Top Italian restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa

Extraordinarily delicious food.
Pricey but you get what you pay for.
They prefer that you have a reservation even if the restaurant is empty so book in advance.
Did I mention the food is really good?
It’s really good.

Still the same flavor that keeps my family and I coming back for more, we love all the pizza 🍕🍕 because we don't have any favorite they are all taste good. 29/09/2024 we will be there again

Thank you to the wonderful Monashe and all the staff, and the famous Cousins for helping me pull off the best surprise-braai bak stunt ever! 💕💕 Much love to the best Italian restaurant in Cape Town

The pasta here is great, I’ve had it a few times, however on this day I had what was by far the worst steak I had ever eaten in my life. It was not cooked how I ordered it and it had no seasoning whatsoever it also tasted like it had been frozen. The side spinach also lacked flavour. If you go here I do not advise getting anything that isn’t pasta.

We had a perfect early dinner before a Saturday evening show a few weeks back. Everyone was very happy with their food. Their gnocchi is exceptional. We opted to share a few of their outstanding deserts. The service was delightful. We all commented on the love and passion for the restaurant by the owner and staff. Highly recommended.

From the moment that we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted with the vibrant and charismatic service of the waiting staff. Seated in an exceptional position of the restaurant by our award winning waiter Armani. The meal was incredible, packed with flavor and depth, the chefs could not be faulted on any facet of their work. The two of us enjoyed a slow and hearty bottle of Cab Sav, that paired phenomenally, with our two meals. The environment curated by David and his team of miracle workers was nothing short of revolutionary. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a fast bite or a delightful and luxurious dinner. Come to A Tavola for the food, stay for the unmatched curatorship of a loving family environment. Shoutout Armani. Big ups brother!

Visited Cousins on a Friday night.
We didn't have a booking but tried our luck. At first the hostess asked us to wait outside (even though it was FREEZING and there's a small bar where we could have stood). Luckily a table opened up as we were being asked and the waiter seated us.
The wine was very nice, and the food was good but slightly underwhelming.
Cute, quaint atmosphere.

A very very good Italian restaurant, with a cosy and bubbly atmosphere and excellent service. The cocktails were exceptional, we had a gin and tonic and a whisky and disarano. The lamb ragu gnocchis were incredible and the cousins pasta was good too.

This panarottis doesnt have good management.. Like how do to serve this kind of pizza. What a shame!!

Worst experience ever😱🤢! We arrived, the guy just left us there and we struggled to get a waiter to attend to us. After about 40 minutes we eventually got assistance. We ordered beef lasagne and after 40 minutes our waiter informed us it was unavailable. We understood, the waiter was sweet and we changed our order. If only we'd left then! We waited for more than an hour and eventually when my mother's and sister's order came the meat was cold and half done. We asked it to be warmed up, meanwhile I still waited for my order! Little did we know we'd wait even longer. 35 minutes later, the meals are not back and I still haven't received my pizza. We eventually asked for the manager. We even struggled to get him. When he came, he dismissed our dissatisfaction and was defensive and somewhat arrogant. He couldn't care to listen or offer assistance. Utterly disappointed with the service and even more disappointed by the manager. It seemed the waiter was more clued up on customer service than the actual manager.

This restaurant is an absolute must visit.
The atmosphere was good and the service was great. The food was incredible to say the least. The taste, presentation and the smell, everything was spot on and delicious.
The owners of the restaurant are such lovely people and the make sure that you feel welcome.

A fantastic place to experience the excellence of an authentic Italian meal at a realistic price.

Portions are deceiving, what seems average is huge on quality and absolutely satisfying. Don't be fooled, you will definitely be full by the time you arrive at the end of the dish, the only reason you'd be wanting more is the impeccable flavor.

The Pasta Al Pesto is divine, as is the lasagne.
There are many other remarkable menu options and dietary options available. Brilliant wine selection to match meals and great atmosphere and staff to compliment the vibe.

If there is one thing that Garfield and I have in common it's lasagna. Let me tell you, if you like a nice saucy lasagna, then this is the place to go. Ooooh and the Focaccia Caprese was absolutely delicious. The service received was just right. Plus, we were so lucky to have a beautiful day to sit outside on the patio. Top it off, I had a really good cappuccino

Phoned 30 mins before arriving had to wait another 30 mibs before revieving cold raw pizza the manager treats uber eats driver with out any respect in front of customers. Whatcwas a great place to eat pizza suddenly became a no go waiter missing in action sad thing is place aint even busy

“At the table” is what A Tavola translates to. We sat, all 8 of us chattering away in our usual noisy manner until the food arrived. It was delicious. 3 of us ordered the mushroom pasta with truffle sauce and we all licked our plates to show appreciation once done. Well not really but you know what I mean. I wished there had been more. It was a teeny helping and I’m not a big eater but I could have had another whole plate. (Hence the rating of 4 above). To my right a pasta dish of rabbit was served and across from me a prawn pasta. All were devoured. In short the food was beautifully flavoured and presented.

The service is excellent too. Well mannered waiters are always the sign of a great restaurant.

The best italian restaurant in town. The pasta was delicious, I definitely recommend the cousins pasta and the lasagna. The waitress was super friendly and the atmosphere was cozy and romantic.

The owner was incredibly helpful and found us a table even though the restaurant was packed with people. Out waiter was so sweet and helpful and the atmosphere in the restaurant was nice. The food was ok, nothing great. As my husband brilliantly described it “it’s where you go when you don’t feel like making pasta at home”

Always a lovely, local, eatery to visit. The food is always consistent and there are always secret specials, over and above the menu offerings, if you ask. Exceptional wine list.

My first night in CapeTown we ran into this restaurant and wow what a find. One of the best meals. Authentic Italian! Calamari was perfect as appetizer! Caprese salad was excellent. And the pizza I ordered was outstanding. My travel partner tried one of the pasta dishes and loved it. Nice staff great service. Definitely would go back!

First time visit and suitably impressed. This is how a restaurant should be run - attentive but unobtrusive management and waiters.

Good menu selection, including some old favorites that aren’t that popular anymore. Fantastic wine list, with a great selection by the glass - many restaurants could use this wine list as an example of how to do it right.

Our waitress was knowledgeable and highly proficient. Well-heeled crowd, who were obviously enjoying themselves on a Wednesday night.

My spaghetti vongole was fantastic but could have been a slightly bigger portion (more clams!). The SO devoured her line fish (kabeljou) and pronounced it to be excellent (even though she’s a salmon fan).

No time for dessert, unfortunately, so we will have to go back.

VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The Cousins is an Italian restaurant in Cape Town that offers a truly authentic dining experience. From the welcoming ambiance to the flavourful and expertly prepared dishes, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving an unforgettable Italian meal.

The menu boasts an array of traditional Italian favourites, from perfectly cooked pasta dishes to mouthwatering seafood and meat options. Each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in a dining experience that is both satisfying and memorable.

The service at The Cousins is exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who are eager to enhance your dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to providing top-notch service only adds to the overall appeal of dining at this establishment.

Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a lively gathering with friends and family, The Cousins is the ideal setting. With its inviting atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and outstanding service, this restaurant consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience that leaves patrons coming back for more.

Service was great- food great and a really cosy atmosphere. We were a late ish walk in on a Monday evening about 8 pm as a group of four and we're greeted really warmly.

Food tasted GREAT.
Portions are generous and wine selection is fantastic.

Perfectly good restaurant. The mall location feels a little like a JHB restaurant, but the staff where lovely and the food was great. It's surprisingly easy to mess up a salad, but everything was fresh, the trout was good and the sauce was tasty.

Wonderful family restaurant with a variety of mouthwatering dishes. The cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic was tastfully served and delicious. Customers have the seating option of both indoors and outside. Also a lovely place to catch up with friends!

Went for dessert with the kids, they do vanilla ice cream by the scoop with chocolate sauce which made the kids very happy. Friendly server. Unfortunately they don't have a kids area anymore, but did provide colouring in pages and crayons.

Best pizza I’ve had… like ever! Thin and crispy base with the edges slightly puffed and charred… yum! My 3 family members also had pizzas and the verdict was unanimous. The waitress was super friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

I would have given a higher rating but I have to say I was disappointed with the Calamari starter. The item on the menu made no mention of what it came with. What I received was a salad with bits of calamari. Far too much salad and the calamari was barely visible. The chicken californian pizza was really good though. It was quiet for a Friday night but I felt the staff were perhaps too keen to move things along and should have waited for all guests at the table to finish their main before offering desert.

Went here for a spaghetti dinner.
-Wasnt very busy, only one other table had people.
-service was good and fast.
-Food was good and fast.
-Prices normal.
-I did come here one morning looking for breakfast and google said this place had breakfast, but they do not, they only have one lunch/dinner menu.

I was here one evening when i was in Capetown
-I was here durring load shedding, so light were out except in the kitchen. Candles on tables.
-I ordered a spicy custom pizza, it was very good
-Paid cash (Rand)
-Waitress was very nice
-Atmosphere including the lights out candle was great.
-It was not too busy, there was a few empty tables, i would say 50% full.
I recommend

Lovely seating outside on their stoep on a warm summer evening.

Unfortunately, the salmon linguine pasta was not great and less than half of the substantial portion was eaten.

My spinach and ricotta cannelloni was below average and completely overwhelmed by the (unwashed??) spinach. The sauce tasted like it contained only tomato and no bechamel.
I couldn’t finish it.

Even the focaccia was underwhelming and too heavy on the garlic. Also, not finished, which must be a first.

Lastly, please note that the waiters will clear the entire restaurant around you while you are still eating, even carrying the tables away. This is an ongoing issue in cape town restaurants and completely disrespectful of paying customers.

NOT RECOMMENDED

What a pleasure dining at this fine establishment.
Everyone was friendly and service was great.
Will definitly be back to eat more of the exquisite dishes.

I want to commend the exceptional service we received from Tawanda at Bella Italia Seapoint. As newcomers to Seapoint, my friend and I were in search of a coffee spot. My friend, being particular about his coffee, had specific preferences. When I conveyed this to Tawanda, his response was incredibly diplomatic, expressing a warm welcome to all kinds of customers. Tawanda's composed demeanor and confidence in Covim coffee and the establishment make him a true service ambassador. I highly recommend anyone visiting Seapoint to go to Bella Italia and ask for Tawanda to make your coffee.

The food is spectacular! The service is incredible! This is our 'go-to' Italian restaurant.

Phenomenal spaghetti bolognaise & pizzas!

I cannot recommend their food enough!

Great Pasta dishes, friendly staff and took a pizza back to our hotel for a snack. We ate beef ravioli , cannelloni, carni pizza. Plus items checked below. On different days.

The food and service are always excellent. The owners are always friendly and they go the extra mile to make sure you are happy.

There was so many choices to choose from and we chose Panarpttis and we were not disappointed. friendly staff and the food was good 👌 I would recommend them to anyone.

This is honestly one of the best Italian restaurants i have had the pleasure of being able to dine at. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is warm and feels like a giant hug. Their Cousin's special pasta is what i fall asleep dreaming about. Simple dishes with the most amazing flavour and fresh high quality ingredients.We have never had a bad experience and I'm pretty sure they were a big reason why we moved to Cape Town, This has become our local celebration spot and we will keep coming back! its what dining at an Italian restaurant should be.

Tuliswa was very friendly and professional. The food was great and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Good day.we had a lunch as Steers Staff members from different stores today at Panarottis Capegate .we were welcomed in warm way that i myself had to copy the experience as i am in the same industry.we got served by one of your best waiter Rose .She made sure everyone got exactly what they ordered .happy face and smiles all the way .on behalf of Steers Family we appreciate your service 😎.hope to see you again next of nextweek the other team is coming again .lots of love .all the team behind the kitchen that i cant mention names .and the manager aswell not sure her is Stephan .thank you 🫶

My family and I came for lunch here today (we regularly come and are always impressed), but today, I witnessed something extra. The lady named Stephanie was a true ambassador, greeting guests, cleaning, arranging tables, thanking patrons as they left...I'm sure that's expected but she wore many hats and must be commended for sterling service. What impressed us most is at lunchtime the restaurant was packed and some people waiting to be seated left upon which Stephanie ran into the food court to invite them back as she personally cleared a table for them making us feel more like family than just customers. We watched for a while at her tireless energy and dedication to serving her guests. This is the best Panarottis we've been to and will return just because of Stephanie (who didn't even serve us but made us feel special as to how she treated everyone she made contact with). Well done Stephanie you are a rare find in the industry.

22.11.2023 (Updated)

Imagine…

You were on holiday and loved the beauty of Cape Town. You were super starving after travelling and you found a restaurant that is highly recommended on Google Maps. You were super grateful the restaurant accepted your reservation.

You looked at the menu, every dish was described decently and you wanted to try as many as possible. You and your friends ordered almost every category and very looking forward to it.

But then, it turned out to be a long wait, and the food didn’t perform well. You tried so hard to ignore that bad feelings. You tried to enjoy the music and atmosphere but you were distracted by the manager and staff who were giving and receiving the warning.

In the end, when you wanted to talk about your thoughts, the discussion was changed to self-praise: “Many people love us”, “who ordered that tasty salad, it was good right!”

/////

What do you think about your experience in this restaurant? How many stars will you give it based on what you have experienced?

I was once in your position as well, someone wrote a huge article to give our brand a negative comment on the internet. He was so mad but our team decided to listen and asked him more about his experience politely. After serval discussions, we both understood each other and he was very willing to give advice to our team and help us boost the brand.

Every negative comment has a reason. When we were in the restaurant, we were also thinking maybe it was just that day. Maybe the kitchen was too busy, that’s why we didn’t have the same experience as what your five-star-comment customers had.

There are so many possibilities.

I didn’t want to write too much on food cause it was very personal and subjective. Most importantly, I’m not sure if our table was a special case. That’s why my comment is more about the service, the attitude we received, and what we observed.

As you asked, we ordered both flavours of the gnocchi plates, but we didn’t taste the garlic sauce. We added the garlic you gave us for the bread by ourselves. My friend’s prawn pasta: the prawn was too salted, and the sauce and the pasta didn’t mix well. She also ordered a side salad but it came late and it tasted bitter.

**We didn’t point out when we were eating. The first reason was because we were very hungry. The second reason was we noticed you closed at 10 but our dish came at 9.30, we only have 30 minutes left. Due to that, we decided to give feedback when doing the bill.

** My friends on the other side of the table didn’t enjoy their pasta as well but I didn’t taste it so no comments on those.

** Just checked the menu, and the photo reminded me we did order Valle Santa. That one performed well and the prawn wasn’t too salted. Will add one more star because of that for the food section. ( Box gave three cause he likes your beer and pizza)

That was what I tried to express rather than starting an awful argument. I was very uncomfortable with how you responded to my previous comment. It was disrespectful and disappointing.

I was going to ignore your response, but anyway, I decided to waste my time 🫠 and share the thoughts we weren’t able to let you know on that day.

Thank you for listening.

Respectfully,
SYK

—————————-
(Last week; R650+/pp)

1. 90mins waiting for our food

2. Food was ☹️😢😢😢

3. 15% charge automatically??? ( my local friend says it is unusual; it became 10% after giving the feedback )

4. Thought the manager was coming to listen to the feedback. She did for a bit, but then, turned the topic and started to admire the restaurant(???).

5. After we left, we saw her blame the staff.

**When we were eating, she also blamed the staff as soon as another group left. Very embarrassing.

Please treat your team well😞 They support your business🥹

Amazing food. Amazing staff and super friendly and efficient. I've been here twice in 2 days.

Just dined at Panarotti’s for the first time and was most impressed with the service. What lovely workers. I had the panarotti pizza and the Alfredo pasta. Unfortunately, my Alfredo pasta was a bit off (didn’t taste so good) and we told our server who consulted with her manager. The manager came over to apologize us and offered us another food item. As a person who has worked in the food industry it’s these moments that I remember because it’s all about how you handle them and recover from them. While I’m not crazy about the food, I’d come back just for the service.

The food is always great, but service is very slow. I have a large family and it seems to scare them. They get flustered and often mix up our order. We still go but we always know we will have to wait a while for our order and we may have to send things back 😆

Food & service was great but I had to ask the waitress to ask her colleague to stop sniffing her nose, the sound from her sniffing was very annoying and nauseating while eating my dinner as I was sitting very close to the bar section and she was busy with people's drinks. She was quite defensive after asking her to stop. Other than that, compliments to the chef.

My fiance and I had an absolutely fantastic experience! He ordered a pesto pasta and I ordered a pizza and both were absolutely delicious. We had the bruschetta for starters and it was to die for. The owner was super attentive and very kind even making great recommendations. We would definitely recommend this place and will be coming back.

Great food, but waiting more than an hour for pizza with only a few people in the restaurant. The general service was also poor.

Excellent service. We had Misa help us incredibly well and within 6 minutes of ordering our food she had us feasting on the best pizza in CapeTown

Lovely views and fantastic service. Their seafood pasta is quite good, and they make some of the best bread around.

Great place to have some delicious pizzas watching our Bokke win the Semi Final World Cup tonight. Thank you Kaylee for excellent service. Appreciate your tact and care shown to us as patrons

I was assisted by a waiter by the name of Wayne. He was so friendly, so helpful and the sweetest most thoughtful person ever. He went above and beyond for myself and a friend. Thank you so much for the excellent service.

Pizza was incredible. Really light and this base with good toppings the resturant itself is a bit of a warren of rooms that seem quite disjointed.

Overall a decent experience and the staff managed large tables relatively well.

The outdoor section is lovely but wind and umbrellas cause issues.

Went to the restaurant for takeaway. The vegetarian Pizza was full of toppings and quite good. Prices would say slightly on the higher side.

Beautiful service, waiters were really calm and friendly. The food was amazing, love it :)

What a great evening out with the family the at food was amazing and the service was on point. Love the staff and service always a pleasure coming here. highly recommend especially when for dinners with the family and kids. Thank you for the excellent service and keeping your clients happy.

Superbly located, very friendly waitering staff. Given the prices on the menu and the reputation of the place, I was disappointed by the lack of care in terms of decor. The outdoor seating covers were crinkled, dirty and torn on the edges as were the seating cushions. The food was overpriced for what it was. I had the Caesar salad which was lettuce, Parmesan and bread for R150. Nothing else. My partner had the gnocchi and was underwhelmed. The complimentary warm bread was a winner but that’s about that. Not really sure I’d ever return. Saddened given its reputation as being a longstanding Cape Town go to spot.

We ordered a vegan pizza via Mr D and we almost had a child choke on plastic, only to find that a plastic container of some sort had been baked into the pizza. I have no words to describe the shock at this experience.

Amazing resturant and amazing food and superb service. Ask for either Kyle or Carla to serve you and you will have the best possible experience. They are so accommodating to any and all dietary needs. Strongly recommend!

Me and my girlfriend went there today to grab something to eat. A kitchen staff member was sent to us to tell us that a table moved away from us because we kissed and held hands. Yes there is gay/lesbian couples in our world today!!! Why be told to not be yourself in a public restaurant. Dont know why we were told that the other customer was not happy to see that, we were customers as well??? A manager did not attend the matter. The most disrespectful place ive ever been at. Get your act together. You live in the 20th century!!!!

I came in based on the great reviews. I was warmly greeted by Aaron. When I told him I was hoping to place a to go order, he invited me to sit down and look at the menu. I sat outside in a wonderful and cozy area.

I ended up ordering the specialty pizza with the Parma ham and mushrooms. By the time I got back to my hotel it had cooled off a bit but was still delicious. The crust was thin and the sauce was delicious.

I also ordered the tiramisu. It was yummy. A wonderful way to finish off my meal.

While I was waiting on my meal I had a chance to talk to Aaron for a few minutes. It was such a pleasant conversation and you could tell he was genuinely interested in knowing where I was from and what brought me to the area.

I will definitely be back.

My friend and I had a lovely experience from the professional and friendly waiter to the delicious cocktails and pizza, the music was soothing and the atmosphere was just incredible . To top it all the aesthetics of the restaurant are amazing, I would love to check them out during the day because I went in the evening. I highly recommend

My mom and I regularly visit Panarottis N1 City for breakfast. Their prices are reasonable, a variety of breakfast options, including the best breakfast pizza ever. Their food tastes great. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Best customer service ever.

Great food, great service.
We were treated to a great meal and served by a waiter with a huge smile. We will continue to support this place if their standards are kept as it is!

Went for a lovely surprise while in Sea Point.
We received a loving welcome full of smiles on entry, and the vibe of the space was great. Delicious food overall, especially the pasta!

We had the honour of sitting next to a birthday table, so when the birthday girl came in, we of course sang Happy Birthday in Afrikaans along with the group...so special.
Great service and awesome energy from the team at Posticino.

Many thanks for the memorable eve. Will be back when in the area.
Molte grazie!

Take care til next time...

What an incredible restaurant. Arguably some of the best seafood pasta I've had! I'd definitely advise sticking to one of the seafood pasta options. Our party each went that route and everyone was extremely happy. We went on an extremely cold evening and it was so warm and comfy inside.

Our waitress was able to suggest a fantastic red wine pairing for our dishes and we were served delicious warm bread to start. Without a doubt a must visit if you're looking for a hearty meal. Be sure to finish your night with some Grappa and Espresso. Highly recommended.

My first visit left much to be desired. The food was great and I enjoyed my pasta. Service was slow, we had to keep calling our waiter to assist us. The atmosphere and decor is definitely spot on, it would make for a great first date venue 🙂. If the service can be improved then the experience would be even greater.

Very nice experience,it was very warm inside.The atmosphere was great. Our waiter(Mpho)was very helpful and welcoming,he answered all our questions and helped with everything we needed. The choice of music playing was amazing and the food was even better. Definitely coming back!! :)

We went to Balena Blu for lunch on friday , it was so good that we booked for saturday evening !

We found in this restaurant everthing we can expect : waitress and waiter very helpfull and carefull, a very good and fresh itilian food : excellent fresh homade pasta, very good burrata, delightful itilian revisited deserts,...

If you like italian wine, ask for a bottle of Ayama, a south african carignan 😊

We highly recommend this place to have a peacefulk moment and a high quality italian food.

I love the fresh and newly renovated Panarottis.

The ambiance, the interior design, the colour coordination ...

My goodness, you have outdone yourselves guys.

Well done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

And the food is always fresh and delicious.

Perfection, always. ❤️

Great option for dinning out with the family.
It's worth knowing their specials as well as they give good value for money.
Our waitress Benedicte was really good and attentive.

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Cape Town Sea Point.The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Absolutely one of the best meals we had while in Cape Town. Highly recommend!

Decent Restaurant with sunset and beach views. There are not many restaurants around on the beach side so this one does just fine. I had the mussels in tomatoes which were ok but I think slightly undercooked.. had a bad tummy the day later. Other than that the service was attentive, gave me quickly a table on a Saturday night on the terrace and took good care of me. Maybe one piece of advise for the older service folks: please don't come up to a solo traveller woman and lecture her about "where her husband/boyfriend" is. It makes for uncomfortable conversations and is generally not pleasant to be reduced to a couple even I have my moment of solitude in a beautiful place like this. Social awareness is more important these days than ever.

I have ordered a pasta to be delivered by Mr Delivery. The food received was cold and the portion was very smaller than usual. The Manager confirmed that the pasta was normally 250g and is now 230g for the same price. I have conveyed my total dissatisfaction and discussed with the manager and are waiting on feedback. Never ever will I order from them again as they are suppose to inform clients that the portions are smaller as the weight of the food is not indicated on the menu and therefore the can decrease the size of the portions as they like.

Washington was a very nice waiter, the atmosphere is nice and the pasta and cocktails are excellent. The burrata is especially delicious, highly recommend for dinner.

Pictures: spicy prawn burrata pasta, Saigon smash cocktail

Great dinner. Delicious food, nice atmosphere, super sweet service, Washington was great!

We have the breakfast here every time. It's really just delicious. Lately we have had spirit coolers. And found it to be a refreshing beverage if you are looking to have something cool.

Our waiter was awesome and a really cool gentleman. You really cant ask for more than perfect, and with the place as packed as it was, our waiter really pulled through for us.

The menu is delicious the staff are awesome. Hopefully they could work a way of enclosing more of the front section of the restaurant at N1 City, it gets abit awkward when you're seated in the front, but it never takes away from the experience. Thank you Panarottis N1 City.

(Edited from 3 to 5 stars) Was basically empty when we got in so the vibes and atmosphere were not it at the time and whenever I would pass by in following days it wouldn’t really have many people in, or it looks gloomy or just…empty feeling? However the salads and starters were good, but the pizza’s crust didnt do it for me, a little too much flour tasting and not a lot of substance/flavor. The pasta we had was just alright, nothing good nothing bad.

(Original) I hate to write 3 star and below google reviews for places I can tell are genuine and really trying so this one pains me. I hope this provides good feedback and something to build off of. I wish nothing but the best for this place and will probably return.

After such a amazing reply of the owner/manager, I had to bump this up to a 5, as I think it shows maturity, passion and commitment which beats out any small mistakes in a pizza or others. And I also will stick with the owners word and believe that it was full lots of the time, as I probably went at the wrong times of day. Thanks for the meal offer and response!

An Absolutely a good place to have a breakaway with the family. A fantastic atmosphere inside and outside in food mall area.
Staff have next level services, even the trainees did their job with a high level of competence.
Manager always marching between the tables to assist while your waiter is collecting your food.

A very well located and picturesque restaurant in Seapoint (started in the 60s so well done). Food was good (but slightly pricey for those on a budget). Service was a little slow though.

Came at off hours, between lunch and dinner, and it was good. Atmosphere is a bit off at this time. Empty feeling with lack of chairs/furnishings, but the service was polite and the food was good.
Better than ok but not great. Really appreciated the complimentary corn meal prior to ordering.

We had our year-end dinner. Adriano was so helpful and did a great menu with several options.

Wow what a first dining experience in Cape Town. Great friendly service with excellent recommendations. We ate here on Monday so it was mellow but could see this place is set up to be active. Sitting outside was pleasant and good for people watching.
Portions are large, especially the appetizers.
Desserts (two) were outstanding.
Recommend and would return.

Had a wonderful dinner with my family really a great surprise, nice setup, clean, and some amazing dishes.
Keep it up.

I was really looking forward to a good Italian dish in Cape Town. Saw Bella Italia and there one other one straight across the street but I chose this. The beef lasagna was probably a 4/10.

Only because I was looking for a very authentic Italian pizza. It tasted too like Bolognaise and possibly had no Bechamel sauce at all. I was quite underwhelmed, but possibly because I had high standards and expectations of what a good lasagna tastes like. So I didn't give any feedback, just ate half of it and left as I was famished.

The red latte being a rooibos tea but with milk was a bit of a bad idea. Rooibos taste better as black tea. But again, I just went with the flow and didn't bother sharing my sentiments, it was a lesson for me not to try it again.

The food was delicious. The lasagna is a must. The pizza tasted good and the burger was very tasty too. The bun was freshly baked. The desserts were nothing special. The cheesecake was chewy. The chocolate bwownie was good. The staff is friendly and helpful. Inside you sit cozy but it was really too cold inside.

Quality food and fantastic service. I always feel special when I go out to visit this restaurant that could just as well have been on the south coast of France or Italy 🇮🇹. Beautiful sunsets over the ocean makes it sometimes very spectacular!!

The main attraction right now is the state of the art play area. Sadly the area is quite small but well equipped for the kids. Also they have a child minder with the kids. I had a good experience and was very happy on that regard. Coming to food, panarrotis as a whole has dropped the standard. Their pizza are never crispy enough. The base is always too thick for my liking and they add too much cheese.

Went there on 16 February 2023 for lunch and I was impressed. They revamped the place since my last in 2022 (see below review with the 2 pictures of the white/light brown table). We had a friendly waitress. The pizza was filling, good gin and I liked the colour scheme. The green seats with the dark brown table really sets a scene, like a nice place to have a get together (hats off to the interior designer). We didn't wait long for the drinks or the food. Service was given with a smile. I'd recommend this place for a dinner date, lunch, a get together or just to work and have lunch. Good priced and the apple litchi drink was very tasty.

We went for lunch there on 2 June 2022. It was my first time at this branch and also my first time having a Panarottis pizza in years. I was not disappointed. We ordered the special (massive pizza). It was really good. The restaurant looks small from the front but it really isn't. I do like their seating booths, it's actually comfy.

Had an amazing experience here, warm, welcoming and professional. The food was also on another level!
I had a signature dish that was available for the evening, Ossobuco. And my girlfriend had the Tagliatelle al Cartoccio. Will definitely go again!

A recommendation saw me visit. A professional experience from booking through dinner.

The minestrone was hearty and authentic. The veal limone was simple and perfectly prepared. ,
The rest of the party had veal marsala and fillet. All had smiles and compliments.

Great Italian food in Northern Suburbs!

Will definitely be back.

The restaurant was in walking distance and it's a busy place. Not so much on the decor but it is close to the sea. We enjoyed our food, it was fresh and comfort (you need those meals where it is cooked with homely feeling still fine quality) they made spaghetti bolognese for my son even though it wasn't on the menu. Their breads came out warm and soft, super fresh. The linefish is cooked beautifully with a light buttery sauce. I enjoyed my grilled calamari and it was saucy. The only thing was my calamari was a bit tough to chew but it was fresh and big. Not that small size you get in JHB.

Our services was good and the drinks prices are very good priced. The only expensive part is the food. Their mains are from R180 for a pasta dish and R200 for fish and meats. The mains doesn't come with sides which you have to order extras and that's R35 per sides. Still... it's good food to eat!!!

Never disappointed
Want a healthy dinner, is it your cheat day for a meal? Want to eat out or take away that won't take forever. Quick, convenient and fresh food should be their motto. Chef never disappoints.
Whether you want a burger, pizza, pasta, salad, tapas or dessert Primi is the place to eat at.

Cosy Italian restaurant, haven't been back for over a year (lockdown). The service is wonderful and our meals arrived so quickly!
Dessert was delicious!!!
Only downside is my hair and clothes smells like the food from the open kitchen...haha!

Zibaldone was recently recommended and as we had an appointment in Bellville, we decided to give it a try. This upmarket Italian restaurant must serve the best food I have had in a long time and the service was outstanding. Sadly there are just not enough really good Italian restaurants around, offering as many great choices and superb wines. They even have a selection of Italian wines.

We made the mistake of asking for an onion and mild garlic pizza to nibble while deciding on the main menu. It was so delicious we could not stop eating it. This was followed by Pork Fillet served with a Gorgenzola cream sauce on Gnocci and fresh sprigs of Brocolli. My partner ordered Saltimbocca which he found “Tasty, tender and absolutely delicious”. Looking out of the window on the water’s edge, we were transported back to our trip in Santorini where we first tasted “Cantuccini & Vin Santo” a delicious Biscotti which is dipped into a sweet sundried dessert wine. I cannot wait to go back for more.

A wonderful restaurant that was busy and had a great atmosphere. They have a large menu as well as specials - so there is something for everyone. The food was absolutely divine from the starters to dessert. A favourite at our table was the Linguine Gamberoni! The desserts were also delicious, I loved the Torta di Cioccolato. The staff were attentive despite how busy it was. I will definitely return.

Beautiful, intimate Italian restaurant with a breathtaking view as it is situated the Tygervalley Waterfront. The waiters are welcoming, friendly and don't mind explaining the food options on the menu. The food was delicious and enough portion size. Had a pleasant time and will definitely be returning soon!