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Upper Union Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining Fusion International Seafood Tapas Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
3 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(1637 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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.

Reviews (1637)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Dr Baumann Dined: 2 days ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Jan 25
    Food too elaborate fussy rich lacking variety. Lovely place and excellent service. We would like to come back but we would like the menu to be more varied, simple, respecting the ingredients.

  • Mark K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    Had a fantastic evening! The food and ambience were next level. Highly recommended!

  • Isabella Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    Outside is lovely. We were originally upstairs where a large party of men were very loud. That was not ideal.

  • Therese O. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mattho M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    We had the garden menu and loved everything. Amazing food, friendly staff. Would definitely come back!

  • Johan G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jan 25
    Such a great experience!! According to my daughter the best oysters she’s ever had. We opted for the small plate option and enjoyed every plate! Sevice was also outstanding. Will definitely visit again..

  • Jasmina M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    We loved it, always an amazing food experience and the staff is super friendly! One of my favorite places in CT

  • Peter A. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    A delicious menu. Love it!!

  • Arnold Juergen A. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    Despite booking, no table was prepared for us. Long wait for the food and service was very inattentive with the drinks. On top of that, the food was not really warm after it was served. All in all rather disappointing and completely overrated.

  • Suse R. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    Wonderful place, amazong outside sitting in a garden inder trees. Excellent food. Our favourite for summer evenings.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday 11h30 - 22h00