Taste African spices at Gold restaurant

Embark on a flavor journey with unique spice dishes and cultural insights.

Listing highlights

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 45 reviews

, February 2024

Touching. Moving. Beautiful. Magical. This is the most beautiful way to start or finish your trip to Cape Town. This is the experience that will make you fall in love with Africa while breaking it at the same time as you'll be leaving it. Food in abundance. Entertainment as you've never experienced before. And a lesson in food, life, and culture that you will never forget. Life changing.

Kimberley

Pittsburgh, PA

, January 2024

PHENOMENAL! This was not only the highlight of our trip, but something we'll be talking about for a long time. To be honest, we travel several months per year, and we can be a bit hard to impress. However, this experience EXCEEDED all expectations. Irene, our host, was second to none. Such an amazing woman. The food was incredibly delicious (and I can be a picky eater) and generously plentiful. The wine was excellent. But the thing that makes this truly unforgettable is the passion and energy that all the staff share. The performances were outstanding! Cindy created a very special concept in this venue (I don't want to call it a "restaurant" because it's so much more!), and you will not be disappointed. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Oh, and they donate all the leftover food to a shelter. Love that! And it speaks to the authentic care and generosity that is apparent in this experience.

Erika

United States

, December 2023

The experience was really nice. Our hosts Irene and Lutando were extremely friendly and personable. Everyone of the staff was welcoming and in good spirits. The food was a lot! So prepare yourself The whole restaurant had an amazing atmosphere, everyone gets to express drumming and dancing, the special thing about this experience is that you sit in a private room (which is great if you prefer that) and you get a look behind the scenes and join the chefs for a demo/dancing break. I would visit the restaurant again but not necessarily for this experience.

Abeer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Where we’ll meet

GOLD Restaurant

Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa

About me

I have been involved in opening restaurants for 45 years, with GOLD being my 10th. I've focused on tourism for 20 years, with a passion for people, training, and travel. I visited Zanzibar to learn how spices influence food, and I bring that knowledge to my dishes.

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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 13 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.

Accessibility

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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