Cafè Paradiso

This has been our favorite restaurant experience in Cape Town. I almost don’t want to write a review because you can tell this is a locally appreciated gem and I don’t want tourists to start flocking here because you can tell it’s been many generations of locals loving their food. Locally we just became locals and will be back to try everything. Staff was kind, welcoming and attentive. Atmosphere outside was lovely, great garden vibes and views.

We came across this restaurant by chance and were extremely satisfied. The beef salad was absolutely delicious — one of the best we’ve had. On top of that, the view of Table Mountain from the restaurant is simply stunning and makes the whole experience even more special. Highly recommended for both the food and the atmosphere.

We ate lunch on New Years day. It's a beautiful setting with lots of shade. Our meals took a long time to come out, it was a busy day so it's understandable. The issue came when we paid the bill. The waiter added R500 on to the card payment. Lucky enough I checked the amount on the receipt. I called him out on it and he went back inside and brought out R500 cash and gave it us. I notified Mellissa of this over the phone who said she has escalated it to their head office. Given the lack of feedback I have doubts that anything will come of this. I prefer to address issues like this directly with the establishment but there is no email address on their website. I get the feeling that waiters do this regularly based on the casual response to this being reported. So if you are going to eat here please make sure to double check the amount on the card machine before inserting or tapping your card.

Good food, great service from the staff. The food comes relatively quick. Nice atmosphere.

On a beautiful sunny day, you can't beat the atmosphere or view of Table Mountain. I'm not sure if I was just high on seeing my friend after more than a year or drinking some red wine, but the chicken burger was delicious.

Visited on a Sunday for lunch with friends. Our orders were taken quickly — starters, mains, and drinks all sorted early, which I'd recommend if you're dining with family. The food was great and nicely plated — we had squid, pizza, and pasta, and everything was tasty. You can tell the kitchen knows what it's doing. Service was a bit hit-and-miss. Our waiter seemed distracted, and we had to get his attention for follow-up drink orders. The restaurant itself is cosy, even on a cool day, thanks to two fireplaces. I imagine the patio would be a fantastic spot in summer, with beautiful mountain views — perfect for breakfast or an evening meal. Despite the service hiccup, it’s a lovely spot and definitely worth trying if you’re in the area.

I would easily have given 4-5 stars overall... The restaurant is beautiful, and the service was very good. BUT, someone planted TWO very HOT chilli seeds in my pasta. Now, I was expecting some heat from the Linguini pasta... you know, throughout the entire dish... but that was not the case. I almost died. It felt like someone put a cigarette out in my throat. TWICE. That said, the bites that were not nuclear were exceptional. Anchovies, olives, and capers - need I say more? I'd just recommend checking for chilli seeds and/or avoiding any seemingly chilli-presenting pieces as they could ruin an otherwise great meal.

Stunning restaurant located in a busy street. Beautiful seating area on the outside however it was u fortunately extremely windy which ruined the experience a bit. I’d recommend having some blankets on hand to offer the guests. The mixed platter starter was a bit spare and had way too much rocket. The pasta tasted great but it was topped with too much rocket as well. I’d return to try other meals.