It's a small place with very friend;y and knowledgeable staff. The open kitchen provides a lot of entertainment if you are seated near by. We ordered the 5 course chefs menu with the wine pairing. We were set to our WOWS on every course. Not...just the food but the wine pairings were completely on point. We never felt rushed, even though we had the 9PM sitting. The staff were very attentive but not to intrusive. We are definitely going back!More

Our first time here. We were blown away by the friendly staff- special marks for Danny & Chloe. And the fabulous food. I enjoyed the tasting meal while my husband went a la carte. The presentation was incredible and SO creative, Cant say enough about...the food. The Humdog was fun. This is now my favourite restaurant. Can’t wait for my next visit!!More

We did the chef's tasting menu and it was incredible. The service was excellent, and the cocktails were delicious.

Restaurants which take young diners seriously have always impressed me. My experience dinning with my family at Pluvio — my son, daughter-in-law & two grandchildren, nine & 13 —in Ucluelet — the ocean village on Canada’s West Coast — showed Pluvio was one such restaurant....Now Pluvio has a special three-course menu for those 12& under, ending with the sublime sticky toffee pudding. Pluvio — well-known for its adventurous culinary endeavors; its commitment to the local; creative decor and linguistic turns — does not just call it the “Kids Menu” but rather a menu for “Little Pluviophiles “ indicating with that they see children as important guests. It starts with a cheese waffle dish, has a choice of short ribs or a scallop dish, as the main,& then that glorious ending of sticky toffee, a favourite from childhood well into adulthood. It is 40$ for the trio. Pluvio has a three-course menu for adults at 85$ — with many choices in each category of “beginning”, “middle” & ending. It also offers a five-course menu for 160$ with wine pairings, & 105$ for just the food. It has a good wine, beer & cocktail list. Pluvio is owned by a husband & wife team, with Warren in the kitchen & Lily at the front end. Reservations are key to getting in to experience this wonderful combination of great food, exceptional service & wonderful surroundings. It is open daily from 5:30 pm to 9pm. It also has a few rooms attached, which, too, have a booking system. I took my very young son to what was then, arguably, the best Italian restaurant in Cape Town, located in the ocean neighborhood of Sea Point. Its owner/chef Poggi, a culinary legend, & who gave his name to the restaurant, came out of the kitchen to serve the Spaghetti Bolognese my son had ordered — & then proceeded to show him the perfect Italian way to eat those tricky, long Italian noodles. After that great eating experience, given with care & respect, my son remains a big fan of Spaghetti Bolognese. Like anything, talents & abilities need to be nurtured early. Educating children’s palates is a noble endeavor. Posted by S FullerMore

We absolutely loved our experience at Pluvio! It's intimate and the food was outstanding. We even made a few small off menu requests that were met with exuberance by the team. I have some food allergies as well and this was no problem at all....5/5 stars! We cannot wait to go back again!!More

Thanks guys! Always amazing flavours, lovely service, sourced quality food and all your hard work that goes into every meal is appreciated and savoured. A true gem and the best restaurant on the Island.

The tasting menu with wine pairing was outstanding. We were given little extras--beautifully presented "snacks" before the first course, and a very fun and delicious "treasure hunt" at the end. The entire experience was so imaginative and carefully thought out. Each presentation was unique, whimsical,...and ultimately nothing sort of sensual. The pairings were perfect. The food was delicious. I can't say enough about Pluvio. Go as soon as you can, book well in advance, and have the tasting menu with pairings. Warren Barr and Lily Verney-Downey are on their way up.More