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The Duchess is the brainchild of a team with two decades of restaurant experience, straight out of the bustling streets of Johannesburg.

Imagine stumbling upon a hidden NYC speak-easy or discovering a secret spot in a Parisian alley, it’s the kind of joint where you might find Woody Allen’s crew—Picasso, Dali, and Hemingway—just hanging out.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 19h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 19h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 19h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 19h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 19h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Cookery School

Join our fun, interactive Italian cookery class for R500pp! Make your own fresh pasta, enjoy a starter, a delicious main, and a drink with your meal (white or red wine). All ingredients included, plus a welcome drink—choose from a cocktail or red/white wine. Cook, sip, and savor authentic Italian flavors in a lively atmosphere!

  • 2 Sep - 30 Nov
  • Tue-Wed: 18:30:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Sep 2025

Reviews (151)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Colin G. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    The atmosphere was great and the DJ was amazing

  • Ryan D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Sep 25
    Our time at the Duchess was unbelievable and we all thoroughly enjoyed! Big shoutout to all the staff and mainly our waitress Ashley who was fantastic in all aspects - with our big table we were all looked after in the most professional manner and most importantly never had an empty hand, Ashley made sure we had always had a drink. Thank you to all for making the evening an unforgettable one.

  • Byron N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 Aug 25
    Great place to have dinner

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 Aug 25
    A totally outstanding night out! Best and most fun you will have in any restaurant in Cape Town, food superb, service faultless, best doorman! Beautiful set up. Well Done Teresa and team 10/10

  • Mark F. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 Aug 25
    Lovely cooking lesson evening, where you eat the food you cooked.

  • Herman P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    Theresa has continued to make Duchess an amazing place for celebrations and laughter and thank You Gordon for making the evening and birthday celebrations even more special

  • Redwaan J. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 24 Aug 25
    What an amazing evening celebrating love and life with the best restaurant in town ❣️💃🏼 Thanks for hosting us Duchess we had an awesome time 🥳🕺🏼

  • Clive V. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 24 Aug 25
    Great evening.

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