Best of Cape Town
The best new restaurants in Cape Town
Start with Óra, Balducci – Sea Point and Le Pickle Bree. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- Mzoli Meat, Grill & GardensSouth African braai
Relaunch in a new location: September 2026. Laid-back Gugulethu braai spot with an outdoor party feel, known for grilled meat by the kilo and loud weekend crowds.
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Where is the best new restaurants in Cape Town?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Óra, Balducci – Sea Point and Le Pickle Bree. All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Cape Town: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.