Parks Restaurant

This place is just magical. The food was excellent! I had the lamb ravioli and it superceded all my expectations. It was delicious! The steaks were just as amazing as I was lucky my group gave me a taster. Their sides are also really great. The whole place is just lovely and I can highly recommend booking some time to go and dine here. Prices are very reasonable and I did see some guests ordering takeaways and then sitting at their bar for a drink while they waited. It's a win win.

Celebrated someone’s birthday for dinner recently at Parks. Spectacular service, delectable pizza – one of the best in Cape Town, and an extensive selection of wine. Charming atmosphere with beautiful maroon walls and a homely layout. Cherry on top was the tiramisu brought to the birthday celebrant (with three forks). Attention to detail from the waitstaff was highly appreciated!

What a experience... Have seen the restaurant for years and finally found our way inside. Incredible food and will be back again soon.

The food was good and tasty however 2 of our party suffered from bad food poisoning from 2am after our meal at Parks - they both had the pork. They suffered for 2 days and it spoilt Christmas for our whole family. We phoned the restaurant the next day to warn them and were told that someone would call us back - no one ever did and there was no apology. The service on the night was also extremely poor to the extent that my husband had to actually get up to call the waiter. We never actually got bread and drinks were mixed up. The waiter had no personality either. Altogether a poor experience.

I absolutely love the siciliana pizzas at 95 at parks. High quality base, sauce and ingredients. Divine. A bit of a hidden gem given how few people know of this restaurants existence. Excellent service. The decor is a bit incosistent as there are signs of tacky low cost choices among the more widespread classy furnishings.

Our group of 8 enjoyed a delightful evening in the cozy and secluded red room. Upon arrival, we were promptly guided to our section, where we savored a selection of still or sparkling water along with a delicious bread starter. As a lover of Italian cuisine, I couldn't resist trying the Ravioli di Porcini e Tartufo for starters, and it didn't disappoint! Flavorful, well-presented, and perfect for sharing. For the main course, the Il Roast Beef di Manzo 300g with mashed potatoes and béarnaise sauce was a true highlight – cooked to rare perfection and accompanied by a delectable sauce. To cap off the meal, we indulged in the classic Tiramisu, though I wished for a bit more pronounced flavors. Nonetheless, it was satisfying. Overall, our experience at this charming spot was pleasant, with warm and professional service. Managing a table of 8 single-handedly is no small feat! While there were a few hiccups, including finding plastic in some meals and one slightly overcooked dish, the kitchen team promptly addressed these issues. I would recommend this restaurant for a cozy evening of good food and wine.

What a weird experience. We arrive for a booking for 4 person's. Waiting for the last person to arrive after 20 minutes to message him to find he got seated in another part of the establishment. After informing the waiter we are waiting for a person??? Go figure. Eventually we ordered, the capacio was excellent value and amazing. The pizza was awesome. The only downside was the meat on mine it tasted like cheap polony. The ravioli was great but the filling was not proportioned to dough. The general appeal is worth it for food and value for money. Definitely worth it.

Cute place. The setting is nice in that you feel you are at home. The wine list is a bit sad and could do with a few more interesting options. They are pretty mainstream and commercial wines listed in general. There are a few interesting ones like Raats Cab Franc and Catherine Marshall pinot noir. The pasta I had was excellent. One of the best I've had. The avocado salad was OK, I was expecting something with more flavour. The service is lacking in emotion or interest. The guys really didn't appear to want to be there. One of the female staff members was smiling and nice, though. I recommend this place for the pasta.