Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bloemfontein
13 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Pizza is absolutely incredible and the best vibe to go along with it! I'd definitely recommend to..."
Kirsten Nel
"Great new place, friendly service....BUT.....delicious..."
Heloise Gerber Scheepers
"Nice pizza base, lovely crust. I really enjoyed the slice I..."
Suhelen Grotius
"Awesome new spot
Very friendly service �
Great authentic NY Pizza... keep it..."
Donovan Mac Kenzie
"Seriously good..."
Monique Schroeder
"Beste Pizza is 17 jaar! WELL..."
Madri Wiegand
"I always crave these pizzas! awesome and friendly staff. well priced..."
Leila Smith
"Definitely has the best pizza in town, the staff is friendly and the waiting time is shorter than expected for a place that sells huge pizza with a..."
Emily Makau
"Awesome experience much better than other pizza Nice..."
Damian Botha
"Great pizza and heavy metal music. Always worth it..."
Vincent Motsatse
"This is a small yet efficient Pizza joint. It is available on the Mr D app. It also sells some beverages as an add-on. Their pizza is affordable and..."
SIPHE ZENANI
"Awesome pizza 🍕👌 international jack of the all trade pizza nice and..."
Morebudi Jacob Serengoane
"This is unlike your typical pizza restaurant. The pizza's are huge and delicious. They have ready made slices to choose from or you can order your..."
Elke Senekal
"Great concept. You don't have to buy a whole pizza and the slices are propper NY size. One slice will probably be enough ..two and you're..."
Mariétte Pretorius
"The service was very good, and the pizza there is very delicious and flexible😅❤. Another thing I loved is that the place is very nice and..."
Kgalaletso Letsoalo
"Pizza here is absolutely delicious and very friendly service. Definitely..."
nicole thirboan
"Amazing little pizza joint in Bloem. The pizzas are made with the freshest ingredients and they make pizza pies..."
Dania Chughtai
"Friendly service, good pizza, would..."
Hagan Manthe
"Just absolutely amazing! Love this place! Pizza is authentic and unlike any other in town! Great friendly staff and the are open till 2am almost..."
Dirk van Schalkwyk
"Just wish the store would expand and get bigger so we could have the choice of having gatherings inside the store while enjoying there..."
Rainy
"I have never been to New York, but this is what I can imagine the Pizza's there taste like. Massive slices and a LOT of..."
Bardo Du Plooy
"Amazing employees, amazing pizza!! Wish we had this in JHB but the lovely lady who assisted me reckons they are looking for sites so I'm hopeful......"
Keshav Baboolal
"Love their pizza! Best place to stop when you are heading home after a night..."
Martmarie Swanepoel Joubert
"Great atmosphere, such friendly staff and amazing pizza slices. Once you find your favourite pizza nothing else will..."
Jelapeno with Cheese Samosas Crumbed Mushrooms Etc
Gnocchi
Burger and fries
seafood platter
Mushroom Risotto
alfredo pasta
Gourmet Beef Burger
Sit down
Asian
French
Mediterranean
Spanish
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an absolute experience to enjoy the evening at The Blue Gem! Simon and his team goes above and beyond to make the visit as memorable as..."
Cara-Lee Joubert
"We recently had the pleasure of dining at the Blue Gem Restaurant at the Preller Square. This charming restaurant offers a relaxing ambiance. The..."
Carl Viloria
"Had a really nice time at the blue gem, they have really great food and the service was splendid. It is also not that expensive considering what you..."
Bennie Botha
"Our dream wedding became a reality as Simon created a fairytale venue overwhelming all your senses. It felt completely as if we stepped into another..."
morne smith
"Beautiful restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very formal feel but very relaxed. Service was top notch and we all loved our food. Highly..."
Noah Vaughan
"I had such an amazing time 😍The atmosphere, food, staff…. Everything was just amazing! Thank you so much for your superb service 😊…The Blue..."
Dikeledi Bojang
"What an amazing evening and first time Blue Gem experience.
10 out 5 🌟 experience.
Owner present and staff at your every need.
#birthday #venue..."
Dustin Cunningham
"Wow. Beautiful Place indeed. December is our favorite time to visit Bloemfontein and the Blue Gem is our newly found Gem in Bloemfontein..."
Imbongi _Thamsanqa Mlungwana
"Thank you to Simon & his team for hosting us last night for the RWC Final. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and..."
Il Suo Girasole
"It's beautiful and very calming. The bathroom is my favorite part, friendly staff and good food.
The sause my friend ordered had hair inside though..."
Rinae Tshilambavhunwa
"It was an awsome experience the waiter did so much efford he was friendly, well manered and the food was to die for. I highly recomment The Blue..."
Renette Carstens
"What a gem in the heart of Bloemfontein. An amazing atmosphere. This restaurant is split into two sides: the quiet restaurant and the much louder..."
Vera Khumalo
"I enjoyed two dinners at this restaurant. The atmosphere is out of this world. Very modern and trendy. The owner is very friendly and committed to..."
Annalien du Plessis
"I loved everything about this place. Their service was exceptional 👏. Their food was scrumptious 😋. The ambiance was perfect.
I can safely..."
Kay Sebeela
"Everything on point, very elegant, very Romantic atmosphere.. The food, the drinks are absolutely deliciouso..
The owner, the waiters, the managers..."
Charlize Van Staden
"An absolutely wonderful classy elegant vibe. 5 out of 5 for the owner and staff. Blue Gem is a perfect restaurant for a night of spoiling yourselves..."
Beverley Baksa
"Very nice place to have a romantic dinner, you can sit for hours on the comfortable chairs and enjoy the Decor and ambient music. Food was delicious..."
White Chocolate and Pecan Praline Mousse with Limoncello
Snails
Blue Cheese Salad with Fig Preserve and Pecan Nuts
Pesto
Fish
Craft Beer
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited Bella 2 nights in a row for birthday dinners. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere always warm and inviting, and the staff super friendly..."
Lize Van Den Heever
"Born and bred in Durban I have eaten many curries in my lifetime and I can say 100% hands down this was the most delicious vegan curry I have ever..."
Natalie Le Roux
"Great vibe, great service and above all great food!! Would recommend anyone in a heartbeat!!! Amazing..."
Lee Chamahiya Ngwira
"Absolutely my go-to place in Bloem for night time shenanigans and malarkey. Best place to meet people and just kuier. Food is high quality, staff is..."
Bonita Nieuwoudt Steenkamp
"My fiance and I would love to thank the amazing team at Bella casa for making our engagement very very special ,it was a night neither of us will..."
Gavin Minnie
"I was thinking to write a comprehensive review, but I really just need three words.....Black Beast Steak. It is the best steak in Bloemfontein,..."
Jan-G Vermeulen
"My favourite, favourite restaurant! Lekker kos! Elke keer is ons so tevrede! Die feit dat jy op banting is en nogtans hier kan eet is 'n bonus! En my..."
Adrie Cole
"Wonderful! Food was fantastic and our waiter, Thami, made it even..."
Denny Bahm
"Lovely restaurant
Good food sadly didn’t take a photo of it because I was very hungry and will definitely be back to give review and photos of the..."
Christiaan Cloete
"My wife chose this restaurant to commemorate our 20th wedding anniversary. Wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable staff, pet-friendliness for our..."
Eugene Seegers
"Great ...our waitres was very help full a realy people person thank you..."
Franna Herbst
"Loved this little gem. What a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious. Sharon was an amazing server, with a sunny personality. I would recommend..."
Marinda Spolander
"This place is truly a hidden Gem . Particularly if you enjoy dining at places with great aesthetic ! This always a new beautiful corner to uncover..."
Vincent Motsatse
"Bela Casa is a very nice Italian restaurant. It is cosy and intimate. I really recommend it if you want nice food and great..."
Lerato Lehoko
"Finally got to visit this legendary Bloemfontein gem! Great atmosphere, friendly service, and excellent..."
Bianca Pelser
"Some items we had to order 2 to 3 times before we received it. Other customers were very friendly...makes one feel at home. Parma Chicken dish was..."
Dana Botjes
"We were just passing through Bloem and needed to stop for dinner, didn’t realize we would have such a fantastic experience.
Sharon was our..."
Robin Vermeulen
"Authentic Italian. Good vibe. Very popular, so you should book. I had mushroom and truffle risotto which was delicious. Pizza great, and my partner..."
Cathy Milner
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bella Casa Restaurant truly offers an unparalleled dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance..."
Jomar Osler (Jomar)
"The service was good. The waiter was really helpful with getting things to us but he failed to disclose that some things were paid for. The drinks..."
Oshellah
"Fine quality reastaurant. The staffs are very..."
S M
"Funky venue with a small menu, very popular. Weekends you won't get in without booking. My son recommends all the desserts as exceptional. I had a..."
hetta pieterse
"Special occasion, they rised to the occasion. Thanks. Great food. Sharon was just..."
Dennis Van Vreden
"Great place amazing staff nd delicious food...manager is a lovely person...good company when she's around loved their pork loin ribs...small but..."
Peter Ntoi
"As a lone traveler staying in the city one night, it's great to have a solo meal at a place with genuinely friendly and attentive staff - made my..."
David Robertson
"Don’t miss Bella Casa if you have to lunch in Bloem. Great atmosphere, service and food. Not the most traditional Italian menu, but the quality and..."
"Best value money can buy!! The biltong, avo and feta pizza is to die for and the lunch special is a real winner. Always a tasty treat and an..."
Kirst Talbot
"Kerdoni's is a lovely venue in Bloemfontein. They exceeded all expectations....The food was simply amazing and the service not too shabby..."
Marentia Van Kasterop
"Staff was very friendly and attentive. Decor is average, chicken liver starter is average, pizza is average. There are better options in Bloem for..."
"A very lovely restaurant. Excellent for birthday celebrations or just simply eating out with your friends. There’s a calm and relaxing atmosphere..."
Lungile
"Lovely restaurant. Italian menu with good fish options. Great wine list. Ambiance on fleek. Love music on a Friday night - option to sit near..."
Amy Lombard
"We ate at the Woodland Hills boulevard restaurant, the food was delicious, uncomplicated, fresh ingredients prepared by a chef who knows how to be..."
Vanessa Armstrong
"The restaurant is super cozy. The low background music is a nice additional touch.The pasta is gorgeous! You just have to gobble it up quickly..."
Tumi Mahlangu
"I had an excellent experience! From the house wine on offer, to the super helpful and friendly wait staff. I had the carpaccio as starter and..."
Belinda Strydom
"Avanti’s!!! Absolutely awesome!!! The food and service was the best. Great atmosphere for family and friends. Our Balance Chenin Blanc was also..."
Lourens.maree
"When we come through this is one of the restaurants we love to visit 😊 They have a Focaccia with Mozzarella and feta that I wish I could get them..."
Tracy Smith
"Best seafood pasta ever, with prawns not shrimps! Great steaks as well.Visited in winter, warm, cosy ambience was just perfect. Good..."
Joanne
"We always think the baby kingclip is delicious. Good setting with a family feel. Play area is clean and open.Unfortunate that..."
Nonku & Baby💞
"We had such a good dinner at Avanti. The Lamache (snails) starter was a definitive favourite! We enjoyed our choices of mains which were the rack of..."
Irma Burger
"First night in Bloemfontein and a wonderful Italian experience, waiters need training but food delightful. Will frequent this restaurant again..."
Leigh Johannes
"The food was delicious and different to the norm. The service was unbelievable. Our waiter went above and beyond and we could see this was the same..."
Kudakwashe Willard Murombo
"In Bloem for a sports tour. We were a table of 28 people from Joburg and a very discerning crowd. Staff were attentive and friendly. The food was..."
Ilovefood
"Absolutely awesome. I came to Bloemfontein from Jhb on a business trip and so came to Avanti on my own. Inside was booked up, it being a Friday..."
Catherine Knights
"We visited Avanti the evening before our daughter's graduation and enjoyed our evening tremendously. My husband (not a lover of Italian cuisine) was..."
Sarah
"Great service, uncomfortable chairs, pasta needs more zing, however the menu has a great selection. Nice ambiance and vibe, worth a return visit. ..."
Harry Sinko
"Good restaurant and good food albeit slightly pricey for Bloem so good for a special occasion but if you can afford it, it is definitely a restaurant..."
Kitty
"Definitely the best in Bloemfontein from my experience. Starters 5 out of 5 and the main meals 4 out of 5. The rump steak was a bit tough and the..."
Frans Pretorius
"Great little Resturant. Simple but tasty menu. Thrilled to have discovered this spot! My main course was delicious! Grilled calamari, pan fried..."
Wandile Collis
"I must say, I much prefer this location to the Waterfront as it allows for easier access and allows for a better ambience. The quality of the food..."
Zanenkululeko Belot
"This wonderfully itallian owned restaurant is a delicious for a day or night out. Clean, comfortable and sincere, this place is just great. With..."
Natalie Lazaris
"I was at this restaurant on 16 March 2016.Ambiance: the atmosphere was serene. No buzz but fresh.Hygiene: The tables, chairs,..."
Molefe Kgomongwe
"Here I am back at Avanti. I was here in 2015 but alas! I couldn't rate the place 'cause the Zomato app wouldn't come around! Ambience =..."
Maxwell Gauld
"Flat bread is a must. We have had calamari, kingklip, mussel pot and pasta as main. Beside mussel all quite good. The table was warmly served. A nice..."
Johanna J.Han
"Near perfect evening and meal, surprised to find such a gem of a restaurant on our trek through Bloemfontein on our way to Oudtshoorn.We had the..."
Pierre Fick
"Awesome meal. Great starters....if you are ever in Bloemfontein, I recommend Avanti any time. The sirloin on the bone is a winner for me! Nice..."
Stephan Gerber
"My wife and I travelled to Bloemfontein for a wedding, and were looking for a romantic dinner, the night before the wedding. We selected..."
Dieter Barnard
"We shared a flatbread for starters, the toppings were fresh and plenty. I had the sorrento pasta for mains, it was full of flavour and the pasta was..."
Nadia Botha
"Came here for a family dinner on Friday night. We all had a different kind of fish for dinner. It was cooked to perfection! I definitely recommend..."
Elizca Nieuwoudt
"Quaint little Italian restaurant in Bloem. I really enjoyed the food, great service and warm atmosphere. Make a booking beforehand as there os not a..."
"Panarottis Mimosa Mall's food are amazing. My husband and I usually go once a month to Panarottis to eat together. Sometimes on a Friday afternoon I..."
Marilize Jordaan
"We ( my boyfriend and I)always feel welcomed by Papi , and the guy is very friendly. Panarottis never disappoint, the food is exquisite and..."
Tsholo Lioma
"Great food and was the best pizza I have had in a while... the dual option gives you a great variety to choose from by selecting 2 of the classic..."
Chaz Pagel
"I always enjoy eating at this Panarottis. Pizza breakfast rocks! The staff are especially well trained and super friendly. I always see the manager..."
Shinel Schoeman
"I've visited twice recently and I'm really impressed with the quality of food and vegan and gluten free options. The waitstaff is extremely friendly..."
Kirsten Nel
"The service was excellent, and the food was even better! I will definitely be back...."
kei.shtoya_
"Went for the Thursday special! Was a very busy night, but the service was impeccable and the food was great! Very impressed, thank you Papi for your..."
Nadia Truter
"That Thursday monsterito special hits the spot! I mean, I'll always the all you can eat pizza special but Panarottis is always..."
Fundile Khoza
"My waiter GOLD was the best,the smile n being friendly to my kids I was hpy,il c u soon at mimosa..."
Nthabiseng Mosiea
"They took all the precautions necessary to have people sit apart , it was not full and the food was great and very..."
Cleo M
"I can really recommend the breakfast pizza. It is really first class!
And who would think that you would also get some of the best coffee in town..."
Rudolph Müller
"The staff we met at the entrance was very friendly. Our waiter was very kind and helped us pick a dish we didn't regret trying. The manager was on..."
Buhle Madhlala
"A great view, great services, well prepared..."
Juno G Wannete
"Dope place to eat, service was great but honestly I've never been a fan of the..."
Chad Shubane
"I went for that all u can eat pizza on Thursday..... The service was lit..... The quality of food was lit..... I enjoyed myself.... I was..."
daisy louw
"Always welcoming and friendly staff. The menu has lots of variety and the pizzas are always fresh and topped generously.
The cherry on top is the..."
Alex Botham
"The staff is very welcoming. Their food is tasty, especially the half plus half pizza.
overall, I loved the place......I wish I can go there..."
"The food is alright, you know. It's good.
But the service and the play area are really top tier. My Kid always naps in the car on the way home after..."
PanGii Ramakarane
"It's very tense watching the kids play and some parents you can observe that it's uncomfortable meaning the person watching the kids is put on the..."
Mokgosi Khobo
"Newly renovated, nice vibe and good service. Prices are fair, nice place to take your small kids as well as it has a nice play area and activities..."
Elliemae White
"A must see, bucket-list experience. Everything is well kept and well preserved. A bit of an eye opener as well as i learned things i thought..."
Hennie van der merwe
"The kids loved the play area. The food was quite..."
Monique Schoeman
"Had a beautiful experience with my mother. The kitchen manager Ausi Kgadi attended to us, (some waiters were on lunch)she guaranteed us excellent..."
Chiedza Light.
"Food was great, we had a great time. Kids play area great for..."
Lee Nhlapo
"Pizza is very good , but it does lack a bit of flavor but that’s just me, I needed that punch of flavor and I got none of that. But nonetheless..."
Cleo M
"Very pleasant restaurant, service is good as well as the food, not a great wine selection by the glass..."
Jacques de Villiers
"My wife and I shared a large Regina pizza with extra bacon and no ham. We both agreed it was the best pizza we remember eating. It was wow! The base..."
Ryan Mayne
"We’re passing through Bloem from Johannesburg, en route to Cape Town. We selected Eatalia on Mr Delivery by chance and what a stroke of luck...."
"Great place for a cocktail, bottle of wine or a bite! I had their Greek salad, healthy and delicious! And we shared the anti pasti platter, nom nom..."
Hanco Kamper
"This is lovely Italian restaurant, I have been to an outlet in Bloemfontein as well as Rosebank.
The food is delicious, especially the pastas, they..."
Nonkululeko, Makubutu, Kgothalo “Mak” Lekota
"Food is excellent. A bit noisy if you want a nice quiet evening out, the music is too loud. Waiters are average. Drinks are..."
Coco Booklover
"Delicious, fresh foods. Live football game on the overhead tellies, quick service and free..."
Jackson M.
"Their pasta and pizza is very good! They have very nice options for a quick..."
Martmarie Swanepoel Joubert
"Really great food, with great waiters, and great..."
Nick van Niekerk
"Best place for..."
Werner Smit
"Good..."
Sifiso Lukhele
"Der Service ist freundlich und schnell, aber das Essen nicht durchgehend gut. Meine Pizza Fresh Spinach & Feta and Olives war in Ordnung. Aber die..."
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