We had a wonderful meal here, and great service! The food is decently priced, and they are super accommodating re: dietary requirements and allergies. They have an amazing vegetarian friendly menu!
We had a wonderful meal here, and great service! The food is decently priced, and they are super accommodating re: dietary requirements and allergies. They have an amazing vegetarian friendly menu!
Thanks for the great review we really appreciate it! The Basic Bistro Team
Went here a few times for breakfast and dinner. Really liked it. The menu is not that extensive but what they service is great and the service can not be faulted either. Would definitely return.
Thanks for the review, we really appreciate it! Hope to see you again very soon... Warmest regards. Rico
We had a return visit to 'Basic Bistro' after an absence of some time, happily open on a Sunday evening, when it is mostly the 'chain' venues in Stellenbosch that are open. Apart from the convenient location, the hospitable welcome, warm friendly (and efficient) service,...the menu offers a diversity of choices, which they just seem to get right, from a small kitchen along with an interesting drinks list, and good coffees. Delicious ciabatta with dips (hummus, dukkah and more), followed by tandoori chicken skewers and a great salad. From pasta to burgers, here they also take great care to provide low carb and vegan options. Desserts were memorable - their baked cheese cake with lemon ganache, as was the rich dark chocolate cake and chocolate sauce. A unique dessert is their 'Magic Mousse', but discover that when you dine there! It was filled largely with local residents, and apart from a happy 'buzz', the music is not too loud, and we'll certainly return - it is also affordable and it is just that, a bistro!More
Hi Lew - thanks so much for you fabulous review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again very soon. All the best. Rico
This pretty restaurant gives you a warm welcome situated on a busy side street with great atmosphere, food delicious, I recommend the chicken curry !
Thanks so much for the review, we really appreciate it! Rico at Basic Bistro
Nice easy atmosphere, good food and good service. Suggest you book beforehand as it’s always busy, a testimony to its popularity
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We have been in SA for four months and use TA to guide us on our restaurant choices. So after two weeks in Stellenbosch we decided to try Basic Bistro. This was the worst meal we had by a long shot. The Santorini Burger was...bland and smothered in a tzatziki type substance that was inedible. The fries were called waffle fries but when they came they were potato crisps dripping with balsamic glaze. The sirloin steak was bland,over cooked and the chips were soggy. The presentation was the worst! Superficially this place looks so inviting and based on other reviews others had a better experience than us. It certainly is a Basic Bistro in all the wrong ways.More
Hi - very sorry to hear you did not enjoy our food. Most of our valued guests enjoy our casual bistro-style meals and we don't cater for fine-dining clientele for example. However, we will investigate into the meals you ordered and improve where we can....More
Basic but that’s just in the name. Price quality almost the best option in Stellenbosch. Packed with locals , very chil out service. Good pasta’s. Love it !
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Food was only okay… not really something I would eat again. We each had the burger and it was tasteless except for all the onions and cheese sauce that was on it. I have been here pre COVID and had a good meal…. But not...this time☹️More
Hi - so sorry to hear about your experience. We will investigate immediately and improve where we can. Best regards. @BasicBistro team
After a surfeit of (very good) 'fine dining' in Franschhoek, it was something of a relief to settle down on the stoep at Basic Bistro (in one of Stellenbosch's quieter streets, but very central) for a most relaxing and enjoyable dinner. The staff are friendly...and welcoming, and the recommendation of the house burger was spot on. An excellent evening. Highly recommended.More
Thanks so much for the fabulous review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you again very soon. Warm regards. Rico
Popped in for dinner for 5 people and it was a great. The food was spot on and the the Malay curry wonderful. The loaded fries are a must and wine of the day it would seem is always a winner. If you are after...a fancy place its not the place but if you want a lovely chilled atmosphere, great service and well made homely food, well this is the place in Stellenbosch.More
Good morning - thanks so much for the fabulous review! We truly appreciate it and we hope to dine with you again soon! Warm regards. Rico