TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Not Bread Alone

88/100 (2465 ratings)

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"Die bakery het die lekkerste eetgoed en ontbyt en sommer alles. Ek moet dit deel met almal. Vanoggend het ons n heerlike ontbyt geeet as gesin. Was..."

Anna Vd Merwe Pretorius

"AMAZING!!! Thank you for making my dream wedding cake. It was absolutely beautiful and oh so yummy!! The service was top class. Will recommend you..."

Estelle Marx

"i had their breakfast pie this morning and the feat and spinach phyllo!! You have to try them out of this..."

Michaela Nowack Thomas

"I totally enjoyed my first visit to this amazing bakery!!!! I felt like I was at home! Great food and great prices. I am sure I will be back soon!..."

Kanyadzo Middleton

"I bought the Chocolate Eclair cake for my husband's birthday this weekend and it was an absolute hit with the family! Pls congratulate the..."

Teresa Steele-Schober

"Die lekkerste kos en teen 'n redelike prys. Baie bly ek het julle gevind, maak my lewe..."

Jeanette Le Roux

"Amazing food and..."

Yvelde Wilkins

"The best Rye bread..."

Renate Booyens

"Best of the best of the best. Live what they do..."

Sean Oakes

"Best bakery in..."

Tania Bakkes

"Great bakery, nice..."

Simon Griffiths

"Best pies, pastries and bread in world! Highly..."

Willem Faure

"Love their pies and..."

Chris-Mari Botes

"I loved the brownies when i visited your store last..."

Rawskills Rapper

"Humble beginnings. But not so humble quality. Man these guys do it right! Deceptively excellent.Best pies in jhb. Honestly we drive from..."

Dirtdiver

"This place is just off Malibongwe and had always passed it on way to somewhere else but my friend referred me here .I was greeted by friendly staff..."

A Foodie Travels

"Lovely pastries and pies. Cute set up too. Easily accessible location, sufficient parking and the service was good. The rib pie is the one!!..."

Millien Milla Hendricks

"What a little GEM of a bakery. Family run with very friendly service. Popped in to get the Cremora tartlets and ended up getting so much more!!!..."

Joy-Ann Smyth

"Fantastic little family-run bakery with dine-in facility. Always chockers over weekends. Best vetkoeke and sausage rolls in town! Pecan nut pies not..."

Tertia

"I ordered platters from them and wow, everyone loved them and it was not expensive at all. The quiches and pastries were delicious! I'm not sure..."

Anz

"Oh but this place is just beautiful!! Everything is cooked/baked/prepared to perfection! The pies are amazing and made with real meaty goodness! The..."

TheHungryKat

"I popped in to this coffee shop/ bakery recently for a morning coffee. They have a fairly full breakfast and lunch menu with goods prepared in the..."

Lakstarlett

"What a little hidden gem. Great little bakery - nothing fancy but well priced and great freshly baked goods to take home. Had a cake made for a bday..."

Claire Wiggill

"Service not the greatest but the pastries are the best! Have been coming to Not Bread Alone for years for their delicious pies and sweet treats...."

Megan Zoghby

"Hidden behind the BP on Malibongwe this place and its pies and various pastries is my soon to be addiction. I havent tried the sit down menu but the..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"One of my all time favourites! I'll take any detour that takes me past this shop. 😊 Their pies and pastries are out of this world, and the service..."

Rozelle Gaie

"It's very early on a windy, blustery, winters' morning. I'm on the way to the office but stopped to pick up a pie for lunch. The moment I opened the..."

Johan Coetzee

"Don't be fooled by their bizarre location.Quaint little spot recommended for their brownies (so far) and while most people rave about their..."

Foodie

"Quaint little cafe with a wonderful bakery! We popped in to go buy pastries, but ended up being so enticed by the aromas from the kitchen, that we..."

Lise-Jo Snyman

"Wowieeee! What delicious-ness as ypu walk through the doors! Situated in such a strange place but after going there with my mom who has been many..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"A small little shop not to be missed! Although it looks out over the Malibongwe street, the baked pies and cakes and cookies are to die..."

Alma Pretorius

"When i used to live in the Randburg area i would stop here in the mornings and buy n huge freshly baked muffin. Delicious!! Brownies are sooo yummy!..."

Liza

"Just liked home cooked food - but nicer with no cleaning up to do haha. The meals of the day are amazing value at R35, particularly the beef..."

Nicola Veitch

"My family has regularly gotten baked treats and pies from this little bakery/cafe.Their chicken pies are to die for! Absolutely packed with..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Not Bread Alone is tucked away next to a petrol station in a little centre that I never noticed until I actually tried to look for it. And it was..."

Nikki Alice

"I like their pies with their clever little identity shapes - they are truly homemade and worthwhile making a trip from far to the store just for a..."

Darryl W

"I saw some good reviews on their baked goods so decided on my way home from work to stop for some pies. This is a must try. Their pies are nice and..."

Adele

"This is a very friendly little neighborhood bakery. I have been here a few times and always choose it when I am in the area. The decor is..."

Leon Pretorius

"I have never actually sat down for a meal at Not Bread Alone in Linden, but I can really say that they make some of the very best pies I have ever..."

Nick

"A lovely, homely feel with the baked goods to match. It may not have the most chic decor but the owners and waiters really make you feel welcome and..."

Stuart Hendricks

"I love this hidden gem! From the outside, this bakery looks very shady, but never judge a book by its cover :) the baked goods are delectable and..."

Kat :)

"The hidden gem of jhb. A quaint, cozy, simply marvelous restaurant with unique and delicious home-made recipes. Inside and outside seating in a..."

Kim Murison

"Wow, found a little gem. Could not believe all the yummiest eats. Everywhere, all around you, and reasonable prices. I had the bobotie pie with..."

Annalene

"A real gem, quaint, no frills bakery, and sit down. An amazing display of delectable treats. Not for the diet conscious! A wide variety of homemade..."

Audrey Anthony

"Popped in this morning quickly as I've driven past there multiple times. Not disappointed at all. Nice variety of baked goods. We tried the Pepper..."

Marlon Forbes

"A cornerstone of the Linden community, this little gem has incredible quality and range of baked goods at brilliant prices! I rely on them for all my..."

Katy Harris

"A gem of a place. My new gobto place knowing every experience is going to be a good one. Food is amazing, not to mention such a variety of sweet..."

Renett Lombard

"So aptly named Not Bread Alone but rather on cakes and lovely pastries. I was just in pastry heaven guys. The manager/owner ( not sure which)..."

Sharon Gallant

"We went to Not Bread Alone for coffee and ended up having breakfast. The inside was warm with a fire going and was filled with people. The coffee was..."

Tracey Mulville - Baking made Easy with Tracey

"A phoenix rises from the ashes. So much nicer than it used to be at the old location (which was gutted by fire, for those not in the know). The..."

Etienne Ghyoot

"Nice little Bakery, big on pastry. Their croissants are incredibly good. Picked up a loaf ciabatta and it was really good. Great for takeaways ,..."

Perez Ngoveni

Pauls

84/100 (3286 ratings)

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"My homegirl and I definitely found our new brunch spot like I felt at home. The staff, food ambience everything was above..."

Girl With No Name

"We run by Paul regularly to grab a chocolate eclaire or creme brulee. They are an all time favourite! However, they regularly run out of eclaires..."

Aisha Moolla

"A simply amazing day today. I came here to celebrate my 25th birthday with my friends. The location is spot on to give you the European vibes. We..."

Sphamandla Shilubana

"Great place for a light meal or a pastry and coffee that also make the best hot chocolate love the cakes and fresh baked bread serves with the meals..."

Malcolmarchary811@yahoo.com

"We were actually heading to a restaurant which was apparently under construction so Paul was not planned. As we walked towards the parking we got..."

Florenz0

"The food here is amazing. The decor is even better, the restaurant has such a relaxed and pleasant ambiance. The waiters are just okay. I enjoy going..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"This is always my go to place for various meetings, because I can always guarantee mouth watering eats for everyone (vegetarians, vegans, and..."

Jamie Nathan

"God made beautiful things in this world and one of them is definitely the grilled cheese, tomato pesto sandwich from here ❤️😩. Everytime I..."

Boipuso Letsapa

"Great atmosphere... Great food... Great service! What more can you ask for. Oh yes, the background music makes you feel as if you already are in..."

Moses Masiu

"Had a lovely experience at Paul's about one week ago. Perfect for a lunch date and the food is stunning. I had one of their delicious sandwiches with..."

Jonathan Tripp

"I finally managed to grab a bite at Paul for a quite lunch with a friend. I ordered the Brie, fig and garlic burger which is new of their menu. This..."

Lizelle Brink

"Came here on Christmas eve with a friend. Although it was full must we patiently waited for a table and it came just in time. The food was amazing,..."

Lethabo Mokgatle

"We saw the pastries from across the road and had to have a closer look. Tempted, I settled on an apple foldover, which was quite light and delicious...."

Heidi Bantam

"15.12.2018 I recently joined a Food Photographer and a Chef to learn some tips and tricks to taking better food pics on our cell phones. It was a..."

The Food Musketeer

"Good location and lives up to the international brand ambience with large variety on the French feel menu.Only tasted the crepe au poulet which..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Decor is upmarket. Friendly staff as well.Their bakery is always a good idea to visit in order to take some goodies home for your evening tea...."

Irfaano

"So it took me long enough to eventually get to Paul. I thought taking my aunt and uncle out for lunch on their 40th Anniversary will be difficult as..."

Reneè K

"Paul is a pretty little French inspired cafe. The decor is lovely. The breakfasts are light and yummy. I would definitely go back. It's a great start..."

Kayla Groth

"I couldn’t hold my excitement when Paul came to South Africa. The service is nice but they can certainly still improve, it can be a bit slow but..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Beautiful experience at French restaurant in the heart of Melrose.(Skip to the bottom for bullet points)Went on a sunny Sunday..."

Sweetsedi

"Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. Every plate of food that arrived at our table was well presented and tasty. Desserts were a plenty and..."

Amanda Lukac

"Great French dining experience. Trying there signature hot chocolate was a pleasure as it was a rich dark chocolate taste with a faint bitter after..."

Keshoalyn

"Who doesn’t know Paul’s? Or seen Instagram flooded with perfect flat lays of coffee and pastries! My first time having it in SA, I was..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"Paul is such a classy little spot and whenever I visit it I feel like I am sitting in a cafe in Paris. I went there for breakfast on Saturday morning..."

Lisa Lumley

"From passing the store front on most mornings, on my way to work, I can't believe it took me so long to finally experience the opulence that is Paul...."

Thato

"A wonderful Parisian feel to this gorgeous place. The food was amazing and the service impeccable. First time there I could not decide on which..."

UrsulaD

"Paul is probably the best patisserie and cafe I have been to so far. The ambience is cozy but spacious and there is magnificent decoration which..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Firstly the milk tart was absolutely delicious as well as the French croissant, amazing service accompanied with theeeee best cappuccino, really hit..."

TerryP801

"Lovely atmosphere and great welcome. Got a seat even though it was very busy! Service was quick and attentive with a smile (always a..."

Zachary Buillon

"First experience at Paul and it was great! Absolutely delicious sweet treats.. I had the carrot cake that was one of the best I’ve had. The only..."

Megz Mackintosh

"Nothing better on a cold winters morning than a warm breakfast and of course, some takeaway pastries. All round good experience, good food, friendly..."

Emma Kayleigh

"Really nice selection of Pastries and cakes. Food menu is also good, but I do think there are better cafes to go to for the food. Paul’s is a must..."

Ashdesai5

"Lovely atmosphere, delightful food and treats, limited options but everything and anything you order comes to perfection The hazelnut hot..."

Chloe Watson

"Warm beautiful ambiance. The food is really thought through. Portions are a bit big for me but I absolutely enjoyed the steak and the Crème..."

Steven Myeni

"I tried out this spot for the first time - and I'm happy that I did. They have a handful of vegan options to choose from (5, if memory serves me..."

Sita

"Paul has a definite Parisian atmosphere with an absolutely delicious menu to boot. I found it incredibly difficult to decide what to eat! Another..."

Danielle Botha

"We were happy to get a table on Friday evening though we had not booked. My friend has been to the Paul in London and she highly recommends..."

Jillian Nyakane

"What a good experience was had at Paul's. The service was lovely and friendly.The chocolate crepe was light and perfectly sweet, fresh..."

Neeno

"Decided to visit this restaurant for Mother’s Day Breakfast, despite the wait of 45 mins to get in, this place really exceeded my expectations! The..."

Gabrielzaidman02

"Such a cute place but I hate it when waiters see me walk in but no one tries to assist me so I jus have to stand around like I’m lost it’s..."

Kimtshabalala

"Lovely afternoon spent lynching with my friend. Our waitress was attentive. Menu was nice and varied. My friend had the salmon, and I had the chicken..."

Siki Gogo

"So where do I start ? This restaurant is stunning from inside out . So sadly I haven’t been to Paris yet (not now doesn’t mean never 😊) this..."

Teekay Mhlongo

"Paul’s is such a lovely bakery/cafe, the decor of the establishment is so inviting you can’t help but want to go in and dine. When I walked in to..."

Mona Makwakwa

"A really cosy bakery.I really couldn't decide what I wanted, as there was such a great spread. Everything looked so tempting. We decided to go..."

Michaela Leon

"My Fiancé and I decided to try this restaurant for some brunch. And it was the most incredible food experience I've ever had. Friendly staff, good..."

Kelley Joubert

"The excitement around Paul when it first arrived was well founded. This is an absolute breakfast treat, with a truly Paul’s menu. Their..."

Deon Louw

"Whoever Paul is. I like Paul. ❤ Went to Paul on a Friday afternoon for brunch. I picked a sunny and warm day so I could sit outside comfortably to..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"Lovely breakfast place or if you want to grab a light meal. I opt for a few desserts and a cappuccino. Paul signature hot chocolate is amazing. Both..."

Diantha Govender

"A beautiful setting with a lovely european cafe feel. Stopped by for coffee, service was fantastic, coffee was excellent. The pastries on display..."

Anél Fourie

"Viva La France!!! They have come to South Africa. The last time i had a proper french croissant was when i was a kid and went to France for a..."

Patrick

"#KevFabFood finally made it to Paul in Melrose Arch. Came for tea and cake. It is such a fab and stylish café - I was blown away by the impeccable..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"An authentic French experience. I've dined here once and loved the experience. The service was great and the food was fresh and delicious...."

Alastair Waldeck

"Just had a coffee and macaroons here the other evening but it was lovely. So authentic in all aspects. Looking forward to returning soon to try out..."

Kristy Prevette

"Nice place to eat whether it be for breakfast or lunch or just cake. Really organized place with friendly staff. The food was really tasty and..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"First time I went was a farewell dinner and I must say I enjoyed my experience. The staff was friendly, food even though a tad too rich was excellent..."

Zukiswa Lisa Jezile

"The macaroons are to die for and haven't had a better one elsewhere 🎉 I love the decor and the location is great! p.s. the savoury items need some..."

Jeandé Elizabeth Lück

"Having seen Paul in Europe I thought I would give it a try. I had a pink old fashioned lemonade to start off, it was too sweet for me and I didn't..."

Anz

"A true European experience. Excellent food and service. Food was hot and beautifully presented. Ambience European and buzzing. A new favorite..."

Rosey Maritz

"Ideal for brunch on weekends. The food is good but the standard falls a little bit short compared to the international Paul restaurants I’ve been..."

Hlonny

"I have visited Paul’s in Melrose Arch several times. PAUL is a French Family owned Bakery and Patisserie. My favourite tarts are the smooth vanilla..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"A few months ago we were blessed enough to go to Paris where we tasted the best croissants and the best macaroons. We missed Paris a little bit and..."

Jose De Carvalho

"If you’re looking for a place to grab takeout or sit in of a light meal and a huge variety of pastries with a lovely interior and the friendliest..."

Karabo Mokgoko

"Beautiful interiors, delicious food. Paul is my go to for something light and on the go. Definitely more breakfast and lunch time vibe. Best eclairs..."

ZedVee

"Great Sunday lunch place!The pastries look amazing.I had the most amazing dark hot chocolate.The French onion soup served in a large sourdough bread..."

Melishni Achary

"This place was amazing! Very nice place to go out on a date, a family or friends get together, or even just to have a cup of coffee with a sweet..."

Alicia H

"I’ve heard of PAUL quite often but could only go here now. The place was worth every hype. My personal favourite is the hot chocolate and almond..."

Subramanyam Pratapa

"Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I went for breakfast and got the red berry French toast with bacon. Service was very quick and attentive...."

Lauren Crenshaw

"When at Paul's, I recommend baked goods, the cakes were phenomenal 👌 light, fluffy and delicate, just delicious 😋 Disappointed with the..."

Gabriella Bartlet

"We found this place on our last day in Jo’burg and I wish I had found it earlier! EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT! Service, ambience and the FOOOD!! Wow..."

Zahera S.

"Delicious food. I was very disappointed with the dessert that I chose. Party with chocolate 🍫 and custard. It was underwhelming and I'm a dessert..."

Siyanda Ngquba

"This is how food and restaurant should be. Professional service. It's always magnificent to be here and I will always be here. This has become my..."

Choushi choushi

"This place strives to give everyone a 5-star experience. Whether you're grabbing some baked goods at the takeaway counter or sitting down for a..."

Joe D. Ape

"The location is great and safe, it almost feels like Europe. I tried the spinach feta and salmon quiche, it was okay, not fantastic. The salad wasn't..."

Hadiyah Kayoof

"Eggs Benedict was pretty good. The Broich bun was soft and airy (didn’t take a pic) Coffee is excellent. Service was..."

Chantal Naidoo

"Had brunch with my daughter there recently. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Wide selection of pastry and breakfast options, classic..."

Tsholo Ramokoka

"Paul is a very popular spot. So much so that you are likely to wait a few minutes for a table. The wait staff, while very friendly, were very slow..."

Matthew Neilon

"Had breakfast at this place on hubby s birthday. This place is an intersection of affordable, delicious, great ambience. We did not have a booking..."

Gladys Usayi

"Paul in Melrose Arch was a delightful experience. We were on vacation from Atlanta Ga, and our server Brian gave us a five-star service. In fact,..."

Andretta

"The venue is great on a nice warm afternoon. The food is amazing. We had the chicken burger and Salmon sandwich. The baguette is as good as those..."

Adrian Perumal

"All I can say is incredible great service and food out of this world. It feels like I was back in Paris on a lazy summers day. Relaxing eating,..."

Carlos Da Cruz

"Great French coffee shop and bakery. Had a very impressive breakfast as well. The toasted cheese sandwich though is my weakness here. Its toasted and..."

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