Recommendations based on recent personal experience.

Biesmiellah Restaurant & Deli

· Traditional Cape Malay, www.biesmiellah.co.za

· Corner Wale & Pentz streets, Cape Malay Quarter, / Bo-Kaap, 021 423 0850

· Very reasonable prices, unpretentious atmosphere

· Traditional Denningvleis, one of the oldest recipes in South Africa

· Note that this restaurant is strictly Halaal, thus no liquor allowed on the premises

Anatoli Turkish Restaurant

· 24 Napier street, Green Point, 021 419 2501, www.anatoli.co.za

· Since 1984

· The wow factor: Their huge trays with selection of 22 different starters / meze

· Great atmosphere

· Beware, the meze is so delicious you may not have room for mains and dessert

· Also have a Anatoli Express next door

Café Dijon Grill & Bistro

· 15 Napier Street, Green Point, 021 418 3910, www.cafedijon.co.za

· French cuisine

· Trendy Euro atmosphere with elegant interior

· One of the specialities: Steak Tartare