Pigalle is an award-winning seafood restaurant in the Green Point neighborhood of Cape Town with a reputation for fine dining and full experience. The décor is decidedly upscale, with a red carpet entrance and giant iron chandelier that makes you feel as if you’re entering an awards ceremony rather than a restaurant. The dress code inside is pretty formal, so don’t come in slacks and a t-shirt if it can be avoided.
The inside of Pigalle is incredibly spacious, with room for more than 300 guests and even a dance floor so you can groove to the live band. There’s also a small cocktail bar for anyone dining alone which offers numerous Champagne selections and African wines along with your traditional fare. There was also a cigar lounge, but, as a non-smoker, I declined a look.
Where Pigalle truly shines is the food. They offer set menus for large and small groups or you can order a-la-carte. My friends and I enjoyed the trinchado — cubes of beef with a tangy, spiced sauce — as an appetizer before moving on to the main event. I opted for the ostrich filet because how often do you get to try that? It came perfectly grilled and glazed with a red wine sauce and was easily one of the best meals I’ve ever tasted. For dessert, I highly recommend the hot malva pudding or pavlova.
The staff at Pigalle was nothing short of pleasant and professional and always happy to answer questions and make suggestions. If you’re ever in Cape Town and in need of a great place to take a date, it’s definitely worth a try.
Pigalle
57A Somerset Road
Green Point
Cape Town
T: +27 21 421 4343
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