Cape Town & Cape Peninsula
in South Africa

Inspired by the owners’ mother, Sophia Electra, Café Sofi is a nod to their favourite recipes. The menu centres on comforting dishes with subtle Greek influences – spanning breakfast and lunch favourites including honey-butter croissants, crispy hake baps, beef ragù rösti, and generous sourdough sandwiches. All served in a soft, light-filled space with striped floors and warm wood furniture just off Kloof Street. 

Hidden atop a steep stairway, this unassuming ramen restaurant is a true hidden gem. With its authentic Japanese cuisine and rustic, cozy interior, it's definitely a neighbourhood fav. And by far the best Shoyu Ramen we've had in Cape Town. 

You don't need to make the expeditions up to the Winelands to enjoy South African wine at its finest. Right in the heart of the city, Grub & Vine not only has some of Cape Town's finest wines, but a fantastic tasting menu of bistro food to pair. 

There are a few spots where fine dining becomes art, but La Colombe manages to achieve this seemingly. Sisyphean feat. Stunning views, theatricality and an excellent wine list make for an unforgettable experience.

When we're in town, we love to start our day at Our Local. Preferably with Eggs Florentine, a Mimosa and a good book. Maybe stay for lunch with a friend, so a Caesar Salad and another drink (this time it's probably a Cosmo). Coffee and cake in the afternoon, then dinner with the family. And did we mention it's also a plant shop? What can we say, we LOVE this neighbourhood gem. 

Foodies go absolutely nuts for Ouzeri, a wonderful hidden gem where redefined traditional Greek and Cypriot flavours take centre stage. Their authentic mezze plates are equally as comforting as they are sensational, as Ouzeri has mastered the pleasure of simplicity.

This luxurious ocean-side fine dining experience by John Norris-Rogers will have you savouring every bite of the multi-course meal. Their cuisine is heavily inspired by the ocean, and is best-enjoyed at a table by the window.

SALT is one of those places, we still think about for days after. It's intimate, it's bustling and it's all about sharing. Grab a bottle of wine, some small plates for the table and chat the night away with your friends. Oh, and the view of the harbour is the cherry on top!

There is no end to magical ambiance and mouthwatering food at this European style brasserie that serves modern European food with Asian influences. Try out their cheese platter, or egg & soldiers made with artichoke for breakfast!