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Cape Town's top 5 restaurants - local flavour

Interested in a restaurant that offers authentic local food - be that Cape Malay or African regional - look no further!

1. Ikhaya African Restaurant

Taste a true African culinary experience. At Ikhaya (which means home) restaurant, which seats 210 pax, you can enjoy various delectable African dishes, real home cooking, called Ikhaya Taste, Tripe (intestines) or Sheep’s Head, while enjoying the harbour views and soak up the sounds of the live local Marimba band. The Ikhaya Restaurant is situated in The Clock Tower Precinct of the V & A Waterfront.

Tel +27 (0) 21 421 8666
e-mail imvelorestaurant@mweb.co.za

2. Marimba Restaurant

African Origin – Global Energy, Taste Africa! Marimba’s chefs will delight your taste buds with an African culinary adventure, which includes ostrich and crocodile. Added to Marimba’s traditional dishes, are seafood, European, Asian and vegetarian dishes. Hear Africa! Enjoy live music every night – African, Big Band, Blues, Latin and jazz. Marimba Restaurant is situated at Entrance 5, Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Tel +27 (0) 21 418 3366
e-mail info@marimbaSA.com
website www.marimbaSA.com

3. Marco’s African Place

Come and enjoy African culture, indigenous cuisine and live African music. Menu includes best Mosambiquen prawns, chicken and venison. Other local specialties include springbok, ostrich, kudu, tripe and crocodile. Xhosa specialties include umngqusha (samp & beans), pap and moroho. Home brewed beers round off your unforgettable African experience. Marco’s Place is situated at 15, Rose Lane, Bo Kaap, Cape Town.

Tel +27 (0) 423 5412
e-mail marko@marcosafricanplace.co.za
website www.marcosafricanplace.co.za

4. Emily’s

The Premier Restaurant for South African Cuisine. A dynamic menu to spring many surprises, currently “Boned quail with date sambal filling, wrapped in bacon and served with deep-fried putu” or the “traditional Lamb Bobotie”. Throw in one of the finest South African wine collections, a tranquil view over the harbour, do not make early appointments for the following morning. Emily’s is situated in the Clock Tower Precinct of the V & A Waterfront.

Tel 27 (0) 21 421 1133
e-mail caia@mweb.co.za

5. Mama Africa Restaurant and Bar

If décor is part of good food you like, then Mama Africa’s is the place to be. Lots of timber, great vibe. Of the various African dishes like Maputo Prawns, Malagashy Fish, and Zim Chicken, the Hunter’s Pot could be the star, made up with Kudu, Ostrich, Crocodile, Springbok, etc. Mama Africa is situated at 178, Long Street, Cape Town.