Andalousse

Top choice in Cape Town


Hiding in plain sight along a sketchy stretch of Victoria Rd is this little gem of a place. Started in 2016 by a group of friends from Morocco, this is the real deal, serving flavourful tagines, couscous, filo-pastry pastilla and a very moreish harira soup that, served with a crispy, cheese bread, is a meal in itself.

Do save space for mint tea, served hot and sweet in silver teapots with a plate of traditional biscuits.


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