Guide to Local Restaurants & Take-aways
Bobo (formerly Diva's) [Italian]
88 Lower Main Road, Observatory - Tel 021-448 0282
Open : Breakfast and Lunch - Monday to Sunday : Dinner - Monday to Saturday
A neighbourhood institution. The warm, bohemian interior, drenched in atmosphere, entices one to linger well into the night. The thin-based pizzas and mouth-watering pastas make a visit to Bobo a must. There is a reasonably priced wine list, or bring your own bottle (corkage R15).
Breugels [Italian/Pizza]
99 Durban Road, Mowbray - Tel 021-685 6046
Open : Dinner - Monday to Sunday
Very popular with local families, Breugels serves good, thin-based pizzas. The menu also features a selection of pasta dishes, and caters for vegetarians. Patrons are encouraged to draw on the paper tablecloths. You can take your own bottle of wine (corkage charged at R14), but there is a small but well-priced winelist.
Butler's Pizza
Tel : 021-686 9007
Tasty, good value for money pizzas. Take-aways only, delivered by bow-tied "butlers".
NB : When ordering from Butler's, please request that the bell for the Guest House be noted as the delivery address.
Chai Yo [Thai]
65 Durban Road, Mowbray - Tel 021-689 6156
Open : Lunch and Dinner - Monday to Sunday
This is an authentic Thai eatery in the heart of buzzing Mowbray. The menu is extensive, and vegetarians are well catered for. Service is friendly and efficient. Bring your own bottle, (corkage charged at R20) or buy from the good wine list.
Fat Cactus Café [Mexican]
47 Durban Road, Mowbray - Tel 021-685 1920
Open : Lunch and Dinner - Monday to Sunday
Enchiladas, tortilla, quesadillas, nachos - the Fat Cactus has them all, done in a myriad of ways, as well as great hamburgers and even a salad for the health conscious. Service is leisurely, but the restaurant has great atmosphere. It is licensed, but you are welcome to bring your own wine (corkage R15).
Greek [Mediterranean / seafood]
78 Durban Road, Mowbray - Tel 021-686 4314
Open : Breakfast and Lunch - Monday to Sunday : Dinner - Monday to Saturday
From meze with pita bread to shwarma Royale, Greek has it all. A no-frills interior, wine that's served in tumblers and friendly, laid-back staff ensure you will feel at home. Traditional Greek desserts and coffee are a fitting end to your meal. Easy drinking red and white wine is available, or bring your own bottle (corkage R20).
Hussar Grill [Grills/Seafood]
10 Main Road, Rondebosch - Tel 021-689 9516
Open : Lunch - Fridays : Dinner - Monday to Sunday
This Rondebosch landmark has been serving carnivorous delights for over 40 years. If you favour food along the lines of brandy-flambéed chateaubriand or a decadent oyster and cheese stuffed fillet carpetbagger, then this is definitely the place for you. It is fully licensed but you are welcome to take your own bottle.
Mr Delivery
Mr Delivery will deliver meals from a variety of restaurants in the area.
NB : When ordering from Mr Delivery, please request that the bell for the Guest House be noted as the delivery address.
Obz Café [Deli/International]
115 Lower Main Road, Observatory - Tel 021-448
5555
Open : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Monday to Sunday
High ceilings, wooden floors and old grocer type counters make one feel at home here. After tucking into the house speciality of honey-fried chicken with jalapeno chillies on mash, you can take in a show or enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy in the adjoining theatre. The wine list is specialised and different, but you are welcome to take your own (corkage charged at R25).
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