A culinary guide to Cape Town

You’ve spent your morning shopping at the V&A Waterfront or climbing Table Mountain or visiting the penguins on Boulder’s Beach and now your breakfast seems like a distant memory. But where to go for lunch? The city has finally woken up and the options for your next food stop are overwhelming. A venue so popular that booking in advance is essential, Test Kitchen at The Biscuit Mill is a place where food and art are synonymous. Under the supervision of master food artist Luke Dale-Roberts, anyone eating here will find their palate seduced by a range of innovative spices and unique flavours. Not only does the food taste like heaven but it’s served with style too, so get your cameras ready for your next Instagram upload. The Test Kitchen awaits you! Do you know what you want to order yet?

Looking for a meal with a side of delightful views? Then book yourself in for stunning vistas at Chef’s Warehouse Beau Constantia. With a valley sprawled out below, good wine in hand and a veritable feast of carefully crafted dishes, this is a one-stop shop for everything truly scrumptious! Couples will particularly enjoy the ‘Tapas for Two’ option which offers three courses of delicious sharing platters. If you can’t wait to tuck into the tapas, check out Chef’s Warehouse Beau Constantia.
 

Whether it be with family, friends, clients or your other half, there’s nothing quite like a delicious dinner. It’s the perfect culinary round-off to any day and a chance to sit back and unwind in good company. We’ve discovered venues where the atmosphere is ‘kick back and relax’ while the food is of the highest standard, maintaining a soupçon of upper-class chic. If you fancy a day of wine tasting and golf followed by a gourmet meal then Kleine Zalze wine farm is the ideal place for you. With a lodge, golf course, tasting room and a world-renowned restaurant, this farm has anticipated your needs. The star of the show, Terrior restaurant is considered one of the top five eateries on the Cape with master saucier Michael Broughton leading the charge with deceptively simple flavours that always hit the sweet spot. Terrior is sure to impress every single visitor.

Alternatively, if you’re looking to keep the vineyard views but amp up the seductive vibes then set your sights on Bistro Sixteen82. Vistas for days, an extensive menu of sumptuous fare and wines that are out of this world, what more could you ask for? Romantic yet also suitable for families, this all-in-one restaurant is brilliant for early evening feasts. Bistro Sixteen82 is the perfect spot – all that’s missing is you.
 

Ah, those lazy Sunday mornings when your lie-in confuses your eating schedule in the best way means that you just have to indulge in a deliciously decadent brunch. Right on the seafront with live jazz music floating languorously around it and the smell of freshly baked scones drifting out the door, Harveys at Winchester Mansions is a must for any connoisseurs of the early afternoon mean. Complimentary newspapers and bubbly are a given so expect to be treated like royalty right from the off. Take a look at what Harveys has to offer.

How does unlimited refills of Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique sound? If this has your mouth water then it’s imperative you book yourself in for a heavenly brunch at Savour Restaurant at 15 on Orange. There’s a delectable variety of dishes on offer that are sure to startle the eyes and stun the taste buds. You’re guaranteed to be drooling simply at the sight of the starters that include duck liver crème brûlée with apple chutney and pecan nut brioche and seafood mains such as seared yellowfin tuna tataki with soy sauce. Can’t wait to get stuck in? Find out more about this delightful venue.

If you simply can’t wait to sink your teeth into Cape Town, give our personal travel managers a call on 0203 816 0985 and you’ll be in glorious South Africa before you know it.