BIZERCA BISTRO
Jetty Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
Tel +27 21 418-0001
City Centre

French classically trained chef, Laurent and his Australian wife, Cyrillia longed for the unpretentiousness of a bistro after years of running fine dining eateries. Whilst one could find classic French dishes such as cassoulet and beef bourguignon on their menu, you will also find many new dishes created with the influences picked up during years in Australia, and now Cape Town. Their signature dish for many years, the braised farmed pigs trotter with seared scallop, is such a dish. It marries a traditional bistro classic with our own authentic style - a modern surf and turf, if you will. Recently ranked best Bistro Restaurant in EAT OUT 2010 Magazine.


CAVEAU WINE BAR & DELI
92 Bree St, Heritage Square, City
Tel +27 21 422-1367
City Centre

The fabulous wine list and rustic French inspired menu are the star attractions. Order charcuterie and cheeses with fresh breads from the deli, or the chef's specials from a blackboard that changes daily. Caveau now boasts a new sushi bar and pasta table. Recently listed in Conde Nast as one of the hot new spots! A big favourite with the locals with an extensive list of wines by the glass.


MANNA EPICURE
151 Kloof Street, Tamboerskloof
Tel +27 21 426-2413
5 minutes by car from city centre

A fantastic venue to visit for breakfast, brunch or lunch. People queuing to get in, waiting round like seagulls for that next perfect table to open up. The walls are clad with an airborne tea party. Dainty tea pots wrapped in ribbon hang from the ceiling, and doily like place mats add texture to the wall area above the mantelpiece. The menu boasts originality and simple decadence. Every dish is like a work of art; but it's the delicate, balanced flavours for which Manna Epicure is most renowned.


SOCIETI BISTRO
50 Orange Street, Gardens
Tel +27 21 424-2100
5 mins by car from City Centre

Very elegant bistro, recently relocated to the trendy Gardens area of the city, offering a wide selection of delicious food. Relaxed atmosphere and informal restaurant serving Italian and French country food which is all stock based with the emphasis on flavour. Meat is usually slow-cooked in wood burning ovens, and the chefs use boutique suppliers of organic products. Pasta, ice cream and bread are all made fresh on the premises.


THE TEST KITCHEN
Shop 104A, Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock
Tel +27 21 447-2337
10 mins by car from City Centre

The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock has a new attraction which is proving to be an excellent draw-card. Chef Luke Dale Roberts who took La Colombe to new heights, achieving 12th place ranking in the San Pellegreno World Top 50 Restaurants List, has now moved on and opened The Test Kitchen at this, already popular spot. Those in the "know" are falling over each other to try out the new and quirky cuisine and tasting menus.

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