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Overall hanns b
hout bay
14 May 2021

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“A bit disappointed”

The decor could do with a bit of freshening up and the attitude of the staff as well. The food was well prepared but lacked spices. There are better places in Hermanus.

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Overall trixieshap
Hermanus, South Africa
27 Apr 2021

“Italian bistro”

Food is delicious but the portions are smaller & the prices higher.Foccacia bread is very overpriced .This restaurant is tired & definitely needs an upgrade

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Overall Dewald R
Cape Town Central, South Africa
01 Apr 2021

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“Italian In Hermanus”

One of my favorite restaurants in Hermanus is Fabio's, and if you love Italian food this is a must try. Located in a narrow side street of the main road, the restaurant doesn't have a sea view, but makes up for it with it's decor and music which creates a sense of stepping into a restaurant in the heart of Italy. Their menu is vast with a definite highlight being their seafood pasta or any of their pizzas. They also have a selection of local as well as Italian wines and beers to choose from, however as we visited during Covid lockdown we weren't able to buy alcohol, but they had a variety of alcohol free beers available as well. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating, trying to give you the best possible experience. This wasn't my first time visiting and definitely wont be the last. Ciao!

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Overall 796gretchenc
Wilderness
22 Mar 2021

“BAD ATTITUDE OF STAFF AND OVERCHARGED”

The meals at Fabio's Italian Restaurant in Hermanus are usually delicious, but the attitudes of the Manager and staff totally unacceptable.I ordered a pizza which had mushrooms on it and asked for the mushrooms to be deducted and boerewors to be added instead. When we received our bill the price of the mushrooms had not been deducted, although they were not on my pizza, and they refused to deduct the cost from my bill. So we were charged for something we did not receive - in other words we were robbed. This is not the first time that we have found the staff at Fabio's to be rude and have a non-negotiable attitude.

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My Opinion, Owner at Fabio's Authentic Ristorante Italiano, responded to this review.

Ristorante ItalianoAfter chatting to Gretchen & her explanation does not match my managers , Gretchen , u mentioned u cannot go overseas where u spend most of your time , wat a pitty that U not frustrating them but us , wrt your pizza , u changed my recipe , u decided to take off mushrooms but add Boerewors , that was your choice & we did it , not for me to argue , however calling me a theif or my staff dishonest is certainly not acceptable , we should have charged you a sharing fee , which is stated in the menu however we were compromising , so please do not ever return to my establishment , enjoy your life in the Wilderness & overseas , fell sorry for both places , your husband seems to be a reasonable person but your attitude really needs to be checked by a psychiatrist , U seriously have issues & during these trying times with COVID , I cannot believe people like you still have such a terrible attitude , I did offer to come past & get your R10 for the mushrooms , even though u changed my recipe , u refused & chose to be malicious & not even write me a mail direct but to go to social media direct , tells a story !!!! Addio Fabio

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Overall Irvine S
Cape Town Central, South Africa
18 Mar 2021

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“another great dinner”

We usually visit this restaurant when we visit Hermanus and are never disappointed.The home made gnocci with a delicious ragu were just perfect

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Overall 75adeles
Hermanus, South Africa
08 Feb 2021

“Pasta perfect”

We have eaten at this authentic Italian restaurant for many years ...the pasta ..the many varieties have always been excellent ..however the portions have become su8maller whilst the prices go higher.An foccacia bread is very over priced at R60 The decor is very tired & in need of a bit of TLC ..in summer it is very hot & stuffy.There is no attention to detail & no acknowledgement that we have supported this restaurant for many years in busy & lean times which other restaurants in Hermanus actually do ....

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Overall Wickwashere
Cape Town Central, South Africa
02 Jan 2021

“Super overpriced, average”

Super overpriced, average pizza. We ordered four pizzas and it came to over R600. The Pizza bases were stale tasting and brittle. It’s a pity because the atmosphere and the staff were great but the pizzas and the overpricing really tarnished the whole experience.

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Overall adelevermeulen00

24 Dec 2020

“The food was excellent and”

The food was excellent and healthy portions. Staff very friendly and understand table etiquette. Italian Ambiance

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Overall Eliot P
Cape Town, South Africa
23 Dec 2020

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“They invented it, you know.”

Right place, right time, right food, right drink. You know, sometimes you just want real authentic Italian food. This is that place, with the ambience and the staff to match. Our server was fantastic: happy to take a little sass from us but returned it with interest and a great smile. I cheekily asked for a small addition to my Puttanesca (have you ever watched the movie "Big Night"?) which surprisingly was granted, served with fresh gnocchi . Everyone (especially me) raved about their meals. A big hit was when one of our party, undecided about what to drink, was offered an Aperol Spritz, which while not exactly invented by Fabio was certainly perfected. And definitely celebrated by the recipient for the rest of the night, and all the (erratic) way home. Salute!

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Overall jamestephbilly
Port Alfred, South Africa
07 Dec 2020

“Great food. Great vibe”

What a wonderful restaurant. Friendly happy staff. Amazing risotto. Veal schnitzel excellent and so was the Ossi Bucco.

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