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Scala Pasta Bar
City CentreItalian$$$$
Date NightWineSpecial Occasions
A warm, low-lit pasta bar in the city centre with handmade pasta, good wine and a menu made for sharing a few plates.
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4.5
740 reviews
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 740 Google reviewsDid you know?
Scala’s Luciano Monosilio is known as the “King of Carbonara”, so if there’s one dish that makes sense to order here, it’s the carbonara.
81 Church Street, City Centre, Cape TownDirections
Must Order
Carbonara
Noms Note
Add a few starters to share and a good glass of red.
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