TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"We had our anniversary at Hemmingway's and yet again we loved it. The food was Devine and our waiter Michael was amazing and really made our night..."

Alana Powell

"We made a reservation for our 3 year Wedding anniversary (P.S. We got engaged here 4 years ago). � The evening was amazing! The food, wine, staff..."

Cassandra Gouws

"Hemmingways was ongelooflik!!!!!! Van verwelkoming tot die groet was alles puik!!!! Die diens, die kos en ook die romantiese klavierspel. Ons sal dit..."

Elize Fourie

"The presentation of the food was original. The place is warm with energy. I got to nibble each of my family's food... everything was perfect for a..."

Dineo Sebola

"Excellent service from William our waiter. I have ordered the Pork belly and it was delicious. My children took me to Hemingway's restaurant this..."

Altie Willers

"Definitely one of my new favourite restaurants! Every course was amazingly tasteful and beautifully presented! The chocolate fondant is a must!..."

Lilly Enslin

"Went with friends for the Restaurant Week Special...what a great experience...Michael was our waitor and he was great made us feel right at home. The..."

Leandri Coetzee Du Plooy

"The food was of the highest quality and taste and service was top quality. Here I need to single out Michael that made every effort to make our..."

Andre Lourens

"Had as always the best meal and best service in Pretoria, well in..."

Adri Kruger

"Friendly and efficient staff with a focus on service. We were there on a Tuesday night (they’re closed Sunday and Monday) and our only..."

Steve Holliday

"Ordered a burger and prawn linguini pasta. Creme brulee for dessert was delicious. Very good food made and presented well. Attentive waiter. Quaint..."

Kat

"Hemingways provides good food coupled with a pleasant warm atmosphere that's always a treat. The Calamari and Chicken Parmesan was tasty and cooked..."

Amit Raga

"Such a pretty restaurant. It gives off a fine dining cafe vibe. Decorated with fresh flowers, very polite staff. Great menu selection. Amazing pasta...."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Went for my husband birthday, very nice place, food was good, i feel its a bit overpriced, for the amount of food you get, but a lovely..."

Chrizelde Pienaar

"We had dinner for my brother’s bday on 8 Aug 2018. We were a big party.The service was absolutely perfect with the waiter taking care of us..."

Braam Grové

"My friends hosted my baby shower here, what a stunning place with great food. Enjoyed it, and looking forward to going back for the whiskey tasting..."

Siphesihle Linda Nyoka

"Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. Would definitely go again. Roquefort Beef was amazing, our waiter went out of his way to inform us about..."

Juanita Du Preez

"Went there to meet a friend and I must say the embaimce of the restaurant is great! I was greeted immediately upon arrival. I had a truly fantastic..."

Khanyi Magazi

"This was our first meal at this restaurant. We found the atmosphere to be distinctly lacking in ambience. The small side of bread was really..."

Brettwinterboer3

"Came here first time for restaurant week, and was very impressed. We live nearby but had never come. The ostrich carpaccio starter was below average..."

Sophie Baker

"This restaurant is quite a hidden gem .The restaurant is quite sophisticated and fine dinning styled - with its tablecloths and dimmed..."

Danae Savvas

"An absolutely awesome evening at Hemingway's.Brilliant service , to die for food. Really a place to be.Our waiter Cedric outstanding..."

Wayne Chetty

"23.05.2017 I was invited to a foodie meet up at this lovely restaurant. Classy, elegant and stylish and yes it's in the Pretoria area...."

The Food Musketeer

"We are huge fans of Hemingways and was priviliged to be invited to a Zomato meet-up event a couple of weeks ago. It is such a beautiful venue, and..."

Roelia Schoeman

"Pretoria as the capital has so little options to experience fine dining that fits one’s pocket. Hemingway’s Restaurant at Leriba Lodge is surely..."

Janthinus Schrage

"A beautiful restaurant, table was set beautifully for a dinner party. Lovely classical music playing in the background. The service was great, there..."

Karabo Mokgoko

""We ate well and cheaply and drank well and cheaply and slept warm and well together and loved each other!" Ernst Hemingway ~ A movable feast...."

Patricia VdB

"This restaurant is a gem, it's very classy and elegant and I must say it delivers all the time without fail. The service and the quality of the food..."

Mona Makwakwa

"Ambience and service very upmarket. Excellent wine list. The food was well presented but I unfortunately found it somewhat lacking in taste..."

Lizl Hesom

"A stylish upmarket look in terms of decor. There are beautiful chandeliers and lovely hanging fairy lights. From a working perspective, I like that..."

Kim Vermaak

"Last week we where hosted for a wine pairing, with Vergenoed wines.The service was excellent, along with delicious food.The..."

Neeta Raga-D

"Well we arrived for the piano recital on Sunday after booking on line to find there was no table available for us. We sat and waited for a table and..."

Anthony Bold

"This restaurant offers a truly French cuisine experience in the heart of Centurion. A true gem. Upon arrival at the establishment, my wife and I were..."

Ian Osmond

"An excellent experience all round! Each dish enjoyed by our group was a win. The wine list was broad and very well curated. The little palate..."

GinaB

"Wonderful dinner out! Four of us ate and we all loved our food. Healthy options available for those not eating carbs. Lovely setting with beautiful..."

Mary J Wingrove

"Loved it! Was a bit sceptical at first...very fancy restaurant. We went with friends for the restaurant week special...3 course meal. It was..."

Leandri

"The food was very good, but what i enjoyed most was the friendliness of staff. They really went the extra mile, especially with my kids - even..."

Nickey Liebenberg

"Made a reservation for a friends birthday and boy, oh boy, was I impressed. Our server was brilliant and attentive. He really made our night special...."

Makgalake

"You will find Hemingway’s Restaurant and Wine Cellar inside the grounds of Leriba Lodge. Its a beautifully decorated elegant restaurant. Great for..."

Samantha Bekker

"Hemingways... What can I say it pretty much lives up to its name! Ernest Hemingway what a legend and this place is legendary. From the moment you..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"We were served by a lovely waiter! Great food delivered to us and was presented beautifully! Prices were reasonable and we will definitely be..."

Savannah Vosloo

"This restaurant is set inside the grounds of the hotel. The best thing about this place was without a doubt the service. The food was good, had the..."

Stelios Chasou

"I always love when restaurants are decorated with an infusion of colonial, modern and industrial elements. Hemingway's nails the combo. It's a..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"This is a very romantic french and fine dining restaurant in the heart of Centurion. The courses were very well presented with a palate cleanser as..."

Lorraine

"Light lunch yesterday at Hemingways after attending their yearly Harvest Festival winetasting/exhibition event. Superb eatery. We had some pizzas..."

Jaco

"Service was impeccable. Fantastic selection of wines and the food exceptional! Very few restaurants still give palate cleansers between courses...."

Dion Stead

"A fantastic gem in Centurion. This restaurant represents elegance at its best. The service is professional and allows you to have your own..."

Marie

"Class and good service defines this place. The ambiance is excellent which mainly is die the lovely live piano played in the background. After a..."

The Pretoria Explorer

"Date night? This would be the perfect setting. Calm and romantic with the linger of the piano that just engulfs the atmosphere. The..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"Despite the car park location, Hemingways is a charming location for a laid back breakfast or lunch, or a cozy dinner. The decor is light and..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Attentive service, delicious food and beautiful setting. Some in our party said the venue is 'cold' and I do think my husband's suggestion of some..."

Adele Du Toit

"Had such a stunning time at Hemingway's with friends for valentines dinner. The food was really amazing and the set up was thought through.. Enjoyed..."

Nadine Pretorius

"The ambiance and the food at Hemmingway's Restaurant do justice to Ernest Hemmingway: it is as flavourful as his writing. Dimmed lights,..."

Elsi Meyer

"A quick bite to eat in Centurion turned into an amazing dinner for 2. When we walked into Hemingways we were blown away - the staff are friendly and..."

Maxine

"Dinner at Hemingway's last night. We were curious to find out ourselves what a fair rating for this restaurant might be as there are quite divergent..."

AD

"One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Fantastic service and the food is even better. We were a large group and no-one had anything to..."

Jacorien De Ru

"Superp food, wine, dessert, service and environment. Prices not ridiculous either. Fantastic wine list. Must do when you're in the centurion..."

Francois Uys

"What an awesome experience we had at Hemingway's! The staff is ridiculously good at what they do. The maître d', waiter and trainee were impeccable..."

Nadia T

"Quick lunch that turned into an amazing gastronomical experience. 10 thumbs up :-)The gourmet pizza menu is out of this world with fresh..."

Frans Pretorius

""This wine is too good for toast-making, my dear. You don’t want to mix emotions up with a wine like that. You lose the taste." – Ernest..."

I Love Pretoria

"Excellent vibe. Love the look and feel of the restaurant. Food was rather tasty even though it wasn't made to order as requested. Ideal for a quick..."

AG

"Went to Hemingways for a special dinner with my Wife and Mother. Everyone's food looked so appetising I had to taste and I would have been happy with..."

Deon Krause

"What an awesome place. Hubby and I needed a night away from the kids and for people who are use to Spur this was really worthwhile. Nice and cosy..."

Marelize Haasbroek

"What an awesome restaurant. Will always be one of favorites. Must try the avocado ritz, pork belly and / or salmon. The wine selection is fantastic..."

Michael Lotter

"Had an awesome dining experience at Hemingway's Restaurant last night!I have been visiting them for quite some time and the service is always..."

Juanita Da Matta

"Went there for my birthday. All I can say is excellent! The chefs suggestion to go for the pork belly was the best!Will definitely go there..."

Adele Green

"lovely experience! Waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The rack of lamb was amazing. The best place for any special occasion!..."

Elischa De Necker

"Took my wife here for an anniversary dinner. Very, very good fine dining dishes with excellent wine choices to go with the meal. You can expect..."

Phillip De Waal

"A great experience. The food great, pork belly and salmon divine. Service 5 star and the personal visit from the chefs made a birthday really..."

Cobus Brink

"Absolutely loved it! The food was awesome! Will go there again! Had the lamb shank and it was very good! My husband had the fillet with Madagascar..."

Charlotte Tiley

"For a Joburg-based lover of good food, Hemingway's is a real gem: a respectable almost-fine dining establishment in Centurion, which has long..."

Jian Reis

"Great wine list, friendly staff and the food was pretty good. Snoek ravioli for a starter was just OK, the Snoek was nice but the ravioli was..."

Johann Pollard

"I had valentines dinner at Hemmingway's and my date and I were absolutely blow away by the food. The food was very sophisticated and perfectly..."

AJ Thatcher Davenport

"Excellent restaurant. The lamb shank and the kingklip dish were fantastic. Very good flavors. The service was excellent. I feel a bit of moroccan..."

Alexa Von Ruben

"I've always wanted to try it, but it only happened now, and it's a real find! It has an ethnic décor with a Moroccan-style interior and exterior...."

Sara Lubis

"Truely an exquisite experience. Service was excellent, the dishes are well priced & they have a extensive wine list. Will definetly be back & can..."

Suleen Truter

"Started off with their draught and a cool breeze crush. We had the chorizo and feta stuff calamari for starters. Had to say I was underwhelmed and..."

Calvin Reddy

"Whan an absolutely amazing experience!! Matilda and Annie were such amazing staff who catered to our every need. The Salmon was literally the best..."

Angy-Lee Marcon

"Absolute gem! Stunning place, atmosphere and best of all great food. Best of all you can fine dine at reasonable prices. Wine selection also very..."

JC De WIT

"We had a very romantic anniversary dinner at Zagora with the best food and wine. The service of the waiter Lovemore was exceptionally good. The..."

Quintin Goosen

"Dark Chocolate Fondant with Orange Ice Cream Brulé, Orange Segments and Brandy Orange Sauce...."

Michell Greeff

"This was a go to ace when my wife and I started dating 7 years ago. We loved coming here time and time again. Then life happened and we got too busy..."

urvesh rama

"What a great experiance. They have an awesome atmosphere from the gate, through reception and all the way up to the Zagora Restaurant. Even the..."

Johann Marx

"Been here for dinner and breakfast. Their food is amazing... All dinner options are made to perfection... The breakfast buffet was nice too but I..."

Gabriella N

"A very nice place to treat yourself for a special occasion. It is a bit pricey, but the portions were good and sooo..."

Roxanne K

"The food is divine, the service is good, the decide is absolutely gorgeous however it's a nightmare to book a table, it has been thier only downside..."