New Cape Town Italian eatery strictly for carnivores

Giorgio Nava, well known chef and proprietor of Cape Town’s award winning 95 Keerom, is spreading his Milanese flair with the opening of his second signature restaurant – Carne SA – situated directly opposite 95’s front door in Keerom Street.
Dedicated entirely to meat as is evident from its Italian name, Carne SA is a carnivore’s paradise serving a unique offering of the finest cuts of Romagnola beef, Dorper lamb and game. read more

“It has taken us a long time to develop this space for our meat restaurant as we wanted to create something exceptional from both a design and quality viewpoint that would have longevity and style to match our food,” said an elated Giorgio whose meticulous attention to detail delayed the opening by almost a year.

Carne SA’s singular split level concept and Italian butcher shop design, create a vibrant after work meeting place with the modish bar lounge serving a wide range of wines by the glass as the focal point, and the ultra-contemporary 70-seater restaurant below.

The design, inspired by the building’s original construction of wood and steel interiors, are melded with elements found in a traditional Italian butchery such as Carrara marble surfaces, butcher blocks, the retro-style Italian meat slicer and solid oak tables. Sleek original Philippe Starck chairs and stylish Italian bathroom fittings juxtaposed against raw wood finishes add an ultra-modern touch to this trendy basement space.

The menu – printed on original Italian butcher’s paper – offers a wide selection of classic Italian fare and introduces new meat alternatives to well-known 95 Keerom favourites such as tongue carpaccio and the signature slow baked lamb ravioli. Traditional dishes such as Bollito Misto, a rare north Italian speciality of mixed boiled meats, underlines the absolute authenticity of the menu.

Followers of Giorgio’s cuisine, are familiar with his unflinching use of only the finest, freshest ingredients, serving vegetables grown specially for his restaurant.