Belly of the Beast

What 6 people say about Belly of the Beast

9.0 Based on 6 reviews. 0% of the guests recommend this restaurant.

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"Wow! "

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

This place was absolutely amazing! The food was divine! The service excellent. I loved the simple decor. This one was the best for the entire restaurant week experience! Can't wait to go back.

Chantal at 04 November 2018

"Great evening out"

9.0 Cuisine 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9

The food was amazing and reminded of a masterchef show, the service was excellent and we had a great evening

Jeremy at 31 October 2018

"I was waiting for a course to not live up to the hype - I waited all night."

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

I'd been looking forward to this dinner for ages and for someone who likes to look at the menu before she goes anywhere, not being able to know what I'd get to eat at Belly of the Beast was part of the thrill.

Our menu last night began with gemsbok tataki which was a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a brilliant sh...

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Our menu last night began with gemsbok tataki which was a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a brilliant shade of deep mauve. Next came the Curried Offal whose spice notes were reminiscent of a samoosa but whose complexity shone through with crispy onions, fresh baby tomatoes, and a milky base.

When the hake arrived in a beer batter, I blanched. I'm not one for batters in general but this particular one was feather light and crisp - complementing the hake itself instead of overpowering it as I'd expected it to.

The pork belly came topped with home-made bacon and its soft nature hinted at a slow-roasted beginning. The cherry on top was the charred lettuce on the side. The sago pud for dessert was much more than your run-of-the-mill South African classic thanks to the presence of marmalade and the faint whiff of burnt marshmallow.

Melanie Du Toit at 24 October 2018

"Belly of the Beast"

7.7 Cuisine 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7

The food and service was quite good. The waiters were knowledgeable about the dishes as well.
The restaurant look and feel was quite modern and clean.
Overall it was a good time :-)

Hayley Jacobs at 22 October 2018

"We will return!!!"

10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

The entire experience was just amazing. Friendly staff, awesome food, great ambiance- best dinner we’ve had with Restaurant Week.

Vicki Smith at 21 October 2018

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10 Harrington St, Cape Town City Centre 8000 Cape Town

About Belly of the Beast

Chef's Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart offer a daily tasting menu for lunch and dinner.This is a nose to tail eatery, using sustainable farmed whole animals and local seasonal ingredients.

The menu changes daily and is made up of what the chef's can grow, find, source or steal. There are no menu options or set amount of courses. All you do is show up and trust them to satisfy with their seasonal fair. They serve anything from 5 to 8 courses.

The 20 seats make for a very personal dining experience, as they do everything from cooking the food to pouring the wine.

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7. Is cancellation free?

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If you have made a prepayment via Dineplan, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your reservation. The amount you paid in advance will be automatically refunded to your account. Refunds through Dineplan should be resolved in communication with the restaurant, and we are not directly involved in this process.

8. Until when can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation online up to 8 hours in advance, or by phone up to 1 hour before your reservation time. However, we kindly request that you cancel as soon as you know you won't be able to make your reservation.

9. What is Restaurant Week South Africa?

During Restaurant Week South Africa, you can indulge in a fabulous 3-course dinner at over 140 of the finest restaurants in South Africa, starting at ZAR 295.00 per person. Restaurant Week South Africa is held twice a year, in Autumn and Spring.