Villa Silva’s guidebook

Cape Town Luxury Escapes
Cape Town Luxury Escapes
Villa Silva’s guidebook

Food scene

Mantra Cafe offers a stylish yet laid-back dining experience on Camps Bay's vibrant Victoria Road. The contemporary location provides panoramic views of Camps Bay beach. The sliding glass facade enables seasonal versatility-a cool, indoor/outdoor summer spot or a cosy winter venue shielded from the elements. As for the food, the tapas-style Mantra plates are designed to share – tuck into sticky chicken wings, fresh grilled or fried calamari, tuna ceviche or seared beef carpaccio. For mains, the focus is on simplicity and flavour incorporating only the finest fresh ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for seafood or steak, a salad or classic burgers and pizzas, guests are guaranteed to find something they'll love. The wine list features some of South Africa's best wines, and we also offer a selection of signature cocktails. If you are looking for a spot for a romantic dinner, pizzas with the kids or summer sunsets, Mantra Cafe offers a world-class, versatile setting in which they unwind and relax with great food and friendly service.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mantra Cafe
43 Victoria Rd
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mantra Cafe offers a stylish yet laid-back dining experience on Camps Bay's vibrant Victoria Road. The contemporary location provides panoramic views of Camps Bay beach. The sliding glass facade enables seasonal versatility-a cool, indoor/outdoor summer spot or a cosy winter venue shielded from the elements. As for the food, the tapas-style Mantra plates are designed to share – tuck into sticky chicken wings, fresh grilled or fried calamari, tuna ceviche or seared beef carpaccio. For mains, the focus is on simplicity and flavour incorporating only the finest fresh ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for seafood or steak, a salad or classic burgers and pizzas, guests are guaranteed to find something they'll love. The wine list features some of South Africa's best wines, and we also offer a selection of signature cocktails. If you are looking for a spot for a romantic dinner, pizzas with the kids or summer sunsets, Mantra Cafe offers a world-class, versatile setting in which they unwind and relax with great food and friendly service.
The Hussar Grill Camps Bay is situated in one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and glamorous locations, with outstanding views that only Camps Bay can offer. Slightly bigger than most other Hussar Grills, it offers a distinct dining experience in a setting that is reminiscent of old-school dining complete with dark wood finishings, banquet-style seating and wooden wine crates. In winter a fireplace adds to the relaxed, cozy ambience.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hussar Grill Camps Bay
108 Camps Bay Drive
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hussar Grill Camps Bay is situated in one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and glamorous locations, with outstanding views that only Camps Bay can offer. Slightly bigger than most other Hussar Grills, it offers a distinct dining experience in a setting that is reminiscent of old-school dining complete with dark wood finishings, banquet-style seating and wooden wine crates. In winter a fireplace adds to the relaxed, cozy ambience.
Breezing onto the Camps Bay strip, Bilboa brings with it its own brand of contemporary chic, exclusive location, and enviable views across the Atlantic Ocean. Diners are offered a contemporary space, unlike any other along the beachfront. Coupled with an uninterrupted view, this lends Bilboa to an elevated level of sophistication accompanied by a contemporary Mediterranean seafood-inspired offering.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bilboa Restaurant
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breezing onto the Camps Bay strip, Bilboa brings with it its own brand of contemporary chic, exclusive location, and enviable views across the Atlantic Ocean. Diners are offered a contemporary space, unlike any other along the beachfront. Coupled with an uninterrupted view, this lends Bilboa to an elevated level of sophistication accompanied by a contemporary Mediterranean seafood-inspired offering.
Craddled by the folds of the Table Mountain National Park and sheltered by towering oaks and whispering stone pines, The Lawns nestles against the rump of the Table Mountain National Park. Views are out across the Atlantic Ocean and the mountain peaks known as the Twelve Apostles, while high above cable cars whisk tourists to the top of Cape Towns iconic mountain. The Lawns at The Roundhouse is a relaxed all-day affair, with an array of outdoor spaces that take full advantage of this dramatic mountainside location.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House Road
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Craddled by the folds of the Table Mountain National Park and sheltered by towering oaks and whispering stone pines, The Lawns nestles against the rump of the Table Mountain National Park. Views are out across the Atlantic Ocean and the mountain peaks known as the Twelve Apostles, while high above cable cars whisk tourists to the top of Cape Towns iconic mountain. The Lawns at The Roundhouse is a relaxed all-day affair, with an array of outdoor spaces that take full advantage of this dramatic mountainside location.
Cape Town’s most sought-after location that plays host to some of the finest sunsets in the world. The Bungalow is perfectly situated in the heart of Clifton, with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bungalow
3 Victoria Rd
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Town’s most sought-after location that plays host to some of the finest sunsets in the world. The Bungalow is perfectly situated in the heart of Clifton, with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.

Neighborhoods

Camps Bay is one of the most trendy and vibrant beachfront suburbs in Cape Town. It has an exceptionally beautiful setting adjacent to Table Mountain and is located at the foot of the Twelve Apostles and Lion’s Head. Camps Bay beach is a long stretch of white, palm tree-lined sand. Along its length is a promenade boasting mellow cafes, bistros, cocktail bars, shops and upmarket restaurants with patios overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Camps Bay has a cosmopolitan character. It is vibey all day and after dark, Camps Bay becomes the gathering place of choice for Cape Town’s beautiful people. Camps Bay offers a convenient location only minutes away from Table Mountain cableway, a short 15 minutes’ drive to the City Centre, 20 minutes from the V&A Waterfront, 30 minutes from the airport, 45 minutes to the Cape Winelands and 60 minutes from Cape Point.
389 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camps Bay
389 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camps Bay is one of the most trendy and vibrant beachfront suburbs in Cape Town. It has an exceptionally beautiful setting adjacent to Table Mountain and is located at the foot of the Twelve Apostles and Lion’s Head. Camps Bay beach is a long stretch of white, palm tree-lined sand. Along its length is a promenade boasting mellow cafes, bistros, cocktail bars, shops and upmarket restaurants with patios overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Camps Bay has a cosmopolitan character. It is vibey all day and after dark, Camps Bay becomes the gathering place of choice for Cape Town’s beautiful people. Camps Bay offers a convenient location only minutes away from Table Mountain cableway, a short 15 minutes’ drive to the City Centre, 20 minutes from the V&A Waterfront, 30 minutes from the airport, 45 minutes to the Cape Winelands and 60 minutes from Cape Point.

Cocktails

Chinchilla is an exclusive rooftop venue and the first of its kind in Camps Bay. Touted as the location for both the discerning diner and the sundowner set, Chinchilla rooftop cafe & bar is set to simmer this summer –with the view being the only distraction from the food, music and vibe.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Victoria Road
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinchilla is an exclusive rooftop venue and the first of its kind in Camps Bay. Touted as the location for both the discerning diner and the sundowner set, Chinchilla rooftop cafe & bar is set to simmer this summer –with the view being the only distraction from the food, music and vibe.
World-class Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen has opened in Camps Bay as a summer pop-up, in the space previously known as Sunset Sessions, below the Bay Hotel on Victoria Road. It is the second branch of this Cocktail Kitchen, its larger Waterfront Branch being the home to many Award-winning mixologists and used for bartending competitions.
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen and Cape Brandy bar
69 Victoria Road
World-class Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen has opened in Camps Bay as a summer pop-up, in the space previously known as Sunset Sessions, below the Bay Hotel on Victoria Road. It is the second branch of this Cocktail Kitchen, its larger Waterfront Branch being the home to many Award-winning mixologists and used for bartending competitions.