Arnolds has won more friends than any other restaurant in Cape Town and enjoyed wide acclaim for its stunning breakfast. Founded in 1998 and located opposite the historic Mount Nelson Hotel, in Kloof Street, Arnolds has an outdoor seating area with magnificent views of Table Mountain as well as a warm, well-lit and romantic dining area.

Arnold Bettendorf has been in the Hospitality industry for the last 39 years, he started working in the restaurant business from the age of 14.

Arnold did his apprenticeship in some of the best hotels in Germany. He worked in Berlin and top hotels in London. He opened the Wild Coast Sun Casino and was responsible for the Food and Beverage operation there for 4 years.

Gold Manuel Nunes De Abreu, how is this for a name is Arnolds partner in the business. Mal, for short has been running restaurants for a long time in his life now. He is looking after a wife and 2 small children, a busy man, so, do not hassle him too much, the man has things to do, places to go to.

Arnold has been operating his own restaurants successfully for the last 30 years in Johannesburg and Cape Town. He enjoys dealing with customers in a relaxed but professional manner, and is known for stocking good quality, well matured wines.

On weekends, Arnolds arguably saves more lives than hospitals, serving good value and cheerful breakfasts from early in the morning until 5pm. At Arnolds nothing is a problem, just don't run away without paying the bill. Just pulling your leg.