Tapas are traditionally small, Spanish dishes made to be shared and are typically served at a bar. The ‘snacky’ style of eating has swept through the Mother City, becoming one of the hottest dining trends at the moment. And for good reason…
Rather than loading up on a heavy meal or fully committing to one flavour, tapas-style eating allows you to keep things light while enjoying space for a few cocktails, and creates the opportunity to taste a bounty of different flavours.
Here are six places in Cape Town to enjoy a tapas-style menu with a delicious drink.
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- Cuisine: Asian / Japanese
- Favourites: Sticky pork belly yakitori (skewers) / Shinjuku cocktail (pineapple, grapefruit, almonds, lemonade)
- Location: 165 Longmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 4374 / 422 4920
2. La Parada
- Cuisine: Spanish / Asian / South African twist
- Favourites: Miso aubergine / Tuna tacos / Cranberry Vodka Spritzer
- Location: Constantia Nek / Bree Street / V&A Waterfront / Century City
- Contact: 021 426 0330 (Bree Street) / 021 795 0620 (Constantia) / 060 788 0916 (Waterfront) / 021 286 904 (Century City)
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- Cuisine: Greek
- Favourites: Falafel plate / Grilled calamari / Mussels / Baklava / Classic Margarita cocktail
- Location: 31 Barnet St, Gardens, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 461 3333
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4. The Foodbarn
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Favourites: Thai mussels / Bunny Chow / Fire potatoes with chilli and aioli / Espresso Martini cocktail
- Location: The Noordhoek Farm Village Corner of Village Lane and Noordhoek Main Rd, Noordhoek, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 789 1390
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5. Chefs Warehouse Wine Bar & Pinchos
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Favourites: Grilled, aged Porterhouse / Calamari with chorizo ands anchovies / Paella / Cosmopolitan cocktail
- Location: 92 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 01 28
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6. Sundoo
- Cuisine: Indian
- Favourites: Masala chops with saffron chutney / Crispy prawn chilli bites / Lamb samosas / Chicken masala dumplings
- Location: 77 Regent Rd Sea Point / Dean Arcade Newlands
- Contact: 021 433 0542 / o21 672 0327
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