Cape Town, the city of World cup 2010, is famous not only for its beautiful scenery of Table Mountains, historical Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, Robben Island, but also famous for its culinary. Many restaurants in Cape Town are well known in the world for its cuisine. There are various cuisines offered in Cape Town, ranging from African cuisine to Asian cuisine. If you are in Cape Town for the World Cup just for a short time, you ought to try the seafood.
Flight ticket has been confirmed, hotel deals has been grabbed and Cape Town Hotel has been booked, attractions and where to go has been arranged, prepaid international phone card has been taken, the last thing that you might have missed is places to eat in Cape Town. It is not be perfect without the satisfying meal during your travel.
In this article, I will suggest 10 top and famous restaurants in Cape Town.
1. La Colombe
La Colombe is listed to be one of the World’s best 50 Restaurants in the world and has won Platinum Award for the wine list (each meal is paired with selected wine). It is situated in the wine farm of Constantia Uitsig, approximately 25 km driving from Cape Town to this restaurant, but it is worth the drive. The chef uses fine ingredients to create a good balance of butters, froths and sauce of the cuisine and the presentation is supreme. Some of the dishes are also added with Asian element and Asian inspired. The menu of French cuisine is also served with the touch of Asian. It is an unforgettable dining experience in La Colombe. Tips: Because of the high demand from the local and tourist, you have to book in advance.
2. The Roundhouse (Camps Bay, Cape Town)
You have to try the desert while dining in The Roundhouse, as it is very delightful. The food in the round house is full of flavour with beautiful and elegant presentation. You will be surprised of what the kitchen will present you. The fish, the meat, the scallops and the wine are utterly superb. It has a romantic atmosphere as well for those of you with your partner.
3. Ginja, Cape Town
After you have tried La Colombe and the Roundhouse, you ought to try Ginja. Ginja is listed to be one of the most popular restaurants in Cape Town. The dishes are created with imagination and full of creativity; many of the ingredients used in the dishes are organic. There is table seating with mountain views if you sit in the terrace. Leave Cape Town with a delicious meal.
4. Wharfside Grill
It is a seafood paradise in Wharfside Grill. If you are looking to taste seafood in Cape Town, come to Wharfside Grill. The lobster, calamari, mussels, jetsam, mussels, oyster etc are prepared in special ways that will leave you speechless. The view from Wharfside Grill is also spectacular; table seating with mountain, the sunset and the oceans.
5. Baia
Baia is another best seafood restaurant in Cape Town, situated on the well-known Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. As the restaurant near V & A waterfront, be sure to book for the seat earlier to be able to book for the seat with the views of harbour. A must try in Baia is the prawns curry and fillet trinchado.
6. The Food Barn
The Food Barn has one of the finest, famous chefs Franck Dangereux working himself to make the excellent cuisine. He has magically created a beautiful creation of cuisine with buttery and creamy sauce to serve. You should try the famous sweet bread, smoked salmon, steak tartare, prawn tian, and for those vegetarian, Franck Dangereoux has created delicious vegetarian dishes.
7. Africa cafe.
Wondering what African food taste like? This restaurant is a cool place to go. It sure is a wonderful restaurant, with the waitresses dressed in national dress.
8. Bibi’s Kitchen
Yes, it’s Africa, but even in Africa, there is famous Indian restaurant named “Bibi’s Kitchen”. In this restaurant, ordering butter chicken is a must. The sauce, the meat is just melting in your mouth! Indian food is also a good place to go for vegetarian.
9. Bizerca.
Bizerca has very simple interior design with simple designed table and plastic chair. Bizerca dishes is a mixture of Frech, Australia and South Africa fusion. From your table you can also see the chefs working themselves through the dishes, quite a nice experience. In Bizerca, there is everything for everyone, ranging from vegetarian dishes, beef, and pork to seafood.
10. The Grand Café & Beach
This Grand Café & Beach has a beautiful beachfront overlooking Table Bay, be sure to book yourself a seat on the terrace. In this restaurant you can taste dishes from all around the world; pizza from Italy, Waldorf salad from United States, tempura from Japan and many more.
Enjoy your stay at Cape Town hotel and your food at Cape Town well-known restaurant. Just final tips: In many restaurants, 10-15% service charge is usually charged on the restaurant bill, however in some restaurant if the service charge is not put on the bill; good service waiters will expect the tip of 10-15%. Enjoy your trip!
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Rebecca Smith is a consultant who loves travelling and share her travelling on travel blog about hotel deals information. She is also experienced in building phone card website.