TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

The Ant Cafe

87/100 (742 ratings)

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"Best pizza with the best service! Great value for a chill weekday meal with no hassle and service with a..."

EdJ

"Great atmosphere, great service, best pizza in..."

Riaan De Jager

"Lovely romantic pizza spot. The decor is eclectic and the lowlit atmosphere is cosy. Pizza is definitely your best option on the menu, the gnocchi is..."

Rashalia Pather

"The service is a little slow and could use some work but the staff is very friendly.The atmosphere is great and the pizza is good as well as..."

Omphile Mphahlele

"There is a reason the ant has been around for so many years. The thin crust pizza is amazing. It’s the place you always promise you will have the..."

Abi Clark

"Ok, WOW! Firstly the decor is...interesting. Very old school feel to it. If it's your first time here like it was for me, you might miss the place...."

Aj Tai

"This is a cool spot to grab a slice with your mates after Hell’s Kitchen!I love their quirky decor and the dimly lit atmosphere. It’s..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Great for romantic dates, or dinner with friends. Fantastic food, I really enjoyed the vibes and the music wasn't played too loud. Really friendly..."

Stelio

"Probably my favourite in Melville. Great staff, great food. The menu might not be too large, but what they serve they do properly. Impressed every..."

Mr_Hat_Thing

"Good and friendly service. Great place to chill out and relax especially in the courtyard. The wine list is a bit depleted but barman was very..."

Bianca

"I had an all around good experience at Ant Café. I'm quite pedantic when it comes to Pasta as I've found that something so simple can be done wrong..."

Olivia Clunie

"A great place to relax and enjoy a great tasting pizza! Their staff are friendly, always coming to check on us and making sure we are alright. Our..."

Chris Worthington

"Great restaurant. The pizzas were amazing - we had the Pollo and the Bacon, avo and feta. The staff were really friendly and accommodating - we..."

Leandi Kolver

"Any Cafe is such a cosy restaurant, I love it. Normally have pizza and a glass of wine when I'm there. The service is proper and the pizza is always..."

Mona Makwakwa

"Amazing pasta - exactly what I've been craving. Competent, helpful and friendly staff. I just hope the owner's obnoxious ex girlfriend isn't there..."

Jonelle

"Really good place to go for pizza. Very homey vibe and unique decor from across the ages. Feels like the Ant has been there for 60 years...."

Jacques Wentzel

"Really lovely food, staff are a bit full of themselves and made me feel a little bit uncomfortable because of their rudeness but great interior and..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"Quirky interior and delicious pizza! Crusts are paper thin, with various toppings available to meet all tastes. The focaccia salads are really good,..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"Ant Cafe is my favorite 'Hidden Gem' in JHB. It's packed with interesting and quirky little objects and becomes so enchanting at night...dark,..."

Bridget Meyer

"Good thin base pizza that will leave you wanting more. It is however, hard to sit down at Ant Cafe over a weekend because of how busy it gets. It..."

Vincent Teixeira

"The best pizza in SA 🙏😍The idea of a pizza with such a flat base is like a dream 😍Ant Cafe makes it possible and you'll definitely..."

Banele Manana

"Wonderfully rustic and cozy. This is the kind of restaurant where you put away your phones and spend time with the people you're with. Gourmet food,..."

Sidharth Rao

"I love Ant in Melville. The decor is amazing, and I always spot something new in some corner. Their pizzas are super tasty and service is quick...."

Carolyn Watt-Pringle

"What a nice little spot. The atmosphere is great with a "get away from the city" feeling. With very little waiters (we only saw two) the service..."

Soné Briel

"Ant Cafe wins the award for Most Eclectic Restaurant in Melville. Great music is always playing, strange things on the walls, and a great outdoor..."

Tasty Traveller

"This is the cutest little gem in Melville - hands down. Completely arb decor and strange little rooms to sit in (indoor and outdoor) with such a..."

Laura Brewer

"Ant Cafe is a stunning little spot with a great vibe and delicious food. I can only speak for their pasta, but it is some of the best pasta in JHB,..."

Dolls & Dan

"After having to wait a while for a table to free up (our fault as we hadn't booked), the wait was well worth it! The ambiance was so delightful,..."

Simonegeyer22

"This place is vintage...the decor, the bar...you actually want to take a few hours and check out every piece of art on the wall...Although..."

Hettie Potgieter

"Ant cafe represents a white horse in the desert. This absolute hidden gem of a pizzeria has been able to survive the large (and consistent)..."

Deon Louw

"I absolutely love the pizza at Ant. It is so incredibly thin and crispy, you can't go wrong. You're greeted by warm and tantalizing aroma's when you..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Love the super-chilled, down to earth, rustic vibe of this cosy little pub. A little something for everyone on the menu and all yummy, great music..."

KarmaZebra

"The pizzas are amazing. The seating is a bit crappy because it fills up really early. But the food was great considering I am not a big lover of..."

Chante Daries

"Ant cafe is a rustic restaurant with good Italian food. The design and atmosphere of the place is great and it's one of my favourite places to..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"Such an interesting cafe, I just loved it! I would describe the decor as cluttered randomness but it completely works at Ant Cafe giving a quirky..."

Leona Fourie

"The Ant Cafe is a little gem hidden in old Melville. The restaurant itself is homey and the staff make you feel welcome. You can be in and out in an..."

Mikael

"By far one of our favorite joints to visit . Highly recommend the avo and chourico pasta 😍. It's always packed so make sure you make a reservation..."

Anisha H Correia

"A very nice and cozy restaurant in Melville. Great vibe and most importantly great pizzas. It's a must try. I often go there with friends for beer..."

Dipäyän

"Interesting place. Been here at least 5 times and I can't get used to the interior decor. Dark. Bit dingy. Some call it quirky, but I guess it's not..."

Palesa Ngoma

"One of my favourite cafes in Melville. I think theirs is the Best Pizza in Jozi. Really, really cool decor and art. Staff could be friendlier to..."

Simiso Zwane

"Gorgeous rustic and retro, supper trendy vibe Food amazing service excellent. Well worth the drive. Price fantastic! Will definitely be back. -Greek..."

Christine Panas

"Very chilled vibe and extremely attentive service without being over the top in your face. One of my new favourite hangout spots. Their chorizo pasta..."

Maruchelle Niemand

"Perfect for winter. Small resturant with wood burning fire placese all over. It just got something. Menu is intreasting and the pizza is a must. Go..."

Mario Vermeulen

"So I went to this place yesterday and I must say. The vibe is so cool. Reminds me of some kind of American pub. The artwork on the walls, the secret..."

Mawatle Mpuru

"What a cool place! I loved the outdoor seating. Very bohemian and relaxing. The food was nothing special. Not very tasty really, but I'll definitely..."

Izelle De Jager

"Great place to go! Went there with big expectations and they were met! Pizzas were out of this world. Shared a four seasons and a republiek. Divine...."

Jacquelise

"Definately one of my favourite restuarants in Jozi. I really love to hate this place and I keep going back because the pizza is perfect everytime...."

Nhlanhla Khumalo

"This is a gem, the pizzas are fantastic and the service is excellent. And playing the coolest music. Come chill and enjoy this unique experience. ..."

Fortheloveoffood

"Foodie stop #6 Melville seems to be the place to go when you want to try something new. In here you are surrounded by the glow of flickering candles..."

Cambré Acker

"Bad service, cheap wine and decor that relies entirely on prestick. This is all totally redeemed by great coffee, good music, fantastic pizzas and..."

Deborah Kirkman

"What a great place to go! Very nice pizzas! Very nice food. The staff are friendly and efficient and can cater for bigger groups (as they did last..."

Jonathan George Georgiades

"The Ant has been one of my favourite places to go, from a romantic evening to a quick catch up - that ends hours later. Their meat platter is..."

Mara-

"There is an outside garden. Go check it out. It feels like a little bit Sicily, but without the Sicilians. Pizza is amongst the best in jhb (there is..."

Lee Madeley

"IF YOU haven’t been down to Melville for a while, this is a good time to go. The Ant Cafe is a charming, unpretentious cafe and pizzeria..."

Pratik Gami

"I have always heard about Ant Cafe in Melville, but it wasn't till one of my friends decided to have a catch up and meeting there, that I actually..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Definitely the first place I think of to cure my pizza craving (which usually happens on a Monday evening when I'm deciding between going for my Yoga..."

Tshego Makoe

"Ant is my go to place in melville if I am in doubt of any other options. My boyfriend and I often pop in for a pizza and couple of beers on a..."

Andz Venter

"Good everyday place for a vi-by meal served by willing staff. I had the lovely thin based Italian Pizza. Others had pasta (tending to be overcooked)..."

Greg Marcia

"I absolutely love this quaint little café. I've been there quite a few times with my boyfriend as it really makes from a romantic setting. The decor..."

Laura

"I've been twice, and really enjoyed my meal! First time I had a pizza, and it was good. Not too greasy, not too cheesy. Just the right amount of..."

Kitsi Sebati

"A friend of mine and myself popped in to Ant Cafe last night for a quick bite after a long day.. I had the chorizo and avo pasta, and my friend had..."

Lise Snyman

"Great off the beaten track kinda place. With its own character. Friendly service. With a simple no nonsense menu. The simplicity of the experience is..."

Leeneshen Govender

"Made my first trip to Ant Cafe tonight. Absolutely brilliant. Was quite busy but the staff had no qualms about organising us a table. Had the lamb,..."

Jarryd

"I was introduced to this place by a close friend, she told me I'll never have an experience like it before. The decor is unique and the story behind..."

Kyle Julius

"Been here many times and they still surprise me with the weird and wonderful flavours they offer. The menu is small but packed full of flavour and..."

Shawn-Ashley Mac Donald

"What a vibe! Lovely space and wonderful food. Limited drinks selection and did have a waiter forget my order and then bring mains before starters...."

Ivonne Marais

"Ant Cafe, with its quirky interiors is one of those places that has fascinated me every time I have visited; I have actually sat there for hours on..."

Lauras World

"About as comfortable and unpretentious as it gets. A real hidden gem.I've been here a few times, and sampled a variety of dishes. What..."

Brendan M

"I was very pleasantly surprised by Ant. Yes, it's rustic. No, I wouldn't call it grungy. The service was great, the staff actually interacted with us..."

Mabelami

"Nothing beats Ant cafe in the Melville area. The vibe is awesome! You walk in the there isn't an inch of wall that has not been covered by some type..."

Em Hassall

"The Ant has been around for so long, it's practically an institution. It's always busy, the service is always terrible, and the decor never changes...."

Jian Reis

"Great weather. Fantastic decor. Staff a bit overwhelmed when it gets busy once it calms down Ant cafe is a really awesome venue. Pizzas go down well..."

Chris Debraine

"Awesome little gem in Melville. The vibe is great with all it's bohemian flair. The pizza was delicious! I couldn't get enough! The hostess could..."

Charmain

"Esoteric and special. This is just one of those hidden gems that make you feel you are in another city on another continent! The food is good. Book..."

Mark Strathmore

"Eclectic spot in Mellville with the odd chance of running into some Isidingo actors:) Love the vibe and peppermint crisp tart with macchiato. I'll be..."

Chris Badenhorst

"Yum yum yum!!! Tried this place out after finding it under the 'hidden gems' category and it didn't disappoint! We started off with a veggie tappas..."

Sinead Ellen Rebecca Holmes

"Such a great vibe and amazing..."

Sarah

"The Ant is one of my favourite places, and so I write this reluctantly as I don't want to be giving up Jo'burg's best-kept secret. The pizza, though,..."

Lisa Otto

"I must admit that I am very biased when it comes to any place situated in Melville. The neighbourhood takes me back to the days when I lived without..."

Ryno

"What a treat to have a pizza that is wafer thin and lightly coated with delicious toppings. The unpretentious ambitious is a breath of fresh..."

Graeme Blake

"Ant Cafe is a vibey bohemian cafe that really is a 'must do'. Their food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. Be sure to take cash as they do..."

Kirsten

"Theres no place like the ant cafe. Its really chilled and laid back. One of the better pizzas in joburg...just wish the portions were a bit larger..."

Robin Gengan

"Ant Cafe is great! Be sure to book ahead, as the place gets extremely busy. The decor is very cool and interesting, and in the evenings the..."

Aliaksandra

"Great food ! Great staff ! Great ambiance ! Loved it every time we've been. Never disappoints . I definitely recommend the chicken liver pasta as a..."

Brian C Tapson

"Probably my favorite place to have a solid pizza in jhb. The ambience, the vibe, the laid back and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the big city is..."

Nivek Ally

"Awesome atmosphere. Great food. - really a good place to try out if you've never been. Especially love the thin base pizzas. And the outdoor..."

Steven Hook

"It's great to meet friends in a street side restaurant rather than a shopping mall. Ant Cafe has the attitude and decor to match a non-compliance to..."

Carel Böhmer

"The Ant is a little Bohemian cafe in the heart of Melville. The interesting (and delicious) menu is complimented by the rustic, authentic decor. The..."

Maryké Engelbrecht

"No matter when you decide to go to this charming restaurant in Melville, you need to have a reservation. We went very early on Wednesday night and it..."

Jimena

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say best pizza in town. If you like crispy, super thin crust pizza with generous toppings, look no more. Ant..."

Justin Doshi

"What an amazing place- from young hipsters to the older generation enjoying life together. Love all the memorabilia all over the walls. Like a..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Delicious super thin based pizza's loaded with tasty toppings. A must try for pizza lovers. Service so so.... and area a bit dodge, but a gem in..."

Heide Pautsch

"Best pizza !! Best prices !! My favourite restaurant in Johannesburg. The pizza bases are thin and crispy. Try a salad pizza. You cant go..."

Byron Greyling

"Great setting and awesome vibe. Just the right place for a relaxing evening! Best pizza's and pastas in town. Service is..."

Willem

"Ant is another Melville institution and gem. I love that it has a very mellow and chill vibe about it, if feels very Cape Town. The inside section..."

Blue-genie

"A good friend of mine raved about your pasta for over a year! The one with basil and tomatoes. Said he's had it over 500 times and can't get enough..."

Elaine Weale Hepplethwaite

"Ant makes a great date restaurant. It's dark, with candles, but it's not fancy or pretentious. It's quiet enough to have a good conversation, but..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"Great bohemian vibe. Most amazing thin base..."

Roland

"Whenever I visit Ant, I always have the thought of "Bohemian" in my mind. Ant is an institution in Melville and has outlived many, many restaurants...."

Shahil Juggernath

"Awesome service, awesome food, awesome music. Very nice vibe inside, great decor. Good for large groups. We booked a table for 12 and got the whole..."

Riekert Strydom

"Quaint restaurant with a fireplace in the front room for the cold nights. There is another back room and an outside courtyard for the smokers. I..."

fred fred

"Cosy restaurant with great pizza! Nice fireplace and interesting decor. Gem in..."

Kerisa Soobramoney

"For pizza I give it a 10/10. It's got good fresh toppings, it's got a lovely thin and crispy (but not too crispy) base. For staff I would say they..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Loved the spring bok. Cool atmosphere however service was very slow and they were not that..."

Brittany Williams

"The food here is always fantastic, the menu is diverse and they have several vegetarian options. The pizzas are special, and considered by many as..."

Alexander D

"Love this place! Great wood fired pizza! My favourite is their biltong..."

Andreas Gerdes

"Service was excellent and the food is sublime. I love their pizzas especially (they have very thin bases and delicious toppings). The space is very..."

Rebecca Conradie

"The pizza is 100% best I have had in..."

Tristan Maske

"Personally.. the BEST pizza in Gauteng. Thin crust with interesting toppings that goes perfectly with a glass of their house wine or a black label..."

Lindie Theron

"The decoration is very diffetent but interesting none the less. The pizza's are pretty good. Thin crispy bases with decent portion of toppings. The..."

Virek Maharaj

"I adore the Ant cafe and have for years. The food ( pizza, platters and Gorgonzola gnocchi in particular, ) is always great but sometimes they dont..."

Franco Ferrarese

"Still the best Italian spot on 7th Street Melville. Very romantic and rustic. But the food is what I love the most. Try the Italian pizza and you..."

Rea Tlhoaele

"A real Melville institution, with outstanding thin base pizza. Service is friendly and usually pretty efficient, but the menus seriously be to be..."

Catherine Kennedy

"One night my Mum, my sister and myself were strolling down the streets of Mellville discussing on which restaurant we should go to. Soon we spotted..."

Rita Du Plessis

"Ant Cafe was quirky and fun with absolutely delicious food. The chicken livers were perfect and the pizza showed me why they have such a great..."

Arit Okpo

"An amazing expience! Awesome place, food was tasty and well prepared. Great service and friendly too. A great central point in Melville to truly..."

Emmerentia Geldenhuys

"They simply make the best pizza and pasta in the whole Melville, every time we go there i struggle to make up my mind in between choosing a pizza or..."

Jean-Claude “TheBoss” van der Linde

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"Loved loved loved this place! We went with my 2 year old nephew and he wasn't in the greatest of moods so it didn't start off too great when we..."

Frieda Maria Gonzalez-Fernandez

"The concept, the choice of color, the food. Everything was impeccable. Really enjoyed having a real alternative where kids can play freely and..."

Stephanie Polly Simbo

"Love this place. Great for the whole family. Great food ( even for me as a vegan). Excellent service and very secure and safe play areas for the..."

Marian Kerkhof

"Went there yesterday for the first time for breakfast, food is amazing and the staff and facilities are fantastic for your little ones..."

Kira-Ciel Zack

"We had our first Bambanani experience today, traveled all the way from Heidelberg for it. I was very impressed with the way they put safety of the..."

Elize du Toit

"Visited bambanani on Saturday 2 September 2017; the food is great, the service was excellent and most importantly, my son was kept entertained..."

Bronwyn Pillay

"We had a stunning afternoon here. The lovely childminder kept our grumpy teething toddler entertained complete with dress up and sand art while my..."

Lisa Matteucci Nurse

"Awesome experience. Kids loved it and wants to go back again. Waiters were on point and more importantly the security is excellent! Food is good and..."

Prudence Basson

"Awesome place for kiddies. Great food and nannies is so amazing with the kids. Super IMPRESSED..."

Samantha Okell

"Great place to go if you’re a large family with with kids. The food does take a while to prepare but it’s all worth the..."

Zee Mgazi

"Bamabani has truly improved in the last year. The food now matches their fantastic childcare staff. This is the go to spot if you and your..."

Zani Bormann

"Lovely place to take baby and the little ones. The food is great and they have excellent child minders. If you sit outside you have an excellent view..."

Tegan Turner

"Awesome kid friendly restaurant, good service and good food! Desserts were delicious. We spent 2,5 hours there for dinner, the kids were fully..."

Charlene Govender

"Great venue for kids, child minders are superb. Could enjoy our breakfast while the little ones were being entertained. Food not brilliant but above..."

Jay

"So happy to have found this place. Kid friendly restaurants are few and far between in Jozi. They have a great play area and a lovely menu, such..."

Kristy Prevette

"Great atmosphere, the most amazing place to take tour children as they have child minders that watch them constantly. They not only have an amazing..."

Samantha-Jane McClure

"This place is awesome for breakfast. There is a large playground with child minders and it has good food. My meal was spicy mince on toast and it was..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Have been coming here for years - bit they seem to be under new management as a few things have changed.All definitely for the better.It..."

Aimee Lloyd Fowler

"There aren't meant kid friendly restaurants in Johannesburg. This one is also baby friendly. What a nice surprise. Such a fun play area for the Kids..."

Jozi Poppy

"I would suggest this place to any family with kids who want to enjoy a good meal while kids are busy playing. Fireplaces created perfect ambiance on..."

Hot Or Not

"Myself and wife with our "co-parent" friends were blown away today. Food was amazing at affordable prices and our waiter Singbongile was just so..."

Carel Frederik Kallie

"Amazing place to take your child. Child minders are fabulous and the ratio of child minders to children is perfect. The waiters took a bit of strain..."

Debbie McMillan

"This is our regular spot for obvious reason....play areas!!!! The outside area has been upgraded which is great. The inside area works for rainy days..."

Charmel Flemming

"I was at Bambanani to celebrate my mums 72nd birthday. All I can say is that the food was amazing and the service truly impeccable. I had the lamb..."

Rsubroyal

"With two young daughters it was the ideal dinner with great service and delicious food. Definitely to be recommended for an evening out with..."

Corné Van Der Nest

"Great lunch, menu has expanded since my last visit. If you have kids and want to have good adult food, try Bambanani.We will definitely be..."

Steven

"Please can i be a kid and go to Bambanani?! I have no kids, however got invited by friends, with kids. The play areas for the kids is very..."

Lisa Pi

"What a great concept for families with young kids. You get to have a great meal while the kids have a blast in their extensive 'play area'. The child..."

Kevin Purves

"It is hard to come by child friendly restaurants that aren't absolutely manic. Bambanani offers tables right near the play area as well as inside if..."

Sydney King

"Loads of fun for children with dedicated child minders and interesting areas for them to play. Wide variety of options on the breakfast menu and well..."

Claudia McGregor

"What a gem! I popped in on a Sunday with my two toddler nieces in tow. The restaurant is geared towards the little people and their attention to..."

My TwoCents

"Excellent place for mothers to bring their little ones for some play time and a scrumptious meal . The service is excellent and the caretakers..."

Khelan Dahya

"I must say that we have found the best place to eat out with the kids!!! They have so many axtivities that the kids won't be bored at all...which..."

Hettie Potgieter

"You must have the lamb cutlets. It's by far the best I have ever had. Come prove me wrong!! It's a really great place to take the family and perfect..."

Paul Von Zeuner

"What a lovely place for kids to play while the adults eat. The play area were wonderful for my 18 month old and the child minders full of energy and..."

Tam Loves Food

"Very nice place to go to with kids. Better quality food than the regular kiddie restaurants. Nice to sit outside by play area. Very cute little shop..."

Noni Demetriou

"Sunday afternoon was busy so we waited a bit for the food, maybe because we were so hungry, my son ran to the play area as we walked in, which was..."

Hloniphile Ratale

"Bambanani is a charm I hadn't prepared myself to when I drove to Melville on a Wednesday night. I needed a quiet area to read my book whilst having a..."

Vee Mabuto

"This is a restaurant that really caters for parents. It's beautifully designed with lovely kiddy play zones. The food is good and the service is..."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"Amazing FRESH food! Really great place with tasty food! Had the avo wrap which was full of fresh veggies and avo! came with a garden salad that..."

Bienie

"A lovely little spot perfect for couples our families with young kids! I love the setting. Great service and food. Lots of activities for the little..."

Marika_Mav

"A lovely restaurant for the entire family. Was here after the Avon walkathon. Although it was full, it was well managed. My second time here and..."

Connie Boshielo

"Bambanani is strictly a family and kids affair. We have visited this place before and on this occasion we were with family friends and their kids...."

Maxwell Gauld

"Visited Bambanani for my niece's 3rd birthday yesterday and this restaurant has to be the creme de la creme of kiddies entertainment. I was really..."

Nhlanhla Khumalo

"Spent the morning at Bambanani, at what a lovely spot hidden in Melville! The atmosphere and food were great, the play area is incredible and the..."

Genna Hansen

"Such a stunning concept ... Excellent play area & activities for kids of all ages plus lots of care staff to help/watch over the kiddies And the..."

Janey

"Just have to praise Bambanani - the acceptance and care of children with special needs is amazing. Came today with our friends little girl with..."

Caryn Juanita Walker

"Always an absolute pleasure going to Bambanani's. One of the few restaurants that has managed to maintain an excellent food quality whilst also..."

Jonathan Starmer

"We were looking specifically for a toddler friendly restaurant so that our little one could have some fun. We found this restaurant on Zomato & it..."

Marc Schmidt

"Bambanani is one of my favourite family friendly restaurants. It's also perfect for hosting a babyshower or kids party. I love that my kids can play,..."

BonVivantMary

"We were meeting up with friends who all had children. This is how we landed up going to this baby friendly restaurant. It has a noisy buzz filled..."

Nicola Slyper

"I don't usually have to go to children friendly restaurants so this was a rare occasion for me. A wise man once told me that you're only..."

Stuart

"Nice venue for kids, not overcrowded which gives u peace of mind - assistants are great with the kids. Found the waitrons a bit slow - food was..."

Juanita Van As

"Dessert saves the day! Bambanani is usually a good spot when you need somewhere to entertain the kids and have a decent bite to eat. I like my aloo..."

Jacqui Reynolds

"School holidays can bring panic to any working parent, but not with Bambanani around. The decor is elegant and warm in winter with fireplaces adding..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Love this little gem. Breakfast was amazing and the service was great! Will definitely be recommending it to all my friends. Will be coming..."

Nomty

"Found this little gem by accident as we were looking for a place close by in Melville for a quick breakfast. Had no idea of the wonderful play area..."

Carla Nel

"The chicken quesadilla heavenly!!! Pity about not having hot chocolate & chicken livers. Come on guys! A lovely place being spoilt by silly things!..."

Nosipho Simelane

"Very nice vibe with good food. The service with the kids and the play area is great. A worthwhile visit for parents seeking a lunch or dinner in..."

Manus

"Such an awesome vibe here. Their chicken curry is to die for, I order it every time I go without fail. The kids area is among the best in Joburg with..."

Santana De Melo

"I don't have any kids but this is a great place if you do. I have been here a number of times for breakfast with a friend of mine and her child. The..."

Santhuri

"The service and quality of food on a busy day can be questionable, but this morning it was great. Attentive waitress, perfect eggs and crispy bacon!..."

Nicki Dadic

"If you have kids this is possible the best place in the universe for you to go. I have never seen a restaurant more equipped to cater for kids, from..."

Em Hassall

"If you have kids this is the place to go. The food is fantastic fresh plus the service is excellent. They have great entertainment for kids. ..."

Kefilwe Mpote

"We went to Bambanani's for breakfast this morning. I love the set up and, having two kids with us, this is a great place for children! I had the..."

Genevieve Meghan Van Staden

"I took my niece and her adorable son for lunch to this here venue on Voting Day. Yes, I did do my duty as an upstanding citizen and casted my all..."

Sharifa Keita

"Found this place accidentally whilst in Melville once. I don't have children, but if I did (or if I was a child), this is where I would go, all the..."

Sammy D

"Bambanani is the best-known child-friendly restaurant in Johannesburg. It has its strong and weak points, but I'm giving it a 3.5 until somebody..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"What a lovely gem, with such a special play area for children! Truly a wonderful place for children to safely explore, and the child minders are..."

Zoe Hinis

"Child minders are really good with the kids so parents can actually have a break. Beer selection needs to be improved as it was very limited perhaps..."

Sunil G

"Lovely place for a family outing. The humble street view is very deceptive. Once you enter the establishment, you find a whole new world inside. My..."

Thobile Ntombela

"The perfect place for parents to enjoy themselves with their kids and friends whilst the kids are playing in a safe and fun environment. I won't..."

Natasja Prinsloo

"Place is great and child friendly. Service and food was good. Unfortunately,there was no water on the day we went. Otherwise, it's a great..."

Taneil Perumal

"1st Time we went there. What a nice place. We ordered chicken livers, nachos and a pizza. All delicious. Great wine selection. Best part is the play..."

Elana Vanstaden

"Fantastic place, great atmosphere. There aren't many child friendly restaurants with child minders in Joburg. My daughter had the most fun, I was..."

Zola S

"Bambanani is a family-friendly paradise! The lively, colorful ambiance is perfect for kids and adults alike. Their menu caters to all tastes, with..."

Greg Brink

"I loved the aesthetic of this place, I took some really great pictures, we were a big group and they accommodated us. We were comfortable and free..."

Joeline Twaibu

"Not the best food I have tasted, I enjoyed nothing and was not impressed with our (waiter), Child minders are good, and environment is most friendly..."

Webster Mtshali

"Very family friendly... and like most super family friendly places the focus is on entertainment for kids. This is one of few establishments that..."

Simamkele Madikane

"Great family orientated space. So many different toys and activites for the kids to enjoy while parents chat it up. Outdoor area very relaxing and..."

Brenton Reed

"So lovely to go to a place where kids and parents can relax, the kids can have fun and adult can really get done work done if that is required!..."

Sheila Bischoff

"Lovely spot. Was so warm and toasty inside with the fire place going. Beautiful decor and..."

Sulette Theron

"What a great experience. Adults can sit back and relax, have a good meal while the kids are enjoying themselves under the watchful eyes of caring..."

Belinda Barkhuysen

"Nice family restaurant for Melville and its residents. Food and service were good. The play area for kids seems to be a big attraction. The "make..."

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