TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Gino's

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"Love this place! Love the food, the ambiance, the wine but mostly the people. You guys rock. And at the slightest hint of complaint they are on it...."

Rene Pienaar

"The best pizza I have ever had. This from now our fav pizza..."

Johandre Sakkie Swart

"Best pizza in this universe � such great value for money. Will drive all the way from CT to get my little..."

Michelle Miki Norman

"Had a fab evening at Gino's with my wonderful husband. It was super busy but they attended to us very quickly as we were only two and our waitress..."

Caroline Hirst

"Excellent!!! Best pizzas I've ever had...best wine prices I've ever seen! Great vibe, great atmosphere...will continue to go back..."

Marizane Van Der Merwe

"excellent ,second time we have been there and both have been well worth the drive to Stellenbosch big portions , good food and good prices and good..."

Russel Ellwood

"A great restaurant with efficient staff. I have yet to taste such a good, succulent and tasty rump steak. Thank you for the excellent service. We..."

Wayne Mark Sparrow

"The best Pizza in Cape Town..Thank you Gino's staff and management you guys..."

Carla Van Wyk

"Wow I had a awesome time at Gino's last night, I really enjoyed my birthday and keep it the great food. I can come wt my friends, family etc any..."

Khanyiso Shaun Notshokovu

"Had a great evening out celebrating my daughter's birthday. Staff was friendly as always and the food was great. They really made her feel special...."

Johannes du Preez

"Awesome vibe! And the food was just great!! Friendly staff and..."

Lizal Ellis

"Genuinely the best Pizzas in Stellenbosch, if I'm going for Pizza, I'm going to Ginos because all other Pizza tastes like feet. Our family has been..."

Michaelkidd24

"Popped in for dinner on a very busy Saturday night. This place is massive, loud and reminded me of my student days. Our very friendly..."

Aletha Jeftha

"They have amazing pizzas and their calzone is to die for. Not known for the best service, but not bad. They are a bit pricey, but it's worth it for..."

Sunel Fourie

"We had a very friendly waiter, she even brought a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for my birthday. We went on a Friday evening and had to wait..."

Lize

"Delicious woodfired pizzas. Gino's is great value for money for the excellence you receive. I would recommend the choose your own fillings calzones...."

Elana Maree

"Good quality and reasonably priced pizza! Haven’t tried any other meals here yet but definitely recommend the pizza. Friendly staff and good..."

Caela Kriel

"I absolutely loved their pizza and wine, we have been there multiple times and every time the service and food were good. The vibe is also special;..."

MF

"Generous portions, wholesome ingerdients and a great social environment.You really can't go wrong with Gino's it's a well priced safe bet. ..."

Daniel Heynike

"Awsum food for very good price. Service was abit slow, but seeing they were very busy. Def a place to go to have a few beers and some good..."

Ronel De Beer

"I came for dinner with friends and this place was packed beyond belief, we were lucky enough to get a table. Service was incredibly fast despite..."

Chris Rafael

"This is our local home away from home. Relaxing, great atmosphere, wonderful service and food that never disappoints. We are always greated with..."

Amy Blaine

"The best pizza in the whole whide world, Napoletana (Ancovy, Olives) with Pineapple.Go big or go home! Great for watching sport or having dubble..."

Deon Felix Coetzee

"Definitely the go to place for the best pizzas. Vibe is great for a casual family or friends outing. Staff/waiters have always been very..."

Marika

"With great food, service and atmosphere, at an affordable price, Gino's is the best there is! Besides the homey, delicious Italian meals, they serve..."

Shilohkruger21

"Heard great things about this place but only tried it last night. Gino's lived up to the hype. The restaurant atmosphere was a good vibe with..."

Jenisha Govender

"Basically the best pizza around. Regularly go there after a good hike and eat like kings. I have my favourite la africana pizza with a newlands..."

Anton Van Zyl

"Amazing food, always a nice atmosphere but service could be improved. Menu has something for almost everyone.Pasta Trio is always a..."

Chanell Brown

"Some of the best wood fired pizzas in Stellenbosch, for years 👍🏽With quality toppings and a chilled atmosphere, its definitely worth a..."

Lee Kyle September

"This is by far the best Italian restaurant in Stellenbosch. I am not just talking about the mouth watering pizzas and pastas but of the homely..."

Henre Venter

"Best Pizza in Stellenbosch, no questions asked! Come here for a vibe, huge portions and value for money! ***If you feel like staying at..."

Gordon Morrison

"You get what you expect from Gino's and that's one of their best qualities. The pizzas are winners. I've never been disappointed. Although..."

Jana Ferreira

"I think they must have the best pizza in Stellenbosch. The vibe is very casual and you can find yourself ordering some local craft beers. Parking is..."

Nikita Cloete

"I've always been a fan of Gino's pizza but I decided to try something different on my plays visit. After asking for a recommendation of a popular..."

Nicolevw13

"Our favourite pizza joint, situated in dorp street in the heart of Stellenbosch. We always come back for more! Our favourite is the Calzone Con Tutto..."

Chantel Mccallum

"Gino's the famous pizza place in town - located in Dorp street. The vibe here for rugby and in general is amazing. I haven't been here once where it..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Been ages since I've been to Gino's! But have very fond memories... Nothing like a giant pizza and an ice cold draft on a hot day! And Gino's offers..."

Michael Morton

"Best pizza ever! It has great waitresses and their service is super fast for Stellenbosch. The prices are very decent. If you're not eating here then..."

Nick Zaverdinos

"Gino's is our go-to pizzeria. The pizzas are delicious! Ginos' outside seating area always has a very chatty friendly vibe great for gameday, whereas..."

Japie Kruger

"Really awesome and tasty food. The price for the amount of food served on one plate is a great deal. Enjoyed every bit of my meal...."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Delicious pizza's. Great variety of pizza on the menu. We had the chicken mayo calzone. The large one is big enough for 2 people. Love the..."

Estelle Oosthuizen

"Decent menu prices. Restaurant has a relaxing "homey" feel about it :) Had the Paesa Special pizza. Absolutely awesome amount of toppings! Best..."

Ben Kilian

"I arrived with my companion on a balmy Sunday afternoon. The outside space, replete with pub style benches, was rather full and people seemed to be..."

Phillip Singer

"Best pizzas in town ... Love using their take-away services when its movie nights at res. Portions and prices are reasonable. The food really fills..."

Carmen Van Den Berg

"Great pizza and for us the Banting pizza option is the best we have had, produce are fresh and good. Service is friendly and efficient. Wine list..."

Karine Dequeker

"This restaurant has the best pizzas I have ever had. Sunday afternoon pizza and sangria has become a ritual. I highly recommend this venue. I have..."

Stephan Maritz

"Best pizzas in town! Fresh! Take aways are my favorite but a young crowd if you decide to sit down for dinner! Asked for the largest G&T and i got a..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Used to frequent this place often when I lived in Stellenbosch as a student - as it always had fair prices without being a typical student place...."

Nicole Sarah Hockey

"Ginos is an institution. Everything that is real in abundance and nothing fake. If you come with a good attitude to have a good time, Gino's will..."

Ivor Paul

"Loved my time at Gino's. The waiter was very friendly. My pizza was amazing. It was one of the bests I have ever had. I love the chilled vibe this..."

JG92

"It's with a review like this that I wish Zomato had different categories of each restaurant to be rated... This is a casual, family type restaurant..."

Charlize Morgan

"Gino's has always been one of my favourites, and definitely one of the best spots for a pizza and a beer with a few mates! They have a very large..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"The best pizza I have ever tasted! Full of delicious perfection. Excellent value for money. Looking forward to my next visit to this gem of a..."

Wessel Van Wyk

"I visit Gino's quite often, recently been there to watch the rugby. Excellent pizzas with loads of creative combination together with traditional..."

Renier Wessels

"Stellenbosch's favourite family restaurant, Gino's is always a great place to eat and socialize. Often very full and vibrant, with TV's and an..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Let's just say that Gino's calzone is probably my favorite cheat meal ever. I have also had their chicken salad, Ribs and Calamari on different..."

Semone Coetzee

"I go there almost every week. Not only is the prices very reasonable but they have their own wine which is fantastic at a bottle store..."

Edward Smith

"Average pizza, average calamari, very affordable, great service, lovely vibe, something for everyone from their large menu, they also have a large..."

Eduard Marais

"Such a great spot for a pizza outing, to watch the sport or to take the family for a great value for money meal. Guaranteed to be buzzing - the food..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Very nice pizza house, mainly. They are extremely cheap, with very good pizza. Also a very nice setting although not the most beautiful. Service is..."

Pierre Liebenberg

"We had a very nice experience here the other day when we drove to Stellenbosch to pick up a family friend for the weekend. Originally we were..."

Nicky

"Once again a great visit , the hosts made effort to advise us there is a table outside because of the nice and sunny day outside. The food once again..."

Pieter AkaAbel Nel

"A fantastic place to go if you're looking for a delicious pizza at very reasonable prices. The perfect place to go for a student on a budget. I would..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"When one considers the dining options you have in Stellenbosch you always go straight to a wine farm for a meal. However, Ginos provides a fantastic..."

Instaeatscapetown

"1st time here, and it was a good experience. Price vs. Portion size is very good. Friendly staff, and overall good service. My steak was rare when I..."

Kurt Erasmus

"Gino's was my favourite restaurant when I lived in Stellenbosch! Often go back to indulge in their one of a kind pizzas! You don't get better priced..."

Shannon Willows

"Dropped in at Gino's for an inpromptu late night dinner. The outside area was comfortable on a nippy autumn evening with the gas heaters. The service..."

Henriette

"One of the classic Stellenbosch hangouts, you can’t ever go wrong with an afternoon in Gino’s. If you’re trying to rid yourself of the Sunday..."

Rita Van Eck

"Amazing place! Never been disappointed and i go here quite often. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys great pizza/pasta. Always a nice vibe..."

Christoff Smit

"Gino's has never disappointed... I mainly go there for the Calzone's as they are delicious and a huge portion so you can share it. Best is to just..."

Tammy

"Gino's is a gem. Arguably the best pizza in the province, and the best value for money, compared to Cape Town prices. The restaurant is unpretentious..."

Cailinrylie

"The pizzas are truly amazing (a bit pricey) and the sangria is great and refreshing. The restaurant area inside is romantic and cosy, but the outside..."

Jannie Kirsten

"Food takes a bit long to be prepared, however it's definitely worth the wait. Fulling and delicious good quality food ???? had a coffee milkshake and..."

Alicia Naidoo

"Very good pizzas, especially the bacon and avocado and the paesa special. If you love cheese, you have got to try the quatro formaggio. But I..."

Christian Locatell

"Since moving to Gordons Bay end Dec 2019, we have tried many pizzas. Then we attended a book evening in Stellenbosch and a friend said Ginos is a..."

Karin Human

"Watched rugby on a busy night - they stayed open later so the rugby could finish. The pizza was amazing, highly..."

Sarah Nell

"Always a great time with great people and better food ! Cold beers and great pizza. Great place to cool down and watch the rugby game with friends. ..."

dean urquhart

"Frequented Ginos on Boksburg many years ago. It was so refreshing and brought back many memories. I can't remember our waitress but she was awesome...."

Nick Winn

"Nice place to chill..., and with good vibes 😎!! Service and food..."

Nomawethu “Maya” Myataza

"Definitely recommend the Sparerib pizza! Absolutely..."

Lara Beukes

"Every time we visit Gino's we walk away with smiles on our faces, and this time was no different. We visited for a late lunch and to watch the..."

Dewald Reinke

"Best spot for a pizza and beer in town. It’s always busy, good to have a reservation, but whenever we went, we didn’t have to wait more than..."

Kata Scheder

"Great atmosphere and pizza. Excellent place to watch a sports game with..."

Konrad van der Walt

"The pricing for the food and drinks makes Ginos probably one of the most reasonably priced restaurants in Stellenbosch. To top that the food is..."

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