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GOLD Restaurant

African, Tunisian·$$ - $$$·15 Bennett Street, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
4.5
2,659 reviews
Address
15 Bennett Street, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Type
African, Tunisian
Price range
$$ - $$$

Overview

GOLD Restaurant is a restaurant in Cape Town.

Signature dishes

Sopa de Tomate
Samosa
Carn d'Antílop
Amanida d'Estruç
Aletes de Pollastre

The Sopa de Tomate arrives as a carefully balanced tomato-based preparation that anchors the menu, while Carn d'Antílop represents the restaurant's fearless approach to game meats with tender antelope sourced specifically for this dish. The Amanida d'Estruç combines ostrich with fresh vegetables in a composition unique to GOLD's kitchen, and the Samosa demonstrates the kitchen's range across African culinary traditions.

What to expect

Diners at GOLD experience an interactive pre-dinner djembe drumming session that sets the evening's rhythm before seating. The moderately-priced venue ($$ range) features live performances throughout service and accommodates both communal and private dining in dedicated rooms, creating an immersive evening that extends beyond the plate.

Interactive pre-dinner djembe drumming sessionLive performancesPrivate dining rooms

Atmosphere

Situated at 15 Bennett Street in the vibrant Green Point area, GOLD occupies a space designed to honor African cultural traditions through its performance-ready layout and private dining rooms. The neighborhood location in Cape Town Central provides easy access while maintaining an intimate, curated dining environment.

Why visit GOLD Restaurant

GOLD Restaurant's 18-year history has refined its game meat mastery—the Carn d'Antílop remains unmatched locally—while the signature pre-dinner djembe drumming session creates a dining ritual found nowhere else in Cape Town. This combination of specialized cuisine and cultural immersion justifies the journey to Green Point.

Frequently asked questions

What is GOLD Restaurant known for?
GOLD is known for its African cuisine specialization, particularly game meat dishes like Carn d'Antílop and traditional preparations such as Sopa de Tomate and Samosa. The restaurant is also recognized for its interactive pre-dinner djembe drumming sessions and live performances.
Where exactly is GOLD Restaurant located?
GOLD Restaurant is located at 15 Bennett Street in Green Point, within the Cape Town Central neighborhood, making it easily accessible from central Cape Town locations.
What are the must-order dishes at GOLD Restaurant?
Essential dishes include Carn d'Antílop (the restaurant's signature game meat preparation), Sopa de Tomate, Samosa, Amanida d'Estruç, and Aletes de Pollastre—each representing different aspects of the kitchen's African culinary expertise.
What is the price range at GOLD Restaurant?
GOLD Restaurant operates in the moderate price range ($$), offering accessible pricing for the quality and specialization of its African cuisine and cultural dining experience.