TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

"Awesome warm , welcoming beautiful vintage setting. Had a surprise bday for my niece, we were given 5 star top notch service. Steve was out waiter..."

Karl Fick

Lawrence Blackbeard

"Stop for a quick lunch at a place we have always seen or walked passed but never actually been to. So we tried it, warm welcome and then seated...."

JJ Du Toit

"Very nice cafe. Very reasonably priced food. Service was top notch, kind and friendly. Food is simple and flavorful and comes out quickly. No..."

Ada

Lupa Osteria Hillcrest

85/100 (1347 ratings)

"The food was so good. Lovely Italian cuisine. Very noisy which added to the ladies night out. The waiter was busy but still very attentive. Didn't..."

Verusia Chetty

"What an amazing lunch experience at Lupa. It was my first visit to this restaurant and it definitely won't be the last. I had the avo balsamic fillet..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Been to Lupa for dinner with visiting friends from the Czech Republic. Nice warm atmosphere, great food and excellent service. Thanks to Chelsea for..."

Raymond Vadival

"Great little restaurant which is well located within Hillcrest. A truly warm and inviting eatery that is accompanied by a wonderful menu. The pizza's..."

Kent Lawrence

"Lupa (Hillcrest) was the first place I took my partner when we atarted dating. We only visit Durban once a year now but it has always been amazing...."

Benjamin David Brown

"Since we've been in Hillcrest this has been the best of the places we have visited. Warm atmosphere, great vibe and fantastic food. The complementary..."

Josef Breedt

"We had a lovely date night here, first at the welcoming bar after the drive from Jozi and then at the table....they have their own dough room where..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Had a really good evening here last night . Service was average but ordered the stallone pizza and brownie for dessert and both were delicious !..."

Amy Atkinson

"Stunning Aglio e Olio, quite possibly the best I've had. One of my top 5 Durban Restaurants. Great atmosphere & decor, with references to Cape Town's..."

Brendan Taljaard

"What a fantastic evening in the company of great food and great people. The ambience was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for a more hearty..."

Zara

"Hubby and I had our anniversary lunch here and what a brilliant choice, delicious food all round from the complementary focaccia, Devine chicken..."

Gayathree Naidoo

"I finally got to try Lupa Osteria whilst I was visiting home over Christmas. At first, I got a bit of Primi Piatti vibe, perhaps because of the..."

Katherine

"I think that that was probably the best restaurant I've been to in a long long while . Amazing Waitor Costa ..... Ask for him ...!! A must go to..."

Tracy

"This is one again one of my favourite restaurants - food, ambience and service are wonderful.The bar area is a winner - allowing you to..."

Leigh Morum

"Excellent grub in a relaxing environment. Italian is what you come here for, but the steaks and chicken are great too. Service was perfect and quick...."

Richard

"Great food and great ambiance with friendly service! Love their meatball spaghetti pasta. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Hillcrest..."

Hope Mortimer

"First time coming to this restaurant and I would continue going here. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Lovely ambiance and great vibe...."

Kirstyvandeventer

"Craft beer, good cocktails, in house fresh made pasta and great sauces to boot. This is a relaxed restaurant serving great food with good..."

Duncan Clark

Lizelle Blair

"Awesome vibe! Superb friendly staff! Great service and of course the food is amazing, recommend this place for everyone to try at least once! I..."

Sinentokozo Mabaso

"Almost an exact replica of Primi, their food is on par. Nice, open restaurant. A little more family oriented but a nice place to break bread with..."

Lebo Chabana-Kubheka

"Love Lupa, from the food to the staff !! Have eaten here a few times food is great,the atmosphere is calm & relaxed. A great place for a romantic..."

Channell Moonsamy

"Superb food and service - my gorgeous wife had the salmon which she thoroughly enjoyed, and I had the veal saltimbocco which was extremely good -..."

Alan Williams

"Went there May2015. Vibe, ambience and layout is great. Got a family feel to it, but definitely can cater to romantics. We were loadshedded during..."

Simon Trollope

"My boyfriend took me on our firat date at Lupa and man was I blown away! The meals were perfect im every way and their wine selections accomodated..."

Chantelle Slabbert

"Dined here several times since it opened up and definitely had an enjoyable time every single time. Really great food and tip top staff who are eager..."

Jays

"What a brilliant restaurant! I have been here a few times since it has opened and have not once been disappointed. Great Italian cuisine. I highly..."

Jo

Two Acres Tearoom

"We booked a table for 9 during the week, for outside, this morning someone phoned to say they were putting us inside due to it being a bit "chilly"...."

Kylie Maherry Spires

"I had my 40th Ladies tea at Two Acres. What a beautiful morning spent under the trees. Amazing food and just so much care taken my Kathleen and..."

Tracey Douglas

"This will always be my favourite place - a little bit of country, pleasant staff, a choice of being inside or out and yummy food � Love you 2..."

Beth Marlin

"Two Acres is my go to happy place. It is life in abundance. Food, care, love, gardens. Thank you to Kathleen, Richard and all the staff...."

Diane Grobler

"Thanks to Kathleen at Two Acres for hosting a wonderful kitchen tea! Scrumptious food, a gorgeous setting and friendly, helpful staff! Thanks for..."

Claire Bekker

"Wonderful setting. Great service. Lovely few short food and awesome coffee. Special..."

Marlene Van Rensburg

"We had such a stunning Bridal Shower for Kate last Saturday- the food was amazing, service awesome & Bridget was such a great help getting it all..."

Chonell Kinnear Roy

"What a stunning venue and the food..."

Janine East

"Always good to visit..."

Andrew Brown

"A lovely..."

Elizabeth Bartholomew

"Really amazing birthday lunchtime celebration. Every aspect was perfectly handled. Stunning venue, helpful and very friendly staff, beautifully..."

Cyndy McKeown

"They have really great coffee at an affordable price, and lovely baked goods too. It's an awesome venue for various functions, and includes a mani..."

Melll Mew

"A very cozy tea room with good food and good service. The Welsh Rarebert was superb. My wife had sweetcorn fritters that she said were superb. The..."

Paul Lloyd

"This delightful gem in Hillcrest is a must visit. It has the perfect combination - a delicious menu, great staff/service and a beautiful location...."

Anne de Chazal

"A calming and relaxing lunch nestled under gigantic trees. Food was fresh light and delicious. Smoked salmon with avo on artisnal bread. Definitely..."

Shamilla Budhai

"Quaint place.. wonderful setting. Such a lovely place to spend your afternoon. Delicious food and the Gin tasting experience and info were very..."

Bronwyn Morgan

"The food here is incredible. Please visit at least once to see for your self. I am in LOVE with the quiche. Salad greens and herbs come straight from..."

Soul School Mentors Wholistic Higher Learning

"Relaxing afternoon at their garden and restaurant. Service is quick and the food is good quality. Good place for a tea party and to chill. Selection..."

Ben Meyer

"Food was very good as was service. Only problem is parking area where large tree roots are a danger for elderly and handrail is non available due to..."

Sue Simpkins

"Excellent customer service. Delicious food fresh and hot. Menu varied and covers for most tastes and..."

Sylvia Panico

"Homely quaint restaurant with great service and divine food. We had breakfast and cappuccinos there. Kids play area is a..."

Maryanne Comrie

"Attended 21st celebration at one of my favourite local eateries. Beautiful venue and delicious..."

Toni Schumann

"Great food in a beautiful setting - they also have a gin..."

Lance

"Friendly staff, quite good food, and a nice location. Service was on the slow side, but nothing to become angry..."

Kobus Scheepers

"A pleasant location for good food and service. An ideal place for small informal..."

JOHN MOORE

"Thanks so much was a lovely afternoon ....service was excellent and the food was delicious and beautifully presented ...welldone keep up your..."

Allison Van Der Merwe

"Stunning venue. Superb food. Love the gin..."

Trish Guilhermino

"Surely one of the best hidden gems of Durban , great food a gin bar , under the trees , living la vida..."

Jason Lubbe

Jack Salmon Fish And Grill

Sushi Platter with Own Variety

Grilled Prawns and Chips

Fish

Deep Fried Chocolate Brownies and Icecream

seafood platter

Gourmet Fish and Chips

gin

Prawns Hake and Calamari

chorizo

Deep Sea Fish of the Day

Blueberry and Grapefruit Gin Cocktails

Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Served with a Crayfish tal29

"Monday night dinner out. As we decided to go to Jack Salmon Hillcrest. Friendly and warm welcome and the door. Ordered drinks that was very prompt,..."

JJ Du Toit

"This is my favourite restraunt, food is exceptional prices are reasonable, some great specials. Decor is very pleasant, service is always good. All..."

terry lovegrove

"Wonderful experience. Excellent service and great..."

John Swales

"We tried some sushi which was really delicious, the poke bowl was tasty... We expected more from our dessert "death by brownie"... Service was..."

Vera Berens

"Tasty food and great..."

Sherzel Kisten

"Highly recommend for delicious food and excellent service. Lunch menu is a treat. Each of our company of three chose different dishes and all were..."

Bettie Vanstraaten

"Absolutely beautiful and classy ambience which is a feast for the eyes. Some of the food at our table was good and tasty but the prawns on our visit..."

Karen Leppan

"Went for a Saturday date night and it was an awesome experience. Service was fantastic, food was incredible, atmosphere was warm and vibrant...."

Craig Briggs

"The mid week lunch time special is great value for money and service is hands on without being intrusive The fish and chips as well as the Chicken..."

Ricardo W

"I was very impressed with the friendly service and the ambiance. I loved the food and the presentation. Definitely worth a visit. One can go dressed..."

Lynton Wepener

"Best seafood that I have had in a long time. Staff are polite and friendly, excellent knowledge of the menu. Lovely ambience and the decor is fresh..."

Sean Hensby

"Other than the confusion on entering (the waitron was totally discombobulated by the fact that we had not booked - which is why we went so early for..."

Sandy Cromhout

"Very good food. Nice staff and worth a..."

Daniel Stewart

"Beautiful place. I like decoration and atmosphere. Sushi is nice. I put 4 stars because paella was not nice. The rice is over..."

Simona

"They hv a lovely reasonably priced lunch special. We started with tempura prawns. They were large and well cooked with sweet chilli dip. Absolutely..."

Jenny Brown

"SO and I decided at short notice to go out for dinner. The service was good, food was great. I had a platter and they had Kingklip both were well..."

Duncan MacMillan

"I love their sushi! I mostly eat there for lunch and enjoy both the Hillcrest and Durban North restaurants. Great open feeling and all round a..."

Kendall James

"Lovely food and beautiful..."

Yonela Ndabankulu

Hole In The Wall Pizza Take Away And Outdoor Cafe

Pinepple and Chille the Other Jalapeño and Avo

Jalapeño and Avo Other Pineapple and Chilli

Vegetarian Pizza with Vegan Pepperoni

Cheesy Bread Balls

Double Thick Chocolate Milkshake

Vegan Strawberry Shake

Cheesy Garlic Mixed Herd Wraps

Wheelchair Accessible

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Lunch

Mid-range

"Best pizza in the Upper Highway area. Thin, crispy, and wood fired with full bodied tomato base. Amazing fresh juices, squeezed on the premises...."

Lisa Hayes-Foley

"I generally am NOT a pizza lover - but these guys spin a bit of magic with what I traditionally avoid. It's the only pizza I'll have a slice of. ..."

Kathleen Cleator

"Had my first hole in the wall pizza tonite and it was beyond amazing!! The Africana is a winner and new..."

Jarred Olsen

"If anyone in Hillcrest feels like a proper pizza then this is the place. I'm a big pizza lover and theirs hits the..."

Bryce Goss

"Very awesome pizza, woodfired, thin base and full of taste, well worth the visit, will have many more..."

Dave Coetzee

"Best take away pizza place in the upper highway..."

Megan L Taylor

"Simply the best pizza Around! And such innovative toppings - my fav is the Roaming goat . I'm not telling what's on it - you have to go try it for..."

Jenny Howle

"Wow!! Our first hole in the wall experience �� Pizza was absolutely divine! Will definitely be..."

Sherryl Leroux

"Best pizza in Hillcrest! Try the chilli chicken..."

Warren Prior

"Highly recommend Hole in the wall. Pizzas are excellent. Will be back- again and again..."

Stephanie van der Spuy

"One of the best pizzas I have had. Friendly service too. Well..."

Di Smyly

"Thanks for dinner last night. Best pizza..."

Kerry Ainhirn

"Great Job! Devine wood fire Pizza, thin base, done to perfection! The whole family loved it!! See you..."

Dawn Dorrington

"Ha my first pizza yesterday. Absolutely loved it. Had the Hole in the..."

Elize Macnamara

"Hands down the best pizza in Durban I've had to date - the inlander was superb & the tomato bases are unreal. The milkshakes are also so so..."

Jess Scott

Bona Terra Cafe

80/100 (6042 ratings)

Cookies and Cream Milkshake

Pear Baked Cheesecake

Cakes

BT House Burger

Fish

Chocolate Espresso Cake of the Day

Chicken wrap

Cheese Board of the Day

Non-smoking restaurants

Seating

Dog Friendly

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Visited this wonderful place for lunch with my family and well it was incredible to say the least! The staff members are very friendly, especially..."

Tristin Sarah Knott

"We visited Bona Terra for the first time last week and the breakfast and service were phenomenal. We decided to visit again today to try something..."

Celeste Vahl

"Absolutely adore your restaurant!! Thank you for yet another amazing meal and we are always SO GRATEFUL for the incredible dedicated ladies who look..."

Caitlyn De Beer

"Had lunch at Bona Terra today - what an incredible place for adults and toddlers! Play area is amazing with lovely staff but does not detract should..."

Renette Van Der Merwe

"Came across this beautiful setting by shear chance whilst exploring different stop over lunch venues to the norm. Of course we were delighted we..."

Dawn Manuel

"� we had the best time. I highly recommend it. Two kids play area's. The kids had a ball and my breakfast was..."

Jennifer Harms

"Service is always excellent. Thank you to the staff making this place worth coming back to . Awesome thx..."

Philip Strydom

"Lunch on Eater Sunday was excellent, wonderful service from amazingly friendly staff and delicious food and drink. Totally..."

Russ Booth

"We love visiting often for the friendly staff, amazingly delicious food and tranquil scenery! My new favourite go to place as a mom of 2 small..."

Sarah Fortmann

"This has been one of my favourite local spots over the years, I've watched it grow and expand considerably. I'm very impressed and relieved to know..."

Melisha Durais

"What a gem! Definitely for the whole family, a loved one, or just a catching up with friends. They have a great menu to suit a wide variety of taste..."

Lucy Viljoen

"It's always great to enjoy a meal here ,let the kids play in the sunshine and trees, and plants. Love this..."

Vevegan James

"This place is perfect if you have kids, there is so much entertainment. Esthetically pleasing as well. Food was really good, Staff are so helpful. We..."

Sadeqah Sulaiman-Punchum

"We loved having breakfast at Bona Terra Café on a beautiful, warm, sunny, December day. It’s amazing to see how after the flood damage in April..."

Nobuhle Wiens

"Had an amazing day here with family. The place has a huge outdoor play area for kids with lots of equipment for playing. The setting is nice and..."

Lungile Sibiya

"An absolutely beautiful place. They have the food, service and atmosphere down to a tee. Perfect for the entire family and absolutely kids friendly...."

Robynn Lisa Paul

"What a lovely place for big and small! Great venue, great food, great company. Beautiful decor. Coffee is amazing! Loved the..."

Esmari Marais

"As a restaurant it is great! Went to a wedding here and it was also great - you practically have to do zero decor work because it already looks..."

Lance

"The food was delicious and service very friendly The atmosphere is just what you need after a hectic week. Calm and winding down. Very beautiful..."

Michelle Schlebusch

"Great spot for the entire family. Massive play area for the kiddies and great foot and drinks for the adults. I'm definitely planning to visit again..."

Alan Pillay

"Honestly 5 star for a hidden gem in Hillcrest. We went on a cloudy , slightly rainy day but was such a beautiful atmosphere. Sitting next to the fire..."

Ashveer Supkaran

"What an awesome restaurant! We went on a rainy Sunday so there was no line to get in (a miracle). The staff were friendly and efficient and the food..."

Durban Explorer

"It's a modern country eatery that I highly recommend you visit. You will love the hospitality. When we arrived it was busy but the owner overheard..."

Rodney Govender

"Child friendly, lovely atmosphere and great..."

i am u photography (Nirdev Udith)

"This is a really great venue. Fantastic menu and excellent service. Prices are SPOT-ON. Family friendly. Highly..."

FireStone

"Really great place,I love it.I would highly recommend. The staff were friendly, the food was great, the atmosphere is perfect. The venue is..."

Y G

"Bona Terra is a not so hidden gem in the upper highway area. Offering everything from delicious breakfasts, light lunches, decadent cakes and..."

Nicole Goss

Punjabi's

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"#punjabis in hillcrest Been here often and it's always so nice. Bring your own booze as there's no license, but no corkage fee. If you enjoy..."

Trent Mcgregor

"I just had the best curry of my entire life at Punjabi's on Inanda Road. Such flavourful aromatic food! 10/10 from the whole family and will..."

Kyra Kirrane

"This is one of our trusty go-to's. Can't let too long go by without our Punjabis fix! So reasonably priced & the portions are very generous. So much..."

Kim Middleton

"Great food, great service, great ambiance. Highly..."

Colin Willies

"These finest Indian restaurant in town. Real north Indian cuisine that is to die..."

Jonty Smith

"What a lovely surprise to find such an amazing little Indian restaurant in Hillcrest. My family and I were just blown away by the food. Thank you and..."

Candice Van Niekerk

"My dad and I eat here or get takeaways regularly. The food is always delicious. I really enjoy the jalfrezi dishes and the..."

Jo Crimes

"This was excellent! We had the greatest lunch here and the chicken saag and lamb dash was a hit! Soji was..."

Nikki Inman-Bamber

"Amazing ! Best Indian restaurant experience. Thank..."

Nico Van Niekerk

"Really good authentic Punjabi north Indian ..."

Jatinder Singh Sehra

"So amazing love it,! Especially catering for the..."

Kyle Deacon

"Delicious and authentic Indian food, would highly..."

Nikki Hodgson Bornman Renaud

"Great Food and Great Service..."

Amarjit Singh

"Great restaurant. Real Indian food. Love the home made ice..."

Derrick Palterman

"We have heard fabulous things about this restaurant. Our first visit has been an awesome experience. Highly..."

Patricia Rose Edwards

"Great food and service. Well done..."

Nils A Haug

"The best Sushi in the Upper highway area. Great vegan and vegetarian options. Tofu noodles or the bean curd vegan sushi..."

Mitchell Short

"Yang has been a fond favorite for our family for the last 8 years. We love celebrating special occasions here because of its quaint Chinese setting..."

Jess Green

"Was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. With a string of bad experiences with chinese restaurants this one is my favorite by far. Food was..."

Garret Cunningham

"Fresh, tasty food & lovely service! We had bamboo rolls, steamed dumplings, kang pao chicken & prawn curry ~ all of it was SO..."

Roxy Strydom

"If u know what the asian foods about, then ask the owner which is the professional chef to make thw way u..."

Y R

"We eat at Yang’s on Friday Night. It has to be one of the best Restaurants that I have been to in a long time. The food was incredible and so tasty..."

Monica van Rooyen

"Last night my boyfriend and I ordered the "Plan A" as a take away meal, and we had so much food that we were both able to Take some for lunch today!..."

Courtney-Jade Bridges

"Consistently good food. My wife is allergic To shellfish and she has not once experienced any issues. Sushi is great and owner/manager is often..."

Justin Goldblatt

"This place has character. Food is fantastic. Venue is great for chilling with..."

Rinay Iyer

"Food selection is limited..but the meals were excellently cooked and very palatable... Staff polite and friendly... The ONLY drawback is...the tiled..."

Dave Mould

Essence Cafe & Pizzeria

Peri Peri Chicken and Chips

Cajun Chicken Wrap

Cappuccino

Spicy Scrambled Eggs

Chourizo Pizza & Chicken Mayo Pizza

Passion Fruit Crush

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved the vibe that this restaurant gave me. The setting was really nice but I did think that the oreo milkshake I had was a bit expensive and the..."

Kiara Harilal

"The welcome and service was good. Food was flavorful. We had the calamari starter, crumbed button mushrooms, garlic and herb focaccia with a bacon..."

Rishern Rambakus

"love Essence Cafe !! the food is good and tasty the staff are awesome ! love the by one get one free evenings ! Definitely my local spot when I don't..."

Devon Hunt

"I ordered a peri-peri chicken burger with mixed berries crush, it was so nice, the atmosphere is awesome. My waitress gave me the best service ever,..."

Sthandiwe Msomi

"Pizza was Great..we did wait a while to check out hower our waiter was friendly and accommodating. The caramel milkshake was also..."

samuel soobramoney

"What a fantastic surprise this place was. What appeared to be "another coffee shop in Hillcrest" turned out to have one of the nicest pizzas in..."

Wayne Lion-Cachet

"Fresh food Good size portions For those who have a sweet tooth....this is the place for..."

Sabz

"Had coffee and cake. Friend and I shared the cake . It was a huge slice. Very..."

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Nick Horne

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Jacqui Trinder

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shainaz sather

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lungile nhlanhla

Sue Linstrom

Ashley Korsman

Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo

dianne carey

Cass Dekker

Anthea

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Sherzel Kisten

Mark Fouche

Francine

tia fourie

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Bo Tasker

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Chantal Wright

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Maureen Rudham

Sue Preller McAlpine

Suren Moodliar

Marc Lappeman

Reude

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Litisha Pillay

Louis

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Kirstyvandeventer

Dorea

FatElla

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Vincent D. De Speville

Lungile Sibiya

David Hindmarch

sethu Mtshali

Nobuhle Wiens

Ryan Stolzenberg

Slindile Madela

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