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Basic Bistro

Italian French Breakfast Bistro
Location Pointer 31 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.7
(628 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 (628)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Elizabeth R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Oct 25
    Love basic Bistro

  • Katrin s. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Oct 25
    always a lekker place , a firm favourite , excellent value for money

  • Corne D. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Leon N. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Sep 25
    We had a very pleasant experience at this cosy restaurant

  • Juergen N. Dined: 1 month 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 month 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: 1 month 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: 1 month 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: 2 months 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.

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