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       95 Keerom       RRR
       Italian      Map 5 B2
       95 Keerom St, 8000
       Tel 021 422 0765   Closed Sun
       The roots of the dishes at this
       elegant modern restaurant lie in
       authentic Milanese cuisine. The
       food is simple, unpretentious
       and very fresh.
       Aubergine Restaurant   RRR
       International   Map 5 B3
       39 Barnet St, Gardens, 8001
       Tel 021 465 0000   Closed Sun
       Situated in a restored 19th-
       century mansion, this classy
       restaurant has received accolades
       for its innovative cuisine, which
       fuses elements of South African,   Baia Seafood Restaurant, offering views over Victoria Wharf, Cape Town
       French and Asian cooking to   V&A Waterfront
       sublime effect.                         impeccable wine list to match.
                           Quay Four         R  An impressive selection of wines
       Bukhara         RRR  Seafood      Map 2 E3  are available by the glass.
       Indian       Map 5 B1  West Quay Rd, 8001
       33 Church St, 8001  Tel 021 419 2008    City Grill       RRR
       Tel 021 4240 000    One of the oldest, most popular   Steakhouse   Map 2 E3
       Considered one of the best   restaurants at the Waterfront,   Shop 155, Victoria Wharf, 8001
       Indian restaurants in the city, the   Quay Four has outside seating on   Tel 021 421 9820
       dishes here are cooked in an   a large wooden deck overlooking   The portions are generous and
       authentic tandoori oven. The   the harbour. Especially tasty    the atmosphere is lively and
       view of the chefs in the glass-   are the linefish and calamari.  unpretentious at this traditional
       encased open-plan kitchen               steakhouse. Aside from matured
       adds to the ambience.  Den Anker     RR  beef dishes, specialities include
                           Belgian       Map 2 E3  South African specials such as
       Café Paradiso   RRR  Pierhead, 8001     bobotie, ostrich fillet steak and
       Mediterranean   Map 4 F3  Tel 021 419 0249  venison options.
       110 Kloof St, 8001  In an excellent spot to watch the
       Tel 021 423 8653    comings and goings of fishing   Sevruga   RRR
       Hearty meals and an extensive   boats and yachts, Den Anker   International   Map 2 E3
       wine list are offered at this down-  offers authentic dishes including   Shop 4, Quay 5, 8001
       to-earth, well-established   generous pots of mussels and   Tel 021 421 5134
       restaurant with an innovative   frites, and imported beers.  The decor is showy at this
       menu. The home-made pasta               sophisticated restaurant. The
       dishes are recommended.  Baia Seafood Restaurant   RRR  menu has interesting dishes
                           Seafood       Map 2 E3  such as tomato tarte tatin and
       Haiku Restaurant   RRR  Upstairs at Victoria Wharf, 8001  springbok carpaccio. There is also
       Asian        Map 5 B1  Tel 021 4210935  a good selection of sushi and
       58 Burg St, 8001    The menu combines fine   dim sum dishes.
       Tel 021 424 7000    continental cuisine with
       The wide menu at this trendy   Portuguese colonial traditions at   Atlantic Seaboard
       Asian tapas venue includes   this restaurant with views of the
       translucent steamed dumplings,   ocean and Table Mountain. Try   Café Caprice   R
       five-spice calamari and the   the bouillabaisse, a feast of   Café   Map 3 B5
       restaurant’s famous Peking duck.   prawns, langoustines, mussels,   37 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, 8001
       Pricey, but worth it.  calamari and linefish.  Tel 021 438 8315
                                               This is a popular haunt on the
                                           RRR
        DK Choice          Balducci’s    Map 2 E3  Camps Bay promenade which is
                           International
                                               always buzzing, particularly in
        Savoy Cabbage   RRR  Shop 6162, Victoria Wharf, 8001  the summer months. Breakfast is
        International   Map 5 B1  Tel 021 421 6002  particularly recommended and
        101 Hout St, 8001  The main menu features Italian   in the evening a resident DJ
        Tel 021 424 2626   Closed Sun  food but there is a Japanese   plays in the bar.
        Modern, warehouse-style decor   section offering sushi and other
        fuses with the historic setting of   delicacies as well. The mood is   La Cucina   R
        one of the oldest fine-dining   sophisticated, the service slick.  International   Map 3 B5
        venues in Cape Town. The               Victoria Mall, Victoria Rd, 7806
        emphasis is on fresh local   Belthazar Restaurant    Tel 021 7908008
        ingredients – the menu   & Wine Bar   RRR  Focusing on food that is freshly
        changes daily accordingly.   International   Map 2 E3  made, free of preservatives and
        There is a carefully selected   Shop 153, Victoria Wharf, 8001  mostly organic, this restaurant
        wine list, including a good   Tel 021 421 3753  and deli has a breakfast and
        selection available by the glass.  The speciality here is steak, with   lunch buffet and a limited à la
                           an immensely varied and   carte menu.
                                     For more information on types of restaurants see pp392–3
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