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Upper Union Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Contemporary Fusion International Seafood Tapas
Location Pointer 3 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.7
(2130 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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A modern shared-dining restaurant in a heritage building on Kloof Street, Cape Town. Chef Amori Burger's seasonally changing menu is divided into pasture and garden selections, served alongside artistic cocktails across two stylish levels.

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 - 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

Reviews (2130)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.9
  • Lara de Jong Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Leon v. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Loved everything about the experience and the meal. This was my 4th or 5th time eating here. The only thing we didn’t love was the pofadder. The burrata and the cabbage and the buttermilk chicken were stand out dishes. But would highly recommend. Will come again soon

  • Retha V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Aug 26
    Truly enjoyed it.

  • Godfrey M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Laura L. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Aug 26
    A beautiful place for an elevated dining experience.

  • Keith B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Aug 26
    A great evening, table of 12 celebrating a special birthday. Our waitress was friendly, enthusiastic and very efficient.

  • Jacky S. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Aug 26
    It never dissapoints

  • Amanda Q. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Aug 26
    We had a great time with my family the food was amazing the Chef came over to introduce herself and the service was fantastic Asanda our waitress was absolutely fantastic she took time to explain the menu made sure we felt comfortable will definitely visit again

  • Johan O. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Aug 26
    Every visit to Upper Union is memorable

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