Beef ribs with noodles and a slice of coconut cake hit the spot!
the menu is small but lovely, fresh and unpretentious as are the people.
no fussing, big portion.... read more /> small but nice selection of wines.
good covid behavior.
forgot to check the bathroom for hand paper towel running water and soap as I do but will do when I go back soon 🙂

  Fantastic flavors, kind service, unique atmosphere. If you are looking for a place where the food starts a conversation this is the spot for you!

  Went to lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Full Covid protocols observed.
The menu is small but the portions are big. Very attentive service from the wait staff but the... read more service and interaction with chef/owner, Damian, is what makes the experience extra special. Its nice to know when your patronage is appreciated!!!!

My first time experiencing these taste sensations - I'm more the Thai, Chinese eater. I was amazed at the taste. All very different but very enjoyable because it was full of flavour.

The decor is gorgeous - a small and intimate restaurant - makes you feel like you sitting in a restaurant overseas. I was especially impressed with the restroom :)).

Wishing Dahlia the very best in the coming season.

  Unpretentious and delicious. Snacks, giant bowls of hand pulled noodles all really hitting the spot. Incredibly reasonable. Modest selection of good wine and beers.
The screening process and sanitisation was... read more unobtrusive and thorough. The FOH staff were slick and polite. Definitely coming back soon.

  Went for lunch with friends after they re-opened with the new menu. Banging flavours and vibe. Great value for money. Highly recommend.

  We absolutely loved our dinner at this tiny gem of a restaurant in Seapoint. Every dish was tastier than the next and the Chef was super friendly and welcoming and... read more help us choose all the right dishes. You can tell that he cooks with love and is not shy with his spices. Super friendly waiter and great music/vibe!!!!

  Chef Damian has done an incredible job of taking some traditional chinese meals an turning them into absolute taste sensations. All the noodles are handmade and can be watched as... read more they are pulled and delivered with expertise. I will definitely be coming back!

  We made a spontaneous little stop at this little gem. The food was so beautifully plated, fresh and delicious. We were looked after so beautifully and the chef
kindly... read more came to speak to us and sent us his signature chicken wings to try - divine!!!. This eatery speaks to a personal touch thats needed right now - cant wait to go back.

  The venue is lovely, intimate and relaxed. The staff are immediately warm and welcoming, as is the head chef who is spectacular! Huge flavors and a wonderful, playful take on... read more fine dining was what we got. Portions are generous for the price and I’m still full after sharing three small plates with my friend. Couldn’t be happier with my experience here if I tried.

  We were really looking forward to our meal at Dahlia as the restaurant had some good write ups.
I guess we went on the wrong night. They advertised Picanha as... read more a special and 3 out of four of us selected it.
About 15 minutes after taking our order, when we were expecting to be served our meal, the waitress returned to inform us that they did not have any more Picanha.
So we odeered something else which was not very memorable and quite greasy.
One dessert only was offered, a chocolate slice. Equally unmemorable.
A long and uncomfortable evening and overpriced meal.
Sorry, we did not enjoy this experience.

  I went to Dahlia on Regent for a welcome back to Cape Town dinner and we could not have chosen a better suited restaurant. Staff were very friendly, great atmosphere,... read more Damian the chef came out to make sure everything was going well, and most importantly the food was beyond delicious! I don’t have one complaint. The dishes are well priced and good portions, we shared plates. Everything was so tasty and I will most definitely be back for another meal!

  We were really looking forward to our meal at Dahlia as the restaurant had some good write ups.
I guess we went on the wrong night. They advertised Picanha as... read more a special and 3 out of four of us selected it.
About 15 minutes after taking our order, when we were expecting to be served our meal, the waitress returned to inform us that they did not have any more Picanha.
So we odeered something else which was not very memorable and quite greasy.
One dessert only was offered, a chocolate slice. Equally unmemorable.
A long and uncomfortable evening and overpriced meal.
Sorry, we did not enjoy this experience.

  This is a real find! The rising star of Mainroad!
Very nice food and extremely friendly staff.
I can really recommend this beautiful place.

  An intimate venue with innovative food. The bowls are made to be shared and the flavors delight. A charming waitress made the evening perfect. Having overheard that I was celebrating... read more my birthday, she presented our table with a complimentary chocolate tart dessert that was heaven......not too sweet with hints of orange. My compliments to the chef.

  This small gem of a restaurant is exciting and is one of those places that the conversation will centre around the amazing fusion tastes that Damian is able to deliver.... read more /> Well done Damian - we will be regulars whenever we come down from Durban .

  Damian could be another Reuben with a different and very modern approach to food. Great fusion tastes. Loved it. Jill and Mike Smith.

  Damian could be another Reuben with a different and very modern approach to food. Great fusion tastes. Loved it. Jill and Mike Smith.

  Food and service was very good. Very chilled music, great atmosphere. A real hidden gem. A competitor to my favourite restaurant in London

  Excellent and creative dishes with friendly service from the talented staff. I’ve enjoyed quite a few dishes on the continuously changing menu. The oysters, mushroom risotto and bang bang bowl... read more have been my favourites but still difficult to compare the interesting cuisine. Relaxing atmosphere with a hilarious chef should you be so lucky to meet Damian. I’d recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town or simply driving through looking for a fantastic gem. Congratulations Dahlia, you've done it

  Had dinner at Dahlia last night. The menu is varied and inspired. We chose 4 dishes between 2 of us and each was splendid. Our particular favourites were the mussels... read more in Thai curry and lamb chop. The flavour combinations were delicious. We are only in Cape Town for 3 more nights and one of them will definitely be revisiting Dahlia.

  Had dinner at Dahlia last night. The menu is varied and inspired. We chose 4 dishes between 2 of us and each was splendid. Our particular favourites were the mussels... read more in Thai curry and lamb chop. The flavour combinations were delicious. We are only in Cape Town for 3 more nights and one of them will definitely be revisiting Dahlia.

  Dahlia is different, not same old same old. Damian the chef patron has devised a menu that is so tantalising that it is difficult to restrict your choices. The menu... read more is made up of generous tapas sized dishes that are exciting. Originating from different areas of the Mediterranean tantalising in their textures and flavours. The restaurant is small but so personal and the chef /patron came out to explain the menu which was essential. Dishes that expand your culinary parameters are so exciting and here is a restaurant that is in it's early development and tests your taste buds. Excellent.

  a great new gem in seapoint. everything we tried was interesting and very good. nice service, lovely decor, prices reasonable. wine list should be improved, not very exciting . as... read more well as the booking system, format of date when booking difficult to guess and then too many emails

  Took my husband and visiting family to Dahlia on Regent in early January, a tiny restaurant on Sea Point’s trendy strip. Unique one off dishes, good vegetarian options.. we ordered... read more a few to share and each one was tasty and unusual.
Our waitress was friendly, super responsive and enthusiastic about the food and the chef
We thoroughly enjoyed the cosy ambiance and delicious fare..highly recommended

  The food produced by such a small team, the flavours put together by Chef Damian,the atmosphere, staff all of it was,so beautifully presented. The waiters are friendly and accommodating and... read more Head Chef comes to your table to discuss your meal, it's a 5 star experience without the 5 star price. Wonderful evening! Thank you.

  Gorgeous space with friendly staff and INCREDIBLE food. Will definitely be taking friends and family as often as possible.

  Don’t know why this place wasn’t as crowded as the other spots on the strip. The food is outstanding. It’s tapas, so a few plates on the table is best.... read more The ceviche and the truffle risotto were fabulous.

  Don’t know why this place wasn’t as crowded as the other spots on the strip. The food is outstanding. It’s tapas, so a few plates on the table is best.... read more The ceviche and the truffle risotto were fabulous.

  The food was delicious! Service was friendly and efficient. Their mushroom risotto was super good. My daughter enjoyed fish the most, and also the butternut squash salad and octopus dish... read more received votes as best dishes, as well as the oysters which were good even for those who typically don't enjoy them. We ate the whole menu (dividing all dishes among 4) and it was wonderful! The bill for four, including 1.5 bottles of wine, was under 100 euros or R 1400, ie very reasonably priced.

  This is a fabulous little place, excellent food and service, we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Its new, the lady who looked after us is there for 3 months helping... read more her friend set it up, I hope they keep up her level of service.