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Your Italian Restaurant in Cape Town

The Cousins Trattoria was an idea created by Andrea, Simone and Luca who wanted to bring their knowledge and passion for food to Cape Town.

These cousins from Romagna, on the Adriatic coast of Italy, have lived in (and loved) Cape Town for many years, but felt there was not a place in the city where they could find the simple, authentic Italian food they had grown up with, in their homeland.

So joining their skills, they opened The Cousins Trattoria, where Andrea makes fresh pasta every morning, using only fresh and natural ingredients, just like Mama does! Bread and tiramisu are baked daily; great coffee and a passion for service makes this easy going place a heaven for the senses.

Buon Appetito!!!

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 18h00 - 22h00

Reviews (2687)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Claudia T. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gregory A. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Cecilia B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Johannes F. Dined: 3 days ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    There is Bruschetta on the starters menu. Since you call yourself an Italian restaurant you should know that for bruschetta there is lots of garlic required and also Tropea onion. This we suggested to the waiter and wanted to talk to the owner. However, according to the waiter he had left already. I suppose he was hiding in the back.

  • irma h. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lelethu S. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    Lives up to all the social media hype. BEST tagliatelle pasta I’ve ever had. Because I’ve never been to Italy for me the cousins pasta is 10/10. The cheese makes it🤌🤌🤌 💯💯

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  • Keith Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    The food, atmosphere and service was amazing. My family enjoyed dining here. Thank you

  • Federico O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    I had a lovely date night for our 6 month anniversary! Truly a romantic and relaxed atmosphere, loved it!

  • Juliette W. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Shelley S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    You can always rely on Cousins for an outstanding Italian meal and a wonderful experience!

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