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The Woodlands Eatery

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Italian Pizza
Location Pointer 8 Breda St, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.7
(2166 reviews)
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Menu
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50

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Menu
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Your Hosts - Matteo Santini & Maurizio Carlo. These Two where born and raised in Italy. Matteo In the Beautiful Bolognia and Maurizio in Fiery Florence. They have both Traveled the world for the past 10 years and Finally decided to Settle in our beautiful Cape Town. Together have taken over THE WOODLANDS EATERY as of the 01 June 2017.

They strive to incorporate authentic Italian cuisine combined with the delicious existing local flavors. We welcome you into their home and hope that you enjoy and feel part of the famiglia

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Specials

PASTA WEDNESDAY | WINTER SPECIAL

Available to dine-in patrons. 50% off all our pastas

  • 19 Jun - 31 Jul
  • Wednesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 19 Jun 2026

SIP AND SUPPER TUESDAY | WINTER SPECIAL

Available to dine-in patrons. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine with any main meal order

  • 19 Jun - 31 Jul
  • Tuesday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 19 Jun 2026

PIZZA MONDAY | WINTER SPECIAL

Available to dine-in patrons. 50% off all our pizzas

  • 19 Jun - 31 Jul
  • Monday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 19 Jun 2026

Reviews (2166)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.8
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Sylvia M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Jun 26
    A fabulous evening at Woodlands for the Spingfield wine estate food and wine pairing. 5 courses and 5 wines.The food was superb. My favorite was the Risotto and black mushroom course. My favorite wine was the Life from Stone white wine. We will be back!

  • Andrew B. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Jun 26
    Really special place, run by lovely people who truly understand and love good food.

  • Debby M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Jun 26
    Well done you Legends…Matteo we had a fantastic evening and the meal was outstanding! Highly recommended 👌

  • Amber A. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Jun 26
    We had an amazing time! Friendly service and the best lasagna we've ever had!

    The Woodlands Eatery responded on Tue 23 Jun 26:
    Ciao Amber, Grazie mille for the review, we are delighted to hear you really enjoyed our homely cuisine , especially our lasagna, and our service too!! We look forward to welcome you back soon!!! Ciao

  • Charter Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Jun 26 (Guest left no comment)

    The Woodlands Eatery responded on Thu 18 Jun 26:
    Ciao Charter, Grazie mille for rating your dining experience in our homely Italian restaurant & pizzeria, we appreciate you sharing the love!! Ciao

  • Paul D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 16 Jun 26
    Fantastic evening, food was great , all in all a wonderful evening, will definitely be back .

    The Woodlands Eatery responded on Thu 18 Jun 26:
    Ciao Paul, Grazie mille for sharing your thoughts about your latest dining experience, we are glad to hear you had a fantastic evening all around!! We look forward to welcome you back soon!! Ciao

  • Keith Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 16 Jun 26
    Matteo’s understands that we are spoilt for choice and thus ensures emphasis on quality and taste. We absolutely love their Risotto and Pizzas! Regs Keith

    The Woodlands Eatery responded on Thu 18 Jun 26:
    Ciao Keith, it's always a great pleasure to welcome you back in our homely Italian restaurant & pizzeria, we are always grateful for your support!!! Thanks for mentioning our Risotto & thin base Pizza,!!! See you soon for more!! Ciao

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