TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Holi Cow

86/100 (813 ratings)

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"Absolutely the best food! From savoury to sweet. It is our family treat to buy and just share all the flavours. My best is the Chicken Korma. Highly..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"Lovely couple... I have ordered my Mutton Curry for Tuesday and My Chicken For Friday.....I will post and let all know.... The smell and atmosphere ..."

Linde Mans

"Wonderful authentic restaurant with tantalising indian cuisine at its best! Always get my delicious fixes of snowballs, naan and donuts from..."

Christina Jae Mohabir

"So after reading about Holi Cow on Facebook and seeing all the yummy mouthwatering pics ...I just had to have a taste..... Went in around mid day..."

Michelle Cheryl Naidoo

"Well done to Yudika and her team from Holi Cow. Her food is of class and divine. Always packed and served neatly. Her cakes are absolutely delicious...."

Mishka Maharaj

"Your quality of products, authentic taste and value for money absolutely blows me away every time I buy a meal from your establishment. Best tasting..."

Llewellyn Narraidu

"I can definitely recommend Holi Cow. I received prompt and professional service on a concern I had . Yudhika went over and above to ensure a happy..."

Saskia Naidoo

"The food is delicious and great value for money. The process is simple. View menu daily on Facebook and order. The only disadvantage is the hours...."

Cindy John

"Thanks Yudika - I made your unconscious vegetarian pulao with paneer today. After doing your cooking class I can make a top class curry. I’m..."

Ewen Bogle

"Really loved the food, hospitality and service. Holi Cow always is a favorite place for great indian foodie! We had the Chicken Biryani and really..."

Bryce Rajan

"Spent the night at Holy Cow curry cooking class! What an awesome evening... Yudhika was beyond incredible; sharing her knowledge, keeping us..."

Cathy McIntyre

"Just Fanstatic!! Loved the approach, uncompromising endeavour to quality of ingredients, fun atmosphere and to top it all, it was a tasty..."

Devi Mohan Das

"Bough mielie cakes on Friday. Went back on Saturday for crayfish curry, pies and fresh cream tarts. Everything was amazing. Good quality, good value..."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"Always a pleasure eating from hear. From the quality of the food to the quality of the service. I bought a bottle of Chilli Mango sauce and of course..."

Marisa Charlotte Wyngaard

"Yudhika was the most wonderful host and teacher. The Festivities Course was unbelievably practical and informative. I learnt so much and had a good..."

Samantha Slembrouck

"Thanks for the great cooking class! Such a great evening of laughs and delicious seafood! We will be back..."

Izel Smit

"Quality and service is impeccable. Our favorite go to for all our Indian meals . Absolute favorite is the crab curry and miellie..."

Deborah Pillay

"Wow!!! Yudhika is such a graceful, endearing and dynamic LADY! Talented and passionate about cooking and baking. Her love for cooking is an..."

Padi Abendroth

"Thanks so much for the delicious choc hazelnut cake. It made my mum's birthday so special. It was delicious and absolutely..."

Viloshini Naidoo

"We had the most stunning evening last night at Holi Cow!! What a great way to learn how to make delicious curry surrounded by lovely people!! Thanks..."

Kim Bronwyn Miller

"Home cooking without lifting a finger. No compromise on the quality and no watery curry gravy. FANTASTIC..."

Delene Chetty

"Absolutely delightful little place. Warm and..."

Nesha Naidoo

"Wow !!! the food was devine Espec crab curry today Ur a Star Keep it..."

Veena George Singh

"Thank you Yudhika loved the celebration cake� was absolutely delicious and..."

Elaine Naidoo

"Loves every bite of the deliciousness..."

Soraya Asmal

"Food is amazing but prepare for some..."

Kerri Claire Breval

"Awesome food. Excellent service! Just..."

Candice Vincent

"Food that is out of this world. Made by incredible..."

Megan Strapp

"Excellent Quality. Divine Food. That crayfish was too..."

Nishal Singh

"I have the curry crab at least twice a month, it is so delish, it is with out a doubt the best I've tasted ever. Fresh, spicy, served with rice and..."

Belindajaneshea

"This is indeed the best restaurant I've been to in Johannesburg. The service, the food and the hospitality by the Owner is the best in town. Thank..."

Raman Singh

"I visited Holi Cow 4 months ago when I visited SA , and it was a definite go to on my list. Although I didn't taste the food(yet), I specifically..."

Eve

"We tried a veg dish from Holi cow a few years ago and weren’t very happy.. a few months ago we heard about them again and decided to give it a..."

MelC

"Our first visit to Holi Cow was to attend one of Yudhika's cooking classes: "I love Curry". We were welcomed with the most delicious Samoosas..."

Anél Fourie

"So everyone has been going on about the "Burfee Cake" and last Friday I had one for my Birthday. To my amazement, I was totally impressed. Soft..."

Dhanshree Bramdav

"Finally got to taste the infamous burfi cake. For a celebratory event an order of curries, briyani, dhal, naan and cakes were made. A special request..."

Sesh

"Excellent food with attention to detail. Food cooked to perfection. Authentic Indian dishes. Owner treats customers like her family and is amazing at..."

Kashma

"Heard of this Deli through a friend staying in Joburg, so it was definitely a must have upon visit! The Deli is a very cute and quaint place, a..."

Shenel Singh

"Food was most delish, highly recommended. Curries are authentic well spiced and full of flavor. The best Indian food in JHB. Will be going back next..."

Tracey

"I've been trying different curries around Fourways area and I couldn't find a single place that did a decent curry. All I got from several places was..."

James Campbell

"Just had my first Holi Cow crab curry takeaway. Awesome! Be warned, though. This dish requires a serious commitment from you. Set up some sharp..."

Theuns Opperman

"Ordered takeaway lamb curry, orange crab, roti and soji. A perfect reminder of home for a Durbanite! Quality ingredients, freshly cooked and great..."

Samantha Moodley

"I have ordered from Holi cow twice take aways and have ordered her burfee cakes for occasions. The owner is very hands on and she sources the..."

Pashnee Naidoo

"A bit of disorder within the place and no formal structure but the food itself is delicious and I love the fact that it's cooked fresh everyday. To..."

Dale

"I have just eaten the best lamb curry in joburg...so authentically Durban Indian...potatoes were perfectly soft, and the meat was so tender. And it..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Been trying alot of the food from Holi Cow. Very few disappointments. The desserts like soji, donuts and burfee cake are really nice. We loved the..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"Seriously amazing curries! Best is SA. We had the Sri Lanka chicken curry which I have never tried before. I would not get a curry from anywhere else..."

Carolyn.anne.penny

"Yudhika is a fantastic host. I love the home environment that she creates along with her super friendly team. I've never known what burfee cake..."

Lesley Donna Williams

"The Queen of Curries lives in this kitchen! Superb products treated with the highest skill offers an outstanding meal.Their reasonable..."

Foodifancipants

"Chilled place, with a nice well maintained garden and friendly stuff. I stopped there for lunch, though I was kinda surprised by this hidden..."

Qondiso

"We went for lunch on a week day, the owner arranged for us to be shown around, saw the cooking school, and met Mom, who does the cooking, very..."

Daryl Chirnside

"It's almost sacrilegious for an Indian to go out to an Indian restaurant ... Right? (Well I think so) but let me tell you...this place is awesome...."

Nadz

"Been here for the cooking classes. Been here for the Madame Curry evenings. And I will keep coming back because the food is so amazing. And at least..."

Lorcan Carlsen

"A Culinary Journey to Authentic Indian Flavors Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) I recently had the pleasure of visiting Yudhika & Company, and I must..."

Prakash Lutchman

"Yudhika is my go-to for curry’s , sweet and savoury goodies as well as special occasions. Oh … and the essential ginger/garlic and spices. Every..."

Nerina Naik

"This is not a restaurant. It is a bakery with take away curries. The Food was amazing. Durban curry style for all you durbanites missing a taste of..."

Christopher Pillay

"Certainly different and also seemingly super popular! I honestly don’t know where to begin but I should start off by saying that by their food is..."

Cheryl Anne Usherwood

"All the fresh cream cakes are beyond delicious! I am a fussy fresh cream person and the cakes here are the best by far. None of the items have prices..."

Kimera Govan

"Ordered Lamb Breyani for 10 people. Amazing amazing food! The breyani was just perfect! The spice.. the flavour .. the amount of meat and potatoes...."

Pavee Govender

"Great place. Very unexpected. Awesome for take aways. Had the vegetarian bean curry with rotis and some sweet almond coconut filled..."

M M Strauss

"Really good Durban style Indian food. Quick and efficient service. On the pricey side..."

Sashin

"When it comes to quality old school Durban baked treats, this is as good as it gets. The best in JHB. Excellent value for..."

Neelan Reddy

"Great spices, excellent cream doughnuts and the mint/nut pickle divine, this is an awesome little..."

Gary Andrews

Mon Petit Throbb

84/100 (1622 ratings)

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"Fantastic staff and delicious..."

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Nhlayiseko Illmatic-sean Mhlongo

"I first dined here a few years ago when it was quite new. At that time, I was very impressed although the manager was sometimes a little..."

Cory

"Went for a birthday celebration, first time being there.... Vibe was amazing, the staff was amazing and wow the food especially could not fault this..."

Tarryn

"Visited Mon Petit Throbb for the first time this weekend and was thoroughly impressed. Breakfast was divine and service from our waitress was..."

Ashley Brodrick

"This is the 2nd time I have been here. The first time is when I’m here for their breakfast, the breakfast is above average but the juice is freshly..."

Wayne Hsu

"Truly an amazing hidden gem just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Monte Casino. Upon entering you immediately feel like it is going to..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Fell in love with this place the moment I walked in. The ambience was lovely and the waiters were friendly and attentive all night. I loved being..."

Jakki Bousfield

"Loved the food and atmosphere. Very different. Only reason for no 5 star was because it has a step into the restaurant so not wheelchair friendly...."

Bobby Barua

"Excellent food, service and ambiance. The waiter continuously checked on us (without being overbearing) and the food was quick to come. Beautiful..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"This restaurant has a sweet and calming ambiance. The service pays attention to detail and the food is spectacular. Whether you are alone or with a..."

Danni Catherine Myezwa

"Had a lovely brunch here. Our waiter, Carlos, was amazing, helpful and friendly! The food was good, we ordered the duck spring rolls, stuffed..."

TheHungryKat

"Honestly super impressed with this place, I was hesitant at first since I assumed theres a relation to Throbbing Strawberry where I've only had poor..."

Ryan James Noble

"Has a simple look and feel and run by professional energetic staff , menu quite comprehensive and high standard, food presentation up market and..."

Owen Tennant

"Absolutely enjoyed my Sunday lunch experience . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and knew the items on the menu . My fiancé had a lamb..."

Vimbai Guvamatanga

"great value for money and super service. lovely ambiance at night. calamari stuffed with prawn and nuts was to die for. lamb shank was succulent and..."

Natasha Parry

"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Please make a reservation in advance if you want a decently located table. Food was excellent. Ambience was..."

AG

"Have been many times to Mon Petit Throbb and its sister restaurant Throbbing Strawberry . On our latest visit the food as usual was excellent, would..."

David Barber

"This is a first class restaurant. With the most outstanding staff, friendly, kind and caring. The management is so very attentive. The setting is..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Lively atmosphere and beautiful set up accompanied by friendly service and good food made this a place that I would definitely go back to for..."

Marcia

"Just had a wonderful dinner at Mon Petite Throbb in Fourways. It is a lovely quaint restaurant with a lot of character. Could not fault our waiter,..."

Caycee Whittal

"Dining for grown ups.From craft beer through to creme brule..made the pinkie finger rise in appreciation (Apparently a sign of breeding when..."

Caron Whitfield

"I love this place! They make the best sour dough breads. Always had such a good time here. Only thing I think that they can improve on is the ice..."

Diana Mak

"Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great service, thank you for a wonderful evening out. I had the Alla Funghi, absolutely loved it, would come..."

Tracy Grealy

"I love, love, love this place! A perfect spot for breakfast.As we walked in, we were greeted by very friendly staff and such beautiful ..."

HungryFitGirl

"They have really delicious and well presented food, and a great atmosphere! Reasonably well priced as well. Looking forward to visiting again...."

Corrine Engelbrecht

"Being me, I am forever in meetings. Mon Petit Throb was such a cute and quaint little place to wait it out. It felt so warm and homey. I even had..."

Nolene Du Preez

"A classic dinner restaurant. I have never had a bad meal or been around someone that has. Their pizzas are fantastic and the menu as a whole is well..."

Dani Gama

"A stunning restaurant with delicious food. Perfect for a private function. Service is great and the pizza and pasta is amazing. Beautiful decor..."

Michelle McCarter

"Wonderful litte restaurant with lovely tasty specials which I highly recomm ordering.The king clip mixed with salmon in phyllo is amazing..."

Faye Darby

"Love the vibe here at mon petit throbb. I suggest the wrapped rump. It's was done perfect. Amazing choice of food and drinks loved this place the..."

Nixie

"I came here with girls for dinner .Tucked away near montecasino it is easy to miss if you do not see the sign .Had calamari tagliatelle arriving..."

A Foodie Travels

"Lovely atmosphere! One of my favourite places for breakfast catch ups with friends. Always serve a delicious breakfast and never a complaint!..."

Shannon Roscher

"Quaint and so chilled, away from the hustle of being in a centre and as part of the throbbing strawberry chain its always a pleasure dining..."

Sesh

"Homely food with a good atmosphere. The only establishment worth heading across the road from Montecasino for.Wish they had a wider selection of..."

Charlemagne Olivier

"Always a pleasure to go . Have visited this place so many times . Always leave happy and full. Nice, freshly prepared food and great service. Keep up..."

Hot Or Not

"As an extended family of ten, my awesome husband, searched for some place “different” from the norm to enjoy supper together. Well he hit the..."

Cilla Barath

"Mon Petit Throbb has an interesting look and feel .. Had late lunch today and we were served by Brian . His service made the experience worth a..."

Abs

"Good portion sizes and quick service. This place has a slightly French, but mostly homely, neighbourhood feel to it. Their food is good, I especially..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Theres nothing like a good breakfast. When its done well its amazing but generally most places tend to just be mediocre or passable. Not with Mon..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"This was our second visit to Petit Mon Throb, but the first time I have completed a review. We began with a shared strawberry salad with bacon,..."

Steve S

"A little gem. Hidden adjacent to Monte Casino and next to the City Lodge is one of my favorite secluded and classy restaurant.Ideal for..."

Trevor

"went there a while ago.. and i remember thinking, O God here we go.. ( you see, my partner has a way of finding little hidden gems)... needless to..."

Kiddo2010

"Came here for a birthday dinner. Absolutely amazing for a dining gathering👌🏾steak was made to perfection, and I am not even a steak person....."

Lui

"Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mon Petit Throbb, arriving hungry we went straight to mains. The veal milanese was my choice and the wrapped rump was my..."

Tanya

"We went for dinner just the two of us. Was a great ambiance the food arrived timeously. Tasted absolutely delicious we both had pizzas. It was great..."

Tamara Mad Mauds Maudlin

"Delicious breakfast spot... clean and taste well prepared food. Extensive menu and cocktail list....staff and manager are friendly and the place is..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Visited Mon petit Throbb for dinner, you have to book because they get quite full, I had a cosmo cocktail which was chilled perfectly and tasted..."

Christina DS

"Tucked away behind Monte is this little gem of a restaurant. Vibey and very trendy. Fantastic wine list and a good choice of bistro fare.A bit..."

Cristina Melosi Scola

"I've been here a few times, and they have never disappointed us! Great food, amazing presentation and staff are really pleasant! This is one of their..."

Samantha Dyer

"I'm a super picky eater. The chef was more than happy to accommodate my requests.Their meals are mouth watering and reasonably priced. Perfect..."

Tvonm

"The food is always excellent and the presentation beautiful Lovely French bistro decor Perfect for a date or a night out with the..."

Elize Cloete

"Trendy atmosphere, playful decor and welcoming staff 👌 the food is aesthetic to the eye, and tickles the tongue with it's burst of flavours -..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"We went for a girls birthday lunch and just deciding on a restaurant turned out to be harder than expected. So I was hopeful that we had chosen the..."

Jack & Jill

"A great place to go for a break away from the family for two or a gathering of friends.The food is well presented, we'll cooked and tastes..."

Marc Carlton-smith

"You know when you go out and its a perfect night, where there wasn't a single thing tp complain about? That was my experience at Mon Petit last..."

KylieJDV

"A very authentic French themed breakfast - brunch spot that has a weathered wooden panel decor with a wine cellar ambience. Nicely done which is..."

Amit Govind

"A beautiful spot in the middle of bustling Fourways. It's a great date night restaurant but also great to go with friends. I love the quiet and..."

Varushka Padayachi

"I am a huge fan of their sister restaurant The Throbbing Strawberry, and found Mon Petit to be as charming, yet in a different, quieter way. We..."

Heather Hook

"We headed over to Mon Petit Throbb a couple of weeks ago to join some close friends for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant itself is nicely set up and..."

Anisha Lutchman

"The setting and decor are fantastic and very inviting. Makes you want to eat here. However when it came to ordering our dessert the waiter had not..."

Candice Gerber

"Met up with some friends for lunch last week Saturday at Mon Petit Throbb. The restaurant is cozy and well layed out. I hadn't had pork chops in a..."

Vishal Mistry

"A friend invited us to join her for lunch last week Sunday to Mon Petite Throbb. We drive past there often and I've always wanted to go there for..."

Binita Mistry

"What an interesting resturant. Having been her for a massive engagemnet party to multiple brunches. I'd love to say this is one of the best brunch..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Was at Mon Petit Throbb last weekend. The food is lovely and the service was great, our waitress was super attentive. Would come back and recommend..."

Tiffany

"Stunning evening in the beautiful setting of this restaurant! Service was great, we had some good wine for a normal price is and the food was really..."

Nadine Pretorius

"Celebrated a friend's 60th birthday at Mon Petit Throbb with a party of about 20 and was highly impressed. The management and staff were friendly,..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"On Saturday I hosted mu mom's 60th here, with about 19 people. We decided to go with set menus and selected wines. All round the experience and food..."

Daniell Blondi Kemp

"Booked a table of 12 for my daughter's graduation celebration. The atmosphere is excellent. Meat dishes especially the Fillet with balsamic glaze and..."

Lavita Oreb

"Just returned from a great dinner for four. Snails, stuffed calamari and black mushrooms to start. Kingklip, salmon,veal and a salad for main. Great..."

Grant Kaplan

"Great service, awesome ambiance, food is good too. Definitely a great place to go for a romantic dinner or good glass of wine. Service rocks..."

Imogene Meyer

"Love this place! Fabulous food and great service, always! This time my son's Thai prawn curry was simply amazing ! Had pork chops , a big in the..."

NeoM

"I love the decor, generously eccentric as it is, with suspended visible ventilation and that kind of restored-warehouse vibe. It isn't very "petit",..."

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