Top 10 Mediterranean food in Newlands, Western Cape, South Africa

September 14, 2019 Rosalyn Ihle

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Newlands including Mamma Roma, Basilico Restaurant, A Tavola, Stardust, Sloppy Sam's, Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect, Miller's Thumb, Magica Roma Restaurant, Fork Restaurant, Lord Nelson Restaurant
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10. Lord Nelson Restaurant

76 Orange Street Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Mediterranean, Contemporary Dinner, Drinks Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Table Service, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +27 21 483 1000 https://www.belmond.com/hotels/africa/south-africa/cape-town/belmond-mount-nelson-hotel/dining
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4 based on 482 reviews

Lord Nelson Restaurant

Soak up the atmosphere of our timeless dining room while savouring much-loved classics and impeccable service. The elegant, wood-panelled space dates from the hotel’s inauguration in 1899. It was here that, in 1994, President Nelson Mandela welcomed the w

Reviewed By NorthernWanderer0

We dined here this week, and had a most enjoyable meal.Lovely historic room, well spaced tables.We shared the signature beef Wellington, and it was still too large for 2. But it was excellent.Wine list is well sized and with good selection.Good service.Overall a good experience.Dear Northern Wanderer, thank you for the beautiful review, we are truly delighted that you had such an enjoyable time with us. Best regards, Johann

9. Fork Restaurant

84 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Mediterranean, European, Spanish Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 424 6334 http://www.fork-restaurants.co.za/
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4 based on 2028 reviews

Fork Restaurant

Reviewed By morewierd

We were walking around after going to the District Six Museum........Bo Kaap......Greenmarket Square,etc.....so we stopped in for cappuccino. We were given a tiny complimentary bite of something....and we ordered a stuffed cannoli to share. We were not impressed with the cannoli filling.The BEST part of our visit was conversing with the guy next to us, who it turns out started the vineyard from scratch: ELGIN RIDGE. The gal in charge even gave us a tasting of his sauvignon bllanc. It was delish.

8. Magica Roma Restaurant

8 Central Square, Pinelands 7405 South Africa Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +27 21 531 1489 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magica-Roma-Restaurant/449464651808228
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4 based on 411 reviews

Magica Roma Restaurant

Reviewed By Jmahg

I would have given the restaurant 5 based on the service which was friendly, informative and efficient. The food we had was OK but for me nothing special. The starters were better than the mains especially the salad and the calamari which was lovely. However my fish was rather dry and the spinach was also overlooked. Would definitely give it another try because of the nice ambience.

7. Miller's Thumb

10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 424 3838 http://www.millersthumb.co.za
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4 based on 2150 reviews

Miller's Thumb

Reviewed By morewierd

It was Heritage Day....and we walked here from Company Gardens. Even arrived before it's 6:30 PM opening and Jane was MOST cordial.Liked the atmosphere...sort of funky......our waiter was Simon and he was terrific!The complimentary starter was delicious. the Jordan House Wine "hit the spot". My bengal Fish Curry did NOT measure up to the curry at Seabreeze, but that's OK and hubby had the RUMP in blue cheese and garlic sauce. Superb. However, Jane, the portion of wok veggies that came w/the rump could certainly be MORE ample. Portion of wok veggies MUCH too small.Had a great conversation with the couple at the table next to us.Dinner with tip................R 668. By the time we left most tables were occupied!

6. Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect

Dreyer Street Shop G23 Cavendish Connect, Claremont South Africa Sushi, Seafood, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +27 21 683 2139 http://www.oceanbasket.com
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4 based on 110 reviews

Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect

At Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect you'll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned bucks.

Reviewed By PresentExplorers

We enjoyed lunch on a week day when the restaurant was very quiet. The calamari, cajun grilled was good as well as the garden salad, butternut and spinach sides. Their fish is always fresh and tasty. The coffee however was disappointing but the manager explained that they were trying out a new brand, so did not charge me for it. The service was good, with staff being efficient and friendly. Helpful to go when they are not busy.Hey there Presentexplorers.This review is o-fish-ally awesome! We are incredibly happy to hear it and can't wait to pass on the compliments to the Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect team.We hope to "sea" you again soon,The OB Team

5. Sloppy Sam's

Somerset Street, Cape Town Central South Africa Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +27 21 419 2921 http://www.sloppysam.co.za
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4 based on 135 reviews

Sloppy Sam's

A small restaurant run by a friendly staff, serving quality and authentic "home-cooked" Mediterranean food in a rustic atmosphere. Located directly opposite the Protea Victoria Junction Hotel, de Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa

Reviewed By SouthBankBoy

Staying nearby decided to give it a try. The hummus starter was very watery, not a great taste. My wife’s lamb chops were excellent, cooked to perfection. The vegetables were over cooked and not warm. My chicken tikka kebabs came in a thin sauce which tasted of tikka but the chicken didn’t. Overall we felt a lack of attention to detail and will not return.

4. Stardust

118 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town Central 4925 South Africa Mediterranean Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +27 21 462 7777 http://www.stardustcapetown.com
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4 based on 1279 reviews

Stardust

Reviewed By Nicci P

Really fin night out with great entertainment by the signing waiters. The food is great too, we had the bread plate (excellent romanesco dip) and meat plate (great fillet). I would recommend this for a group night out - birthdays, celebrations etc. Sing along, dance on the tables, drink too much, go have some fun!

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3. A Tavola

Shop #1 Library Square Wilderness Road, Claremont 7708 South Africa Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Parking Available, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs [email protected] +27 21 671 1763 http://atavola.co.za/
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4 based on 245 reviews

A Tavola

Authentic Italian Food We specialize in fresh, home-style Italian fare & seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on simplicity and flavour. A Tavola brings the real taste of Italy to the leafy suburbs of Claremont. Our open piazza-style dining and relaxed

Reviewed By Danelle V

We went to this restaurant on a whim, the guy doing our telephone booking was very friendly and efficient. However, that's where the good service ended. Arriving there the restaurant was packed, so we thought that this was the place to be. Wrong! The food is completely overpriced (fix your price range here please, it's much more expensive). You do not get what you pay for. The staff are friendly, but service is so slow. After ordering our mains, it took so long to come, and we thought it was because the restaurant was busy. However, looking into the kitchen, some staff were standing there eating while we were waiting for how long to get our food. Mains finally came, and what had to be a lovely pasta with Italian sausage, seemed more like a watered-down bolognese - and for a ridiculous price. We were asked about dessert, but by the time we could grab someone (not our waiter!) I was just ready to go home. Where was our waiter? Drinking tea and chatting with his buddy behind the bar. I will not recommend, unless you have lots of money to spend and don't know how to cook.

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2. Basilico Restaurant

32 Kildare Road, Newlands 7700 South Africa Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +27 21 683 5989 http://www.basilico.co.za
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4 based on 265 reviews

Basilico Restaurant

Reviewed By MertAdvisor

I have been going to Basilico for a while and it is really a lovely pizza place with plenty of seating and a good lunch special (significantly reduced price for 2 topping pizzas). Their pizza is thin and crispy, with plenty of quality toppings. Unfortunately I cannot recommend their pasta as they are just okay, nothing to write home about. Service is very inconsistent, very much waiter dependent. Sometimes it’s okay, other times the waiters are abrupt.

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1. Mamma Roma

5 Dean Street, Newlands 7700 South Africa Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +27 21 685 2051 http://www.eatout.co.za/venue/mamma-roma-newlands
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4 based on 194 reviews

Mamma Roma

Reviewed By Bubblalubs

A proper Italian trattoria, run by a warm Italian Family; who’s hospitality and Italian flare fun through to their gracious and smiling staff. Fantastic menu - too many temptations that it took me ages to decide what to eat. As it was Italian I thought best to check out the pasta on my first visit (I’ll be back to work my way through the menu!). The carbonara was faultless- absolutely delicious and generous portions. Can’t wait to go back!

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