If you are in Cape Town, Lelapa is a must visit! Mama Sheila is an amazing host and has some very interesting stories. The food has many different flavors and gets better with the Marimba band playing along for the entire meal. My favorites were the chicken and the ostrich. The place is the perfect place to experience African cuisine.

We took several students from the United States and had an outstanding time at Lelapa. It was the best restaurant we tried for enjoying authentic African food even though we ate at several much more expensive and exclusive restaurants. It was also a super-fun experience with great music and hospitality.

There were lots of items to choose from so I tried a little of everything. All delicious. The fish was outstanding and the yams were cooked perfectly. They only contained their natural sweetness and not bogged down is any surpy sauce. So refreshing.

I am not sure what I was expecting before I got here. "Some restaurant in some outskirts part of the town, could be fun." What I didn't realize was that this is more of an experience than just another restaurant - a fabulous experience involving a life story of building something from scratch, to a super-energetic marimba-band, with some amazing food in between. You won't regret going here.

Great authentic place!

What a great experience !

A unique experience handled by a professional good food. Only for groups

This place is home away home

Great experience and food.

This is not just a restaurant with excellent food, this is truly a unique experience! The story of how the place came about and how the owner built it despite the odds. A MUST visit!

A must when in Cape Town. Great, tasty authentic food

Wonderful food and music

Very nice and palattable food.

(Translated by Google) It is a place worth going to, the food was fantastic, live music all the time, excellent service, you feel authentic immersion in Africa. (Original) Es un sitio al que vale la pena ir, la comida fue fantastica, musica en vivo todo el tiempo, excelente servicio, se siente autentica inmersion en Africa.

Excellent food combined with amazing music! Definitely pay a visit ;)

(Translated by Google) Authentic African flavor, lots of variety and good quality (Original) Autentico sabor africano, mucha variedad y de buena calidad

Great tourist restaurant to experience some of the the African and Langa vibes. Also South African dishes are superb 👌.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. It was such an HONOR to eat here. To be invited into this home & given the best tasting food I have ever had in my life. I can't recommend this enough. Not to mention how unbelievable the performances were. I was left completely speechless I don't think I've ever been in a room with greater talent & vocals. It would be a dream to come back & eat here again someday. If you have the opportunity to visit you better not waste it! I felt completely safe & welcomed & this would be one of the highlights of all the traveling I have done in my life.

Very best food and service

Nice and delicious food

Great Experience, food and music.

(Translated by Google) Welcome, comfort and quality at the rendezvous. I recommend (Original) Accueil, confort et qualité au rendez-vous. Je recommande

African food

Amazing township experience in Langa and the food was very good

Some of the best food in Cape town!

Band was good the food not so much.

Good food but very small portions of meat etc.

Wow we really enjoyed our time here! Great food, awesome people, staff and ambiance. Love it!

Very enjoyable dinner for small groups .Highly recommended.

Excellent authentic food. No need to add spices. Lots of choices.

Fantastic place with such great hospitality. A must to visit. The food was awesome! If you would like the real township experience this is the place to go to

Lelapa Resturant food and service was very top notch. The atmosphere was close to home and Mama Shelia has some good stories to share! Thanks for opening your doors to our group from Global Linkages!

The best experience of my life! Sheila, the owner was the best. She shared her story and life experiences. She was gracious. The food was excellent! I had ostrich for the first time and it was amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant!! It was a five-star experience.