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Basic Bistro

Bistro Breakfast French Italian
Location Pointer 31 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.7
(623 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

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Basic Bistro is cosy restaurant right in the heart of Stellenbosch. We have been making locals and strangers feel at home for many years, with a dedicated focus on using quality ingredients to prepare all meals while setting a comfortable and intimate atmosphere for our guests.

We focus on creating Gourmet Burgers, Bountiful Pasta Dishes, Flavoursome Malay Curry, Matured Steak and Espresso Based Coffees of International Standard. We also pride ourselves in a finely selected and intimate wine list that ranges from ‘Easy Drinking’ to ‘Connoisseur Wines’.

Cool down with a White Wine Cocktail, Iced Coffee or Mixed Berry Milkshake topped with whipped cream. Or perhaps calm down with a pot of High Mountain Tea, produced by the tea experts at Nigiro.

Have a romantic evening in the corner or invite your friends for a Burger and Craft beer – whatever you do, we hope to make you feel right at home.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Thursday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Friday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Saturday 08h00 - 20h45
  • Sunday 08h00 - 20h45

Reviews (623)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Juergen N. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 09 Sep 25
    Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

  • Carryn P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Sep 25
    Basic Bistro is a quaint, understated restaurant in the heart of the town of Stellenbosch. The food is like home cooking. The portions are generous, and the prices will not break the bank. The waitresses are friendly and efficient.

  • Christel M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    What a fantastic outing and setting.

  • Stephanie H. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Aug 25
    Had a really lovely evening as a family, we all enjoyed our food and the atmosphere & position is perfect. Definitely recommend

  • Dawson J. Dined: 1 month ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 Aug 25
    Loved chatting to the owner, Julian, during our dinner. Great food and great people. Would recommend.

  • Liezl E. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeanine M. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Werner M. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mignon D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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