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Mano's

Restaurant Bistro Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Top rated Mediterranean restaurants in Cape Town


Address

39 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa

Website

manosrestaurant.business.site

Contact

+27 21 434 1090

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (777 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 12 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Mark S. 1 year ago on Google
    A very popular restaurant in Greenpoint. It is a trendy place and the food is world class. I love the baby chicken. We tried the creme brûlée and also was 10/10.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Consistently good food. A small menu, but every dish is a classic. Will not disappoint. Service is attentive but not overbearing. Pricing is fair.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RichteRuan 5 years ago on Google
    Creme Brulee was on point 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shawn m. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great experience. The service was friendly and relaxed. The pasta salmone was one of the best I had, amazing - as your pasta cools down the salmon sauce thickens slightly with help of the shaven Parmesan. A good wine companion for me for this dish was the Paul Clover Sauvignon Blanc. Love the good and energy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 James W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good and the lady who served me was highly professional and very efficient. She was accommodating and made really good recommendations. A disappointment was the manager’s abruptness and the fact that he was very selective in terms of who he was friendly with. He did not make me feel welcome at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christiaan van den H. 3 years ago on Google
    Come on, just have a look at the pictures ... Mano's is exceptional! Best crayfish tails I have had. Everything we tasted was exceptional, calamari, ribs just everything! Food made with real soul & expertise. The Greek salad is very authentic, it comes to the table neatly presented altough it's best served all mixed together!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 e s. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and atmosphere. The place was very crowded so reservation is recommended. The menu is simple but every order was on point. My fav was chicken preggo roll. Even the side dishes are very good

  • 4/5 owen f. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue for a business meeting or family get together

  • 5/5 Mathew Thomas W. 2 years ago on Google
    They really do mean "dedicated to friends". Not only does the place have an amazing atmosphere and service it also comes with food that is beyond exquisite. Treat your family, friends or significant other the next time you're in Cape Town.

  • 5/5 Peta Houston-Mc M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best steak, prawns, calamar i, dessert ever!!!!! Had never had better service at any restaurant. Mano and Evie are incredible hosts 🍽️🍻🥂 Thank you for making this very special birthday absolutely unforgettable

  • 5/5 Mehnaaz B. 2 years ago on Google
    Dinner was really good. Nice setting. Friendly staff.

  • 2/5 mike w. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the dishes ordered was a ‘Prego Roll’ which unfortunately didn’t have the basic ingredient of peri sauce and when asked why not , the arrogance of both the owner & the son/manager was boundless , as the explanation was simply that they were Portuguese and they know better and it was made that way because their clients did not like chilli ! Then rather call it what it was - a steak roll . Maybe trivial but an uncalled for response which spoiled otherwise a nice evening .

  • 4/5 Likhona S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 2/5 Lieve S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have dinner there several times and the last time, really the last time. Sell ​​Kipling for cod and get it completely dried out with baked potato, also dried out. Do not accept reservations, but for 'friends' they do ... (Original) Verschillende keren gaan eten daar en de laatste keer, echt de laatste keer. Kipling voor kabeljauw verkopen en totaal uitgedroogd krijgen met aardappel in de schil, ook uitgedroogd. Nemen geen reservaties aan, maar voor ' vrienden' wel...

  • 4/5 Sharon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is consistenty good.

  • 5/5 Darrel D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh Kabeljou, perfectly prepared and presented.

  • 5/5 Manuel N. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and service

  • 5/5 Crispin I. 4 years ago on Google
    You simply won't do better. Excellent food, always bustling and fantastic service from such a friendly team. A great experience all round. You'll have to go several times to get through the menu but highlights include the Caesar Salad, Seafood Curry, Schnitzel, Chicken Livers and personal favourite, the Prego Roll! Don't miss the fresh chilli.

  • 5/5 Klaudia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great choice for tasty south African cuisine. Good wine selection and relaxed vibe

  • 5/5 Tom C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal we’ve had in Cape Town. I don’t know where to even start! Starter: Grilled prawns like nothing we’ve ever had Mains: Oregano chicken and the king Clip (both with rice) we’re mouth watering. It’s rare to leave somewhere so full, but wanting more. Also, the service and atmosphere 10/10. If I could give it more, I would

  • 5/5 Bruno F. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food and atmosphere! Been coming here for years, best restaurant in Cape Town and Riddhi is such a great waitress. 12/10

  • 5/5 Matthew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food with a lovely soft ambiance. Perfect spot for real foodies and those that enjoy a slightly fancier food experience.

  • 5/5 SL 1 year ago on Google
    What took so long for us to try Mano’s! Been passing it for years and years! Had the most delicious Baby Peri-Peri Chicken & Chips! Fresh and Full of Flavour. Grateful for Quality Restaurants like these. Thank You.

  • 5/5 Cliff E. 1 year ago on Google
    Usual delicious food. Generous portions and reasonable prices, although wine prices slightly inflated. I'm not being terribly PC, but mention must be made of the amazingly beautiful servers !!!! They would not be out of place in Vogue magazine :)

  • 5/5 Chase L. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't beat Mano's. Literally one of Cape Towns very best. Next level seafood!

  • 5/5 Sydney L. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food and service. Fresh, delicious seafood. Chill atmosphere with great rose. Highly recommend for a nice afternoon/evening out with friends and family.

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lively spot for late lunch. Had fantastic kingship over spinach and onenof the best baked potatoes I have had in years. Wine selection by the carafe was very good.

  • 5/5 Dirk U. 7 months ago on Google
    Well established restaurant with a warm atmosphere in the heart of Greenpoint. Good authentic, great tasting food with attentive service. Outside seating available, also bar seating.

  • 5/5 Richard G. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food. Always served piping hot! Superb service by the team. Always relaxed and A favourite restaurant of ours due to the service, choice of food / quality and good portion sizes.

  • 5/5 Ryno V. 5 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is a first choice when coming to Cape Town. For the last 7 years we’ve had excellent service and mouth watering food each and every time. Waiters are professional and the manager also jumps in when the place is pumping to ensure it remains a 5 star restaurant. Would recommend hands down to anyone visiting Cape Town, it is worth driving 30+ minutes for the top class experience.

  • 1/5 Julian D. 5 months ago on Google
    The first night in Cape Town, the city known for its excellent restaurants, and then this... I can't recall the last time I was so disappointed. The calamari were unavailable, as was the rice for the shrimp curry – yes, rice. Initially not a big deal, but then a potato was served with the curry, making it completely impractical as the liquid curry couldn't be properly enjoyed. I ordered the octopus with spinach as a side. The octopus was rubbery, and the spinach seemed reheated, lacking any flavor, likely a frozen product. The curry was mediocre, and the shrimp didn't taste particularly fresh, probably frozen as well. Despite being avid food enthusiasts who appreciate quality, I simply cannot comprehend the positive reviews, especially when more than half of the meal was left uneaten. Furthermore, the price for this quality was simply unfair. Nonetheless, the service was very pleasant.

  • 5/5 Scott S. 5 months ago on Google
    Jade and Bella were superb hosts to a truly incredible dining experience. This place is always busy and rightly so. The class and proactivity of the Manager is part of the reason why this venue cannot be missed! Needless to say the food was delicious!

  • 5/5 FAHAD A. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious and good service.

  • 3/5 Howard C. 4 months ago on Google
    Constantly offering you a very acceptable experience. Food is standard fair served by young waiters. Small menu, but always acceptable. Nice bar with reasonable selection. Prices are fair.

  • 4/5 cheryl Van Der m. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the Caesar salad. Atmosphere great

  • 4/5 Ockert B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great for locals

  • 5/5 Delva J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very delicious starter calamari and coffee..

  • 5/5 Japhet M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Oky

  • 5/5 Werner L. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service

  • 5/5 Nthabiseng T. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 philip h. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing prego rolls

  • 5/5 Robert B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great meeting place for social or business and food and service always top notch!

  • 5/5 Richard N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Amanda K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly service. Definitely will be back

  • 5/5 stewart w. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, good food!

  • 4/5 RODERICK B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food ...and good service only 1 waitron.. at lunch so she was run off her feet but did a good job ... .pepper fillet medallions..first class .booking next week ....

  • 5/5 vee h. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, wonderful service and Mano is the best host!

  • 5/5 Diana O. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you so much guys. Was scared after lockdown, but your food was as awesome as ever. Prawns tempura were amazing and then you beat that with the calamari with tentacles beat even that. Oh wow power.

  • 3/5 Natalie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Sadly I always feel like I'm being rushed with my meal. The waitresses need to learn to give patrons a chance to enjoy their food.

  • 5/5 Louis M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow - outstanding service - very high Quality Food - keep up the good service - will visit again when back in Cape Town -

  • 5/5 Haze T. 5 years ago on Google
    Our hotel was very close so we thought we'd give Mano's a try for a bit of lunch, and were very happy we did. The food, drink and the service was A1. Kelly the owner even put herself out of her way to come and welcome us and had a little chat, lovely friendly lady for sure. We thought it was that good we went back the following night. As we turned up, Kerry welcomed us again and also remembered my girlfriend's name and mine, which we both thought was amazing. Over the 2 meals which included amazing salads, piri piri chicken livers, tempura prawns, lamb chops, bbq chicken kebabs, spaghetti bolognese, black tiger prawns and lovely hot chilli sauce. All the food we ate was absolutely awesome and would definitely visit again when back in town. The 2nd time we visited, the restaurant became very full, very quickly, so I'd highly recommend booking a table, we saw multiple groups being sent away. Brilliant food and great hospitality puts Mano's very high up on my Cape Town restaurant list, maybe top!

  • 5/5 Spilios P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food acceptable prices

  • 5/5 Michail De L. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food great service and beautiful people very chic xxxx

  • 5/5 Andre v. 3 years ago on Google
    Consistantly very good

  • 2/5 Vanda D. 3 years ago on Google
    The grilled calamari was floating in a white liquid. Must have been cooked from frozen. Awful. The place is looking tired - needs a facelift. The waitress was great.

  • 4/5 Barry S. 3 years ago on Google
    A very enjoyable dinner for our first time

  • 5/5 Joubert C. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Prego in Cape Town

  • 4/5 Stephen L. 3 years ago on Google
    Consistently excellent food. Nice vibe and attentive staff.

  • 4/5 charles n. 3 years ago on Google
    The lamb here is delicious also the prawn curry.

  • 4/5 Moira M. 3 years ago on Google
    A great little place to dine and relax, good food and staff were friendly.

  • 5/5 Ilan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service

  • 3/5 Chris M. 3 years ago on Google
    Overpriced, Average Quality

  • 5/5 Kelvin A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Tony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Peter B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great as usual...

  • 5/5 Alexandros V. 3 years ago on Google
    Caring owner, wonderful food, timely service and warm atmosphere

  • 4/5 Rupert w. 3 years ago on Google
    Good grub and prices. There is a young vibe there and it is a good favourite of the locals


Call +27 21 434 1090 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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