TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Little Havana

90/100 (4016 ratings)

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Salad

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Risotto

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Mussels

Pesto

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Tuna

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Calamares

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Slow Cooked Confit Duck Leg

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pannacotta

Grilled Fish Mauritius Style with Mash and Veg

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Lamb chops

Mushroom Risotto

Beef

Lamb Shank

Curry

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Chocolate Brownie

Prawns

Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Roast Pork Belly

Nachos

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Steakhouse

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Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

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Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

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"We celebrated my mom's 90th birthday lunch there yesterday and had the best service ever. Food was amazing and to Jade and her team...a huge thank..."

George Pietersen

"fantastic fillet steak and the best dessert ever! Check out the “Not quite a cheeseboard” dessert. Heaven on a plate. Just delicious..."

Nancy Martell-morgan

"Husbands choice for my birthday supper...food was awesome...atmosphere was great...my waitress was da sweetest ever...great service...staff..."

Raginie Murugan

"Fantastic Saturday afternoon lunch , awesome service, great food choices ..without a doubt one of our favorite places to dine. Love this place..."

Michelle Brigitte Pellegrini

"Absolutely excellent service from our waiter Tendai. Food was devine. The lunch special was great value for..."

Yajna Harinarianpersadh

"Loved the vibe and the lamb chops were terribly succulent. Never (our designated waiter for the evening) was never absent and exceptionally..."

Moremi Nkosi

"We had a lovely dinner for Valentines day. The food was great and the waiter was..."

Lauretta Voigt

"Absolutely delicious . Snail starters , salmon main was to die for and panna cotta was perfect way to end the night..."

Tracy Cotchobos

"The food was delicious 😋 I had fatty and tasty bone marrow. My colleague's had nachos which apparently are out of this world!! Followed by lamb..."

Jillian Nyakane

"The stand out thing about this place was the slightly “different offerings on their menu”. So, for example I had deep fried tempura broccoli with..."

Kenosi Buzzkill Matsebatlela

"Had dinner here last night. It such a relaxed spot mixed with fine dining. The staff is also really friendly and helpful. I had the 200g fillet of..."

Mpume Sibisi

"Just came back from a lovely evening celebrating my mums 65th birthday at Little Havana. We were a party of four. Sam our waitor was absolutely..."

Melanie Pillay

"Amazing food, generous portions, brilliant service and a great dining experience.For a more detailed review, check out my blog..."

Shenai

"The name does not match the decor The food is good nothing amazing Just a good dinner. Salmon was perfectly cookedThe wine list is..."

Chantel

"Food was sublime. Service was efficient and friendly and had one of the best apple cake desserts ever!!!Restaurant itself looks elegant. Just..."

Vanessa

"Beautiful restaurant, great service, great food. Everytime i visit Little Havana the standard seems to go higher and higher. Their steaks are always..."

Nqohbile Khanyile

"This restaurant was a bit pricey but it was completely worth it! Ive never had such good food and amazing service! I came here with a large..."

Jennifer.mulder

"Food: 3.5Ambiance: 3.5Service: 3The vegetarian stir fried vegetables is really good. Great spot to dine at on a Friday night...."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Great atmosphere, from the lighting to the set up. Delicious food and desserts to die for. Great for dates as it gives off a candle lit, romantic..."

Marcia

"Little Havanna is elegant and stylish with white linen, good glasses a low lights. And their steaks are great. I was planning on a steak with..."

Ann Keating Druce

"Date Night on Saturday at Havana, as soon as we walked in we where embraced with friendly faces. The food is amazing!!!!!!! I had the lamb shank and..."

Andrea Govender

"I like the atmosphere here & the service is really good. For a starter I had the pork rib special & the ribs were absolutely AMAZING!! I also tried..."

Candice De Alcantara

"Very very nice food and amazing service. Most probably the best dining in Durban, as far as I have experienced m. Very impressed with the well..."

Linda

"Really enjoyed a family dinner at Little Havana on Thursday night. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere for a week day so we were glad we made..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Staff were very accommodating seeing as we didnt have a reservation on a Friday night. I had the steal with risotto- it was slightly try. Atmosphere..."

Simone Naicker

"Little Havana is a lovely restaurant situated in Umhlanga. I have only been here once on an anniversary date night, and it was enjoyable. The decor..."

Tamara Reddy

"Nice atmosphere , very upmarket yet casual , service was excellent , had a fillet on the bone with side vegetables , fillet was tasty , grilled..."

Russel Roth

"Delightful first experience at little havana. Spotless cutlery and plates. Waiters were ever so helpful and attentive, only negative was that..."

Mishka Maharaj

"Amazing food, ambiance and service! Will definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing meal! Food out of this world especially the..."

Paula Norton

"We went to Umhlanga for a long weekend and treated ourselves to a meal at Little Havana. By far the best restaurant I have ever been to. A little..."

Valmay Aerts

"My family and I were in Umhlanga for a weekend away and it was my turn to pick a restaurant on the 4th night of our stay and i chose none other than..."

Yana Aerts

"Went to little Havana for an Anniversary dinner. Even though it was very full they were able to accommodate us. Atmosphere was great. We were served..."

Jayd Naidoo

"Great all round experience. I think you might get slung out if you don't order steak, but it is so worth while. The snail starter (with three..."

Fried Onion

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant! The fillet is outstanding and the Chocolate Fondant and Pecan Nut Bread and Butter pudding desserts are truly..."

Danica Robyn Ellis

"Without a doubt the best restaurant I have ever been to. Classy and delicious food. Best calamari and tarter sauce, best prawns and the best..."

Catherine Arzul

"It is always a pleasure going to both Havana and little Havana. One of my favourites is the baked camembert starter. I was also pleasantly suprised..."

Sajna Sivnarain

"What a pleasant experience! Little Havana is situated upstairs on the Umhlanga strip and has such a great Cuban vibe! It's not often you find a place..."

Robyn Louw

"Completely unexpected gem. Popped in here for a quick work dinner. Really enjoyed coming here - great vibe, nice and busy for a Monday night. Hands..."

Dan Bothma

"I love this place. The service is great and the food never disappoints. I've had the roasted marrow bone starter which comes with salsa verde and..."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"Rated one of the Best Steak Restaurants in S.A and I now know why! Rib eye with Gorgonzola sauce, fresh crispy vegetables, mouth watering 500g..."

Kylie

"Beautiful decor A smart stylish restaurant The service and quality are in a class that is without question a cut above most other..."

Warren

"Really is one of the top places in Durban for a good steak. We had oysters for starters, pear and Gorgonzola salad and calamari. All good.Mains..."

Trevor

"Excellent restaurant for good food and service. I had the fillet steak which was great and the coffee is also super. Arrived late for our booking but..."

Marcelle Bolus

"Restaurant was busy (holidays oblige), but the service was prompt, professional and with a smile. Excellent fillet on the bone. Decent wine list...."

Pantagruel

"I simply love this restaurant. The steak was simply prepared but so deliscious. The atmosphere is a nice mix of vibey and serene. The snail starter..."

Mayuri

"Loved my lunch this afternoon. Lamb Shank was absolutely tasty. My partner enjoyed his pork belly roast as well. And then what made it even more..."

Maylen Zico Tian Minnaar

"Not one driven to write reviews, I feel the experience my wife and I had here on Friday deserves mention. From the time we arrived, the dining..."

Paul Johnson

"I had the Mozambique Chicken which was very underwhelming . The chicken was nice and tender but the wing I could not eat as it was far too underdone..."

Greg Christy

"Really great place. Although this restaurant is out of our budget, it's really good place to go to when you want to treat yourself once in a while...."

Celeste Jimmyns

"Excellent value for the Lunch menu special. Delicious spring rolls, nachos, pork belly, steak and desert. R130 for 3 course plus a glass of wine...."

Marius Van Aardt

"A really great experience! The service was efficient, the meals quick and fresh out the kitchen. The food itself was incredible! We even received an..."

Richard Aberdein

"Had a superb dinner here. I list this restaurant amongst the best eateries I have been to. The Steak Tartare was superb - and a nice touch is the..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Nice steakhouse. Great options on what steaks you want. Overall the food was good, but it felt a bit cramped where we were seated (I hate those..."

Simon Trollope

"Loved our meal. The steaks were great, the sword fish with coconut and lime sublime as was the chocolate fondant. One of the best in umhlanga!..."

Leigh Dermick

"What a treat!!! The service at Little Havana was amazing - I almost forgot that I was in a packed restaurant because the attention to detail was..."

Jeandra Miquel Hufkie

"This is an amazing place. I ordered their Mozambique chicken and it was moist and tender and very well seasoned. I would go back any..."

Mpho

"Definitely one of Umhlanga's finest - food, cocktails and ambiance make this spot a real gem. Currently running a lunchtime special with three..."

Mike

"The tuna steak and the ribeye steak are both out of the world! The food was so so good that I had an urge to lick my plate ;) Very, impressed!..."

Charlotte Tiley

"Always impressed with the great food and attentive service. One of my wife and I favorites in the Durban area. Great wine selection too! Go hungry..."

Wayne

"Best steak house in Durban .. Always on point whenever I visit .. Service is excellent and food is always tasty ! Great lunch specials aswell..."

Kapil Jivan

"Always a pleasure going here, service is prompt and the food is great. A table of 7, was attended to with a selection of mains, all happy customers...."

Sesh

"First time after recommendations to try it. Firstly, a more upmarket venue than anticipated and overall, very welcoming. Service was slick and..."

Sean Wainer

"Probably my 10th time here and once again absolutely sublime. The tuna and bone-in fillet are fantastic. The best desert ever - espresso mousse...."

Andrew Copeland

"By far the best steak restaurant in Durban! Their nachos starter is a must to have and the main courses speak for them..."

Colin Slack

"Had my birthday in the private room. The food was really good and tasty. All 3 courses were excellent. Staff was so helpful and friendly with all the..."

Deepika Maharaj

"Either management or ownership change as its not the same but still great, wonderful ambiance to be for a relaxed evening. Nice set up, clean and..."

Lebo Tenza

"The food and the atmosphere were good. The restaurant was not crowded while I was there for dinner. The complementary bread was soft and fresh out..."

Valeree Mmadi

"Lovely intimate setting, wonderful wait staff paid attention to detail. The food was wonderful, definitely recommend the bang bang prawns as a..."

Michaela Pendy

"One of my favourite restaurants! The food and value for money is impeccable. The service is always great as..."

Michelle Walstra

"The venue is attractive and service is good. I ordered an ostrich steak without olives, & it came with olives & was overcooked. (They did offer me..."

Matthew Krausey

"Celebrated a birthday party in their private room with 3 course meal lunch. The service and food were very good. Had the potatoe skins, hake and..."

Nikita Misthry

"An amazing restaurant with awesome food (don’t miss the fries that are fried with cold pressed macadamia oil) and even better wine selection. And..."

Ortal Raz

"Blessing was our waiter. She was a gem. The calamari was amazing and the tartar sauce the best I ever had. My friend had Kingklip and was just as..."

Marlenehampson vanwyk

"Celebrated my sister's graduation here & it was one for the books. My whole family really enjoyed the intimate setting, the staff service (shout out..."

Nonsikelelo S Mntambo

Angelo's

83/100 (783 ratings)

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"If you're craving a good pizza with generous toppings and a crispy base, look no further than Angelos. The vibe is cosy and intimate and is the..."

Mikaela

"Delicious food and excellent service. Particularly the server Chris who has a great energy!The seafood risotto is one of my all time favorites...."

Martin Meltz

"Had a really nice supper here. Wasn’t too loud on a Saturday night and close enough to the square to get the feeling of the vibe, but not too..."

Hildezahn.hay

"Located in umhlanga village, Angelo’s serves Italian food. The prices are reasonable and food is nice but not great Italian. We ordered some salads..."

Rohini Sawu

"The reason I give Angelos a 5 is that I am always impressed by how everything on the plate tastes good. I've been going to Angelos for 20 odd years..."

Lesley Paterson

"Angelos always never fails to amaze me with awesome food and. A great ambience. Had a wonderful seafood platter with my wife we thoroughly enjoyed..."

Bruce Taylor

"Ordered a Pizza which although tasty and ingredients fresh, lacked that wood fired taste, the base not crispy and pretty oven baked. The melanzane..."

Russel Roth

"I walked into Angelo's Ristorante, unaware that this has no affiliation to the Johannesburg Angelo's and sat down to enjoy lunch yesterday...."

Lauras World

"Tucked away in a corner at Granada Square , Angelo's Ristorante is lovely cosy Italian restaurant that can be easily overlooked. We order led a..."

The Foodie

"Had a great meal last night. Place was busy and had a great atmosphere. Pizza and the rest of the food was really great! Staff were very friendly and..."

Mathew Ritchie

"Had dinner at Angelo's with my partner. Great food, great service tks to Nicola, our very attentive waitress. Good value for money. A place to go..."

Gio

"Authentic Italian restaurant.. Warm lighting, cozy dinning and Italian music playing in the back ground. This is definitely a tucked away treasure...."

Kylie

"Love their food! Small restaurant tucked away in Chartwell drive with a proven track record in Durban. Good service and a good range of dishes. Love..."

Vithy

"Chicken legendary. Good atmosphere. Pasta also very tasty. Ate twice over the last 2 weeks and food was consistent. Service attentive and efficient...."

Anthony Wilter

"The Angelos now is so much better than it was before it was redone. Very cosy, the service was very fast with friendly waiters. The food was really..."

Tally Leach

"Stunning meal. I ordered the ravioli di mare and it was splendid. Such big portion sizes too - letting me enjoy it for lunch tomorrow. Service was..."

Lex Leach

"Was looking so forward to our return to Angelo's in their new location - not disappointed in the least & most impressed with the freshness & flavours..."

Roland Schwartz

"For a little corner restaurant, you don't have to be fancy to attract alot of people. This place is one on my favourite joints for authentic Italian..."

Nikisha

"Revamped Angelos is a winner.Well priced and prepared food.Good wine list and upmarket cosy ambiance. Best are the garlic snails and fish of the day...."

Garth Williamson

"A firm favorite when we come to umhlanga on holiday. The lunch time specials are great value and superb quality. Especially the bruschetta and..."

Christy Mcclelland

"So this is our first time at their new venue.It is quite a lot bigger and needs to be, because the people flock here.Smart decor and..."

Warren

"Food was really great, wish roast potatoes was an option instead of chips. Waiter was rushed and a bit brash. But overall a very nice..."

Megan McLoskey

"Angelos is a small restaurant located at the Granada Square in Umhlanga, among a small strip of shops and restaurants. The lighting is dim and the..."

Aliaksandra

"I absolutely love Angelos - it's like walking into an Italian home. I love all their pasta and their pizza is woodfired and delicious. It's an..."

Laura Coulson

"Fairly busy for a monday night which may have been why service was on the slow side but held together by a great management presence which managed to..."

Hungry Man

"Looking for a great dinner/lunch spot in Umhlanga? Visit Angelos in Granada Square. Here you'll find delicious Italian food, as well as other..."

Aliaksandra

"I went to Angelos Ristorante on a Friday afternoon with a friend. We were in the Granada Square when we found this gem of a restaurant. The place was..."

Charu Nayyar

"Had a fantastic late lunch here today. The service was great and the food was great. The Sorrento platter as a starter for a few people is a must...."

Nick Dempers

"Totally loved this little place unpretentious great service great food lotsa laughter. Not the biggest pasta fan but what we had last night was..."

Marc Schreuder

"Our waiter Don was amazing. Had a great time and food was so..."

Shivani De Sousa

"We held my friends 30th birthday and it was quite and intimate just the way we wanted it. The staff is friendly, understanding and..."

Zwakele Khanyile

"Food was so delicious. Fresh and made to your preference. What a vibe with the music and good wine selection. Staff very friendly and accommodating,..."

Ria Maraj

"Perfectly cooked, amazing place. Definitely going back sooner than..."

Wayne Slabber

"Both my co worker and I really enjoyed the food! He had the lamb chops and they were fantastic, and the half chicken and pasta I had were way past my..."

Mckay Bingham

"The Restaurant complies with the Covid protocols, which makes one feel safe. Food is excellent, and staff friendly. Easy access from parking and..."

Bronwen Remke

"My favorite Italian restaurant. The staff are first class, and is it possible to rate the food 6 out of 5? Superb flavours. And it's possible to..."

Meryl Booth

"Awesome Italian Food. Highly Efficient and Friendly Service. Pizza and Pasta mouthwatering. Very Affordable Lunch Menu Specials with delicious..."

Leon Mostert

"Wonderful environment with welcoming staff. We were seated even though we didn't make a reservation, and it was New Year's night. The professional..."

Nikhil Amaidas

"Wonderful service: friendly and helpful. Wheelchair friendly and mindful of allergies. Amazing menu to choose from and food is prepared to..."

Karen Vermeulen

"Excellent food, nice variety and range of options, great value for money and welcoming..."

Craig Briggs

"Loved it 100%, best food OMW the veggies were just on point, food comes very hot, excellent chicken. Best service ever, the staff are full of energy...."

Bee Gard

"Such a great time! Delicious food and excellent..."

Chantál

"Had an amazing time at Angelo's The host is the real deal, made us feel so welcome. Waittons were excellent & most of all the food was incredible...."

beverley wishart

"Excellent service and food well prepared. Menu has a large variety of dishes to choose from. Kids & groups welcome. Clean toilets. Rather book..."

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