chefs warehouse & canteen

the second best meal i've ever had in cape town.

my brother and i ordered the signature 'tapas for two' which was absolutely phenomenal.

the whole experience was just an incredible journey of flavour.

some of the dishes included an entrecôte, sashimi, a carrot risotto which was the best risotto i've ever had, and olives with the most unique and interesting flavours.

all the food was beautifully plated. even the coffee i ordered afterwards came with the cutest set of sugar cubes on the side.

the restaurant basically consists of 2 parts: a shop selling cooking utensils and books and the kitchen. the tables are part of the shop which makes for some interesting things to look at while you wait for your food. there's also a really trendy bar downstairs.

i highly recommend chefs warehouse, especially if you're looking for an unpretentious, creative and extravagant but casual fine dine experience.

amazing restaurant to try out if you're in cape town. tapas menu is very rich and full of interesting flavors and mixes. they also have a vegetarian option if you're not fan of seafood. the wine offered was outstanding and the service was great

highly highly recommend it

#bonappetit

excellent meals with outstanding service! tapas for two with a different menu everyday. best place we've eaten in cape town. they don't take reservations, so have a drink at the cool bar down below while you wait for a table.

wow this was such a good idea.

ok, so they don't do reservations so try to show up early evening. you actually only have one option of an 8 course meal between two for r560 (excluding tapas and desserts which we didn't have). the menu changes daily depending on what arrives that morning and oh my word everything tasted so well prepped. i don't want to go into the individual dishes but overall the flavours were amazing

we had gone for a birthday lunch and the wait staff were extremely attentive and accommodating to our requests.

will definitely be back soon. i've been thinking about the seafood set of dishes since we left.
i would really recommend this dinning experience at least once
- try to get the outside table during the day

innovative ever changing menu. fresh, delicious flavours in some really great dishes. a must try for sure. the lemon risotto was absolutely incredible, i could have had 3 of those! the tuna started topped with nori was also delicious, the flavors in the sauce were incredible! i also loved the calamari.

okay, so chefs warehouse is next level! i was with a group of work colleagues and we indulged in every imaginable dish from steak tartar to seared tuna. what a delight of flavours and paired wines from the knowledgeable staff too. what a fantastic taste sensation which is why i give them full marks! i am just so sad that i didn't take any photos.

chefs warehouse is a great experience for people willing to enjoy something a little different
the menu changes every week and it is a set 5 course menu to share between 2

i went with a group of friends and everyone was excited as each delicious course came out

one thing that stood out was the wonderful vegetarian courses they whipped up for my vegetarian friend
we usually find when we eat out she is really limited so the fact they not only catered for her, despite the set menu, but ensured every course served was just as delicious as the meat dishes, shows how talented the chefs truly are

we will defo be back!

the holy grail of tapas in cape town! the food is always exceptional and service is quick, friendly and efficient. it might seem pricey for casual dining but so worth every cent, the standard of food is right up there with sa's best restaurants (la colombe etc) but a fraction of the price. you can't book so go for lunch or get there early around 6 for an early bite, then take a stroll to visit the nearby bars.

what a culinary experience! we went on a monday afternoon and it exceeded our high expectations. we opted for the tapas sharing plate and everything was incredible! there were loads of combinations on the menu that i would never have tried in a normal restaurant but i am so happy i have it a chance. foodie haven!

discovering a jewel in cape town...something truly different...
at first glance - the instructions on the website - "we don't take reservations" - seemed a little terse. so as visitors to cape town - we decided to play it safe - called the restaurant and inquired as to by when we may reach there. we were on time nd warmly greeted by this huge cute dog - she was napping right at the doorstep and gently gave us a glance. then began our culinary journey.....

unpretentious, functional but yet trendy - chef's warehouse and canteen truly stands out in every aspect. they have a pre-fix tapas menu for two that basically has four courses comprising various dishes - that come one after the other. we tasted some olives before we began together with a beautiful musgrave rose gin from south africa - that had rose petals floating in the drink - giving it a beautiful aroma. 

and then dived straight into our degustation experience. the first course consisted of octopus and mussels carpaccio, slivers of yellow tail tuna and calamari that was gently fried. next came a heavenly carrot risotto, and sautéed mushrooms. this was followed by the final course of pork belly - gently cooked and smeared with a sauce, a duck pate with rabbit terrine and a potato gnocchi. we topped off our meal with a fresh lemon dessert and acreme brulee. 

the food taste, presentation and quality was outstanding. the pictures will speak for themselves. service was also friendly and warm. 

we met liam - who owns the place. congratulations and look forward to many more of your creations in the future! 

what made it so special was the way the whole concept was created!

my best ever restaurant in cape town. excellent food but no snobbery. vibey & always a bit different no bookings, so get there early! well worth it!

in a single line:: -> the atmosphere is eclectic, cosmopolitan and friendly. the food is fabulous and the staff are mature and knowledgeable, experienced and friendly.

this is one of the best restaurants i've ever tried at capetown. it serves various platters ( on wooden boards) of a selection of small helpings e.g. a meat platter, a fish and seafood platter etc. one is given small tastes of a huge variety of food, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. cooking is an art in this restaurant. lovely wines complement the meal. the restaurant has a great vibe and one can share a table with others, which makes it a fun evening. one can sit inside or outside.

if you are a foodie come here. skilfully prepared dishes made by chefs who obviously care. delicious and good value. this restaurant seems to be popular with locals, always a good sign, and is not at all touristy. they do not take reservations so arrive early to guarantee a table otherwise you may have to wait. there is a bar downstairs so queuing could also be a pleasurable experience, but the wait will be worthwhile. if you like food you will love it here.

the restaurant serves a pre-set tapas dinner for two. on the night we ate here there were 8 courses served, brought out in 3 waves. i must admit, when i see lots of different ingredients i am not always sure i will like it. they proved my assumptions wrong here! we went on 1st thursday, not realizing how busy that area would be but we were lucky to get the last available table before the waiting list started. the servers were great explaining each dish as it was brought out, and helped my select a great wine to have with dinner. dishes ranged from calamari to antelope and other meats. it is a very trendy looking restaurant, attached to a kitchen supply store which was really neat. the store has a great selection of cookbooks and nice cooking essentials and tools if you are in the market! i had my reservations when we sat down to eat, but it was love at first bite. i discovered that having lots of ingredients and taste combinations i would normally not try was fun. i was bummed at first that the selections were pre-set, but now i am so glad that they were, not one bad dish was served. i suggest getting there early if you don't wish to wait. this was my first trip to cape town, and i was surprised at all the restaurants we went to how busy they were early in the evening. i am used to restaurants being mostly empty in the 6-6:30 dining range, but every place we went was full at that time. but you get there and they do have a waiting list, get a cocktail and wait, you will be glad you did.

heard so much about this place and all a true story. quite an experience of flavours in the 8 dishes served. great food. great service. tiny room and that includes the waiting area bar ! on the pricey side, but quality never does come cheap.robyn

absolutely loved this spot. the tapas for 2 is great value for money. we were so full after the 8 courses we couldn't fit in dessert!

looking the menu on arrival there was only 2 dishes i would have chosen to order but they were all excellent. we loved each course and the order of these flowed so well.

the chairs are not very comfortable so you can't sit around all evening. you also share tables which takes away from the romance if you are on a date but it didn't bother us.

the service was fantastic

great tapas place with quick service and the staff is willing to accommodate dietary preferences within the structure of their set menu. all the tapas were uniformly good, the onion risotto was spectacular. the only tapas below par was the entrecote - it was slightly undercooked.