The Belly of the Beast

An intimate 30-seater Cape Town restaurant serving boundary-pushing seasonal tasting menus.

Description

Belly of the Beast is a refined yet adventurous tasting-menu-only restaurant in the heart of Cape Town, helmed by chefs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart.

With only 30 seats, the experience is deeply personal — from the open kitchen, the chefs cook and serve each dish themselves, inviting diners into a seamless culinary performance.

The menu changes every six to eight weeks and draws on nose-to-tail and fin-to-gill sustainable sourcing, using every part of the ingredient. Diners are encouraged to arrive with open minds, as some dishes challenge boundaries while remaining balanced and satisfying.

Company Group

The Belly of the Beast

Additional Links

Menu | Waiting list

Email Address

Reservations: eat@bellyofthebeast.co.za

Phone Number

Social Media

Cuisine

Contemporary | International | South African

Meals

Lunch | Dinner

Dietary Options

Pescatarian | Vegetarian-friendly

Experiences

  • Dine in a space where the chefs themselves serve each artful course.

  • Trust the kitchen with an ever-changing tasting menu inspired by the season.

  • Watch your food being plated in an open kitchen that feels like theatre.

  • Experience bold and nostalgic flavours that celebrate South African ingredients.

Estimate Duration

2 – 3 Hours

Dress Code

Smart casual

Occassions

Date night | Gourmet indulgence | Special celebrations

Last Seating

Set menu with fixed start times:

  • Lunch: 12h30
  • Dinner: 18h45

Last Kitchen Order

Set menu with fixed start times.

Age Restriction

Children over 12 only.

What To Bring

ID | Reservation confirmation

Additional Information

  • Menus are surprise tasting experiences showcasing sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.

  • Chefs focus on nose-to-tail and fin-to-gill cooking, using every part of the ingredient.

  • Wine pairings are curated to complement each course and highlight South African producers.

  • Service is communal — all guests dine together in a single, uninterrupted sitting.

Inside Guides

  • Book immediately when monthly bookings open (1st of the month at 10h00 SAST) — popular dates fill very fast.

  • Request seating near the open kitchen for a front-row view of plating and service.

Weather Conditions

Ideal weather: Any weather

Rain alert: Not affected

Weather experience: Indoor tasting experience; weather does not affect the meal service.

Reservation Policies

  • A deposit is required to confirm all bookings.
  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the reservation forfeit the deposit.
  • Bookings open on the 1st of each month at 10h00 SAST for the following month.
  • Groups larger than eight are not accepted.
  • Guests must arrive on time, as service begins simultaneously for all diners.
  • A waitlist is available for released or cancelled seats.

Estimate Price Range

R850 – R1,200+ | RRRR

Booking Methods

Dineplan | Website

Accepts credit cards

Chefs tasting menu

Corkage

Full bar

Online reservations only

Open kitchen experience

Restrooms

Serves alcohol

Street parking

Table service

Tables and seating

Wine storage / cellar

Not child friendly

Not dog friendly

Not wheelchair accessible

Non smoking

Must Tries

Ever-changing amuse-bouche: A surprise bite that may feature a Caprese creation or a fresh Saldanha Bay oyster, setting the tone for the tasting menu.

Nostalgic dessert: Homemade cookies with caramelised Ideal Milk foam — a delicate, memorable finish to your meal.

Highlights

Chefs-on-service: Chefs prepare and personally serve each course, offering a fully immersive, theatrical dining experience.

Seasonal tasting menu: Menus evolve every six to eight weeks, celebrating local, sustainable ingredients in inventive, boundary-pushing dishes.

Features
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Chefs tasting menu
  • Corkage
  • Full bar
  • Online reservations only
  • Open kitchen experience
  • Restrooms
  • Serves alcohol
  • Street parking
  • Table service
  • Tables and seating
  • Wine storage / cellar
  • Not child friendly
  • Not dog friendly
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Non smoking

Must Tries

Ever-changing amuse-bouche: A surprise bite that may feature a Caprese creation or a fresh Saldanha Bay oyster, setting the tone for the tasting menu.

Nostalgic dessert: Homemade cookies with caramelised Ideal Milk foam — a delicate, memorable finish to your meal.

Highlights

Chefs-on-service: Chefs prepare and personally serve each course, offering a fully immersive, theatrical dining experience.

Seasonal tasting menu: Menus evolve every six to eight weeks, celebrating local, sustainable ingredients in inventive, boundary-pushing dishes.

Address

110 Harrington Street, Cape Town City Centre

Parking: Street parking available

Opening Hours

Lunch
Tuesday – Saturday12h30
Dinner
Monday – Saturday18h45
SundayClosed

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