Here are a few top restaurants in Paarl that we recommend you try when visiting the largest town in the Cape Winelands. With so much to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find something to your taste. Whether you want an intimate setting or a lively atmosphere, there is a restaurant for you on this list. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your culinary adventure now!
1. Noop
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 12am (closed on Sundays)
Their service options: Sit-in only
Menu: View the full Noop Restaurant Menu and 2022 wine list
Rating (Google reviews): 4.7
Contact: 021 863 3925 | Reserve a table at Noop
Location: 127 Main Rd, Vrykyk
2. Faber
Opening times: Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm – 2pm, Thursday to Saturday, 6pm – 8pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the Faber sample menu and the Faber wine list
Rating (Google reviews): 4.8
Deals: Faber Weekday Special: R330 per person | Saturday Steak Night Special: R295 per person
Contact: 021 202 1219 | Make a booking at Avondale Wine Estate Website
Location: Drakenstein Rd
Also read: Wine farms that offer more than just a wine in their tasting rooms
3. Goatshed at Fairview
Opening times: Wednesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm | Sunday, 9am to 3:30pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu(s): They have a set menu, a la carte and an evening menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.4
Contact: 021 863 3609 | Make a booking online at Goatshed
Location: Fairview Wine Estate, Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd
4. Amberg Art and Kitchen Restaurant
Opening times: Weekly, 12pm to 4pm
Their service options: Sit-in only
Menu(s): Breakfast menu and lunch and dinner menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.6
Contact: 071 644 6938 | Book on their website
Location: R101 Du Toitskloof Pass Road Klein, Paarl
5. Cattle Baron Grill and Bistro
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 10pm | Sundays, 12pm to 5pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway | Delivery
Menu: Check out the Cattle Baron Paarl menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.6
Deals: Weekly Wednesday and Thursday night specials on starters and desserts
Contact: 021 872 5577
Location: 16 Zion Street, Paarl
6. Kaapstadt Brauhaus, Paarl
Opening times: Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 10:30pm | Friday and Saturday, 11am to 12am
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the Kaapstadt Brauhaus Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.3
Contact: 021 492 4358 | Reservations: [email protected]
Location: 90 A Main Rd, Hoog-En-Droog
7. The Hussar Grill, Paarl
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 11pm | Sunday 11.30am to 6pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the Hussar Grill Main Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.5
Contact: 021 863 0466 / Book online at Dineplan
Location: 55 &, 56 Main Rd, Paarl
8. Blacksmith’s Kitchen
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 10pm | Sunday 11am to 4pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway | Delivery
Menu: Check out the Blacksmith’s Kitchen Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.3
Contact: 065 396 5015 | [email protected]
Location: Bo Lang St, Groenvlei
9. Jackson and Black Prime Steakhouse
Opening times: Weekly, 11am to 10pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out their lunch, a la carte, and wine selection
Rating (Google reviews): 4.6
Current deals: Mondays: Legendary burgers for R69 and Wagyu burgers for R89
Contact: 021 872 9283 | [email protected]
Location: 166 Main Rd, Hoog-En-Droog
10. Bossa Nova Good Times Bar and Restaurant
Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 11pm
Their service options: Sit in | Takeaway | Delivery
Menu: Check out their Bossa Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.2
Contact: 021 872 9861 | [email protected]
Location: 166 Main Road, Omnipark Building
11. Giusseppe’s Paarl
Opening times: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 11:45am to 5pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Rating (Google reviews): 4.9 (15 reviews)
Contact: 084 976 5939
Location: Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Suider
12. Jewells
Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30am to 5pm
Their service options: Sit-in
Menu: Check out their latest Jewells Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.8
Contact: 021 204 4875
Location: Spice Route Destination, Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd
13. Back’s Restaurant and Deli
Opening times: Monday to Tuesday, 8am to 6pm | Wednesday to Friday 8am to 9pm | Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 3:30pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Drive-through
Menu: Check out the latest menu from Back’s Restaurant
Rating (Google reviews): 4.5
Contact: 021 872 0697 | [email protected]
Location: 191 Main Rd, Hoog-En-Droog
14. Stoep at Laborie Estate
Opening times: Monday to Tuesday, 7am to 5pm | Wednesday to Saturday, 8am to 10pm | Sunday, 8am to 5pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the latest menu from Stoep Restaurant
Rating (Google reviews): 4.6
Contact: 021 807 3232 | Book on dineplan
Location: Laborie Wine Estate, Taillefer
15. Copper Club
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 10:30pm | Friday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm | Sunday, 12 to 5:30pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the latest Copper Club Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.4
Contact: 021 863 3500 | [email protected]
Location: Frater Square, 40A Main Rd, Paarl, 7620
16. Cucina Di Giovanni at Laborie
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 9pm | Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the latest Cucina Di Giovanni at Laborie
Rating (Google reviews): 4.6
Contact: 021 807 3390
Location: Corner Taillefert & Main Road Laborie Estate
17. La Grapperia Bistro
Opening times: Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 10pm | Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Their service options: Sit-in | Takeaway
Menu: Check out the latest La Grapperia Menu
Rating (Google reviews): 4.4
Contact: 021 863 4367 | Book a table online
Location: Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Suider
After two years of travel bans and lockdown restrictions, it feels as though we have a new lease on life! Travel is back on the cards and wedding…
There is a unique sense of nostalgia and class connected to a vintage look. It allows us to revel in the past and bring to light the unique aspects of times come and gone that we love.
A big upside of vintage wedding touches is that they are very affordable and appear far more expensive than they actually are. If you know where to look, you can steal yourself vintage items to add a splash of old-world glamour to your day without breaking the bank.
Vintage crockery
Plates and other crockery items can wrack up a huge bill. Scooping up some cute bargain items from your local vintage store can make a significant financial difference.
Finding matching items may be a bit of a challenge but a miss-matched collection of plates or glasses of a similar style ensure originality and add a touch of the unusual to your wedding tables.
The dress
A wedding dress can set you back a few bucks for sure, but a vintage upcycled option can save you thousands.
Opting for a vintage ensemble not only ensures that your dress will be the only of its kind but also allows you to add your own touch to the dress with inspiration from its class style.
Plus, you’ll be saving enough money to put a little extra towards your honeymoon.
Vintage props
From renting to buying to using something from your own collection, props bring a vintage-inspired wedding together.
The great thing about vintage props is there are a huge variety to choose from, while still ensuring a high level or originality.
Hang lace curtains, drape old timey crochet items and stack vintage suitcases, the options are endless.
Go classic with your flower choices
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Draw on the inspiration of yesteryear and style your flower arrangements with a touch of vintage flare.
Neutral tones, delicate buds and dainty details radiate vintage, so be sure to play up your theme in your flower arrangements as well.
Vintage sparkle
Rings don’t have to be the latest fashion or a huge chunk of a diamond. For grooms and brides who prefer the simpler things in life and are looking to honour their love for vintage style, a re-purchased set of rings is a great option.
While you won’t be spending as much as you would on a brand new diamond ring, vintage jewellery is in no way a cheap option.
Some unique antique pieces can set you back a hefty sum but there is also the option to go for new age vintage-inspired pieces as well.
Wherever you buy your pieces, make sure you trust your seller and you’re getting the piece you’re paying for.
Vintage beauty
The bride can tie the whole theme together with a little vintage beauty. Vintage hairstyles have a flawless and classic look that will age well in your wedding pictures for years to come.
Add a vintage makeup look and beauty details that reference your favourite years gone by and you’re all set.
The cake
The ultimate vintage vibe can be invoked with a classic yet stunning cake.
From light layers dusted with cane sugar to flower topped sponge delights, add your personal touch to your cake with a vintage twist to bring the whole theme together.
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When the news surfaced that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker had gone lowkey with their wedding (a simple courthouse ceremony with a guest list you could count on…
You’re looking for the perfect spot to pop the question (or you keep imagining the magical place that will serve as your proposal setting, soon to be hinted at when you spontaneously take your partner there).
However, with so many options in places like Cape Town, picking one place can be overwhelming for the best of us.
Before we drop the deets on 6 special spots to ‘pop the question’ in Cape Town, it’s worth noting a few disclaimers.
1. No matter where you choose, even if it’s the comfort of your own garden, it will still be a special moment. The place doesn’t define the importance of asking someone to spend their life with you, the person does!
2. Too much pressure on getting everything perfect can take away from your own enjoyment of the moment, or your partners.
3. Some of the most magical and tear-jerking proposals have happened in the most obscure places, or the ones that are personal to your relationship. If your partner is sentimental, then proposing at their favourite sunset spot, the place you went on your first date, or somewhere where you both remember laughing for hours can mean far more than a place boasting grandeur or tantalising views.
Now, for those who are all about scenery, and places that are known for their romantic spins, here are some top picks in the Mother City:
1.The Rock sunset spot
Known for its incredible views, The Rock sunset spot marries intimacy and Cape sunsets are their finest, an incredible spot to share with the person to whom you’d give the whole sunset eternally if you could. The Rock is a perfect ‘pop the question spot’ that applies to any kind of lover, but fits best for the one who always ensures that watching the sunset together is on the cards.
- Where:405 Ocean View Drive, Bantry Bay
2. Kirstenbosch National
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens homes everything a nature lover could hope to experience in one epic garden. Not many people can say they made the special decision to be together forever and always at a new 7th Wonder of The World, but you can. The Boomslang Walkway is one of the most sought after spots in the Gardens, hosting breathtaking views and an explorer’s thrill. To add an even more romantic spin, have a picnic with Fynkos and enjoy nature’s bounty as rolling lawns and flowers surround you. For someone who loves mother Earth almost as much as they love you, Kirstenbosch will certainly serve as that fairytale backdrop.
- Where:Rhodes drive, Newlands
3. The Paris of Cape Town – Franschoek
Franschhoek is renowned for its romantic energy, challenging the Parisians on their notions of love being in the air. A trip to Franschoek means divine food, lots of wine and even perfume-making – all leading up to the big ask. For a classic proposal, try Le Petite La Colombe, which is not only one of the top restaurants in the world but a Wineland’s favourite for proposals. If your partner is all about grandeur and would sell a kidney to live in France, then this spot fits the bill. If you’re looking for something a little different, Babylonstoren boasts spoils of romantic magic, from the greenhouse to a gorgeous canoe trip – arguably one of the most romantic spots.
- Where: Le Petit Colombe | Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek
- Babylonstoren | Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium
4.At the top of the Cape Wheel
They make you feel like you’re on top of the world, so why not capitalise on it romantically? The Waterfront’s famous Cape Wheel offers picnic options where you can add some champagne and truly cheers to a beautiful future amongst the stars. If your relationship has always felt like a film plot, then entering the next chapter this way will certainly be Nicholas Sparks approved.
- Where: Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront
5.Norval Art Foundation
Art is tangible and visible emotion. Norval Art Foundation is easily one of the most aesthetic places to propose, and for the art lover in your relationship, it’s a perfect painting. Who wouldn’t want to make such a special decision surrounded by art as your audience? Norval Art Foundation hosts so many curious spots to share the most romantic moments of your life, with new exhibitions constantly in the works, ready to build your audience.
- Where:4 Steenberg Rd, Tokai
6. Table Mountain, of course
This list wouldn’t be complete without vouching for a seat at the finest table in Cape Town. Whether you decide to take a hike along Table Mountain National Park’s trails, ride the cableway all the way to the top or go to the new TAP bar (an addition part of the Aerial Cable Way’s delicious ‘above the world’s experiences) you simply can’t go wrong with the gem of our city.
- Where: Table Mountain National Park
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In a low-key courthouse ceremony, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker officially tied the knot. Now, a Kardashian having a downplayed wedding isn’t exactly on brand, but for Kourtney…
Who said a bride can’t look sexy on her wedding day? One of the most important aspects of choosing a wedding dress is making sure that you feel good because the worst thing you can do is look back on your big day and regret one of the most important aspects of the day – your wedding dress.
If you’ve been browsing wedding boutiques and you’ve finally found your killer bridal style, but you’re looking to add a sprinkle or dollop of sexy, your in luck. From subtly sexy to raunchy, we’ve found a variety of wedding dresses that may just inspire you to step into the more bold, sexy and tantalising bride that you are:
A sexy halter
Side step into Sexy
Sexy with a bohemian twist
Off the Shoulder Sexiness
Can’t go wrong with a mini
Timeless Beauty
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