TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Polpetta

90/100 (1604 ratings)

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Pizza

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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Vegan Options

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Lunch

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Regina Pizza

Alfredo

Darling Craft Beer Slow Brew

Pepperoni

Chilli Garlic & Cheese Server

Hawaiian Pizza

Pisana - Bacon Feta and Avo Pizza

Tuna Salad

Pasta

Calzone Quattro Stagioni Pizza

Grilled Squid

Salad

Polpetta Jungle Bird

Spaghetti Arrabbiata

Arrabiatta

Verdura Vegetarian Pizza

Gluten-Free Pizza Fab

Mozarella Foccacia

Pesto

Garlic Focaccia

hot chocolate

Half Calzone

Chocolate cheesecake

Sit down

Pizza

Italian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"A family favorite! Polpetta is our Friday night (sometimes Wednesday and Thursday night also 🙊) regular. Their food is consistently delicious and..."

Megan K

"Went to have dinner here and was quite impressed. The restaurant has a great location with a nice view. The food we had was amazing, and the pizzas..."

Christiaan Strydom

"We ate here for the first time and it totally exceeded expectations! Absolutely delicious. I ordered a chicken breast and veg as a takeaway for lunch..."

Camilla

"Polpetta's new location at the Wedge Morningside is stunning. The food is fresh, tasty and authentic. The salted caramel pecan cheesecake is divine...."

Reenz Reviews 🇿🇦

"A morning of work on Sunday but now time to relax for lunch...what better place to do this than at Polpetta, my “go to” Italian restaurant....and..."

John Knowlton

"Currently Banting at the moment and pleasantly surprised with the grilled chicken breast napolitana.. 😍 do try the tender succulent chicken, I..."

Ling

"Delicious Italian, great service and wonderful ambience. This very full restaurant is full of warmth and great food. No matter which day you go, it's..."

Natalie Lazaris

"This is our go-to Italian restaurant. Been here plenty for take aways and several times to eat out. It is consistently good. Never had a bad meal..."

Nicole Rossouw

"This place is one of my favorite always delivers a guaranteed good meal with great portion flavor n good choice of wine that absolutely compliments..."

Amy Chen

"Fabulously consistent Italian cuisine and that includes outstanding pizzas!!! NOTE THAT THE RESTAURANT IS NOW SITUATED AT THE WEDGE CENTRE - Great..."

Jeris Fasser

"Divine pizza. Definitely one of the best pizzas I have had. I had the salmon pizza. Usually not a fan of seafood pizzas but this was delicious..."

Kirst Allnutt

"This gem of a neighbourhood restaurant is outstanding. Great food at a good price with fantastic service. Try the polpette meatball pizza. Can not..."

Philip De Villiers

"I’ve been coming here for two years now just for the Roberto pasta. It’s that good. Decided to stop doing take-away and actually do a..."

Siyabonga Nyezi

"Great dinner spot. The pizzas and pastas are both authentic and home made - you absolutely can't go wrong. The managers and staff are accomodating..."

Eleftherios Kyriazis

"Good ambient deco, good food and good service. The location took me by surprise, as I have been to 90 degrees for shopping and yoga, never thought a..."

Wendy

"Polpetta is a fantastic little Italian spot at 90 Degrees on Rivonia. I've been here twice now and I must say that the food is consistently good...."

Anisha Lutchman

"Great little place to pop in for a quick meal or relaxed dinner. The service is efficient and our food came out quite quickly. We ordered the..."

Danni Ozen

"Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Great salads and some of the best, if not the best, pizzas in the Sandton area. A very popular weekend hang..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"Excellent food and service. Highly personal and warm, professional and prompt. Jeremy Ivano and Paolo are attentive and alert. Gnocchi and pizza..."

Tony

"Highly recommend the chicken schnitzel with the best creamed spinach I've ever had. The tossed chicken salad is delicious - it consists also of..."

Mayuri

"14.12.2016. I was meeting a friend for lunch whom I haven't seen in a while. She suggested that I choose a place to meet. This place popped into my..."

The Food Musketeer

"I always have pasta when I go to Polpetta and it is always AMAZING. Classic Italian and perfect every time. I usually go for the traditional..."

Siya Galela

"We met a few friends there on Friday evening and it was lovely.we ate the Gorgonzola foccacia... i would have just eaten that the whole..."

Korina Karagiannakis

"This is a family favorite when we want a quick pizza and pasta fix. The owner is awesome and service is great, obviously so is their food. Their..."

Anz

"Satisfies the gooey, flavorsome, hearty pasta craving everytime! Good service and homely atmosphere. ..."

Reema Vather

"One of my favourite spots in Sandton. Great Italian food that blew all expectations out of the water! Absolutely delicious! The pizza as well as the..."

Andrea Buhr

"Have only tried a few pastas here (not lots of veg options) and while the tastes are pleasant, the pasta is passable we have tried different..."

Omnomnomm

"Dinner with two of my best friends the other night was so delicious. The pizza was so tasty and delicious and the gnocchi was unbelievable too. Been..."

Tiffany

"One of my favourite local Italian restaurants! I usually have their Arora pasta and love it! Service can be inconsistent, but it is a genuinely..."

Skye Da Silva

"A nice Italian non franchise restaurant that has the specs of Italian authenticity. Bookings are essential at this place for dining as most nights it..."

Amit Govind

"Many regulars, families and couples. For us, it's a quick grab and go with great food. I'd go more for the pastas than pizza.. Their meatballs are..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"At first you think the service is going to be shocking and you have to seat yourself but the food is good, the heaters are warm and the bill is..."

Belinda Janet Leeflang

"Friday night was cold and I didn't have time to have lunch at work so when it was time for supper all I wanted was comfort food and what could be..."

Binita Mistry

"Not sure what to do for dinner on Friday, and remembered Polpetta down the road from the house. Lucky enough we managed to get a table. On arrival..."

Vishal Mistry

"A strong favourite amongst our family and friends. Regardless of how busy this place is, service is always spot on. The waiters/waitresses know the..."

Yael

"The Family went toPolpetta for a late Saturday lunch.Started with aHouse Salad - which is always delicious.Kids had a..."

Leat Sacharowitz

"Although this Italian stop is situated very close to me, I only tried it for the first time last night. All in all, a great Italian menu..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Popped for lunch this week. For starters we shared a focaccia and for mains I ordered the arrabiata pasta with extra mushrooms, the food was tasty...."

Pashnee Naidoo

"Although situated in between and next to quite a few fast food restaurants and a super busy parking lot, Polpetta has managed to set itself up in a..."

The Big Mouth

"Went to this restaurant based in a number of positive comments. It is situated between a number of take away places and a video store and a 24 hour..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Last night, a friend who swears by Polpetta took me there for an early dinner and what struck me straight away about the restaurant was how full it..."

Lauras World

"The setting leaves a lot to be desired... it's in the parking lot of a b-grade (that's being kind) suburban shopping centre. However, the food is as..."

J L

"Have only ordered take out from here on various occasions. Pizzas are fresh and hot out of the oven and service is fast. Simple toppings but fresh..."

DebbyGP

"Polpetta is a great little Italian spot. We shared a vegetarian pizza and a vegetable cheesy pasta bake. Both were really yummy. My boyfriend..."

Shez

"I went to Polpetta as part of a work dinner, having never heard of the place before and was pleasantly surprised. The staff were fantastic and the..."

Megan Fisher

"Had a lovely glass of wine with the most divine pizza and a peculiar but tasty sauce which i was asked to guess the ingredients of! I was served by..."

Santham Naicker

"I didn't know this place existed until a friend suggested it. What a pleasant surprise. Great food and an excellent variety on the menu at very..."

Natalie Shephard

"Probably one of the best italian restaurants in JHB. The food is unbelievably delicious. The owner even took time out to have a chat with me and..."

Dinika Singh

"As a thin based pizza lover, this was paradise for me. They were also very generous with their toppings, the Parma ham that I had actually covered..."

Asian Foodie

"Place to find some excellent Pasta. The restaurant Speciality "Polpetta Pasta" is one of my favourites. Most of the pastas are great and there is a..."

Arun Babu

"Wow! Couldn't believe how busy this place was on a Sunday night! Lovely, friendly service. Quite a varied menu including grills. Food was great..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"One of the best Italian joints in joburg. The house salad is superb and the prima vera pasta with chicken is fantastic. A real Italian meal. Great..."

Dean Sevel

"Best pasta by far. Roberto - sea food pasta and thier speciality polpetta (home made beef mearballs)...."

Mashilo Moabelo

"Still the best pizza in Jhb, made with the freshest ingredients. Staff are wonderful and great selection of wines; don't be put off by the fast food..."

Chris Tugman

"This place is really fantastic. They are conveniently located and have a surprising amount of space. The pastas are divine, the service very good and..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"Really good Italian family food. Well priced and always good. This is what good homely food should taste like. The food is so good that the..."

Valt

"It's not often a restaurant deserves or even gets the full 5*****but..........Polpetta not only deserves it but also owns it.From..."

Gazza

"Office lunch delivered by Mr Delivery !! Perfect pizza's for a working lunch Love the thin base and the generous cheese toppings ! We..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"Great Italian place that's always buzzing with people. I've never had a bad meal here and I've been many times. The service is good and the..."

Michelle Levy

"This place is so underrated. The food is amazing. The service is also just as good. The only thing that might work against it is the parking. Love..."

Tshidi Khunou

"I've walked past Polpetta many times without even taking notice. Man, was that to my detriment. I've been for dinner there twice in the last 8 days..."

Ross Louis Kirschner

"I moved to Morningside in March and Polpetta very soon became a local favorite. The service is always good and a manager (or two) is always present,..."

Stacey Lee Johnson

"Great service, great managers, great food. Love the ambience. Thank you for making our Friday night! Most definately a great family restaurant. 10..."

Kimenthra

"One of my most favorite pizza joints.The Roberto is a must for any seafood lover they are consistent and the service is also good... The pasta..."

Rudhir Ramasar

"Great restaurant, friendly staff, great salads and pizzas, wonderful ambience. Often have take-always and have never been disappointed. Would..."

Joel Hochstadter

"Italian authenticity in Sandton with true Italian hospitality! Great vibe and excellent service. Frequented by a very loyal clientele - for good..."

Dia Carstens

"I have always had great service and great food at this restaurant. They have a good selection of pizzas and pastas to choose from and I have never..."

Liza Richard

"Classic Italian restaurant. Good service and our food was prepared really quickly. They have a few unique pizzas which I would recommend for a quick..."

Bernard Kotze

"This is our go to restaurant for a Thursday evening. The pasta with chicken and cream is very good with an Italian salad starter. My family always..."

Margie

"Polpetta is my favourite Italian restaurant. The food is excellent especially their tripe and polenta. The ambiance and the people are just amazing...."

Jannett Viljoen

"I love if here. Warm, friendly and good food. It's the neighborhoods Italian go to place. Everything is delicious but my favourites are the grilled..."

Romy Salant Zwiers

"Polpetta is the neighbourhood pizza place, that everyone loves. Their pizza's and pasta's are fantastic, but nothing beats their house salad- it's..."

Dolly

"These days, there are a lot of Italian places around to choose from, but Polpetta has and still is one of my favourites. The food just tastes good..."

TheOne

"Pretty relaxed little place with fantastic pizza. The vibe is pretty cool with people chatting jovially as if they weren't in the middle of one of..."

Marnus Breed

"This is one of the best Italian restaurants around Rivonia/Sandton side (I am obsessed with their house salad). The quality of the food at Polpetta..."

Mmule

"A genuine Italian restaurant with an Italian owner who has been present each time I have been there. The food is great - their signature Polpetta..."

Sonja Offwood

"Polpetta is one of the few Italian restaurants left in Joburg that are truly Italian in every sense of the word. Their menu is superb with all the..."

Natalie Katz

"Just simple one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The service and food is amazing. The owners virtually know every customer in the..."

Tyrone Herdman-Grant

"When it comes to italian. Polpeta delivers. Not your truly Italian location but has a good vibe and great service.What got me was their..."

Craig Shalekoff

"The pizza's are fantastic and the vibe is warm and welcoming. The service was exceptional. I particularly enjoy the arrosto, pollo, quattro formaggi..."

Miguel De Freitas

"Absolutely delicious pasta and salad with interesting combinations. They also have gluten free pasta for not much extra which is great. There is a..."

Jane Kleynhans

"Great service! Highly attentive! Food consistently great! My favourite local Italian restaurant. Keep up the great..."

DougieLB08

"Went on a night where every seat was full so the service was understandably slow. The food was tasty and they have an excellent gluten-free pizza..."

Paul

"Our food was delicious and portion sizes were perfect. The service was amazing too, staff and management are attentive and on point. The only thing..."

Karyn Pitcher

"Food was very fresh. Affordable cocktail menu. Great wine. Service was excellent. Loved this..."

Mbalenhle Shongwe

"I absolutely adore the pasta here … my favourite spinach and ricotta filled pasta is an amazing combination with the aurora sauce … must try !..."

Nerina Naik

"Great, late pizza for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Nothing to gripe about. Nice, breezy spot, really cold beer and wonderful..."

David Russell

"This is Polpetta’s new venue - has been for a while now; they used to be at 90° shopping centre. The venue is spectacular with options for both..."

Bronwyn Desjardins

"Great food & presentation, athosphere with the right level of background music, allowing guests to..."

Dirk Brouwer

"Service was not up to standard, but good tasty and a few vegetarian..."

Lynnette Steenkamp

"Fine quality pizza. Never disappoints! Sheryl was super nice, and treated us to cappuccinos as our take out order took a bit longer to prepare..."

Jean-Pierre van Riel (J-P)

"What a delightful experience... The food is amazing... The staff are super friendly... The places isn't too busy..very clean...nice scenery... I..."

Natasha Padachy

"This place is amazing. Huge portions, easily shared amongst 2 people. Great value for money. One of the more affordable places to eat really great..."

Percy Thaver

"The food was decent, we had no issues at all, but it was very average. We had a mix of pastas. Nothing was amazing that you would rush back to eat..."

Nureyin Reddy

"We hosted a 40th birthday get together for my sister. The restaurant was so accommodating in allowing us to put up our own decorations. We had a..."

Rashmi Gosai

"Such a great restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. Pricing is very reasonable. Thank you..."

Yuri Nadasen

"Great food, selection and quality wise. Brilliant service. Highly recommended!! Even got dessert snack on the..."

Jolanda Roux

"I've eaten here a few times and the food is always amazing! Friendliest staff and waiters. I highly recommend trying whatever is on their specials..."

Grant Whiting

"I want to compliment the manager, Stan, who runs the Polpetto branch at The Wedge. My Pizza was not as ordered, and he rectified it immediately...."

Arlene Bonin

"You can tell a lot about a restaurant by how involved management / ownership is on the floor. Nobody cares more about your experience at Polpetta..."

Mike Stopforth

Pomodoro Ristorante

83/100 (1028 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

European

Pizza

Vegetarian Friendly

European

Italian

Gluten Free Options

Pizza

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Dinner

Fillet with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Chocolate Mousse with Berries

Penne Alla Crudaiola

Lasagne

Fillet Parmesan

Pesto

Fillet and Salad

Fish

Pasta

Antipasto Misto

Pork

Salad

Chocolate Fondant

Seafood pasta

Chili

Beef Carpaccio

Margarita pizza

Calamari

Foccaccia

Ravioli

Risotto

Pear Salad

Gnocchi

Calamares

Almond Tart

Salmon

Grilled Pork Chops

Pasta

Calamari

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Insalata Caprese Di Bufala

Sit down

Italian

Pizza

European

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Takeout

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Reservations

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"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..."

Alisha Kamble

"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

"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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