Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City is a city bursting with muse, colors, sounds and tastes. People around the globe, fall in love with this exotic city. This city is an abode to mountains, crystal clear beaches, outstanding wine houses and a rich culture. Cape Town’s beauty broadens with its exceptional local and cultural cuisine.

The eateries in Cape Town demonstrate its rich history and heritage. Eight of the supposed best ones are compiled here. During my last trip to Cape Town, I was only able to dine in Moyo due to the lack of time! Do try these restaurants listed here & share your experiences with me.

The Test Kitchen

Beginning from selling his famous rosti to the hungry foodies near Old Biscuit Mill, Luke Dale-Roberts broke the normal convention of dining. The Test Kitchen, as its name implies, serves an innovative menu ranging from very old to very new.

Address: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Cape Town 7915, South Africa

Mzoli’s Place

A twenty minutes’ drive from Cape Town, Mzoli’s place or Kwa-Mzoli, is a meat institution which greets its diners with curls of smoke from the braai; a traditional barbecue dish of Africa. It is an open air cafeteria with plastic chairs and tables. It is Mzoli’s rustic appearance that gives you the real African cuisine experience. From T-bone steak and succulent South African sausages to Chakalaka made from freshly picked vegetables, Mzoli’s Place has everything to offer. People enjoy deep marinated beef amidst laughter, chatter and dancing to local music.

Address: Ny 115, Cape Town 7751, South Africa

Gold Restaurant

Gold Restaurant is well-known for its African food and it offers more than 14 traditional dishes. The evenings at the Gold Restaurant begin with Djembe drumming session along with the African hand-washing custom. The interior is designed to showcase the different African countries.

Address: 15 Bennett St, Cape Town 8005, South Africa

Moyo Kirstenbosch

Moyo Kirstenbosch is located at the bottom of magnificent Table Mountain. It is a beautiful restaurant, notable for its African platters and Sunday lunch buffet. Whether it is famous potjies or chicken and vegetable tagines, everything is home-made. Take pleasure in dining with the view of beautiful botanical gardens.

Address: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Dr, Cape Town 7700, South Africa

La Boheme Wine Bar & Bistro

La Boheme Wine Bar & Bistro has an evolving menu of decently served meat, fish marinated in African sausages and home-made pasta and vegetable delights. The restaurant is on walking distance to the Atlantic seashore.

Address: 341 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Marco’s African Place

For a fine taste of African culture and cuisine, Marco’s African Place in the Bo Kaap area of Cape Town has proved to be a well-liked dining place. Marco, chef and the owner of the place is the first Black restaurateur. It provides all local dishes sometimes with a conjunction of new cooking methods. The menu includes Zwelethu’s Favorite Chicken, The Pan African Platter, Kudu Steak and much more.

Address: 15 Rose St, Cape Town 8001, South Africa

Africa Cafe

Africa Café is a three floored café providing a diversity of tasty and aromatic African food. People dine there for the feel of Ethiopian, Egyptian and Botswana food. It is supposedly one of the best places to experience an authentic cultural food fest.

Address: Shortmarket St, Cape Town 8000, South Africa

Addis In Cape

Addis in Cape provides the real taste of Ethiopia in the centre of Cape Town. From Ethiopian injera bread to traditional Tanzanian mango chicken, it has everything to offer.

Address: 41 Church St, Cape Town 8001, South Africa

If you have a taste for the exotic, these restaurants will definitely leave you wanting for more.