What 79 people say about Pilcrow & Cleaver
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What a pleasant surprise to experience some wonderful dishes in this tiny spot, not to mention the friendly staff. We will return to try more of the beautiful flavours.
It's a tiny space which makes it nice to almost be in the chefs' work space. The 3 chefs also served, making it personal and they cleared. I loved that. The drinks come from their bar next door - literally out onto the street next door - like a little village feel.
The chairs are without upholstery making them hard...
It's a tiny space which makes it nice to almost be in the chefs' work space. The 3 chefs also served, making it personal and they cleared. I loved that. The drinks come from their bar next door - literally out onto the street next door - like a little village feel.
The chairs are without upholstery making them hard & cold, I sat on my jacket because the seat hurt. They should have cushions.
We had 4 courses which was a lot of food as the portions where of a decent size.
Each dish was beautifully presented. We had 8 different dishes between 2 of us. We didn't enjoy the sardines on toast but every other dish was good & interesting
The food was delicious. We had a great time. What a cute little gem this place is.
Incredible food & amazing service. Veg options were really lovely. All round amazing experience that made for a special night out. I have to say that I don't agree with restaurants no tipping policy. The staff are really very special and patrons should be allowed to recognise that
We had the most wonderful evening - the food was amazing, so many wonderful tastes and the service was friendly and excellent
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About Pilcrow & Cleaver
Cuisine: Modern European
About Pilcrow & Cleaver
pilcrow
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Pilcrow & Cleaver is the delicious brainchild of Chef Judi Fourie; a Cape Town restaurant fierce with bold modern flavours.
With no service staff, and no doors, windows or walls to our professional kitchen, Pilcrow & Cleaver puts you in direct contact with the chefs and cooks that make your food. We invite you to smell and anticipate modern European daily inspired menus of small plates, mains and desserts. Swirl a glass of proudly South African wine over dinner or unwind after work at our separate bar section. Browse our retail shelf’s homemade delicacies and contemplate a recipe in our bespoke cookbook collection. Or talk to us as we prepare homemade flavours right in front of you. We are pet-friendly, follow the no-tipping movement, the first restaurant in Cape Town to serve Father Coffee and during the COVID-19 lockdown we are still open for business.
Hi, I'm Chef Judi
And welcome to Pilcrow & Cleaver, a new paragraph with a different twist, something that I have dreamt about and cooked into realisation for the last 15 years.
The passion for food started to pulsate through my veins from a very young age and for the last decade I have been on a culinary journey of exploration around the world. My travels have inspired me to find new dishes, experience unique flavours and taste different food to bring it all together and share it with you from my kitchen at Pilcrow & Cleaver, right here, in the vibrant heart of Cape Town.
Food is an experiment-experience that evokes emotion. It is not perfection, it’s about expression. Cooking is an art, and the kitchen is my canvas and I want you to join me as a create dishes with a modern flair; highlighting the different unique flavours of each and every ingredient.
Let’s eat.
