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 .