Blanko by Kove Collection

There’s something about walking into the quiet grandeur of The Alphen, a Cape Dutch heritage building on the edge of Constantia’s greenbelt, that instantly makes you exhale. Pair that with a meal at Blanko, the hotel's flagship Italian restaurant, and the stressful minutiae of your ordinary life feel far behind you. The intimate dining rooms are gorgeous: high ceilings, white tablecloths, historical artefacts and a collection of South African fine art to make any collector jealous. In fine weather, a table on the terrace beneath soaring oaks is the stuff of long, lazy lunches. Blanko’s menu offers classic Italian dishes made with locally sourced produce, paired with a wine list showcasing many of the Cape’s premium producers.

Don't leave without trying:
The crispy-skin sea bass with tomato, olives, parsley, lemon and baby potatoes.