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Food & Drink · Department

Food & drink

From Bo-Kaap kitchens to Sunday markets and Constantia wine estates — how to eat well in Cape Town.

Where to Eat
Food & Drink

Where to Eat in Cape Town

Cape Malay cuisine, braai culture and seafood — how the city's food scene fits together.

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Food Markets
Food & Drink

Cape Town's Best Food Markets

The city's best weekend food markets, and what to expect at each.

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Camps Bay Restaurants
Food & Drink

Camps Bay Restaurants: What to Expect

What the beachfront restaurant strip is actually like, and how to pick a spot.

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Constantia Wine Estates
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Constantia Wine Estates

South Africa's oldest wine region, and a closer alternative to a full Winelands day.

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Neighbourgoods Market
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Neighbourgoods Market: Visiting Guide

Timing, what to expect, and how to avoid the worst of the Saturday crowds.

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Cape Malay Cuisine
Food & Drink

Cape Malay Cuisine: A Short Guide

The history and signature dishes of one of Cape Town's defining cuisines.

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Restaurant Directory
Food & Drink

Cape Town Restaurant Directory

A growing, honest directory of well-known restaurants — no paid placement.

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Harbour House
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Harbour House

A well-known seafood restaurant with locations at the Waterfront and Kalk Bay.

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Mama Africa
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Mama Africa

A long-running pan-African restaurant on Long Street, with live music most nights.

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La Colombe
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La Colombe

An award-winning fine dining restaurant set on a wine estate in Constantia Nek.

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