Seven terrific spots for shared plates
Is there anything better than ordering a great selection of platters or tapas for the whole table to share? Say goodbye to food envy and dig in!
Don’t feel like heading out? No problem, we’ve got you.
GAUTENG
Mezepoli
If you’ve got plans for a big family or friends’ shindig, Mezepoli in Melrose Arch is a great bet – order a selection of their Mediterranean and Asian inspired meze and tapas for the table to share, and dig in.
Shop SL26 Whitley Road, Melrose Arch
011 684 1162
The Living Room
Vegetarians, vegans, banters, and meat-lovers – everyone will find something to love at this striking restaurant with its popular selection of tapas and platters.
5th Floor, Main Change Building, 20 Kruger Street, Maboneng
084 529 9006
Priva Gastrolounge
Side-step food envy and order a platter with kingklip, pork-belly crackling, chicken strips, and potato wedges for the table (or build your own platter) at this swish Pretoria hotspot.
Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre, 103 Club Ave, Waterkloof Heights
012 346 4849
KZN
Café 1999
The menu at this Durban eatery is divided into ‘small bits’ and ‘big bits’ to encourage communal eating. Indulge in treats like duck-and-date samoosas with feta, and grilled pork skewers with peanut satay.
Shop No. 2, Silverhause Centre, 117 Vause Road, Musgrave
031 202 3406
WESTERN CAPE
Mzoli’s
Communal eating is the name of the game at this legendary shisa nyama spot in Gugulethu. Enjoy your meat done on the coals with pap, steamed bread, salads, and their delicious house chakalaka.
Shop 3, NY115, Gugulethu
021 638 1355
Chefs Warehouse
The tapas plate for two has become a firm favourite at this stylish eatery. The neighbourly atmosphere is enhanced thanks to communal tables.
92 Bree Street, Cape Town
021 422 0218
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
This Franschhoek eatery and microbrewery offers a selection of small plates for long boozy lunches. Options include chilli-and-lime buffalo wings with coriander mayo, and slow-cooked beef tacos with smoked onion aioli.
4 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek
021 492 2207