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Sotano

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mediterranean restaurants in Cape Town


Address

121 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Contact

+27 21 433 1757

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 7 am to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (26) good (17) friendly (13) great (12) nice (11) beautiful (8) Great (8) breakfast (8) staff (7) view (7)
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  • 3/5 Sinki M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely lunch spot, pet friendly, awesome services. I enjoyed my fish, it was a bit more on the tempura sort of taste than traditional fish and chips kinda taste, but not bad. I would have preferred lesser chips and more salad, because the salad was pretty good! My friend had the mussels and she had a few complications on its taste. But that was quickly sorted for her by our waiter. I must add that her mussels were a starter portion - pretty huge!!! I would recommend Sotano for a chilled lunch. 👌🙌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee-Anne C. 2 years ago on Google
    We love stopping at Sontano for sundowners and dinner, whether the weather is hot, or whether the weather be cold! I also love that Sotano is pet friendly. Generally we have their burgers and seafood pasta, but this evening we tried the chicken Caesar salad and Mussels main. Sotano's food has always been tasty and well prepared. We will continue to come back regularly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tina S. 2 years ago on Google
    The paella looked beautiful but was bland. The server who greeted and sat me was friendly. The server who waited on me didn’t have the time of day for me. She dropped the paella and didn’t come back once. The table next to me was enjoying wine and she was at their table at least every 5 minutes checking on them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daleen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking out over the ocean with the sun setting, it’s the perfect setting for an exquisite and romantic dinner. Food tasty and staff supper efficient. Love this place will definitely be back. 👌👌👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 daniel n. 1 year ago on Google
    What a amazing place. Welcomed by awesome staff. Amazing Sushi ,loved the white ginger. Great presentation. When ever we go out my son never finishes his food . But today he had everything. He had the calamari fried with chips. Live music to top it off. Thanks for a great afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kavindra N. 3 years ago on Google
    The flatbread and haloumi bruchetta were good.

  • 4/5 Rian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty breakfast/brunch spot. Good service with a Mediterranean style menu. The coffee could be better

  • 4/5 Ashley A. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a cool go to place to go for good food and drinks. Chilled spot for sunset too! (Try phone for a booking, someone’s busy but also someone’s way to walk in) They make really good halloumi burgers which aren’t on the menu.

  • 5/5 Natasha R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is deliscious. Pet friendly. Covid safe

  • 4/5 Candice P. 2 years ago on Google
    Ossobuco soup and paella in the photo was really good! Highly recommended. Location and service is great (but it can drink in the general area, due to sewage outlet into the sea when the wind blows onshore). It is always a comfortable and casual vibe there, but nice and feel good.

  • 4/5 Denis D. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent atmosphere and service. Very dark inside (late afternoon) and breezy (inside)

  • 2/5 Conor Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was a bit shocking tbh.

  • 4/5 ellie g. 3 years ago on Google
    Busy place with locals and tourist, good service good food, reasonable prices.

  • 4/5 Rosemary E. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food

  • 1/5 Errol G. 3 years ago on Google
    If you love non-existent service, incorrect orders and cold food, this is the place for you. They do NOT COMPLY to COVID laws. No sign-in taken, no temperature taken, no hand wash given.

  • 2/5 Jean-Mari H. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible service. Not enough waiters and they got a couple of tables' order incorrect. Also not very concerned about covid sanitation of guests ir tables. But it has nice decor and good location.

  • 5/5 Gary H. 3 years ago on Google
    We stopped here every late afternoon for cocktails on the bike..great setting and service

  • 5/5 Jyro S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service!! Great food!!! Oh, ...did I mention that the service is EXCELLENT? Love this place!!!

  • 4/5 Moyra P. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Staff always make a plan to seat you. Good variety of food at great prices. Also excellent coffee good position with a nice view . Often go there as the atmosphere is relaxing and service good.

  • 3/5 Amanda C. 3 years ago on Google
    Average food.

  • 1/5 Andre J. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite spots until recently. We ordered our drinks which took forever to arrive. There were only a few tables occupied and the service was pathetic. We then waited for approximately 30mins for our waitron to return and after not seeing him again, I went inside to settle our drinks bill and left. Will definitely not be back.

  • 1/5 Marlon A. 2 years ago on Google
    Was at Sotano Restaurant on Monday placed a food order took over an hour for my food to arrive wich it did not come. The manager on shift did not touch tables or come to my table to apologize that the restaurant is busy when it is not. As far as I know a restaurant manager should do check up's on the guest's none what so ever. Asked for my bill as the food did not arrive as I paid for my drinks and left very bad.

  • 5/5 Pamella I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and really great food. The food portions are really satisfying with high quality products. Very affordable. Really enjoyed it there and will definitely return.

  • 4/5 giovanni van w. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the most dog-friendly places we have visited! We all had a great time, even our furry friend. Oh, and don't forget to try the mouth-watering tomahawk steak next time! 😋

  • 4/5 Daleen D. 7 months ago on Google
    Funky vibes and beautiful views. The service was a bit slow, but they were very friendly and the food was excellent. Thanks for a lovely experience. A quick walk over the road to the promenade makes for a great end to a perfect day.

  • 5/5 Alma P. 6 months ago on Google
    6/10/2023 For early dinner, I thought maybe a burger. It was Friday and there was a nice buzz in the place. Ordered the lamb burger. The bread bun - oh my - STODGY and dry and so thick!!!!!!! The rest of the burger was nice, but that bun! Come on people, get it right! Also - where was the top bun??????????????????? Really!!!!!!!!! 5/10/2023 Had a very late lunch, very early dinner here today. Great service and what lovely decor!!!! Decided on Fish and Chips - bit pricey for R165 and not a huge portion .... was still hungry after that. Lovely location - perfect for when staying in La Splendida Hotel.

  • 5/5 M B. 5 months ago on Google
    Awesome food, can really recommend the flatbread. Warm and cozy while it was a typical Cape Town evening outside. The service was friendly and fast. The setting is very well decorated.

  • 4/5 Debra H. 5 months ago on Google
    Had both lunch and breakfast here last weekend.Staff were friendly and service good. We had the Mediterranean bread for lunchtime was tasty and nice and crisp. The eggs Benedict for breakfast,only point to mention is the toasted croissant was very toasted with black bits and my sift poached egg,(I had requested)was hard.

  • 3/5 Tarryn T. 8 months ago on Google
    Sotano is one of my fav places to go for lunch between work. The food is amazing & the staff are friendly & polite. Nothing like a rock Shandy while enjoying the beautiful view. I also love that they allow furry friends

  • 5/5 Kelley M. 4 months ago on Google
    I haven't had a bad meal yet. Such great variety too. This is our favourite breakfast and sushi spot. The service is also amazing. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dins you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Claim M. 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, extraordinary service, and comfortable environment. Do try them out

  • 4/5 Bayanda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Sunset views

  • 5/5 Lyndon G. 3 years ago on Google
    The best Restaurant on beach road. Do your self a favour and make a turn. They make the best shushi in Cape Town.

  • 4/5 Nicholas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed it. The sun played a part in irritating me but it's not the locations fault as they accommodated as best as they could. Went for drinks... Was really nice.

  • 4/5 Gregory S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best chicken avo salads I've eaten in Cape Town..... but NON of their olive oil bottles have spouts, just an open top with no way to drizzle it over your salad.... basics guys!

  • 4/5 Dumisa G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful place inside and out with a variety of delicious dishes. The place is pet friendly. It's a really a very nice place to chill. They don't have much variety in drinks.

  • 5/5 Leon K. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and friendly service. The view is great, with the park and the ocean just across the street

  • 5/5 zanele m. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is absolutely amazing. The views are exquisite. I went there for breakfast and had the salmon on rye, what an experience. Would definitely recommend it👌👌

  • 4/5 Charl L. 3 years ago on Google
    Outside seating area is loved by locals. For good reason. Food offering also nice. Friendly, well trained staff

  • 5/5 Keir T. 3 years ago on Google
    Such wonderful service! Funny, familial, friendly - great food and WHAT a view! Only downside is the price, even a small beer is quite pricy (R35 if memory serves right) - but it is worth the location (beautiful sea view), lovely staff, and broad selection of food. And surprisingly cheap oysters too!

  • 4/5 Malfan 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant with beautiful views of the ocean. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and the food was of good quality except the rye toast which was rock hard and inedible. Definitely coming back, we've found a new favourite hangout spot.

  • 5/5 Jashan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great seafood!

  • 5/5 Andrew F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the vid. Owners are amazing

  • 4/5 Greg T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Service and tasty food

  • 5/5 paul l. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Lungile K. 3 years ago on Google
    Breakfast was scrumptious and service was egg-cellent

  • 4/5 Marlon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning location - diagonally opposite the lite house @ Mouille Point. Great food! Very good service, except for 1 / 7 meals took much longer. Appreciated the manager’s prompt apology. Overall - love it! Gonna be back!

  • 3/5 PIERRE DE V. 3 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed our breakfast but the service was very slow.

  • 5/5 Steven B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Relaxed and chilled out

  • 3/5 Roy van E. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was a bit slow. But nice location.

  • 5/5 Carmen A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, beautiful view and service excellent

  • 5/5 Hylton B. 3 years ago on Google
    What a stunning place to spend a few hours relaxing with family and friends. The staff are super friendly and the food is great.

  • 5/5 Natasha M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and delicious breakfast!

  • 5/5 FA J. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a treat, amazing Mediterranean cuisine fit with a beautiful view of the ocean. Consistently great food and service is on point.

  • 3/5 Terry J. 3 years ago on Google
    Not particularly impressed with the cleaning of tables when it comes to addressing covid protocols

  • 4/5 JJ B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing!

  • 4/5 fhugo101 3 years ago on Google
    Food is really good. Not exactly cheap, though.

  • 5/5 Alex Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious fish soup! (Original) Очень вкусный рыбный суп!

  • 4/5 B. K. 3 years ago on Google
    Always nice to come

  • 4/5 Wayne G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good menu & quality food. Some things are well priced while others, way too expensive. Select carefully. Mains are 2 for 1 on Entertainer app.


Call +27 21 433 1757 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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