Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Cape Town

The stylish Cape Malay Restaurant, recently upgraded to restaurant status, has a warm homely feel. The eatery is found within the beautiful Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel. Menus rotate on a five-day basis and always include vegetarian options and interesting specials. Sweet and spicey, authentic Cape Malay cuisine is served here. Start with taste bud teasers of miniature egg polla and sweetcorn fritters. Chef Martha Williams makes a winning butternut soup finished with nutmeg; sublime tomato bredie, bobotie and chicken curry. End with melktert, malva pudding or her lemon-scented koeksisters. The 300-strong wine list is very impressive and includes many top Cape wines and good imports.

Leinster Hall is a very stylish restaurant in a Victorian house, complete with beautiful gardens. The large dining room has magnificent ceilings with painted rosettes, a Victorian crystal chandelier, shuttered windows and large fireplaces. With turquoise plates and striking art, your dining experience will be thoroughly refined. Their glorious food includes: chilled crayfish with a curried vegetable essence and saffron; crisp roast duckling with kumquat sauce and crunchy caramelized ginger; and game with pistachio terrine with port and juniper sauce. There is a small range of top-rated Cape wines.

Wonderful is an authentic Chinese restaurant that is just that: wonderful. Situated in Sea Point amidst the buzz of Cape Town, the down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere make it perfect for families. The authentic Chinese prints and decor never fail to make you feel welcome, and diners also have the option of sitting outside at one of the sun-soaked sidewalk tables. Wonderful prides itself on serving the best Chinese and Thai cuisine that Sea Point has to offer at a most affordable price. In addition to the amazing food, location and prices, the service is also undeniably fast and friendly. -Annchen Marais

This unpretentious little corner bistro and bar is a hidden gem in Loop Street. It emanates a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with its old wooden floorboards, quaint decorations, and down-to-earth staff. The cheap and surprisingly extended menu offers a variety of delicious breakfast items, salads, main meals, sandwiches and wraps. The bistro also houses a friendly and laid-back bar that attracts the young and the old alike, many of whom are probably loyal regulars. A Colour Red is definitely worthy of your money and time, and will make you feel welcome and relaxed. -Annchen Marais

Offering stunning rooftop views, Loco Lounge is a delight to visit. Relish Duck Spring Roll Fingers or Taco Kisses among other tapas or you can also opt for Beef Fillet or the interestingly named Angry Prawns prepared with peri-peri basting and garlic butter. They also have plenty of options for the vegetarians in the house. If you have had your share of the meal, you can order a delicious dessert like the Bad Bad Bad Bad Brownies or Belgian Waffles to complement the food. They also have a great selection of craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and milkshakes among other beverages. The service is personal and attentive, ensuring that you will leave this restaurant content and satisfied.

Bringing you the best of farm-to-table cuisine, Quentin at Oakhurst serves enchanting rustic feasts in barn-like settings. The dining hall is speckled with an elaborate table and high-backed chairs, with ornate candelabras and chandeliers illuminating the room in a soft light. The rest of the room is decked with curios and artwork, while there is also a lounge where cocktails and other heady libations can be enjoyed. The menu borrows influences from seasonal ingredients and evolves round the year. In the past, Chef Quentin has made use of summer ingredients to curate specials such as Ostrich Fillet Carpaccio, Roast Rack of Calvinia Lamb and Cape Malay steamed Reef Fish, among several others.