TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Papachino's Boksburg

87/100 (6051 ratings)

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"If you're tired of boring places to take your kids, Papachino's is the answer. I love how there's enough entertainment for the kids. It's a..."

Style Mania

"Spacious dining area, tables are not forced into one another. Waiters are professional, friendly and attentive.The Kingklip was fresh fresh..."

Yellow Tapemeasure

"First time visit ! Good service and food ! Each steak was expertly prepared in terms of rare, medium and well done ! We will be back and perhaps..."

Mariaan Puddlejumper

"One of the BEST restaurants i have been too. Amazing friendly staff. A very big menu there’s bound to be something you like and the food is..."

Natasha

"Never disappointed when I visit Papachinos Boksburg. The food is always amazing no matter what you order, the service is great and waiters are very..."

Natalie Coker

"exceeded all my expectations. I absolutely love the decor and the fact that it is child friendly. The food is extremely tasty and well..."

Hesti Botha

"Best food I've ever had, the portions are enormous. You're insane to not try this place out. I had the biggest plate of Alfredo, took me two days to..."

Nkanyezi Myeni

"The service was great. Our waiter explained to us all we needed to know. We had a half and half pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I've ever..."

Thabang Mabala

"Anniversary dinner was amazing! We don't have kids so we were lucky enough to sit upstairs. Great staff and delicious food. Our waiter was attentive..."

Tamaryn Ann Moore

"This place is always packed, which is understandable as the decor is stunning and the play area looks awesome. I mainly go there for the insanely..."

Rozell Van Breda

"From the first time my family and I visited Papachinos in Boksburg, and every time since then we have been astounded by their ambience, friendly..."

Nicolaos Karagiannakis

"Great decor and ambience. Excellent service. Food was well prepared, I had pasta and it was amazing really enjoyed it What a pleasant..."

Dionné Annandale

"Good management, good hosting, good food and excellent service with a nice spacious atmosphere. The menu, on the other hand, is slightly pricey but..."

Derick Roodt

"Great decor and ambiance. Excellent service. Food was well prepared, using fresh ingredients. We had a party of eleven and nobody could finish their..."

Gerrit Lotz

"As today is a public holiday and all, Omphemetse Mafubelu and I decided to spoil ourselves to breakfast. We chose Papachinos Sunward park as a venue..."

Thato1982

"Great ambiance. Love the cocktails. The meat us always cooked to perfection and an overall good menu. Great place for family and to hang out with..."

Ayanda Mando Senakgomo

"The menu is fantastic and exciting.... Something for everyone. We ordered breakfast for a few hungry teenagers and no one left hungry or..."

Teresa Fouche

"We are regular customers. The food is always good, service is great and overall a lovely atmosphere. A great place to take kids. Very large play area..."

Janet Lotriet

"This makes place makes me look forward to having kids one day, the play area is amazing the food is even yummier😋 The comprehensive menu only..."

Tshidi

"I honestly only have good things to say about this particular Papachinos. Was actually my second visit. I played it safe and ordered the same meal as..."

Teekay Mhlongo

"I have been there a few times and always enjoy my food. The prices are good and you always get a big portion. I would recommend their steak, pizza..."

Shontell Van Vollenstee

"What a great all round restaurant! I love the classical style and decor, modern with a touch of rusticness.I wouldn't usually order Sushi..."

Luis

"Food was really good , great environment and really excellent if you have children they literally disappear until food is served only down side is..."

Grant Vining

"We probably frequent Papachinos at least every 2 weeks and surprisingly i hadn't reviewed them yet, so here goes.Decor, ambiance and..."

VisZA

"Great family restaurant with decent sized portions! I loved the vintage aviation decor especially the plane hanging from the ceiling. The lamb..."

The Jax Blog

"Today was a family birthday breakfast and everyone attending has children, so we came through to try this restaurant. It really is a child friendly..."

Marc Schmidt

"Been here several times now.This is not just a restaurant... this is a full family experience catering for everyone whether you are young..."

Jay J Botes

"Ok flew in from Cape Town early Sunday morning and needed a bite to eat! My favourite Casa was closed so drove past Papachinos. Heads up make a..."

Andre Breytenbach

"What a great restaurant! From the decor down to the food our evening was spot on. I opted for a pizza, a Quattro and it was so good, nice base and..."

Michela Di Franco

"With the best cheescake in South Africa what more needs to be said about this awesome place. Papachinos rates very high in the food dept and never..."

Shernay

"What a excellent place , I have been there twice and I must say they do not disappoint! . The choices on the menu is excellent , both time I have..."

Louise Poppie Van Graan

"After arriving without a reservation, I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly manager to greet us at the door! A plan was made and a table quickly..."

Angela

"I wanted to go somewhere new to celebrate a special occasion and after reading all the reviews decided Papachinos was the choice ... I was not..."

Tamarin Temblett

"Papachinos offers just the solution for a restaurant for parents who are looking to enjoy their meals in peace while their children play lol. Just..."

Winnie Mogadi Marutle

"Must say we had an amazing time. Food was great and portions was quit large If I can give one suggestion it will be to get a few more..."

Werner Jacobs

"20.10.2015 I was absolutely impressed with this branch over the weekend. Firstly props to them for the amazing setup. The restaurant is huge. It's..."

The Food Musketeer

"What a wonderful experience!We visited Papachinos twice over the past 2 months and both times we were pleasantly surprised. I really have a..."

Estelle

"Truly pleased to have taken the chance to eat there, by far the best burger I have ever had. If you ever go please give the Al Capone and the Bonny..."

Simon B Adams

"Great restaurant. Delicious food and lovely atmosphere. Certainly enjoyed it!!! Their Pit Pocket Grilled chicken was amazing!!!Will certainly be back..."

Tsakani

"Perfect for a family since the restaurant caters with a big kiddies area. The food was good. Starter portions are massive. Overall it was a good..."

Matthew

"We had a good time! The food was good, service was fair but quite slow. Salad was nice and fresh. Feta cheese was tasteless. I didn't like the..."

Marika_Mav

"The melktart milkshake is delicious. The waiter is diligent. I like the flag feature which shows how the meat is prepared. We had a big order for 6..."

Thabo Simon-Stylelisto Montoedi Magana

"First time we went here terrible. But I must say second time round much better had the rib pizza was truly good enjoyed it waitress friendly. Lady at..."

Marc Lappeman

"I'm so glad more and more quality restaurants are opening in Boksburg... Thank you to the restaurant gods! If you haven't been here yet, you're..."

Mmasei

"I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while browsing Zomato;)They have thee most amazing pork ribs👌🏾👌🏾The..."

Matshidiso Papo:)

"I'm so happy that a place like this finally opened in Boksburg! The type of setting where you can lunch with family and friends or coffee and blog..."

Qualivity Blog

"Didn't book, they were very busy, but made a plan for us, and we had an extremely enjoyable meal. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was..."

Celia Anne Rustage

"Service was not great. Stood at the door waiting for any of the staff to acknowledge my existence to get a table. Waitress forgot drinks..."

Wesley Palm

"First time here will definitely be here more! Service was stunning thanks to the managers and our waitress Promise. Food was amazing! A must..."

Donna-Lee Doyle

"Papachinos Excellent food but Shocking service. The atmosphere of the restaurant I really enjoy is has a wonderful play area for kids and a lovely..."

Savannah Barman

"The play area is great as well as the child minders. The food is quite good too. Those are the only positives though. The service is slow. They also..."

Anneli Koekemoer

"We enjoyed our meal and service. Really enjoyed the Tia Maria pasta. It was my first time tasting sushi, and it was delicious, but my guest said it..."

Lerato Thokozani Zwane

"Really loved the place. Friendly staff and delicious food. Will definately..."

Andre Pottas

"My family and I really enjoyed our experience here at Papachinos on Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed the variety of the food. For starters we had..."

Cohen Narainsamy

"Stunning place, very spacious. Friendly, welcoming staff. The service was excellent & the food was absolutely delicious. Great place to take the..."

Carmic Ink Tattoos

"Great place for an Outing both afternoon and Evening. Set up was Great. Amazing food 1 issue was that we had sat for 15-20min before out Server..."

Khemisian Neo Letlala

"Absolutely amazing, the food was amazing and the staff very friendly and helpful. Very well looked after establishment, food on the expensive side..."

André van Niekerk

"This place is super to be visited regularly if possible, it's worth eating..."

agnes skele

"My most favorite place to relax and enjoy good food and company! Waiters are professional and so is their managers. The atmosphere is wonderful. My..."

Lea Moropa

"Great service and food are what you need always. Great design that creates an..."

Fanyana Mkhize

"I really enjoyed the experience, Mike our waiter provided us with the best service as he would always check on us to see if we are still fine. The..."

Sandra Sitoe

Il Gusto Ristorante

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"A gem of a place... Great food, great wine list and an amazing atmosphere.. Owner George is passionate about food and wine. Ask for something off..."

Andre K Swartz

"We had a farewell for our colleague at this cozy restaurant. Beautiful venu, the menu has a wide variety for all taste buds, the food was delicious,..."

Vanessa Saaiman

"This place is on fire! Fabulous menu, great portions; warm ambiance and fantastic hospitality! Will recommend and keep coming back!..."

Toka Leuta

"WOW a hidden gem. The atmosphere is great, the stuff are friendly, the house wine on point... I had the pleasure of having one of their massive..."

Khensani Sehoole

"Love the place best pizza....wonderful wine list to choose from. Feel welcome any time of the week. Great service. One of our favourites as a family...."

Meagan Daniels

"One of the best restaurants in Gauteng!!The food �, the service�, the atmosphere and the wine�. A must visit again soon..."

Ruth Goudemond

"Consistently good food and service, a great place for dinner on the East rand. Bone marrow starter very good. Calamari tender � lamb shank..."

Carol Yeatman

"Amazing food - even better hosts and I haven't experienced such helpful, friendly smiling staff in a long long time ! Well done..."

Sarah Lowe

"Officially my favorite restaurant in South Africa. Awesome food, lovely atmosphere, awesome and happy staff. Restauranteur with a passion. I feel..."

Tjaart van der Walt

"Best place to eat on the East Rand. Food is always excellent and service is great. A must for anyone. Our favorite..."

Eleanor Hall

"Atmosphere is amazing and choice of food and wine is top class. Love dinning at this restaurant..."

Zandra Riddle

"Fabulous food, lovely music. My best birthday dinner for a very long time. It was our first but most definately not our last. We had filet,..."

Eleanor Regnart Pote

"very good waitress, food absolutely divine. loved it nice atmosphere, cosy on a rainy..."

Deirdre Plint

"Nice, warm, cosy place. Food was excellent, nice atmosphere, best..."

Petro van der Walt

"Finally we made it to this restaurant. For some unknown reason we have always bypassed it. What a mistake on our part. Our meal & experience tonight..."

Marc Schmidt

"Good Morning,I was hoping to get an email address so that I can communicate with the restaurant.Many..."

Anthony Abbotts

"Very tasty food and presented perfect.This is a bit pricey and when the restaurant is busy, the food takes a while.If you love pasta, you..."

Tanya

"Absolutely fantastic meal at Il Gusto recently. Food has always been good but it’s gotten even better. Their seafood pasta was phenomenal,..."

Natalie Coker

"My favorite spot for fine Italian cuisine with a proper Greek twist. The wine selection is ample and the sushi is great. Bring your family, friends..."

Snyfies

"Had a great experience. The food was amazing we had pasta. The service was top class and we were treated like kings I will definitely be..."

Tylandutoit

"The vibe is fantastic! And so is the service and above all the food. One of my favorites! A home away from home. The menu and wine selection cater..."

Jeannine Van Straaten

"The most delicious pasta 🍝 Me and my boyfriend tried this place place out, service was okay, food I thought took a bit long BUT absolutely..."

Maylene Kim May

"Wed night with live entertainment (single guy on guitar playing some good old music), sets a nice atmosphere. Pleasant staff, food is very good...."

Justin Boulton

"Good food! Great vibe Sunday's with live entertainment.Tried sushi also, very good.We love to go Sunday's for the live music. Lovely..."

Carin

"Excellent food! Manager friendly and made aunts birthday extra special ! Waited a bit, but was so worth it as food was super fresh and tasty. Best..."

Janine Steyn

"Lovely cosy restaurant. Delicious food. Great service. Very welcoming. No reservation needed. The outside seating area had heaters for the cold..."

Krystal

"A wonderful place for pizza, pasta, and having a beer while you wait for your pizza and pasta. They also have wine I've been told. Sometimes I'll..."

Pietie

"This place is simply amazing.... great date venue.... food is very well prepare.... best calamari I have had in a long time..... service is great......."

Jason Michael Scruton

" Been a few times nice and relaxed environment and food is always good ! Try the garlic snails and pizzas are amazing , steak also on point !..."

Grant Vining

"Awesome little Italian joint with a great menu with a wide variety. Food has always been fantastic - never any complaints! Good service and good..."

Laura Brewer

"Been here a few times for dinner. Great place but feels a bit dated. But it works for the vibe it's going for. Food is prepared well and prices suit..."

Junz

"We have been going here for a few years and the quality of food and service is excellent. The host tonight was lovely as he offered us drinks on the..."

Melissa

"When will this place dissapoint? ? We only go for pizza and pasta, have been for 8 years now. Do yourself a favour and try a pasta that's not..."

Morne Scheepers

"This is another family owned restaurant worth visiting. The menu has everything to satisfy the taste buds of the whole family!The pizza's and..."

Jay J Botes

"What a gem! It is probably the coziest place in the east Rand area. The owner always came round to ask us if we were having a good time and enjoying..."

Dalene Cronje

"At first glace its looks like a small casual coffee shop but when you walk through the doors it's clear that it's a little bit more than a "coffee..."

Lizette Smith

"Great food, good service, setup is cosy. I personally love the pastas. Menu is short and sweet and prices reasonable. Not a wine drinker but noticed..."

Avashini Khan

"Loved this place's laid back atmosphere. The food was excellent and perfectly seasoned. Service was fast and unobtrusive thanks to the little service..."

Deboconnell78

"Food never disappoint and service excellent going there for years wine tasting evenings amazing. And now also serving sushi why would I like to..."

Dorothy

"Excellent food, excellent service, the muscles in the beer sauce are sublime, well all of the food is fantastic....great value for money..."

Rory Kale Lester

"Been a few times good food, great evening, moneys worth, also for lovers of wine .rather sit inside it's cosy, outside just not the same, car..."

Nick Smout

"Went there for my first dinner date with my now husband, and wow was it not a let down. Their food was absolutely delicious and their portion size..."

Rachel Dunne

"This is my favorite Italian restaurant!! The Dolce Vita pizza with extra avoid is AMAZING!!! Service is always brilliant!!! If you haven't been you..."

StuieMic

"Surprised i haven't reviewed Il Guesto and have been going here for donkeys years, so here goes!This is the go to sit down place in the..."

VisZA

"Lovely Italian food. Everything tastes home made. Superb wines are available. Love their wine theme through out the restaurant. Management and staff..."

Mary Van Blerk

"Stunning meal. It's one of the best pasta dishes I can remember having. The outside seating is not great, but at least the food was..."

Jane “JaneyPaney” Schultz

"If you are looking for a good pasta.... this is the place to go to. Make sure you call and reserve a table as they are always busy. The waiter,..."

VANI NAICKER

"Awesome date night experience. Feels very homey and romantic. Food was amazing, felt very authentic, Italian. My only comment would be that the take..."

Monic

"From the moment we walked in, everything from beginning to end was phenomenal. You don't get this type of service and food anymore. Everything we ate..."

Justine vW

"We had a wonderful experience yesterday for our 50th wedding anniversary. We were 24 guests and everything went really smoothly. Thanks to Mark and..."

Dennis and Carol Ablett

"You won’t go wrong going this award winning restaurant. Fit family meals to buddies night and even couples night out their menu caters for..."

Wayne James Stewart

"Me and my wife had our 1 year wedding anniversary and it was lovely best service and they even did something special for us. The manager of al gusto..."

jaco nell

"Vry nice foor with good portions. First time being there and definitely not the..."

Juan_R Pretorius

"Ilgusto is always a super dining experience.... ambiance, food and service. When you have all three together, it is truly an excellent recipe for..."

Helen McGregor

"What a find. The restaurant is a must if you are in to good Italian food. The food is great service is friendly and helpful staff is well..."

Francois Scherman

"Such an amazing time everytime. Food has always been so good (portions can be a bit big). It can feel a bit crowded when full, but it also gives an..."

Angela Ladbrooke

"All time favorite restaurant! Great foor, great wine, great atmosphere. Always a pleasant experience. Thank you for your hospitality..."

Mari Krause

"WONDERFUL! Impressive menu with a more impressive wine selection. Can’t wait to visit..."

Hein Piek

"decent food, very friendly service and even the chef stops by. great wine selection. but only the boss really knows his way..."

Sascha Crocoll

"My daughter took us to iL Gusto Ristorante for my Birthday Lunch and everything we ordered was delicious. I ate Squid Heads for the first time and I..."

Mertyle Bekker

"Absolute awesome restaurant with amazing food and excellent staff. Real value for money. I was there yesterday night to celebrate my birthday and..."

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