2 Best Restaurants in Cape Peninsula, South Africa

This casual Hout Bay eatery serves a range of delightfully simple Italian fare from antipasti to pasta, as well as what some say is Cape Town's best pizza. Massimo (who is Piemontese) has masterminded these lovely pizzas with a ton of topping choices, and those with dietary restrictions—vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerance—are welcome. Beyond pizzas, the "spuntini" or antipasti include classics like Italian meatballs, caprese salad, and pan-fried spinach with toasted pine nuts. There's a good selection of craft beer, warm service, and a laid-back ambience that help make this place feel like a home away from home. There are two play areas that add to the appeal if you've children in tow. 

An upmarket option with an Italian focus, this restaurant (upstairs from the Foragers Deli), does good pizzas and pasta (including a wonderful prawn fettuccine), as well as grilled steaks, burgers (at lunch), risotto, and salads. With an owner who hails from San Remo, you can expect food that's freshly made and locally sourced, with pasta that's made in-house (they have egg-free and gluten-free pasta available, too). If prices are a tiny bit higher than you expect, it's a consequence of being a bit far from any main towns, but you won't be sorry.