Where to Eat & Drink in Cape Town — According to One of South Africa’s Top Chefs
Welcome to The Relisher’s Cape Town edition. This week I sat down with James Gaag, Executive Chef of La Colombe — one of South Africa’s most acclaimed restaurants and part of a group that includes several of the country’s top dining destinations.
Under James’s leadership La Colombe has earned major international recognition — most recently appearing on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, awarded 3 Plates in the JHP Gourmet Guide (the guide’s highest accolade), rated three stars by Eat Out, and named Best Restaurant in Africa at the World Culinary Awards.
Below, James shares where he actually eats in and around Cape Town: from incredible restaurants and wineries, to breakfast spots and so much more. A Google Map with all his picks appears at the end of the article.
What I love about this Cape Town edition is that James doesn’t just name his favorite restaurants—though they sound amazing and made me want to book a trip immediately. He also reveals how to experience the city at its very best: from some of the country’s top wineries to the cafés that locals adore. It’s the kind of insider perspective you won’t come across anywhere else.
