Localino: An Italian Neighbourhood Café in Kommetjie

Localino is what you get when an Italian surfer makes his home in the Deep South. Owner Luca Pantani started dreaming about a little restaurant by the sea 20 years ago while he was still living in Italy. Now he’s brought his love of simple, honest food and good coffee to a little neighbourhood restaurant a block from the beach, serving post-surf and post-beach-walk breakfasts and lunches, proper Italian coffee and pistachio croissants that are already causing a stir!

On the menu

They’ve started off slowly with a short, hand-written menu. Luca has been perfecting his slow-fermented focaccia recipe for fabulous sandwiches (and the Localino version of avo on toast); there are handmade pastas, like gnocchi alla Gorgonzola and tagliatelle Bolognese, and fresh-caught fish too. For breakfast, enjoy the Localino take on eggs bennie, fresh juices and the aforementioned croissants with a proper cappuccino.

A lovely new addition to the Kommetjie scene!

Good to know There are plans to open a gelateria too!
Focaccia sandwiches are available from 11am.
Opened August 2026
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 7am – 4pm (breakfast served until 11am)
Contact 065 695 2156
Where to find it 3 Erica Road, Kommetjie, Cape Town

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