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Honest Cape Town restaurant reviews, personally selected and written with intention. For the places that leave a mark, and the people who want to find them.

Paige’s Page is a Cape Town–based food review and culinary consulting platform exploring fine dining, hidden gems, cocktail bars, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Heirloom tomato and summer beet salad with ruby beetroot, glossy tomatoes, at Grub & Vine Norval

Grub & Vine Norval: Sunshine Gnocchi, Silk Panna Cotta & Terrace Views in Cape Town

By Paige Ellis Green • December 1, 2025
Grub & Vine Norval review: terrace dining, Sauvignon Blanc, heirloom tomato salad, sunshine gnocchi & silky panna cotta in Cape Town.

Places that left a mark

Featured Cape Town restaurant reviews and dining experiences worth knowing about.

Contadina and Regina pizzas side by side from Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch

Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch: A Nostalgic Pizza Pilgrimage (Contadina, Regina & That Elite Panini)

By Paige Ellis Green • February 4, 2026
A nostalgic visit to Piccolo Posticino Rondebosch. Contadina, Regina, melanzane panini and elite takeaway pizza done properly in Cape Town.
250g sirloin steak with Cape de Paris butter, fresh-cut fries, signature HQ salad at HQ Steakhouse

HQ Steakhouse Century City Review: The Iconic Sirloin Special Is Back

By Paige Ellis Green • January 26, 2026
HQ Steakhouse is back in Century City with its iconic sirloin special, Basque cheesecake and Cape de Paris butter. A modern classic reborn.
Cucumber and elderflower South Side cocktail at Batanga Cape Town

Batanga Cape Town: Kloof Street’s Hottest New Cocktail & Music Playground

By Paige Ellis Green • January 7, 2026
Batanga on Kloof Street blends bold cocktails, steak, small plates and music into one of Cape Town’s most exciting nightlife spots.
Fresh fish nigiri with tuna, avocado, rice and light ponzu at East City Grill Cape Town.

East City Grill Cape Town: Where Fire, Fillet & Finesse Meet on Harrington Street

By Paige Ellis Green • December 16, 2025
East City Grill on Harrington Street blends South African braai culture with Asian finesse. Fillet, nigiri, cheesecake & serious fire energy.

testimonialS

"Hi Paige, thank you so much for leaving this incredible review and for the amazing pics, much appreciated! We are super glad that you had an amazing time and we look forward to having you again soon!


Kind regards"

Team - Florentin

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"Hey Paige, thank you for your fantastic review. It's always rewarding to know our guests enjoy the food, service and atmosphere. Your support motivates our team, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future."


Owner - East City Grill & Yakiniku

testimonialS

"Ciao Paige,

Wow!!!! You have been so kind and spoiled us with compliments !!!

We are delight it to see you really enjoyed so much your dining experience & you felt the love we have for food & for people !!!

Thanks for mentioning a few of our dishes, especially our signature slow cooked Lamb & our homemade fresh pasta.

We look forward to welcome you back home & spoil you again soon!!!!

Ciao"

 


Owner - The Woodlands Eatery

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