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RRR Aubergine, 39 Barnet St, Gardens, T 021-4654909. Evenings only, Mon-Sat. Sophisticated and award-winning menu, modern slants on classical European dishes, excellent wine list. One of the best in town. Stylish shaded courtyard, lounge/bar, good service. Recommended. RRR Blue Danube, 102 New Church St, Tamboerskloof, T 021-4233624. Closed Sun and Mon lunch. Chef Thomas Sinn combines traditional Austrian dishes with an international fusion menu, served in a fine old building with spacious rooms and mountain views. RRR Cape Colony, Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange St, Centre, T 021-4831000. 1830-2230. One of Cape Towns finest restaurants in the impressive setting of the Mount Nelson. Dishes are classical Cape Cuisine plus a couple of Thai and African dishes. Impeccable service. RRR Five Flies, 14 Keerom St, Centre, T 021-4231048. 1100-2300. Preferred haunt of lawyers and judges, attractive restaurant and old-fashioned bar, high ceilings, starched tablecloths. RRR Kotobuki, 3 Mill St, Gardens, T 021-4623675. 1100-2300 closed Mon. Japanese, no-frills top-class menu, expensive for Cape Town, but a favourite amongst the Japanese community. RR The Africa Café, Heritage Sq, 108 Short Market St, Centre, T 021-4220221. Mon-Sat 1800-2300. The original in Observatory moved here recently, but despite becoming more upmarket, the food remains an excellent introduction to the continents cuisines. The menu is a set feast and includes 10 dishes that rove around the continent, from Malawian Mbatata balls and Kenyan patties, to Cape Malay mango chicken curry and Egyptian dips. The price includes the chance to order more of the dishes you like, as well as coffee and dessert. Good value and excellent service, although very touristy. RR Biesmiellah, 2 Upper Wale St, Centre, T 021-4230850. Mon-Sat, lunch and dinner. One of the better- known and well-established Malay restaurants, serving a delicious Indian and Cape Malay dishes. If you like your curry hot then this is the place to come, a real treat for any fan of spicy food. No alcohol. RR Café Paradiso, 110 Kloof St, Gardens, T 021-4238653. 0900/1000-2300. Tuscan setting for this relaxed Italian restaurant. Some fine local dishes, but the best options are the Italian dishes. Recommended. RR Rozenhof, 18 Kloof St, Gardens, T 021-4241968. Mon-Fri 1230-2300, Sat 1900-late. Smart restaurant set in an attractive 18th-century town house, decorated with local artwork and chandeliers, food to match the surrounds, sensible light dishes full of flavour, look out for seasonal dishes such as asparagus and salads, good choice for vegetarians.
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