9 editor picks in Cape Town.
9 tasting menu places in Cape Town we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cape Town | Tasting Menu across every city.
FYN in the Cape Town City Bowl pairs Japanese technique with Cape ingredients, crowned the 2026 Eat Out Restaurant of the Year for a second time.
OrderThe eight course FYN Experience menu, with kelp and abalone, Cape Point tuna and Karoo lamb
TipBe seated by 13:00 at lunch for the full eight course menu, as a shorter menu runs after that; solo diners and groups over six book by phone.
La Colombe sits above Constantia at Silvermist Estate, one of Cape Town's most decorated fine dining rooms on the current Eat Out three star list.
OrderThe Chef's Menu, from the signature Tuna 'La Colombe' to coal fired lamb
TipA deposit is taken at booking and refunded in full on cancellations 48 hours ahead; children under eight are not admitted and there is no BYO.
Salsify occupies the historic Roundhouse above Camps Bay, Cape Town, named Eat Out Restaurant of the Year in 2025 under chef Ryan Cole's kitchen.
OrderThe seasonal tasting menu of local proteins, foraged herbs, ancient grains and preserves from earlier seasons
TipA R1,000 per guest deposit is due within 24 hours of the provisional booking, and children under 12 are not admitted.
Belly of the Beast is a thirty seat room on Harrington Street in Cape Town, serving a single no choice seasonal tasting menu to every table each night.
OrderThe set tasting menu, built entirely around whatever meat and seafood is in season
TipThere are no menu options, so tell the booking team about allergies ahead; lunch starts at 12:30 Tuesday to Saturday and dinner at 18:45.
Beyond sits on Buitenverwachting wine farm in Constantia, Cape Town, chef Peter Tempelhoff's provenance led two star Eat Out sister room to FYN.
OrderThe seasonal menu built around rare-breed meats, heirloom vegetables and artisanal cheeses
TipChildren aged eight and older are welcome, and the estate tasting room on the same farm pours Buitenverwachting wines with platters before or after lunch.
Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia looks over the Constantia valley in Cape Town from a glass-encased room, chef Ivor Jones's four course set menu.
OrderThe four course set menu, each course a cluster of plates that changes with the season
TipAt 10:00 each day the team decides whether to open the outside terrace for lunch, and those tables go first come first served by phone on the day.
Foxcroft moved up the valley to the heritage Constantia Nek building in Cape Town during 2026, chef Glen Williams's own set menu fine dining room.
OrderThe seasonal dinner menu, or the Chef's Menu opening with herbed salt bread and truffled cauliflower
TipThe Constantia Nek building opened as a tearoom in 1929; lunch shows off the valley view, and the room is not recommended for children under eight.
Curate took over the historic wine gallery at Ellerman House above Bantry Bay in Cape Town, an eight course South African tasting menu room.
OrderThe eight courses, from game fish done as Cape Malay pickled fish to Nguni beef with monkey gland sauce
TipCurate seats guests only at 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00 from Wednesday to Saturday, so book a Dineplan slot well ahead of a weekend visit.
Chef's Table sits in a hidden dining space in the kitchen of the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Gardens, Cape Town, an interactive tasting dinner.
OrderThe tasting menu, prepared in front of the table while the chefs explain each dish
TipIt runs Wednesday to Sunday at 19:00 only, R1,650 a head or R2,420 with wine pairings, so book well ahead of a Cape Town stay.
Guided tour · 9 hours
Embark on a full-day safari from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Spot the Big Five, enjoy a buffet breakfast and lunch. Enjoy stunning views of Dutoitskloof ...
Day trip · 8 hours
Start with a convenient Pickup from your Hotel Accommodation before Embarking on a Safari from Cape Town to Aquila Safari Game Reserve. Enjoy a buffet lunch, spot the ...
Day trip · 4h 30m
Explore Stellenbosch on horseback with a private guided ride through scenic vineyards, then unwind with local snacks and a bottle of wine. A perfect blend of adventure...
