Good value restaurants in the Cape

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• 1. For me, good old Borrusos in Kenilworth never fails. Friendly staff who have been there a long time and know their regulars - SUPERB pizzas crisply done in the wood-fired oven (my favourite: feta, bacon, caramelised onion and avo), with an unpretentious setting.
  The menu is short, the meals are delicious, and you know exactly what to expect...
  TIP: Bring your own wine (no corkage!)
   
  

  
  kimberoo

  December 7th, 2009 at 2:04pm

• 2. Thanks, Kimberoo! Didn't know about the corkage which is great. We like taking our own wine as you know what you getting.
  

  
  Kate-Erskine

  December 7th, 2009 at 2:11pm

• 3. Cafe Olympia will certainly be in my list of top 10 for simple, amazing food in a laid back and relaxed setting! 
  Recent find that is great for steak lovers (as the name suggests) is Carne in Keerom Street.  They have a good selection of meat straight from the owner's farm in the Karoo, and do try the rib-eye for flavour.  For international visitors there are also some venison of offer like eland and springbok (and other).   
  As for Borrusos, never been, so will certainly have to go check it out, thanks! 
  

  
  Huntley

  December 7th, 2009 at 4:34pm

• 4. My all-time favourite place is Posticino in Sea Point. If you love Italian food, then you'll love this place - they make amazing pizzas! As for the pasta, there are no sauce options - you get to pretty much invent your own from the list of ingredients and the base sauce option (tomato or cream).
  It's a family run restaurant and the owners, in true Italian style, make you feel like a member of the family. Booking is essential, but you won't be disappointed!
  

  
  claudiskies

  December 8th, 2009 at 10:01am

• 5. I definitey think that Cafe Royal in the vibey Long Street is worth a mention. Although more for the locals I did recommend it to some clients of mine who were doing 5 star all the way and they gave it a big thumbs up. They make some of the best burgers in town, my favourite being the Hawaiian Piggy. To top it off you get the choice of 3 sides: wedges, chips or sweet potatoto chips. If you get menu envy and are bad at making decisions about what to order (like me) they allow you to do a mix of all three. Top it all off with one of the best milkshakes in town. My recommendation would be the smarty one
  

  
  Bonita Twigg

  December 9th, 2009 at 10:10am

• 6. my all time favourite is Saigon in Kloof St. If you can handle spicy food, i highly reccommend the Angry Duck, I swear, I can't get enough of it after years of eating there! Also thier Crystal Salad Rolls are amazing!!!!
  
  And Bonita Twigg, I totally agree with you, Royale is great, my favourite used to also be the Hawaiin Piggy, until i tried the Ungrateful Basted!
  
  Sigh.... hungry now....
  

  
  NicolaWade11

  December 10th, 2009 at 1:10pm

• 7. I just thought of another one. If it's a burger you're after, Hudson's on Kloof Street is possibly the best burger in the city - in my opinion anyway. I recon it beats Royale hands down.
  The burgers are flame grilled and the fries to die for, and while you're munching away, they play some really good tunes in the background.
  Om nom nom :)
  

  
  claudiskies

  December 10th, 2009 at 3:41pm

• 8. Thanks all - this has been super helpful. I went out for dinner the other night, and thought I should share this with you all as well. We tried the Cattle Baron Grill House in Constantia Village. Really great steaks! They have a few specials on at the moment where their signature Chateaubriand is only R89 - served chips and all the trimmings. Service was great, ample parking, nice cosy setting and best of all no corkage. So if you hungry....
  

  
  Kate-Erskine

  December 10th, 2009 at 3:42pm

• 9. My Top 3 (best value)restaurants? That's difficult, as we are spoilt for choice with so many award winning restaurants - right on our door step.
  For a no fuss, good food dining experience I reccomend Topsi & Co in Franschhoek. Topsi Venter, the doyenne of South African cuisine is 80-something and you'll still find her in the kitchen - creating mouth watering dishes! The menu changes daily and she uses the freshest produce from the Franschhoek area. Expect the likes of cucumber & wasabi soup with truffle oil, smoor (smoked)snoek (salty, flaky fish)with onion marmelade, Cape Salmon with vegetable duxelle and the best oxtail ever served onplate! she's not licensed - sotake your own!
  The best pizza in town must be Posticino in Sea Point Main Road...paper thin crusts, good quality toppings and excellent prices - it really makes you go back for more. The Al Fresco pasta is out of this world - and the pasta de olio de aglio - just shows you less is more. Dont expect the most exciting winelist, rather enjoy an ice cold Peroni!
  I love a good curry - and thank goodness you dont have to go to far to find one! Chandani, situated in Upper Roodebloem Rd, Woodstock serves authentic Indian dishes at reasonable prices. The Palak Paneer and the Lamb Rogan Josh is simply to die for. Very popular over weekends - so book in advance! Good winelist, although maybe just a bit pricey.... but simply the best Indian dining experience in the Mother City.
  
  
  

  
  Jako CPT

  December 18th, 2009 at 2:18pm

• 10. Many good restaurants mentioned here for good food,vibe and valuebut not exactly well known for theirservice.I'vebeen toBurruso's, Cafe Olympia and Cafe Royale - all are institutions in Cape Town with great food and a good buzz but notoriously 'laid-back' service andyou can add the Daily Deli in Tamboerskloof to thatlist, its a gem but don't be in a hurry.
  My best local spots for good menu variety, wine selection, service and atmosphere are Sandbar in Camps Bay - try theCalifornia Chicken Salad after the morning on the beach and Wakami in Mouille Point for sushi, seafood and a seaview second to none.
  

  liesel muller

  December 30th, 2009 at 11:56am