8 Places to dine out for less than R80 in Cape Town

Dining out at restaurants can be quite expensive – especially in Cape Town during Winter. However these restaurants below have incredible specials that are affordable and bound to fill your belly, whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, wholesome lunch or dinner, these are the places to try for meals under R80.

Strolla 

Wednesdays are for eating chicken, at least that’s the case at Strolla. The Sea Point situated restaurant is the perfect place for an after-work dinner or drinks with your friends. Try their half price rotisserie chicken special for R72.

Balducci’s 

It’s every Italian food lover’s dream, on the beautiful V&A Waterfront, Balducci’s caters for those pizza and pasta cravings at only R75. The offer runs Monday through Sunday from 11h00-18h00. 

Java Bistro 

With all their breakfasts priced at below R80 this is must try spot especially if you want to have a bit of a road trip from the inner city or have a lovely breakfast with your family, Java Bistro is situated in mountainous Stellenbosch. Their wonderful prices don’t stop at their breakfast menu, along with burgers ranging from R49 – R79, as well as pasta from R65 – R78 it doesn’t get any better than that.

Cafe extrablatt

Situated opposite the Green Point Stadium, the vibrant cafe, Cafe extrablatt offers lunch meals at R60 from 12h30 – 14h00. Offering their captain spinach baked potato or big little pizza which consists of homemade tender biltong and a crunchy broccoli pizza. The menu boasts a variety of flavours and is definitely worth your money.

Narona 

Known for their extensive vegetarian pizzas as well as their delicious non-vegetarian options their pizzas start from R35! Their juicy burgers will cost you no more than R60. This is the perfect place if you want to feed a big family and indulge in a variety of pizzas.

Barristers

Barristers in Newlands is having a pub special of R70 per person for lunch until 18h00 and you can indulge in anything from fish and chips, creamy salmon pasta and even cottage pie. The special runs Monday through Friday and they are known for their live music and friendly service.

Cafe Villagio

All day breakfasts serving croissants, with a filling of choice that start at R65, delicious toasted sandwiches and wraps for less than R80. There’s no excuse not to treat yourself or someone special to a well deserved brekkie.