TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Casa Bella Montecasino

87/100 (1731 ratings)

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"Friendly staff and great food. We could tell that they use fresh ingredients and don’t compromise on the quality of their food, it was excellent...."

Jaime Lopes

"My boyfriend and I went here for dinner to end off our holiday season. We were greeted by such a friendly waiter who kept checking on us..."

Amber

"Underrated, such a great restaurant.Went with the Mrs this weekend and was suprised how good it was, calamari were great and the toppings on my..."

Alessio Claudio Perotti

"Excellent service and superb and awesome meal will make u come back to this restaurant often. Manager udeka is so passionate about her food and..."

Food Hunter

"Date night last night and had dinner at this really lovely restaurant in Montecasino. Asking for for a table which has “less” foot..."

Simon Lee

"Amazing Italian food, everything was delicious. Many vegetarian and vegan options which is awesome! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for some..."

Mishka Pillay

"The food is amazing. I ordered the Al Capone and thoroughly enjoyed it! My husband ordered the lamb pizza and it was equally good! The limoncello..."

Shivani Maharaj

"We had dinner here for my mom's birthday, absolutely delicious food, service was great, I'll definitely be back. The lamb was definitely something..."

Lerato

"Another amazing pasta place! This branch is as amazing as the one in Midrand. It’s my third time at Casa Bella and i have never been..."

Joyce Keung

"Came here with friends after a movie.Had calamari starter with zucchini fries which was delicious.Pasta and pizza that came out looked quite decent..."

A Foodie Travels

"Casa Bella is officially one of my favourite restaurants.The food is "WOW" I had the salmon pasta and the chocolate fondant and it was amazing!..."

Love❤food

"I loved this restaurant. I had the spatchcock chicken it was just amazing. The service was on point. I am not a big fan of the location of the..."

Ashen

"Pre show lunch and we decided to give Casa Bella a run. Upon walking in, we were greated by friendly staff. We were seated promptly and made known..."

Philip Goosen

"19.09.2018 I was invited along with some of my favourite people to join in the 1st celebrations of Casa Bella DiningThere is also a branch..."

The Food Musketeer

"We visited this establishment for the first time a few weeks ago... and WOW!Service was fantastic.We had pizzas and they were..."

Ashley Brodrick

"If you need to have some yummy Italian pasta and pizzas you must visit this place...the ambience, the staff and yes of course the food is all at..."

Mangofoodie

"Manager Nhlanhla was excellent and adjusted the menu to suit our tastes. A great place to enjoy good Italian food. I’ll certainly be back many..."

Umashani Naidoo

"The tables are a bit on the smaller size especially if it's 4 people at one small table but the service was really good and the food tasted amazing...."

Lizelda Labuschagne

"Found Casa Bella as our choice for a casual dinner with friends. Although the restaurant was very busy, they quickly made a plan to seat us. The menu..."

Shelley Galliver

"Family favourite in monte. The service is always superb, food is delicious and friendly staff. I absolutely LOVE the fried pizza dough that they..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"It's good. Even better that they are open after the late theater shows. Service is good and food is tasty. No short cuts and you get what is..."

Craig Amos

"Absolutely lovely! Friendly service. Instead of the same old bread and butter, they give you delicious bite sizes fried pizza seasoned dough -..."

Must Love Pudding

"This is the best pizza I’ve ever had! Great service and delicious food! My favorite pizzas has to be the Filleto and the Authentic Margarita,..."

Daniëlle Bezuidenhout

"Definitely settling in quite well at Monte. Place has two links on zomato (not sure why) and from my original review have definitely stepped up. I..."

Sesh

"Walk into Casa Bella and you'll find yourself in a warm and welcoming setting, with friendly staff, fantastic service, and the most amazing food. The..."

Nathan Berry

"I am the pickiest eater ever so I seldom find restaurants I want to eat out at. Casa Bella (Montecasino) is the exception. Great ambience and food...."

Kristen Wagner

"This is an unexpected experience, on New Year's Day we were looking for somewhere to have lunch 🍴 nothing was open, so we landed up at Monte and..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Recently been to casa Bella for an evening dinner. Overall it was a good experience. The menu was quite diverse and there is something for everyone...."

Sailesh Naran

"All I can say is that's it's the best lasagna I have ever had 😍 the portions are amazing , the selection of wines great and customer service is at..."

Giselle Dcosta

"This was the first time we visited this new Casa Bella in Monte as we usually go to the one at Mall of Africa. All I can say is that this Casa Bella..."

Steve S

"My girlfriend took me out to Casa Bella on Saturday and the food was chefs kiss* She went for the margarita pizza which is done authentically. Not..."

Loïs Qutob

"Lovely ambiance and fresh,tasty pizzas served at Casa Bella. We enjoyed the authentic margherita pizza, Pepperoni Grande and Al Capone. I'm not a fan..."

Samiksha Nowrungsah

"Casa Bella Montecasino is a fantastic restaurant that offers a wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is charming and inviting, with a warm and..."

Stani I

"Came here to enjoy my birthday. It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant had great service. Food was good and tasty. Would recommend it..."

Sechaba Aapies

"Very attentive waitress, Nora. Service was very good. The food was good for all. We had the chicken livers, kingklip thermidore, a Florentino steak..."

Dean Pillay

"Fantastic evening, great food and beautiful setting! Had the date night special, food was a really big and generous helpings and really good! The..."

Liezl Boshoff

"The staff was friendly, the manager kept on checking up on us and always had a smile. As a vegetarian, the menu was amazing with many meat dishes..."

Rahul Desai

"I went into Casa Bella for a late supper. The restaurant was busy, but we were seated immediately. The waiter brought out a table snack of bread,..."

Ranvir Sawak

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The place is lively and waiters are always energetic unlike some restaurants. Pricing is affordable and I..."

N K

"The starter prawns was probably the best dish I've had this year! Reasonably priced too... Shared the started and shared a pizza plus two drinks,..."

Lara Beukes

"The waitress was very courteous and professional. In house spaghetti is out of ordinary. I ordered a pasta dish just to try their in house spaghetti...."

Robert Tsai

"Probably one of my favorite restaurants to date - consistently excellent food, professional and attentive waiters (shout-out to you, Nicolas and..."

KatR

"Had an absolute awesome dinner here. Our waiter Witness was the best! He answered all of our questions and was 100% attentive to our table. I highly..."

Lauren Purdon

"I absolutely love Casa Bella! The food is always delicious and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. I can highly recommend the Mushroom..."

Aimée Plank

"Vibrant, appealing and relaxed ambience. Warm and inviting restaurant. Service top notch and food excellent. Best grilled calamari I have eaten thus..."

Karisma Singh

"I think any person's expectations get pushed up a notch when you are asked to wait for a table to become available. Fortunately, we didn't wait as..."

Seanan Wai

"The food and service is amazing! I've enjoyed every meal I've had there. The wait staff are friendly and don't forgot additional drinks orders, they..."

Amy Dowse

"Perfect ambiance for authentic italian cuisine, extraordinary service!!! Worth every bite!!! Highly..."

Herusha Singh

Lima

82/100 (629 ratings)

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"We decided to end our girls day out at Lima Tapas Bar and what an experience we had! We were warmly welcomed by the hostess and shown to the bar area..."

Carmen Van Wyk

"Excellent food and excellent venue both times we have been. Have definitely queued up as one of our favoritesNo recommendations, all must be..."

Warren

"Lima.. a place to chill and hang with friends. Small tapas menu but worth each bit. With a main restaurant area and a chill lounge it a hidden gem in..."

Mario Vermeulen

"Girlfriend and I went for a drink and a hub in the upstairs lounge. Very vibey, fantastic drinks (especially the presentation) and good music. Would..."

Gareth Orr

"I've only ever been here twice and both experiences were very pleasant. A very bright colourful menu, polite staff and great ambience. Will..."

Michaela Leon

"Awesome experience with delicious tapas and fresh sushi. The veg meals wear surprising exciting and yummy. Overall lovely experience. Will..."

Arthee Shrikrishan

"Best lamb rack. Everything we tasted was excellent. From the poppers to the nachos and the salads. The highlight was the lamb rack. Highly..."

Ccbalton

"Great place to start a date. We went to Lima with a lot of expectations and they had delivered it. Great service! We only went to Lima for pre-drinks..."

Henry Wickens

"Been there twice. The food is good. Fish tacos were my fav and the little short ribs is just the best! The cocktails are a little different from..."

Yoofi Cole

"Went for dinner there yesterday with my boyfriend for my birthday, we absolutely loved it! We had the pulled pork tacos (so delicious!!), nachos,..."

Bianca Zoë Georgiou

"By far one of the best Tapas places which I have been to. Great vibe with good service. Food never disappoints and there is plenty of variety on the..."

Ubaid Nursoo

"Really exceptional tapas, loved the tacos and stuffed calamari tubes. Great service, great vibe, only down was the rump anticuchos which was..."

Megan Kelly Taylor

"We joined a birthday celebration for a friend in a private area of the restaurant. From the minute we walked in, service was impeccable and attentive..."

Hema Patel

"Amazing ambiance at Lima!!Such a cool vibe, cool music, cool decors😍I would really recommend that place if you’re in..."

Calories-Inn🐷

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience!Let me start with the service: excellent throughout! All staff were courteous, friendly and professional...."

Nathan King

"We went here last Friday night for a friend's 21st birthday party. I absolutely love how they've set out the restaurant, the lighting is warm and..."

Ruth Simone Gray

"Good food. Great service and nice view from balcony. Great spot to eat after a show at the Teatro. Really enjoyed the tapas. Everything we wanted for..."

Wilhelm Nauta

"Business dinner for 8. Booked ahead. Was a warm welcome from the staff. Was impressed with the decor and service. Every dish we ordered was..."

Deysellydia

"My friends and I grabbed a bite here just before we went off to go watch the Illusionists! This place is quite new to Monte - whose restaurants I..."

Elizabeth Grieve

"We sat upstairs which was cosy and very chic. Had quite a few tapas of which the salmon tiradito was my favourite (though it was not served in the..."

Jo

"How amazing is this place?? You're treated like royalty here. I've been here twice already and I definitely go back. The service is great and the..."

Queen

"Delicious food, good service and great atmosphere. I’ve been to Lima Tapas a few times and they never disappoint. Would definitely..."

Daniëlle Bezuidenhout

"Recently had dinner here with company. The decor is a stunning mix of industrial and organic modern. However, it's situated one floor up and requires..."

Tyler Barberis

"I was very interested in going to Lima’s because the rating on Zomato was high but there were also some bad reviews for the food and price. My wife..."

James Campbell

"Great ambience and decor, very good menu and well prepared food with loads of flavour and Denzel Washington waited on our table - what more could a..."

Candi.smith@dimensiondata.com

"Classy venue that pays attention to detail. We had tapas and champagne - everything was delicious especially the oysters. I also prefer sitting..."

Sushi-Sue

"I’ve recently visited Lima’s this past weekend for a round of drinks after hearing some good things. The first thing I really liked about..."

Sailesh Naran

"Lima is a very appealing restaurant located in Monte casino. I instantly fell in love with the interiors and the decor of the restaurant. One must..."

Shobha Maruthy

"I came here on a weekday evening with friends for a light dinner. We found it after discovering that our favourite sushi place had closed down...."

Kholiswa Mqina

"Super tasty food and cocktails 👍🏻Service was good and waiters friendly!Tapas abit pricey but very tasty.Great place to have a girls catch-up..."

Melishni Achary

"I tried this restaurant based on Zomato reviews and I was not disappointed. We got here on a busy Saturday night and were seated immediately by the..."

Akash

"I'd never heard of this restaurant, I'd never seen it when walking by, but I'm glad my friends had booked a meal there. The table ordered all..."

Ka Wing 88

"Amazing food, friendly staff who are on the ball. Beautifully decorated restaurant and bar. Great vibe for a fun evening out with friends as the bar..."

Brittany Roberts

"The picanha...3 dipping sauces,fries and 3 chunks of rump perfectly prepared to medium rare and a chunky puree of black beans...the meat was so..."

Martin Slabber

"Food - 10/ 10!Service - 7 / 10Atmosphere 8 / 10 Ribs, Wings, Signature Salmon California Rolls, Beef Nachos........ all..."

Roy Vlooitjie Minnaar

"Chilli, Chocolate, Churros.... Tequila!!! What's not to love! The fusion of the best of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian & Mexican cuisine is fantastic...."

KarmaZebra

"Great atmosphere. Very tasty dishes. A little on the expensive side. Had a great service. Waiter knew the menu backwards. Will go again. Management..."

Stephen Castle

"What a lovely "secretive" place in Monte. You might just miss it when walking by. The decor and feel is lovely, with romantic lighting and detail...."

Jenean

"This place is really awesome. The decor and setup is wonderful with exciting interior finishes. All tapas we tried was delicious. Great place to hang..."

Arshad Karim

"Such a lovely evening spent at Lima Tapas Bar. It was a completely last minute decision but a brilliant one. We walked into the restaurant..."

Raquel De Canha

"Phenomenal! I loved everything about this place from the décor and ambiance to the bright and friendly staff. The tapas was delicious and it was fun..."

Megan Fowkes

"Limas menu was very enticing and surely did not disappoint. The fish tacos were full of flavors and balanced sweet and spicy so well. The nachos were..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Thoroughly enjoyed our first dinner at Lima and can't wait to go back! From the tapas to the tacos to the churros...amazing!!!! The service is great..."

Angielubbe

"I finally made it to this tapas bar in the bustling hub of Montecasino this past weekend and could not have been more impressed with both the..."

Lauras World

"4.5 starts based on one singularity... I've only ever been during the week when it's quiet!I'd love to to test them in peak hours.Well..."

Gazza

"Absolutely stunning restaurant! It has amazing decor, you are greeted with a smile. The restaurant is large and cozy and has a large comfortable..."

Candice Degotte

"@limatapasbar Location: Montè Casino (near Skoobs)Cuisine: Latin America (infusion of Portuguese, Italian, Spanish)Service:..."

Su Abdool

"Great vibe in the cigar lounge! Prices vs portions are a little out of kilter; but a great selection of food and plenty of excellent tastes to..."

Jonathan Houston

"Went to the restaurant for a catch-up with friends. The restaurant was suggested by a friend because of my love for tapas...little did I know that..."

Tshidi

"What a great find...the place has changed into a great tapas bar focusing on South American cuisine. We had a stunning meal-all dishes were delicious..."

Nicole

"What a stunning evening at Lima last night! A friend and I ordered food to share including the fish taco, paella (we requested seafood only) and..."

Taskeen Moolla

"Wow. From the decor to the food and plating - I was not disappointed at all. Had heard great things and must say this is set to become the "trendy"..."

Heather Hook

"Unbelievable food and incredible vibe! Something special. Latin American food like no where else I've had before. Very wide selection of fine alcohol..."

Gennaro Bonafede

"We had a great time at this spot. Try the cocktails - they rock! I had a gin and tonic with chili and ginger - delicious (hot too!) The food is..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Lima Lima Lima !!! What a gem and truly one of the best dinning experiences we have had recently. We walked in on a whim and were told at first that..."

Prasantha Bisetty

"Excellent service. Food was great, unique, and well portioned. Decor and music very good. Will definitely be back with friends for another great..."

Gene Lapan

"Lima Tapas Bar offered excellent service, never had my meal arrive at my table so quick as I did at Lima, and all food tasted great, pork empenadas..."

Michelle Cristina Diniz Abreu

"Wow what an absolute gem..i absolutely loved the experience..the decor is gorgeous the views fabulous and the food was great too..the service was on..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"Had a really good night here. We were greeted by all the waiters as we walked in. Decor was very beautiful, gave a nice dinner atmosphere. We were in..."

Diana Mak

"Nice place to have a few drinks and plates of food to share. The food was good and was being moved out the kitchen quickly. The service was amazing!..."

Carmen Purkiss

"We decided to try out Lima on Friday night (21 Apr) and it was spectacular! Every single staff member was on the ball with their service and..."

Kristin Cronjé

"Excuse the poor quality in my photos but I was way too excited to try the food to spend a second longer taking a food selfie :)Impressed from..."

Jeanique Pretorius

"Great decor and setting, some gems on the menu but also some misses. Loved all the desserts we ordered. The jalapeño poppers were really good,..."

Ashmita Boodoo

"Lima tapas bar is a gem. Brilliant atmosphere and sumptuous food. Everything ordered was delicious and their cocktails and large selection of tequila..."

Stephen Chapman

"Having a after show craving for sushi led us to Lima Tapas Bar, the drinks are AMAZING! We had good service and enjoyed the evening, the sushi was a..."

Lizanne Hennop

"Limited vegetarian options. Food was excellent. Nicely prepared. Portion sizes could be bigger. Excellent ambience. Waitress was excellent. Food..."

Priyesh Soni

"Yummy but very over priced and although it is tapas.. the portions are unnecessarily small. With that said I had the most amazing Japanese salmon..."

Michelle S.

"It's been long since i ate good food,received amazing service and listened to a good DJ on a Saturday nite Lima Tapas Bar is the best place to be I..."

Amanda Banda

"Just cnt stop sharing the experience I had at lima tapas bar.wooow dnt hesitate to take your loved ones to lima you wl surely not be disappointed..."

Musa Ncube

"Amazing ambiance and decor. Something completely different and bespoke. A restaurant that transports you to a Peruvian land. First off the..."

Marie

"Decor and service is good, but food is mediocre and over-priced. Any tapa experience is enhanced by ease of sharing, which is possible with their..."

Carina Van Brummelen

"The food is delicious and well seasoned. Drinks are actually overpriced but they do taste really good, we ordered mocktails and they were not blend..."

Dr. Kurhula Nicolleen-Jean

"This is an excellent place to try out. It’s a really unique and a chilled environment and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The menu has..."

Cheryl Anne Usherwood

"Food is enjoyable and the tea cup alcoholic drink was really good when I was still partaking in alcohol however one of the ingredients or something..."

Mad UrCrazy

"I loved my experience at Lima. Every dish I sampled was delicious. The lamb ribs, shank and tacos are incredible. I am 100% going back again! Service..."

Doggy

"I went here for the Sandton Comedy Club show but arrived early for dinner. The tapas here were excellent from the nachos, tacos, sushi, empanadas..."

Kenna Williams

"We enjoyed the Beef Pasta Special (R85) at Lima Tapas Bar, served in a beautiful red potjie. We were the first customers on a Thursday afternoon so..."

Tiaan Fölscher

"It was Carnival time at Lima Tapas Bar We got to taste some delicious food items that showcase the evolution of food and drinks at this trendy..."

The Food Musketeer

"The food was delicious. The prawns were my favorite and the staff was very..."

Janice Baldwin

"The service at Lima was surpurb, love their tacos with shrimp 🍤 and the most part was the smoking also great view. It's a pity I only took videos..."

Lundi Qwesha's View

"A nice dining experience, the tacos in particular are really delicious. One of the best restaurants in Monte Casino. The service was particularly..."

Richard Hart

"Lovely place. The food was so tasty. Did not really like the red wine and fruit cocktail jug. I think the ice was too much so diluted the taste of..."

Naki (Nashe)

"The tapas dishes were really good, especially the the ribs and the wings. The prawns were a bit bland. The Picanha steak was incredible. The..."

Adrien Thoma

"We went into limas for comedy night. They have good drinks. I tried the dessert. It was Carmel cream, strawberry and oreos. It was a decent dessert...."

Ranvir Sawak

"Popped in a quick dinner on my business trip. Really enjoyed the T- Bone steak. Well priced as..."

Christopher Robin Williams

"The most delicious food I have ever tasted. Usually at a restaurant we have one good plate of food at this restaurant every plate was..."

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