Unbelievable food and amazing value. This restaurant is so cool! It's done up in a kind of gypsy chic (lots of vaguely mystical ornaments and flower petals everywhere). It's surprisingly dark and intimate for such a large restaurant. The food sets it apart though - it's delightful, sumptuous and delicious in dazzlingly original combinations (e.g. fillet steak in a chocolate and chilli sauce has to be tried to be believed). Also great wines and desserts. A must-visit on any trip to Cape Town but be sure to book in advance!
192 Loop Street, Phone: +27 21 426 2458
Updates
Unfortunately, this Cape Town tradition burnt down last year. Due to a varied chain of events they were unable to re-open the restaurant after the fire BUT they have reincarnated, like a phoenix from the ashes, if you will, into the Theatre of Dreams in the Foreshore. It's a live extravaganza of gastronomic proportions, and is well worth the R350 per head! www.madamezingara.com
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