Really enjoyed our visit! Would recommend booking in advance.
Service was great, food was tasty! Can’t explain how tasty the mushroom gnocchi, as well as the vanilla panacotta. We also had a Lindt panacotta but it was more a mousse - still good!
Amatriciana was yummy especially with guanciale!
Recommend ⭐️: Gnocchi funghi, amatriciana, vanilla panna cota
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 400–450
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
What an amazing dining experience! We arrived late as a large party (7 adults and 5 children). The owner and his wife took the time to get us settled and talked us through the menu, the specials, favorites, best sellers, and even off-menu items. The gnocchi was absolutely superb, unfortunately there were only two dishes left but we all got to try it. The ox tail pasta was delicious. And the thick cut rasher appetizer was one of the best I've ever had. Can't recommend this highly enough; it is a must visit in Clarens, and make sure to chat with the owners!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gnocchi Ai Funghi
If you want an authentic Italian place (ingredients, food, service, environment, etc), this is your must go in Clarens! I definitely recommend the gnocchi and pizza! They are open for lunch and dinner. Super vegetarian friendly ;)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gnocchi Ai Funghi
Every year that we visit the berg we make the 1.5 hour drive to Clarens just to eat at Bocca Di Lupo. Delicious, authentic Italian food & everything made in house. We love it here! See you next year.
Best pizza I've had in many years! The restaurant really embraces an Italian family vibe, and we had a wonderful time with them. Would recommend booking in advance to ensure a good spot as they are always very popular :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pizza Diavola
The small but cozy pub is great for a quick drink before entering the restaurant. The restaurant has a wood fire pizza oven that is great for the winter as it warms the place and the pizzas are divine. The food is great although pricey. Small seating space inside that could become noisy when full, but outside area has great views.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Pizza Bolognese
We had a terrible experience at this restaurant. The staff was too busy with Italian authentic food publicity and unhelpful, and the food was mediocre at best. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
My daughter food came exactly after 1 hour, by that time I cancelled the order. However, Despite that they charged us for that dish. It was worst experience. If possible please strictly avoid this restaurant.
It is super over priced for such Italian food
It is always better to provide Italian food rather than.... tell the customer that it is Italian.. there are few really good places around. They don't need to tell all the time that they are authentic.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
From the moment you walk in, you are treated like a VIP! The owner is wonderful and attentive, providing a 5 star Italian dining experience! The gnocchi is out of this world - I have not had anything like that here in South Africa! My highlight of Clarens for sure! You have to visit this place
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 300–350
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gnocchi Bolognaise
The food is some of the best Italian I’ve had anywhere in SA. The gnocchi is perfection. The dessert - lindt panna cotta- was supreme.
The restaurant is cosy and the service was friendly and prompt. I enjoyed the light live music.
Just make sure to make a reservation because it will be difficult to get a table if you walk in. A must if you’re in the area.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Italian restaurant and overall, I had a great experience.
Although our bolognese pasta was a bit dry, the pizza tirolese was absolutely fantastic! The crust was crispy and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience.
While the tall waitress with short hair was a bit cold with us, the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive.
One of the highlights of our evening was enjoying some lovely Italian Prosecco while taking in the beautiful view of the mountains. It was truly a memorable experience that I won't forget anytime soon.
Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Italian pizza and enjoys a beautiful setting. I look forward to dining here again in the future!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 300–350
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
