Nobu Cape Town Cape Town

Nobu Cape Town sits within the One&Only Cape Town on Dock Road, a five-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront. It holds the number 27 spot on the 2024 La Liste rankings. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a fusion of Japanese techniques and sushi.

While the location puts it within a five-minute walk of both the Robben Island Ferry and the Cape Town Diamond Museum, the restaurant feels detached from the tourist thoroughfare outside. Nearby competitors in the V&A Waterfront draw on foot traffic to fill tables, but this venue uses technical discipline to pull diners away from the water’s edge. It is a more rigorous experience than the casual seafood spots a few blocks over, trading the bustling harbour scene for a deliberate, quiet interior.