the Woodlands Eatery

An Italian restaurant in Cape Town

Open daily between 12pm -10pm

Our story

Recipes from our Italian childhood, served with love in a cozy house near Gardens.

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CAPE TOWN

Our menu features

Hand-made pasta

wood-fired pizza

Italian and local wines

farm-fresh ingredients

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Try our famous

Slow-cooked Lamb Ragu

with pasta, pizza or Risotto

Our specials

Summer Specials

Our Summer menu features a list of new premium wines that not only pair with our food, but with your celebrations!

We also have introduced some seasonal, time-limited dishes as specials. Please see our full menu for all the details.

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Food and Wine Pairing Nights

Come celebrate Sagra with us! Twice a month, we build an exclusive, 5-course menu around a wine farm and one ingredient. On the night, the winemaker and Matteo are present to walk us through the wines and dishes. Booking is essential – keep your eyes on our socials to see when we open bookings for the next Sagra night.

(SOLD OUT) – 10th and 24th of November with Remhoogte Wines

R495pp
5 courses | 4 wines

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Deals with the Entertainer App

We’re delighted to be partnered with the Entertainer app, where we offer a selection of specials.

Exclusively available through the Entertainer App.

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What others have said

  • “An absolutely amazing dining experience at The Woodlands Eatery. The food and wine were perfectly paired, creating a seamless flow of flavours throughout the evening. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special night out – a true celebration of taste and craftsmanship.”

    Daneel De Jongh

  • “Very quaint double story restaurant; wooden floors, family photos on the walls, rustic furniture. In a quiet part of town. Went there on a Sunday afternoon. Pizzas were superb…LOTS of topping, very generous, juicy, crispy thin base. Best pizzas my wife and I have eaten in a long time. Friendly patient staff. Would definitely recommend it to others.”

    Mark Allan

  • We had an absolutely phenomenal evening!!! The food was absolutely delicious and portions so generous!!! Thank you for your hospitality, we really felt like we were invited into your home for dinner.”

    Taryn Alcock

  • “Our new favorite Italian Restaurant in Cape Town. Squisito!”

    Andrew Goldman

  • What a great find in the neighborhood! AMAZING slow roasted lamb risotto and seafood pasta. Gluten free pasta options available. Great service.

    Jana Booysen

  • The experience at the resturant was lovely. The highlight of the night was the Risotto ai Frutti di Mare. It was spectacular. The atmosphere was quite chilled. Service was pretty great too. Overall I would recommend the resturant for a date night or a nice evening out with friends.

    Mateen Memon