VIXI Social House

SOUL OF THE MED

HEART OF THE LEVANT

VIXI Social House is a Mediterranean and Levantine restaurant on Bree Street, Cape Town. VIXI [vix-i] is Latin for "I have lived" - and to become lively, to be alive. Every dish, every song, every face across the table is part of a life being lived fully, without pretence.

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VIXI Social House wood-fired kitchen, Cape Town

Our Kitchen

Drawing inspiration from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant, our kitchen uses traditional wood-fired and charcoal methods - techniques passed down, perfected, and preserved. Every ingredient is chosen with purpose. Every plate carries a method, a memory, and a place.

VIXI [vix-i] - Latin for "I have lived." Born from decades of craft and curiosity, the name carries everything: the experience, the age, the mistakes, and the lessons. It lives in every dish that leaves the kitchen.
VIXI Social House dining room, 49 Bree Street Cape Town

Our Space

Purposefully lived-in. Colourful, warm, and welcoming to all - at 49 Bree Street, Cape Town, this is a space where pretence is left very much at the front door. A safe space to be exactly yourself.

VIXI Social House atmosphere and hospitality

Our Mission

To create a space where friends and family share love, laughter, and a table worth remembering. The menu spans wood-fired breads, charcoal-grilled meats, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and sharing plates built for the table. Where all are welcome. Where all are fed well.

FROM THE KITCHEN

Wood-fired. Charcoal-grilled. Made with purpose.

  • Mezze Platter R225

    Baba ghanoush, hummus, muhammara, beetroot & feta dip, chopped salad, marinated olives & laffa breads

  • Hummus R85

    Levantine dip of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs

  • Baba Ghanoush R85

    Fire-roasted aubergine, smoked garlic, herbs, tomato, cucumber & onion

  • Beetroot & Feta Dip R85

    Roasted beetroot with Greek yoghurt, feta, olive oil, lemon & za'atar

  • Muhammara R95

    Roasted peppers, toasted walnuts, pomegranate & labneh

  • Grilled Halloumi R145

    Lemon, Greek Oregano & Chimichurri

  • Dolmades R125

    Pickled vine leaves stuffed with minty rice, served warm with napoletana & crumbled feta

  • Green Falafel R125

    Smashed chickpeas, whipped tahini, fresh herbs, hummus & labneh

  • Marinated Olives R65

    Olive oil, citrus, rosemary, garlic & labneh

  • Bruschetta R115

    Wood-fired sour dough, fresh tomato, gorgonzola & basil

  • Patatas Bravas R95

    Spanish fried potatoes, bravas (smoky, spiced tomato sauce) & house garlic aioli

  • Cauliflower Tempura R135

    Tossed in red dukkha, served with tzatziki

  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana R145

    Crumbed melanzane with parmesan, napoletana & fresh basil

  • Arancini di Riso R135

    Crumbed Sicilian risotto balls stuffed with gorgonzola & broccoli, served on spicy tomato with grated parmesan

  • Spiced Lamb Croquetas R135

    Served with a minted, garlic yoghurt

  • Kofta Shish R165

    Spiced lamb, onion, mint & parsley, charcoal grilled with shirazi salad & tzatziki

  • Beef Carpaccio R195

    Thinly sliced cured sirloin, capers, pecorino, mushrooms, rocket & garlic aioli

  • Tuna Carpaccio R225

    Citrus-cured with capers, chimichurri & Asian mayo

  • Calamari Fritti R145 / R245

    Fennel dusted and fried with spicy herb aioli. Piccoli / Grandi

  • Prawn Tempura R135

    Sweet & sour tomato relish & tangy garlic tartare

  • Portuguese Sardines R145

    Pan fried and served with chopped red onion salsa, chimichurri & lemon

  • Grilled Chorizo R145

    Flame grilled, butter basted with chimichurri verde

  • Prawns Pastis R175

    Pan-fried prawns in a delicate anise tomato cream sauce

  • Garlic & Za'atar Bread R55
  • Laffa Flatbread R20
  • Mezze Pita R20

Served with our signature house dressing

  • Caprese R145

    Tomato, fior di latte, avo & fresh basil with balsamic vinaigrette

  • Al Greco R165

    Tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, olives & feta

  • Melanzane Salad R165

    Crumbed aubergine, falafel, baba ghanoush, egg, greens, tomato, onion & labneh

  • Hot Smoked Salmon R215

    House-cured salmon, greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, peas, potatoes, egg, olives & tzatziki

  • Chicken Caesar R215

    Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, egg, anchovy, crispy laffa & pecorino

  • Grilled Chicken R185

    Greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, carrot, peas, egg, hummus & tzatziki

Traditional biga preferment for a light crust with complex flavour

  • Margherita R125

    Fior di latte, tomato, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

  • Moroccan Lamb Foccacia R245

    Pulled lamb, shirazi salad, tzatziki, smashed falafel & fresh coriander

  • Di Liguria R195

    House basil pesto, cherry tomato, fior di latte with extra virgin olive oil & parmesan shavings

  • Ortolana R215

    Margherita topped with melanzane, baby spinach, red onion, chilli flakes & roasted red peppers with parmesan

  • Pepperoni R195

    Loads of pepperoni for a fiery kick

  • Salami Blu R245

    Fior di latte, salami, gorgonzola, roasted red peppers & olives

  • Di Parma R275

    Classic margherita topped with Parma ham, dressed rocket & parmesan shavings

  • Reloaded R225

    Chorizo, BBQ chicken, pepperoni with caramelised onions & mushrooms

  • Capricciosa R225

    Ham, mushrooms, olives, artichoke, fior di latte, tomato & chilli flakes. Try it as a calzone!

  • Build Your Own R195

    Add a choice of one topping from A, one from B & one from C to your Margherita.
    A: Melanzane / Pancetta / Salami / Chorizo / Anchovies / Chicken / Ham
    B: Artichokes / Mushrooms / Baby Spinach / Feta / Roasted Peppers / Slow Roasted Tomatoes / Olives / Gorgonzola / Avocado
    C: Fresh Tomato / Feta / Rocket / Pecorino Shavings / Capers / Olives / Red Onion

Handmade using free range eggs & semola

  • House-made Pesto alla Genovese R210

    Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil & parmigiano cheese, tossed with pappardelle & slow roasted tomatoes. Add Free Range Chicken +R40 / Add Prawns +R60

  • Arrabiata R210

    Tomatoes three ways, garlic, pepperoncino, parsley & extra virgin olive oil. Garnished with crumbled feta. With Spaghetti R210 / With handmade spinach & ricotta Ravioli R265

  • Fettuccine di Bosco R215

    Portobello mushrooms sautéed with butter, red onion & rosemary, finished with white wine, Dijon mustard, pecorino & cream. Add Free Range Chicken +R40 / Add Pancetta (Italian Bacon) +R50

  • Halloumi, Mushroom and Zucchini R250

    A zesty sauce of mushrooms & baby marrow, pan-fried in butter, sage, mild curry, garlic & chilli, finished with halloumi, tomato & cream

  • Ravioli Gorgonzola al Forno R285

    Handmade spinach & ricotta pasta pockets in a creamy gorgonzola sauce with red onion & fresh thyme

  • Linguine with Garlic Butter Prawns R265

    Succulent prawns sautéed in a garlic, butter, red onion & white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley & a squeeze of lemon

  • Hot Smoked Salmon R265

    House oak smoked salmon in a tomato, cream & white wine sauce with warm spice, mint & green peas

  • Frutti di Mare R335

    Prawns, calamari, fresh mussels & clams sautéed in garlic olive oil, fennel & chilli. Zesty tomato & white wine sauce

  • Mushroom Ragú R235

    Portobello mushrooms pan-fried with butter, soffritto, rosemary & white wine, finished in a tomato sauce with fresh basil. Served with pappardelle

  • Lamb Ragú R275

    Slow cooked leg of lamb, braised in a rich & aromatic red wine & tomato sauce. Served with pappardelle

  • Italian Sausage Ragú R250

    Crumbled sweet Italian sausage braised with fennel, soffritto, red wine, tomato & fresh basil. Served with pappardelle

  • Rustic Chicken Liver Ragú R265

    Free range chicken livers pan-fried with peppers, onions & mushrooms, finished in a spicy cream, tomato & sherry sauce. Served with fettuccine

  • White Mussels R295

    Fresh mussels sautéed with leeks, celery, spring onion, fennel & garlic. Finished in a creamy white wine sauce

  • Red Mussels R325

    Fresh mussels sautéed with chorizo, olives, capers, garlic & chilli. Finished in a white wine & tomato sauce

  • Skillet Calamari R245

    Spicy or not. Seared with butter, lemon, garlic & brava sauce served with mezze bread

  • Wood-fired Kingklip R355

    With olives, capers, cauliflower, baby potatoes, white wine & tomato. Cooked in the pizza oven

  • Kingklip Marsala R365

    In a creamy sauce of rosemary, sage, mushrooms, garlic & marsala wine

  • Grilled Polenta Crusted Kingklip By weight

    Grilled and topped with crispy mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil & lemon

  • Wood-fired Prawns R295

    Finished with a garlic, white wine compound butter. Add Peri-Peri +R45

  • Tuna Pizzaiola By weight

    Seared and finished in a sauce of butter, rosemary, olives, capers, white wine and tomato with chilli & garlic

  • Dukkha Crusted Tuna By weight

    Charcoal-seared and served on crunchy greens with chimichurri

  • Wood-fired Norwegian Salmon By weight

    On roasted greens served with sandefjordsmør — a creamy sauce traditionally served with Norwegian salmon

  • Peri-Peri Chicken By weight

    Charcoal-grilled, basted with VIXI Peri-Peri

  • Shish Taouk R250

    Charcoal grilled chicken skewers with tzatziki, hummus, chopped salad & fries

  • Chicken Saltimbocca R250

    Pan-fried with butter, sage, marsala wine then topped with prosciutto, parmesan & napoletana

  • Chicken Piccata al Limone R195

    Chicken scallops, zucchini & mushrooms pan-fried with butter, rosemary, white wine & lemon

  • Chicken Piccata alla Crema R205

    Chicken scallops, zucchini & mushrooms finished in a creamy garlic sauce

  • Chicken Piccata Pizzaiola R215

    Chicken scallops pan-fried in butter, rosemary, olives, capers, white wine & tomato with chilli & garlic

  • Steak Cuts — Rump, Sirloin, Rib Eye, Fillet By weight

    Minimum 28 days aged, charcoal grilled, rested & served tagliata then finished with a compound butter. 250g minimum.

  • Bone-in Steaks — Prime Rib, T-Bone, Tomahawk By weight

    Dry aged. Add one of our signature flavour accents: Sour Cream (R45), Green Accent (R65), Mushroom Accent (R65), Chimichurri Verde (R45), Vino Bianco (R65)

  • BBQ Pork Loin Ribs By weight

    Dry-rubbed, slow roasted & finished on the charcoal grill with Turkish BBQ basting

  • Beef Burger R185

    Chargrilled 200g pure ground beef on a freshly baked biga bun with crunchy lettuce, tomato, pickles & a homemade tangy mayo. Served with fries & giant onion rings. Add Mature Cheddar +R35

  • Peri-Peri Chicken Livers Skillet R225

    Free range livers pan seared & braised in a fiery peri-peri cream sauce with sherry & lemon. Finished with a cool garlic yoghurt, fresh coriander & served with a warm biga pita. Add Chorizo +R30. Limited over busy periods.

  • Portuguese Steak R385

    300g sirloin charcoal grilled in a Portuguese peri-peri with a fried egg, grilled tomato & fries

  • Ribeye au Poivre By weight

    Charcoal grilled & finished in a sauce of shallots, rosemary, peppercorns three ways, mustard, brandy & cream

  • Lamb Chops By weight

    Four loin chops charcoal-grilled and finished with wine, sage, rosemary, garlic & Madagascan peppercorns

  • Lamb Shank By weight

    Braised with root vegetables, green beans & cabbage in a red wine & tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & wilted baby spinach

  • Calfs Liver R295

    Pan-seared with butter, sage, garlic, brandy, caramelised onion & lemon. Served on mashed potato & wilted baby spinach

  • Smoked Fried Potatoes / Fries R40
  • Riso Verde / Garden Salad / Spiced Sweet Potato R50
  • Garlic Butter Potatoes / Seasonal Vegetables / Creamy VIXI Mash R65
  • Turmeric Cauliflower / Braised Spinach / Greek Salad R80
  • Gelato di Casa R115

    Two scoops of stracciatella with a biscuit crumble

  • Tiramisu R145

    Like no other

  • Warm Apple Malva Pudding R115

    With homemade crème anglaise

  • Chocolate Lava Cake R135

    Served with vanilla gelato

  • New York Baked Cheesecake R115

    With chefs' fruit coulis

  • Creme Brulee R105

    Classic baked vanilla custard with caramelised sugar crust

  • Sorbet R85

    Dairy-free seasonal fruit sorbet

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On Friday evenings from 6PM, VIXI Social House transforms into a Dine & Dance experience - dinner that turns into a night out, with live DJ sets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across more than 2,000 verified dining reviews, it is one of Cape Town's most-booked restaurants on Bree Street.

Open Monday to Sunday, 12h00 to 22h00. Phone: 021 418 1338. Email: bookings@vixi.co.za. Reservations via DinePlan.

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4.4
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Alvin Tsang
03:37 27 Oct 25
Looking for somewhere to have a late lunch, Google search helped us find VIXI. There were not many customers and the bright afternoon sun made the colourful
interior even more welcoming.
The female server was cheerful and helpful, and the food was tasty and good value.
Overall a very enjoyable way to pass a couple of hours.
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Monwabisi Mcinga
18:34 26 Oct 25
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Lucho Russi
19:29 24 Oct 25
Very good food, but the service was a bit messy, which somewhat dampened the experience. But the food was delicious and the place was very nice.
Noisy and not very intimate.
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Sandra Kossek
20:43 22 Oct 25
Mega delicious food, very friendly service
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Theunis Coetzee
20:23 22 Oct 25
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Mark Clark
16:24 22 Oct 25
Guys, just try VIXI's. The food is brilliant.
The most difficult thing about VIXIs is leaving ...
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Eric Ryden
19:43 19 Oct 25
The food was amazing! The Caprese salad very unique with avocado, but extremely tasty and Gorgonzola ravioli was extremely good. The service was great. They sure try hard and you can tell everyone was enjoying their meal.
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Juan De Diego
15:28 15 Oct 25
A good place to eat, have wine, cocktails, or beers at the bar.
Prices are very reasonable for what you get.
Attentive and professional staff.
Recommended
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Leal kleingeld
18:01 14 Oct 25
Vixi is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, the service was welcoming and professional.
Every dish was perfectly cooked and packed with flavour — you can tell the ingredients are high-quality and fresh.
The setting is comfortable, modern, and ideal for both couples and groups.
Highly recommend Vixi to anyone looking for great food and great vibes in town.
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N.N Taliep
12:16 14 Oct 25
Creme Brulee is decent
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