There is something that truly excites a true foodie – the opportunity to try a new restaurant.

We keep a close eye on all the new spots that open across the country and share this on our  Instagram page, a platform dedicated to foodies and restaurant lovers alike.

Here is a list of the new kids on the block in our monthly round-up of new restaurants for February.

Cape Town 

 Hugo Social Club 

 

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Address: 9th Floor, 2 Kings Road, Sea Point, Cape Town

Opening times: Monday to Sunday 7.30am to 10pm

Phone number: 021 286 9332

Food type: Wide range of food from classics such as avocado smash on toast, beef short rib ragu, mussels and more

Noki Eatery 

 

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Address:73 Beach Road, Strand, Cape Town

Opening times: Monday 8am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday 7am to 3pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm

Phone number:  082 463 4498

Food type: Cafe-style eatery, dishes include shakshuka, burgers, smoothies, croissant French toast and more

Babbi 

 

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Address: 215 Bree Street, Cape Town

Opening times: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday 12noon to 2am, Sundays 2pm to 2am

Food type: Deli and bar-style food inclusive of local and comforting themed dishes from toasted cheese and atchar sandwiches to chickpea and avo salad, chicken mayo sandwiches to Moroccan harissa prawns and more

Weirdough Bakery 

 

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Address: Lion’s Square, Corner Huising, Main Street, Lionviham, Somerset West

Opening times: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday 7.30am to 3pm, Sunday 7.30am to 12noon

Phone number: 079 270 2633

Food type: Argentinian baked goods and cuisine

Ember & Oak 

 

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Address: Constantia Uitsig, Tokai Road, Cape Town

Opening times: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday 12noon to 9pm, Sunday 12noon to 4pm

Phone number: 067 499 5621

Food type: Tapas-style menu with an à la carte approach, taking inspiration from global cuisines and dishes

Gypsy Rabbit 

 

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Address: 110 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre

Opening times: Closed Monday to Wednesday; Thursday to Sunday 2pm till late

Food type: Shisanyama-inspired food. Dishes on the menu include spicy rice, smashed potatoes, Mom’s potato salad, boerie rolls, pulled short rib buns and more

Stellenbosch

HŌSEKI

 

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Address: Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch

Operating hours: Open daily, Lunch: 12noon to 4pm (last seating at 2pm), Dinner: 6pm to 11pm (last seating at 8pm)

Phone number: 021 885 8160

Food type: Contemporary Japanese

Johannesburg

Neighbarhood

 

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Address: 32, 7th Avenue, Parktown North

Opening times: Wednesday to Friday 5pm to midnight, Saturday 12noon to midnight, Sunday 12noon to 7pm; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Food type: Light bites and bar snacks

Gigi Restaurant 

 

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Address: Shop 27, Waterfall Corner Shopping Centre, Corner of Waterfall and Woodmead Drive, Waterfall City, Midrand

Opening times: Monday to Sunday 8am to 10pm

Phone number: 010 443 9711

Food type: Fusion of South African contemporary and global inspirations

Blu Bam Boo

 

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Address: Shop FF1, Bassonia Shopping Centre, Soetdoring Avenue and Comaro Street, Bassonia, Johannesburg

Opening times: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm

Phone number: 010 157 4256

Food type: Asian fusion

Livy’s 

 

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Address: 49 Eastwood Road, Dunkeld, Johannesburg

Opening times: Monday to Sunday 11am to 11pm

Phone number: 078 409 2233

Food type: French, cocktails, grills and steaks, salads, bistro, social club

Kanpai 

 

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Address: 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 12noon to 10pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm

Phone number: 010 110 0696

Food type: Asian tapas and bubbles bar. Dishes on offer include silky tofu, picanha steak, infused salmon sashimi and more

Sass Cafe 

 

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Address: 3 Iris Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 7am to 10.30am, Sunday 7am to 10pm

Phone number: 069 626 3671

Food type: Mediterranean-inspired menu offering a range of dishes such as tabbouleh salad, and falafel nuggets, along with classic favourites such as Bolognese pasta, grilled kingklip and more ⁠

Pretoria 

Freddo Café

 

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Address: Village Walk, Hazelwood, Pretoria

Opening times: Monday to Sunday 7am to 9pm

Phone number: Please visit their website

Food type: Neapolitan-style pizza, light bites and decadent pastries

Badinage Restaurant 

 

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Address: Silverstream, Corner of Solomon Mahlangu Drive and Stellenberg Road, Equestria, Pretoria

Opening times: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday 11am till late, Sunday 11am to 5pm

Phone number: 066 314 0768

Food type: South African-flavour-inspired cuisine