Bertus Basson has added another gem to his vast portfolio of restaurants, Ongetem, set to launch this evening. The new restaurant translates to ‘untamed’ from Afrikaans. Chef Basson’s inner-city restaurant, in Gardens just off Kloof Street, is set to provide diners with a raw, fearless, and unapologetically bold culinary experience.
It’s no nonsense seasonal cooking, it is a little wild, a bit untamed…It’s blerrie lekker.” – Bertus Basson
The restaurant boasts modern design with funky inner-city accents (look out for the stunning Harley-Davidson). Expect nostalgic nods to Cape Town’s food roots with open-fire cooking, modern twists on South African culinary traditions, and, of course, craft cocktails served alongside foot-stomping beats.
- Opens: Today, 30 May 2025
- Where: Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town
- Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 6 AM to 9:30 PM
- Contact: 021 569 8880
Bertus Basson is a renowned South African chef, restaurateur, and TV personality celebrated for his modern take on traditional South African cuisine. His cooking philosophy is deeply rooted in using fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that tell the stories of South Africa’s rich food heritage.
His portfolio spans an impressive eight restaurants scattered across the Stellenbosch Winelands, with Ongetem, his first in Cape Town’s CBD, becoming his ninth.
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