Life is all about great company, great moments and more importantly, great food.
Allow us to advise you o’millennial, on the best restaurants to covet for a great dining and insta-worthy experience. This includes going on first/blind dates, spoiling loved ones or even pampering yourself.
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Cape Town
Doppio Zero
Address: Cnr Church and St. George’s Mall, St Schotschekloof
Contact details: 021 481 4000
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Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Quality of food: 4/5
Winning meal: Starter – Mediterranean Bruschetta
Comments:
‘Doppio Zero’ meaning double zero, which originates from the grading of flour in Italy. Type 00 is a fine flour that makes the best pasta and pizzas. This Euro-Cape cafe offers a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
We were directed to No.5, a cozy table with antique stools. We faced a gigantic oven which came in handy on the cold night we ventured out into.
Chef Cassie Davis recommended the Diemersdal, Sauvignon Blanc, a lovely crisp minerality with a lingering finish. It has abundant flavours of tropical fruit, figs & gooseberries.
Pigalle
Address: 57A Somerset Road
Green Point
Cape Town
Contact details: +27 21 421 4343
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Quality of food: 5/5
Winning meal: Oyster Thermidor
Comments:
Pigalle is notorious for its stylish evenings, great entertainment and their fine dining.
The atmosphere is Hollywood-esque, with a note of elegance in the air. Waiters are debonair and beguiling, with jazz notes to guide you to your table.
THE OYSTERS. The oysters are insane. GET THE OYSTERS. They are fresh, divine, gorgeously administered by the chef to the point where the ocean is felt on your taste buds. The oysters are behemoth’s, our favorites being the oyster thermidor and oyster hollandaise.
“Our oysters come from Saldanha Bay, they are really big oysters. It’s the way the chefs at the Pigalle prepare them that make them so special,” says Warren Gadd, a member of Pigalle’s management.
“The steak and meat are prepared with a touch of Portuguese brilliance. As for the seafood, we are a seafood restaurant so this is our specialty. We prepare all seafood in a Portuguese manner, absolutely perfect,” added Gadd.
La Parada Del Mar
Address: 35 Victoria Rd. Camps Bay, 8005
Contact details: 021 286 2106
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Quality of food: 3.5/5
Winning meal: Seafood Platter
If you’re feeling adventurous: Cauliflower Puree
Comments:
This Spanish inspired tapas restaurant and bar blends in perfectly with the sultry ocean air of Camp’s Bay. Let the sunlight warm your skin as you tuck into fresh, well prepared and creative meals. Perfect for a hang out with friends or dining out with a loved one.
Johannesburg
Craft
Address: 33, 4th Avenue corner of 13th street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg
Contact details: 011 7887111
Ambience: 3.5/5
Service: 5/5
Quality of food: 3.5/5
Winning meal: Sticky Chicken Salad
To share: Hot Cheese Pot
Comments:
Laidback, cosy and family friendly, as well as perfect for a first date. Dessert is a specialty if you like fun Insta-ready Willy Wonka concoctions.
The Countess
Address: 27 Boxes, 75 3rd Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg
Contact details: 0114827361/ 0834693032
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Quality of food: 4/5
Winning meal: Beer battered fish with fennel & gherkin aioli. If you’re super hungry or want to share, try the starter plank.
Comments:
Get ready for Rustic décor with a Victorian eclectic edge, wholesome food and stupendously awesome service. The décor is enough a reason to try out this cool place. The meals are really filling, so beware-ish.
A great place for sundowners and a refreshing atmosphere.