Top Restaurants in Newlands
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Top 10 Mediterranean food in Newlands, Western Cape, South Africa
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Newlands including Mamma Roma, Basilico Restaurant, A Tavola, Stardust, Sloppy Sam's, Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect, Miller's Thumb, Magica Roma Restaurant, Fork Restaurant, Lord Nelson Restaurant
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10. Lord Nelson Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Soak up the atmosphere of our timeless dining room while savouring much-loved classics and impeccable service. The elegant, wood-panelled space dates from the hotelâs inauguration in 1899. It was here that, in 1994, President Nelson Mandela welcomed the w
Reviewed By NorthernWanderer0
We dined here this week, and had a most enjoyable meal.Lovely historic room, well spaced tables.We shared the signature beef Wellington, and it was still too large for 2. But it was excellent.Wine list is well sized and with good selection.Good service.Overall a good experience.Dear Northern Wanderer, thank you for the beautiful review, we are truly delighted that you had such an enjoyable time with us. Best regards, Johann
9. Fork Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2028 reviews
Reviewed By morewierd
We were walking around after going to the District Six Museum........Bo Kaap......Greenmarket Square,etc.....so we stopped in for cappuccino. We were given a tiny complimentary bite of something....and we ordered a stuffed cannoli to share. We were not impressed with the cannoli filling.The BEST part of our visit was conversing with the guy next to us, who it turns out started the vineyard from scratch: ELGIN RIDGE. The gal in charge even gave us a tasting of his sauvignon bllanc. It was delish.
8. Magica Roma Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By Jmahg
I would have given the restaurant 5 based on the service which was friendly, informative and efficient. The food we had was OK but for me nothing special. The starters were better than the mains especially the salad and the calamari which was lovely. However my fish was rather dry and the spinach was also overlooked. Would definitely give it another try because of the nice ambience.
7. Miller's Thumb
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2150 reviews
Reviewed By morewierd
It was Heritage Day....and we walked here from Company Gardens. Even arrived before it's 6:30 PM opening and Jane was MOST cordial.Liked the atmosphere...sort of funky......our waiter was Simon and he was terrific!The complimentary starter was delicious. the Jordan House Wine "hit the spot". My bengal Fish Curry did NOT measure up to the curry at Seabreeze, but that's OK and hubby had the RUMP in blue cheese and garlic sauce. Superb. However, Jane, the portion of wok veggies that came w/the rump could certainly be MORE ample. Portion of wok veggies MUCH too small.Had a great conversation with the couple at the table next to us.Dinner with tip................R 668. By the time we left most tables were occupied!
6. Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
At Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned bucks.
Reviewed By PresentExplorers
We enjoyed lunch on a week day when the restaurant was very quiet. The calamari, cajun grilled was good as well as the garden salad, butternut and spinach sides. Their fish is always fresh and tasty. The coffee however was disappointing but the manager explained that they were trying out a new brand, so did not charge me for it. The service was good, with staff being efficient and friendly. Helpful to go when they are not busy.Hey there Presentexplorers.This review is o-fish-ally awesome! We are incredibly happy to hear it and can't wait to pass on the compliments to the Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect team.We hope to "sea" you again soon,The OB Team
5. Sloppy Sam's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
A small restaurant run by a friendly staff, serving quality and authentic "home-cooked" Mediterranean food in a rustic atmosphere. Located directly opposite the Protea Victoria Junction Hotel, de Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa
Reviewed By SouthBankBoy
Staying nearby decided to give it a try. The hummus starter was very watery, not a great taste. My wifeâs lamb chops were excellent, cooked to perfection. The vegetables were over cooked and not warm. My chicken tikka kebabs came in a thin sauce which tasted of tikka but the chicken didnât. Overall we felt a lack of attention to detail and will not return.
4. Stardust
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1279 reviews
Reviewed By Nicci P
Really fin night out with great entertainment by the signing waiters. The food is great too, we had the bread plate (excellent romanesco dip) and meat plate (great fillet). I would recommend this for a group night out - birthdays, celebrations etc. Sing along, dance on the tables, drink too much, go have some fun!
3. A Tavola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
Authentic Italian Food We specialize in fresh, home-style Italian fare & seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on simplicity and flavour. A Tavola brings the real taste of Italy to the leafy suburbs of Claremont. Our open piazza-style dining and relaxed
Reviewed By Danelle V
We went to this restaurant on a whim, the guy doing our telephone booking was very friendly and efficient. However, that's where the good service ended. Arriving there the restaurant was packed, so we thought that this was the place to be. Wrong! The food is completely overpriced (fix your price range here please, it's much more expensive). You do not get what you pay for. The staff are friendly, but service is so slow. After ordering our mains, it took so long to come, and we thought it was because the restaurant was busy. However, looking into the kitchen, some staff were standing there eating while we were waiting for how long to get our food. Mains finally came, and what had to be a lovely pasta with Italian sausage, seemed more like a watered-down bolognese - and for a ridiculous price. We were asked about dessert, but by the time we could grab someone (not our waiter!) I was just ready to go home. Where was our waiter? Drinking tea and chatting with his buddy behind the bar. I will not recommend, unless you have lots of money to spend and don't know how to cook.
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2. Basilico Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By MertAdvisor
I have been going to Basilico for a while and it is really a lovely pizza place with plenty of seating and a good lunch special (significantly reduced price for 2 topping pizzas). Their pizza is thin and crispy, with plenty of quality toppings. Unfortunately I cannot recommend their pasta as they are just okay, nothing to write home about. Service is very inconsistent, very much waiter dependent. Sometimes itâs okay, other times the waiters are abrupt.
1. Mamma Roma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Bubblalubs
A proper Italian trattoria, run by a warm Italian Family; whoâs hospitality and Italian flare fun through to their gracious and smiling staff. Fantastic menu - too many temptations that it took me ages to decide what to eat. As it was Italian I thought best to check out the pasta on my first visit (Iâll be back to work my way through the menu!). The carbonara was faultless- absolutely delicious and generous portions. Canât wait to go back!
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