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ItalianNewlands
Basilico
- 4.31.7k reviews
- Open now · till 10 pm
Two-floor Italian restaurant in Newlands serving pizza and pasta, with a balcony terrace.
Quick answers
Basilico in short
When is Basilico open?
Every day, 12 PM–10 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Basilico?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Basilico indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Basilico good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Basilico cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Basilico?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Basilico?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Basilico?
32 Kildare Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7708.
Is Basilico wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Open till 10 pm
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 2pm
26° - 3pm
27° - 4pm
28°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pmsunday12 PM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- friday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- saturday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 12 PM–10 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Basilico
- 2 Noodle Box Newlands · 1 min
- 3 Port Mykonos Restaurant (Cavendish) · 8 min
- 4 Salushi · 8 min
- 5 STEREO · 8 min
Good to know
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.7k reviews
Known for
- Pizza
- Prawn pasta
- Beef ravioli
- Milkshakes
What people say
- People like:
- Balcony seating, milkshakes, generous pasta portions, mountain views
Around Newlands
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNoodle Box NewlandsRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowPort Mykonos Restaurant (Cavendish)Greek · 8 min walk
Good nowSalushiJapanese · 8 min walk
Good nowSTEREODiner · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterThe whole time