There’s still plenty to see and do in the Mother City when the temperatures drop, making it a worthwhile inclusion in your southern African safari at any time of year. What’s more, many of the city’s most exclusive eateries are going all out with lower prices to lure food lovers from their winter hidey holes until the end of August 2017, and some even into September.
Blanko at Alphen Boutique Hotel, Constantia
Dine on 5-Star cuisine surrounded by immaculate interior design and exquisite artworks at the Alphen Boutique Hotel’s Blanko Restaurant. You can enjoy two courses for just R220 or 3 for R260.
Some of the delights on offer include Cape Malay chicken and prawn curry, line fish, Dutch pancakes and tiramisu cookies with Frangelico ice cream.
The Bungalow, Clifton
Relive memories of summer overlooking one of Clifton’s top beaches while you dine on mussels, pasta with fillet or neck of lamb with malva pudding or Crème Brulee for dessert. A two course meal will set you back just R200, and the three course option is only R240.
La Belle Bistro and Bakery, Camps Bay
Another local favorite, this time with stunning Camps Bay scenes to enjoy, La Belle is going all out with two courses on offer for R190 and three courses for R230. The lip-smacking treats to delight in include mussels with a Cape Malay twist, comfort food in the form of roast chicken or roast potato soup and rib sticking grilled sirloin.
Banana bread pudding, pear and chocolate crumble and chocolate tart complete the picture of a sumptuous winter indulgence.
Planet Bar & Restaurant at Belmond Mount Nelson, Gardens
The sultry tunes of a live pianist will warm the cockles of your heart at this top notch establishment where two courses are going for R325 including tea and coffee. Alternatively, you can cuddle up around the fireplace with the seasonal brandy and tapas menu on offer all the way through until the end of September.
Pepenero, Mouille Point
This Italian-style eatery is the next best thing to heading north for the winter, with the added bonus of views of the Atlantic. Snuggle up in a private booth or hit the deck on a warm winters afternoon while you chow down on soup, line fish, chicken saltimbocca and veal, with panacotta ice cream, zabaglione and meringue to sweeten things up afterward.
Special winter prices are R 180 for two courses or R220 for three.
Enjoy the benefits of off-season travel when you include Cape Town in your winter southern African safari with Always Africa.
