Urban Playground

Restaurant4.7 (359 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

37 dishesmenu read 5 Novurbanplayground.capetown

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Al Fresco

Wed–Sat 12h00–22h00 (last order 20h30, kitchen closes 21h30)

Mains

  • Pork Vindaloo Bunny ChowR180

    Served with yoghurt, vegetable pickle and a Cape Malay salsa

    Likely dairy

  • Maitland – Masala Steak SandwichR170

    Masala beef, fries, fresh salad and grated cheese served on our toasted white loaf

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Russian – Beef StroganoffR195

    Thinly sliced lightly stewed beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms with sour cream and paprika

    Likely dairy

  • Mediterranean – VegR140

    Roasted butternut, marrow and Swiss chard with hummus and pesto

    VeganLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Bangkok – KaengR140

    Thai green chicken curry

  • Lebanese – Spicy Chargrilled Lamb KoftaR165

    Tomato, fresh mint, red onion, balsamic vinegar, red pepper yoghurt and fresh coriander

    Likely dairy

Mains

Wed–Sat 12h00–22h00 (last order 20h30, kitchen closes 21h30)
  • Maitland Masala Steak SandwichR170

    Masala beef, fried egg, chips and grated cheese served between our toasted white loaf

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lebanese Spicy Chargrilled Lamb KoftaR165

    Tomato, fresh mint, red onion, balsamic vinegar, red pepper yoghurt and fresh coriander. Served on our home-made Urban flatbread and a side…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Whole Peking Duck (Served Carved) – Sit Down Only

    Cured in our very own Duck room, then slow roasted and carved. Served with 20 oriental pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber and spring onion…

    Likely gluten

  • Thai Pork BellyR260

    Prik Nam Pla and sticky rice with stir-fried vegetables in a mushroom soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Whole Eisbein (1.4kg – 1.5kg)

    Sous vide and roasted pork shank with parsley mashed potato, our pickled purple sauerkraut and German mustard

  • Cuckoo at Its Best (500g)R145

    Crumbed chicken wings served with fries and chili mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    Lamb shank, couscous with chick pea, pickled limes, olives, peppers, yoghurt and roast butternut and marrow

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hanoi PhoR160

    A traditional glass noodle, aromatic chicken soup with flash-fried veg and fresh coriander

  • Ho Chi Minh Lãu (Hot Pot for Two)R280

    Slowly stewed pork shoulder, trotter and loin hot pot with a spicy broth infused with ginger, lemon grass, morning glory and tamarind…

Extras

  • Portion of FriesR50
  • Fiesta Fries (Bacon or Pastrami)R120

    Double portion fries loaded with a mushroom and bacon sauce, topped with gratinated cheese

    Likely dairy

Pizza

Wed–Sat 12h00–22h00 (last order 20h30, kitchen closes 21h30)
  • MargaritaR125

    Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, herb pesto and fresh basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sticky PorkR160

    Pulled pork with Amasi cream cheese and fresh coriander

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ham & MushroomR160

    Topped with shaved ham and sautéed button mushrooms

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • VeggieR150

    Roasted butternut, courgette and Swiss chard with basil pesto and wild rocket

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • The RockyR160

    Shaved pastrami, olives, ricotta and spring onions

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian ChickenR160

    Roasted chicken with chargrilled pineapple and BBQ sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Starters – Tapas

Wed–Sat 12h00–22h00 (last order 20h30, kitchen closes 21h30)
  • Greek Mezze Board for 2R250

    Dolmades, falafel, feta and olives, balsamic tomatoes, Baba ghanoush, red pepper yoghurt, with four mini flatbreads and a Mediterranean…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bobotie Spring RollsR75

    Beef bobotie spring rolls served with an apricot and Amazi dip

    Likely gluten

  • Mexican Ceviche TacoR140

    2 hard-shell tacos with fresh hake ceviche, shaved crispy veg, a chili yoghurt, fresh salsa and guacamole

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • West Coast Mussel BiryaniR110

    Aromatic Cape Malay rice with steamed black mussels and a lemon parsley emulsion

    Likely shellfish

  • Japanese Tofu BoatsR140

    Smoked tofu, teriyaki mushroom duxelles served in a gem lettuce cup

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Gugs Boerie, Pap & ChakalakaR95

    South Africa's famous beef sausage with maize meal and a spicy tomato relish

  • Chicken Feet – Simply WalkieR80

    Sous vide and panko crumbed chicken feet with a chili mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Italian Ostrich CarpaccioR120

    Bruschetta with peppered ostrich carpaccio, balsamic and coriander salsa

    Likely gluten

  • Mrs Balls Cape Baby KingklipR125

    Oven roasted darné bone in, drizzled with Mrs Balls Chutney and fresh thyme, served with pickled ginger and garlic emulsion

    Likely fish

  • Crispy Crackling SaladR120

    Crispy pork crackling with sautéed Asian veg, topped with fresh mint, basil and chilli

  • Tunisian MadfounaR165

    A traditional oxtail and Swiss chard stew with meatballs and roasted-steamed bread

    Likely gluten

  • Woodstock SamosaR90

    Deep fried triangular pastries stuffed with a chili smoked snoek filling, served with a pineapple and tomato jam

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Italian CrespoliniR120

    Pancake pinwheels filled with a 3 cheese béchamel and sundried tomatoes, together with fresh cream, gratinated with parmesan dust, fresh…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Da Nang Pork FingersR115

    Fermented Vietnamese pork fingers with a spicy bamboo dip

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressCoronation Rd, Van Wyk St, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant
Phone+27 82 337 6240
Websiteurbanplayground.capetown
Google rating4.7 from 359 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from urbanplayground.capetown
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday12pm–11pm
  • Thursday12pm–11pm
  • Friday12pm–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–11pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Urban Playground

Does Urban Playground have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Urban Playground coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Urban Playground open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 12pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–11pm. Friday: 12pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–11pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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