Gigi Rooftop
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Gigi Rooftop works for a central Cape Town occasion when setting and convenience matter more than a clearly defined cuisine or chef-led menu. Treat it as a city-centre celebration option, but cross-shop Fyn, Bombay Brasserie, Alice Restaurant, Mint Restaurant And Wood-Fired Grill, and Ouezeri if the meal itself needs a more specific culinary brief.
About Gigi Rooftop
Gigi Rooftop is a venue in Cape Town.
If you are comparing options, Fyn, Alice Restaurant, Bombay Brasserie, Mint Restaurant And Wood-Fired Grill, and Ouezeri are other named venues to review alongside broader Cape Town dining.
Who should choose it
Choose Gigi Rooftop if the Cape Town location suits your plan. Skip it if someone in the group needs dietary handling confirmed, a known price band, a specific cuisine brief, or clear service details before agreeing. For a wider scan, use the Cape Town restaurants guide, then cross-check other local planning resources through our Cape Town hotels guide, our Cape Town bars guide, our Cape Town wineries guide, and our Cape Town experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM · Tuesday: 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Location
- 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- gigirooftop.com
- Phone
- +27 21 612 0999
Venue details
Ambiance
Buzzing, design-led rooftop "living room for the neighbourhood" with chic interiors, pretty lighting and decor, a poolside deck, and a lively social bar atmosphere from breakfast through late-night drinks.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2019
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Friday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30–11 AM, 12–11 PM
Location
118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the booking needs a clearer food identity, choose Fyn. If the occasion calls for a more formal dining-room choice, try Bombay Brasserie.
Restaurant context
How Gigi Rooftop compares in Cape Town
Choose Gigi Rooftop when the priority is a central CBD setting for a date, birthday, or business meal. Fyn is the stronger choice for diners who want a clearer culinary identity, since its Japanese Fusion positioning gives the booking a more defined food-led reason.
Bombay Brasserie is the safer cross-shop for a more formal restaurant feel, while Mint Restaurant And Wood-Fired Grill reads as the more flexible choice when the group wants a broader, less occasion-specific meal. Alice Restaurant and Ouezeri are worth checking when ambiance matters but the group wants alternatives before settling on the CBD rooftop format.
For value, the key issue is certainty: Gigi Rooftop has less verified detail on price and menu than these peers, so it is better for guests comfortable choosing by setting. If the group needs menu clarity before booking, start with Fyn or Bombay Brasserie instead.
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Compare Gigi Rooftop
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi Rooftop | Cape Town | No published awards | |
| Mint Restaurant And Wood-Fired Grill | Cape Town | No published awards | |
| Bombay Brasserie | Cape Town | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | |
| Alice Restaurant | Cape Town | No published awards | |
| Fyn | Cape Town | Japanese Fusion | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: 51–100 · #65We're Smart World Top 100 2026 · #962026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #82We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025We're Smart World Top 100 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives |
| Ouezeri | Cape Town | No published awards |
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