TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"For the uninitiated: here's a dining experience worth every cent! Last night we were cooked for by Su-Yen at Chez Fong, and I mean literally cooked..."

Robert Degossely

Alfred Mutibu

Kuzina

90/100 (2180 ratings)

"Great restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere very chilled as well the vibe is lovely , the food is delicious this is my second visit I’ve only..."

The Pink Catalyst (Faith)

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Joburg!! Everything is always good. I go there at least 3 times a month and I still can’t find anything to..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"I come here often with family... and we keep going back for a reason. We love it! Weather we are catching up with family from overseas or I'm on a..."

Liam Vee

"Really good . Okay service. Waiter seemed too chilled/aloof for my liking. Food was very good and atmosphere was trendy. Service reminded me of being..."

P

"Visiting Kolonaki Greek Kouzina in Parkhurst, Randburg, is like taking a mini-trip to Greece without leaving Johannesburg. The menu is a mix of..."

Preston Harris

"Everything was perfect. The vibe of the place, the service, the FOOD! The price is a bit high but the value is worth it. I ordered pita bread, ..."

Leonard

"Beautiful space. Wonderful service. The food is great, made with great care. Even though some items are not to my taste, it is well made and high..."

Akona Ndungane

"Stepping into Kolonaki is like being transported to Greece; the decor, the greenery, the ambiance—everything collectively evokes a sense of being..."

Karla Basson

"Atmosphere was great and the service was very professional and timely. Our waiter was very friendly throughout the process and the food and drinks..."

Khule Zungu

"Located in a residential area. Great vibe and aromas drifting towards you as you approach. Very attentive staff with a value for money offering. Food..."

Jeff Rossouw

O Pestisco

View Restaurant

"Breakfast at View, Johannesburg's loftiest urban chic restaurant, is reached via a glass elevator. Here decor is calm, quiet and understated with..."

Caroline Hurry

"So we did the 5 course tasting menu, well balanced taste expeicnce. The taste and texture was mind blowing, execellent. The wine pairing was spot..."

Charles Davis

"Visiting from the UK , we have done various fine dining restaurants in SA. THE VIEW surpasses ANY other restaurant! The staff � such etiquette..."

Bernadine Bush

"Most incredible dinning experience.Chefs are amazing!! (Sat at chefs table looking into kitchen) All of their staff are friendly, amazing, serve more..."

Colin Heaney

"Excellent food, service outstanding. What memories are made..."

Ursula Renouprez

"This place should have Michelin stars! What a fantastic fine dining experience. Exquisite food and impeccable service for a truly memorable..."

Nilesh Moodley

"Excellent 6 or 8 course menus with wonderful south african wine paring. The food is a piece of art. There is plenty of staff making you feel..."

Daniel Mast

"Went here for a 10 year anniversary fine dining experience. Ordered the vegetarian 5 course tasting menu which was bursting with flavor in each..."

anand nagar

"This is the ultimate fine dining experience. Excellent food, compliments to the chef! Great service, well trained servers. Definitely worth the..."

Anthy Orphanou

"Amazing view as can be expected. I was hesitant as the restaurant only serve a fix menu but was pleasantly surprised. On the pricy side but well..."

Jonathan Viljoen

"Love their fine dining. We really enjoyed our experience here..."

Kristine Komlosy

"The food here is to die for. The way how they play and mix the different flavours, it makes the menu very..."

Paula Uribe

"Fantastic place for fine dining, great food and great..."

Eddie Ho

"Fantastic food, the tasting menu was presented in a fresh and interesting way. Staff went out of their way to ensure that every guest had an..."

James Stevens

"Very good restaurant. Has a very nice view on Joburg, the wine list is complete. The waiters and the staff were very attentive and nice. I would give..."

Nicolas F.

"Truly spectacular food - not only was it delicious, but it was lovely to look at, too. I had the most perfectly cooked piece of Springbok. While it..."

Megan Thomas

"The view of Johannesburg is absolutely magical. The food - amazing. They did fall short a bit with some service "mistakes" - which, once rectified..."

Tshegofatso Tlholoe

"It's a beautiful place, the vibe is wonderful and most of all the food is..."

abraham mondlane

"An amazing culinary experience for both those who enjoy fine dining and those who like something a bit more laid back. Everytime we've been the menu..."

Carli Port

Pigalle Melrose Arch

89/100 (1283 ratings)

Level Four

89/100 (1290 ratings)

White Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache with Sorbet Dessert

Tomato Tartare Smoked Toful Gooseberry & Vanilla Dressingl Spiced Emulsion

Confit Chicken Leg Carrot Cake Puree Brussel Sprout and Baby Onion

Prawns

Truffle Cauliflower Risotto

Orange Ginger Granita

Wheelchair Accessible

"From Entrance to the Restaurant Reception all was great, and welcoming. Waiting staff i think needs to add a little bit of Humour. Food was great..."

Lebakeng Pitsoane

"Food was okay. Had the pork belly with unnecessarily chewy red currants. Service was great..."

Anita Marais

"Very fine environment, classic and classy but a bit on the outdated side. The food was wonderfully presented and the service was nice. Dessert was..."

Anele Simon

"Fancy food in a posh setting. We went for the restaurant week. Great experience, but not really my "everyday go-to..."

Thomas Meyer

"So we went for our anniversary, and it was well worth it. The presentation and portion size is aptly what you call "fine dining " experience. The..."

Capetown G

"Delicious breakfast which includes a buffet style harvest course with a good selection of hot, sweat or healthy mains. The coffee is petty good, and..."

Nikolaus Mehl

"The service is the best I've experienced by far! Thabisile, Kabelo & Jeffrey showed genuine friendliness whilst being highly professional. For..."

Jason Finger

"Took my 88 year old Mom & some of her friends for High Tea. Food was plentiful, fresh and delicious. The staff - from the parking guard to the..."

Judy Croome

"Really enjoyed our time there. The service was great, we chose to sit outside. Nice vibes, wasn't in love with the dessert though but aside from that..."

Beaulah Tlhola

"I've never had a meal here, only drinks on the two occasions that I've visited. Really great service. Cocktails have always been great. The rooftop..."

Amanda Kaburise

"Afternoon Tea at Level Four restaurant in 54 on Bath hotel did not disappoint. From the time we entered the hotel we were genuinely greeted and..."

Gray Beard

"Fantastic food, the tasting menu was presented in a fresh and interesting way with every dish being unique and delicious. Staff went out of their way..."

James Stevens

"LEVEL FOUR The 54 on Bath hotel has an awesome restaurant on its 4th floor called Level Four Restaurant and Champagne Bar and its a definite..."

Nevolan Reddy

"I had a truly delightful experience here. For a Sunday afternoon High Tea, I got to try several delicious and expertly prepared teas and snacks, both..."

Myra van den Heever

"The quality of food served here is so on point. The food is fresh, healthy options, the variety in menu is amazing particularly if you are around for..."

Chido M

"Went for Xmas dinner and got greeted to a completely drink on arrival. There is a lovely garden outside for chilled drinks. There was a set menu for..."

D C

"Liked the location though outside space got too windy... We ate inside then went back outside. If you want afternoon tea you have to book online 8..."

Winnie “Shiko” Njuguna

"Great place they don't cater for vegans but I Called in and there were able to make an exception I really appreciate it. Great place. Amazing food..."

Thato Mashego

Madeira Bar & Del Sol Restaurant

"Just love this place. Best Portuguese food in the South. Food is great, service excellent and beer always cold. Good selection of wines. Love the..."

Sue Behrens

"Great traditional Portuguese food!! Not in the best area, and the restaurant could definitely do with a bit of a redo but honestly, the food is..."

CandidMrsT

"When in the South......This is our local to finish off our business meetings. From the platters, the chicken, the livers, the espetada....I..."

Edward Seaborne

"If you want a good evening out this is a great casual place to visit. The food is delicious and their prices are good. I have been there twice and..."

Donovane Van Dyk

"I have had the privilege of quite literally growing up in this restaurant. I ate my very first prawns and clams here.. in fact probably had my..."

The Hungry Blonde

"Walk through the door and you are in a time-warp. Fantastic! Old wood bar counter, ancient tables covered with plastic table cloths. Soccer mementos..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"A hidden gem it is, albeit quite a drive, but worth it. Don't let the location put you off. Stop reading my review and just GO! We were a..."

Lisa Pi

"The menu says it all, Best Espatada I have ever had. Also love their Peri Peri chicken The food here is very good and resealable priced. Good..."

Silumko Ramalata

"Being Porra, I'm always on the lookout for some of the best Portuguese restaurants in town and I stumbled upon this 3.7 rated spot in Oakdene, and oh..."

Angela Inès Oliviera

"Great tasting food, massive portions , good prices a must, some of the best tasting food at a bargain price, a little gem hidden away in..."

Deon Mariette Vd Westhuizen

"Hidden Gem!!! Portuguese cuisine at it's beat! Regulars spending some time at the bar, entertainment to the rest of the patrons. Food affordable and..."

Quintin Bean

"I only recently discovered this gem. Great Portuguese food at affordable prices. Really enjoyed the chicken liver starters, snails & prawns. Great..."

Abiseshen Pillay

"HI i work there before i like go back there again pls any chace for me threre?regads. mariamanuelartpadilha@gmail.com iam 50 boa..."

Marlene Teixeira

"There is a wonderful 'local' vibe in this no frills restaurant. I ordered the Espetada which was okay - i've had better, Also tasted the Peri Peri..."

Janice Scheckter

"Wow I was so impressed with the food and the prices!! Definitely worth the trip to the "Deep South" :) Buzzy and friendly place. The outside section..."

Nicole

" Great food and atmosphere is brilliantThe food is so affordable that you may eat there everyday. They have a plate of the day witch is the..."

Gary Faulha

"Incredible food experience, great meals for all and great taste! Starters were on point and chicken, espatada and prawns all worth ordering. The..."

Andre Gross

"Great Portuguese cuisine in a truly honest and traditional Joburg venue. Many modern so called Portuguese restaurants promise, this real deal..."

Steve

"What an exceptional gem! Not only are the staff exceedingly friendly and helpful but the combination of great food and vibey atmosphere make the..."

Lori Grevler

"After hearing amazing things about this place we decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon. The atmosphere at Madeira is really quite..."

Travis Campbell

"A wonderful evening spent with family. The food was delicious. I had the chicken and rib combo. Definitely not left hungry with the huge portions...."

Mary Cooper

"Food is good and the service here is great... The only setback is that is more a bar with a kitchen than a restaurant. Other than that it was a good..."

Sudhir Maharaj

"Do you enjoy great traditional Portuguese chicken or a totally over the top Espetada dripping with deliciousness. A no frills eatery but super value..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Great Food, best value for money , awesome service. Hidden gem. Trinchado and chicken peri peri livers to die for. Catemba's always a..."

Charmaine Beyer Leça

"I go to this little gem quite often and I really enjoy myself every time... It is a little out of the way but I think that adds to the fun of going..."

Mark Sham

"My friend and I wanted to go somewhere where we can chill, chat, have a drink and have a nibble. I came here a few years ago with family and..."

Jose De Carvalho

"Definitely one of my favourite Portuguese restaurants in Johannesburg ... Their starter platter a real treat , has chorizo, calamari, trishado,..."

Sonia Almeida

"With so many Portuguese Restaurants in the South, Madeira is definitely one of the better Restaurants in the South, Regents Park to be exact !..."

The Foodie

"The Food is great but don't expect to much from the decor. It is a local pub that serves great food..."

Andy Marshall

"Authentic portuguese food. Simple menu and decor. Every dish a real treat: Fish, prawns, Pregos. The starter platters are great. The chips..."

Leon Pretorius

Muito Bom Portuguese Food

"Best place ever. The food was great! The service was awesome. was not bothered the whole time by waiters, but they were always there when needed...."

Deon Wolmarans

"Awesome food at fantastic value for money . Service is excellent considering that the restaurant is really packed ( Sunday lunch ) . You have to wait..."

Bernard Wiehe

"Husband run the restaurant on the floor Wife cooks and runs the Kitchen Great food great atmosphere Awesome..."

Eugenio Lopes

"Fantastic food, great vibe. Best queen prawns I've had in my life 👌 really cool owner too, on the floor taking orders with a bit of banter which..."

Bryce Watson

"Your service is absolutely fantastic! It’s like home away from home! Will definitely come back! The owner really care about the customers. Lovely..."

Mea Botha

"A hidden gem in the suburb with exelent Authentic Portuguese..."

Sean Gouws

"Love this restaurant, can’t get enough. Thank you for the lovely fresh food...."

Candi Make Up

"What a lovely evening. We called late on a Friday afternoon and asked for a table for 2 and were happily accommodated. The crowd consisted of..."

Jenni From The Block

"It all started as my girlfriend and I sat down and our friendly waiter Melusi brought us the complimentary snacking bread, accompanied by some of the..."

Ulrich Meiring

"A stunning, authentic Portuguese restaurant, with hands-on owners/managers and friendly staff! Our food took quite a while to arrive, hence the 4..."

Natalia Bonegio

"This place was awesome! After being recommended time and time again, I finally made a visit with my family. We were greeted at the door by (I..."

Raquel Unterslak

"An amazing place with great ambiance and very good service. Owner or manager very friendly and always checking up on you. Food is very fairly priced..."

Darishen

"The food had punches of flavour, and each dihs' ingredients were fresh and vibrant. We could not find fault in any of the dishes we had and we..."

Sue Da Cal

"Manny and Paula, you just keep on and on doing the best food in Joburg, There are not many restaurants that consistently produce this quality of food..."

Ian Taylor

"Been coming to 1920 for 4 years now, we discovered this gem by pure chance one evening while looking for some new places to try. We were blown away..."

Byron Viljoen

"We had high expectations and were a little disappointed. Waited quite long for someone to seat us and then waited very long again for someone to..."

Elmien.mostert

"Most magnificent authentic Portuguese food and thee most amazing friendly service. Well situated restaurant, small but versatile..."

Philippa Leith

"The service was great Jasper was very attentive and the food was typical Portuguese food done well. We had the pork stew, man was this packed with..."

Clinton

"Had not been here for over 2 years. Not sure why. 6 of us for Lunch yesterday. Homely feel to the restaurant, nothing pretentious. Shared a variety..."

Neil Hymers

"Wow just amazing, what great service from Fernando and staff and amazing delicious portuguese food, we will definitely come back. Will recommend it..."

Sonia Almeida

"When you come to 1920 on a date, do NOT order the 1920 espedata "the one with fat". Because you will completely lose yourself in the mind..."

Flippie Du Plessis

"Very cosy Portuguese restaurant. Owner gives you personal attention. Always busy so good to book a day or so in advance.The Caldo Verde..."

Deysellydia

"Having been to Portugal, we were looking forward to a trip down memory lane and we’re not disappointed. The starters were tasty, albeit the livers..."

Julia Schulze

"This is one of my top 5 restaurants in Johannesburg and I try to visit it at least once a month, if I can get a booking. I have never had a..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"Another one of my absolute "GO TO" restaurants. Simply.....excellence in every way and the highest of epicurian standards always.Perhaps what..."

Gio

"This is authentic as you get and we had a great time here. I always judge by the Cal'de verde... if it's as good as my grandma's, and it did not..."

Bianca

"Visited 1920 for my birthday dinner on Thursday and was absolutely blown away by the food.The restaurant is an unassuming, cosy little place..."

Tamara Reddy

"Hidden away in the shopping centre it's a bit hard to find this place of you're not out looking. We had a delicious lunch. Call and make a booking..."

Riona Arjoon

"Authentic Portuguese restaurant, where the service is great and the portions very generous. The food has a home-made quality to it. Good cocktail..."

Elsabé

"Best calamari I've ever had. Really melted in the mouth. Prawns were fantastic. Be sure to try the Lindt chocolate mouse. Can't wait to go back and..."

Ansa Kruger-Staudinger

"We frequent the restaurant cos we enjoy the food and the vibe. We have never made a booking and they have always been extremely accommodating by..."

Nasheetha Singh

"Best Portuguese restaurant in SA , can't believe I hadnt been before . Excellent service , amazing tasty Portuguese food , and Cosy homely ambiance. ..."

Helga De Vasconcelos Sarria

"On a Tuesday night there is no better place to go!!! Tuesday special is 8 Queen size prawns with a delicious side of Savoury rice or baked chips for..."

Rahul Brambha

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this wonderfully authentic Portuguese restaurant last Friday. We arrived just after they'd opened (at 12:00)..."

Bridget Meyer

"This place is amazing!!!! Very unassuming and not pretentious in the least bit! There's no clever use of decor to beguile you into any preconceived..."

Nadz

"This is still one of my favorites. Service is good and attentive.The food is interesting and well prepared. A nice selection of Portuguese wines to..."

Greg Marcia

"Great Portuguese fare. Excellent service. All round good experience. The owner was attentive and everything he recommended was of a very high..."

Heather Roque

"I can't love portugese food more! Growing up with it makes me a proper critic and I love 1920 and the owners are just amazing! Every meal is just so..."

Vanessa

"A really great restaurant that's managed to incorporate authentic Portuguese simplicity with sophistication and class. The quality of the food is..."

Kyla Meyerson

"1920 is rated as one of the better Portuguese restaurants in JHB, and it's very obvious why. The personal attention from the owner and well trained..."

Kevin Purves

"A great restaurant. Ticks all boxes - delicious food, good friendly service, interesting menu and warm ambience. The grilled whole trout was..."

Judith Matthis

"Always good value and friendly service. The food is always delicious and reasonably priced, certainly when compared to the more expensive seafood..."

Russell Hooker

"I went to this restaurant with my Grandad. What I experienced there was unexpected. It was one of the best Portuguese restaurants I have ever been..."

Max

"This restaurant's food reminded me of my Portuguese friends parents cooking! The queen prawns in the 1920 Sauce were delicious ... The decor was..."

Megan Kim Crampton

"I was taken to this restaurant by a friend of mine who had been raving about it and threatening to take me to it for ages. I arrived a bit early..."

Martini

"Have never been disappointed at this place. The prawns are the best in JHB and great value for money. Authentic Portugese food at its best! Mani the..."

Shannon

"We had an amazing evening at 1920. The food was wonderful and tasty. Our waiter, Jasper, made excellent recommendations. They will definitely see us..."

Adri Naudé Wolff

"Great authentic Portuguese restaurant with all of the classic options and some! The traditional flambé chorizo arrived at the table flaming and..."

Danicka Riehl

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at 1920, down to earth Portuguese cooking, didn't disappoint in flavour and presentation. Everything that came to..."

Candice Gerber

"So impressed with this small compact restaurant. Top class service and excellent food. I don't normally like Portuguese food, but the food was..."

Paula Walsh

"Went to 1920 with friends for the first time on Saturday night and the place was packed with Portuguese families which is a very good sign :) The..."

Angie Lubbe

"We went to this hidden gem and it was such a nice evening out.Ambiance: This restaurant is hidden in a shopping area and you cannot see..."

Top Foodie

"Authentic Portuguese food and decor Had the sliced chorizo starter which was as we would have had in family homes growing up I would..."

Warren

"What a pleasant surprise in the middle of Ferndale, this little unassuming gem is nestled in the corner of the centre. After ordering an authentic..."

Mike O

"Decor gives the feel of pora land, nice and clean!Service was good and the food come really quickly.Sat by the window and enjoyed watching..."

Michelle

"You need to book a table. 1920 is a no brainer when you feel like good Portuguese food. I've been there a few times. The service is always good and..."

Naomi De Carvalho

"Authentic Portuguese food. Owner run - friendly and warm ambience. Food is delicious - best prawns and baby chicken in Jhb. Tucked away in a shopping..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"This little gem is tucked away in Ferndale. The food is absolutely delicious and we thoroughly enjoy the Portuguese traditional fair. The..."

Foodifancipants

"Probably the best Portuguese in Joburg. No jokes. Cosy vibe, friendly service with great management. I enjoyed the fact that the manager told us..."

Bernard Kotze

"Best Portuguese experience of my life. Even tho the first plate of food was way to hot and the ingredients in the menu did not mention anything like..."

Dorea

"Being engaged to a Portuguese Madeirense (Marisela Veludo) who is a great cook, I have high expectations for Portuguese cuisine. The moment I walked..."

Dog Food Man

"Went there for dinner with Dog Food Man and Dorea and George . Homely environment. Very cozy. Manager very friendly. The food was very tasty . It's..."

Marisela Veludo

"What an awesome night out!! Never expected such good fare in this quaint Portuguese restaurant. Good traditional Porra cooking presented in generous..."

Dilene Cranna

"Excellent Portuguese fare in a warm, friendly atmosphere. 1920 is well worth a detour if you don't live in or near Randburg - and you can get a great..."

Joburg Lawyer

"I took my immediate family here for a small 50th birthday dinner. We were not disappointed. You really get the feeling that you are at home here...."

Tommy Morkel

"Absolute love 1920. Personal attention & great service. Not too many dishes on the menu, but quality is what counts here. Some great Madeiran..."

Estelle Langenhoven

"1920 lives up to its expectations! The food and service was exceptional. We had the prawn special which was Delicious and great value for money. 1920..."

Katherine McInnes

"This little spot was recomended to us by a friend that had been there a few time before, so my work colleagues and I decided to arrive at 11:45 for a..."

Greg Du Preez

"Tried a few times to get a last minute booking at this place over a weekend and after several failed attempts eventually got lucky when just rocked..."

Desigan Naik

"I enjoyed my first dinner at this quaint and lively little restaurant. I normally test out Portuguese restaurants via their caldo verde soup and I..."

Siraaj Cassiem

"Manny is a legend. Real food done really well, try the prawns nacional or the 1920 Picahna (700grm rump). Wines well priced and service..."

Justin Howard

"Authentic and traditional Portuguese restaurant. The service is neutral, but the food is really good. The ambience is homely right down to the..."

Paulo Gaspar

"Absolutely loved my evening at 1920. Indulging in traditional Portuguese cuisine in a very warm and cosy environment made me feel like I was right in..."

Simonegeyer22

"Great little restaurant. I think it's affordable and really delicious food. Nice big portions at such good prices (R25 soup and R95 espatada) would..."

Sabrina Kennedy

"We came here for Mother's Day and it was quite delicious! It was all it was hyped up to be! I had the Mozambican prawns with chips and although I..."

Philippa Dyne

"After years away, it's like a home coming for my tastebuds. Words cannot express the joy I feel at eating here again. An absolute gem of a..."

Emma Morris

"A hidden gem in an unassuming venue. A fantastic surprise when looking for some authentic Portuguese food. Small and Popular. Should book to secure..."

The Lazy Tourist

"The first time we went, a year back, we had a superb evening with great Portuguese food, and a lovely homely ambience. We had the oxtail with a Port..."

Daryl Chirnside

"Dined at 1920 on the 18th March. Could not get a booking on a Wednesday night! Owner offered us an early slot, which we gladly accepted .The..."

Sergio Michele Acquisto

"The food was exceptionally good.Service above average and the prices are right on point!Great restaurant - we will return!It's nice to..."

Mark Goldberg

"Having searched for many months to find a true authentic Portuguese restaurant, I can finally say I found it. From the starters, Dobrada right to the..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"Great host and very well run... Service was a bit slow at times but the food was spectacular. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are..."

Megan Von Maltitz

"*** Late Review *** I haven't been to 1920 in almost 12 months.... However what a GREAT restaurant (when i was last there). I had..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Felt like Portuguese cuisine, found this place in zomato and tried it out. We were very pleasantly surprised. Although situated in Randburg, it's in..."

B2C Eats

"Our main dish was selected based on recommendations from the owner. We were both eager to try the king prawns, and I was also eyeing out 2 chicken..."

HungryInJoburg

"Complety unexpected for ferndale , but the authentic portuguese food , is worth the wait for a booking !Do Try the pork and clams .The..."

The Lombard

"Went for dinner at this small but super Portugese restaurant - we were a party of 10 so they provided platters .. Starters were chourico, calamari..."

Sally Downie

"This is such a lovely spot. Not my favourite area but definitely worth going for the food at 1920. We went with another couple and enjoyed some..."

Zoe Lansdell

"Manny is a legend. He has created a great little spot. Food is simple, inexpensive and of a high..."

Brett

Pronto

88/100 (1776 ratings)

Mediterranean Scramble

Figs and Gorgonzola Foccacciq

Homemade Ice Cream Peanut Butter and Chocolate Flavours

Hot Chocolate Fondant

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely experience. I heard about pronto from family and decided to have a quick lunch. The restaurant is lovely. I had the meatballs spaghetti..."

Brandon Johnson

"Good looking venue with good service. The breakfast menu is small but some really good options. The sourdough bread with smashed avo is a winner. The..."

Chris De Beer

"Lovely restaurant. Gets very busy so be sure to make a..."

Michaela Kupsamy

"Hi, My name is Dieter and I have an unusual request. First let me state that I love PRONTO!Because of certain happenings I would like to speak..."

Dieter Konieczny

"The restaurant is small but cute and neat. I enjoyed the salmon & prawn fettuccine I had but the only thing I can fault is the service. The waiters..."

Amanda Ngcobo

"Only the 2nd time I have been here but I strongly recommend this restaurant. The service, quality of food, ambience and everything else is awesome at..."

Gary

"We ordered a pizza and a pasta to share so we could try both. The pizza was very average - the chicken was dry, the base was fought and the tomato..."

Mark Stillerman

"Pronto serves some really really good pastas. The service is good and efficient, with a really nice ambience and look to the restaurant.My..."

Lebogang Molwantoa

"Very nice food, friendly service and great ambience. Will definitely return. Also convenient parking. All in all a great outing and reasonably..."

Boshoffgary

"Pronto is a firm family favourite. Every visit to this establishment has left us feeling full and satisfied. Their vegetarian options are..."

Nina Mancha

"Pronto has been my go-to for a number of years and one of the few establishments in Joburg that gets the balance between food, ambiance and service..."

Andrea Vee

"My go-to Ubereats pasta order. The pea and pancetta, chorizo and fresh tomato, and sausage pastas are phenom. Portion sizes yo-yo a bit..."

Chiara Louis

"Pronto is definitely on of those ‘best kept secrets’. This Italian restaurant has a great selection on their menu. We received complimentary..."

Lizelle Brink

"What a great meal! Arrived without a booking but was very pleasantly accommodated. Amanda was fantastic. Delicious pasta. Will definitely be back...."

Lauren Zar

"Last minute decision to have lunch with the family at pronto. And boy did pronto serve up a divine lunch which made us forget the cold weather..."

Athena Pavlakis

"Pronto never fails me. This is the most reliable good food place I love to go after yoga. I’ve tried so many things at Pronto that it’s always a..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Nice evening Food as allways good BUT As previously complained the seafood stew needs to contain deshelled Mussels and prawns. Why should..."

Braam Grové

"Nice quiet location with friendly staff. The mushroom gnocchi and Italian pork sausage pizza were ordered. The gnocchi sauce was delicious and rich..."

Nick Song

"Great service, waiters on point and friendly, menu has a great selection. Food exquisite and food was served very quickly good dessert selection too..."

Daniel Matic

"One of my favorite places for a nice bowl of pasta. Love the Beef Dolce Latte. :)Service is always good - I’ve never had a bad visit or..."

Luciana Matsuda

"Fantastic Sunday lunch yesterday. Jam packed inside and outside and the service was perfect. We shared a caprese salad and focaccia to start and..."

Vicki Clarke

"Very high quality Italian pastas. Everyone is well aware of the quality so best to make a reservation at this cosy restaurant if your going during a..."

Food Man

"A good Italian restaurant in a lovely area of Johannesburg. I am a big fan of the spaghetti and meatballs, they also make a damn fine..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Never disappoints. Pizza is great. Pasta is full of flavor. They even sell their pasta sauce which is frozen. Wish they stayed open later on a..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"My wife and I have been visiting Pronto since they opened their doors at the Colony centre in Craighall. Todate we have never been disappointed. When..."

Ian Taylor

"So many choices for pasta lovers! Never been disappointed with a pasta dish here. The menu is extensive with great breakfast and lunch options too...."

Rohini Sawu

"This is a great little Italian restaurant. You get to sit outside under the fairy lights. I enjoyed my meal having the pasta but my boyfriends pizza..."

Inge Nefdt

"The food tastes amazing, with a great selection of Italian dishes. The service does not live up to "best joburg restaurant 2012". It's as..."

Mlue Bovlei Gewurztraminer Maguba

"Was my first time at the establishment, what a great experience it was. The staff very friendly, food did not disappoint at all... The deco and use..."

Momelezi

"Enjoyed this restaurant. Had a Beef, Spinach and Pine nut pasta and the ingredients were fresh and generously portioned. One of the best pastas I..."

Paulo Gaspar

"Really wonderful, down-to-earth place with delicious food! For starters we had the smoked mozzarella Arancini and the gnocchi and they were both..."

Ellen Gouws

"This is a small intimate restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. The menu is extensive and offers so many veg options of pastas and pizza that you are..."

Rakhee Singh

"I am really impressed with this establishment. We chose this place for a birthday dinner, without knowing what we are getting ourselves into...."

FoodloverJHB

"Pronto must be one of my all time favourites. This little Italian restaurant has evolved over the years to become my trusted go to for an incredible..."

Deon Louw

"Their pizza is absolutely delicious. I will be definitely making this place one for the keeping. Loved every bit of it. And it's probably..."

Junior

"Such a wonderful dinner last night. Booking started with 5 of us and last minute they accommodated 11 of us... we were a very noisy bunch, but..."

Kate Robinson

"I have been here a few times. Must admit had the spinach cannelloni the first time and it was awful. The worst I ever had. Having visited the..."

LB

"Busy restaurant, with a nice cozy atmosphere , popular place , I ordered the starter artichoke antipasta, was very bland , the mains were great , the..."

Russel Roth

"This is becoming a theme - decide I'm hungry at 7pm on a Saturday night and start phoning around for a table only to be told there're none...."

Jill Nudelman

"Definitely one of my favourite Italian restaurants! Their pasta dishes are amazing! Taste sensations! The atmosphere is great. A good wine list and..."

Shelley Galliver

"What I really enjoy having here are the prawns! They are cooked to perfection in a very tasty sauce - with a choice of unusual sides, such as bacon..."

Nicole

"Had a birthday lunch with friends. Excellent pasta. Had blue cheese with fillet strips on linguine. Friend had the fettucine with salmon and avocado...."

Pakman

"We eat Italian a lot and try every establishment. Pronto is one of our favourites. The only time I was disappointed there was when we didn't get the..."

Bev

"The food was great the only problem is that it took ages to get out Dom Pedro's. I loved my pasta with peas and salmon. The ambiance is great and the..."

Shawn Belluigi

"Went there on a Saturday night with a few friends. Right off the bat our waiter Michael was welcoming and attentive to our needs. We ordered a..."

Jonty Stephan

"Pronto is a fabulous restaurant situated in the colony shopping centre!! Meals are hearty!! The pastas and stews and pizzas are amazing! Freshest..."

Stacey Faber

"Pronto is absolutely amazing if you in the mood for a good authentic pasta.#taste of Italy 🇮🇹 I have dined with pronto on several..."

Abs

"Pronto was my definition of a solid restaurant. The food and service were good (not great) and the service - albeit a little slow and absent-minded -..."

Bryan Vally

"Absolutely love Pronto. We have never been disappointed with the food or service. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, it's a winner with our family. It's our..."

CVS

"This place is so good, the food is fresh and good quality and so tasty, the service is friendly and the location is convenient. There is a huge..."

Rolf

"Can't believe we only discovered this little gem now!I can see why it was voted best neighborhood restaurant of 2013. Some of the best service..."

Samantha Tame Whittaker

"Wow! #KevFabFood was told about this restaurant and recommended by my dad...this is one special and amazing restaurant. Service is impeccable and..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"One of my favourite places to come for pasta! The food is always fresh, delicious and full of flavour! They have a nice big selection as well, and..."

Smelly Celly

"We went to Pronto this past weekend. From the outside it looked pretty pricy but when I saw the menu I was pleasantly surprised. From the delicious..."

Kineshea Pillay

"Had a lovely lunch at Pronto on Friday and found the food to be absolutely delicious. We started off with the Gnocchi Formagi e Pancetta which was..."

Bridget Meyer

"We came to Pronto for a friend's birthday. The venue is stunning, the chalk artwork showing the specials is absolutely perfect. Any OCD person would..."

Nikki Alice

"Had a lovely, relaxing lunch here with my husband.Warm, Italian atmosphere! Loved the view from the balcony.Our meals were great and the..."

Angie

"We just had lunch at Pronto, one of our favorite restaurants in Jozi. The service and food was excellent, as usual. Thank you Amanda for excellent..."

Adri Naudé Wolff

"Wow! Unbelievable. My parents and I were looking for somewhere new to eat and stumbled upon pronto. The whole vibe of the restaurant was lovely..."

Erin Starr

"Lovely location, the outside seating is great when the weather's nice. Perfect place for a leisurely lunch. The pasta is good, especially like the..."

Charmaine

"Birthday dinner with hubbie. Delicious food, great service and the chilli is awesome. Hubbie had the moussaka and i had the prawn linguine. I'd..."

Carole Craggs

"It's taken me some time to get this review up but finally can get it done. Myself and a few friends came for dinner a while back, was a..."

Nicholas Eagle Flyer Amoretti

"Delicious!!! All I can think about is the Butternut Panzerotti!!! Best I've ever had. It was decadent and rich without being too much. If I'm being..."

Devin Sage

"A pleasant surprise! I usually dread the excess of Italian or rather pseudo Italian food options in Johannesburg, but pronto is the real deal. Family..."

Carel Böhmer

"Nice restaurant in Craighall. The restaurant has a homely feel and amazing pasta. The service wasn't bad either. The restaurant is located in an..."

Tshidi Khunou

"Great little Italian restraunt in the colony centre become a local place of mine. Never had a bad meal and the service is always impeccable...."

Shaun Swartz

"Definitely one of the few really great Italian restaurants in town. Great vibe and setting no doubt adding to its Italian-ness. Their spinach &..."

Harshika Shantilal

"Visited Pronto on Saturday night - I hadn't been here for a while. I was reminded how amazing the food was - easily one of the tastiest Italian..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Really awesome - they seated us inside the Resturant without booking on a Thursday evening! The vibe was great , the staff were fantastic and food..."

Andy

"I have and continue to give Pronto a 4-5 rating for Italian food. The food is classy, wholesome, tasty but not pretentious. Then service is great. My..."

Lucy Lightfoot

"Good pastas and pizzas (especially the seafood pastas) and portions are large. But what I love most is the gnocchi! Absolutely divine. The sauce is..."

HungryLamb

"This place was a lovely surprise in the middle of Craighall. I was impressed with the dishes on offer and my gnocchi was divine. Really happy with..."

Tam Loves Food

"Was here last week Sunday for a family lunch. The decor of the restaurant is so beautiful and classy and it feels like you are in an up market..."

Leora

"Casual dining on a Friday afternoon whole daydreaming. I ate from both Puccini burger and chicken Ceasar and I cannot complain. Service is attentive..."

Thato Mmereki

"Servings of food were good and adequate(not too small),service is attentive and much to choose from ,good ambience ,only disappointment is vongole..."

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Meagan Whitehorn

"My new favourite resturant!! It's been a long time since I've had a pasta that was really good. The other food around the table looked just as good...."

Zuzi

"Pronto recently did a refurb and the decor looks great! It's perfect for an afternoon lunch. I love that they have some of the speciality Italian..."

Blair Burmeister

"Nice upmarket deli turned eatery. Good atmosphere. Late night service a bit slow and lacking on basics like serviettes and a clean table cloth. The..."

Jane “JaneyPaney” Schultz

"All round amazing experience, the store manages to be a restaurant, deli, and sell homeware without coming across as overwhelming. The pasta was..."

Mugisha Hakizimana

"Lovely Italian Restaurant. Booked a business dinner for 8. Received good service and the food was good. Sadly the ice cream was a..."

Jozi Girl

"My wife and I eat at this restaurant occasionally and have always enjoyed their exceptional..."

Grant Edwin

"I love homemade authentic pasta, and this place was amazing… plenty of veg and kiddy friendly options. Great portions , and delectable..."

Nerina Naik

"Our favourite restaurant in JHB. Alec is such a great waiter and the food as always was incredible! We went there for our anniversary celebration and..."

Rivon Amadio

"Everything always goes right here. We luckily live close to the TdO but I would say even a trip from elsewhere is fully justified to enjoy this..."

Peter Tobin

"Brilliant Italian cuisine. Exceptional..."

lorne philpot

"Very unusual, but interesting set up. It is a restaurant and a supermarket. One can buy groceries over the counter. We had the most delicious..."

sharmla dharamalingam

"Fantastic Southern Italian dishes, with a calm atmosphere, and attentive, timely service. Would recommend the pasta, and..."

Irakli Rekhviashvili

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Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is located within the Melrose Arch hotel, in an area popular for great restaurants of all cuisines. I visited on a Friday night there..."

Steve Bintley

"It’s an expensive breakfast but it’s a five star hotel restaurant so I guess it’s normal. Hosts are most..."

Silvia X

"Situated within the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, is the signature March restaurant, home to the finest quality dining and decor. It's an..."

Alpha Black

"A great experience of fine dining, beautiful ambiance and very friendly waiters. If you want 5star and an elite experience as girls night out or..."

Thando Maps

"We had a wonderful nite🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈the food was top of the shelf❤️❤️thank you to the chef🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈and Ausi..."

LEONAH MOGOMOTSI

"Elegant restaurant and the food is..."

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Illovo Mastrantonio

87/100 (1705 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ordered some dulche de leche crepes. It got delivered really quickly and it was well spelled and packaged. It came with some vanilla ice cream. The..."

Aisha Moolla

"The staff are all wonderfully friendly and attentive. The ambience is cosy and is perfect for an intimate night out or a social with..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"Dined at Matrantonio on a busy Friday night. Service was attentive but unobtrusive. A party of six had the prawn pasta and the prawn risotto. Pasta..."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"Absolutely delicious food , went for a casual evening our and had their “Panzotti” and it was one of thee best things I’ve ever had, along with..."

Kiara

"This is a lovely restaurant but it's not glitzy or a follower of fashion. This restaurant is, I humbly suggest, a traditional Italian trattoria. It..."

Philip

"A favorite of mine for many years! The service is top class and the ambience is warm and inviting. My favorites to have are the tortellini aurora,..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"good food and nice place for a cosy dinner. tasty tortellini soup and good bread offered. perfect for a special event with your partner any day..."

Abravo112

"As the general public continue enjoy eating out at restaurants like never before, there's no shortage of shiny new places to try. Yet sometimes we..."

Philip The Foodie

"Mastrantonio | Illovo SquareCOSY DATE SPOT | INCREDIBLE PASTA We visited Mastrantonio for an early dinner on a Friday. Probably..."

Matthew Alford

"Had the most delicious pasta dinner last night, service was excellent and fast, atmosphere was so pleasant! For two people with wine it wasn't..."

Joshua Pinnock

"Mastrantonio never fails to deliver!!! Broke the routine and didn't have pasta - the artichoke salad and flash fried calamari were a fabulous..."

Athena Pavlakis

"First time visit this Italian restaurant. It seems to be a popular place for regulars as well as business people.The layout was a bit weird..."

Sam

"After not being here for a very long time, I took my mom for her birthday. It was really good!! The service was EXCEPTIONAL, very relaxed yet still..."

Nicole

"One of my favorite Italian places in JHB. Food and service is consistently good, with good value for money. I am always happy to take friends there..."

Debra Nortje

"Visited this stall at the Sanlam HmC Fair...we had two mini focaccias...one with salmon & cream cheese, the other with beef slices...both were good..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Good quality meal, plus very attentive service: explains the always busy restaurant! The caprese salad was one of the best I've had. Great value for..."

Judith Matthis

"I often eat here and the food is always excellent. The standard is the exact same every time. Such a warm atmosphere with the most friendly staff...."

Healthy Heart

"Went for lunch and ordered the Mellanzane, was well prepared however Luke warm on the inside , needed extra flavouring though, the chicken and..."

Russel Roth

"Have eaten here a few times. I recently popped in with a client for a quick lunch. I had the bucatini and he had the veal penne. Management is very..."

Stuninho

"I've never had a bad experience here. Every dish on the menu has something special about it, be it the gnocchi, pasta, fish or chicken breasts...."

Kyla Meyerson

"Okie dokie. A restaurant I have been going to for years. I have been waiting to write this review for a while now as I wanted to add photos alongside..."

Tiffany

"Beautiful Italian food prepared with love and care. The restaurant has a good ambience with attentive staff. The food was great - the gnocchi I..."

G Makan

"Lunch service is good. Waiters very effective and friendly and know the menu well. We were a party of 5 and were seated promptly and served well. Why..."

Mar Jen

"A classic Italian eatery with authentic tastes. Rich & tasty panzerotti dish. I highly recommend their pasta. Pleasant staff & swift service...."

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"I has lunch here today (7 June), with colleagues and I have to say the food was phenomenal!! I had the veal with the mushroom sauce. It was by far..."

Steph Schwartz

"Had my first visit to Mastroantonio to celebrate a birthday. While the ambience of the restaurant is very likeable, there's something about it that..."

Geoff Simmons

"Mastrantonio consistently serves up delicious Italian cuisine. The melenzane is amazing and combined with other taste sensation starters on the menu..."

The Big Mouth

"This is a hot spot in Johannesburg. If your going for a business lunch or a dinner party with the friends, you will always bump into someone you..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Have been here a few times but took the family for lunch and we skipped mains instead we over ordered different starter dishes and sampled them..."

Cdawg Dubya

"With so much choice in the area it took a while to get around to this spot hidden in Illovo Mews. It was really good though on a lazy afternoon for a..."

Erhardkk

"Good food, good service. The menu however is fairly standard, lacking in creativity. The wine list is expensive catering for the business..."

Runi

"Always great food with awesome service. All meals that each of us had was awesome and love by everyone. Paulo and his team shows you how an old..."

Gerald Jacob

"Absolutely fantastic! Went there with a group of colleagues, so I did get to taste a variety of their starters and desserts. Amazing..."

Jeanette Verster

"Delicious, wholesome and authentic Italian. Superb starters and salads (I love the calamari) and then you must try the mussels or one of their baked..."

Mike Varney

"My wife and I have had the pleasure of enjoying the great food & service at MA since its inception. I appreciate the simplicity & consistency Paolo..."

Manfred Mullers

"Excellent! The food is amazing and never fails to impress. The crab pasta is to die for. Everything is super fresh. Amazing wine selection. Best to..."

Linda Meyer

"This is a review based only on their food because I ate their incredible food at an event at Nirox Sculpture Park for a fund raiser. I have never..."

Idalina Silva

"Mastrantonio used to be a chain of very commercialized, very average Italian franchises, however the number of them have decreased over the years...."

Nick Liguori

"Consistently has high standards. This restaurant has stood the test of time over many years. Bookings are probably necessary as it's almost always..."

Cleo

"An institution. Decades of successful patronage of the rich, famous and beautiful. I've been here so often over the years - it sets the standard for..."

Darryl W

"We went there on a saturday night and it was busy. The food was delicious, i had this special starter called capresini, delicious. Other starters..."

Sandra Bucher

"Excellent Pasta's especially the veal strip penne, very well managed by the owner who really makes you feel welcome. Highly recommended, will..."

Brett Page

"Mastrantonio is a top-of-mind choice for delicious Italian food in a convivial grown-up setting. The staff is friendly and professional, and Paulo..."

Louise Whittaker

"Great service and great food ! Definitely worth it ! I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant . Try book in advance as it is almost always full..."

Gia Jacobs

"This is one of my favourite Italian restaurants. The home made past is always delicious and cooked to perfection. The dishes are always full of..."

Travis

"Good food great atmosphere. The service was a little on the sad side, not for lack of being seen. I had not even closed my knife and fork and my..."

Beverly

"I always try and book this place for work functions. Nice, relaxed setting, with a great menu and wine list. I always feel that their starters are..."

Jerrod Moodley

"Loved it! Received lovely service and the energy was great. My veal pasta was yummy too. My friend had the creme brûlée and was in love. Definitely..."

Dudu Dee

"They have nice Italian wine here - what good times it has been! Have not had one sub standard meal here. They always blow my mind. Tripe, steak,..."

Byron Anthony Morris

Martini

"My favorite Italian.. Restaurant in JHB. Food is always cooked to perfection. Management and staff consistently..."

Alexis Andrea Azzie

"Really great food. Always fresh ingredients. In a good central location. Highly enjoyed every..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"We have been there a few times for dinner. The service is generally very friendly. I had the crab pasta which was on special and it was..."

Jodi

"I joined a friend for lunch at Masterantonio and enjoyed a yummy 'Linguine Forestiera' which was a deliciously simple pasta with a creamy mushroom..."

Jacqueline Lues

Mozambik Fourways

Famous Fish and Chips

Salmon And Avocado Salad

Fish & Chips

Prawns

Sushi Appetizer Platter

Calamari & Fish and Chips

Non-smoking restaurants

"At Mozambik Fourways you will always receive a warm welcome. Food is of a high standard. Their meals are always prepared fresh. Kid friendly..."

Cheryl Brown

"Excellent dining experience. Friendly staff, spacious setting, quick service, well priced menu, great food. It was my first time dining at this..."

Avz X

"Great Easter Friday lunch, we had the steak and prawn combo as well as the hake and prawn combo. Both meals were exception as was the service. The..."

Sumendra Narismulu

"For someone that was honestly skeptical after reading other reviews I must say, I was super impressed. From entering the door to my order to..."

Fikile

"I had over looked this establishment over the years thinking it was some bogus restaurant but boy was I wrong. Without a doubt some of the best food..."

N K

"The food was excellent. We had the ultimate platter for two. It was very well prepared and presented. Everything was flavored well, not overly strong..."

Neil

"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The atmosphere was incredible and the food as well as the service were beyond my expectations. Our..."

Lerato Tshabalala

"Delicious food and quick service at Mozambik Fourways. Restaurant was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday lunch but we didnt mind at..."

Thirasha Pillay

"Finally got to try out this place. Great setting!!! The food is AMAZING and so fresh.. Everything is prepared from scratch for extra freshness so you..."

Dian. C.

"Restaurant has a good chef. Awesome sauce with chicken livers. Food was well prepped. Found the same sauce as base in most meals. Brother in law..."

Vinothan M

"Wow Amazing!!! The service was excellent, the waitresses and waiters were always attentive. The ambience was fun and the interior design is beautiful..."

SigniGraphy Limited

"Absolutely delicious food and family-friendly environment. One thing, though, is that the kids' play area could have a few more options, eg. Indoor..."

Sharona Padaychee

"Food and service was great, thank you Charles! There was no music in the restaurant. Some traditional Portuguese music would've been lovely. Well..."

Rene Hattingh

"Food was delicious and the service was great! We were attended to by Trust and although he was still in training he was absolutely friendly and..."

Nadine Pillay

"This has became my favourite place for celebrating 🥳 The food is delicious and the staff are always happy and welcoming They add great personal..."

Samantha Dube

Adega

87/100 (1018 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really enjoyed Adega today. My dad's fish was excellent. He ordered the Kingklip special. My mum ordered a Gluten free Kingklip special. It was a..."

Zainab Mohammed

"Absolutely brilliant, if you're looking for good halaal food, this is the place. Gaurenteed to leave..."

Bilal kharwa

"Nice Food and very..."

CASA BAKALI

"Wonderful and warm ambience. Friendly service. Food is prepared and served fresh and hot. Stuffed calamari and/or chicken livers starters. Prawns are..."

Mahomed Salajee

"Visiting from the UK, recommended by family. Absolutely amazing..."

Ahsan Ali

"We visited during the week day, so it was very quite. The presentation was in order. Felt the prawns were not fresh or over cooked. I was under the..."

FAEZA GAFOOR

"Excellent halaal restaurant. Good service with delicious food. Always popular with my family. Although famous for seafood we love the chicken and my..."

Mehroon Khan

"The food is nice. Presentation excellent. The seafood is fresh(you pay the price for that). Service satisfactory as long as it's not crowded(even..."

Usamah Amin

"First time at this Adega Branch, visited during the week and was a bit sceptical when we found the place empty. However, when our meal was presented..."

Lorraine Fortuin

"Not a fan of Fordsburg but this restaurant is one of the reasons I go there. Amazing Portuguese chicken and Prawns. For sides u have to add on the..."

Aslam Gause

"What a great place this was when it opened. Recently it has declined with regards to service and I often visit to find things unavailable or out of..."

Faheem

"Consistently good tasting food. Good portions, great friendly service. The place gets very busy so book in advance and preferably in the outside area..."

Irfaan Moolla

"Just enjoyed an awesome lunch with good friends. Always professional service and excellent food from this particular branch! I've been enjoying..."

Muz Omar

Dolci Cafe

87/100 (1150 ratings)

French Toast Croissant

Spaghetti Vongole Veraci

Pollo Farcito

Pesto

Boiled Egg and Soldiers

Melanzane

Squid & Potato Salad

Cappuccino

Zuppa Di Cozze With Pasta

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Loved the ambiance; great place for a laid back Saturday. We had great breakfast and big sized cappuccinos &..."

Lumka Khaile

"A huge thank you to Jackie for my daughter's birthday lunch on Saturday. The food was absolutely delicious and we all enjoyed it so much. The staff..."

Allison Swart

"A rare find in terms of reasonably priced genuine and authentic Italian fare. Owner/manager attendance makes for a personal and pleasant service..."

Clinton Van Coller

"Amazing food, excellent service..."

Eat Like A Legend

"Great spot hidden away (I have lived in Parktown North for a couple of years and never even knew of this place LOL)! Proper Italian food made the..."

Robyn Louw

"Delicious Pizza and pasta! We have followed this owners food wherever it has moved from Illovo to Blairgowrie and now Craighall, and the irresistible..."

Yummy!

"My husband and I heard about Dolce, and was advised to make a reservation, we did however not listen to the advice and tried our luck at just..."

Mari

"Delicious true authentic Italian restaurant.Nice location, calm romantic setting, tasty and scrumptious food. Prices are good for the..."

Sean William

"Arrived to a warm, welcoming restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff, fantastic service and delicious food with plenty of options. Will..."

David Knight

"Absolutely loooooooved the ambience, definitely a hidden gem! Coming back to unwind without a doubt. All I had was dessert after a long and stressful..."

Xivo Manzini

"I have lived in the area for a decade and watched one restaurant, yoga studio and fighting gym after the other fail in this centre. How wonderful..."

Burningpaper

"Definitely one of gems in Joburg. Service is good, staff are really friendly but not all over you kind, never really disappointed with the food..."

Robyn Lin

"Yay, yay o yay!! I was so sad when Amacord closed its doors and I thought I would never have Luciano’s to die for, Canneloni again. I was so happy..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"This charming little cafe is a gem. We decided to try it after it was mentioned in a list of places with the best cheesecake in..."

Tam Loves Food

"This truly is a hidden gem! Went for breakfast and Dolci’s delivered on food, service and ambiance. Staff is very attentive without being over..."

Zinzerella

"This restaurant has been on my radar for a while as it keeps popping up on my Zomato feed and i kept noticing how high the rating is. I was meeting a..."

Anisha Lutchman

"I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to pay this charming eatery a visit! I popped in for a working lunch. Enjoying the recently extended and..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Dolci cafe is quaint place in Craighall. The setting is sunny and open. It perfect place for a late breakfast after a late night out. I had the egg..."

Shilan Govender

"Always a great visit - was encouraged to try the bree & asparagus lasagne... what a win!?Coffee was great, service better and setting, is a..."

Paul Vermaak

"Food is great and pastries are amazing!The food is real and you can see that the ingredients are fresh. Really nice place for breakfast, coffee..."

Luciana Matsuda

"I will give this restaurant 4 stars for food. The food is outstanding the French toast is spectacular, scrambled egg and salmon is tasty. My one..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"I always enjoy visiting this cute place. It reminds me of a ladies tea room.The breakfast selection is good and the portion sizes and..."

Lisa Lumley

"Finally ! Stopped for a quick breakfast and from the word “Go” it was amazingHad small breakfast and value for its..."

Carel Frederik Kallie

"Yummy avo & toast, great espresso, lovely restaurant and great staff! Really enjoyed this little spot!..."

Candi Make Up

"I loved the attention to detail at Dolci Cafe. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and my cappuccino came in the prettiest mugs I've ever been..."

Carole Craggs

"An amazing restaurant. Definitely beats the corner cafe for me. A lot more spacious and waiters are incredibly well mannered. Food was really good..."

Anthony Sabbagh

"Amazing food, amazing service from our waiter, Ayanda. The menu has a lot of great (affordable) options to choose from and the setting was very..."

Tahnee Anne Naidoo

"What a great find for the end of the year! I have driven past so many times - to my detriment. Wonderful venue, superb service, delicious food and..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"I really like Dolci Cafe. Simple yet effectively decorated with interesting art on the walls (that you can buy). The food is what drives me back. ..."

Steve Nicholls

"What a lovely little hidden gem. Looks tiny from the outside, but when you go inside the restaurant, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Lovely outside..."

Cassandra Wright

"Clayton hosted our event for The Last Sacrament auditions. An awesome host with the most delicious tarts. Loved the look, feel and great..."

Sharon Jordan Hitchcox

"I went here for lunch on (8 August 2017)The service was top notch! Absolutely exceptional. Great and attentive waiting staff. Nothing was..."

Tiffany

"My girlfriend and I love this place. Such incredible food and hospitality, with live jazz on Fridays, a real suburban gem. We hope that support pours..."

Alex Wright

"Dolci Cafe is indeed a hidden gem 👌🏻🔥This is officially my new found brunch spot and I can't wait to try their main meals .I..."

Abs

"For an almost new restaurant the building it is in is not so ‘new’. In saying this I think it does bring character that everything is not newly..."

LB

"Tucked away in a little area in Craighall. Owned by Itallians and continuing the assaggi and amacord style of food. This place has great itallian..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Found a hidden gem in Craighall Park. What a lovely little spot. Interior is pretty, spacious and so well decorated. Went in for a lazy Saturday..."

The Great Diner

"Fantastic... Fantastic... Fantastic Great value!!!Bellissima Had some baked risotto balls, which was brilliant. Great cake and..."

Zander Van Der Walt

"Lovely little Italian deli...very friendly staff and amazing food. Melanzane was delicious and pasta cooked perfectly al dente. Nice wine list, and..."

Melanie Meyers

"Dolci Cafe is a new neighbourhood favourite of mine! It's an absolute hidden gem that I cannot recommend highly enough. Quiet, tastefully decorated..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"We had heard good things about Dolci on various neighbourhood Facebook pages, so popped in for a quick lunch this week. We enjoyed sitting outside in..."

Jude

"Dolci has recently undergone a renovation and grown in size. I found the space a little "cold" and sparse, and the acoustics weren't great, whereas..."

Katherine

"One of the best spots for a wide variety of breakfasts and lunches. Great friendly service adds to the warm neighbourhood feel. The cookies served..."

Daan Jacobs

"A lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere settled in the heart of Craighall Park. Came here for a late breakfast with some friends and we all loved..."

Jarrod Michael-Sylar Prinsloo-Bluth

"My in-laws were out from Scotland and we were looking for somewhere light for breakfast - my husband had read good reviews and so we decided to give..."

Sally Downie

"Last night a fellow foodie friend and I went for dinner at Dolci Café in Craighall! Living in the area I have often done breakfast or lunch over a..."

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"A quaint little restaurant in the heart of craighall that is ideal for a light lunch or brunch on a Sunday. For those of us who love dogs but can..."

Thefoodiedudee

"I have been to Dolci Café a few times! Each time I go back it gets better and better! The Owners Clayton & Head Chef Jacqui constantly make me feel..."

Björn Luciano Salsone

"I visited this pretty little spot as part of an event that was held in collaboration with Zomato and Lanique. The owners were perfect hosts and the..."

Saiyuri

"My wife's favourite place. A cosy, welcoming retreat, full of delicious meals and treats. Friendly, competent and efficient staff. We always leave..."

Deon Brummer

"A taste of an Italian Cafe at this owner run spot in the heart of Craighall. It's a trip worth making if you're not in the 'hood. Pop in for an..."

Tables And Thyme

"09.07.2016 I recently attended a #zomatoxdolci function in conjuction with Dolci Cafe and Lanique. It's situated slightly off the beaten track as I'd..."

The Food Musketeer

"I had a most enjoyable experience being hosted by both Lanique & Dolci this past Saturday and managed to sample quite a bit of both Dolci's sweet and..."

Lauras World

"A brilliant cafe, great food and atmosphere. Friendly staff, the owners are awesome people and it is pet friendly too! Will definitely go back!..."

Craig

"Lovely atmosphere, relaxing, owner-run, fresh and quality ingredients, pet friendly, freshest scones, friendly staff, accommodating and casual..."

Petra Laranjo Hourquebie

"Lovely cost atmosphere. Friendly and a delicious menu. I popped in for a quick cup of coffee and was immediately tempted by the pastries- just the..."

Brenda Caplen

"When you find a little hidden gem of an Italian coffee shop, you know you're in for a treat. We visited Dolci Cafe for the first time the other day,..."

Minkys

"Great little place for a nice, quiet weekend breakfast. Good personalised service with good food. Menu is smaller than that of a franchise but just..."

Emily Scott

"This is the type of restaurant we need more of in Joburg. Real, cozy, great food and owner run. Haven't had such a pleasant experience in a long..."

Stefan Janssens

"Found this great little restaurant on Zomato. The restaurant is bright and cheerful . We had such an awesome open omelet breakfast and then cheated..."

Pam Stapleton

"WOW!Surprise! Best prawn pasta and tagliata di manzo (fillet +++) in Joburg !Do yourself a favour: I thought we were in Italy but good..."

Richard Lawton

"One of our favourite passtimes is to try new breakfast spots on a Saturday or Sunday morning. And so, it happened, that last Sunday morning I turned..."

Lia Marus

"The pastries in Dolci are amazing, every time I go there, I feel as though I'm back in Italy, such an awesome spot to relax, with a Cappuccino and a..."

Sergio Caon

"We had the most lovely breakfast here in this small but beautiful cafe. The whole vibe is so perfect, and really makes you feel as if you are in a..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Yeah! a new Breakfast venue in Craighall Park - with a great lunch menu too!a Must try!Boiled Egg and Soldiers and a perfect Anchovy..."

Annemarie Meintjes

"Lovely new coffee shop on this stretch of Clarence Ave. Very friendly owner-managed. Great coffees and free wifi! We had very tasty melanzane for..."

Judith Matthis

"Lovely little spot in the suburb, free wifi and pet friendly. Strawberry and Nutella Croissant fresh and super yummy, the parfait beautifully..."

Lauren Kim

"A gorgeous Café in Craighall Park with amazing pastries and a very tasty Lasagna. I'll be back for lunch again soon. I can't wait till they get..."

Clayton Boyd

"Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in. If you are watching your figure don't go here. If not, order a coffee and a syrup and bacon..."

Thomas Patton

"For years, this restaurant has held its ground in JHB, consistently delivering authentic Italian tastes. If you're hunting for hand-made pasta – a..."

Victor H.

"Takeaway for my 1st time everr trying this place that I've been trying to get to go forever! So decided I'd do a takeaway It was perfectly..."

nicci bakos

"outstanding from top to toe, fresh delicious homey Italian and excellent service in a beautiful place. thank..."

Aurianne Gray

"Friendly waiter, management was a bit aloof… nice light, decent size tables, tasty food. Portions are a bit small which made it feel a tad..."

Erica K

"Food was good despite the order being slightly wrong. Would be a 5 star experience was it not for the service being quite tardy. Perhaps we had an..."

Harry Maarsingh

"Had the squid, potato and tomato salad and it was truly..."

Ève Smith

"Flawless. The food, staff and ambiance at Dolci was amazing. The pizza are fresh with a crispy base and a slight chew in the dough. All desserts were..."

Sean McIntyre

"Great service, great breakfast - every dish with a twist. Staff with a sense of pride and ownership. Definitely going..."

Theuns Fourie

"Okay so now this is the best pizza I have had in jhb probably the country. My father loved the canaloni. Wow I'm impressed well done will be back to..."

Chetan 47

"I want to start my review with 5 🌟 stars for DOLCE CAFE what is at Lancaster Village, 28 Clarence Ave. Craighall Park If we are talking about..."

Victoria Vitruk

"My final luncheon with my Besty. Italian it was, we received wonderful service and enjoyed the..."

Jo Maema

"Unexpectedly relaxing atmosphere. The coffee shop’s menu has a variety of traditional Italian dishes and many vegetarian options. Desserts are..."

Mayyy

"Truffle pasta and gnocchi is a must! Their signature dessert is out of this world. Great atmosphere and attention to..."

Jenny van den Berg

"Great food!!! Good service!! Thank..."

Natali

"Veal is absolutely fantasic. Pizzas are authentic. Service attentive. Wonderful for a special..."

Dallace Rickson Jolly

"Dolci is CONSISTENTLY good. It's the kind of consistency you want from your local Italian. Never..."

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