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New Must-Visit Restaurants In Cape Town For 2025

Maravi Post Reporter

Cape Town’s restaurant scene is constantly evolving, with new eateries and foodie attractions making bold statements through their innovative cuisines, striking interiors, and unique experiences.

Explore Cape Town’s hottest new restaurants:

Marble Cape Town

Co-founders Chef David Higgs and entrepreneur Gary Kyriacou launched the much-anticipated Marble at the V&A Waterfront, blending their signature fire-focused philosophy with the city’s renowned seafood culture. Housed in the historic Union Castle building, the space reflects Cape Town’s natural elements-wind, sea, and earth, while floor-to-ceiling glass facades offer breathtaking 360° views of the city. Tuck into signature starters like snoek pâté with magwenya and lamb and beef tartare with pickled waterblommetjies. Or devour Marble’s celebrated wood-fired Chalmar ribeye, alongside new creations such as mussel paella and line fish with burnt leeks and roasted fish bone sauce. Dessert is inspired by the Mother City, including the famous granadilla lolly– guaranteed to make you jolly.

Location:  1 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Website: bit.ly/4bM89S2

Amare

Amare, meaning “to love” in Latin, lives up to its name by celebrating its Mediterranean roots while adding a splash of coastal charm to everything. The minimalist aesthetic is inspired by the rugged coastlines of Andalucía and the sun-drenched vineyards of Tuscany. Located in Bantry Bay, Amare serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a curated menu that’s all about fresh, vibrant flavours. Popular picks include the Amare salad with cos lettuce, focaccia croutons, parmesan, and a poached egg drizzled with either anchovy or fynbos dressing and the flatbreads. For the main event, the chefs swear by the prawn linguine and the Chalmar beef. End with a warm chocolate torte with olive oil and salted lemon sorbet and their unique cocktails.

Location: 29 Victoria Rd, Bantry Bay.
Website: www.amarecapetown.com/

Bus Cuisine

If you’re craving something different but still want to take in stunning city views, Bus is a must. This exciting new foodie experience lets you enjoy a 4 or 6-course meal crafted by award-winning chefs, all while aboard a luxury double-decker restaurant bus. The lunch and dinner set menu varies.  Kick things off with a fresh bread selection, then indulge in a West Coast seafood bisque or zesty shrimp ceviche. For mains, tuck into juicy grilled venison kebabs or braised karoo lamb shoulder. Chocolate lovers will appreciate the crispy chocolate spring rolls with crème anglaise, citrus, and a drizzle of honey. Vegetarian options are available. As you roll through the city along the Atlantic Seaboard, you’ll savour each dish, perfectly paired with Michelangelo award-winning Cape wines or refreshing mocktails. And don’t worry about plates and cutlery flying around, everything is thoughtfully curated to make sure your experience is stress-free. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as stipulated in the menu, are included in the price, which starts from R1250 per person.

Location: The bus leaves from The Commodore Hotel on Portswood Road.
Website: www.buscuisine.co.za/

Libertino

Libertino isn’t your typical Italian restaurant. Here, handmade pasta (don’t miss the pasta window!) and Neapolitan pizzas meet disco vibes and a sun-soaked terrace, adding a touch of seduction to late-night dinners. Beyond the alluring aesthetic, the seasonal menu, which includes Sicilian-style prawns, rigatoni aubergine, ravioli, a selection of pizzas, and tiramisu, showcases the freshest local ingredients. Every strand of pasta is rolled by hand, pizza dough stretched from scratch, and cheeses made in-house. Perfect for a night out with friends, and with both half and full portions, everyone can try a bit of everything on the menu.

Location: 47 Napier St, De Waterkant.
Website: libertino.co.za/

Credit: @arestudios.za

Konnichiwa

At Konnichiwa at The Pullman Cape Town, you don’t have to worry about making a reservation. The new sushi spot operates a no-reservations policy, perfect for when you’re out exploring the local attractions.

This quaint eatery serves fresh, made-to-order sushi, prepared by Shokunin (chef) Ernest Tsosane and his team. The menu blends classic favourites such as sashimi and nigiri with Rainbow Rolls and Wagyu Aburi. For something unique, the new-style sashimi introduces citrus-infused seafood options, adding extra depth. Pair your sushi with a selection of wines and cocktails while you take in the bustling city views.

Location: 22 Riebeek St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town.
Website: bit.ly/41M4tv1

konnichiwa restaurant

Seebamboes

Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, the duo behind Belly of the Beast and Galjoen, are back at it with their latest culinary adventure, Seebamboes. Perched on the mezzanine above Galjoen, this intimate spot flips the idea of ‘surf and turf’ on its head, turning it into something playful, surprising, and seriously delicious. The set tasting menu is all about pushing boundaries, blending sea and land ingredients in creative, unexpected ways. With just a handful of seats available each night, the experience feels exclusive. Think high tables, tall chairs, and a striking rectangular window framing an unexpected view of Table Mountain behind the chefs. As always, sustainability and local sourcing are at the heart of it all, with bold flavours and inventive combinations stealing the show.

Location: 99 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town.
Website: www.seebamboescpt.co.za/

Seebamboes

Kumu Aloha

Get a taste of Hawaii at Kumu Aloha in De Waterkant, Cape Town’s first-ever Hawaiian restaurant. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes like macadamia nut crab cake Benedict, Elvis French toast, Huli Huli chicken, and Hawaiian-crusted fish.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Maui Wowee crème brûlée is sure to impress. The menu constantly evolves, ensuring the vibrant flavours of Hawaii remain front and centre.

With both indoor and outdoor seating, the restaurant is brimming with Hawaiian charm, making every visit feel like an escape to Hawaii. Pair your meal with cocktails inspired by the island at the Tiki bar.

Location: 2 Jarvis Road, Green Point.
Website: instagram.com/kumu_aloha/

Tambourine 

 

@love_capetown Cape Town has a new restaurant! 🍽 Tambourine on Harrington Street is a sustainable dining experience, serving small plates and delicious cocktails.🍸 Ingredients are sourced from small-scale farmers, the dairy comes from family-run producers, and everything on your plate, including the pasta and bread, is made from scratch. They cook over an open fire and use local and organic produce wherever possible. Even their food waste doesn’t go to waste…it’s composted! Will you be trying @Tambourine? #capetown #capetowntiktok #capetownfoodie #restaurant #tambourine ♬ Tambourine – Edited Version – Eve

Tambourine on Harrington Street is a sustainable dining experience, serving small plates and delicious cocktails. Ingredients are sourced from small-scale farmers, the dairy comes from family-run producers, and everything on your plate, including the pasta and bread, is made from scratch. Everything is cooked over an open fire, with local and organic produce wherever possible. Even their food doesn’t go to waste…it’s composted!  

Location:   104 Harrington St, District Six.
Website: tambourine.co.za/ 

Seoul Pocha  

Seoul Pocha takes inspiration from pojang-macha, a type of street-side restaurant in Korea. Here, you can enjoy a full Korean BBQ experience, where you prepare your meat at the table, accompanied by a variety of side dishes. Other menu items include ramen, jjampong, bibimbap, and sharing options.  

Location: 28 Main Rd, Rondebosch.
Website: www.instagram.com/seoulpocha_ct  

Veldt 

Located in Hout Bay, Veldt is a braai eatery, deli and smokehouse that celebrates the bold flavours of the city. The menu features wood-fired and smoked dishes made from organic, grass-fed meats, including premium cuts such as Karoo lamb. The deli offers a selection of smoked meats, cured cuts, dairy, fresh organic produce, raw honey, and small-batch ferments. Be sure to try their signature smoked mayonnaise and other in-house condiments. 

Location:  35 Main Rd, Scott Estate.
Website: veldtdbe.co.za/ 

Mezza Luna  

Mezza Luna is a family-run restaurant in Durbanville serving authentic Italian cuisine. Everything is made from scratch, showcasing Italian favourites, from fresh pasta and classic lasagna to wood-fired pizza.  

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mezza Luna also has its own caffè next to the restaurant, serving coffee and a tempting selection of pastries.  

Location: Cobble Walk Shopping Centre, Verdi Blvd, Sonstraal Heights.
Website: mezzaluna.co.za/ 


Pure Good Café 

The V&A Waterfront’s newest hot spot, Pure Good Café, is flipping the script on eco-eating – and it’s anything but boring. Located right next to Africa Padel, the café is decked out in an aesthetic like you’ve never seen before. We’re talking furniture and décor made entirely from upcycled, second-hand, or landfill-bound items. Over 98% of the café was built using salvaged materials. The food? Affordable and Pure Good. 

Location: Marina Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Website: puregood.co.za/ 

 

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Lifestyle

Genocide? Even Afrikaner farmers laugh at Trump’s claims

Maravi Post Reporter

Days before South Africa’s president meets his U.S. counterpart at the White House this week, Afrikaner farmers at the center of an extraordinary new U.S. refugee policy roamed a memorial to farm attacks in their country’s agricultural heartland, some touching the names of the dead – both Black and white.

Here in Bothaville, where thousands of farmers gathered for a lively agricultural fair with everything from grains to guns on display, even some conservative white Afrikaner groups debunked the Trump administration’s “genocide” and land seizure claims that led it to cut all financial aid to South Africa.

The bustling scene was business as usual, with milkshakes and burgers and tow-headed children pulled in wagons.

The late President Nelson Mandela – South Africa’s first Black leader — stood in Bothaville over a quarter-century ago and acknowledged the increasing violent attacks on farmers in the first years following the decades-long system of apartheid. “But the complex problem of crime on our farms, as elsewhere, demand long-term solutions,” he said.

Some at the agricultural fair said fleeing the country isn’t one of them.

“I really hope that during the upcoming visit to Washington, (President Cyril Ramaphosa) is going to be able to put the facts before his counterpart and to demonstrate that there is no mass expropriation of land taking place in South Africa, and there is no genocide taking place,” John Steenhuisen, minister of agriculture, told The Associated Press. He will be part of the delegation for Wednesday’s meeting.

The minority white Afrikaner community is in the spotlight after the U.S. granted refugee status to at least 49 of them claiming to flee racial and violent persecution and widespread seizures of white-owned land — despite evidence that such claims are untrue.

While many at the agricultural fair raised serious concerns about the safety of farmers and farm workers, others were quick to point out that crime targeted both Black and white farmers and farm workers, as shown by South Africa’s crime statistics.

Thobani Ntonga, a Black farmer from Eastern Cape province, told the AP he had been attacked on his farm by criminals and almost kidnapped but a Black neighbor intervened.

“Crime affects both Black and white. … It’s an issue of vulnerability,” he said. “Farmers are separated from your general public. We’re not near towns, we are in the rural areas. And I think it’s exactly that. So, perpetrators, they thrive on that, on the fact that farms are isolated.”

Other farmers echoed his thoughts and called for more resources and policing.

“Crime especially hits small-scale farmers worse because they don’t have resources for private security,” said Afrikaner farmer Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt. He and other farmers wondered why they would leave the land where they have been rooted for decades.

Ramaphosa, himself a cattle farmer, also visited the agricultural fair for the first time in about 20 years — to buy equipment but also do outreach as many in South Africa puzzle over the Trump administration’s focus on their country.

“We must not run away from our problems,” the president said during his visit. “When you run away, you’re a coward.”

Applying to be a refugee

The fast-tracking of the Afrikaners’ refugee applications has raised questions about a system where many seeking asylum in the U.S. can languish for years, waiting.

The State Department has not made details of the process public, but one person who has applied to be resettled told the AP the online application process was “rigorous.”

Katia Beeden, a member of an advocacy group established to assist white South Africans seeking resettlement, said applicants have to go through at least three online interviews and answer questions about their health and criminal background.

They are also required to submit information or proof of being persecuted in South Africa, she said. She said she has been robbed in her house, with robbers locking her in her bedroom.

“They’ve already warned that you can’t lie or hide anything from them. So it’s quite a thorough process and not everyone is guaranteed,” she said.

By the numbers

Violent crime is rife in South Africa, but experts say the vast majority of victims are Black and poor. Police statistics show that up to 75 people are killed daily across the country.

Afrikaner agriculture union TLU SA says it believes farmers are more susceptible to such attacks because of their isolation.

Twelve murders occurred on farms in 2024, police statistics show. One of those killed was a farmer. The rest were farm workers, people staying on farms and a security guard. The data don’t reflect the victims’ race.

Overall across South Africa last year, 6,953 people were killed.

Government data also show that white farmers own the vast majority of South Africa’s farmland — 80% of it, according to the 2017 census of commercial agriculture, which recorded over 40,000 white farmers.

That data, however, only reflects farmers who have revenue of $55,396 a year, which excludes many small-scale farmers, the majority of them Black.

Overall, the white minority — just 7% of the population is white — still owns the vast majority of the land in South Africa, which the World Bank has called “the most unequal country in the world.”

According to the 2017 government land audit, white South Africans hold about 72% of individually owned land — while Black South Africans own 15%.

Source: Africanews

Regional, SADC

AfDB approves soft commodity finance deal with Meridian for Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabawe

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed a US$20mn soft commodity finance facility with Meridian to fund its value chain operations in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Meridian is a manufacturer and distributor of fertiliser, seeds and other farm inputs, and trader of agricultural commodities in Southern Africa. Continue reading AfDB approves soft commodity finance deal with Meridian for Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabawe →