TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Been going there for 7 years now, and I have never been disappointed....from the really great mojito to the really superb grilled salmon, I can go..."

Sheila Tlou

"Great food and good customer service. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone..."

Maurice Rahme

"Consistently great food & service. I've never been disappointed here..."

Kyra Hagerman

"Amazing food and excellent staff home away from home..."

Michele Soldan

"The best beef carpacio ever! Everything was delicious and fantastic service. Keep it up..."

Nicole Marsala

"We have frequented Pomodoro since they opened in the Codfather Centre on Rivonia Rd. Many, many moons later I am still pleased with the quality of..."

Pascale Schrader

"Awesome Mothers Day lunch. The baby chicken with broccoli and garlic was..."

Davina Nathan Wertheimer

"Excellent food and fabulous service. Definitely my favourite Italian..."

Diane Schwartz

"What a superb, fantastic and divine dining experience! As far as I'm concerned, this is the most prestigious restaurant in Johannesburg and South..."

Queen Christina Toureiro

"Was absolutely amazing. Had great pizza and great..."

Timothy Van Rooyen

"Whenever feel like Italian food, Pomodoro is a great deal,Pastas, Pizza and Salads are always amazing, we had their strawberry G and T for..."

Amahle Ndlela

"Great hangout place. The vibe is always great. Great pizza and wine type outlet. My favourite is their chicken breast in a creamy white sauce, its..."

Kay

"havent been to Pomodoro fora while. whata great coming home experience. WONDERFUL minestrone. Pomodoro fails to disappoint. Excellent pepper steak..."

Werner Hess

"We were welcomed by friendly staff and seated immediately. Our waiter Phewo was incredible. The starters of calamari and focaccia were so yummy. I..."

Christy Lee Edmunds

"Really great and comforting itallian food!! The staff are really pleasant and not mention the hospitiable manager Stefano. Highly recommended, just..."

Rakhil Sewpersadh

"First visit at this overly restaurant in Morningside shopping centre. Had a couples dinner with some friends. Great ambience and decent..."

Lebogang Molwantoa

"This was our first experience at Pomodoro on Saturday with the in-laws, we frequently visit the other restaurants in Morningside mall and love them..."

Kelly Gibbon

"It is the second time which I have been to the restaurant and it does not disappoin. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Their pizza and pasta..."

Anz

"07.03.2018 Buonissimo – the term used by the Owner Stefano, to describe the Vriesenhof dinner party, and I couldn’t agree more.I’ve been..."

The Food Musketeer

"Does what the box says...Good food, nice wine selection, decent service reasonably priced... great place for a casual lunch/business lunch or..."

Warren Maxwell-Pear

"Have been going to Pomodoro for years and have always had an excellent meal. Wether you choose pasta, gnocchi, pizza, fish or meat...always cooked..."

Sable99

"We have never had a bad meal or experience here. Pomodoro is my husbands favorite Italian restaurant and we frequent here quite often. Besides the..."

Chanell.DaSilva

"Love this gem. Very homely with the owner always checking on tables and the food is always delicious. Quite a few vegetarian items on the menu and a..."

Sabrina Kennedy

"We visited this restaurant as a big group on a Saturday evening to celebrate a special birthday. We were a large group of approximately 30 people...."

Rakhee Singh

"What a lovely evening spent at Pomodoro Ristorante! Everyone enjoyed their pastas, pizza and oh what lovely desserts! We had a "la pizza con patate e..."

Jess

"One of the best restaurants on offer in the Morningside Shopping Centre. A wonderful array of well prepared dishes and of size able portions..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"I was invited to attend a wine pairing dinner at Pomodoro. It was my first visit to this Ristorante, and I was impressed from the moment I walked..."

Roelia Schoeman

"I enjoyed the meal I had at Pomodoro. I had the burger, I had my dad with me who was hanging for Italian. I wasn't really in the mood but I wasn't..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Exquisite food. Exquisite atmosphere. Exquisite service. By far the best Italian place I've experienced in the Sandton area. Whether you decide on..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"As always great food and great service. Perfect place for a quiet Sunday night dinner. Friendly staff who continually checked up on us. Never..."

Roeitha Dayasunker

"I feel that pomodoro doesn't get the respect it deserves. This is a really great restaurant with delicious food, but more on the quiet side, which..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Great Italian food. Had the lasagna and wasn't disappointed. Service was pretty average. It's a very busy little restaurant so booking is vital...."

Sachin Ram-Asary

"Great service at this place. Ordered the veg ravioli, chicken and mushroom fettuccine and a baby chicken. All the food was great. Dessert also great...."

Sherry Naicker

"Love their Banting pizza bases! Always a good option for dinner. Staff are friendly & attentive. Kitchen is sometimes a little slow. I return here..."

Caroline

"One of the best Italian spots in joburg. I love their authentic touch to everything on the menu. I ordered their rosemary and lemon chicken and it's..."

Lisa Van Wyk

"I'm actually such a fan of Pomodoro after my first visit. The food is great, the staff really go out of their way and the ambience is peaceful away..."

Kevin McLennan

"A restaurant with the best dessert menu in Johannesburg, not taking away from the really amazing Italian mains menu featuring beautiful dishes, made..."

The Sandton Times

"Lunch at Pomodoro was pleasant. I ordered the line fish of the day with spinach and my friend ordered the duck breast with Spinach. Both..."

Abs

"I've been to Pomodoro a couple of times and what I do know is that it is a good, consistent Italian restaurant. I was flying to Zimbabwe the next day..."

Anisha Lutchman

"Love this cozy restaurant, food yummy and service great! manager was very helpful and kind. will definitely be back for the Gluten free pasta option..."

Charneel Du Preez

"What a great dinner! Always see this place but never given it a try, after last night this is going to be a new local. All 4 of us had pasta dishes..."

Leigh Dermick

"Came here for a late lunch and it was the best idea. They usually have specials so ask the waiter for more info. I had the chicken pasta &..."

Mmule

"Didn't feel like cooking on a Monday night so Sam, I and the two little ones (23 and 21) made the 9.1km journey through the rain and traffic to..."

Jill Nudelman

"Feb 28 lunch: We were actually planning to go to the restaurant next to this but didn’t see many veg options and hence came here. The décor and..."

Maulin Parekh

"Had a quick dinner with a friend here after work, will definitely be back to try out other menu items, especially the pizzas! On this occasion I..."

Saiyuri

"If you're looking for a taste of authentic Italian cuisine, you need to consider Pomodoro Ristorante in Morningside. There menu defies stereotypical..."

JoziStyle

"I truly believe that pastas make the world a better place, and this good people is one of them // This restaurant has consistently been one of my..."

GOODATEATING

"Best meal I/we have had in ages. Tonight, 3 January 2017, my parents, myself and boyfriend celebrated my mom's birthday at Pomodoro. I had..."

Steph Schwartz

"Great food. Something for everyone's taste - vegetarian, white or red meat. Good selection of wine. Enjoyable ambiance. Good for a quiet twosome..."

Shampa Basu

"Cosy restaurant with a traditional Italian cafe kind of feel to it. Food is good, pizzas are perfect size for sharing. Service can be a bit slow but..."

Charmaine

"I love the risotto from Pomodo and the environment is very cosy. And the offer of the focaccia with the sauce tomato, cheese and home chilli is very..."

Nuno Goncalo Bandeiras

"Great Italian restaurant. Nice vibe. Excellent quality food with good service. The mushroom risotto is my favourite dish. And my hubby loves the..."

Kashma

"Pomodoro is a nice restaurant in the Morningside shopping mall. Luckily you don't really need to enter the mall. The restaurant is situated on the..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Had dinner at Pomodoro last night. Ordered the pan fried chicken breast with mushroom and truffle sauce. Service was great and food arrived quickly...."

Binita Mistry

"Melanzane was very good , fresh ingredients and freshly made , the porcinini mushroom risotto was one of the best I have had ,it did however have a..."

Russel Roth

"Had a wonderful meal with family there. Our waiter was Mandla who was very responsive to requests and had good knowledge of the menu. The owner..."

LP

"Had Friday lunch with clients who highly recommended the place. I really enjoyed the service and the food. I was in the mood for seafood and since..."

Raoul

"The food is good, I enjoy the inside/outside dining feeling that they have created. They do a great pizza. Portion sizes have become slightly smaller..."

Neil Smith

"Just had a lovely lunch here. Hadn't been for quite a while. Good friendly service. Lovely anti-pasti for two. Small but well thought-out wine list...."

Moira

"Dinner at Pomodoro Ristorante at Morningside Shopping Centre is always a lovely treat. The chef and owner Stefano is one of those guys that will come..."

Lloyd Loots

"Food is always excellent and service good-would recommend the pork chops and fillet ruccola (our standard order) at least once a week :-) pizza's and..."

Nicole

"Fantastic! Great service. Great food.I had the most delicious home made papperdelle with wild mushrooms and olive oil off the specials menu...."

Saltnsas

"Delicious pizzas, the base is thin and crisp with a slightly sweet tomato base. The pastas are simply good, and the desserts are too bad either 😜..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"This place is great for taking some friends. It has a very homely vibe which I thought was great. Great service too. And the food was on par with the..."

Chante Daries

"Stephano suggested THE MOST AMAZING dish ever. Had the gnocchi and truffle special for dinner. Was sad to take the last bite... IT WAS THE BEST IVE..."

Sonika Viljoen

"We have been here twice in the past two weeks. Great ambience and service. It's always busy so I would recommend making a reservation.I..."

Jozi Poppy

"This was the first restaurant that me and my two friends went to have lunch after coming to Johannesburg for the first time. We were living in Duo..."

Halliq.abdulhaleem

"This is a week in and week out favourite of my wife and mine. We enjoy the vibey atmosphere and friendly service. Also often just stop by for takeout..."

Francis Gray

"Excellent ambience for a casual dining experience to enjoy some good Italian cuisine . Service is always good with very welcoming staff around trying..."

Amit Govind

"We were on this side of town and as zomato friends rated this restaurant so highly,we decided to try it. We were not disappointed, from the friendly..."

Natasha Lutz

"First visit, had pastas. Food presentation was fantastic, very appetising. Taste was as good as looked. Thumbs up! A bottle of water was too..."

Yu

"I have had light lunches here before but the dinner that greeted our group last night was beyond compare. The venue is warm and cosy inside, service..."

Heather Hook

"Pomodoro Ristorante is situated at the Morningside Shopping Centre just off of Rivonia in Johannesburg. A quaint little Italian restaurant that oozes..."

Lloyd Loots

"We live coming to this restaurant and it’s starting to feel like home in terms of great food and being made to feel at home. They recently had a..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"After an exhilarating Turkish shave & cut, we opted to have lunch next door at Pomodoro. We were welcomed by manager and waiter on arrival and..."

Marc Schmidt

"Food always great, and great atmosphere. Speciality menu always worth looking out for especially the fried risotto balls. Prawn and Basil ravioli and..."

Ravi Govender

"Was invited to a group meet at Pomodoro last night and met owner/manager Stefano and was a culinary delight from start to finish. We were a..."

Poor Man's Caviar

"Great atmosphere! Great Service! Waiter was brilliant! Very generous portions but the food was simple basic flavours, a little complexity..."

Ryan Mayer

"We have been to this restaurant several times and I have yet to be disappointed. We love the decor, very funky and modern but so warm and welcoming..."

Daphna Oren

"Perfect pizza and pasta for above Sunday afternoon.An Italian themed restaurant in a simple classy centre, choose the outdoor..."

Shamsahc

"Tonight, I had the most superb evening at this little gem: authentic Italian, organic wine, excellent service with a smile from Evans (our waiter)..."

Lauras World

"Overall a good experience but nothing to write home about. I had the grilled prawns in chilli oil. The prawns were slightly overcooked but they..."

Kelsy Moodley

"A average meal at Pomadoro Mornigside , we had calamari staters and a pear salad , for mains we had pasta witch was good not great from the vongolé..."

John

"I would say an above average Italian restaurant, quite popular due to their location. Good wines available often the owner will introduce you to some..."

Razmataz

"This is my treat restaurant in every sense of the word. The Pomodoro Ristorante has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian..."

Jenna Espley-Jones

"Stunning place.. Hasn't failed me yet...I think the waiting staff are good.... I go to the this place often I'm big and small groups... It can get..."

Ro Hit

"Decided to try out Pomodoro on recommendation from a friend and I will be back again. I tried the spaghetti carbonara main course, which I did need..."

James Barrow

"A very popular restaurant offering a number of good dishes. I tend to choose pasta over pizzas here. My favourite dishes are the ravioli. Service can..."

Travis

"I visited this restaurant on my anniversary. The service was amazing. I had the calamari and prawns for starters, the duck special for main course..."

Milan

"A warm and vibrant Italian restaurant with beautiful settings, okay-ish food and slow service.Pomodoro provides a wide range of Italian..."

Merelda

"We were looking for a place to eat in Sunday evening and this is one of the few places that is open. Great food - the focaccia was abundant. We..."

Sheetal300

"Very good italian option for the area, even JHB in general. Delicious pizza and very "traditional" atmosphere. The staff could be better trained but..."

Johan Brits

"Great service, had a pizza and was well done, the Avo was a little small and not the freshest. But overall great vibe and food. Try sit outside on a..."

Alexcaige

"Hubby orders a (simple) Magherita Pizza weekly and it is one of the better quality ones around..lots of cheese, rhin crust and fresh. The basil mash..."

Iman Haffajee

"I have been to Pomodoro various times for both lunch and dinner. Brilliant atmosphere with authentic, home cooked food. Service is good as well as..."

Chris Wilson

"If you need a good restaurant to go to for a quick meal with friends or the family you'll have a good experience here. The pasta is always good - ..."

Valt

"My friends and I came through for the latest instalment on our dinner club and we were properly impressed by the food. Personally I thought that it..."

John Risk Golding

"Lovely decor and beautifully set tables, with warm heaters for the cold weather. Service is good and waiters and management friendly.As we sat..."

Michelle Levy

"Was at Pomodoro for lunch this week, and it was an excellent experience! Great food that arrived quickly even though the restaurant was packed,..."

Lisa Van Vuuren

"For our next installment of our dinner club, we decided to try Pomodoro Ristorante. It had a nice look to it, it has been well decorated. The staff..."

Nicola Slyper

"I visited Pomodoro this weekend with my family and we were thoroughly impressed! We are Italian and, naturally, rather fussy when it comes to Italian..."

Nikita

"Good service. Warm, cosy atmosphere. Upmarket Italian restaurant with good old classics on the menu. The fish is always delicious. The pizza never..."

Claire BO

"I love it for its pizzas, pastas specially thé spaghetti alla scoglio (fresh tomato, olive oil, herbs,...), and no comment about thé chocolate..."

Fournier Dassil

"I have eaten here many times since it moved from Rivonua. The service is usually good and the food is always great. A good spot for authentic Italian..."

Adrian Shannon

"When you feel like a night of some fine Italian dining, this is the place to go. Their pastas and divine and they have a lovely selection of wine...."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"I visited this restaurant twice in the last week, and had two different experiences. My first visit was for lunch - the service was decent, the food..."

Sonja Offwood

"Despite the fact that we were banished to a mall due to loadshedding we had an absolutely marvelous time due to the really top notch food at..."

Carmen De Jager

"Our server was slow & somewhat disinterested/disoriented. My tagliatelle a ragu was just alright. I expected to be wowed being that Pomodoro is an..."

Gugulethu Del'sile Nandi Mdladla

"I can't believe I haven't tried this wonderful Italian spot until now!! A weeknight dinner turned into something special due to the outstanding..."

Amy Rusike

"Surprisingly excellent. Perfect ribeye. Delicious salad, and excellent sauces. Eaten here once before and was underwhelmed. This visit was..."

Malcolm MacDonald

"Any place that has buffalo mozzarella automatically becomes a favourite of mine. Yes, it is extremely expensive but after tasting it while I was in..."

Asian Foodie

"Pomodoro is situated in a great space, and the restaurant is pretty. The food is nice, although I'd rather go for pizza instead of the pasta next..."

Zara Abdulla

"Very tasty food - spinach and Gorgonzola risotto was cooked beautifully. Osso buco was cooked slowly so the meat fell off the bone. Sauce needed..."

Lauren Kim

"Had a good business lunch. Food was fine for a lunch and portion generous. Prices are also reasonable given location and portions. Waiter was good..."

Gerhard Labuschagne

"I love this restaurant!! The food is always great, fresh and full of flavor!!! The Chef must hate me, but yet always accommodates me!! I'm a, "if I..."

Sharon

"Had a lovely dinner here! Had the tomato bruschetta followed buy prawn linguine pasta! Both were delicious! Had a lovely waiter and an all round..."

Philippa Dyne

"Too nice especially their pasta selection, service was wonderful but sloppy in terms of if you wanted to be seated somewhere specific host tends to..."

Kb Sea

"Great restaurant and great food. The kingklip with pesto was world class and so was risotto. My favorite dinner restaurant in the Morningside center...."

Richard Dunn

"Delicious pizza, great and quick service, fresh ingredients, slightly limited menu and slightly over priced. We will be back! Great specials. Pizza..."

Marika_Mav

"Went to Pomodoro after about a year. Sad I didn't go sooner. But anyways, I had the calamari with fried spinach, which was very delicious and..."

Vishal Mistry

"During the day Pomodoro always seems a little deserted when compared to the restaurants and bistros next to it, but at night this is the place to be...."

Marnus Breed

"Haven't been here in years so the recent pop-in was a very pleasant surprise, and the perfect spot for a mid-week dinner. The pizza was the star of..."

Spruceblog

"We have been patronising Pomodoro for a while now. Have never had a bad experience here. Its Italian and authentic Italian because the owner, Stefano..."

Wernet

"This is a go to restaurant for a friend and I. Good food and a good wine list. The servers are great. I love it when people remember me and make me..."

Joanne Bender

"Ifs is a Friday quick supper, or a Saturday lunch with the children, the Pizza is always heavenly. The cheese and tomato base, right to the basic..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"FOOD What I love about Pomodoro is that it's main meals are as superb as the pasta and pizza dishes, and I find this is not always the case..."

Jessvanwyk22

"This is a special restaurant for me as this is where I asked my wife to marry me. The proposal took place at the original venue of the lovers..."

Epicurean Republic

"This place is never ever a disappointment. I love it. The staff is always so friendly and attentive. The menu is not over priced and you get what you..."

Lisa

"Up and down - in general, great service and food. Freshly made pasta every day, although slightly expensive for what you get. Happy to go back as a..."

Adrian Tiplady

"It's the usual Italian fare .It's in that complex along Rivonia road which i don't think helps create much ambience. One restaurant after..."

Martini

"Love the spot, love the..."

Byron Anthony Morris

"A great place for Italian cuisine. We had a margarita on a gluten free base with extra mushrooms and the linguine pasta in a creamy sauce with..."

Zeenat Patel

"On Saturday 12th April, 2014, I decided to pick up a friend and travel North to the Morningside Shopping Centre aiming for the Pomodoro Ristorante...."

Food Lover Deluxe

"We went to Pomodoro for lunch. We ordered a vegetarian calzone and I had a basil pesto and garlic pasta. We also had some focaccia for the table...."

Blackbeard

"If you're in the mood for delicious Italian food, i highly recommend Pomodoro. They start you off with a delicia Foccacia - soft, yet crispy,..."

Justin Doshi

"Was very excited to visit Pomodoro after receiving a voucher from Zomato. It's conveniently located and seemed pleasant enough.Booking a..."

Balungile

"If you are in the mood for a great italian meal... this is..."

Sonia Matos

"A lovely Italian restaurant situated in Morningside shopping centre, Jhb, The restaurant is situated in a bustling shopping centre which is quite..."

Namritha Sivsanker

"Growing up in an Italian household with no less than three exceptional cooks makes one a fussy eater, especially when it comes to Italian cuisine. As..."

Alex D'Aloisio

"Relaxed atmosphere and good pasta, the waiters are friendly and..."

Christopher Berg

"One of the most perfectly prepared fillet steaks I've ever had. Excellent flavour in the Madagascar green pepper..."

Mellisoo

"Lovely. Classy, good food, good service, lovely vibe. We went on a Saturday night and it was full - for good reason. It's not cheap, but you're..."

T & Serendipity Blog

"This "fairly commercialized looking restaurant" in this "very commercialized looking complex" provides some amazing food and service. Even just their..."

Darshik Garach

"Situated in Morningside we decided to give Pomodoro a shot . With options to sit inside & out , the restuarant has a lively atmosphere especially om..."

The Foodie

"Situated in the trendy Morningside Shopping Centre, relaxed atmosphere with some great dining experiences. Food was top quality and very enjoyable,..."

Jacques Scholtz

"I had a really pleasant time when I had dinner here with my parents. We all had pasta dishes and all of us were pretty pleased. Nothing phenomenal or..."

Zoe Lansdell

"The design of the place is just incredible. The pizza and the services provided by the staff is just awesome. I enjoyed some good tasty flavours of..."

Qondiso

"I absolutely love coming here for dinner. The staff are friend;y and the service is quite good. We normally order a foccaccio bread to..."

Jodi

"Completely speechless at how amazing the food is! Stephen kept checking on us and along with our waiter and owner Stefano we felt right at home...."

Courtney White

"Fine dining, Italian style restaurant with elegant decor. Tasty food with reasonable portions. Their fillet steak was so flavourful and tender and..."

Shamiso Marabwa

"Good food but service could improve a bit. We were a large table so that was understandable. Tiramisu was..."

Sashin

"I love this restaurant! It's my go-to spot whether I'm dining alone, with my kids or friends. The food is consistently excellent, and it's super..."

Chaz Pigou

"We ate here this is evening and I must say it was the BEST pasta we’ve had in a long time! The staff were friendly and the managers checked in on..."

Camilla Moller

"Restaurant is busy, so, do reserve your table. In winter better ask for a inside table, it's much better. Service is friendly and good... The menu is..."

CADS

"This is an excellent establishment. The staff are super friendly and their service is great. Management is very hands on and always checks in on..."

Charlotte “Char” Hinga

"Situated inside Morningside Shopping Centre. Family enjoyed all their dishes. Highly recommend the calamari dish. Service was okay although you..."

Jozi Girl

"Been twice and love it. Food is amazing and full of flavour. Be sure to try out their chilli. Waiters are mature and knowledgeable and actually care..."

Damien La Bercensie

"I had a lovely lunch at Pomodoro. My food (fillet and rocket side salad with delightful complimentary focaccia) was delicious. Dumie’s friendly and..."

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