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Hours
Sun
7:00 - 23:00
Mon
7:00 - 23:00
Tue
7:00 - 23:00
Wed
7:00 - 23:00
Thu
7:00 - 23:00
Fri
7:00 - 23:00
Sat
7:00 - 23:00
Ratings and reviews
3.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Bar, Mediterranean, Sushi
Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
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About
Seafood Restaurant Est. 2010 Sotano is a seafood restaurant in Mouille Point, Cape Town with a Mediterranean influence. Focusing on exceptional food, great wine, and classic cocktails with friendly service. Discover the unique blend of flavors and the story behind Sotano. Our team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable dining experience, offering the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients. Learn more about our passionate team and the inspiration behind our menu.
CUISINES
Bar, Mediterranean, Sushi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly, Family style
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3.5
416 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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CliveV - The Galloping Glutton.
Cape Town Central473 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
A few of us went to Sotano in Mouille Point, about 2.5kms/1.5miles from Cape Town city center.
The espetada was rare as ordered and really good as was the salad one of the party had as a main.
However that being said, the paella although it tasted really good, there was a decided lack of prawns and chorizo.
The dish came with 4 small prawns as standard and even though we ordered additional prawns we were still disappointed.
I would have no problem if decent sized prawns and more chorizo was served, and I would have no problem with the additional cost.
Please do something about this, otherwise we had a great meal.
Written 23 March 2023
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Ian
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
Over our first drink we ordered patats bravas to share. The portion was a good size for the three of us.
We then ordered the Greek calamari, shown on the menu as suitable for two people, the squid tentacles and Ebi tempura prawns.
The Greek calamari, which was supposed to contain tentacles (?) but none were evident, was such a small portion, even for one person. An absolute disappointment and at R120 would be considered a ripoff.
The tentacles were tasty, but again portion size was questionable.
Unless Ebi means "let's pretend it's tempura but we'll do it crumbed and deep-fried", then this was not normal tempura. It was very tasty, but if you advertise tempura serve tempura.
The service was not to the restaurant's normal high standard, from placing the food order it took a long time for the food to get to the table, and the prawns were delivered sometime after the calamari/squid.
It was not busy, perhaps five other tables.
Written 2 July 2022
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Christov v
Pretoria1 contribution
Feb 2020 • none
Spanish paella tasted frozen and the flavours did not work well especially the sausages that was in it.
Flatbreads and vibe is always amazing.
Dishes are expensive unless you het the for half price with the Entertainer app.
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Written 2 February 2020
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Job T
Amsterdam4 contributions
Favourite Review
Jul 2023 • friends
What a nice place, after a long walk on the promenade we came here for a beautiful dinner. Staff was really nice and food was outstanding. What a great place can’t wait to come visit again when back in Cape Town
Written 26 July 2023
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Ivor Clucas
Katouna4 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We booked a New Years brunch at R380 per person, on the basis that there would be a live saxophonist playing from 12 noon, as was advertised. We left there at 1 and there was still no saxophonist playing, so we could have had a much better brunch elsewhere at half the price. The food was average at best and very expensive, the service was average and when we tried to complain, the manager was defensive. So we will not go back there.
Written 1 January 2020
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Zaahir SIMPSON
Cape Town Central36 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
After reading so many good reviews regarding this restaurant, a friend and I decided to go visit. I don’t regret the choice which was made by my friend, we got welcomed with a friendly hostess, a waiter who was very attentive and could give very good recommendations on what to have. My friend opted for sushi and I would definitely recommend the Seafood Linguini! You won’t go wrong. On a hot summers day you are able to sit outside and they have half price oysters!
Written 25 January 2020
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TravellingGirlSA
Hout Bay52 contributions
Feb 2023 • solo
What utterly substandard service from this restaurant. Not only did the food take forever but the waiting staff are utterly unconscious of their environment. They need TRAINING and need to be “present “ in the space. While I was there there were 2 complaints. The manager seemed to be hiding and was never visible. My table was swooped on when I asked for the bill and disinfected and I hadn’t even paid or finished my drink. Food was good though. Pity about the lack of soft akills.
Written 3 February 2023
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Lauren
5 contributions
Nov 2020 • couples
We’ve been to Sotano before and had great mussels and chips. We ordered fish and chips today and it tasted terrible. Not sure if they’re trying to cut corners because Covid has left everyone in hospitality in the lurch but the fish wasn’t fresh. It had that metallic just going off taste. Was also quite hard and rubbery. Chip oil also tasted like it needed a change. Service was great (it always is). And they have an amazing sea facing view so will also be busy. Just go have drinks there and don’t eat the frozen hake!
Written 5 November 2020
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Melanie S
London12 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
I stayed at the adjoining Splendida Hotel for 6 nights while working in Cape Town. Consequently I ate breakfast at the Sotano each day and had an evening meal three times. I found the breakfasts very good - my choice was the granola, yogurt, fruit and honey, pleasingly served in a wide open bowl for you to mix according to taste. Coffee could be better TBH, but that may be down to personal taste as its made on a professional machine and nicely presented, the flavour was lacking for me.
I enjoyed evening meals that weren't too heavy and a bit different - excellent kale salad, I saw a delicious salmon stir fry, halloumi. Good staff. Nice wine. Like the open frontage and street entertainers who come along. There was live music one night too.
One thing - not sure you can expect every one to have a smart phone or other device to down load the menu. Just let us have a menu ...
Written 11 November 2022
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Jeets2804
Pretoria279 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We have eaten here previously. Was disappointed this time.
The Patata Bravas was really oily and we ended up leaving a good part of it. The starter portion of the lamb Kofta was good. The Halloumi was also not good.
Not a great experience
Written 10 November 2022
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Nomad26400007702
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
Says dog friendly but NOT AT ALL.
We went for a chilled lunch with our small dog. We were asked 3 times to move because of "fussy no dog friendly clients"
It really killed our lunch having 3 different waiters ask us to move because of our small, well behaved dog, because some customer was being fussy.
We never got to meet said fussy customer or got given a reason for the movements.
DO NOT PROMOTE YOURSELF as pet friendly if "customers" can influence your service to others.
Other people had much more vocal dogs around us. Not sure if they got the same treatment but what a horrible (and not cheap) lunch experience.
Written 4 February 2024
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evangeline s
Montreal5 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
A great menu with a lot of choice. My husband, family and friends all ate there on several occasions as we were staying at the hotel attached to Sotano. Breakfast has healthy options and they do accommodate for specific requests. For supper we tried the seafood linguini and it was amazing, the lamb burger was also delicious, as was the mussels and fries. Service is very friendly. Samba often served us and always had a smile. The music in the evening is pleasant but some of our friends found it loud. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, and being on the waterfront gives it a nice feel for drinks with friends or a dinner out.
Written 2 May 2024
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lelanie
34 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
We booked! Imagine our surprise when told that you can only book inside and they will still put you wherever ….. where the kitchen staff pass you the whole time etc…..
and they are very nonchalant about it…… sort of a take it or leave it attitude.
The food had better be fantastic , but I was so disgusted with the table we got and the prevalence of flies, with no attempt from staff to do ANYTHING about it, not even those little flyshoo devices, I just could not bring myself to stay. I did NOT want to eat in their establishment. I moved next door to the Butchers grill.
Written 2 January 2023
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Sara
Biella297 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Restaurant attached to the Splendida hotel, known thanks to the breakfast in agreement with the structure.
Amazing and abundant breakfasts, beautiful dishes.
We took advantage and also stopped for lunch and dinner. The tapas are truly original and tasty as is their fish dish of the day.
Prices absolutely in line with the offer.
Very kind and attentive staff, both the internal room on two floors and the external dehor (which close if necessary at the customer's request) are very nice.
The only flaw was the strong smell in the room, but I think it was due to the fact that the generators were unable to withstand the energy demand of the extractor hoods, given the huge energy problems that the country faces every day.
I would still go back for the quality of the food offered and the nice and informal environment.
Written 12 September 2023
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Rojofry
Kingsbridge108 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
We were staying at the hotel and experienced the. breakfast menu every morning which was fabulous. Beautifully presented and great choices. No complaints although my husband who loves his coffee wasn’t keen on the coffee served here. We also ate dinner here one night and tried the sushi as well as some other dishes. Again very good! We would definitely recommend it.
Written 2 February 2023
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