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Best Chicken Espetada in Johannesburg

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Muito Bom Portuguese Food
88/100 (328 ratings)
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"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 šŸ‘Œ really cool owner too, on the floor taking orders with a bit of banter which..."
Bryce Watson
"Your service is absolutely fantastic! Itā€™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, canā€™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 weā€™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..."
ElsabƩ
"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 NaudƩ Wolff
"Great authentic Portuguese restaurant with all of the classic options and some! The traditional flambƩ 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 :)Ā 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 ***Ā 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
Nando's
70/100 (2489 ratings)
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"It was my first time going to this particular Nando's and I must say I was pretty impressed. I ordered a hot chicken cheese burger with extra sauce...."
Anisha Lutchman
"On Wednesday evening (28/06/2017), we decided to get Nando's for dinner. We opted to have it delivered as we both weren't feeling great. I placed the..."
Steph Schwartz
"Nice friendly service with good food to follow,the ambient is clean and a pleasure to sit and relax , enjoyed a great meal with generous..."
Eddym
"One of the best Nando's branches.Food is always good and the service is friendly. They offer espetada here which is my favourite. Always..."
Tasmika Amin
"Found the staff here to super friendly and efficient. The food is as expected from a franchise but I find the service here excellent and would..."
Tam Loves Food
"The food is great! The service is great! And the vibe of the restaurant is great! The food has always been really nice. The service has always been..."
Kevin Simon
"Iv eaten at many nandos around Durban and johannesburg. This is by far the best nandos iv eaten at.The chicken is so juicy, and they are generous..."
Suhail Timol
"Nando's is a tried and trust brand by now. Good quality food and the portions are big enough too. This branch made me wait quite a while for a..."
FoodloverJHB
"Very impressed!we happened to pass this Nandos and popped in to get takeaways burger and chips were fresh and delicious I am super impressed by their..."
Natasha Lutz
"1 of they best Nando's I have ever had everything great from the stuff to the food if u like o r thambo Nando's URL love this 1 the food is just as..."
Arshad Ismail
"This is definitely the best Nandos branch I ever have dealt with as well as eaten at.The meals are always extremely consistent and the..."
Alexa Scola
"Super delicious food and amazing service every single time. Staff are friendly and always try their best for the customer. The only issue is that the..."
El Broide
"I don't often review take-out places, but I have to admit this Nandos franchise is impressive.My friend showed me this place as the one in..."
Grace Sing Gen
"Visited Nando's Norwood today with friends.. what an awesome atmosphere. The food was prepared superbly and the service was friendly and warm. ..."
Aldin Govender
"What a pleasure to go to a decent Nandos the service is good the food correctly ordered and the chicken salad is fresh and tasty. I wish bedforview..."
Chantel
"Eaten here several times and have never had a bad experience. Food is always good and served promptly. Manager is helpful, friendly and always..."
Aadilah
"Undoubtedly one of thee better Nandos in Johannesburg. The quality is consistently good, and being a regular, never fails to deliver. Staff..."
Moaazm
"Whether its take away or sit down this Nandos has always provided great service, the staff are attentive and clued up about the menu ( which is..."
Raeesa_e
"The food is always good for take away or sit in. The store is comfortable and relaxing even with 2 young boys. It can get very busy on weeknights..."
Aadil Lakhi
"One of the best nandos in jhb. Very nice new fresh restaurant. Seating extremely comfortable. The food comes out in good time and staff are..."
Neal Feigin
"This is one of the best Nandoā€™s in Joburg! The staff are super friendly, the food always arrives on time and they always listen to my..."
Natalie Katz
"Great store, consistently great food, magic service. Best Nandos for me.Has all the convenience of a comfortable eat in experience, they do..."
George Sequeira
"01/2016: This Nandos hapoesns to be my favourite outlet but my last visit was disappointing. I ordered a take away my regular. No skin well done...."
Sisanda Maqubela
"Newly renovated . Decor is as Devine as the..."
Joburg Muslim
"This branch was recently renovated, and it looks stunning, the food is stunning and the waiters know their..."
Thandolwenkosi Hlongwane
"Delicious food. Best ice teas. Friendly waitresses and surprisingly good coffee ā˜• Only lose a star because the area and parking is not the safest...."
Kevin Grinker
"Good food with excellent service. Hot and fresh. Outside area needs more..."
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"Store is always neat and tidy. Service at counter when ordering is most times friendly and efficient. The grill operators do not always get our..."
Pranisha Govender
"Had a nice meal there. Got our order..."
Vivienne Simpson
"The service was good but compared to previous experiences it seems like the food quality went down. The one quarter chicken looked like it was raised..."
Pieter Bezuidenhout
"Awesome store. Definitely one of the best Nandos Iā€™ve eaten at. Food is always fresh and top quality! The management at this store definitely on..."
Lionel Gafney
"Food was good. Nothing beats Nando's flavour. Service was good. Food came quickly. Amenities we're good. Electricity went out during our meal. I..."
Irshaad Dawood
"Absolutely love this branch. I work in a nig corporate company for the last 2 years we would order large sum of platters for our corporate events..."
Amanda ntombi
"Food and service was..."
Debby Boltman
"Clean and inviting environment. Great specials, as always and the meal was great. Just one thing, I just wish the waiters can take more care in..."
Samukelisiwe Lembede_ZA
"Nice takeaway spot. Usually easy to find parking. The shop is often busy but that does not mean that you have a long wait. Never had a bad meal...."
Bruce Thomson