3 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Cafe del sol is my go to for genuinely always good fine dining food. The dishes are always fantastic and tasty. The ambience is modern and clean. The..."
Stephen Chapman
"This is one of my all time favorite restaurants hands down.my wife and I had our first date here l.you can’t go wrong with anything you order.the..."
Evesen Jay Moodley
"Amazing food, drinks, and ambiance. Excellent services friendly staff and manager we were greeted with a smile. I will definitely call in again...."
Zamie Rain
"Went there for a romantic evening, and although we booked last minute, they still managed to find a space for us, the atmosphere was lovely, the..."
Loveroffood
"After so long wanting to try Cafe del Sol we finally did and wow, food was amazing, the restaurant is pricey but the food is definitely worth it. I..."
Kamini N
"Recently celebrated a birthday here; lovely & friendly service.Food was fresh, delicious and well prepared with good sized portions.Will..."
Pooja Bagrath
"We had a recent anniversary dinner at Cafe Del Sol, and they did not disappoint.Our waiter had a fantastic sense of humour and was always..."
Oliver Wright
"The best Alfredo I have ever had. 5/4 For that alone I give the 5 star experience. Fresh Tagliatelle beautifully and delicately crafted. Then the..."
Jason Coates
"Once again an outstanding experience. The service is professional and friendly, and the food is amazing. We all shared all the starters on the menu,..."
Jessica Notelo
"How i did not make my way to Cafe del Sol after living literally around the corner for 2 years. So i finally got around to it and my experience was..."
Philip Goosen
"The service was really good, our waiter had a great sense of humour and made our night quite entertaining. The food was nice, especially the pasta,..."
Gergana Young
"We had a lovely time. The oxtail risotto was incredibly delicious and the steak was good as well. The service was great and the ambience was just..."
Tarrin Jacobs
"There is nothing better than a classic old school Italian restaurant. With mama in the kitchen, the attention to detail and quantity of the food is..."
Natalie Lazaris
"Great experience. Sercice was exceptional. Did a 3 course. Starters was good, main was good, but pairing was interesting. Desert was the..."
André Zahnue Smit
"We went here for our first anniversary. In the booking I mentioned it and they went out of their way to make it special. Rose petals on the table and..."
Frans Sauermann
"Amazing food, great service, stunning ambience!!! Somewhere we would love to bring our family back to to impress them too! You can’t go..."
Kegs.farrow
"What a great experience. Service friendly and attentive. As a family we shared our meals which in order of excellence; peppered fillet ordered rare..."
Peter
"I came here for my birthday and it was fantastic. Food was incredible and brilliant wine list. Only problem was the price of wines per a bottle was..."
Jess Cleenverck
"Excellent mains, I had the Bacon and Brie Fillet. It was buttery smooth and cooked to perfection. For desert I ordered the salted caramel creme..."
Nadine Garcia
"Excellent food, excellent service... Thank you.Seems like there is a different menu in summer and winter - which I totally appreciate. The..."
Taz
"As always food was truly excellent and absolutely tasty with generous portions. From the moment we walked in all staff was welcoming and very..."
GTM
"Our first experience dining here was every bit as good if not better than all the reviews we had heard. Fantastic food, fantastic professional staff,..."
Leigh Ann Cox
"Food, service, atmosphere... everything was amazing! No complaints at all, best food i have had so far in Johannesburg. Staff makes you feel so..."
Bianca
"Seafood risotto was the best seafood dish we ever had. Pork belly special was very tasty but a bit too dry and lacked depth of flavour - swallowed it..."
Hanlie Preller
"We visited this establishment as it is the first of the Cafe del Sol series of very successful restaurants. The setting at a very casual shopping..."
Lizelle Bendall
"Very, very good. Celebrated a birthday here recently, the whole experience was memorable. Service was great and the food was exceptional. I enjoyed..."
Craig Amos
"Really great establishment for fine dining. The chorizo pasta was really good with a cooked tomato & onion pasta sauce with just enough sliced spicy..."
Sashin Naidoo
"I absolutely loved this one! Before eating the divine food, we had excellent service from the owner as well as our waiter. I can’t wait to go back..."
Andile
"Unexpected Gem in the middle of an unassuming shopping center. Food was fantastic from the stuffed calamari and light gnocchi. The desserts were a..."
Sonia Pereira
"Still the favourite of the Cafe Del Sols! The original and best. The food is unerringly excellent and the atmosphere is lovely and unpretentious. If..."
Lisa Van Vuuren
"Came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend. The ambience, service and food was sublime. Highly recommend Nonna’s Ragu and the Brie and Bacon..."
Errin Brits
"5 stars because: the food never changes 👌 always exceeds expectations 👌 the variety 👌, friendly chefs 👌location 👌angel prawn starter..."
Sushi-Sue
"This is the original of the Cafe del sol franchise. It is situated in an unpretentious shopping center and unfortunately overlooks a parking lot, but..."
Ria Fraser @CityFlavours
"Food is fantastic 😍😍😍😍Ordered for delivery & honestly, it knocked my socks off. Stuffed Calamari, absolutley amazing!..."
Buff D
"Awesome restaurant with great decor! If you're bored with your date you can read the quotes on the wall. The food is really something special!..."
Jaco De Wet
"Been here at least on 3 different occasions and each time I have never been disappointed. The welcome warm and there is quite a buzz when the..."
Reshma
"Excellent meal out with my wife. We started with the Springbok Carpaccio and crumbed squid heads which were both delicious. Next I had the lamb pasta..."
Johan-vr1
"I think this restaurant might serve the best food in the world. If I could afford it I would eat there once a week. Service and staff also..."
Linda Notelo
"Had an awesome time again. Had the Avo Ritz for starter. Well presented and very tasty. Wife had the chicken liver starter. Best I've tasted. So..."
Braam Grové
"Let me start by saying this is the best god damn restaurant I’ve ever been to in my life. No I’m not exaggerating. Atmosphere was warm and cozy,..."
Andrew Lu
"Located in a small shopping center in Northriding. Great service & great food. Food is not only beautifully plated but delish! Would defs recommend..."
Stacey Norsworthy
"Wonderful restaurant with fantastic service.Bookings were quick and simple. This restaurant gets busy, so bookings are critical.Upon..."
Nicole Kruger
"This is one of my favorite restaurants and Sunday lunch was no exception. The food was absolutely fantastic. The entire experience was wonderful...."
Lili-Ann Papania
"Our favorite restaurant in Johannesburg by far. Consistently great food and service for the past three years we've been regulars there. Try the aglio..."
MelC
"One of my favorite restaurants in Joburg. From the get go you are welcomed into the Cafe Del Sol family. When booking you are introduced to the..."
Dani Gama
"Known for their gnocchi. And it was just what I expected. Their signature gnocchi walnut and Gorgonzola. Their pasta best in town. Homemade to the..."
Candistripe
"Was hesitant to try this as the shopping centre seems a bit deserted. Went for dinner with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. Food was well..."
Ezelda
"We are frequent visitors to your restaurant and would just like to say that not once have we been disappointed. Except that one time where we tried..."
Joshua De Wit
"The lamb and pea risotto is one of the best dishes on the menu. Service is always superior and staff members are quite efficient even when servicing..."
Tilen Chetty
"Lovely restaurant in all respects! Great atmosphere and food. Pastas here are excellent as are the seafood options and fillet steak. Starters are..."
Kirsty Morey
"Amazing. Simply amazing. Deliciousness in every morsel. If you're a meat eater you simply have to try their beef Wellington. De-liciousness...."
Adrian Ziller
"I had the most incredible meal at Cafe the Sol... the Chicken dish was absolutely delish and not too overpriced. The wines are a tad expensive. Tye..."
Rene Van Rensburg
"Had birthday dinner here last night for my wife Carol and family and friends. Great meal as usual. Every one enjoyed it. The service was excellent..."
Brian Coetzee
"The food here is absolutely divine. I had the beef wellington which was part of the specials and the Mammas pavlova for dessert. Amazing. The..."
Nomtha Makhanya
"Never had a bad meal here - ravioli is exceptional and the desserts are worth leaving space for. My only complaint would be that they close a bit..."
Dallace Rickson Jolly
"Haven't been back for a while now, so decided to have dinner there last night. As usual, the service, food and overall charm of the place was..."
Kevin Purves
"Cafe Del Sol Classico is a great restaurant that delivers consistency with their food. I have been there a few times and only had one bad experience..."
Desirée Buchanan
"Being a book worm and self proclaimed chic-nerd, the decor of Cafe Del Sol completely appealed to me. I absolutely enjoyed having something..."
Chinell
"Nice modern decor, windows frosted, plus bamboo screening to block out carpark. Friendly staff and really great food. A surprising discovery in a..."
Joe Gama
"Most certainly one of the best restaurants I have ever visited! I have been here a few times and every aspect of my experience has always been spot..."
Hein Lubbe
"Amazingly fresh, home made pasta! Cooked perfectly! Staff were very friendly and professional. dessert was delicious. Most of the items on the menu..."
Dale
"They say you are only disappointed when your expectations are too high. Sadly, this was the case for me and Cafe del Sol.It had been..."
Bridget Meyer
"Yummy, yummy, yummy. To the beef Wellington to the various pasta dishes, 10/10. I had the Amatriciana with tagliatelle. The sauce was exquisite. The..."
Yolisa PN Malaba
"I was on my medical elective when the surgeon I was working with took me to this absolute gem. It's hidden so well in a little shopping complex...."
Laylah Fay
"Best mushroom risotto in town! A classic place in a dingy supermarket setting. Still popular despite another version opening in Bryanston. Good..."
Leverne Mountany
""Classico" it is! This is undoubtedly my favourite of the trio...mainly due to the "surprise factor" of the most elegant, decadent meal disguised in..."
KarmaZebra
"Called in to make a booking a hour before dinner and got the unfortunate news that they were fully booked. 5 minutes later I get a call back saying..."
Rakhil Sewpersadh
"Cafe Del Sol is located in a dodgy center but the minute you walk in at the Resturant you literally forget where you are as the food is..."
Abs
"Best fine dining restaurant around No place comes close to this, food is a perfect 10 and service is outstanding the owners are always around..."
Gramo
"It's taken me a while to write this review of Café Del Sol (Olivedale) as I have been contemplating the right words to bring the full experience..."
Celeste Naude
"As a serious foodie whose done all the frou frou super-trendy spots there are, as well as everything inbetween - I find myself going back to Cafe del..."
Lara Reeves
"Our supper club has been to the Bryanston Cafe Del Sol and this was chosen as our last restaurant this year. In general, I preferred the food at the..."
Jenni From The Block
"My much anticipated experience at Cafe Del Sol did not dissapoint. While the decor is not that if a typical Italian cafe, it's clean and fresh. The..."
Tanya
"A friend and I drove all the way from Sandton to confirm what everybody 'raved' about. The service was just right and the food...well, we didn't want..."
Khuthala Worx
"One of the best restaurants in jhb by far !!!! The steak with Gorgonzola is out of this world and for starters try the stuffed calamari!!! The..."
Inge Nefdt
"I have heard so many amazing things about this place, i couldnt wait to go for dinner. The restaurant is in a very empty shopping centre. When we got..."
The Curious Introvert
"My husband and I had dinner at Cafe Del Sol Classico last night and wow... this little hidden gem is a must!! The service is absolutely superb and..."
Alice Wagenaar
"Such an AMAZING PLACE! My best friend and I went there for lunch and I would definitely go back in a heartbeat. The food was fantastic and our waiter..."
Kaylen Cowan
"Simply spectacular! The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and thoughtful and the decor is timeless. Now for the food, the pastsa was so..."
Warren Forster
"A Delightful Italian Culinary Journey at Café del Sol Classico
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Café del Sol Classico, nestled in the..."
Adnan Idrees
"Visited Cafe Del Sol In HoneyDew Randburg. My partner and I had a chicken sesame stir-fry and stuffed calamari. The food was exquisite to say the..."
Edwin Mbugua
"Updating my review after visiting for the second time. We received outstanding service from Joubert and Chirac. Joubert had us giggling evertime he..."
Monique Swarts
"My wife and I have been regulars at Classico.As we always celebrate our anniversary here!I sent a mail through to make a booking at the new location..."
Evesen
"Fantastic service and amazing food!! Definitely will be..."
Samone Vorster
"Food is top notch. The Sea Bass cooked to perfection. Service is great and it wasn't too full which was lovely. Definitely a foodie..."
Elpesh Peters
"Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg. The food is fantastic and service is great with an excellent selection of wines. It's..."
Hans Roos
"What a lovely experience! The booking of a table was seamless and the amount of care provided on my booking and table being to my liking was..."
Teacher Gabin
"Love their stuffed calamari and calamari limoncello. Just so tasty..."
David Perrett
"If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. The food is Soo incredible. Service was impeccable. And amazing place for a date. Go here you..."
Krishin Stephen Pillay
"Beautiful meal. Unassuming spot with amazing food. We ate the fresh butternut ravioli special, the pork roll, chocolate tart and pavlova - all 10/10...."
Vanessa Parker
"Absolutely stunning! Perfect anniversary restaurant - also such delicious dishes.. the decor is beautiful. Save for special occasions . Quite pricey..."
Kayleigh Spanidis
"Date night is a great concept. Focaccia starter, ragu with fettuccine and stuffed calamari for mains, a bottle of sauvignon blanc vino and hazelnut..."
Mario Fazekas
"Squisito!
The whole experience was perfect.
From the booking to the last morsel.
Just wow.
The quotes on the walls are very inspiring, and one..."
Rick OConnell
"What a fantastic evening out. The ambience, food and service was exceptional. Thank you for going out of your way to make the evening special for us...."
"I honestly can’t fault the place itself. I just wish I personally had a better experience because there were so many bees which prevented me from..."
Akani
"Great kids entertainment. There are 2 playground with helpers. Breakfast was superb and well priced. The menu has a good variety. Fantastic service!..."
Sarisha Sankar
"Great place for families.Kids love it!Good service, staff attentive and great with dealing with the kids.Food is delicious and..."
G&T Couple
"Best pizza, pasta, salads and desserts in Fourways! Service is always great and the manager Dimetri makes every visit special and memorable! Plus..."
Vicky Van Der Merwe
"Beyond Papachinos being the ultimate place for a kiddies day, the food is actually AWSOME!I had the Benedicts, prepared with a touch of..."
Lui
"Perfect place to go if you have kids. Huge playground with areas suitable for all ages. Child minders do the rounds. The service is good. The pizzas..."
Lizelle Bendall
"My niece loves coming here.The staff are great with the kids and the food is good. Was a little hesitant to try sushi at a place that is not a..."
Kerry Garden
"We went to this branch of Papachinos for breakfast. We went as 3 adults and 4 kids. The adults all ordered The Grande breakfast and the kids opted..."
Thato1982
"Papachinos is a fantastic family place with eye-catching décor and a lovely outdoor area for younger children. My little sister and I ordered..."
Tinéo Galela
"Great child care. Great location to enjoy family fun. Staff members are really attentive to each individual child's needs. Great atmosphere. However..."
Jabu Dlamini
"What great great service received!! Thank you Angelo and the waiting staff for always going the extra mile. We always have such a good experience..."
Clair Rudd-Malan
"Visited this place with a friend the night after heavy drinking. I suggested here because I knew that firstly, their Louisiana wraps were THE BOMB..."
Cailyn Stevens
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, ideal for kids. Had the original nachos - was amazing! Great for a relaxed family outing. Paul was a great host/waiter...."
Sara-Lea Van Eeden
"The food is always of a high standard at papachinos. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and are always guaranteed value for money. The eggs Benedict and..."
Michelle McCarter
"We love this place we love the food. .I love how my baby gets to play with other kids while I'm eating and watching her. She enjoys coming here and..."
Palesa Mogale
"Went to Papchinos in Fourways with friends. Ambience good, management very involved.Had a "dual" pizza. It was delicious!!!Would recommend..."
Lucian
"Even though I don't have kids, I love this place! Service is always really fast, friendly and efficient, even though it's a big restaurant. The menu..."
Andrea L
"The service here is awesome and the atmosphere is fantastic. The pizzas are what you want to order some of the other dishes I have tried have been..."
Lynton Swartz
"I adore this place for the little ones! I drop off my baby in the play area with one of the friendly child minders and can sit and enjoy some coffee...."
Tam Loves Food
"Sunday lunch very nice Focaccia for starters. Lamb Casalinga Mia as one mail and a Fabian no salad. Both meets were Good. Will recommend..."
Pieter De Waal
"My family from Canada had their farewell breakfast this morning. I wanted to take pictures of everyone's dishes but was too eager to jump in on my..."
Thalia Brummer
"Went with my family for Sunday brunch. It is a great family place. They cater for kids very well. They have two huge play areas which allows kids to..."
Neza Bee
"Perfect for a family get together. The service and food is great but best of all the kids can play while parents dine. The baby sitting service..."
NazmiraS
"15 July 2016Sandwiches! Their toasted sandwiches are really yummy! I had the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Gooey cheese and soft-centred..."
Alma Pretorius
"Lovely venue to bring your kids, play area is spectacular and the staff were great with our little.Food was a little disappointing, sauces are..."
Gregory Peter Allan
"Had lunch at Papachnios on Saturday with friends and their small children. Restaurant was quite busy but service was prompt and waiting staff..."
JC
"When Papchinos just opened, everyone went there. It is still a very nice family restaurant with place for children to play and with a classic look..."
Top Foodie
"Since my daughter was born in November last year me and my wife have had precious few opportunities to go out to restaurants. Around came Papachinos...."
Jaco Van Der Walt
"As we get older our parties seem to become more moderate, one of our friends celebrated his birthday at Papachino's, the staff seemed to be OK, we..."
Joelene
"I have heard mixed reviews on a variety of platforms and was interested to try them for myself. As family chains go, Papachino's has always been a..."
Heather Hook
"Always a great placed to visit with the kids, just make sure you get there early as they are always busy but worth the wait.the food never..."
Shakeerah Abrahams
"Took my family there it was packed they made sure we got a table. Service was prompt. ..food as fresh as you can get them great place for kids. ...in..."
Molefi
"Randomly chose Papachinos while staying in Fourways and WOW was it a good spot to choose. Very nice and comfortable feeling restaurant, great decor..."
Raymond
"Went to the Papachinos in Broadacres. Lovely setting with lots of space. The kids are well catered for with a large playground and lots of..."
Luyanda
"First time here! Customer experience from beginning to end was very good. Full house tonight. Had a fillet Picante. ..absolutely devine. Haven't had..."
Warren
"Have been here about 5 times - always happy with the food served and staff are friendly also. Excellent pizzas and pastas. Deserts are yummy also...."
Alan Shearer
"Beautiful spacious restaurant. The food was phenomenal and the service was great. Awesome place for families and big groups.... Drinks are reasonable..."
Chavani Chavi Mhinga
"What a nice experience! The ambience was awesome outside under the trees, and like all the Papachino restaurants the food was amazing. Their portions..."
#rateaplate
"I have been coming here for years! Always eaten Pizza and it has never disappointed me at all! Cold drinks, kids play area, fresh pizza-..."
Amy Lara Baxter
"After finishing off another academic year, we decided we needed to celebrate, so we went to Papachinos. And it didn't disappoint. The restaurant..."
Nikki Alice
"Papachinos. The first restaurant where I looked through the menu probably 15 times and still couldn't decide what I wanted to eat. The variety is..."
Emile Doubell
"I don't even know where to start with this amazing venue. The service to die for, food to die for, atmosphere to die for, the design and lay out is..."
Kyle Shiel
"Went there yesterday for dinner , great service and atmosphere , their seafood pasta was amazing , I'm definitely going to go there again and it's..."
Masindi
"Always a safe option to take the children because of the fabulous family friendly outdoor play area. The waiters are generally attentive the food is..."
Shelley Ann Lloyd
"There's a fair variety of well prepared food and drinks, from sushi to pub-like fare to Italian and American influenced meals. Great dessert options..."
Jai'prakash
"Family friendly Papaccinos caters for all! I had the breakfast pita here - a delicious jumble of eggs, mushrooms, sausage and cheese! They have..."
Likers Of Things
"This is a perfect kid-friendly restaurant. The staff, menus and activities are totally geared towards keeping the kids busy, while the parentals can..."
Jenni From The Block
"Great food and service! Play areas are just perfect for the kids. I do think that they are abit pricey but they get away with it... Def my no. 1..."
Melissa
"Excellent service. Went there to celebrate the old man's birthday and his day was made. Children friendly environment too. A fantastic place to go to..."
Tshegofatso Kopano Matsose
"Perennially great food and fun atmosphere. Prefect for breakfast, lunch or dinner with the kiddies. ..."
Brandon Stafford
"Really great! Child minders are a blessing and the environment is perfect! Will definitely return!Only complaint is that changing area is hard..."
Betina Fleming
"Great breakfasts! Their dinner menu needs a revamp...."
Diana Jacobie
"I have a 8 month old daughter and I am so happy I found papachinos!!! such a wonderful family restaurant. outside kiddies can play and have fun, and..."
Shireen Andrews
"I was part of a large group and we had breakfast at Papachinos. They managed to cater pretty well considering the size of the group, and all the food..."
Tinus
"Best kiddy friendly restaurant in Fourways! Great coffees and food. Service is incredible too! All in all a must for anyone with a child and looking..."
Paula Norton
"Where do I start with this review. Well it’s more like an experience report than a review. Papachino’s. If you’re fortunate enough..."
Faye Emmerson
"This is one of our regular restaurants as we have to small kids. The food is great, the play area with child minors is awesome you can eat a meal..."
Noleen
"Since we had our first child 4 years ago this place has been our "go to" spot in the area.The food is generally good and worth what you pay...."
Richard Best
"I love this place, as it's one of the few places you can go with the kids and know they will totally entertained. So once you sit in relative peace..."
Food Fundi
"As a dedicated aunt, I have become a regular at Papachinos. I like the Roodepoort branch, but the Fourways one takes the cake. The setup is awesome..."
Genevieve Meghan Van Staden
"I love Papachinos and the reason why I love this restaurant so much is that this is a restaurant that serves delicious food to its adult guests while..."
Juliette Sampson
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