TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Mythos

80/100 (1960 ratings)

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"We were a group of friends that came in for a quick lunch. We all had the squid and artichoke salad. We also tried the Sardinian Haloumi. All our..."

Zani Bormann

"This place is super affordable and serves good quality food. The area is quite buzzing and nice for a group outing...."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"I love anything that resembles a shawarma or wrapped scenario so Mythos already had me there my friend had the sardines which she seemed to really..."

Louise

"Great location!!!Atmosphere is really good for a Wednesday evening, the staff is attentive and most importantly the food is really good! Keep it..."

Mahesh Redhi

"So today my friends and I decided to go to Mythos mall of Africa for lunch and I was really pleased with not only the service, but the very well..."

Sphamandla Shilubana

"Great atmosphere and service, was very comfortable, even with 3 busy kids. T-Bone special good value for money, could have been a bit more tender..."

Bernardt Louw

"I love this place! Food is always good. It's fresh and tasty. Not too keen on the service though. Our waitress made me feel like she was doing me a..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"I love the decor! That's the standout aspect of this restaurant. I was pretty satisfied with the vegetarian option I had - a meze platter. The salmon..."

Sita

"Me and my boy find ourselves lunching here maybe once a week. They've got great value lunch specials, but also awesome tapas if you want to mix and..."

Siki Gogo

"I had a beautiful and delicious salad, I'll definitely go back for a meal. The service was just as awesome and I was a happy guest, I chose I great..."

Risuna Manganyi

"I can't say one bad thing, great service, fabulous food and great cocktails. Thanks for an awesome dining experience. I would recommend this..."

Let's Eat

"Beautiful place indeed. I really enjoyed the food and the cake was to die for and out waitress was spot on with her recommendations. This place is..."

Gugu Jabulile Makhanya

"Nice clean and refreshing atmosphere. A bit expensive when taking kids with. Food was great and will visits again. We all enjoyed the food. Service..."

Greshwald Ragovan

"Average. Fair offer of starters, dipps snd mains. Humus, zucchini fries, squid heads, kota, beef yiro and greek salad were not taste surprising. Nice..."

Jose Brito

"Great food, friendly service and excellent management and customer care. We came here for our company’s year end lunch and it was fantastic. Super..."

Adele Du Toit

"I'm not big on Malls and Mall of Africa is no different!However if you have a random afternoon off, pop in here for a lunch that won't..."

Dean

"Visited this Mythos for the first time, twas fairly empty so service was very quick.Had the calamari tubes and chips which are a favourite, twas..."

Promise_foodie

"Thank the good lord they changed their houmous supplier. It used to be tasteless... now its passable... but the skordalia went from good to..."

Saul Ben Smith

"A refreshing restaurant overlooking the fountains. A Greek restaurant which made u feel like u were in the Mediterranean. We had the fish and chips..."

Foodie Businessman

"The service here is not bad. We had the seafood platter for two. The dips were not particularly exciting for the taste buds but everything else was..."

Lerato Tiroyabone

"Lovely ambiance, starter chicken livers are delicious. Mains not so much, Abit to bland for me. The hot veggies a big no no - no taste at all. The..."

Priya Lalla

"The service was excellent from start to finish. We had the Souvlakia and was cooked as requested. I can recommend the Loukoumades to anyone with a..."

Wynand De Beer

"I love Mediterranean food and mythos always delivers. I'm hooked on their weekday specials. Great for the pocket and palate.my favourite dish is the..."

Riona Arjoon

"Came here for lunch when I was up in joburg 2 weeks ago - such a great decision! The menu is lovely and varied, with so many options that..."

Robyn Rainier

"I had hosted a farewell lunch for 30 people at this branch today. The atmosphere was wonderful. I had requested to for my guests to be seated in a..."

Reshnie Pillay

"Definitely a fantastic place to visit on your birthday - you get to literally smash a plate on the floor. There is a big variety of interesting..."

Rischa

"The food at Mythos was amazing. True Greek cuisine. Their service is also incredibly good, especially since they were fully booked. Our waitress was..."

Shireen Leisher Vogel

"Wow! What a superb restaurant - decor, ambience, service and food are all world class!The oysters, calamari and king prawns were sublime and the..."

BobsterDude

"Dining out is always difficult as my mom has lots of allergies, but after our meal at Mythos she had an empty plate and a big smile on her face!..."

Zoë Backhouse

"My family was up and we decided to get Mythos in Irene Mall, but decided to go to Mythos in the Mall of Africa instead as there were other family..."

Farron Yssel

"Wonderful seating area - especially great if you have kids who want to run through the fountains and cascaded grass area. Food was good - chicken was..."

Liam Ullrich

"Good. Service is great but the quality of the dish is not as good as the Montecasino branch. Excellent value for money provided you don't get too..."

Food Man

"Food was excellent! Portion size matched price. We also had takeaway meze and the sizes of those portions were equivalent to the sit-down..."

Gaiqqa

"Amazing! I enjoyed every aspect of my lunch here and I would happily recommend it to anyone. The decor is beautiful and reminiscent of long..."

Pig & Rant

"Now here's a place that has good vibe and food. I am a fan of tapas. Allows one to try different flavours and still give the tummy space to breath...."

Himesh Mistry

"Beautiful evening with a great vibe, plate braking from about a 10 kids and their families.Food was served in a reasonable time and very..."

Vassilis

"Quite enjoyed the Greek restaurant experience again. The setting is great and quite authentic. The oysters were tasty and fresh. The yiro was quite..."

Sean Van Zyl

"Went through to the Mythos in MoA ffor a quick meal last year. Restaurant is located in the outside area where the fountains are and have both and..."

Vishal Mistry

"Good food and great atmosphere. The service was amazing and fast. Had a cocktail too and it was delicious 😋 dessert was unbelievably yummy...."

Deeregie

"Good food. Great atmosphere. I havent been to Mythos in years and i glad we decided to on this hot summer day. I loved the decor and overall..."

Lyle Julius

"25 July 2018I had the phyllo pastry with feta cheese and spinach and these were so good. The bakes cheesecake is my favourite and the only baked..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"A calm environment ideal to catch some clean and fresh seafood and Greek cuisine. My experience at this outlet has been great. I once started my..."

Hlayisani Sambo

"I love Mythos in general as they cater for my vegetarian diet but this is my favorite Mythos spot as it's spacious and you truly get the Greek feel..."

Leo Burg

"Greek food one of my favourite cuzines. I love tge pitas and the yogurt that all blends together. We decided to check out mall of Africa for the 1st..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"We visited Mythos for lunch. The decor at this branch is modern, Mediterranean and really quite pretty. They have a few specials for lunch price at..."

Sam

"Lovely food! Great staff and service the management where awesome! Lovely wines on the menu. Love Greek food and Mythos gets it just right...."

Neeta Raga-D

"I've eaten at another Mythos branch before and really enjoyed it, and this time was no different. Me and two friends went and got a few..."

Christiaan Strydom

"We came here (11 Sep 2016)for a light dinner and it was great, tasty Greek food. It's the first time i've been to a Mythos and i wasn't dissapointed...."

Cuppycake

"Such a great restaurant, the meat meze platter was so delicious and really enough for 2. The salad for the table is also more than enough. Service..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"I popped in there for a quick bite and the food was ok. I chose the calamari and the portion was filling even though initially it looked quite small...."

Tracey Felicidade Jones

"A good meal let down by bad service. Everything I had was great. Greek food is always delicious in my opinion. Big flavours and big portions, not too..."

Devin Sage

"So this Mall of Africa version is quite nice. Good chilled atmosphere and a nice upstairs seating area. Prawn linguine was slightly over-salted but..."

Simryn De Jager

"As this is my first review I thought I would choose a resturant I fell inlove with. There is no better way to eat than to have a little bit of..."

KylieJDV

"My favourite Mythos outlet! Was lovely sitting outside in the sun & really loved how the interior was decorated. The Pitas were fresh and delicious,..."

Megz Mackintosh

"We popped in for a quick lunch. They were packed downstairs but had plenty of open tables on the first floor. Our waiter took a while to arrive and..."

Heidi Bantam

"I am loving the decor of this new branch in the Mall of Africa. So fresh and clean and totally reminds me of Europe. Best part....the tables are not..."

Saltnsas

"Out next around the world food tour stop was at Mythos - as Greek as Greek can be! Their ambiance and decor is on par. I like the fact that the..."

Judith Hartzenberg

"Always a great place to enjoy nice Greek food. The decor arranged in The Mall of Africa is a nice new fresher look of earthy contemporary styling..."

Amit Govind

"In true Mythos style - this outlet does not disappoint. Friendly and attentive waiters are a delight. Food is fresh and delicious - #KevFabFood can..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Meat was a little tough, not sure why the silver skin was left on and food was a little..."

Clement de Klerk

"Delicious food, great..."

Blaise Colyvas

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Nostimo By Mythos

79/100 (2850 ratings)

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"I Went during lockdown after restaurants were allowed to open.The staff were amazing.It was clean and covid-safe and the food was really great and..."

Tahlia Sheik

"Value for money. The staff are friendly but need to be more attentive. It’s very family friendly, however, it can be a bit quiet during the day and..."

Thandi Mpanza

"This place is a winner for family lunches! Been here twice now, one for a family lunch and another for a kiddies 1 year birthday party. Beautiful set..."

Bhavika Desai

"Went for dinner with family. The service was good and the waiters were attentive. The manager even came and checked on us during our meal. My parents..."

Anz

"Was here for Christmas brunch. Although it was a public holiday, the service was amazing, food was really fresh and good. Its a really nice place..."

Ashen

"One of my all-time favourite places on the planet 😍🔥 the staff are so friendly and fun, and the food is my favourite combo of gorgeous..."

Natalie De Canha

"Do you have a child's birthday coming up and need a fabulous venue with great outdoor, great staff that helps set up according to your..."

Nomsa Lesley

"A beautiful place for families. Went out with my family for mum's birthday. Food was delicious and quite generous. They allowed us to bring in our..."

Pre

"Well prepared Greek cuisine. Value for money and portions are well sized. The seafood meze platter for two really worth it. Great family restaurant...."

Joanna Socha Haralambous

"I decided to pop in for a quick lunch on a Friday afternoon with my friend. This restaurant is basically Mythos with a few additional options on the..."

Gary Greenberg

"Currently exploring Greek restaurants; and guys, they’ve been giving me life!!! Nostimo is a beautiful family restaurant! Kids playing, several..."

Hulisani

"This is a such a great family restaurant. I understand the struggle of finding restaurants that can keep your kids entertained and still offer you..."

Ameera Sackoor

"Nostimo (meaning 'tasty' in Greek) is the latest offering from the well-known Mythos brand situated in Waterfall. It has a family-friendly focus for..."

Lauras World

"Brilliant quality, wonderful ambience, well trained staff. I’ve tried some of the other outlets (including one today) this one is streaks ahead..."

Sudheer Rajcoomar

"Just wow. Had the most amazing experience here and was just completely blown away. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon with no reservation..."

Jolene

"Great food, great ambience and waiters were friendly. There is a nice play area for the kids too so it’s definitely a winner. We are definitely..."

Makabongwe Ncube

"Nostimos and Mythos Dips and Meze platters are just The Best!! Every little mouthful is packed with flavour! I go over and over mainly for these...."

En.ig.mat.ic

"Why do people still wonder...or look bothered when you look this hott and rock up at a restaurant on my own? I just want to have a nice glass...or 3..."

Khuthala Worx

"Christmas lunch with the family this year was really special thanks to Nostimo by Mythos. Food was good and the drinks were even better. Definitely..."

Tamlyn Nattiele Chetty

"A great afternoon spent with friends in a wonderful restaurant. The food was great (I had oysters and calamari which were both excellent), the..."

Bridget Reynolds

"The food is absolutely great! Especially considering you can a little bit of everything on one plate. Gets very busy so make sure to book if you want..."

Kylie Jade Botes

"This restaurant belongs to the Mythos chain from what I heard, it definitely has a similar vibe and the food is just as amazing.Easy-eating..."

Mayuri

"My colleagues and I frequent Nostimos at least once per month and enjoy it every time! The lunch specials are generous and service lovely. And we..."

Jane VB

"We had dinner at Nostimo by Mythos in Waterfall Wilds. The setting is lovely and if you have kids there's also a little entertainment..."

Riona Arjoon

"I was really impressed by this place. We tried it for the first time for dinner. The service was fast and the food delish! I had the fried calamari..."

Kanch

"First time here! Wonderful experience. My kids loved it because of the private painting room and outdoor playground. The pork yiro was OK. Other than..."

Lyle Julius

"Venue is amazing and open. Food is great. Waiters offered you to chop and change things on the platter. Play area for kids. Food was well priced and..."

Shanil Haripersad

"Pretty close to perfection as far as Greek food goes! Outstanding menu choices and a selection of ice cream delicious enough to bring out one's inner..."

Michelle Bellingan

"Decided to stop by for an early dinner today. I loved the open spaces and the relaxed environment. We had the vegetarian meze platter for 2. The..."

Shabnam Khan

"Wow, what a fantastic lunch we had today. We had been here for a friend's birthday before, enjoyed the food but just never had a chance to return and..."

Julia Pyle

"Nostimo has become our regular Friday night 'spot'. My 4 year old daughter loves the play area, and the fact that she can make new friends in the..."

Dhrupal Amin

"Pity the rating only goes up to 5. What a gem. Child friendly with an activity centre and play area for kids. Food is awesome. Best to order a number..."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"Good array of Greek food as well as some simple food for the kids. The play structure is small but sufficient if it isn't too busy - it's not the..."

Stuninho

"Loved the experience at Nostimo, we meet up with some friends and spent hours catching up! The decor and open spaces allowed me to feel so at home,..."

Neeta Raga-D

"What an awesome place. Decided to meet some friends for lunch. Wow I was amazed at the decor and ambiance of this place. A relaxed and chilled out..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"22.12.2016. A colleague was leaving and we wanted something nearby. Remembered this place recommended by another colleague. It's really beautiful and..."

The Food Musketeer

"I was on a Date night at Nostimo last night for dinner with my Partner.We had a very splendid evening with good food and very chilled Champagne...."

Koketso Mokoka

"This a really lovely restaurant, especially if you have little children with you as they have a nice play area outside.. I must say the..."

Lisa Nyoka

"One of the best restaurants Deloitte Dinner club has been to. The food was out of this world, every meze was delicious! The venue was stunning,..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"Impressed by the stunning setting overlooking a Keith Kirsten nursery, we invited 23 guests to share in a special birthday celebration at..."

Geoff Verschoor

"Excellent fresh food and service from Wisden. Beautiful restaurant. Really lovely experience overall. Would definitely recommend and go back...."

Alexaleigh.k

"Love this place, the vibe is great and the service is wonderful. The menu has a good variety, something for everyone. Prices are a little high in..."

Iselle Brill

"We had dinner here on Friday night and really enjoyed it. The setting is lovely and it's nice to find a restaurant that doesn't overlook a car park,..."

Kim Ebner

"We had an excellent experience here- food was really delicious everything was moist and tender, service was good! Nice little kids area..."

Claudia McGregor

"I always get so excited when a new restaurant opens close to home. I was told that this one has a great vibe in the afternoon. However I ventured..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Lovely restaurant with open space and modern finishes. We were served by a lovely waitress however, all staff were very friendly, food was served..."

Garth Balabanoff

"We went there on Saturday night with my parents, and was pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is really nice, the service was great and the..."

Ulrike.kloppers

"Was there for a lovely, lazy birthday lunch and it was divine! The food was tasty - my fav was the crispy squid - and the staff attentive. There's..."

Genna Hansen

"What a beautiful new restaurant to go to with the kids. They have a stunning outside space for kids to enjoy in an eco friendly environment. The food..."

Leeia

"A chilled vibe at this restaurant, which is part of a lifestyle centre. Family friendly and spacious too. Service was good and the food delicious,..."

Heidi Bantam

"We came for lunch and had outstanding Mezze. Everything was cooked very well. Plus really good coffee! Nice atmosphere, decor and service! All..."

Ramie Booth

"This place was everything and more! The food, ambiance and service was top notch! We ordered a dips and pita platter and added pita. It was so..."

Stacey C

"What an absolutely delightful place! Good food, good service and a very clean spot that's child friendly! An absolute winner for me and my children..."

Palesa Motau

"Visited this wonderful restaurant last night. Friendly staff, friendly manager. The food was delicious and the service great. Early dinners in summer..."

David Westraat

"Been to a few different Mythos restaurants. This was by far the best. Great service, staff and management. And the best cheesecake to date. Will..."

Ilana Pickford

"Best menu I have seen for a Greek restaurant so far. Very authentic and typical Greek food that is hard to find at other Greek restaurants. Good..."

Noni Demetriou

"Fantastic food as always at Mythos, but the standout for me at this place was the service. Friendly, attentive and fast. I was very impressed and..."

Robyn Gibbon

"Food excellent. Mythos has a good menu but management on top of their game here, from Paul at the front to the chef and another guys constantly..."

Shaun Schmidt

"Finally a traditional Greek restaurant just down the road from home, with a view of the waterfall estate as appose to a car parking lot. The..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"This is a must for all Mythos lovers. Staying true to the Greek restaurant franchise, Nostimo has the same menu as the standard Mythos restaurants -..."

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