Cape Town is famous for its delicious food and wines. So, a romantic dinner can not be missed. But where to go? Here’s our Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Cape Town.

Restaurants in Cape Town CBD

FYN Restaurant in CBD

FYN is a brand-new restaurant in downtown Cape Town. Their food is more than fine: award-winning chef Peter Tempelhoff serves an African-inspired menu in an urban setting. Customers are invited to the kitchen, which is situated right in the center of the place. This dinner on the fifth floor of the historic Speakers-Corner complex (with amazing views of Table Mountain on the left and Lion’s Head on the right) may cost you about R975 per menu, but you can expect an unforgettable fine dining experience in return.

> FYN Restaurant, 5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town fynrestaurant.com

Utopia Dining Elevated – former The Vue Sky Bar

At the top of the new Mirage building you will find Utopia, formerly known as the Vue Sky Bar. They offer you a fine dining experience with an impressive 360-degree view of Cape Town. Speaking of romantic places…

> Utopia Dining Elevated, 15th floor, 40 Chiappini St, Cape Town

Belly of the beast

Are you in for a little adventure? Get ready for a very personal dining experience at Belly of the beast. Chef’s Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart are offering a tasting menu for lunch and dinner in their 24 seater restaurant. There is no such thing as menu options or a set amount of courses. All you do is show up and trust the chefs.

> Belly of the beast, 110 Harrington St, Cape Town City Centre

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Restaurants Waterfront

Baía Seafood Restaurant on the waterfront

Baia Seafood Restaurant is located at the Victoria Wharf at V&A Waterfront. Chef de cuisine, Patricio Cumaio, believes in using only the finest ingredients. Those fresh ingredients combined with Portuguese influences are making the greatest seafood platters a foodie could wish for.

> Baía Seafood Restaurant, 3 Dock Rd, Cape Town

City Grill Steakhouse at V&A Waterfront

Would you rather enjoy some meat? Go to City Grill Steakhouse, which offers a large game selection including warthog, ostrich and crocodile.

> City Grill Steakhouse, Shop 155, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, V & A Waterfront

Restaurants at Sea Point and Greenpoint

Restaurant Pigalle: dining with live music

One of the best seafood restaurants in Cape Town is definitely Pigalle at Greenpoint. As if great food isn’t a good standard, Pigalle offers live music every night; which makes it the perfect venue for a night out.

> Pigalle Restaurant, 51A Somerset Rd, Green Point, Cape Town

Restaurants in Cape Town Camps Bay

Sea side restaurant Bilboa

The best fit for your Instagram: Bilboa at Camps Bay. The restaurant is quite popular with Instagrammers, which doesn’t really surprise; considering the beautiful location of the restaurant with their sea view and insta-proof food.

> Restaurant Bilboa, Shop 120, First Floor, The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

Paranga: dining with sea view

Enjoy some delicious seafood in Camps Bay and go for dinner at Paranga. Reviews range from ‘best steak in Cape Town’ to ‘excellent sushi’ and their seafood platters are always a hit. The luxurious interieur and stunning sea views are additional advantages to impress your date with.

> Paranga Restaurant, Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town

Go for dinner at Restaurant Azure. Photo: Azure Restaurant at Twelve Apostles Hotel

Azure Restaurant at The Twelve Apostles Hotel

It’s all about the location and Azure Restaurant at the award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel knows it. Their exquisite dining experience is located above the Atlantic, on the slopes of Table Mountain National Park. The roast duck is highly recommended.

> Restaurant Azure, Twelve Apostles Hotel, Victoria Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town, www.12apostleshotel.com

Restaurants at Constantia

Bistro Sixteen82

Surrounded by vineyards and mountains dining at the elegant Bistro Sixteen82’s is quite an experience. Flavourful dishes, inspired by Asian- and Spanish influences, are served with a view of the garden, with its impressive water features and sculptures.

> Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg Rd, Tokai, Cape Town

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