I’ve lived here all my life and still get lost downtown. I blame the one-way streets, not my sense of direction.
When the original Posticino closed its doors in 2019, the kitchen didn’t disappear – it just condensed. Piccolo Posticino, translating to "little place," is the streamlined successor to that former sit-down favorite, stripping away the dining room and sea views to focus entirely on the food itself. This is now a strictly utilitarian operation: a front desk and a busy kitchen designed solely for takeaway and delivery. There are no tables to wait for and no reservations to manage. You simply place an order and collect the goods. Despite the smaller footprint, the kitchen produces a surprisingly wide menu that goes beyond standard takeaway pizza. While the thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas – topped with everything from ham and mushroom to spicy beef mince – are the primary draw, the chefs also send out full pasta dishes and mains. You can order oven-baked lasagna, penne al forno, or even veal schnitzel and calamari packed for travel. It functions as a reliable engine for Hout Bay residents who want the specific comfort of the old restaurant’s cooking without the restaurant experience. Regulars often add a bottle of the house chili oil to the order before carrying the stack of boxes home.
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