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Sotano
121 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
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Ti
Review №1

The paella looked beautiful but was bland. The server who greeted and sat me was friendly. The server who waited on me didn’t have the time of day for me. She dropped the paella and didn’t come back once. The table next to me was enjoying wine and she was at their table at least every 5 minutes checking on them.

De
Review №2

Lovely restaurant on the beach front with great views over the bay... Friendly service with options of indoor or outdoor eating... Food was reasonably priced... Food was really good, I had the ravioli pasta with ham... Food was good but very small portion so would recommend the flat breads which were much larger portions... Or other bigger dishes if you hungry...

he
Review №3

The crockery, milk jugs and glasses were not very clean with visible debris specks.The pricing is excessive and the service slow and not enthusiastic. We waited 28 min for a coffee, tea and ice tea to come to the table. The place was not even near 30% of capacity.The tables and chairs need a deep cleaning and refurbishing.The cups probably take only 150ml. Was my last stop there. Covid-19 does not mean we should be subjected to sub standard service, small portions and excessive pricing.

Ca
Review №4

Ossobuco soup and paella in the photo was really good! Highly recommended.Location and service is great (but it can drink in the general area, due to sewage outlet into the sea when the wind blows onshore).It is always a comfortable and casual vibe there, but nice and feel good.

Lo
Review №5

Had a great mediterranean breakfast. Good service.

Ja
Review №6

Good place for drinks with friends and lots of tasty food. Lots of wines, beers and cocktails. The food has a nice selection of sharing snacks.The menus are online; keeping it Covid safe. Everyone gets their temperature checked and lots of hand sanitizer around.Has a very large outside patio one site for non-smoking in the other side for smokers. You can easily make reservations for inside but they don’t allow you to pre-book the outside and it’s on a first come first serve basis. And is even dog friendly! Only downside is that there is no corkage.

A
Review №7

Management needs to have a proper chat with their waiting staff, and how they address their patrons. BOY is not the way to go when serving a 38 year old man.1st occassion this happened I calmy corrected my waiter, and he new what he said was wrong. (taking a huge chance with me)...Recieved help from someone else about 20 minutes later. Not impressed at a the 1st time round. But let it slide and forgot about it.2nd time round, a few months later. I though Id give it another go thinking it might have improved... Nope, and no less on a client lunch where I chose to keep my cool after being called BOY again. Shocking and very rude!!!Also food was cold on both occassions, with very small portions of actual meal. But hey well filll the plate with cold chips.Feel like being condescended to? Go this place with bad habits. Will never support again.

Le
Review №8

What a great breakfast we had...Friendly staff too...will definitely go back when next in the area.

Ze
Review №9

Food was great. Especially the Baby Kingklip. Views are awesome. Will def be back. 👏🤗

Ga
Review №10

The food is AMAZING and the portions are very generous. Can not wait to go back

Ma
Review №11

I love the vibe, the food and of course, the view at Sotanos. We ordered burgers with fries and it tasted really good. They have a large menu and well definitely be back to taste more. The waiter was very friendly and helpful.

Fe
Review №12

We decided to give Sotano a go as a lunch venue.What a pleasant venue & total surprise with ample seating in & outside with a killer view of the ocean.Love the menu, has a Mediterranean feel.The manager & staff are extremely pleasant and totally accomodating.We placed our orders & we where so impressed with the presentation, quality & taste.Once again what amasing staff, always ready with a helping hand & a killer smile.To the management & staff thank you for a great experience.Kind regardsFerdie Liebenberg

lu
Review №13

The food was delicious and the staff extremely friendly

Ri
Review №14

Very nice staff and great food. Love the atmosphere and scenery

Ra
Review №15

Perfect place to go for a drink and chill after a lovely run on the Promenade

Ly
Review №16

The best Restaurant on beach road. Do your self a favour and make a turn. They make the best shushi in Cape Town.

Tr
Review №17

Very friendly people. Nothing is too much for them to make the extra effort for you to enjoy yourself.

El
Review №18

Really enjoyed. Great service and their fries are amazing

Ev
Review №19

Service was a bit slow, the food was presented beautifully but unfortunately the fish was not the greatest. Was a let down as I have been here before and food has always been good. The manageress did however come through and apologize for the fish.

Jo
Review №20

The most awesome food, and the service is amazing. You will not be disappointed. We went there for my sons birthday, and they really went the extra mile.

Br
Review №21

Great spot generally with good quality sushi... light and airy and covid friendly.... lovely views over the promenade..... Go!

Ta
Review №22

Excellent service and delicious breakfast!

No
Review №23

After walking along the Mouille Point Promenade we discovered this place. It was a gloomy and cold Saturday and it was a pleasant experience sitting on their covered balcony. There were heaters all around. I enjoyed their international beer variety and had a yummy fish soup. The prices are quite decent, a lovely surprise for the location. The vibe is chilled and perfect for a good meal and drinks with a view. Definitely coming back here.

Ka
Review №24

My shakshuka was okay, average at best. Service was good. Unfortunately, the restaurant does not have an ambience and the smell from the nearby promenade permeates.

ja
Review №25

Always a pleasure to enjoy an early drink, most friendly staff, thank YOU

ri
Review №26

Great venue.. Pet friendly and a water bowl 👌 Right across from the ocean.. So great views.. A must visit type of place

Mi
Review №27

Above average food. Infact excellent food. Well done and keep it up. Will highly recommend you to anyone wanting a yummy meal.

ki
Review №28

Relaxed vibes and good food. Perfect after a walk on the promenade or in Green Point park.You can only book tables inside so to get a good spot in the sun works on a first come basis.Slightly overpriced but the menu offers a nice range that caters for most diets. Highly recommend the lamb burger or from choice of tapas.Dog friendly outside!😀

Yo
Review №29

They serve good breakfast and the coffees great too. Staffs efficient and friendly. Id give it a big thumbs try

He
Review №30

Excellent food. Very tasty.

Ca
Review №31

Great service, the staff was friendly and the food was up to standard. I would definitely recommend it.

ma
Review №32

Was delish! Really enjoyed the Salmon roses. Glad they have an outside smoking area because so many times these days smokers are discriminated against. We know the non-smokers of course has the beter seating but at least they make and effort. One thing is for sure I spend lots of money at restaurants and normally wont support a 100% non-smoking restaurant. I would however consider upgrading some of the waddling chairs.

Er
Review №33

Fantastic food, excellent service !!

Du
Review №34

Very beautiful place inside and out with a variety of delicious dishes. The place is pet friendly. Its a really a very nice place to chill. They dont have much variety in drinks.

Ka
Review №35

We chose this place as it came up on the Entertainer app so we assumed it would be a middle-range place. However, after ordering drinks and seeing the food menu we realised that it is a pricey restaurant, but beautiful indoors with an interesting live keyboard player and a great ambiance. Luckily the waitress was very pleasant about the the Entertainer 2 for 1 special so we could actually afford to enjoy a main meal. My friend ordered the lamb burger for R105 while I ordered the hake for R150. It is a generous portion with four pieces of hake, chips and a small salad. My friend’s lamb burger was a lot smaller, with only one half of the bun and some chips on the side but she enjoyed it. While my portion was generous, the battered hake was intense as the batter was rather thick and the fish a bit tasteless, but not too bad. Our waitress was lovely and really make my night with a fun, genuine friendliness and good attitude. I will definitely return once I’ve saved up for my next meal because it is a vibrant, classy place.

Ro
Review №36

Restaurant with drinks corner on Beach Road with a view of the sea and promenade. Excellent manager and very good service. We only had a smoothy which was tasty with fresh passion fruit.

La
Review №37

The location is great and I like that it is pet friendly. However, I did not enjoy my ice coffee or my seafood pasta, over priced for the quality I received.Maybe it was a one time occurrence, I would try the Sotano again.

Li
Review №38

Great food, exceptional service and amazing seaview

Es
Review №39

Absolute bliss. Enjoyed everything. Spent 6 consecutive hours in the place. Food was delicious. Staff extremely friendly.

Me
Review №40

Great breakfast choices and outside area to enjoy the views of the Promenade. Greenpoint Park is also right around the corner to go and walk off a delicious breakfast. Staff very friendly.

Ru
Review №41

Original menu Eastern inspired and infused dishes. Excellent choice of wines by the glass as well as bottles. Very reliable and fast fiber internet. Perfect place to have a big or small meal and work. Sotano also has a very big menu of craft and imported beers.

Ch
Review №42

Outside seating area is loved by locals. For good reason. Food offering also nice. Friendly, well trained staff

St
Review №43

Great venue, good service and fantastic food! I ordered the squid heads for starter and it was delicious. For mains, the baby kingklip on the bone was really excelent!

za
Review №44

Food is absolutely amazing. The views are exquisite. I went there for breakfast and had the salmon on rye, what an experience. Would definitely recommend it👌👌

Ne
Review №45

I eat here often, probably the best location for ocean view dining on the Atlantic Seaboard . The menu is quite pricey, a fish and chips is R160 for instance, but there is nothing on this menu that doesn’t taste awesome.

Da
Review №46

Excellent Mediterranean style food also Eggs Benedict. Stroll along the Atlantic promenade across the road.

Ma
Review №47

Stunning location - diagonally opposite the lite house @ Mouille Point. Great food! Very good service, except for 1 / 7 meals took much longer. Appreciated the manager’s prompt apology. Overall - love it! Gonna be back!

Ma
Review №48

Had the best French Toast for breakfast. It was my last day but would definitely go back when I’m in Cape Town again!

Ga
Review №49

Ice cold Super Bock is the way to go!

Li
Review №50

We really had a good time. Able to share dishes with our group. Great experience.

Ke
Review №51

Such wonderful service! Funny, familial, friendly - great food and WHAT a view! Only downside is the price, even a small beer is quite pricy (R35 if memory serves right) - but it is worth the location (beautiful sea view), lovely staff, and broad selection of food. And surprisingly cheap oysters too!

Mi
Review №52

This was great! Thank you to the Entertainer for bringing me here.

Ma
Review №53

Lovely restaurant with beautiful views of the ocean. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and the food was of good quality except the rye toast which was rock hard and inedible. Definitely coming back, weve found a new favourite hangout spot.

Wa
Review №54

Good menu & quality food. Some things are well priced while others, way too expensive. Select carefully.Mains are 2 for 1 on Entertainer app.

Ni
Review №55

Enjoyed it. The sun played a part in irritating me but its not the locations fault as they accommodated as best as they could. Went for drinks... Was really nice.

Gr
Review №56

One of the best chicken avo salads Ive eaten in Cape Town..... but NON of their olive oil bottles have spouts, just an open top with no way to drizzle it over your salad.... basics guys!

be
Review №57

Great to sit and watch locals walking and playing with their dogs , while eating tasty food and good coffee. Great view of the Seapoint lighthouse.

Lo
Review №58

Awesome vibe and great food! The Norwegian Smoke Salmon was pretty amazing with a nice cold cocktail on the side!Area is good and the prices werent bad. We will be back ☺

Am
Review №59

Good food and nice atmosphere. There was a live band playing when I visited. Large drink selection and large food portions. I would reccomend giving this place a go!

Re
Review №60

Good service. Made for chicken my dogs 🤗

Le
Review №61

Delicious food and friendly service. The view is great, with the park and the ocean just across the street

Vi
Review №62

Great, lively ambiance with a lovely view of the ocean if youre seated outside. The interior is well done too, with well toned lighting and colours.Food is absolutely delicious too - good portions, however slightly more pricey than usual. One big negative is some of the staff service, which is either slow, poor or not polished off. Overall, good experience.

Em
Review №63

Excellent service, excellent for cocktails!

Ro
Review №64

Lamb burger was excellent.

Ve
Review №65

Very nice entertaining restaurant. Beautiful place. You can either sit inside or outside where there are plenty of Heaters and a nice warm fireplace. The food is very well prepared and served. And delicious. Theres a very wide selection to choose from on the menu.

Hu
Review №66

Nice atmosphere and good food. Always like to stop here

Er
Review №67

If you love non-existent service, incorrect orders and cold food, this is the place for you.They do NOT COMPLY to COVID laws. No sign-in taken, no temperature taken, no hand wash given.

Iv
Review №68

Nice location.

Re
Review №69

I had wonderful time and the food was delicious. Not forgetting the great customer service

Je
Review №70

You can go here for breakfast lunch or dinner and get some amazing meals. I frequent there for breakfast and love it. Their dinner options are amazing, recommend the chicken supreme! They also do a French toast for brekkie that’s presented beautifully and taste great. Brendon and his Team have done it again! Well done

Hy
Review №71

What a stunning place to spend a few hours relaxing with family and friends. The staff are super friendly and the food is great.

No
Review №72

Excellent service, good food👍

Le
Review №73

Nicely located with great food and decent pricing

FA
Review №74

Always a treat, amazing Mediterranean cuisine fit with a beautiful view of the ocean. Consistently great food and service is on point.

ba
Review №75

Despite the need to wave to call attention of the waiter, it is a nice place for a coffee or light meal. The mocha is very good! Not many food options on the menu though.

Na
Review №76

Very laid back. The best vibe

Ch
Review №77

Seafood linguine was terrible. The fish was extremely dry and tasted awful. Got only 2 small prawns and mussels. Sauce tasted like pure oil. Sushi was sub par. My boyfriend ordered the lamb burger which was raw. They took it back and bought it back but it tasted awful. Only got half a roll too. We both feel super sick after eating there. Chef wasnt really concerned about it. Really terrible experience considering their high prices.

PI
Review №78

We enjoyed our breakfast but the service was very slow.

Na
Review №79

Excellent food with great views and pet friendly

Ma
Review №80

Very vibey restaurant with friendly waitress. We stopped over for a light snack and a beer. Delicious chicken livers and flat bread. Good spot for people watching in good company on a Friday night. Will come again

Al
Review №81

Excellent few hours. A delicious Paul Cluver, with some food on the side! Very good service. Do it.

Ga
Review №82

We stopped here every late afternoon for cocktails on the bike..great setting and service

Je
Review №83

Terrible service. Not enough waiters and they got a couple of tables order incorrect.Also not very concerned about covid sanitation of guests ir tables.But it has nice decor and good location.

Br
Review №84

Still a classic spot for beers at sunset.

An
Review №85

Love the vid. Owners are amazing

Mi
Review №86

Great place to go for a Coffee

Mi
Review №87

Love the menu, the wine list, the view & friendly, local vibe. The service however needs improvement. Its consistently slow and once mains are delivered youre on your own.

Ly
Review №88

Good tapas... Main meals are average and over priced. Beautiful casual setting with live music on Sundays. Recommended.

Hy
Review №89

Lamb burger is always good. Tapas and fish soup was also delicious. Its a great atmosphere and nice vibe all round.

An
Review №90

Special vibe. Very good food. Friendly staff.

Ma
Review №91

Very nice place! Both for dinner as for just having a beer. We tried their Spanish paella and was delicious although the portion was huge (which also is a plus :)) The service was excellent, prices reasonable, not cheap but also not too expensive. The only downside I found was the football match that was on the TV screen, something rather for pub than restaurant. But anyways it wasn’t annoying too much. Recommended with 5 stars!

Va
Review №92

Small café at Mouille Point. Lovely setting outside and inside overlooking the Promenade and ocean. Breakfast was generous and well priced. Service was friendly and accurate.

De
Review №93

Excellent atmosphere and service. Very dark inside (late afternoon) and breezy (inside)

Jy
Review №94

Excellent service!!Great food!!!Oh, ...did I mention that the service is EXCELLENT?Love this place!!!

An
Review №95

Best Lamb Burgers in Town!Love the staff. Always so friendly and kind. The view also adds to the expierence. I will always love coming here.

To
Review №96

Just ask for their burger 🍔😅 once you get there!

Mb
Review №97

Service a little slow

el
Review №98

Busy place with locals and tourist, good service good food, reasonable prices.

Na
Review №99

Food is deliscious. Pet friendly. Covid safe

Ma
Review №100

Nice location 👍🏼

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  • Address:121 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.sotano.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 433 1757
Categories
  • Mediterranean restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–11PM
  • Thursday:7AM–11PM
  • Friday:7AM–11PM
  • Saturday:7AM–11PM
  • Sunday:7AM–11PM
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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