A trendy, New York style Italian restaurant situated in a beautifully restored old Cape Town building, offering excellent Italian fare with an emphasis on fresh produce. Personally presented by the chef, the menu includes seafood, pasta, superb veal and many specials to choose from.

"The Lion" as its name translates, offers top class Italian cuisine in a heritage building dating back to 1711. Situated in Green Point, just outside the city centre, it boasts a walk-in wine cellar, private dining room and bar. Il Leone offers a sophisticated atmosphere, with delicious food that will have you coming back for more. With a friendly buzz and excellent service, it is easy to see why this eatery has created a stir on the local restaurant scene. With the best quality ingredients cooked to perfection, generous helpings, good wine and friendly, informative staff Il Leone will offer you a total dining experience like no other.

Il Meloncino restaurant in the V&A Waterfront, brings a genuine Italian flavour to our shores. The modern and stylish décor creates an "eclectic European vibe" where one can sip cocktails and snack on canapés, nuts and olives. As someone suggested, "Close your eyes and you could be in Rome". Open your eyes and you face magnificent Table Mountain, as seen from the comfort of one of Meloncino's white sofas. Three imported chefs from the land of Prada and Peroni - Andrea, Luciano and Roberto - whip up a blend of contemporary cuisine while they teach local staff a thing or two about "Mamma's cooking". Expect home-made pasta with authentic Italian sauces, steaks and seafood from the charcoal grill, traditional wood-fired pizza and an extensive menu to choose from. In order to stay faithful to the original, various ingredients, such as cheese, coffee and wine are imported from Italy.