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SPYCED is a unique Cape Malay Restaurant situated in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront. It is a celebration of the discovery of the Spice Route around the cape and homage to the Cape culture and food.

Join a cooking class:
Immerse yourself in an interactive Cape Malay culinary adventure! Blend cultural storytelling with hands-on cooking as you pickle, fold samoosas, and explore spice blends. Enjoy a welcome drink and a three-course meal featuring your creations. Perfect for food lovers eager to discover Cape Malay flavours, history, and practical cooking skills. To book, classes run Monday to Saturday at 11h30.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Thursday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Friday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Saturday 11h00 - 23h30
  • Sunday 11h00 - 23h30

Specials

Christmas Lunch Harvest Table at SPYCED

This festive season, celebrate Christmas the Cape way! Join us at SPYCED Restaurant for a Christmas lunch harvest table bursting with bold Cape Malay flavors, warming spices, and soulful hospitality. Expect a feast infused with cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and more—capturing the joy of the holidays with every bite. Gather your loved ones, share stories, and enjoy the soulful sounds and spice-inspired dishes that celebrate Cape Towns vibrant heritage. R950pp + 12% service charge - Book now and add a little SPYCED magic to your Christmas!

  • Thu, 25 Dec
  • Thursday only: 12:30 - 17:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 30 Sep 2025

New Years Eve at SPYCED

Ring in 2025 the Cape way! Join us at SPYCED Restaurant for a modern African New Years celebration with a soulful blend of Cape Malay flavors and Cape Town Jazz. Your evening includes arrival bubbly, a preselected bottle of wine (per two guests), mineral water, and a 15-dish Cape Malay Feast, followed by a midnight snack and bubbly to toast under the fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, stunning Waterfront views, and the warmth of Cape Towns vibrant spirit. R2,500 per person + 12% service charge Spaces are limited—book now for an unforgettable start to the New Year!

  • Wed, 31 Dec
  • Wednesday only: 19:30 - 23:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 30 Sep 2025

Reviews (341)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Liam M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    We booked the drumming experience followed by the tasting menu. All the staff we met were delightful, the drumming was great fun, and the live jazz quartet throughout the meal provided a not too loud backdrop to the food. The courses of food were well balanced and a nice variation of flavours. Most tables were groups we were a couple on vacation, the group tables were having a lot of fun and were quite noisy, but that was how the evening was meant to be and it added to our enjoyment. Don’t go if you want a quiet meal! We dropped a star simply because it is an expensive evening, if you just want food go somewhere else, if you want some fun served with your food go here.

  • Vance V. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Oct 25
    Great experience and fantastic staff. We had a great time!

  • Paul T. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Oct 25
    The food was really slow in coming out. We ordered drinks and then waited over 10 Minutes for them to be delivered- we could see they had been prepared but weren’t delivered to us. We watched as the table next to us got served immediately as they had complained about something. Overall it wasn’t the experience we had been expecting. We also asked for water 3 times and never received it. It’s a shame as the concept is good.

  • Vadim B. Dined: 5 days ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Oct 25
    Didn't bring tea. Starters have brought after 40 min when we have sat. On your website there is a scan that one cocktail is included,But waiter said me it's not included and need pay

  • Steven M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • David W. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Oct 25
    Our best evening in Cape Town. If you want a 13 corse taster menu of South African cuisine in a themed environment then this is the place to go. The food, service and ambiance is fantastic and in addition you may be entertained by traditional African Drummers or/and good quality jazz artists.

  • Candyce M. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lisa S. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 Oct 25
    Delicious food with vibrant Cape-Malay flavors! We really enjoyed the unique taste combinations. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, though the live band was a bit too loud for our preference. The food arrived very quickly (a little too soon, we already got desserts while we were still finishing the main courses) and unfortunately, we had to wait quite a while for our drinks. What we really enjoyed was the mini “spice master class” at the end, we could take our own spices at home! Overall a great experience and worth a visit!

  • Kim V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Oct 25
    What an incredible experience we had at SPYCED. Louise and the events team were excellent with their service and accommodating all our requests. We loved Justin and his team and how they engaged with our audience in the cooking class. Siphokazi and Siya were incredible serving and hosting our guests. Thank you making our experience so amazing!

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