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Basic Bistro

Bistro French Italian
Location Pointer 31 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.7
(597 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 (597)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.8
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Bonelwa N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    There is No spaces, it's crowded.

  • Colleen D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Silvia G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Aug 26
    Second time in this warm and cosy restaurant. Excellent food and nice staff. What else!!!!

  • Sonja B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Karien C. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 09 Aug 26
    We had a lovely time. As always, the hamburgers were excellent (which was why we decided to go there in the first place). Nothing beats the Basic wafer chips with balsamic. 😋 When I made the reservation, I indicated that one of the three guests would be a baby in a stroller. Our waiter did very well anticipating our needs (e.g. space for the stroller at the table, not in anyone's way, hot water to heat the bottle, heating the baby food). It was really appreciated! Even the baby was happy with our choice of restaurant. After her meal, she was able to sleep in the stroller inside the cosy restaurant. The only challenge was no space to change a nappy, which I knew upfront. But if the bathrooms were cleaner, I may have been able to cope.

  • Charmainne K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Cozy, friendly, delicious

  • Landi L. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Jul 26
    Excellent Value

  • Jordan L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Jul 26
    The BEST pasta, cosy lighting & all-round good vibes. Thank you!

  • Jade M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    Fantastic spot, a favorite in Stellenbosch 👌🏼

  • Pierre S. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jul 26
    Food was sub-standard and over-priced.

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