Osteria Tarantino

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Taste of Italy in Cape Town's De Waterkant

Osteria Tarantino sits on Waterkant Street in Cape Town's colourful De Waterkant neighbourhood, bringing a corner of Italy to the foot of Signal Hill. The restaurant earned a Forchetta from Gambero Rosso — Italy's most authoritative food and wine guide — in 2023, a mark of distinction that speaks to the kitchen's commitment to genuine Italian cooking in a city far from the boot.

Gambero Rosso Recognition

A Gambero Rosso Forchetta is not handed out lightly. The guide, published in Rome and respected worldwide, evaluates Italian restaurants both at home and abroad against rigorous standards of authenticity, technique and hospitality. For Osteria Tarantino to earn that recognition from the southern tip of Africa is a quiet but meaningful achievement — confirmation that what arrives on the plate here holds its own against Italian restaurants anywhere.

Worth Seeking Out

Whether you are a Cape Town local or a visitor exploring the cobbled streets of De Waterkant, Osteria Tarantino offers a grounded, unpretentious Italian experience backed by international credibility. The address on Waterkant Street places it within easy reach of the V&A Waterfront and the city bowl, making it a natural stop for anyone in search of honest Italian food done well.