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Upper Union Restaurant

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
(1929 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 11h30 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 11h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday 11h30 - 22h00

Specials

Survivor Wine Pairing Dinner

Chef Amori and her team will be serving up a five-course meal paired in collaboration with winemaker Pierre Wahl the Cellar Master for Survivor Wines. Priced at R1 450 per person (includes all food and wine - excludes gratuity), In the Conservatory Dining area. Bookings are essential.

  • Thu, 17 Jul
  • Thursday only: 18:30:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Jul 2025

Reviews (1929)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Sonja D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Jul 25
    Always an amazing experience!

  • Antoinette B. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Martin K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Jul 25
    Excellent is an understatement. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

  • Ruth Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Jun 25
    As always a lovely experience. We had guests from NZ, they absolutely loved it. Thanks for flying the banner of excellence for our city. Ruth and Craig

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Jun 25
    One of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. Ambience is great (very chilled not too noisy). Service is exemplary. Food is fantastic. Highly recommended.

  • Kate R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Jun 25
    Family meal to celebrate a birthday. All the small plate dishes were generous and very tasty. We especially enjoyed the sweet potato one and the aubergine. My rather complex dietary requirements were carefully catered for without fuss. Thank you to the staff for making our visit so positively enjoyable.

  • Kim H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sigqibo S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Jun 25
    Bold flavours, showcasing the best of local cuisine and heritage. Attentive staff, Superb winelist and service there of! A firm favourite. We loved it!

  • Brendan B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Jun 25
    Meal was fantastic. I really enjoyed the meal with second grp of customers I entertained there. Our waiter missed the target though. He continuously interrupted conversations, oversold the menu. My customers found it amusing, unlike me. Beautiful place but will try somewhere else next. Thank you for allowing me to comment. Regards Brendan

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