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6 Beautiful bistros you have to visit

Good food, inviting vibe… a bistro is the place to be. Here are the best ones in your city:

CAPE TOWN

CON BRIO BISTRO

2 Deer Park Dr W, Vredehoek; 021 461 9957

Con Brio offers brilliant service, green surrounds and a laidback, family feel (and it’s child-friendly, too!).

Photography: Domenic Gorin at Infinity Studios DEAR ME

165 Longmarket St, CBD; 021 422 4920

Picturesque, well located and ideal for a late breakfast or lazy lunch, Dear Me serves delectable food, with the advantage of options for all sorts of dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free.

Photography: Claire Gunn

TORTELLINO D’ORO

Oaklands Shopping Centre, cnr Pretoria and Victoria St, Oaklands; 011 483 1249

A Jozi institution, this charming, family-run restaurant serves great food in a cool setting. SOPHIA’S BISTRO

Illovo Square, 3 Rivonia Rd, Illovo; 087 550 9170

This gorgeous, intimate eatery – complete with live music – is a perfect date venue.RIVERSIDE CAFFÉ & BISTRO

Riverside Shopping Centre, cnr Bryanston Dr and River Rd, Bryanston; 011 463 9346

A chilled vibe, white interior and excellent menu combine at this fabulous neighbourhood spot.

LOLA’S COFFEE SHOP

Coastlands Hotel, 329 Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Umhlanga Rocks; 031 828 7011

Friendly staff, cute decor and amazing coffee make Lola’s a must. Looking for more must-try spots in your city? Here are  9 restaurants that’ll keep you cosy and 6 Indian restaurants that’ll spice up your winter .

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