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I really enjoyed Tables at Nitida! The atmosphere is nice, and the staff are friendly. I absolutely loved my food, I was really impressed. It is also a beautiful location and the restaurant is beautiful. I will definitely be back!

Walked in on a Tuesday morning around 10. Completely dead so decided to simply get my order as a take away. Ordered two cappuccinos and a scone. Payed R160 and when I got home I was disappointed. The scone was dry and flat and served with all gold type jams. And the cappuccinos…it was filtered coffee with added milk. I phoned to inform the manager but it was difficult to be forgiving as while I was there waiting for my order, I saw the manager standing by the coffee bar. She could have easily corrected this error- I guess she was too distracted by her Duolingo lesson, which was on full volume for everyone to hear.

It was a delightful experience! Very friendly staff. I had my small dog with me and they brought her some water. Great coffee (we had iced coffee). I ordered the vegan philly cheese steak and was impressed by their creativity. My partner was also happy with his dish. Beautiful setting with a calm atmosphere. Very impressed to see a vegan dessert!! Will be back.

The food was a huge disappointment, we expected a lot more from an establishment in its location. To be fair, we had a b'day party set-up and because of the large number of people the venue gave us a "Reduced menu" this only had limited items that we could order, but most of the items were way under par Vs other similar restaurants in the area. The place does offer a beautiful setting and huge very neatly maintained kids play area ideal for families but if you are looking for a culinary experience then don't hold your breath.

Today was such a beautiful sunny day & we've decided to take my visiting mother-in-law for lunch at Nitida. Such a beautiful setting between the vineyards, gardens & beautiful trees. It was busy today, we didn't book a table & when we got their we got the last unreserved table.
We ordered our meals, we were not in a hurry, food did take a little bit long to arrive, but it was worth the wait. The food was beautifully prepared and really tasty, big, hearty portions. Our waitress was maybe serving a couple of tables too many because we struggled to get her attention a few times & we had to wait quite a bit for assistance. Overall, we enjoyed it. There are beautiful lawns, families having picnics & children running around & playing in the playground area. Lovely for families with young children. Also saw it is pet friendly & people bringing their dogs, sitting in the outside areas.

Fabulous breakfast, great decor, friendly staff. Loved it. I’ll go back.

Lovely venue I hope they use ot to its full potential doing lots of live gigs! Beers are cold and reasonably priced!

First time here. And was pleasantly surprised by this little gem. Highly recommend

Our staff end-of-year function at Tables was a delightful experience. The food and desserts were both delicious and tasty. The waiters were very friendly, and the outdoor seating offered an amazing atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

Amazing place, it is hidden gem in Bedfordview.
I like their decoration although the resturant is not big.
Next time will definitely to taste their pizza.

Definitely was not a fan of this place. We ended up waiting over an hour for our food. Other customers who came in after us were provided their food first and they ordered the same meal as us. This happened a few times.

The dessert was so small as was basically nearly the same price as some of the breakfast options and it did not taste as fresh as they said it would be.

The location is lovely so that is basically why I gave it 2 stars.

I would not recommend this place as I felt like I did not belong and just a waste of space.

Such a lovely place to go to. Their food is always delicious, their menu has so many great options and is super affordable. Go for the mezze platter if your just looking to snack, otherwise their Asian beef salad is so good and always goes down well!

I've eaten here a few times and the service is always friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. We get their platters quite often for office functions and they are delicious.

Popped in on the off chance for a coffee. Had the most delicious scones. 2 per portion. Served beautifully with jam cream & cheese. Warmed and so fresh. Cappucinos were just the right temperature and you could taste the coffee.

I order the smash avo and jammy eggs. The avo didn’t taste fresh which made the meal blend as it didn’t have taste.
One would think for the price charged the food would be of high quality but unfortunately it was not.
The service was horrible it took an hour for us to get our food while people that came before us were being served before us. You would think the food would taste good because it took that long but unfortunately it didn’t.
We tried the lemon cheese cake after and it kept getting worse because it didn’t taste fresh tasted like it was yesterday’s cake and the slice was quite tinny for the price charged.
It’s just another over charged restaurant where you don’t go for good food but rather for cute pictures.

La belle is our family go to, their lunch and dinner offering is better than their breakfast, in summer we sit in the large pretty outdoor section and there's a cozy indoors with a large fireplace for winter, their food is quality, (I usually choose the fish and sweet potato fries) and we've only ever had excellent service. Their pastry chef also deserves a mention.

My wife and I love going to this place. Their coffee is great and they must have the best scones in town.
Their service is consistently excellent and the ladies are always friendly and full of smiles.

Everything about this place is amazing, nice and intimate my new favorite spot.. The staff is the best , Plus the food is amazing. Oh even got to sing karaoke..

Great vibes overall with a lovely experience, good food, good music, and really lovely staff, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and dining experience and highly recommend it to others.

Simly rediculous prices compared to service. R40 for the smallest coke zero available in South Africa.. Really??? R225 for a tough sirloin steak that is cold with 3 onion rings as the side... ag this is a joke. Obviously you must pay for the beatiful location, which is adds no value at night... waitron service leaves much to be desired.

Simply just no value for money.. is foodcost really that tough that the restaurant can't add any form of a side dish and perhaps just keep stock of normal size soft drinks.

An almost five star review. My son and I had the buttermilk chicken burger which was juicy and succulent with a lovely light crispy batter. My daughter loved her pastrami sandwich, the best she has tasted with sourkraut. The lamb chops were divine albeit needed some vegetables with the mash. I suppose extreme carnavours do mind. But the only vegetarian option was not available, sadly. This was a bummer as the vege burger was meadocre, dry, boring and dull. Most restaurants don't really cater vegetarian option which is strange. A salad is not an option, it's not a meal. Leaving our only vegan very unhappy. The venue is beautiful, it's a garden setting as expected in Constantia. It's a Southern Suburbs flavour, each replicating an alternate version of another. Thank goodness for the outdoor heaters, warming up a rather chilly day as we sat outside. The waitress staff were very accommodating and pleasant. They should notify the patrons if a delay in serving the food is happening. We should not ask where the one serving is. Only to be told the waitress dropped the burger and a few minutes is needed. Other than that it's a pleasant venue best enjoyed in more pleasant weather conditions.

What a gem we found 😊 Definitely going to be one of our regular hangout spots... Delicious cocktails by Thami 👌🏽 Food was good...still to try out more menu items.

Mouth watering burgers, scrumptious cake and unusual drinks. The atmosphere outside under the trees is tranquil but festive. The waitress made quite a few blunders but she had a great attitude.

Lovely area, the views are over looking the play area which is great for parents and great for kids to play and big enough to explore. Open grass spaces surrounded by trees, kids can have a lot of fun here. Do think the view should overlook the south facing vineyards so the positioning of the build is facing the wrong way it seems but still lovely to sit in the environment. Our waitress was Jessica and she was lovely and gave us good service so 5/5 for her. The down side is it closes at 3 which is understandable but we were unaware of it so take note Sundays (not sure about other days), last rounds at 3pm. Food: Mix cheese & meat platter for 2, find it incredible over priced. You get a little bit of cheese 4x crackers which is crazy and very very little selection of meats, lots of bread on the side but I prefer crackers not bread for these platters. Presentation is good though so that’s the positive and lovely fruits on the side but so little for the price. Pasta of the day was too salty but was very tasty just heavy handed on the salt. Didn’t have time to try deserts or coffee. Quesadilla were nice had reasonable filling, poor chips though and tzatziki needed more yogurt but very tasty. Overall Ok experience, will try again for breakfast.

Came for Sunday morning breakfast. They have a partially covered outside area, so you can be outside and get some direct sunlight; or you can sit inside.
Well priced.
Service was prompt and friendly. 👌

The competition, and the owner rates us poorly. Sad that fellow shop owners degrade each other that way. Flint Cassim, I thought you a better man than that, it’s not our fault we took all your business! Jealously is nasty thing 😉

Cute little bistro , can’t believe I always just walked past this restaurant the food is yummy and affordable ,make sure to try the pancakes!
The servers are friendly and the food took less than 20min to prepare

La Belle is located in the beautiful Alphen Hotel in Constantia and literally nothing about it disappoints.

As you would come to expect from the Alphen and places like it in the southern suburbs, La Belle is elegant, tranquil and inviting. It is settled amongst some of the most naturally beautiful scenery found anywhere in Cape Town and is just a minute from the M3 highway making it easy to find.

The food is scrumptious and well-prepared and the menu is interesting filled with quite a few eye-catching meals. I enjoyed the truffle toast and it was delicious.

You can sit inside or outside in the courtyard where you cant help but feel grateful for the majestic landscape you find yourself in. There is also a patisserie bar inside well worth a look if you have a sweet tooth 😉

The service at La Belle is top notch. Friendly, knowledgeable and caps off a really wonderful experience. It was my first time and it will not be the last.

If you’re looking for a warm mad cosy vibe to enjoy a lovely meal Cut and Craft Bistro is it. There are so many spaces to sit and either enjoy a delicious heartwarming meal or just have a coffee and catch up with a friend. The staff are fantastic and super friendly and helpful. It’s a great spot to visit anytime. We love going back with friends or family.

Awesome cafe at Willowbridge Center, Durbanville. Friendly stuff, fair prices and great food!

Kitchen closes 1 hour before closing times. Outdoor section is covered - smoking section outside is semi-separated. Wheelchair accessible. Fresh cake and croissants. Toilets are situated in Willowbridge center. Pet friendly section outside. Situated outside the Pick and Pay entrance, near the Harley Davidson shop.

Hidden gem. Great spot for brunch.
The quirky restaurant is beautifully decorated with exceptional staff. The menu can be a little overwhelming, there's a lot to choose from at great prices. There's also a cosy corner with a fireplace.
I was not crazy about the breakfast pans but will definitely come back to give something else a try. The livers are super tasty.

Friendly staff, delicious food and lovely setting ... what more do you want to enjoy a great lunch! Although a big corporate group had their lunch there at the same time when we arrived, the service was quick and we did not feel neglected.

Great menu with a lovely selection. I really like that grey have an all day breakfast. If you love bikes, great location as its situated right next to Harley Davidson. So if can be a bit noisy, if bikes is not your things. The food is great though. Friendly staff and good service

Undoubtedly still one of the best restaurants around.
After being stuck in Europe for two years we managed to return to Cut and Craft and my word! This place just got better.
The transformation is endless!
Pop in, or just make this gem your destination. Its worth it!
Delicious food, excellent coffee and friendly service.
You wont regret it!

The buttery smooth mash, and the best Butternut and Mushroom sauce I've tasted in my life!
Our waiter Erin was Amazing. THANK YOU for the great service.

Beautiful little place, rustic detail and just beautiful

Nice and quiet, felt like royalty and amazing service from the staff. The rustic lady was amazing and chatted to me.

Absolutely awesome. Rustic and poetic. Live music, movie nights, great atmosphere, fantastic food! It's a good place to be

Hard to determine what it's like when it is busy but very pleasant and helpful staff and nice menu

Great little pub & restaurant. Magic atmosphere with good food and very friendly service.