De Waterkant Restaurants

Located in the bustling Cape Quarter is Andiamo. A trendy but traditional Italian restaurant and deli and a popular venue providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The food is uncomplicated, harnessing the best that Italian cuisine has to offer from colourful salads to pasta and meat dishes. The deli is not to be missed, with more than 2000 local and imported options to select from. With lots of outside seating, protected from the elements or cosy inside tables, Andiamo is a brilliant place to while away some hours with good friends and good food.

Located in De Waterkant in Green Point, this funky coloured store borders between a traditional Italian gelatina, hip bakery, patisserie and comfortable coffee bar dressed in colourful décor embracing art and fashion. Small and comfortable, scattered with sofas, comfortable outdoor seating and Italian décor, BICCCS boasts the finest vintage 1950’s Carpisiani Machine imported from Italy. This genuine machine churns out the most decadent ice cream, free from artificial flavours, colours and nonsense. Enjoy the flavours and aromas of freshly baked southern Italian bread, all baked using natural ingredient including European style croissants and rich moist cakes. The menu brims with light mals, paninis, salads, luxurious coffee prepared the Napolitano way. Try the beautiful Walnut, Gorgonzola and Avocado laden salad, spinach pies, rustic spicy meat and potato pie, paninis with the fillings of the day a thick garlicky slice of Italian home style pizza with rich tomato loaded with basil leaves and unctuous fior-di-latte mozzarella. BICCCS caters for discerning hedonists who appreciate quality, style and full-bodied flavours of traditional Italy in Green Point.

This popular meeting place in De Waterkant bustles with activity and delighted patrons who enjoy voluptuous beef burgers (reputed as the best in town), bold and vibrant interior and vibey ambiance. Café Manhattan in Green Point boasts a new menu brimming with culinary delights such as their skyscraper beef burger, with an added array of variations, reputed as the best in town. A popular hangout for socializing, eating and drinking, the interior and exterior compliments the ambiance with vibrant and bold statements perched on the corner of Waterkant and Dixon Street. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, Café Manhattan advises booking dinner reservations to avoid disappointment. See what the buzz is all about at Café Manhattan.

For superb seasonal dishes and one of the largest wine lists in South Africa, try Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar. The wine list comprises a huge number of wines, many available by the glass and spanning a range of budgets. Situated in a great position by the piazza fountain and with stylish but simple decor, Chenin Restaurant and Wine Bar has all you need to dine in comfort.

In the trendy Cape Quarter is Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar, a vibrant venue exuding Latin American passion.Blending together old-style elegance with the rustic charm of a much-frequented cafe, Fiesta manages to create a unique ambience that keeps customers coming back again and again.Fiesta Tapas Cafe Bar promotes ‘social eating’ and the menu is designed to accommodate with plenty of Tapas to choose from as well as ‘bigger bites’ to satisfy the particularly ravenous diners!An extensive wine list and cocktail menu rounds off the wonderful array of the offerings at Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar.

A warm welcome awaits you at this popular Greek eatery in the stylish Cape Quarter. The decor stays true to the Mediterranean theme with elegant blues and clean whites and adds to the relaxed ambience throughout the restaurant. A focus on freshness makes for a menu that changes with the seasons so there are new dishes continually added to the standard menu and also the specials board. Superb Greek food and hospitality await you at Kuzina.

This delightful French café brims with elegant baked delights and delicate tarts, and the most delicious coffees and teas, served in petite china. The ambiance exudes café Paris, with floral and vintage décor, elegant armchairs and curvaceous furniture, enticed by delightful displays of heavenly bakes, tarts and ‘to die for’ carrot and apple cake. Marvel and soak up the setting over a languid breakfast or grab a paper and indulge in some delicious coffee. Mid and lazy afternoon teas fit the occasion here, spoilt for choice and brimming with indulgence. La Petite Tarte is a charming slice of Paris, surrounded by the trendy lifestyle shopping centre in the heart of Green Point.

The interior pampers the mood with stylish, intimate surrounds, decked out in concrete, wood, black and neon yellow. The blackboard menu inspires tasty all day dishes and breakfast options alongside substantial salads, pasta and healthy Lebanese ingredients. Don’t leave without trying the man’ouche savoury treat comprising a hot flatbread smothered in creamy labneh and za’atar, a zesty Lebanese condiment. Meals can be enjoyed alongside a small wine list or traditional artisanal Cervejas São Gabriel beer.

Spanning 3 levels in an old heritage building, Origin if the hub of choice for coffee and tea. The artisan roaster boasts excellence and a professional barista school alongside a ceremonial tearoom and café. Experience the subtle and fragrant flavours of the finest single origin coffees or experiment within the tranquil and exotic surrounds of the Nigiro Spice Tea room savouring over 100 fine loose teas. The courtyard café opens daily with an open plan deli and kitchen enticed by the lingering aroma of freshly baked Montreal style bagels. Whether you a coffee connoisseur or love to play with fine tea blends, Origin is a peaceful Zen zone perfect for indulgence in the chic De Waterkant Village.

For the best in ‘Pacific Rim’ cuisine and Californian new wave sushi in an elegant setting, Tank is the place to be.Located in the trendy Cape Quarter, Tank caters for the continually changing needs of demanding Capetonians.The simple but sophisticated interior uses blues, turquoises, beiges and whites along with a spectacular fish tank feature to create a tranquil ambience in amongst the buzz of the clientele. Huge windows that go from floor to ceiling let in light in the daytime and frame a stunning view of the Cape Town skyline at night.The vast menu proffers a unique selection of dishes, focusing on ‘Pacific Rim’ cuisine and Californian new wave sushi, in generous portions!A wonderful selection of classic and vintage wines complements a wine list that also offers more affordable wines from in and around the Cape.The highly-trained and very dedicated staff will add the finishing touch to a superb dining experience at Tank.

Decor is an art form at Vanilla restaurant, with superb attention to detail throughout this state of the art, modern venue. The decor must be seen to be believed with two dining levels, a striking palette of colours, tables adorned with orchids, plush chairs, a solid glass staircase, a vanilla-coloured grand piano on a floating stage and lighting in the evening that creates a truly unique ambience. Vanilla Restaurant offers a truly decadent fine dining experience that will be hard to forget.

Open 7 days a week and bustling every Friday afternoon in the cocktail lounge, Voila! caters with unique and trendy décor perfect for a quick coffee, lazy lunch or complete indulgence. Serving breakfast and lunch, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere and imported Theodor French Teas with a crusty pastry or relax with a cool cocktail unwinding the day with friends and colleagues.