Italian Restaurant in Cape Town Serving The Traditions of Genoa

Welcome to Liguria Ristorante

Step inside Liguria Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Cape Town where the sun-kissed flavours of Italy’s Ligurian coast come alive. Every dish celebrates the traditions of Monterosso al Mare, the seaside village where owner, Sholton Antonio Brenna, first learned the art of hospitality passed down through generations of his family.

From our daily-made Genovese pesto to homemade pizzas, hand-cut pastas, line-caught seafood and perfectly seared steaks, each plate honours Liguria’s devotion to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Restaurant manager Sara and the team pair these dishes with warm, attentive service and a thoughtfully stocked bar and wine selection, ensuring every visit feels like family lunch at a coastal Italian home.

Whether you’re toasting a special occasion or simply craving authentic Italian comfort, Liguria Ristorante invites you to linger, savour and discover why we’re fast becoming Cape Town’s favourite taste of Liguria. Buon appetito, your table is ready!

Our Story

Located on the first floor of the Bruxelles Hotel at 40 Burg Street, Liguria Ristorante is a love letter to its namesake on Italy’s northwest coast — a shimmering strip between the Riviera and the Apennines where pastel villages cling to cliffs, lemon trees perfume the air, and nonnas still pound basil into emerald-green pesto.

Inspired by those sun-drenched Italian kitchens and seaside tavernas, we bring Cape Town a taste of Liguria’s soul: olive-rich dishes, market-fresh seafood, and the unhurried joy of sharing good food with good company.