An immersive marine fine dining experience in Cape Town, South Africa, helmed by three-Michelin-starred Chef Ángel León, focusing on ocean-inspired and sustainable seafood cuisine.
Ángel León, widely known as 'el Chef del Mar' (the Chef of the Sea), is celebrated for his groundbreaking and experimental approach to seafood, utilizing often-overlooked marine ingredients to create innovative...
Last updated: 6/30/2026, 6:42:42 PM
Amura by Ángel León is an innovative marine fine dining experience located within the luxurious Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. It represents the first international venture for the renowned Spanish 'Chef of the Sea,' Ángel León, outside of his home country. The concept is described as a 'journey of two seas' or a 'marine love letter from Cádiz to Cape Town,' blending Spanish culinary artistry with the rich marine bounty of South Africa. The restaurant is noted for its stunning design and pioneering culinary philosophy.
Customers describe the food as exceptional, technically brilliant, flavour-forward, and genuinely innovative. The overall experience is highlighted by a world-class team and stunning restaurant design, making it an extraordinary debut in Cape Town's fine dining scene.
Chef Ángel León is widely known as the 'Chef of the Sea' and is celebrated for his groundbreaking work with marine ingredients, including using plankton in his dishes. His flagship restaurant, Aponiente, in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, holds three Michelin stars. Amura in Cape Town marks a significant expansion of his culinary vision to an international audience.
The restaurant is open for lunch from Friday to Sunday, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Dinner service is available Monday to Sunday, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
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