TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated September 2024

The Victorian Secret

85/100 (1780 ratings)

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"Luuuurv this place!! Ambiance is so lovely and the decor is exquisite.... The menu changes every now and then so you cant have the same thing twice,..."

LeNé Booyse

"What a stunning place this is!! I've celebrated my 21st with some close friends and family here over the weekend and everything from service up to..."

Corien Corneelsen

"We had the most delightful morning!!!! Will definitely be going back😀 My mom in law celebrated her birthday and she was so spoilt by the chef. The..."

Leigh-Anne Anderson

"Had a delicious breakfast with Les and Sandy, their beautiful daughter Claire who is dating my son Struan, and my husband, Stewart.. It was a lovely..."

Margie Campbell

"Thank you Chantel for the yummy Macarons today... I'd planned to post a pretty pic, but unfortunately the were sooooo good they had all been eaten..."

Tamara Skye Matthews

"What a wonderful afternoon spent at The Victorian Secret. The food was absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our..."

Jeanine Dowie Wills

"As always the food and customer service was exceptional .. Just miss the Banting cauliflower rosti which is no longer on the menu. Thanks for the..."

Denise Davies Minnaar

"I cannot find words to describe how happy my family and I were with the service we got. We had a luncheon on the 27th May and what a blast we..."

Thantaswa Anovuyo Dolonga

"It is a pleasure to enjoy a good light meal at the Victorian Secret with friendly waitresses. All dessert is so..."

Sandra Gaitskill

"Oh wow, words fails me. What an awesome place, the experience is just on another level. Thank you..."

Lebogang Martha Nyakale

"What a treat, it was such a lovely surprise, we absolutely loved our visit here and will definitely be back, the lattes and cappuccinos were..."

Megan Leigh Merrifield

"If you're looking for something a bit different in a great setting outdoors, this is the place :-) Great food and excellent..."

Janita Vermeulen

"Thank you to Chantel and Les for an awesome high tea yesterday!! Worth every cent and..."

Mark Hogarth

"Thank you so much Chantel for my amazing gluten free birthday cake. This was very special as my husband could enjoy this amazing cake with me on my..."

Storm Cheetham Botha

"Went there for a baby shower very recently. This little place in Benoni, has a very relaxing environment with very friendly staff. The macaroons are..."

Loveroffood

"In the area for post parkrun breakfast we decided to head to Victorian secret ,the premises is beautiful as well as interior .I had Queen Victoria..."

A Foodie Travels

"Hi I love Victorian Secret, but was disappointed with their scones the other day. They are smaller and not as light as they used to be. I also..."

Karen Kleve-Abrams

"Love the ambiance, friendly staff good food and a great place to have baby and bridal 🚿 had a very wonderful time there and really enjoyed their..."

Munyai Mulalo Hope

"Love the ambience and decor and friendly staff. The bakery next door is wonderful... The food is of high standard and beautifully presented. The..."

Robyn Brown

"The service was a bit sub optimal. Waitrons did not check on the meal, and waitress had to be found when things were needed. The food was..."

Keabetsoe Phello

"Wife and I love this place. It’s our favourite breakfast nookie and just down the road which doesn’t help the cholesterol. Great cakes, great..."

George Eire

"Great ambience but the scones are the star of the section. Good service. Friendly staff. Lovely place and will definitely be back again. Even my..."

Chanene Ablett

"We recently took our daughter and a few of her friends out for a princess themed tea party/Breakfast at The Victorian Secret, they went out of their..."

VisZA

"So charming!! The Victorian secret serves up delightful meals that are satisfying. The restaurant is located in an old Victorian house in Benoni. The..."

Chiv

"Such a beautiful little spot in the heart of Benoni. Delicious food and great service. The atmosphere is just as nice! The setting is quaint and..."

Nicole Coutinho

"Had an absolutely wonderful experience here ! 👌🏼Amazing food , great service and a lovely ambiance. Everything we ordered was..."

Fabiana

"The Victorian atmosphere is pleasant and inviting, the food wasn't bad and the quality and preparation of the food are excellent just lacking in..."

Derick Roodt

"The venue is gorgeous and easy to find. There isn't enough parking though. I booked months in advance for mother's day and confirmed several times...."

Cherise Vogt

"This little coffee shop nestled in the heart of Benoni town provides an incredibly high standard of baked goods. I do feel like that luxury comes a..."

Chris Rafael

"Set in a magnificent old victorian house in the suburb of Western Extention in Benoni this quaint cafe/patisserie is definitely worth a visit. There..."

Jeff Siepman

"Love, love, love this special little place - not your average coffee shop / café!! I have only ever had good experiences here. The staff are super..."

Candice De Alcantara

"...what a lovely hidden gem in the heart of Benoni, great food awesome service, already planning my return to another worthwhile meal, with flavors..."

Johnny Orijona

"We had lunch today at this truly lovely cafe. The outside eating area was really comfortable and we were able to smoke which was great -you can relax..."

Peter

"The Victorian Secret is truly a well kept secret, hidden away in a suburb of Benoni. The food, ambience and service make it well worth the drive out..."

B4r3nd

"We had a Zomato voucher for another restaurant just around the corner but when we arrived there, they had no power so couldn't serve brekkies...."

Marc Schmidt

"What a cute little restaurant! I had an amazing lunch here over the weekend enjoying the fresh air on a spring day! I ate the chicken pot pie which..."

Caitlin Hanck

"A lovely quaint little place. Breakfast took 2 hours because we were then tempted to try their desserts. Which didn't disappoint. Presentation was..."

Michelle North

"Had a ladies brunch with family this morning and had the most amazing first experience! Their flat bread dishes and chicken pot pie is absolutely..."

Demi Rae

"I think this place can fall under the hidden gem category. Very well done. Clean food. Friendly staff. Good croud also little hidden gem. The kids..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"We stopped here after lunch for some coffee and cake and it was lovely. The rest of the menu looks quite limited but the confectionery we ordered was..."

Laura Brewer

"The Victorian Secret is like a little getaway! Lovely scenery and the desert was wonderful. We had macaroons and a chocolate brownie. The macaroons..."

Micaela Rodrigues

"Really top class pastry chef. The macaroons are world class. I bought cupcakes for my sons birthday and was blown away by the taste the freshness and..."

Lliam

"They get a few stars for trying. Have bought from the bakery a few times. Have even had coffee there. The food is okay. The setting is pretty..."

Saaleha Bhamjee

"Went here for a ladies lunch. The venue is beautiful, old vintage vibes with British humor on the menus and classic interior aesthetic. The exterior..."

Angie

"So this is the second time I've decided to experience the,"Garden"...so the ambience and atmosphere has been tweaked slightly with a couple of new..."

Emile Schindehutte

"I blame my sweet tooth for the regular trips I take to The Victorian Secret 🙊 Catch ups with school friends, indulgence in macarons,..."

Kirst Talbot

"I love this place! A regular breakfast haunt for me. Sit indoors in winter near a welcoming fire, or outdoors in the warmer weather. Order the 'Allo..."

Bradley Lutz

"I scanned through the reviews posted on the The Victorian Secret and had a complete different experience. I personally loved the menu and the layout...."

Chokker

"Hosted a 60th birthday party here recently. The high tea menu is beautifully presented and very filling. A lovely variety of sweet and savory. The..."

Jacquelise

"Oh my word Where I begin Food on restaurant side is really good and the cake and pastry shop next door is to die for Awesome ambience and lovely..."

Tamarin Temblett

"Lovely little spot for coffee and a treat, delicious variety of baked goods with no sugar/flour options also available. Cappuccino was really good,..."

Michelle Rocke

"They sell the best pie I have ever had! Very unique with its savoury scone topping! A very nice place to visit for a nice relaxing and time..."

Rachel Dunne

"I need to get hold of Oxford to update their dictionary. I can not get the right word to describe this blissful nostalgic girly day my daughters and..."

Sharon du Toit

"Wow... A beautiful garden setting with a delicious bakery! The food is amazing The macarons are to die for. The service is excellent. 100%..."

Gillian

"What a wonderful breakfast experience. We enjoyed it and so did our..."

Nicole Kleinsmidt

"Wonderful place. Great vibe about it . First time there and it was lovely . Went to wedding reception in the evening and it was outside and very..."

Delta Ralph

"Beautiful place. Great food. Dog friendly and they have Pup cakes and Donuts for dogs, made of unseasoned carrot cake, plain yogurt and crispy bacon..."

Frikkie Prinsloo

"Was there for a birthday. This hidden antique house is a jewel not to be missed. You experience the ambiance of the victorian era the moment you step..."

Louise Van der Linde

"The place is absolutely stunning, it has the perfect vintage set up. The little bakery is just amazing, lovely desserts and friendly staff. The food..."

Vaneshree Pillai

"Beautiful vintage setting and food was delicious, with fresh bread baked at their bakery. They also offer a wide variety of gin. The Artisan bakery..."

Debs_ H

"We had an birthday event in the Lavender Room. And it was soo special and they were very helpfull and very fast with the orders. They have unique..."

Steffen M. “Shtaffen” Engelbrecht

"Found them at the Bedfordview Night Market and so happy I found them here so I can visit them again, Salted Caramel cake was amazing aswell at the..."

Jawwaad Le Grange

"Definitely one of our favourite local destinations! Quiet, homely coffee shop in a beautiful setting, with a unique menu of delicious goodies. The..."

Tiago Nazareth

"The Victorian Secret is undoubtably a hidden gem in the neighbourhood. The service is world class and the food promises to not disappoint. The quaint..."

Devon Llywellyn

"What an awesome, quaint place. The scones were scrumptious, melt in your mouth, hot and fresh out of the oven. Would love to try other items on their..."

Debbie Rabie

"Nice food and service, although a bit expensive. We have been multiple times and have not been let down once. Will definitely visit..."

Wandré Grobler

"Have been meaning to visit the Victorian Secret for quite a while, and I was pleased with the great food, service and hospitality. The food is of a..."

Gregg Mulzack

"Such a lovely little spot with a beautiful garden. A peaceful and relaxing environment. The food is absolutely delicious, especially their baked..."

Erin Stuart

"Lovely tea garden and very nice atmosphere. Will definitely see me again. Only had coffee but confectionery goods looks..."

Maureen Kruger

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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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