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Shared Dining in Cape Town
A moment to be shared
Gather around the table at Upper Union for bold, spice-route inspired flavours shaped by South Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. In the heart of Cape Town’s Kloof Street neighbourhood, seasonal dishes, fine wines and bespoke cocktails invite you to settle in, explore and share.
Set in a heritage building in Cape Town’s eclectic Kloof Street neighbourhood, Upper Union is the MORE Collection’s first restaurant. Our approach to dining begins with a shared table: generous plates, boldly spiced flavours and the pleasure of discovering something new together.
It is that pause in the day when the food arrives, glasses are raised and conversation flows. Inspired by the abundance of Sunday lunch, we invite you to linger a little longer.
Executive chef Amori Burger and head chef Jason Jonker bring a creative, generous approach to shared dining, drawing on the flavours and spices of South Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. Choose a Chef’s Seasonal Menu or create your own spread of plates to share.
At the heart of every dish is the pursuit of the perfect bite: beautifully sourced produce, hours of research and bold yet balanced flavours. Close relationships with local farmers and the rhythm of the seasons shape a menu that is hearty in winter and vibrant in summer, with something new to savour on each visit.
At the heart of every dish is the pursuit of the perfect bite: beautifully sourced produce, hours of research and bold yet balanced flavours. Close relationships with local farmers and the rhythm of the seasons shape a menu that is hearty in winter and vibrant in summer, with something new to savour on each visit.
COCKTAILS
Our cocktails are created in collaboration with the award-winning Just Short team, founders of Rosebank’s Sin + Tax bar. With local, seasonal ingredients and spice-led flavours, the bar and kitchen work closely to create drinks that are distinctly Upper Union. Our non-alcoholic cocktails receive the same creativity and care, with layered flavours and striking presentation.
WINE
Head sommelier Tongai Charie curates a wine list featuring small-scale South African producers, boutique wineries, older vintages, rare allocations and selected international bottles. Guided by your palate, he helps you discover something new, with optional wine pairings for our Pasture and Garden sharing menus.
Our cocktails are created in collaboration with the award-winning Just Short team, founders of Rosebank’s Sin + Tax bar. With local, seasonal ingredients and spice-led flavours, the bar and kitchen work closely to create drinks that are distinctly Upper Union. Our non-alcoholic cocktails receive the same creativity and care, with layered flavours and striking presentation.
WINE
Head sommelier Tongai Charie curates a wine list featuring small-scale South African producers, boutique wineries, older vintages, rare allocations and selected international bottles. Guided by your palate, he helps you discover something new, with optional wine pairings for our Pasture and Garden sharing menus.
Discover detail, expressed.
Our Space
Our heritage home reimagines Victorian character through a modern Cape Town lens. Emerald, black and white meet oak, slate, brass and marble, with stained glass, hand-painted tiles and bespoke details created by local makers.
Across two levels, our 120-seater restaurant offers indoor dining, a courtyard and terrace, upstairs seating and a balcony with neighbourhood views. Settle in at the cocktail bar or gather in our private dining room for eight. Art selected in partnership with Everard Read Cape Town adds another layer to the experience.
Across two levels, our 120-seater restaurant offers indoor dining, a courtyard and terrace, upstairs seating and a balcony with neighbourhood views. Settle in at the cocktail bar or gather in our private dining room for eight. Art selected in partnership with Everard Read Cape Town adds another layer to the experience.
Amori Burger and Jason Jonker
Executive chef Amori Burger and head chef Jason Jonker lead a kitchen built on curiosity, collaboration and the pursuit of the perfect bite. Together, they explore the flavours of South Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, creating generous dishes designed to be enjoyed around a shared table.
For Amori, that spirit begins with Sunday lunches and the women in her family who loved cooking and hosting. Even childhood sandwiches, carefully layered with her sisters so every mouthful held a little of everything, helped shape her approach to flavour, texture and balance.
That same attention carries through the kitchen today: beautifully sourced produce, bold spice combinations and a team encouraged to experiment, learn and create together.
For Amori, that spirit begins with Sunday lunches and the women in her family who loved cooking and hosting. Even childhood sandwiches, carefully layered with her sisters so every mouthful held a little of everything, helped shape her approach to flavour, texture and balance.
That same attention carries through the kitchen today: beautifully sourced produce, bold spice combinations and a team encouraged to experiment, learn and create together.
Awards
2023: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
2023: Jenny Handley Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2024: Spirited Awards® Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best International Restaurant Bar for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region
2024: Luxe Restaurant Awards – Hotel Restaurant of the Year
2024: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
2024: Jenny Handley Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2025: Luxe Restaurant Awards – Contemporary Restaurant of the Year
2025: Luxe Restaurant Awards – Rising Culinary Star
2025: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
2025: Jenny Handley Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2026: Luxe Restaurant Awards – Star Award
2026: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
Press Room
Exclusive dining. Bespoke Functions.
Private Events
Bring friends, family or colleagues together around an Upper Union table. From an intimate celebration to an exclusive venue booking, our heritage setting and generous, spice-led food create a memorable shared occasion.
Our 120-seater restaurant offers an outdoor terrace, an enclosed conservatory, indoor dining and a private dining room for eight. Reserve a table or enquire about exclusive use of the venue. Groups of 15 or more can enjoy a customised shared lunch menu, while smaller groups dine à la carte.
With Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel next door, you can stay a little longer and continue your celebrations in the Kloof Street neighbourhood.
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Our 120-seater restaurant offers an outdoor terrace, an enclosed conservatory, indoor dining and a private dining room for eight. Reserve a table or enquire about exclusive use of the venue. Groups of 15 or more can enjoy a customised shared lunch menu, while smaller groups dine à la carte.
With Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel next door, you can stay a little longer and continue your celebrations in the Kloof Street neighbourhood.
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