Newlands Restaurant
The Square Restaurant
Located at the heart of the hotel, The Square offers a calm, light-filled setting for all-day dining.
Expect legendary breakfasts, light lunches and seasonal dinners with modern twists on classic mains.
Fresh, flavourful, unforgettable
The Square
Where every meal finds its moment
Situated in the centre of the hotel, The Square offers generous breakfasts, light lunches, and refined South African contemporary evening meals. Served with whole food ingredients, local sourcing, and heartfelt hospitality.
Hours
We are open daily for
Breakfast: 07:00 – 10:30
Lunch: 12:00 – 16:30
Dinner: 17:30 – 22:00
Reservations
Phone:
021 657 4500
Email:
eat@vineyard.co.za
Location:
Square Restaurant, Vineyard Hotel, Colinton Road, Newlands
Cape Town 7700, South Africa
Book Your Table
All-day dining, deliciously good
Mornings at The Square begin with a legendary breakfast buffet, with traditional favourites, creative healthy options, the freshest in-house juices, and bread and baked goods still warm from the oven. By lunch and dinner, the mood shifts as the menu showcases seasonal ingredients and modern takes on classic mains.
Abundant, honest, always from the heart
Our food philosophy is about being abundant in your approach. Use whole food. Know where it comes from. Be seasonal, be local. Choose sustainability over convenience. And always, always serve with heart.
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Book Your StayBook Your StayTake-A-Breather Winter Special
There’s something quietly comforting about winter here — slower mornings, crisp air, and spaces that invite you to pause. It’s the kind of stay that asks nothing of you, except to linger a little longer. Stay 2-nights and save. Valid until 31 August. Stay must include a Saturday. T&Cs apply.
Book Your StayBook Your StayMonday Curry Nights at The Square
There’s something comforting about the warmth of slow-simmering spices, freshly baked naan, and a table made for sharing. Settle in over a flavour-filled curry evening inspired by Indian and Cape Malay cuisine. From fragrant Durban fish curry and creamy butter chicken to comforting dhal, fluffy basmati rice, buttery rotis, and traditional sweet treats, expect bold flavours, comforting favourites, and generous plates. R495 per person includes a Jack Black beer or a glass of house red or white wine. Available Mondays only. To book, email eat@vineyard.co.za or via Dineplan.
Morii Pasta Nights
There’s something comforting about sharing a table, a glass of wine, and a bowl of pasta made from scratch. Tuesday nights at Morii invite you to slow the pace with flavour-filled favourites like pappardelle with shiso and yuzu butter, rich beef ragù rigatoni, and baked sesame butternut gnocchi. Enjoy two pasta dishes and a glass of red or white wine per guest for R395 per couple. Available Tuesdays Only. To book, email eat@vineyard.co.za or via Dineplan
View MenuView MenuMorii Pizza & Negroni Nights
Golden Neapolitan-style pizzas, bold Negronis, and an atmosphere that feels effortlessly easy. From classic Margherita and Caprese to smoked chicken with Gorgonzola and spicy pepperoni, Thursday nights at Morii are made for sharing good food and slipping into the weekend mood a little early. Enjoy two pizzas and two Negronis for R395 per couple. Available Thursdays Only. To book, email eat@vineyard.co.za or via Dineplan
View MenuView MenuGarden Lounge Patio Wine Evenings
Join us on the Garden Lounge Patio for relaxed wine tastings at the end of the week.
Read MoreRead MoreGuided Garden Walks
Join us for a guided 90-minute walk through our riverside gardens, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this relaxed experience explores the indigenous fauna and flora that thrive on our grounds — from towering trees to the quieter details you might otherwise miss. It’s an easy, unhurried way to reconnect with nature and start your day differently.
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