If you’re looking for breathtaking views, intimate ambience, and decadent dishes for two on date night, then we might just have the perfect place for you. From dining in the clouds, to “tasting the veld”, we take you to the edge of your culinary imagination with our list of 10 romantic restaurants in Cape Town you will love.

1. Gold Restaurant

Wander off on a romantic taste-safari with Gold Restaurant. Experience a 14-dish immersive extravaganza with your significant other, while traditional Mali puppetry and dancing transport you into the heart of Africa.

Location: 15 Bennet St, Green Point
Price: FromR455
Opening and closing times: 6:30pm–11pm
Call: 021 421 4653
WhatsApp: 073 218 9369
Visit: www.goldrestaurant.co.za

2. Nobu at One&Only Cape Town

With stunning views of the iconic Table Mountain, embark on an intimate journey of unforgettable gourmet excellence at Nobu Restaurant. Relish a romantic night out at one of the city’s top locales, tasting fresh creations and masterful Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.

Location: Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Price: Multi course tasting menu R2300
Opening and closing times: 6:00pm–11:00pm
Call: 021 431 5888
Visit: www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town/dining/nobu

3. Azure Restaurant at The Twelve Apostles

Bathe in the fading embers of the day, spilling through floor-to-ceiling windows as you gaze into your partner’s eyes at Azure Restaurant. Slip into a romantic daze accompanied by exquisite world-class cuisine, as the rumbling Atlantic washes over the rugged Cape coastline.

Location: Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Price: 5-course menu from R825
Opening and closing times: Lunch 12:30pm–3:30pm; Dinner 6pm–10pm
Call: 021 437 9029
Visit: www.12apostleshotel.com/dining-and-drinks/the-azure-restaurant

4. Signal Restaurant at Cape Grace Hotel

“Taste the Veld”, a dining experience exclusively offered at Signal Restaurant. This romantic menu is designed for sharing, with each dish a celebration of savoury or sweet veld and flower sensations.

Signal Restaurant is undergoing an exciting re-fashioning and will reopen on 1 December 2023.

Location: West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront
Price: From R220
Opening and closing times: 6pm–10pm
Call: 021 410 7080
Visit: www.capegrace.com/culinary-delights/signal-restaurant

5. Infinity Restaurant at Hotel Sky

Escape into a dazzling dining retreat, towering high above the city skylines at Infinity Restaurant. Sojourn with your significant other on a skystronomic experience, a unique concept offering delicious “gastronomy in the sky” while the sun sets over the horizon.

Location: 9 Lower Long St, Cape Town
Price: From R140
Opening and closing times: 12:30pm–10pm
Call: 021 879 5043
Visit: infinityrestaurant.capetown

6. Zest

A quiet enclave in the bustling Sea Point suburb, introduce your sizzling date to fine dining at Zest restaurant. Using the smouldering coals of Kameeldoring, Chef Pavel’s kitchen infuses smoky-wood aromas into each carefully crafted dish, perfect for your romantic occasion.

Location: Newkings Boutique Hotel, 94 Regent Rd, Sea Point
Price: Winter Warmer Menu R395
Opening and closing times: Monday to Saturday 7am–11pm; Sunday 7am–5pm
Call: 021 010 7010 Visit: www.zestcapetown.co.za

7. Beluga

Dine and dance the night away, at Beluga, where sophistication meets fun. Ring in the occasion with a glass of bubbly, sparkling conversation and a menu fit for the royal occasion.

Location: 1st Floor, Cruise Terminal, Duncan Road, V&A Waterfront
Price: 2-course meal R250
Opening and closing times: 11am–10pm
Call: 021 418 2948
Visit: www.beluga.co.za

8. Cassia Restaurant

Tease your senses with an array of bold and intriguing gourmet creations at Cassia Restaurant. Slip into something sexy for dinner, before your soirée on the sundeck, teetering on the edge of a tranquil lake.

Location: Nitida Wine Farm, Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville
Price: From R160
Opening and closing times: Monday to Saturday 9am–9pm; Sunday 9am–3pm
Call: 021 976 0640
Visit: www.nitida.co.za/cassia-restaurant

9. Chefs Warehouse, Constantia

Set on the modern boutique estate of Beau Constantia, Chefs Warehouse is housed in an enormous “glass box”, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the False Bay region. Wine and dine on your love-filled excursion, with signature dishes bursting with one-of-a-kind flavours.

Location: 1043 Constantia Main Road, Constantia Neck
Price: 4-course set menu R800
Opening and closing times: Tuesday to Saturday Lunch 12pm–2pm; Dinner 6pm–8pm
Call: 021 794 8632
Visit: www.chefswarehouse.co.za/beau-constantia

10. La Colombe at Silvermist

Set on the 120-acre private Silvermist Estate, rise to new heights of quiet romantic anticipation, at the world-renowned La Colombe Restaurant. Go on a remarkable journey of reduced menus, re-imagined dishes and re-lived precious memories with your special someone.

Location: Silvermist Wine Estate, Main Road, Constantia Nek
Price: From R995
Opening and closing times: Lunch 12pm–1:30pm; Dinner 6pm–8pm
Call: 021 794 2390
Visit: www.lacolombe.restaurant/food