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GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town offers an authentic African experience. GOLD brings the African experience to life.
(1976)

So much more than just a restaurant, a night at GOLD is an experience that will take you on a journey around the African continent. A 14-dish taste-safari is paired with interactive entertainment, from djembe drumming to Zulu dancers and singers, Xhosa face-painting and Mali Puppeteers. Be transported into the beating heart of this vibrant continent.

03/06/2026

Meet Hlonela, from our service team, originally from Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. Besides putting a smile on the face of our guests, she is also a passionate singer, a model and in her spare time she plays soccer for a local club.

29/05/2026

A pot full of comfort.

Our Spicy African Tomato Soup is made with a wholesome blend of tomatoes, green masala, paprika and aromatic spices, simmered until the flavours come together and blended until smooth.

Now part of our new autumn menu.

28/05/2026

Recently Amanda, from the GOLD entertainment team, shared lessons on how to correctly pronounce the 3 Xhosa clicks. Here is the full lesson in one video. How many can you do?

27/05/2026

Now part of our new autumn menu.

As the evenings get cooler, our South African Malva Pudding is back to end the meal the way it should.

22/05/2026

One of the returning favourites from our new menu.

Our Spicy African Tomato Soup is back for the colder season. Built on a rich blend of ingredients with fresh green masala and paprika bringing warmth and depth, then slowly cooked down and blended until velvety smooth.

19/05/2026

Have you tried our new Autumn Menu? Rich flavours, slow-cooked favourites, and dishes made for colder nights in Cape Town. What are you reaching for first?

14/05/2026

The seasons are changing at GOLD.

As the Cape Town air cools down, our new autumn menu brings rich flavours, comforting spices and warming dishes to the table, all still rooted in the African stories and shared experiences that make a night at GOLD what it is.

12/05/2026

The Ngil mask is one of Central Africa’s most recognisable traditional mask styles, originating from the Fang people of Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.

Originally used in ceremonial practices, these masks are now also regarded as significant works of African art, with rare antique examples becoming highly valuable collector’s pieces.

08/05/2026

Few things smell better than fresh bread over open coals.

Roosterkoek has been part of South African food culture for generations. Simple ingredients, fire, patience, and a good braai.

At GOLD, it’s one of the small details that helps bring the experience together

01/05/2026

May marks Africa Month.

At GOLD, we love to celebrate everything about our beautiful continent.

In our reception, you’ll find a map of Africa showing where members of our team come from.

29/04/2026

It starts with a toast.

Nuts, seeds and spices, toasted and crushed into our take on dukkah, served with butter bean mash and warm roosterkoek

23/04/2026

Meet Mimi. She's part of the GOLD team and you'll find her bringing smiles and joy to all of our visitors.

Mimi is also passionate about computers and is learning how to code. She dreams of one day sharing her knowledge with others and eventually building her own app that showcases the small local restaurants in the different communities of South Africa.

21/04/2026

Punu Masks

These masks have become highly sought-after artworks, valued for their craftsmanship and cultural depth.

You’ll find contemporary pieces in our gift store, inspired by this tradition and made to be appreciated beyond their original setting.

16/04/2026

A simple piece of fabric, tied a hundred different ways.

There’s no one way to wear a headscarf. It’s personal, it’s expressive, and it’s been part of everyday life across the continent for generations

14/04/2026

A proud member of the GOLD team, Lamla, is originally from Tsomo in the Eastern Cape.

After working hard and saving for many years, Lamla and her husband recently were able to purchase their own piece of land. Together they are realising a dream of building home for their family and the generations to come.

09/04/2026

At GOLD, you’ll spot details like this all around you.

Objects that weren’t made for display, but for meaning.

The Namji doll is one of them. And if it catches your eye, you’ll find it in our gift store.

07/04/2026

Mango didn’t start in Africa, but it settled in.

From trade routes to home kitchens, it’s become a staple in homes across the continent.

Green, it brings a fresh acidity.
Ripe, it brings a soft sweetness.

What's your favourite way to enjoy mangoes?

02/04/2026

Start with the basics.

Zach, breaks down a core rhythm you’ll hear across West Africa. Simple patterns, layered together, that build into something bigger.

At GOLD, it’s part of the experience.

31/03/2026

The djembe isn’t just something you listen to. It’s something you feel.

At GOLD, the drums don’t sit on display. They’re part of the experience. You’ll hear them, learn the rhythm, and join in.

It’s loud, it’s hands-on, and it brings the whole room together.

26/03/2026

Meet Irene Mambo, originally from Cameroon. She is part of the GOLD service team.

Irene is also passionate about fashion, which runs in her family. Her father was a tailor, her mother a seamstress. In her spare time, Irene carries that forward, working alongside her sister to create pieces you’ll see around GOLD, from staff clothing to tablecloths.

24/03/2026

Passport masks were made to travel.

Carried between communities, they held identity, protection, and meaning.

What started as something deeply functional has become something people collect, study, and connect with in a different way today.

You’ll find modern recreations of these masks in our gift store.

19/03/2026

It starts with spice, builds with coconut cream, and finishes with fresh fish. Our Zanzibar fish curry, step by step.

17/03/2026

Prawns & shrimp show up all along Africa’s coastlines and even inland in rivers and lakes.

Different regions, different flavours, but the approach stays pretty similar. Fresh, quick cooking, and built around what’s on hand.

At GOLD, we keep that same thinking. You’ll find them served with our Zanzibar fish curry, a delicate, creamy and fragrant dish.

13/03/2026

Amanda showing off her Umbaco. A traditional Xhosa dress known for its bold patterns.

12/03/2026

Throughout GOLD, many of the lighting fixtures are made from authentic African artefacts that have been carefully repurposed into part of the restaurant’s design.

Objects that were once used in everyday life across the continent now serve a new function, while still carrying the history and craftsmanship of where they come from.

Next time you're enjoying your dinner, look up and see what you can find.

Address

15 Bennett Street
Cape Town
8001

Website

http://www.goldrestaurant.co.za/

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