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FYN Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Fine Dining
Location Pointer South Africa, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(6881 reviews)
RRR+
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  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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Discoveries are made when boundaries are crossed. At FYN, South Africa's wild freedom is tempered by the rigours of contemporary cuisine to create a restaurant at the edge. Check your assumptions with your coats and join us on a journey of flavour discovery.

FYN's design challenges the separation of kitchen and dining room, so each become part of the other. We believe in comfort over formality, collaboration over individual feats, and its depth, complexity and deliciousness lead the way.

Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé are FYN's lead explorers. Peter is the visionary, turning this dream into reality with 27 years of experience; Ash brings tattoos and grunt; and Jennifer marshals the troops to deliver service the way the French intended. Fearless, inquisitive and demanding, they promise to take you somewhere new.

Solo diners are required to contact us via email or telephonically to reserve a table.
Groups bigger than 6 should please contact FYN.

We welcome children from age 13 at lunch and dinner. Should a child under 13 join, despite being aware of FYN's T's&C's, we will enforce our Rights Admission Policy, cancelling the reservation and the deposit will be forfeited.

We do not offer corkage.

Reservations line Monday to Friday 9:30am to 17:30 pm:
021 286 2733
General enquiries: 021 286 2736
Email: info@fynrestaurant.com
WhatsApp +27715590304
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fynrestaurantcpt/

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Five floors up in Speakers Corner, Cape Town, evocative dining awaits. Iconic FYN, in a class of its own, has received acclaim for perfecting the union of Japanese and South African flavours and ingredients. It’s an intimate, immersive experience. Chefs Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss, and Bea Malherbe construct innovative dishes that appear simple, with their subtle intricacy appreciated by discerning diners who fly in from all corners of the globe.

The neoteric nigiri with aged shoyu, alongside a Namibian crab tart topped with land caviar made from cypress seed, nylon shrimp temaki and kaeshi, and lastly Rooibos tamagoyaki, trout and ikura, is your first presentation. It’s a clean and nuanced array that instantly showcases the dedication to sourcing and crafting.

For your main course, you might opt for the Karoo lamb with a sweet, sticky glaze forged with honey, sake, and mirin, served with coal-roasted artichoke from Stellenbosch. Smoked walnut shavings and a gremolata of parsley, sorrel, and wild garlic balance the rich lamb. Or, try the local Wagyu; either way, you’ll choose your own knife to slice through the tender meat. The allure lies in complexity and restraint. It’s a sensory journey, perfection on a plate.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 14h00, 02h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (6881)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Ntombuzanile M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Feb 26
    My experience at FYN was truly out of this world. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this would be something extraordinary. The food was impeccably prepared — a masterful celebration of rare, exclusive South African ingredients, many of which are both luxurious and deeply rooted in our local terroir. Each course felt like a refined journey for the palate: thoughtful, elegant, and beautifully executed. The balance of flavor, texture, and technique was nothing short of perfection. What amazed me most was how ingredients I once believed I did not enjoy were transformed so completely that I fell in love with them. The creativity and precision in the cooking completely changed my perspective. Every dish honoured its ingredients, using techniques that enhanced rather than overshadowed their natural brilliance. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, ensuring we felt comfortable and cared for throughout the entire experience. At times, it felt as though we were the only table in the restaurant — the level of attentiveness was that exceptional. FYN is not simply a restaurant; it is an experience — one that is unforgettable, inspiring, and genuinely life-changing. I will never stop raving about it. Everyone deserves to experience FYN at least once in their lifetime. Pure magic.

  • Veronique S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    Fabulous!

  • Edward M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    It is difficult to know what, if anything, Fyn could have done better.

  • Renate E. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience N/A

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    What an extraordinary experience! Thank you for every special pairing, every unique flavour and every personal touch.

  • Erini E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Feb 26
    Unfortunately we couldn’t remember the name of our excellent waiter who had that extra something special that simply cannot be taught! Overall stunning, world class experience.

  • Constanze N. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Amy D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Feb 26
    Another outstanding meal at FYN. The food was inspired and provocative without being over the top as always. Amazing fusion of Asia with South Africa. Sommelier was helpful and engaged and we were able to make the most of the exceptional wine and cocktail choices with 2 doing the pairing and 2 doing glasses and cocktails. The wine pairing is expensive, but it is so perfect, especially with the langoustine and the plant course. This remains the tasting menu against which all other Cape Town tasting menus are measured--and that is a real statement. Try FYN. You will not be sorry.

  • Edwin K. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Feb 26
    Food was very good but compared to some other same level restaurants (not only Southe Africa) slightly less so I had do go for 4 stars. Value, same as food. Service however was up to par, very good. Conclusion we did enjoy our experience at Fyn, but previous time the food was slightly higher rated.

  • Jan D. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Feb 26
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  • Axel D. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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