Cape Town Restaurant Articles & Food Stories

A table filled Pho House, including pho, vermicelli, bánh mì, spring rolls and sushi.
By Paige Ellis Green August 7, 2026
Pho House in Claremont serves halal-certified Vietnamese food with no gimmicks and plenty of personality. Read my review of the pho, bánh mì, sushi and more.
A spread of beef pho, sizzling beef stir fry and fresh salmon rainbow rolls at Pho Hue Vietnamese
By Paige Ellis Green August 2, 2026
Pho Hue in Hout Bay serves authentic Vietnamese food, incredible pho, Vietnamese coffee and warm hospitality. Read my review of one of Cape Town’s hidden gems.
The Marble Seven Colours Brunch spread featuring traditional side dishes and a selection of meats.
By Paige Ellis Green July 30, 2026
Marble Cape Town’s Seven Colours Sunday Brunch. A feast of open-fire cooking, shared plates, caviar, malva pudding and proudly South African hospitality.
Croissant Eggs Benedict and Chicken Bowl served together at Dalebrook Café.
By Paige Ellis Green July 20, 2026
Paige going for breakfast and lunch at Dalebrook Café in Kalk Bay. Tries the new menu, a croissant Eggs Benedict, a Chicken Bowl and a nostalgic coffee milkshake.
Beef Wellington served with seasonal accompaniments at Grub & Vine.
By Paige Ellis Green July 15, 2026
Join Paige at Grub & Vine’s Beef Welly Fridays on Bree Street in Cape Town, from canapés and wine pairings to Beef Wellington and decadent desserts.
Vegetarian pizza and penne puttanesca served on a wooden table at Massimo’s.
By Paige Ellis Green July 12, 2026
A nostalgic visit to Massimo’s in Hout Bay. From Spritzes and antipasti to puttanesca, pizza and tiramisu, here’s why this Italian favourite still feels like home.
Thin-crust sheet pan pizza topped with fresh ingredients at Jerry’s
By Paige Ellis Green June 21, 2026
From thin crust sheet pan pizza, juicy steak to cocktails, dumplings, dessert, here’s my review, Jerry’s Blouberg and why it’s more than just a burger spot
Authentic Vietnamese mains at Vietnamese Street Kitchen in Muizenberg
By Paige Ellis Green June 6, 2026
Looking for authentic Vietnamese food in Cape Town? Read Paige’s review of Vietnamese Street Kitchen Muizenberg
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