TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Il Gusto Ristorante

86/100 (2373 ratings)

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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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