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30/05/2026
Tonight is our last dinner at 75 Kloof Street.
We opened with a belief that great food, a great vibe and great people could make something worth coming back to. You came back, again and again, and that has meant everything to us.
ëlgr is evolving and we’ll be sure to share what’s next.
Thank you to our staff, guests and suppliers who helped make it all happen, we are so grateful to you all.
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21/05/2026
Last call for cocktails à la ëlgr!
You know you want to! Our cocktails have always been an intrinsic part of the ëlgr experience and next Saturday 30 May we will be shaking and stirring things up for one last time.
If you've had a Moonlit Butterfly, a Moosë & Fern, or a Last Word at our bar, we’d love you to join for one more.
Book your table on Dineplan https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr - or just take a seat at the bar.🍸
14/05/2026
The season’s best have always been, and will always be Jesper’s main inspiration.
Right now, indulge in an autumn menu brimming with big flavours – including some of our tried and tested favourites plus hearty mains and as always, our Pizzas Red and White - shared plates of sheer deliciousness.
We’ll be serving our full menu of new and signature dishes right up to our final night’s service on 30 May.
Book your table: 🌿
· Up to 6 people: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
· 7+ people (contact ëlgr directly): https://elgr.co.za/contact/ See less See less
12/05/2026
Those favourites that make you think 'that’s so ëlgr' - the dishes that are lick-the-plate-clean good, the ones you think about long after the fact… there’s still time to enjoy them!
We have a few weeks left of letting the good times roll, serving you the food that inspires us and sharing some of the best wines and cocktails in town.
Join us at 75 Kloof Street before 30 May 2026 - we’d love to see you.
Book your seat:🖤
· Up to 6 people: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
· 7+ people (contact ëlgr directly): https://elgr.co.za/contact/ See less
08/05/2026
We have some news…
Our restaurant is evolving and we will be serving our last dinner at 75 Kloof Street on 30 May.
We’d love you to join before then for a final meal and a last chance to enjoy your favourite dishes.
Watch this space as we develop in a new direction - you’ll be the first to know when we’re ready.
Book your table via Dineplan. 🖤
https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
06/05/2026
For The Last Word, Jody reached back to a pre-Prohibition classic and made it an ëlgr must, and one for the taste makers.
A complex but balanced offering of equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino and fresh lime - botanical, citrus and floral notes - guaranteed to get pre and post dinner conversations going.
Pull up a chair:🍸
· Up to 6 people: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
· 7+ people (contact ëlgr directly): https://elgr.co.za/contact/
29/04/2026
Our Zuney Wagyu dish is one of autumn's smash hits!
Tender medium-rare slices of Zuney Wagyu, a silken smoked celeriac purée, a generous pour of red wine jus - and pops of pomegranate that cut through everything with just the right amount of tart.
Rich, considered, and exactly what this weather calls for.
Book your table on the links below: 🍂
· Up to 6 people: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
· 7+ people (contact ëlgr directly): https://elgr.co.za/contact/
23/04/2026
Someone turned on the rain and cold but we’re not complaining - it’s perfect weather for our Lamb Rump, Tzatziki, Butterbeans and Kale dish.
We sear our marinated and sous vide Karoo lamb to order and serve it on a fennel-laced butterbean stew. Wilted kale and a dollop of tzatziki are the final high notes on this big flavour autumn dish.
To drink? We think the Nilsson family’s award winning Nilberg Merlot 2018 is the perfect partner.
Book your table on the links below: 🍂
· Up to 6 people: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/elgr
· 7+ people (contact ëlgr directly): https://elgr.co.za/contact/
22/04/2026
🍕 Caption this and WIN!
Brie still our beating hearts… it's our monthly caption competition and the prize is two of our superb Neapolitan-style pizzas, on the house.
How to enter:
1. Follow .restaurant + like this post
2. Drop your caption in the comments + tag a friend in the same comment
3. One entry per person
4. Share this post to your stories for a bonus entry
5. Hurry - ends Sunday 26 April! Winner announced via Instagram stories on 28 April. Judges' decision is final.
Keep it cheesy… we insist!
09/04/2026
Our Burrata, Broccolini, Garlic, Lemon and Almond salad is a warm and deeply satisfying dish.
We top creamy broken burrata with excellent olive oil and serve with blanched and quick-seared broccolini. Just squeezed lemon juice and lemon rind are the secret weapons here.
Toasted almonds bring buttery nuttiness and crunch to this side that stands on its own, but works with everything from Pizza to our Raw Beef and definitely any of our Pork and Fish dishes.
07/04/2026
Fresh from our kitchen… a Bloody Mary reimagined as a moreish salad.
It’s every savoury moment we love in the iconic cocktail – with a few extra (edible) high notes. Think baby gem, celery, anchovy fillets, crispy shallots, anchovy breadcrumbs… a generous pour of olive oil plus salt and pepper.
Every mouthful a complex joy.
03/04/2026
Slowly does it.
This yellow chartreuse is made using the same techniques and botanicals used by monks since the 18th century, every bottle a small miracle of patience and craft. We have some – for now.
You’ll find this heaven-sent and completely unique herbal liqueur in our Tipperary, which marries yellow chartreuse, sweet vermouth and Irish whiskey.
It’s a grown up drink – in the best possible way.
02/04/2026
Restaurant Week runs until 3 May – and you're invited.
3 Courses: R595
Featuring a starter of our signature Raw Beef, Sour Cream, Red Onion, Dill, Trout Roe and Potato Crisp, plus main and dessert dishes that are exclusive to Restaurant Week diners.
For main course - Chicken, Beluga Lentils, Ricotta, Salsa Verde, Wild Rocket - slow cooked lentils are the perfect autumnal base for this multi-layered dish.
And for dessert – Chocolate Mousse, Toast, Orange – a recipe that came home with Jesper after his honeymoon in Portugal, we serve the chocolate mousse on grilled sourdough topped with orange zest, Maldon salt and a thread of olive oil.
Restaurant Week bookings are valid for entire tables only. Maximum table size 6.
Book via our Restaurant Week page: https://restaurantweek.co.za/en/restaurants/1172-elgr-cape-town
26/03/2026
From the pizza oven to the pass. Meet Charlie Muyengeranwa, a vital member of team ëlgr since 2022.
“Since starting in the pizza section, Charlie has tested pretty much every role in the kitchen – together with Oldings he has been running the hot section and has shown even more skill in technique, he is someone you can always rely on in the heat of busy service,” says Jesper.
Nice work Charlie, we appreciate you!
24/03/2026
Another one star in the Eat Out 2026 Awards!! 🌟
Our fourth, and one that means as much as the first. We are so happy that the judges see our passion and our commitment.
This one belongs to the team in our kitchen and on our floor, and to everyone who's pulled up a chair with us over the past year. We don't take any of it for granted.
19/03/2026
“Different hubs suit different moods: there’s a streetside, light-filled front room with leather banquettes; the moodier heart of the restaurant; and a plant-filled courtyard” - Inside Guide
Thanks Inside Guide, you nailed it!
We feel that mood and food are intrinsically linked and that includes where you enjoy your dining experience.
• Dinner for two? A quieter table for two with an upfront view of the chefs in action is always a good bet.
• A festive gathering for food and wine lovers? Ask for our long dining table that embraces conviviality.
• Feel like a chilled, easy-going evening? Our courtyard is a vibe – cocktails, Neapolitan pizzas and shared plates seal the sharing deal.
Whatever your evening’s intention is… we got you 🙂
17/03/2026
Your repeat orders, officially locked in. Dishes we love to make. Dishes you love to eat.
· Toast, Lardo, Brown Anchovies
Our original square route of love - with all the right notes of crunch and serious umami. If you’re Team Toast, we know you agree!
· Mixed Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Red Onion, Grilled Bread, Basil, Burrata (optional add-on)
A triumph of Italian flavours in each moreish mouthful. A tableside essential.
· Beetroot, Beurre Noisette Vinaigrette, Phantom Ash Goat Cheese, Pistachio
We love beetroot in many forms and this dish is a multifaceted savoury journey with a decadent uptick from our favourite goat cheese.
What’s your go to?
12/03/2026
Caption this… and win! 🏆
Drop your best caption in the comments below for a chance to win 2 pizzas, to be enjoyed at ëlgr before end March.
How to enter:
1. Follow .restaurant
2. Drop your caption in the comments (one entry per person)
3. Tag a friend in the same comment
4. Share this post to your stories for a bonus entry
The competition ends on 16 March 2026, and the winner will be announced via Instagram stories on 17 March. Judges' decision is final.
Pan puns encouraged ;)
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10/03/2026
The city is melting. But we got you.
Head for the cool of our courtyard… and make sure to ask for one of our summertime heroes – the Watermelon, Lime and Chilli dish.
Blocks of watermelon are lightly compressed for a few hours and then dressed to thrill with lime and chilli – it’s a flavour sensation you won’t forget.
Scorcher torture relief on a plate.
05/03/2026
If our guests were cocktails…
🔮 Moonlit Butterfly: "The one who tells everyone they’ve hit the jackpot with their choice.” Fragrant and floral with gin lemon, elderflower, cucumber and soda.
🍹 Cape Town Breeze: "The one who arrives with good energy and stays till last round." Super refreshing with limoncello, Aperol and tonic - a cool kickstarter.
🌿 Moosë & Fern: "The one who knows exactly what they want — and it's always interesting." A gin and vermouth short with attitude – loads of aromatic herbs and fragrant florals
Come choose your own cocktail to meet your mood and mirror your sparkling self!
Enjoy responsibly | 18+
03/03/2026
Trust us when we say you’re in good hands 🖤
02/03/2026
Eat Out Star nominees announced!🌟
News just in – it’s our fourth consecutive year of being an Eat Out star restaurant nominee!
We’re excited, honoured, privileged and motivated by today’s announcement which puts us among some of the best restaurants and chefs in South Africa – 67 in total.
After countless late nights, many hours at the pass and working hard to bring our A-game to work every day, it’s nice to see our name in lights.
Well done team ëlgr – now back to work for you ;)
26/02/2026
So many of you love our playlists, and this season we have had some epic tunes keeping us in the zone – here are our top picks off our Summer Soundtrack.
'Feels Like Summer' by Childish Gambino – the one that just gets it.
'Hot in the City' by Billy Idol – pure heat, zero apologies.
'A Little Respect' by Erasure – an 80s banger that never gets old.
'17 År' ('17 Years') by Veronica Maggio – our Nordic nod – we're obsessed!
'Volare' by Gypsy Kings – because every summer needs a little drama.
Our list pretty much reflects exactly what we're about at ëlgr – we love a classic, we appreciate tunes that reflect what's hot right now and always – we insist on a wild card or two for a little spice.
Share the summertime tune you think should be on our playlist!
24/02/2026
You know we love to have a Raw Beef dish on the menu and right now, this season’s rendition is sweeping up the glowing reviews!
“The raw beef tastes like Swedish midsummer. Magic.” - Benjamin H
“…the raw beef blew my socks right off. The textures and flavours were incredible.” - Sonne G
What makes it so memorable? Obviously, the best quality, umami-laden beef served on dill and red onion yoghurt, add to that salty pops of trout roe and a generous covering of housemade potato chips for crunch – it’s extra and we love it!
19/02/2026
Plates made for passing, flavours we know you’ll remember.
At ëlgr, we lean into cuisines from around the globe while celebrating local ingredients. We take technique seriously but we aren't culinary snobs.
Above all we want you to have a great time, to share in the joy of superb, sometimes surprising flavour combinations, to savour great wines, to say cheers to the good life and to come back again for more – for the weeknight dinners, the special celebrations and the after work charcuterie and cocktails.
Easy dining. Elevated the ëlgr way.
Address
75 Kloof Street
Cape Town
8001
Directions to Kloof Street in Cape Town can be easily accessed using public transport or by driving your own car.
Public Transport Option:
If you want to use public transport, you can take a bus or a taxi that stops at Kloof Street Bus Stop. You will then need to walk for about 5 minutes along Kloof Street until you arrive at your destination.
Driving Option:
If you are traveling by car, drive along the M3 Highway towards Cape Town City Centre. Take the De Waal Drive turn off and continue straight ahead onto Jutland Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street and continue driving until you reach Kloof Street. Once on Kloof Street, keep driving until you find a parking spot close to your destination.
Parking Options:
There is street parking available on Kloof Street but it might get a little tricky during peak hours. An alternative is parking in one of the many paid parking lots that are located along Kloof Street for convenience.
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What people say
Ëlgr Restaurant on Kloof Street in Cape Town is a must-visit for anyone looking for a modern, casual, and multi-cultural dining experience. The restaurant's concept, created by Chef Jesper Nilsson, offers fine food, great wine, and inspiring cocktails in a relaxed environment. The menus are seasonal and change often to ensure that diners always have something new to try.
One of the standout dishes at Ëlgr Restaurant is their smoked and grilled aubergine served on creamy, sumac-laced yoghurt with pine nuts, mint, and a dusting of their house-made cumin salt. This dish perfectly showcases the versatility and flavour of this jewel-coloured vegetable that is so often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Another dish that has become a firm favourite among diners at Ëlgr Restaurant is their limited edition Schnitzel. Made the old school way with thinly sliced prime pork breaded in seasoned flour and lightly pan-fried, this succulent schnitzel is served with freshly grated horseradish and lemon.
Overall, Ëlgr Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience that combines delicious food with excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. It's no wonder why this restaurant has become such a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
