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The Waterside

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Contemporary Fine Dining
9 North Warf, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(2183 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50

The Waterside is the latest venture by The La Colombe Group, located on Pierhead at the V&A Waterfront. Headed by Roxy Mudie, serving both a reduced menu and tasting menu. Inside and outside seating is available

Gourmet Guide Description

It's a real treat to sit at the water's edge in the V&A Waterfront and watch the lively marina, but at The Waterside, the true delight lies in the stylish dining experience that both visitors and locals love, every day of the week, for lunch or dinner. Take a seat on the deck or in the intimate restaurant and settle in for what will be a notable chef’s multi-course menu. There is also a reduced menu, and know that vegetarians are exceptionally well catered for.

The temptation of filling up on the milk bun with roasted garlic, smoked pine nut and rosemary is real, but know that the next wave of dishes will be equally appealing. Many guests go for the option of oysters to start, with chipotle, apple and cucumber...a real taste of the sea, right at the sea.

Talented head chef Roxy Mudie draws from her international upbringing in the Middle East and New Zealand and extensive travels, but her love of local always shines through. Vegetarians are well catered for, not only with the delightful cauliflower risotto with curry leaf, smoked labneh and hazelnut. Carnivores will call for more of the lamb with spinach elevated by a heady mix of North African spices. The Asian pork belly with scallops, corn, peanut and Szechuan will make your tastebuds sing, loudly.

After a perfect, sweet grand finale there are still the bon bons as an added treat. Here unintimidating yet professional service that one has come to expect from any La Colombe establishment is married with a laid-back ambience.

Reviews (2183)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Margot H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Knud B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Axelle B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thembi Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 May 24
    Lovely

  • Andrew & Isabel Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 10 May 24
    We absolutely loved this restaurant, so much we went back and ate there twice. I think this is the best meal and restaurant that we have ever visited, and we’ve been lucky to eat in some great Michelin star restaurants. The waterside is definitely Michelin level. Yes, it is more expensive in South African terms but it is worth every penny. The staff and service is top notch.

  • David K. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 May 24
    Food was beautifully presented and the decor and outlook is lovely. Suggested improvements: Larger breads to be able to finish all the dips would be good, and the waitron’s descriptions of each course should be kept much briefer since too much detail about every drop of garnish makes one forget what the main ingredients are.

  • Mike S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    Exceptional food and service! Highly recommended! Value is based on the Restaurant Week special which was very worthwhile

  • Sander W. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 May 24
    Best restaurant since we have been in South Africa

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 07 May 24
    In simple words, the best value for money meal for us. But it's more than just this. In absolute terms, a fantastic restaurant. Taste, spectacular plates, service, wine advice, everything....Perfect. Any food lover spending time in Cape Town should treat themselves here. A must!

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  • Monday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00 - 18h00 - 22h00