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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
4.8
(2111 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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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 - 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

Specials

Womens Month Sunday Lunches

This August, Upper Unions Amori Burger and Reverie Social Tables Julia Hattingh are teaming up for four intimate Sunday lunches celebrating women in food and wine. Each 16-seat event features a five-course menu paired with wines poured by a guest female winemaker. Price - R1500

  • Sun, 23 Aug
  • Sunday only: 12:00 - 12:30
  • 1 - 16 pax
  • Last confirmed: 21 Jul 2026

Womens Month Sunday Lunches

This August, Upper Unions Amori Burger and Reverie Social Tables Julia Hattingh are teaming up for four intimate Sunday lunches celebrating women in food and wine. Each 16-seat event features a five-course menu paired with wines poured by a guest female winemaker. Price - R1500

  • Sun, 30 Aug
  • Sunday only: 12:00 - 12:30
  • 1 - 16 pax
  • Last confirmed: 21 Jul 2026

Reviews (2111)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.9
  • Allan H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Leon V. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Rob Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • penny v. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Aug 26
    Excellent thoughtful service. The woman who served our table ran after us to give me reading glasses left on the table. What a wonderful gesture. Please thank her

  • Marilyn Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Aug 26
    Lovely lunch!

  • Fred A. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 14 Aug 26
    Absolutely gorgeous venue, friendly welcoming host and Wesley was a superb server, patient and attentive. The food was okay, but there wasn't a memorable dish from our selection. I think the southern fried chicken was a highlight. Confusing thing is that we got introduced to an "African" themed menu...but it had southern fried chicken, Indian style ice cream (very small portion) The portioning is great and we were more than satisfied with the 3-5 plate selection between two people A worthwhile visit

  • Hugh W. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Aug 26
    a lovely setting with an interesting and imaginative menu . we enjoyed the experience, thank you

  • Stefan V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Pieter L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dr George C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 10 Aug 26
    I absolutely love the atmosphere and vibe at Upper Union — it’s stylish, relaxed and has such a great energy. The small-plates concept is fantastic, and the quality of the food is excellent. The only thing that would make the experience even better would be a little more guidance from the staff on how best to navigate and combine the menu. Other than that, a wonderful dining experience and definitely somewhere I’d return to! ✨

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