Veal Saltimbocca, Ossobuco and Spaghetti Gamberi as well as new gems which are fast becoming staples such as the Tagliata and the hearty Lamb Shank Tortelloni and many more you would be enticed to discover.