Awards
Scala proudly received three prestigious accolades at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2025, being honoured for Best Authentic Cuisine, Best Contemporary Cuisine, and Best Italian Cuisine.
These awards celebrate Scala’s dedication to exceptional quality, innovative dining, and a true passion for Italian gastronomy, a testament to the artistry and commitment of our culinary team.

2025 World Luxury Restaurant Awards
Nominations
Nominations
6th Annual World Culinary Awards
We’re incredibly proud and humbled to announce that Scala Pasta / Bar has been nominated for Africa’s Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025 at the 6th Annual World Culinary Awards.
This nomination is a reflection of the passion, precision, and heart that goes into every dish we serve — and we owe it all to our amazing team and loyal guests.
Your support could be the reason Scala brings home the title.
Voting is open from 8 May until 15 August 2025 (midnight UTC+1).
If you’ve shared a plate of pasta with us, enjoyed a Negroni at the bar, or simply believe in what we do — we’d love your support.

We’ve Been Nominated!
Scala has been nominated for: Africa’s Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant 2025

Past Awards
Winner of 2 forks with Gambero Rosso
We are thrilled to share the news that Scala has been honoured with a prestigious 2 forks award by the renowned Gambero Rosso organization. This esteemed recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing an exceptional Italian dining experience in Cape Town. We are incredibly proud to be counted among the top Italian restaurants and are grateful to our valued patrons who have supported us on this journey. At Scala, we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do and look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable dining experience.
What is Gambero Rosso?
Gambero Rosso is a popular Italian food and wine magazine that also publishes restaurant guides and organizes food-related events. It was founded in 1986 and has since become one of the most respected and influential publications in the Italian culinary world. Gambero Rosso is known for its strict criteria in reviewing restaurants and awarding “tre gamberi” (three shrimp) ratings to the best establishments, which are considered to be among the top restaurants in Italy. The publication also hosts the annual “Gambero Rosso World Tour,” a series of events that showcase Italian food and wine to audiences around the world.

Voted best best Italian restaurant by Timeout.com
Considering the abundance of outstanding Italian restaurants in Cape Town, we are profoundly thankful and honoured to have been recognised as the number one choice by Timeout.com. This accolade is a testament to our dedication and passion for delivering unique Italian cuisine.
