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Belly of the Beast Cape Town

Belly of the Beast Cape Town Belly of the Beast is a fine dining restaurant located in Cape Town, specializing in food and wine pairing. Offering a daily changing menu based on what can be sourced from local sustainable producers, Chef's Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart create a unique tasting experience for their 20-seater restaurant. With no set amount of courses or menu options, guests are encouraged to trust the chefs for an unforgettable dining experience. A 50% deposit is required for online reservations only.
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It’s time for our annual winter break. We’ll be closed from 1–15 June and will return on 16 June for lunch service. Than...
01/06/2026

It’s time for our annual winter break.

We’ll be closed from 1–15 June and will return on 16 June for lunch service.

Thank you for sharing so many memorable meals with us, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

KAROO LAMBSmoked lamb rib served with a samp & bean tabbouleh, green beans, local feta, and Kapokbos jus.Heirloom tomato...
23/05/2026

KAROO LAMB

Smoked lamb rib served with a samp & bean tabbouleh, green beans, local feta, and Kapokbos jus.

Heirloom tomatoes, biltong pickled onions

Pomme Anna with a parmesan & truffle
foam and lamb boerewors.

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Venison, spinach & pumpkinCoffee marinated Kudu loin served withpampoentert, pumpkin labneh, spinach sauce,and chickpea ...
14/04/2026

Venison, spinach & pumpkin

Coffee marinated Kudu loin served with
pampoentert, pumpkin labneh, spinach sauce,
and chickpea shoots.

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Gingerbread flan with cherry sorbet, freshcherries, ginger biscuit crumb and caramelizedIdeal milk.📷
10/04/2026

Gingerbread flan with cherry sorbet, fresh
cherries, ginger biscuit crumb and caramelized
Ideal milk.

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Freshly shucked Saldanha Bay oyster with bokkom XO📷  🦪  Oyster plates by
08/04/2026

Freshly shucked Saldanha Bay oyster with bokkom XO

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Oyster plates by

An absolute pleasure hosting  for dinner. We’re honoured you chose to spend the evening with us.
08/04/2026

An absolute pleasure hosting for dinner. We’re honoured you chose to spend the evening with us.

Crispy veal sweetbread pops dusted in fruit chutney spice, served with nectarine & apple chutney, sour cream & chive foa...
27/03/2026

Crispy veal sweetbread pops dusted in fruit chutney spice, served with nectarine & apple chutney, sour cream & chive foam, fresh apple and dill

We are closed for our menu tasting today📷
16/03/2026

We are closed for our menu tasting today

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Beef & BreadKabous roosterkoek and oil bread with bone marrow.Homemade Bovril butter.Beef tartare with kerriebone, coria...
23/02/2026

Beef & Bread

Kabous roosterkoek and oil bread with bone marrow.

Homemade Bovril butter.

Beef tartare with kerriebone, coriander seed
mayo, mature cheddar, smoked jalapeños,
and crispy leeks.

Beef tongue terrine with escabeche, sweet
mustard, tarragon oil.

Zucchini flowers stuffed with smoked Snoek pâtéand served with roasted garlic aïoli andzucchini atchar.📷
06/02/2026

Zucchini flowers stuffed with smoked Snoek pâté
and served with roasted garlic aïoli and
zucchini atchar.

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We’re excited to announce that Belly of the beast has been nominated for this year’s .awards !
03/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Belly of the beast has been nominated for this year’s .awards !

Beef tongue terrine with escabeche, sweet mustard, tarragon oil.📷      capetownrestaurants
03/02/2026

Beef tongue terrine with escabeche, sweet mustard, tarragon oil.

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Join us for lunch or dinnerDinner - Monday to Saturday - 18:45Lunch - Tuesday & Saturday - 12:30Follow the link in our b...
29/01/2026

Join us for lunch or dinner

Dinner - Monday to Saturday - 18:45
Lunch - Tuesday & Saturday - 12:30

Follow the link in our bio to make a reservation

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Venison, spinach & pumpkin Coffee marinated Kudu loin served withpampoentert, pumpkin labneh, spinach sauce,and chickpea...
27/01/2026

Venison, spinach & pumpkin

Coffee marinated Kudu loin served with
pampoentert, pumpkin labneh, spinach sauce,
and chickpea shoots.

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Braaied Venison Tataki, Biltong Pickled Onions, Coriander Seed Mayo, Smoked Biltong Dressing📷
22/01/2026

Braaied Venison Tataki, Biltong Pickled Onions, Coriander Seed Mayo, Smoked Biltong Dressing

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10/01/2026

Some of our favourites at Belly 🦪🥂

Saldanha Bay oyster with bokkom XO
Crispy veal sweetbread pops dusted in fruit chutney spice, served with nectarine & apple chutney, sour cream & chive foam, fresh apple and dill
Zucchini flowers stuffed with smoked snoek pâté, roasted garlic aïoli and zucchini atchar

Finished with a glass of Dog Star barrel-fermented Chardonnay 🍷



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Pan Fried Hake, Curry Sauce, Malay Chilli Crunch, Toasted Peanuts, Tomato & Sultana Chutney, Burnt Lime Yoghurt📷
09/01/2026

Pan Fried Hake, Curry Sauce, Malay Chilli Crunch, Toasted Peanuts, Tomato & Sultana Chutney, Burnt Lime Yoghurt

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Address

110 Harrington Street
Cape Town
8001

To reach the restaurant located on Harrington Street in Cape Town, you can either take a public transportation such as a bus or train and get off at the Zonnebloem station, from where it's just a short walking distance to the restaurant. Alternatively, if you prefer driving, you can use the N2 highway and take exit 2A towards Cape Town. After that, keep driving straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard until you reach Harrington Street. The best option for parking is to park your vehicle on the side of the road or in one of the nearby public parking lots.

Opening Hours

Monday 18:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday 12:00 - 22:00
Friday 12:00 - 22:00
Saturday 12:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+27 76 220 5458

Website

https://bellyofthebeast.co.za/pages/work-at-botb

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Belly of the Beast Cape Town is a must-visit restaurant for foodies who love to explore new and exciting culinary experiences. The 20-seater fine dining restaurant, located on Harrington Street, specializes in food and wine pairing, offering a unique and personalized tasting menu for both lunch and dinner.

What sets Belly of the Beast apart from other restaurants is their commitment to using locally sourced, sustainable produce and utilizing every part of the animal. This not only ensures that their dishes are fresh and flavorful but also supports local producers.

The menu changes daily based on what they can grow, find, source or steal, making each visit a new adventure. While some dishes may test your boundaries, the chefs always balance the menu so that everyone will enjoy the experience.

The intimate setting of Belly of the Beast allows for a personal dining experience where you can watch as the chefs cook and serve your food. Online reservations are required with a 50% deposit to secure your booking.

Overall, Belly of the Beast Cape Town is an exceptional restaurant that offers an unforgettable dining experience with its unique approach to food and wine pairing. Don't miss out on this culinary gem!