A Victorian house in the residential Gardens neighborhood, converted into one of Cape Town's most atmospheric restaurants — three floors of intimate dining rooms filled with antiques and curiosities, a garden terrace, and a menu of modern South African cooking with strong vegetarian options. The Kloof Street location is one of Cape Town's best for a long dinner before exploring the neighborhood's bars and clubs.
Why It Belongs on the List
What Stands Out
- Set inside a restored Victorian mansion
- One of Cape Town’s most atmospheric restaurants
- Fairy-lit garden terrace beneath palm trees
- Eclectic “colonial-meets-Gatsby” interiors
- Excellent cocktails and South African wine list
- Popular for brunch, date nights, and Sunday jazz lunches
- Signature Cape Town dining destination on Kloof Street
- Lively but romantic atmosphere