TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Bambanani

83/100 (3790 ratings)

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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..."