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Upper Union Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining Fusion International Seafood Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 3 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.7
(1989 reviews)
RR
Favourite

Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100

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Curated for the curious and creative… Upper Union opened its doors in the Kloof Street Neighbourhood.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

It’s the talk of the town. Set in a beautiful heritage building on, you guessed it, Upper Union Street, chef Amori Burger has firmly cemented herself on the Cape culinary landscape since opening. The stylish green interiors offer myriad cosy corners where you can enjoy convivial dining under twinkling chandeliers—an ambience that paves the way for an unforgettable food-and-drinks ride.

Sit indoors, outdoors, upstairs, or down to enjoy some zesty cocktails composed by master mixologists. The wine list reflects local, smallscale, and boutique wines. Unsure of what to order? Trust the serving team to cover your table with an array of truly delectable dishes. The
menu is divided into small plates or a shared menu of either ‘pasture’ or ‘garden’, both starting with a hot bread course that warns you of chef Amori’s heartfelt sense of generosity. Creative and curious, she loves connecting with equally insatiable guests as they comment with
delight on her dishes. Favourites include the beef picanha with Fati blommaki and nasturtium chimichurri, the Puglia burrata with fennel jam, prosciutto, Dijon, and sesame flatbread, and the salt-baked beetroot, but there’s always something new and novel. She crafts her own paneer, pickles, and dressings with zeal. Her latest lamb dish with kapokbos chermoula, red pimento, and parsnip purrée is a must-try. Be sure to keep space for desserts and cheese.

Upper Union epitomises convivial, upper-class dining–stellar food served without unnecessary fuss.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 21h00

Reviews (1989)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Asiya E. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Candice H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 28 Aug 25
    I met Amori at Van Der Linde and then met her again when I was about to open Forest Gelato at 44 Stanley Street (along with a potential second Van Der Linde). I remember the devastation of COVID and then lost track of Amori. I happened upon Upper Union in Cape Town by accident and went there with some British colleagues. Wow, Amori. What a rockstar you are! Everything was exceptional. I loved the crazy, majestic interpretation of everything local. I loved the innovation. I loved the gorgeous space. I loved it all. You told me you needed to pivot when Van Der Linde closed. Well, you sure as hell pivoted. Damn. So talented.

  • Nicola J. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marco Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andrew Stover Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Phatu B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    We had a fabulous time at upper union, the food was divine and everyone was so nice. The restaurant has great aesthetics feels very cosy.

  • Alba Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • cleonice S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 23 Aug 25
    The room was a little too noisy, which made it hard to fully relax.

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