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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

Reviews (473)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Lateefah J. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Jun 26
    What a GEM! I am absolutely impressed and enjoyed every moment. Thank you to the staff and special mention to Sinazo... impeccable service. Keep it up 🙂

  • Anzisca R. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Jun 26
    The ambience and service are top tier. Both the waitors and management go out of their way to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable evening. The band was entertaining and knew their instruments. The food however was dissapointing. With only one real meat dish being a lamb temarand which tasted like meat soaked in vinegar. the use of aniseed overpowers multiple dishes. I expected more. The only meal I enjoyed was the tomato soup. After that I took one spoon each.

  • Tatenda M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Jun 26
    We recently had the pleasure of visiting Spyced restaurant as part of an educational trip, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. At the restaurant, the manager personally came to our table, introduced themselves, and made us feel welcome. The service from the servers was exceptional — warm, attentive, and professional. A special thank you to the servers who looked after us; your names and care won’t be forgotten. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was full of flavor — it was literally blasting on our tastebuds. You could taste the passion and quality in every bite, and it gave us a true sense of what our guests will experience when they dine there. The atmosphere at all the venues was excellent. There was great music throughout, ,which made the experience even more memorable. At the end, the servers bid us goodbye with the same warmth they welcomed us with — it felt personal and genuine. We enjoyed ourselves immensely at the restaurant. It was an amazing time, and we left with a much better understanding of what makes these places special for guests.

  • Liana W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Jun 26
    SPYCED was such a great experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit feel special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent service and a warm atmosphere!

  • Peter L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jun 26
    Good night with friendly staff and good food. Could have done with more drumming

  • Jessica R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Jun 26
    This was one of my favorite activities in cape town! Everything was perfect! The food was amazing and the team was able to accommodate my food allergies excellent and still create something delicious! The service was incredible and friendly. The drum class was a lot of fun and we even had a small curry spice making course in between courses! Thanks so much for making the experience amazing!

  • Jane B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 May 26
    Superb evening, thank you to the chef for an incredible meal and to Prince who made us feel so welcome.

  • Domingos Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 May 26
    we really enjoyed thank you guys

  • Brittney C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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