TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Gino's

89/100 (3668 ratings)

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"Best pizza ever..."

Jurie Fourie

"Both their pasta and pizza were of an excellent standard. Unfortunately I did not get to try their calzones but I look forward to doing so next..."

Anna Banana 🌻

"Lovely authentic Italian restaurant in ormonde.The setting is old but comfortable Food is good. The oven baked pizza and calzones are a..."

Zahraacachalia

"Gino's has been a family favourite of ours for many years. Their oven baked pizza is really delicious, we love the biagio special (calzone) which..."

Stephanie Moodley

"The food was incredibly amazing, service awesome as well. Portions are huge! Very reasonably priced. Ambience wonderful, family orientated. Highly..."

Noelene Subban

"Such a trendy , homely and comforting diner in the south of Johannesburg. Gino’s is everything from authentic to what family dinners are all about...."

Azrah Kadwa

"The most authentic Italian restaurant you could wish to find. The portions will surprise you so don’t order too big. Favourites:..."

Paul Minnaar

"Gnocchi soup, mozzarella and tomato salad are winners for me! Everything looks amazing though, pizzas are huge and tasty as..."

Summer Lee

"The food has stood the test of time, and at prices from yesteryear. The portions are great, making left over pizza for brekky the next day always an..."

Bianca Sue Pohlmann

"Gino has been and currently is one of the greatest Italian restaurants and of course this is the original Ginos which never seems to disappoint...."

Kimson Chan

"This is one if our family favourites, the people are great and the food is fantastic value for money. Gino's has been around for more than 30 years..."

Bryan

"You simply can't go wrong here. Gino's has been around for a very long time and that's simply because of the quality of food they produce, as well as..."

Tristan Du Toit

"Have been visiting Gino's with family and loved ones for many many years👍🏻 they make the best pizzas and the comfy set up makes you feel right..."

201579375

"Love the vibe, the people and definitely the food! It's always packed! They don't do reservations, so it's best to get there early! Their pizzas are..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"Eating here has always been a memorable experience, you can simply never go wrong. I went here for dinner last night. The atmosphere is very warm and..."

Sailesh Naran

"Had lunch for a co workers b-day . The venue is set in a industrial area of ormonde . The service was spot on . The pizza's are huge and full of..."

Chris De Beer

"Gino's has been around longer than I have been alive. Went there recently for lunch and loved it. Sangria was delicious and the pasta was..."

Meagan Hutchons

"Always a pleasure to eat a Gino's. Definitely one of the best pizza places around. Portion sizes are great and it's definitely a value for money..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Best restaurant in the south!!! Great service, great food and reasonably priced, will never get tired of this place, a must have is the spinach and..."

Anant Makan

"Excellent simple Italian New "discovery" for me, I knew since then this place is legendary indeed for life span and quality .Bit far from..."

Stephane

"Best food place in the South other than Parinha.👌❤ Grown up with Ginos and will continue to do so.Bolognese Pizza is the one to go with.Cant go..."

Brent Stephen Rossouw

"Still one of my favorite restaurants for a affordable night out where you are guaranteed to enjoy every bite. I've grown up with Gino's being one of..."

Tamsin Craddock

"For a real traditional family owned and run Italian restaurant you need go no further than Gino's. With decor real last century (which is a good..."

Rob Whitlock

"Gino's is a staple of the south for good reason. The restaurant brings about a strong sense of nostalgia even for people like me who haven't grown up..."

Akira Wing

"Great tasting Italian food with a home cooked vibe. The owner meets, greets and serves customers in a way that makes you feel very at home. Prices..."

Neil Smith

"THE BEST PIZZA ON THE PLANET THE BEST SERVICE ON THE PLANET THE BEST PRICES ON THE PLANET ginos will make you feel like family ....."

Nuno Fonseca

"Gino's is a Legen(wait for it)dary restaurant.And in the south its kinda like the loch ness monster, many might not believe us but we've..."

NicBLAZE

"The best Pizza restaurants I know. Generous portions and excellent prices makes for one very popular place to be. Get their early with your entire..."

Tyrell Haag

"Always great - great fun, great food. Simple, hearty, and massive servings. Seriously massive servings. Go hungry. Like a hippo. It is what..."

Zak Wood

"This Pizza joint is very well priced and delicious as usual... one of jhb's very best PIZZA point. No reservations. So my suggestion if you want to..."

Theo Cheung

"I've lived in the South for more than a decade now but only recently discovered this gem. Best pizza we've ever had & very affordable. Will..."

Abiseshen Pillay

"Ginos has always been a place that invites you in with a warm smile and comforting atmosphere and this time was no different...though the host should..."

Courtney

"Went with the family & friends to Gino's for an early evening bite - a blast from the past! Got there before the dinner rush, luckily as the queue..."

Roland Schwartz

"My first dining experience in The South, Gino's clearly hasn't changed since they opened a good twenty years ago. The decor proved this but it did..."

Sarah Krawitz

"After a long day, a friend's mum took us out for dinner (becuase no one was in the mood to cook). And Gino's is a family favourite, (well, it's a..."

Nikki Alice

"Ginos was 1st established in 1983 in the South of Johannesburg (Everyone in the South knows Ginos) and after being a major success as a family run..."

Travis Kruger

"We arrived during peak time on a Sunday while lunch was served. Even though the restaurant was packed, the owner made us feel welcome. We ended up..."

Jay J Botes

"Haven't been for a while but it as excellent as ever. One of the few places where you can get meat cannelloni. The Biaggio special is outstanding ......"

Hans Donnan

"Gino's is a place you must visit if you live in the south, although personally i wouldn't go there in the evening because it does get quite busy. But..."

Meagan

"Family bought takeaways last week Friday. They are known for being extremely busy for their pizzas and no reservations first come first serve for sit..."

The Food Musketeer

"Long trip down memory lane - haven't been here since 198? .....Service 15/10 Prices still from 198?Wine at R85 a bottle - yikes and..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"A great place to go in the South. Who knew this place existed. Looks like nothing from the outside but when you enter and go upstairs it's a whole..."

Michelle Levy

"Gino's is the Italian restaurant to go to in the south of Johannesburg! This is a family run business that has stuck with old tried and tested..."

Michele Tagliatti

"Old favorite of mine! Excellent value for money, excellent pizza, great pasta too! The only reason I score Gino's a 4 and not a 5 is..."

Stoil Michaylov

"At Gino's the food never fails to impress. I love the calzone and the pasta dishes. Service is ok. The food does take its time but anything that is..."

David Adao

"Definitely go here for the food quality and not the service, the wait is usually very long on weekends as the restuarant and bar area get really..."

Vanessa Patricia Shelver

"Great family Italian restaurant serving authentic and delicious food every time. The family atmosphere and relaxed vibe make for an enjoyable..."

Genna Hansen

"Home from home. Live this place. Good food, good atmosphere. Great prices. Family fun, sport watching, we've been coming home here for thirty..."

Beryl Shuttleworth

"It causes me actual physical pain to give Gino's a 3.5/5 rating, especially because their food is at least a 4.5/5 but there are a few disappointing..."

Courtney StarBerry

"Last week Tuesday we visited Gino's in Robertsham. We went with friends who had been to Gino's 'back in the day' and went back again. They said..."

Mary Borland

"Haven't been to Gino's in AGES... What a blast from the past. Pizza's were delicious, service, great... Only downfall would be the fact that they..."

Carla Nel

"I absolutely love this restaurant. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly and very welcoming, the food is great. I can't fault anything. The..."

Tebogo Mahasha

"Gino's is still one of my favourite italian cuisine spots to go to with friends or to have a nice family meal. All rounder in terms of food quality..."

Sudhir Maharaj

"Really enjoy going to Gino's , tasty , unpretentious good old Italian cooking ... The tomato soup is delicious and so warming on a cold winters..."

Isabella Tosh

"I've been going to Gino's for the past 9 years, have celebrated birthdays, baby showers and Christmas parties there. Awesome vibe and amazing food...."

Samantha Govender

"Gino's is one of the BEST restaurants around in The South of Johannesburg. Good quality food, good prices, great reception people who greet you with..."

Rowland Rudman

"Just want to say this place is amazing! So many memories. I love the vibe and the people. I would recommend this restaurant for a good time out..."

Jacqueline Visser

"Been coming here for over 30 years - excellent value for money - yummy food! As a family we all have our favorite dishes which we order over and over..."

Mike Pienaar

"Gino's is always busy. They make good Italian food. The tartufa's are amazing and you will go back wanting more. The atmosphere is vibey but it seems..."

Priya

"A popular restaurant in my area this restaurant has a great and vibrant family environment. Staff are friendly and food is delicious. I definitely..."

Sherilyn Onslow

"I was invited by friends to come to this restaurant. I though hmm I'm looking forward to this, I kept hearing about the pizza from this place and how..."

Jose De Carvalho

"Go for the best food, best prices, best people, best sangria. Worth the drive for the pizzas. Everyone from the south of JHB grew up knowing and..."

Bernice Smith

"Food great, atmosphere awesome, met two complete strangers & chattered for an hour... Food & drink was affordable & reasonable too, on the..."

Wayne Henry

"Italian food made real good! Pizzas are a must, come early to avoid disappointment on weekends :) ..."

G Makan

"If you're looking for a real Italian experience then this is the restaurant to visit. You can always expect a good vibe and amazing food. Ginos is a..."

Ivone Da Silva

"We've been going to Ginos for ages... for dinner or to watch some sport.The food is always good... and very consistent. They having the most..."

Michaela Bridges

"Delicous pizza made by Gino himself. Beautiful old setttings - awesome vibe.Ill be back in a flash. Try the sangria!! Definately a little hidden..."

Tristan Kay

"Great family place with good food...."

Chad Ashton

"Power Pizza. Definitely worth a..."

Kevin Van Staden

"I've heard rave reviews about Gino's , and I finally got round to getting a first hand experience last night. On arrival outside, the mass of cars..."

Blue-genie

"Great food, great drinks ... GREAT PRICES !! what an amazing place to sit back relax and have some fun with family and friends..."

Kallen Williams

"Gino's should become a Heritage Site. I've always known it to be there and my family talk about going before my existence was even considered. Gino's..."

Ricky Ferreira

"Still one of the best hangouts in the South. I've been going there for 20 years and the food is outstanding and prices are old South. You won't be..."

Sonja Froneman

"Who doesn't love Ginos people have been going there for years and Gino takes special notice to all his guests...its kso casual, warm and..."

Kelsey Spykerman

"A warm-hearted place, Gino's is a hub of food and family. Delicious Italian dishes - in huge portions relative to the prices charged - are what..."

Kevanya Coopoo

"Unpretentious, comfortable, tasty food with good service. One of the few Italian restaurants to use Robiola cheese in their paesa salad. Minestrone..."

Kanthan Pillay

"Gino' is not in Ruimsig, do not be misled by the description. However, it is fantastic. Another family welcoming Italian restaurant. The pizza here..."

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