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  • Ferdinando’s Pizza

    Pizza that is all about love! Wood-fired, proper Italian flour, tomato and fresh ingredients makes this Observatory’s hidden gem! Topped with laughter, love and aioli (secret garlic sauce you get for free with the delicious homemade breadsticks!), Ferdinando’s Pizza is a place for celebration! Whether it’s for birthdays, engagements, special family moments, couples, friends, solo travellers, […] More

  • Big Momma’s Observatory

    African cuisine made simple with Big Momma’s Observatory! As young adults living in Cape Town, we realised that despite an abundance of international food brands on almost every corner that there was an absence of a restaurant that caters for traditional home cooked meals with an emphasis on everyday African cuisine that is the staple diet […] More

  • Devil’s Peak Taproom Salt River

    Situated at the foot of Devil’s Peak, The Taproom is our inviting pub and restaurant which showcases the latest creations from Devil’s Peak Brewing Company. Enjoy a craft beer and food pairing board, a delicious item off our menu or simply relax with a pint while soaking in the beautiful mountain views. The Taproom only […] More

  • Good Hope Meat Hyper

    The multiple award-winning Good Hope Meat Hyper (GHMH) provides top-quality fresh Halaal meat and exceptional service to wholesalers, retailers, caterers, restaurants, companies and households throughout South Africa. Founded in 1972 by Mr Dawood Ahmed and Sharifa Ahmed and based in Salt River, Cape Town, this family-owned business offers a comprehensive range of meat and meat […] More

  • Cafe Honeybun

    If one could combine the cozy afternoons spent at your grandmothers quaint country like cottage sipping on freshly brewed tea with the smell of pastries baking in the oven, with the discovery of a charming, antiquated café in a small town oozing with the smell of newly roasted coffee grounds and wholesome, hearty food then […] More

  • Guyall’s Kitchen

    Meals made with love, delivered to your door. Chefs Guy & Lyall prepare a weekly menu from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Meals are packaged and frozen on site, then delivered straight to your door. It’s not just convenient, it’s delicious. We’re crazy about food. We simply love to eat and now we’re sharing the food […] More

  • A Touch of Madness

    This quirky & eclectic bar & restaurant is set in a unique Victorian house, in the center of bohemian Observatory (Cape Town). A Touch of Madness serves delicious lunch and dinner – influenced by global street-food. They have 12 local craft beers on tap and a great selection of wine by the glass. Sip on […] More

  • Obz Cafe

    Obz Café has been an iconic landmark of Observatory for the past twenty years. Now under new ownership, the recently refurbished Obz Café has a New York feel, restaurant décor is upmarket, yet relaxed. Exposed brick work adds to the ambience, while friendly wait staff and a terrific vibe all make for a great dining […] More

  • Reverie Social Table

    Reverie Social Table is a proudly South African table d’hôte style eatery located in the quirky neighbourhood of Observatory, Cape Town with a focus on social dining. Chef Julia’s contemporary style is strongly influenced by the chefs that have mentored her throughout her career, respect for the food she works with, her vast travels and […] More