TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Cielo Resto-lounge-bar

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"The place is out of this world you feel like you out of Sa,that's how beautiful it is and the food to die..."

Lobby Ramokolo

"Good day. I noticed all the bad comments here and felt the need to share my experience. I have been there a while ago and must say, the food was..."

Wimpie Bouillon

"Cielo is da best place to b at i enjoyed everything evn da service tnk..."

Ntombi Chisale

"The best and far most classy restaurant in the east rend,oh can I say Jo'burg.,very relaxing and refreshing,with the swift brez from the beach, let..."

Christopher Ree Khutlang

"Amazing food though preps took some time it was worth it ...Amazing vibe. ..we'll definitely come..."

Makonde Sidney Denga

"Asked for steaks rare and surprise surprise they were perfect! Impossible to find a restaurant on the East Rand that knows how to do rare steaks, but..."

Vicky Dippenaar Carney

"We celebrated Fathers Day at CIELO and had an awesome time. The service was fast and attentive, the food warm and absolutely..."

Reana Van Zyl

"Great place to get together with friends. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is fantastic. Not to mention the 'beach' right outside the front..."

Elaine Pretorius

"Thank you to the CIELO Team for the excellent service we received yesterday. Special mention to our waiter Christopher who went out of his way to..."

Tandi Potgieter

"Starters were beautifully plated and tasted good. the main course was not that great, but beautifully plated nonetheless. The Malva pudding dessert..."

TheGirlWithTheBlueHair

"Great and relaxing ambience. Lots of seating area options. However one of our meals was served almost cold, not sure if the serving plates are warmed..."

Patricia

"Ambiance awesome ,, food deliciously filling , very big (huge portions) ,drinks cucumber amd mint gin just to my liking had me going home in a very..."

Matlhodi Refiloe Tsololi

"Recently had lunch at Cielo, I expected more of the decor and vibe, but the food was good.I had the spicy Lamb Pie which is a phyllo dish which..."

Lindel

"Perfect setting and atmosphere, I could chill there whole day. The outdoor area is huge enough to book for an event. The burger had the perfect..."

Jody Mthethwa

"We have been here 3 times, not a single complaint! The cocktails are amazing, fresh and crispy! The food is definitely created with love and a..."

Adel Smith

"The entire complex is huge and this restaurant has lots of different seating options, including a beach bar next to the lake (it has a Mediterranean..."

Heidi Bantam

"Had an amazing time at Cielo with my girls yesterday, chilled vibes, music was on point the place keeps getting better & better each time I go, the..."

Lelo

"Good service great ambience and Oreo Cheesecake to die for! Lounging in the waterside beach front is a blast. Love the Mediterranean feel and mood!..."

Gawie Geldenhuys

"Loved everything, except the sausage on the platter! Sucked that we couldn't enjoy everything by the lake. Can the cocktails also just come in the..."

Moleboheng Mockena Annaliza LizZ-gal

"Lovely place. Will be back soon. Hope they maintain the clean fresh beach lookThe food was great. Service is quick. The ambience and setup is..."

Connie Boshielo

"Food is very exclusive and excellent!Slightly pricey but overall very good food. Also has a nice , young vibe and beautiful interior and..."

Fabiana

"We went here for dinner during the week and it was pretty empty. The restaurant has a lovely setting and I think it's much nicer as a sundowner spot...."

Santhuri

"This is NOT only a quick bites sort of place, it has the most amazing food! We were fortunate enough to be here on a cold night, so it was not too..."

Tamara De Kock

"Very nice ambience. The food delicious and very good wine. Definitely a restaurant I'll come back to.Bravo!!! We enjoyed very much. See you soon..."

Martina Domenichini

"Best atmosphere! We decided to have a few drinks here @ Cielo during the weekend. This restaurant is vibey with a great view overlooking..."

Nishkalen Ramsunder

"This place is amazing. Went there late afternoon on a Saturday. I was really impressed with the vibe there. The sand on the beach was clean and the..."

Mieke

"A friend and I decided to go out for high tea. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Cielo does one for R85 a person. The presentation was..."

Lara Nicholls

"I've had this place on my to do list for a while and thanks to restaurant week we decided to make a booking. Who knew that we had a gem of a place..."

The Food Musketeer

"I’ve been here twice now, once at night and once in the morning.Both times had a unique and different atmosphere. Night: view of the..."

Catherine Au

"We were welcomed very warmly by the host at the door and were told that we could choose any table that was free. The decor and modern and relaxed...."

Andrew

"Wow!where does one start..from service , food , wine, atmosphere, decor...you are transported to the Mediterranean. An amazing experience! We will..."

Dimitri Spanos

"Very nice place. Beautiful setting right next to the lake. A bit difficult to get there if you don't know the area. Only one bad thing was the fruit..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"Great breakfast experience. Friendly staff members. Good value for money. Yummy coffee. Nice beach feeling. It's definitely worth a try. ..."

Neill Van Tonder

"Food fabulous. Although the portions were small, they were not undersized. Food is prepared with pride and presented very well, and sometimes you..."

Christine Van Staden

"We visited the establishment once prior to scope it out and book for a surprise 21st birthday party. On the first visit the seating service was good..."

Shaun Manie Vermaak

"Great Atmosphere! Food Just above average, friendly service! Relaxed environment! Only negative comment is prices are very expensive for the portion..."

Shane Clark

"Where do we begin..... chilled yet vibey atmosphere coupled with amazing service from management and waiters. Topped only by the out of this world..."

Jp Cronje

"Great food, beautiful decor, lovely ambience and great service, awesome place, will definitely go there again. ..."

Angela Gunn

"Awesome department lunch, the waiters were very accommodating and allowed us to have fun, be loud in our own space and just be ourselves. Being a..."

Katz

"It's a very wonderful place, with a cool atmosphere, we enjoyed though our food arrived 30minute late, besides its a cool..."

Tiisetso Cynthia Moraba

"Lovely atmosphere near the lake. Amazing lighting coming in from the restaurant. Nice little swinging chair for..."

Amy Mabala

"Their food🥰👌🏽 The area has this beach feeling because of the sand and colour coordination on furniture. There is a nice breeze from the..."

PRISCILLA MATLAKALA (PRISCILLA TRAVEL SA)

"Great ambiance and vibe. Only issue when it's parked toilets are an issue. But definitely a place to be whether with friends or as a couple. Oh!..."

Charmaine Baardman

"It was a nice place to visit. Nice chilled vibes. The mocktails I had were not so nice ended up drinking cranberry. The food was nice it didn't..."

Sinethemba Mlotshwa

"What a lovely setting!!! The vibe just takes you in. Outdoor seating parted enough for privacy and to adhere to Covid-19 Regulations. Foods..."

Lisa James

"the place is so beautiful but their service 👎 waited 45 minutes for drinks the food we ended up cancelling the order because it was 2hours of..."

Philisiwe Masondo

"We hosted a bachelorette at Cielo and the waiter was friendly and fast with service. Everybody loved the food. The wild mushroom risotto was..."

Genevieve

"Situated besides a bed of water, the restaurant is very fancy and clean. I love the general look of the place. The food was also really good we had a..."

Haseena Saley Craigie

"A real gem of an establishment on the edge of the Benoni lake. A beautiful view and colorfully furnished; makes for an awesome break from the usual..."

Ryan Barnard

"Mediterranean restaurant with a great beautiful view. With a beach where you can spend the day basking under the sun, on powder fine, white sand or..."

Lerato Malapane

"A wonderful vibe The service could be better, the waitress we had left us for a long time and people who came after us were served before..."

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