Mano's — Restaurant in Green Point

Our hotel was very close so we thought we'd give Mano's a try for a bit of lunch, and were very happy we did. The food, drink and the service was A1. Kelly the owner even put herself out of her way to come and welcome us and had a little chat, lovely friendly lady for sure. We thought it was that good we went back the following night. As we turned up, Kerry welcomed us again and also remembered my girlfriend's name and mine, which we both thought was amazing. Over the 2 meals which included amazing salads, piri piri chicken livers, tempura prawns, lamb chops, bbq chicken kebabs, spaghetti bolognese, black tiger prawns and lovely hot chilli sauce. All the food we ate was absolutely awesome and would definitely visit again when back in town. The 2nd time we visited, the restaurant became very full, very quickly, so I'd highly recommend booking a table, we saw multiple groups being sent away. Brilliant food and great hospitality puts Mano's very high up on my Cape Town restaurant...

The first night in Cape Town, the city known for its excellent restaurants, and then this... I can't recall the last time I was so disappointed. The calamari were unavailable, as was the rice for the shrimp curry – yes, rice. Initially not a big deal, but then a potato was served with the curry, making it completely impractical as the liquid curry couldn't be properly enjoyed. I ordered the octopus with spinach as a side. The octopus was rubbery, and the spinach seemed reheated, lacking any flavor, likely a frozen product. The curry was mediocre, and the shrimp didn't taste particularly fresh, probably frozen as well. Despite being avid food enthusiasts who appreciate quality, I simply cannot comprehend the positive reviews, especially when more than half of the meal was left uneaten. Furthermore, the price for this quality was simply unfair. Nonetheless, the service was...

The food itself is of very good quality, but you get your meals complete plain- nearly not spiced and without any decoration. Maybe its the concept of the restaurant, but its not my taste of how I like my meals done. The main problem is the service. First the waitress poured my drink so hard in the glass so that half of it flushed on the table. Second I wanted to sip at my glass and saw old lipstick sticking on it. The waitress apologized and took the filled glass away, but I got no, f.e. little bottle back in exchange. Also after the meal there was no free cup of coffe or desert offered for excuse. Instead of that the bill was incorrect and more drinks were listed than consumed. I don`t know how this restaurant...