Eating In and Out in Paarl
Eating In and Out in Paarl
Paarl has a wide variety of restaurants and take away establishments to choose from and they cater for a wide variety of tastes.
From the humble pizza to exotic dishes, you are spoilt for choice in Paarl when wanting to eat out or just want to get a delicious dinner to eat at home. Some restaurants also offer take aways.
Who offers the best pizzas in Paarl and who offers the best steaks in Paarl?
Try them out and you decide.
Pizza & Pasta
Paarl has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from when you are craving for a pizza. Whether you prefer wood fired or oven baked, thin base or pan baked, a stuffed crust or triple stacked – you can still your pizza craving in Paarl.
Debonairs
Debonairs is the home of the stacked pizza. If you have a big appetite, you’ll definitely not be hungry after you’ve polished one of their double, triple or the Pizza Tower that has got 4 layers. Debonairs also offer decadent subs that are crammed with cheesy goodness. Combination meals that can feed a whole family can also be ordered with drinks and side meals included.
Scooters
Scooters Pizza was started in 2000 and today boasts a with 128 franchises country wide.
You can order your pizza in small, medium or large and has even got filled crusts and deep pan pizzas! They also have Pizones (aka Calzone), Subs and Wraps on offer. For something sweet, you can have a Bar One wrapped in pizza dough, oozing with melted chocolate.
Roman’s Pizza
Roman’s Pizza has built their pizza empire on the buy one, get one free concept. You also have a choice of thin or deep pan crust and they’ve also got salad and pasta on the menu. Unfortunately they don’t deliver in Paarl, but you can pre-order and collect. Roman’s Pizza is great if you want to feed quite a few people.
Panarotti’s
Panarotti’s is the only dedicated pizza and paste dedicated restaurant in Paarl Mall. You can either sit down or have a pizza to go. Look out for their great specials for sit down with deals such as eat as much pizza as you can day.
Bella Bellota
The original home of all Italian inspired food in Paarl. Not only do they have great pizza and pasta, but also juicy steaks and chicken dishes. Ideal for families with their kiddies room & – menu.
Mamma Romas
If you are craving a wood fired pizza, Mamma Romas is for you. They also have more unusual toppings that even include blue- and brie cheese. They do have tables for sit down meals, but seating is limited.
Primi Piatti
Primi Piatti is situated on the beautiful slopes of Paarl Mountain with an exquisite view. The pizzas are superb and the wide variety on the menu caters for everyone. They even have a play area where the little ones can make their own pizzas with toppings.
Steaks & Burgers
This is wine country, but we also have incredible steaks in Paarl and what could be more satisfying than a medium rare steak and a glass of incredible red wine.
Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova might be known more for their bar being one of the most popular hang outs on a Friday night, but there great steaks will definitely leave you wanting for more. It also has satellite viewing and ideal for going to if you want to watch a big sporting event.
Spur
Loved by families all over South Africa, Spur offers well known favourites, from the Chedda Melt Hunga Busta burger to T-bone steaks. Paarl has got two Spurs, the one situated in central Paarl, the Pasadena Spur and one at Paarl Mall, the Red Mountain Spur
Cattle Baron
Hungry for a juicy steak? Cattle Baron has just opened and is bringing back the steaks that made them famous! Mixed grills combined with house specialities and a buffet offers something for everyone’s taste and appetite.
Eat @ Simonsvlei
This new kid on the block is the perfect place for dining out with the family. Known for their Friday night steak nights, they also offer an a la carte menu. The great enclosed play area will give you minds peace that your child will be playing in a safe environment.
De Kelder
De Kelder is a lively restaurant and the perfect place to get together with friends. Specialising in steaks and grills, De Kelder also offers pizza, seafood, sushi and salads.
Gecko Lounge
Gecko Lounge has always been popular for getting a quick bite to eat and for their burger and schnitzel specials. Great for after work drinks especially in the summer months due to their outside seating area.
Seafood
We are not too far from the ocean, so you will always find fresh seafood in Paarl.
Ocean Basket
Ocean basket is not only known for their witty advertising, but also for their consistent high quality seafood. Get a platter to share or try out the catch of the day sizzling in a cast iron pan.
John Dory’s
Looking out on the beautiful Paarl mountain range, this seafood restaurant situated at Paarl Mall is a lively place to come for your seafood delights. Sit at the sushi bar and choose from the selection on display or choose a window seat for the outstanding view.
Cape to Rio
The best places in Paarl to get fish and chips takeaways! There are two outlets and their speciality is of course ‘the Parcel’.
Fine Dining
In keeping with the tradition of fine dining in Paarl, coupled with fine wines, these establishments all offer an unforgettable dining experience.
FABER Restaurant
FABER is a progressive South African restaurant celebrating the passion for handcrafting food and wine that is authentic and evocative. In every dish, Chef Eric Bulpitt, emphasises respect for the origins of what we eat and drink; appreciation for the narratives of each ingredient; joy at the creativity of each gastronomic process, whether contemporary or bygone; love for the power of food encounters to make guests happy.
Bosman’s Restaurant at Grand Roche Hotel
Bosman’s Restaurant offers 5 star cuisine at Grande Roche hotel. Their Michelin-trained Executive Chef, Roland Gorgosilich, infuses classic international cuisine with imagination and innovation. The exquisite menu is complimented with an award winning wine list.
Terra Mare
This owner run restaurant is a firm favourite with Paarlites. Using seasonal, fresh produce, Terra Mare whips up Mediterranean- and Italian-inspired dishes. Definitely try the limoncello sorbet.
Noop
This stylish restaurant is the ideal setting for fine dining at its best. There menu changes regularly to secure that you only enjoy the freshest, seasonal food the Winelands has to offer. They also have monthly wine and food pairing evenings, so be on the lookout for this unique experience.
The Polo Club at Val de Vie
Celebrating the flavours of the finest local produce, Chef Ruzuzo creates vibrant dishes that are both sophisticated and unpretentious. This culinary master combines local flare with ‘New World African Cuisine’.
Cuisine from Around the World
If steak and pizza is not your thing and you are looking for a different dining experience in Paarl, we have some options for you to try.
MoKsh Indian Restaurant (North Indian)
At MoKsh, guests are entertained with the authentic cuisine from North India, famous for its savoury clay oven dishes and exotic curries. Everything is prepared from scratch on the premises, so no preservatives are used.
Gold Leaf Restaurant (Chinese)
Situated at the top of Lady Grey Street, Gold Leaf offers Chinese cuisine. Great for takeaways, you can also get a fortune cookie and chop sticks to experience an authentic Chinese meal at home.
Proviant Kaapse Tafel & Spens (Cape Malay & South African)
Proviant is on the bustling Paarl Main Road. Comfort food – slow cook the old fashioned way. Come and try their authentic soups, bredies and curries and traditional SA fare that makes Proviant so unique.
Ristorante Pappa Grappa (Italian)
Pappa Grappa serves traditional German and Italian dishes. They make their own pastas and the Flammkuchen- a pizza speciality from France remains a must!
Singh’s House of Curry (Indian)
Singh’s has traditional Durban-style food serving mouth-watering curries, breyani’s and of course the famous bunny chows that have the locals coming back for more. Speciality on the menu is the lamb curry and the butter chicken.
Schoongezicht Restaurant (Traditional South African)
Schoongezicht Restaurant serves South African cuisine, buffet style. Great for parties or year-end functions.
Simply Asia (Asian)
If you have a craving for noodles, Simply Asia is the place to go. Choose how spicy you would like your dish. Simply Asia serves from Dim Sum and Spring Rolls to Thai Curries and Tom Yum Prawn Linguine.
Restaurants on Wine Farms
Having a meal on a wine farm is one of Paarl’s very typical and must do experiences.
The Goatshed
The Goatshed is situated on the picturesque Fairview Wine Estate. The home of great wine and cheese, this is the perfect place to go for breakfast on a Saturday morning or lunch with friends and family. Their Mediterranean inspired menu also showcases some of the cheese that can be purchased at the tasting room.
Spice Route
Spice Route explores the fusion of traditional South African cooking with influences of cooking cultures along the Spice Route. The restaurant’s spectacular view will have you looking out over vineyards and even Table Mountain in the distance.
The Rhebok @ Rhebokskloof
The Rhebok serves sumptuous breakfasts, teas, light lunches and dinners. In the summer you can sit on the terrace and in winter you can sit at the cosy fireplace inside while enjoying the chef’s winter dish of the day.
The Deck Restaurant @ Ridgeback
Come and enjoy freshly made home-style cooking overlooking a dam populated with an array of water fowl. Try one of the popular platters to delicious rump steaks and hamburgers .
Babel @ Babylonstoren
Babel boasts will a range of 300 organically grown products on the premises. Their approach to cooking is to keep it simple, but elegant, focusing on fresh, in season produce and keeping the dish as natural as possible with a bit of creative flair.
Harvest at Laborie
Harvest has a terrace overlooking the beautiful vineyards and is ideal for a family get together. Specialising in seasonal produce, Chef Matthew Gordon also compiles daily specials to make the most of what’s freshest and available.
Coffee Shops, Bistros & Cafés
A more informal, but by no means less satisfying outing is a visit to one of the many cafes, coffee shops and bistros in Paarl.
Kikka
Kikka is the ideal place for if you just want to slip away for a quick bite to eat or coffee and cake with a friend. This vibey little coffee shop has accumulated quite a few regulars due to its friendly and homey atmosphere.
Café Juno
Where else in the world can you get a Boerewors platter?!? Café Juno not only has this unique delicacy, but is also great for breakfasts, light lunch or after work drinks.
Volksmond Coffee & Curio Shop
Volksmond is situated at the Taalmonument on top of Paarl Mountain with an almost 360 degree view of the Paarl Valley. Light lunches is served outside or in and they also have great picnic baskets available to enjoy anywhere on the premises.
Die Wingerdspens
Die Wingerdspens is situated at the KWV Emporium, so after you’ve enjoyed one of the fantastic tasting combinations available, have a light meal or something sweet presented with true South African hospitality.
Handful of Herbs Tea Garden
This lovely coffee shop is situated in tranquil surroundings amidst a herb garden – the herbs are also used in their food. They specialise in salads and sandwiches, but you can also enjoy a scrumptious breakfast on Saturday mornings from 9 – 2.
The Daily Coffee Shop
A favourite amongst cyclists, Sugarberry offers a wide variety of light meals and hearty breakfasts. Their free Wi-Fi also makes it convenient for small business meetings.
Bistro Allegro
Bistro Allegro, situated at Grande Roche Hotel, is the ideal place to laze around on a summer’s afternoon after a round of golf. Come and enjoy salads, seafood, pasta, desserts, cakes, cheese platter or simply a club sandwich while relaxing on the pool patio.
The Deli @ the Square
At Paarl’s only specialised deli you’ll find exotic condiments, fresh bread delivered daily and a large selection of cold meats. You can even stop by and have a meal consisting of their top quality produce. The Ploughman’s platter is not to be missed!
From the above you can see there are many options for eating out in Paarl. Whether you want to be formal, whether you want to be informal or if you want to have a totally different dining experience – Paarl restaurants can offer anything that you may wish for when dining out.