FAQ
Common questions answered
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our locations, hours, menu, and more. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch at lellosdeli@gmail.com.
Lello's Trattoria in Three Anchor Bay is open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30am–9pm and Sunday 8:30am–2pm (closed Monday). Lello's Caffé in De Waterkant is open Tuesday to Friday 8:30am–5pm and Saturday 8:30am–4pm (closed Sunday and Monday).
We have two locations in Cape Town. Lello's Trattoria is at 7 Penarth Road, Three Anchor Bay, and Lello's Caffé is at 5 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant.
No, we don't take reservations. We're counter service only — walk in, order at the counter, and grab your drinks from the deli fridge. It's casual and relaxed, just like eating at home.
Yes, we have multiple vegetarian and vegan items on our menu, including pasta and panini options. Look for the V (vegetarian) and VG (vegan) tags next to menu items.
Some of our items are gluten-free and are marked with a GF tag on the menu. If you have specific dietary concerns, please ask when ordering and we can advise on specific dishes.
Lello's was founded by the Turilli family, who also created Scarpetta. Lello's carries the same heritage of authentic Italian cooking in a more intimate trattoria and deli setting, with recipes passed down through three generations.
Yes, all items on our menu are available for takeaway. Order at the counter and take it to go.
We serve dark roast Italian-style espresso, custom-roasted specifically for Lello's. We only make Italian cappuccino, flat whites and cortados are swear words! Whether it's a classic espresso or cappuccino, every cup is made with care.
We can accommodate private dining arrangements. Contact us at lellosdeliorders@gmail.com or call 067 316 4335 to discuss your event.
Our Nonno Raffaello Turilli was affectionately known as 'Lello'. He is our late Italian grandfather who taught us the Italian way of life.
Lello's is our whole life. We're a family-run trattoria and espresso bar right here in Cape Town, built on roots that trace back to Rieti — a small town just outside Rome where our nonno Lello was born. We're completely obsessed with quality, sourcing the best local and imported Italian ingredients we can find. Drop by for 72-hour fermented Roman focaccia panini, fresh bronze-extruded pasta, our signature dark roast Italian espresso, or a couple of artisanal Italian cocktails.