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Basic Bistro

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

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

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Menu
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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 (602)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Laetitia V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Jul 25
    Attentive service, food always good- a favourite

  • Kobus K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maarten S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 07 Jul 25
    Wonderful food, great service and atmosphere!

  • Nico S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Mareli P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Jul 25
    Do yourself a favour and try the Ocean's Leaven (seafood stew) - it is fantastic! Never disappointed by Basic Bistro!

  • Jo-Mari M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • audrey M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Celia S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    Great food, great service

  • Davida D. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    They can just upgrade the toilets and keep a eye on cleanliness, otherwise I love Basic Bistro.

  • Yolanda V. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
    Would love a broader wine menu

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