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The Vineyard Hotel - Morii

Location Pointer 34 Colinton Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
4.7
(559 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Morii at The Vineyard Hotel offers an Italian-inspired dining experience shaped by Cape Town’s seasons, produce and sense of place. The name Morii speaks to the desire to hold onto fleeting, beautiful moments, which is exactly what the restaurant celebrates through handmade pastas, slow-proved breads, house made charcuterie and cold-fermented wood-fired pizzas. Fresh, ingredient-led dishes offer familiar comfort with a lighter, expressive touch, from a reimagined Caprese to a deeply comforting tiramisu.

The drinks program is crafted with the same attention to balance and enjoyment. The wine list brings together Italian expressions and Cape favourites chosen for character and terroir. The cocktail menu centers on the Negroni, offered in thoughtful regional interpretations, alongside lighter spritzes and classic digestives including grappa and limoncello.

Overlooking the gardens and Table Mountain, Morii is a calm, light-filled space made for relaxed, unhurried dining. Italian in inspiration and unmistakably Cape in character, it is a place to savour simple moments that linger long after the meal.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Saturday 18h30 - 21h30
  • Sunday 18h30 - 21h30

Reviews (559)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Benjamin C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yolanda N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Where do I even begin? Firstly, to paint a picture of the dreamy night in question - it was a wet, cosy evening. We entered Morii with an empty stomach and filled with excitement, curious to see what awaits us. We were seated and tended to by the kind staff, starting off by making a tough choice - our wine, that'll see us through the 4 course meal. Shortly, after sipping, soaking in the warm atmosphere, well-lit candlelight effect and the soft music that played in your backkground as if it was music in your hear - but not loud enough to get in the way on conversating. We started off with the foccia bread, soft, spongy and with a hint of rosemary and salt. Accompanied with 3 delicious infused butter, which took 'bread' to a different plane of taste and experiences. We both opted for the pork belly as the secondi, and let me tell you that we cleaned that plate better than any of the washers could. The bits of cripsy pork, accompanied with a rich, flavourful mash, with hints of peppermint, I almost feared that we were almost full and just getting started. But, the flavour of the next course, easily made space, I enjoyed the line fish, with cannoli and asparagus, and whatever magical sauce they whipped up. My date enjoyed the beef cheeks, on a tomato risotto base, that tasted like everything would be okay. The dessert? Tasted like magic, but you'll have to go taste that for yourself. A perfect date night.

  • Debbie T. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 02 May 26
    Outstanding from start to finish. Our waiter, Jeff, was top notch. Thank you for a great experience for my sister's 60th Birthday.

  • Jacques P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Apr 26
    Really great Italian inspired restaurant!

  • Andrew W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Apr 26
    We both enjoyed our experience. The food was excellent. The only minor complaint was that the portion size of the linefish (kabeljou) was a bit small. This was a restaurant week special, and for the quality of food we received was very good value for money. Service was good - no specific issues.

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