TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Great service! Friendly and knowledgeable waiter. Burgers were very tasty and portions were generous. The cocktails are delicious! Lovely small..."

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Tebogo Mphuthi

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Cafe 28

Frittura Di Calamari E Zucchine

Burrata Pizza with Parma Ham

Bombalino

Montanara Pomodoro E Mozzarella

Pizza

Panna Cotta

Doughnut with Pistacchio Ice Cream

schnitzel burger

Crudo Ham Pizza

Penne

Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil

Fried Calamari and Zucchini

Alessandro Lanteri

"Authentic Italian dining, with the option of eating out (Covid-willing) or home delivery in the Sandton area.. What's not to love? Café..."

Lauras World

"A nice place to find the real Neapolitan pizza , all the ingredients are typically Italian and the quality is really good . It’s a pity that is..."

Mel Dep

"Andrea has brought Milano to Jozi! Friday night Pizza’s took me back to Italy with the light crisp bases and delicious toppings. The staff were..."

Yummy!

"All we can say is a massive thank you to the management and staff at Cafe28. They really saved our bacon for an event we needed to host for our..."

Tayla Wagner

"We had the most wonderful evening at Cafe 28 celebrating a beautiful bride to be. A massive thank you to the Cafe 28 team for making the night a..."

Kirsten Hancock

"There's not enough stars here!! What a fantastic authentic italian meal! Thin pizza, delicious gelato.. (hazelnut choc one u gotta try!!) Excellent..."

Halona Naidoo

"Been here multiple times and will never go to another Italian restaurant because this is the “Italian” restaurant. Imported cheese, tomatoes,..."

Shannon Roos

"I had the pizza and a fresh juice. Very filling, may be the best pizza I've had in South Africa so far. Fresh tasting ingredients and good service...."

David Jansen op de Haar

"I've been to Cafe 28 twice so far. The food and service is absolutely amazing. It's in a beautiful setting with fresh food to go with a chilled..."

Michelle Milton

"Thanks to Alessio and staff , nothing but praises for this restaurant. My wife does not like Pizza but her mind has been changed today. She asked me..."

Rory Ramsay

"I went here for neopolitan pizza that’s been hyped about at cafe 28. Wondering if they can walk the talk. Well they did, awesome authentic pizza to..."

Dan Moodley

"Casual, safe setting with lovely skyline view from the deck. Great setting to unwind, not pretentious! Good selection of pizzas, pastas, wines &..."

Lauren Rota

"Good tasting pizza base with a chewy texture although the centre is really soft and I would’ve preferred it more cooked. Topping was..."

Val Kano

"Undoubtedly, the best pizza in johannesburg! Neopolitan old school authentic !! Fresh Ingredients, which u don't mind paying for I've been coming..."

nicci bakos

"A wonderful Italian pizzeria located on a mini golf course. The location is beautiful and the food matches. We had the pizza and it was excellent. ..."

Brad Hofman

"This is the real deal. The only way to beat this is to get onto a plane to Rome. And the prices aren't too bad either. Just be warned, that fresh..."

Thavash Govender

"Wow… impressed with the quality and taste of the Neapolitan pizza. Best so far I have tasted in SA. Almost close to the one I had in Naples. A must..."

Suchismita Simhadri

"We stumbled across this hidden gem after a game of Padel. Sitting outdoors with the garden view was just what we needed. The food was absolutely..."

Rebecca Pillay

"Cafe 28 @ Sandton is the place to be, I really enjoyed the vibe of the place, especially upstairs, beautiful view with a breath of fresh air... I..."

Boat “God” Makhubu

"Our firm hosted our End of Year party at Cafe 28 this past weekend, and it was the best one we have ever had! The service from Alessio, Joseph,..."

Uraysha Ramracheya

"The best of the best. Wonderfully authentic neopolitan pizzas that are beyond amazing. Basically perfection. The location is awesome. The manager,..."

Veeba Bhavanbhai

"Drive to the inanda office park (Google maps takes you to another office park) and have your drivers licence ready to be checked in my security. This..."

Michelle Kahn

Chateau Gateaux Patisserie

Strawberry Cheesecake

Salted caramel cheesecake

Southern Red Velvet Cake and Cappuccino

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

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"Really really really delicious baked goods and the coffee is revolutionary make sure to get it with coconut milk, you will not go..."

Cole

"I didn’t stay to eat, but the staff was very friendly, they informed me of all the current specials they were running and they got my order ready..."

Neo Ramagaga

"Every week we go to chateau gateaux to try new cakes and all are delicious , you can also order a full cake to take away . Also the croissants are..."

Mel Dep

"Simply put: excellence! Been craving chocolate cake for a while but I don’t like delicacies that are too sweet. This chocolate cake cake..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"Brilliant little spot to grab a slice of cake and a cup of coffee. I had the chocolate mousse cake with a cappachino and it was divine. Will be back..."

Meagan

"decided to get mini cakes instead of one big one for my birthday....my favourite was the chocolate....the crumb had such a nice rich taste....the..."

Tarryn

"My friend and I were craving something sweet so we decide to visit Chateau gateaux. They have a wonderful array of cakes and the overall..."

Gracie Kay

"Mouth watering display of cakes and pastries...absolutely sinful! My favorite is their almond croissant filled with almond butter (yummeee!) and..."

Ashdesai5

"OMG the best cake ever. I am a lover of orange chocolate and their Austrian Chocolate Mousse cake is amazing. It's going to be hard to walk past..."

Carole Craggs

"Lovely cake shop with a wide variety and excellent service. Our favourites are the cheesecakes (lemon and strawberry), cookies and cream and the..."

Nadhiya

"My friend bought me this cake for my birthday...it might have been the best gift I received on the day! Decadent, moist, fresh, dark and sweet it was..."

Sabeeha Dawood

"Love cute cake and coffee places. Generally the name Chateau Gateaux is associated with delicious cakes in a variety of options. My only reason for..."

Fatima Moosa

"My fav place to hang out on Sunday mornings - I was living nearby and I would walk by illovo to enjoy a crispy cool morning with a cup of hot..."

Get In My Belly

"My favourite spot, I enjoy coming here having a cup of coffee & trying a new slice of some cake I had last when I was a child or never even had ever..."

Wayne Henry

"I normally order the big frozen cakes for an occasion so my review is purely based on that because I have not tried their individual options...."

Priya

"These cakes are delicious and wonderfully indulgent! The presentation and styling is tad cheesy, but it's made up for by good quality ingredients and..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Delicious, decadent desserts and fragrant and bold coffee. A lot of variety making it difficult to choose. Tried the passionate lemon cheesecake and..."

Nwsnyman

"At Château Gâteaux, I have found that the phrase "consistency is key" is a phrase that their products are modelled on, from individual cakes to..."

I_Viewfoods

"I have had bought both the black forest and the mozart cake and followed the instructions to thaw it. Both were absolutely delicious. The cherries in..."

Desiree Pillay

"Perfect date with my husband. Cakes are always well worth the cheat day. Cake was fresh and the coffee was beyond amazing. Definitely a hidden..."

Mumtaz Moosa Saley

"I always find that the Chateau Gateaux desserts are easy on the eye. The taste can be better. I had two of my favorites...the Mississippi mud pie and..."

Sharima Bramannan

"What a lovely new york cheesecake with an awesome friend. Such a gem! Treat yourself to a great experience with the best sweet things in a Gauteng,..."

Melissa Claassens

"Such a cute little French patisserie which is a perfect spot to pop into when those Sunday afternoon cake cravings hit.Conveniently..."

Ashley

"25.03.2017 Stopped here to get some indulgent treat's for the family. I was amazed at the variety this small shop has. I was also impressed that they..."

The Food Musketeer

"The staff is helpful and friendly. They have the most divine coffees! I would suggest that you try their passionate lemon cheesecake. You will not be..."

Boitumelo Khunou

"This is the best place to get dessert from in Joburg. Every item is made to look beautiful and the taste is just as amazing. My firm favourites are..."

Zara Khan

"Some really good cakes and a good verity. You can buy full cake or just by the slice. Can't you just make some fresh fruit juice not just the Sir..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"What's not to like with this french influenced bakery. Firstly the cakes and pastries are to die for. Secondly they make really good coffee. Flat..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I am a sucker for pastries and dessert so any place with a good-looking dessert menu automatically goes on my bookmark list.When we arrived at..."

Courtney StarBerry

"Now I know what the hype is about. Pretty setting, good service and the cakes are consistently the Best I've had, especially the Mozart cake!..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic stop for an early morning coffee. Coffee is divine. Savory pastries are limited but tasty. Probably the best croissants in Johannesburg...."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"We have tried quite a lot of the cakes and tarts on offer, and have enjoyed all. We have not dined there, so can't comment on service from that..."

Grant & Sam

"My friends bought my birthday cake from this branch and it was absolutely delicious! They got the Walnut Truffle cake and I thoroughly enjoyed it...."

Neelaм

"This is my go-to cake shop. I'm pretty sure this place is what heaven looks like. I'd have to say that walnut truffle cake is my favourite, followed..."

Deepa Daya

"Toffee apple tart: Try it!Ask for extra creamThey also have a full savoury range, the quiches look amazing.******Omg..."

Eve

"My go-to place for cakes and to satisfy any sweet craving. Best New York baked cheesecake, Chocolate volcano, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and and and...."

Reema Vather

"After a week of craving nothing but carrot cake, I decided to stop by the patisserie I've heard so much about. I went with a friend, Jolene, and we..."

Christiaan Strydom

"We decided to stop here for a cheat treat and we were very impressed. The little shop is very cosy and the cakes on display are beautiful. We had..."

Jolene

"Their mini desserts are presented so beautifully. We grabbed a few after dinner and unfortunately I was disappointed. Some were pretty good and some..."

Jenny Louw

"I can still remember my first experience as I entered the Château Gâteaux Patisserie in Illovo – by accident. My eyes lingered, I had to stop..."

Nabihah Plaatjes

"Such a nice spot to have a coffee and a piece of cake with your friends. It's very centrally and conveniently located in Thrupps Centre in Illovo. It..."

Tiffany

"The cakes were amazing, strawberry cheesecake, Mississippi mud pie chocolate cake and Oreo cake is definitely worth a try! Paired with a nice..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"I was spoilt with so many options when choosing an afternoon treat, everything looked delicious.We decided to try the New York baked..."

Chanel Pillay

"Popped into Château Gateaux in Illovo. Having already had my 2 cups of coffee for the day , I tried their steamed chai latte. It was delicious and..."

Francesca Favero

"Great service. Friendly staff. Some yummy treats. Chocolate volcano and the baked cheesecake are recommended. Conveniently located in the Thrupps..."

Marlini

"With perfect sized treats in a wide range you will struggle to choose what to nibble on whilst you enjoy your coffee. I am a little scared I..."

Abi Clark

"Love the cakes on sale here, they are a firm favourite and we come back to order for every birthday or special event. The Mozart cake and the..."

Tam Loves Food

"This place makes the best cakes in Joburg. Small coffee shop with superb cakes. I've tried a few of their cakes, all great but nothing beats their..."

Stefi

"This quaint venue has become synonymous with their decadent Mozart cake. It is absolutely delicious. I've had their sandwiches as well which is..."

NazmiraS

"This place reminds me of patisserie in Paris ,lovely little desserts,tried a croissant which was good,not a big place though,drinks were nothing..."

A Foodie Travels

"Delightful charming coffee spot, loved my chai latte served with a piece of chocolate pretzel, so delicious my friend tried to buy more but they are..."

Annie Hodes

"The most amazing boulangerie en Afrique du sud. Ils offrent un très large choix. ore leurs croissants au chocolat et gâteaux au fromage en banque!..."

Devin Sage

"My go-to birthday cake patisserie that never disappoints. The flavors are exquisite and the service friendly. My family adores the hazelnut gateaux,..."

TheHungryKat

"Magnifique! Delicieux! Je suis amoreuse ❤️ That's about the extent of what I remember of my high school French classes. I do, though, have very..."

KarmaZebra

"This is a sort walk from my office and as a result it has become one of our favourite spots for a celebration.We came to celebrate the..."

Jenna Monteith

"What an absolute delightful experience! This is definitely not a place that you can just walk by and not be tempted by the extraordinary..."

Ebeth

"This is such an awesome bakery/cafe and is usually the best place to grab a dessert or two a day before an event as its frozen so stays fresh. My..."

Yolleen

"One of my favourite patisseries in town. The cheese cakes are my absolute favorite. It's a place I always visit when I'm nearby. Other things I..."

Shane Lin

"Love their Cheese cake and Tiramisu, the black forest was a bit too sweet. Appreciate the take away box divider. Takea away cake is about R27 a piece..."

Kim Chi

"A gem of a spot to get great pastries and amazing cakes for any occasion. Can also sit in and order breakfast and good coffee, as well as add a sweet..."

Anandie

"This is a great little patisserie which serves a wide selection of delicious treats, whether you sit down for a cake and coffee or get a cake for a..."

Karen Saad

"A piece of Paris in the heart of Sandton. You can really order anything on the menu; and it is guaranteed to melt in your mouth and have you coming..."

Elouise Pretorius

"It's desserts are really tasty. I have also enjoyed their Americano coffee. They have quite a lot variety of cakes and desserts. Staff were friendly..."

Kadir

"French flair in South Africa.A great spot to grab a coffee and enjoy some good cake. Still one of my favourite sweet spots. The cakes are really..."

Melissa Marangoh

"When you're just craving something absolutely divine, Chateau Gateaux is where you gotta go. They have every treat you could possibly think up and..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"The best place to go and pick up a late birthday cake or for a special occasion. I usually get my B-day delights here , this year went back to get..."

Zaakiyah

"Amazing!! The cakes and pastries? Far too delicious for words... I had a chocolate volcano which was amazing! I love how they have smaller cakes for..."

Marika_Mav

"C'est magnifique! Chateau Gateaux is a perfect little spot for those of you who have a craving for some cake and coffee/tea. I had the privilege of..."

Michael Cloete

"Fabulous patisserie with a huge selection of beautifully crafted, decadent desserts. The Belgica caramel tart was heavenly and the hot mud pudding..."

Foodilicious Escapades By Mia

"It's freezing and raining and that kind of day needs a cheat day,so off we went for some mouth watering desserts. The place was full inside and..."

Natasha Lutz

"The service, first of all, was spectacular and the deserts were absolutely decadent. The two lattes we had was also devine.Would recommend..."

Nadine Le Grange

"Divinely decadent pastries, amazing service and awesome atmosphere! I highly recommend this patisserie to any dessert lover out there. Well worth a..."

Ronel Le Grange

"The cakes are delicious and classic with a twist. If you had to close your eyes and guess what you were eating you'd be there all day, the flavored..."

Carmen

"Today was my first time at this lovely little patisserie! They serve some good coffee and a heavenly selection of pastries and desserts - perfect..."

Anisha Lutchman

"Possibly one of my favourite patisseries in SA. They have a wide selection of cakes and tarts as well as some cafe food if you in the mood for..."

Epicurean Republic

"I love their New York baked cheesecake and the rococo choc and the Mozart and the cookies and cream and lots more! They are pricey but it's worth it..."

Kim

"If you are looking to grab a sweet treat, then I would highly recommend Chateau Gateaux! Not only were their cakes delicious, but also very well..."

Laura Buck

"I can't believe I have never been to Chateau Gateaux before! They have the most delicious cakes especially the double decker chocolate tart! It is..."

Caitlin Hanck

"If Snow White had known about this place she would have declined that rosy red apple in a heart beat..I stopped in for a coffee with..."

Caron Whitfield

"OMG! The best little cakes and tarts in Illovo. Wow. We ordered a variety for a work meeting and we were all blown away. Every little thing tasted..."

Lisa

"Great little patisserie close to home. Serves up good coffee and their pastries are 1st class A+++ best in class. Also bought a verrrry expensive..."

Darryl W

"Going on a 31 day healthy eating plan. It entails no sugar in my diet so naturally I had to have my last purge. Had the cookies and cream cake as..."

Middleclassconcerns

"The coffee here is delicious! The pastries and cakes are fresh, and just mouthwatering. This place is perfect for a quick coffee stop if you're in..."

Cherice Whewell

"Let's sum this up in one word : DECADENT!!! Always good, brilliant value for money. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable And it's easy and..."

Jill Okkers

"A very quaint little place with quite a large selection of cakes and other sweets. I think I must have walked up and down for about five minutes..."

Asian Foodie

"A wide and impressive range of delicious delicacies🍰 absolutely rich in flavour and very worth waking up early and getting out of bed for a..."

Ridhwaanah

"This place is a gem. The cakes are delicious. Try the Mozart cake it's absolutely heaven! Eat there and take away. I try visit as often as I can...."

Lisa

"Chateau Gateaux is an amazing patisserie in the heart of illovo. The mozzart cake is simply amazing and the picasso cake is like a real piece of art!..."

Mahdiya Mia

"As the name would suggest, Chateau Gateaux, is a little European styled bakery and tea room. You order beautiful little cakes and desserts from the..."

Christine M

"A colleague from work bought a cake from here and shared it with us for his birthday. Absolutely delectible. A wonderful cake. Rich chocolate that..."

Mandisa

"My husband bought this carrot cake for my birthday It is so delicious and not too sweet . I would like to try other cakes as..."

EJ

"Chateau Gateaux is cake heaven. To spoil yourself or the one you love on any special day definitely visit this place or order from Uber Eats. OMG!!!..."

Jacob Makgato

"Lovely spot. Friendly staff. Cakes are divine, especially the baked cheesecake in centre of red velvet..."

Franklin Legend TV

"A wide variety of delicious and unusual cakes. One of the few places in Joburg where you can get Mozart..."

Tony Manavalan

"Friendly staff. Wide selection of cakes, very yummy too. Great..."

Luka Bajic

"I'm obsessed with their cakes. They've become cakes for every single birthday in our family. Had a cake date with some friends on a Sunday afternoon..."

Basetsana Moreki

"Great cakes, and friendly staff. Their coffee is average, which places it high above a Wimpy coffee..."

Danie De Beer

"Unbelievable and Super delicious!! A must try Mozart Cake Frappe and Chickpea hummus boureka, you cant go wrong!! Excellent Staff, pls maintain the..."

Simran lamba

"This place is so quiet and peaceful! Their cakes are amazing. I went there last time but the cakes were still a bt frozen but the waiter informed us..."

Lailah Ahmed

"The cakes here are out if this world, whenever I think of cake, this is the only place I think of, they have ruined my enjoyment of cake from other..."

Masindi Muvhali

"Whenever l think of coffee & cake ... l think of Chateau Gateaux !!! Best 👌 cakes..."

linda Lee

"Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! And such friendly service too I had to look around and remind myself that I'm still in Joburg. What a pleasant..."

Quincy

"Lovely place, so pretty with the tastiest cakes and..."

Faiza Mallick

"I ordered via Uber Eats I do not believe how delicious the salted caramel cheesecake is😭😍I will definitely spoil myself once a week, my new..."

Winnie Nkosi

"Walking into this store felt like dying and waking up in cake heaven! It reminded of the boutique chocolatiers I've been accustomed to from living in..."

Simamkele Madikane

Motherland Coffee Company Rosebank

Cafe Latte and Coco Mocha

Chicken and Mayo Sandwich

Avo and Egg Open Sandwich

Pesto Chicken & Feta

Flatbread with Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"I absolutely love Motherland. The vibe is as amazing as the coffee. My standard order is a tall hazelnut flavoured soy milk latte and it always..."

Sinenhlanhla

"I'm a big fan of good lattes and motherland, is probably one of the best places for it. I live in Dubai and frequently travel to Joburg and whenever..."

Human Canvus

"Good coffee. Good service. This is a small location but has atmosphere. Free WiFi is available. There is couch seating, table seating as well as a..."

Sakib Khan

"So this place was listed as one of the authentic coffee places to visit and I wanted to give it a shot. I tried the Ethiopian origin cappucino and..."

Sujeeth Kumar Aekbote

"The best avo, feta, hummus, egg, sprouts on toast breakfast, good coffee, all for about R100 with tip - big enough to take half home for lunch!..."

Susanne Harford

"Friendly staff. Comfortable, well ventilated sitting areas. Delicious..."

Luka Bajic

"Awesome cortados! Love the new look! Always friendly staff. Old favourite. Love..."

Anton.V. Fitness

"We have visited often and the trend remains the same. They have phenomenal coffee and great staff. We have had to send back coffee in the past due to..."

Michelle Marais

"Flat white check. Banana loaf check. All ready to face the day! What a lovely place and what a view! The staff are friendly and helpful, the food..."

Wouter Combrinck

"Great vibe, friendly barristers and great coffee. One of the best spots to work on a paper or do research or do work or meet with friends or read a..."

Ginika E

"Excellent coffee (cortados in particular). Always enjoy the banana bread. Ask for it to be warmed. I can spend hours at this coffee shop, as their..."

Ameesh Kalan

"Great coffee. Lovely african coffee from the horn of Africa to the bottom. The grounded coffee bags was great as well when I made it at home. Great..."

Zakaria “Zak” Munsoor

"Great coffee. (Coming from a coffee nerd) Good non-dairy alternatives. Fresh, tasty salads. Their vibe is awesome. I arrived for the first time in..."

Kajsa

"Great drinks, food and service. Only place that I could find open in the early..."

Juan Brunette

"They offer good well balanced African blends. If you're fussy they do sometimes scorch it by brewing with water that is just too hot for the subtle..."

Rafiq Sarlie

"Small intimate coffee shop in a safe area. Ideal for coffee on the go, working remotely, or meeting with clients or friends. Power points available..."

Carl J du Preez

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