TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

14 On Chartwell

81/100 (2640 ratings)

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"One of the best dining experiences in a very long time - superb food, dynamic menu with perhaps the best vibe I have experienced in years and..."

Samantha Jacobs

"Went for my 10 year anniversary last nite.. The place is stunning and so comfortable.. We ordered a platter for two..pork ribs, roast pork bits,..."

Carmel Lewis

"Wow guys we are soooo impressed with your restaurant and the level of service we received! Food was amazing, cocktails out of this world and our..."

Daniala Alexandra Santos De Blanche Melman

"Have always had a great meal here. My husband and I popped in for a snack and a glass of wine on a chilly evening and found the food and service very..."

Karen Dennyschene

"We had an awesome meal here last night. Our waiter was really attentive, the food was delicious (we had the grilled calamari starter, the tomato and..."

Yael Rosen

"Fantastic menu with an amazing atmosphere. I enjoyed the fillet Florentine prepared to my satisfaction with a delicious Moscow Mule cocktail...."

Yavashni Irusan Chetty

"An amazing restaurant, setup is comfy and feels like home with the lovely soft couches, ambience is superb, food out of this world,lovely fat chips..."

عمر حسن

"This is my absolute fav spot, on a weekend. The atmosphere is always just right for me and my friends. The food is so tasty, I love their creamy..."

Amanda Chili

"A group of us came here around 7pm on a Friday. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious and affordable. I did find that it was extremely..."

Mzlanah

"If you’re looking for a place for fine-dining with a localized twist & an amazing culinary experience then 14 On Chartwell should definitely be..."

Denisiya Hemraj

"A thoroughly enjoyable meal. The waiter was wonderful and witty, the food was delicious and the cocktails were of an excellent standard . A..."

Laurien Rosen

"Been here a few times and we are never disappointed. Everyone at our table had the fish and chips. Food was delicious. Stunning atmosphere and..."

Chereen Williams

"Best. I had a wonderful experience. I went there on the 14th this month to go celebrate my sisters birthday. I'm a vegetarian, so I didn't see much..."

Thembeka

"Fourteen has always been a special place, it's always busy with a good vibe...food is good! The rump was really impressive!!! The baby chicken is..."

Mahesh Redhi

"This is a 4.5 restaurant, elegantly designed, with the 360 style bar being the focal point in the centre.The menu has light meals, grills,..."

Sesh

"Great food and amazing, attentive and helpful staff. I’ve been here on a few occasions and service is always great, no matter how busy. A thumbs..."

Zinhle Ndlela

"The moment I walked into the restaurant I knew that I would love it.The restaurant is beautiful. The light feature is probably the first..."

Fanele-Abongwe Zama

"Delicious food and beautiful setting!!! We shared a platter with ribs, lamb cutlets, calamari, pork belly, chicken wings and chips, the ribs were..."

Lisa Lumley

"Went to 14 yesterday for Mother’s Day. Firstly we were offered complimentary champers upon arrival. Mom & I had the Meat Platter...a carnivores..."

Mpume Sibisi

"Fourteen on Chartwell is a great little restaurant in Umhlanga. The place has an excellent vibe and amazing service from the staff. I tried the..."

Shilan Govender

"We just stopped in for drinks from Salsa next door and found an extremely stylish and vibey bar. Loads of bar space with extremely friendly , fast..."

ReVino

"Most delicious Gnocchi I’ve had in a while! Awesome vibe and interesting cocktails to choose from! Highly recommended! Oh and let’s not..."

Dominique

"Definitely the best place to be at the village umhlanga!!! Ambiance a tick....we were here till late. Drinks and food also a tick...esp. their crispy..."

Kgothatso

"Always the BEST young and Vibey atmosphere you’re looking for on a a weekend. been there Many times now , including their Day of the dead Halloween..."

Rashmika Magan

"Great food great atmosphereThe best lamb shank pie that I have ever triedThe fries are handcut which is absolutely devine Enjoyed my..."

Candace Pillay

"Great spot for meeting up with friends. Hip and trendy, great wines and cocktails. I always pop in when In Durban. Prawn pasta def one of my..."

Mikki M

"Fourteen on chartwell is a great location. Right on the Umhlanga Strip, it's a great place to meet up with mates. The food is a bit pricey and can..."

Gareth Potts

"The best restaurant I have ever been to - really needed to relax and enjoy my afternoon. Our waiter offered a few tasters of the craft..."

Anthony Sabbagh

"Great ambiance, food and service at this place. Their signature g&t cocktails are delicious and food is fresh with generous portions. Highly..."

Rohini Sawu

"Amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere! I had the Prawn Linguine and it is honestly the best pasta I have ever had in my life, it was..."

Tyuran

"What a fantastic venue and ambience with great service Frik the greeting at the door to the recognition as a return customer. We did a selection of..."

Adolf Fourie

"If you hungry, try the lamb shank pie..👅.was a 1st for me.., on the second visit had a smash burger, meals are on point, service too... Classy..."

Ricardo Yenketsamy

"So this was the destination of choice for #datenight. And we were not disappointed. Service was excellent. The staff are always smiling and so..."

Sarisha Mahabeer

"Been to this place twice so far, and have not been disappointed at all. The set up is unlike any other place I've ever been to with a classy lounge..."

Rushen Singh

"Restaurant was buzzing (Saturday night) with a great vibe. Food was delicious and arrived well timed despite our large table of about 16. Service..."

Lulu

"Really interesting menu that is fairly priced. It made it really difficult to choose. Eventually went for a few of the burger options for lunch and..."

Nwsnyman

"Amazing!!!! Great value of money and delicious meals! Beautiful decor and seating arrangements..would recommend you sit on the couch seats - soo..."

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"Loved everything about this restaurant!!! The ambience,the food, the retro modern , the service! All just too beautiful and up to standard. Will..."

Andile

"Food: 3.5 never disappointed Service: 3.5 very friendly Ambiance in the day : 3 neat, tidy & worth diningAmbiance at night:..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"A decent trendy hangout spot in Umhlanga which attracts regular patrons looking for a bar lounge restaurant combination. Interior decor and ambience..."

Amit Govind

"The place to be if you looking for drinks in the village. The restaurant decor is stylish and elegant. The service can be abit slow when they are..."

Adriel

"Food and service is the best, I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are from out of town it is worth a visit. The vibe is great and very..."

Ray Wise

"I've heard lots of good things about this place. And finally made a trip. I love the ambience and decor...really warm and inviting. I had a really..."

Sharima Bramannan

"I have been wanting to try this restaurant for since my last Durban trip and was so happy when without a reservation they were able to seat us on a..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"This restaurant is absolutely amazing. From their food to the ambience it totally rocks. Service is very good and staff are very attentive...."

Donovan Pillay

"Myself and Stacey love the vibe sitting at the bar, enjoying a couple cold ones. Always a funky / classy crowd. I never feel out of place in my..."

David Crane

"I would be failing this review if I did not start with ambiance , which Fourteen on Chartwell is not short of. The busy ambiance makes for a good..."

Tyrone

"Great food, cocktails & atmosphere. The prawn salad was amazing with prawns cooked to perfection. The Harissa chicken salad was also pretty good..."

Ren

"A super vibey spot. It's a great place to get together with friends, for drinks and a bite to eat - but I definitely wouldn't recommend it for a date..."

Mikayla Naidoo

"We were visiting Durban on business and walked into 14th on Chartwell on a whim. We just had mains. I had grilled prawns with chips. Heavenly is all..."

Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann

"What a beautiful restaurant. I love the marble and gold. The lighting fixtures are gorgeous. The food was delicous, especially my fillet florentine...."

Saltnsas

"I was put up in the Protea Hotel. Searched for a good restaurant on zomato and found this to be ranked at 4.3 and right opposite the hotel. So when..."

Aejaz Ahmed Munshi

"Really nice setting and interior design as well as comfortable chairs, nice music and always friendly servers well accommodating waiters and barmen...."

Sarah

"I simply love the Asian Prawn salad with peanut sauce.......yum, been here a few times and always ordered the same and its simply..."

Shantha Padayachee

"During a recent visit to Durban, we sought out a reataurant in the bustling Umhlanga Rocks for a menu that best suited our taste buds.We..."

JotterJo

"Yes!Yes to what? Yes to good food, great service, great ambience, yes!We had a team dinner here last night and it is such an..."

Kenosi Buzzkill Matsebatlela

"Had an early birthday lunch last week with my bestie. I chose the Lamb Meatballs (R120) and my friend chose the beef burger (R125). The lamb..."

Ashendree Rungan

"Food: Menu looks exciting. We had the baked camembert - very good with lovely bread (from nextdoor cousin Vovo Telo) and a surprisingly nice hazelnut..."

Marietjie Meyer

"First and for most, let's talk about how delicious the Elderflower and Mint G&T was 👌🏾. An entire section on the menu dedicated to G&T..."

Nozishada

"Bit of a hit and miss at 14 on Chartwell. Walking into this place expectations are high, its in an amazing location, the decor is trendy and the..."

Philip Goosen

"I ended up at the stylish 14 on Chartwell with my cousin (a local) and a girlfriend on a Friday night recently. This place was BUZZING and we..."

Lauras World

"I would have liked to be able to review this place using a lot less words, however this app forces me to use 140 characters(spaces don't count..."

Brandon Muller

"Brilliant food .quick and easy. Ambience is great .prawns best in umhlanga. Also great for a glass of wine. And tapas. Enjoy the..."

Gak

"Dining experience was super awesome. Brought my girlfriend here and she was really taken aback by the superb food and brilliant service. The GnT was..."

Abner Elijah Udali

"What a beautiful set up with instrumental music setting the mood. A lovely restaurant with great service and attention to detail. Good cocktails and..."

Tamara Reddy

"Popped in for a cocktail. Great decor and atmosphere. Service a bit slack though! Had to gesticulate wildly to get attentionTrain your waiters,..."

Carol Nader

"Probably one of the best dining experiences I have had in a really long time. Staff is very friendly and the service was impeccable. I am in love..."

Marcus Zulu

"This restaurant is one of the Food God's gift to Durban. The food and service is amazing. Everything is made to perfection. The mood is always set...."

Miss Shozi

"Beautiful ambience. Low volume music. Mood lighting is perfect. What a great Sunday dinner ! Vegetarian burger was generous. Bun was well toasted...."

Lauren Panicco Fabian

"Although difficult to get a booking, this place has amazing treats on offer:) I had the deconstructed chicken Caesar which was super cool and strange..."

Mayuri

"Our first night of the week out in Umhlanga. This is a upper cut dining spot fitted with a speculate bar giving it a lounge feel. It..."

Brooke

"Such a beautiful restaurant. The interior is exquisite. I went there on a Friday night and it was super buzzy and very full. I asked them to make me..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Went there for lunch and our waiter recommended their Oxtail. This was cooked to perfection and was literally falling off the bone, thoroughly..."

Gee

"Dined here for my birthday last night & it was an absolute amazing experience. I wish I could have had more than that huge globe of a cocktail I..."

Ash Robyn

"What a wonderful place, the food and service were both excellent, our waiter went the extra step to help accommodate for my fussy 7 year old by..."

Gayathree Naidoo

"Absolutely pleasant surprise! Stunning looking restaurant, great vibe and even better food. Very good service! The lamb shank pie is totally..."

Chantel Ronaldson

"14 on Chartwell has swept my taste buds away💛💚💙. The food is both innovative and delectable. Moreover, the waiters are quiet friendly..."

Nicole Naicker

"Divine food & excellent cocktails! Spent our first night in Umphlanga here & it was excellent! Service is good, staff are very friendly (much..."

Janey

"Fourteen on Chartwell This beautiful creation in the midst of Umhlanga may just be the best restaurant around if you ask us!Boasting with..."

Nokwanda Mthembu

"Went to 14 last night for my birthday through a colleagues recommendation. All I can say is delicious! The salt and pepper calamari is an absolute..."

Catherine Crook

"Lovely location and very interesting deco. The service was great and our waiter was very polite and attentive. I had the Asian Prawn salad..."

Lara Taylor

"Great decor, chilled yet sophisticated vibe! Service is above average(For Durban). Great place to have drink, bite and catch up....however the food..."

Dustin Andrew Ramdass

"Love the place- staff very friendly and service excellent. Had salt and pepper calamari, cheese and cranberry springrolls, and we shared a burger...."

Nam-Jai House Asian-Fusion

"World class experience! They keep up with the modern times, craft beer, modern delicious G&T's (imagine fresh apple, ginger and mint or Raspberry and..."

Lise

"This place is absolutely amazing!! Friendly and well mannered staff. The food arrived quick and was Delicious the chicken fillet and lobster mac..."

Andrea Govender

"With menu items like Lobster Mac & Cheese and Giant Gins on the menu, you know you've sat down at a place that is very special, especially amongst..."

LuluFromJozi

"I remember approaching the couple that owns Vovo Telo after witnessing the great relationship they have with their staff, it was so heart warming to..."

Thobelani Sterere Zuma

"Went to Fourteen on Chartwell for dinner and drinks with colleagues last night. And what a pleasure. The food was delicious (I ordered the beef..."

Miss.nom

"Thanks to the manager who assisted us even though we didnt have a booking - the hostess didnt appreciate this. Loved the atmosphere, big shout out to..."

Simone Naicker

"A table of four and we all decided to just have the starters as we have a dinner planned for this evening All the food was really tasty and..."

Warren

"Hey 14 on Chartwell...How about you train your staff? Your food is great, innovative and actually well priced (for a Chartwell Dr restaurant), but..."

Mishka

"Had a lovely evening tonight, with great wine and food. I love the setting of the restaurant as well as the atmosphere. Very chique and modern...."

Ulisha Moodley

"Went here for NY eve and had amazing service and had the mussel and calamari starter which were both one of the best I have ever had, wife had the..."

Jason

"What an amazing place to eat! The beautiful and comfortable setting is so relaxing and cozy. The service is amazing and the explosion of flavours in..."

Alexkattan93

"The ambience of Fourteen on Chartwell is great for a lunch or dinner. Food is fantastic and the beer selection is divine. The service was also good...."

Meghan Lee Moore McMurray

"Very noisy but great atmosphere. Definitely a place to meet good friends and share good food. All the main meals were decadent and suffice portions...."

Douline Pieters

"Good food and excellent service from an attentive waiter. Calamari starter with chilli jam was brilliant. Definitely worth a visit when you are in..."

Francois.kanfer

"Loved the ambience of this restaurant. Warm lighting, soft lounge background music and beautiful decor hues make for a very comfortable dining..."

MadameMaverick

"Great location, great menu, great decor - now sharpen up the service, turn up the AC and this is s winner! Excellent light meals, interesting..."

Ian Henderson

"Fourteen on Chartwell is one of the best restaurants in Durban.The restaurant and atomsphere... The atmosphere is excellent, with warm..."

Vyal

"Stunning Restaurant! Lamb shank was divine, my steak was a bit chewy for Med to Well done. Great..."

Carmel Singh

"This is a good spot to go out for drinks and good food on a Friday or Saturday night. It does get packed on Fridays and Saturdays, so make sure you..."

Lungani Nzuzo Mngadi

"Great restaurant. Aesthetically pleasing, good food and variety of drinks. Our waiter was top notch and was able to make us overcome the challenges..."

Andile Makhanya

"We love the vibe here. It is a place where we catch up on what it is to be urban. The patrons, the pedestrians passing by. The music, the food and..."

Mike Forsyth

"Great food. Great atmosphere. We had a great..."

Snegugu Zandamela

"Awesome service , we had the most polite waiter . The manager was also so down to earth , the atmosphere was really nice and set up outstanding. Will..."

Marlin Malyon

"It was amazing, the food and the platters where filling and delicious. The drinks are either refreshing or delightful. I went there after 6 so I had..."

Muffinpie

"Great Atmosphere! Definitely vibey & upbeat! Barmen are professional & friendly 👌 Menu is abit limited… I would say this is where you go to..."

Josh The Playa

"Staff is so lovely and the drinks are..."

zanokuhle gigaba

"We were in town and not sure where to go on the famous McCausland avenue, the vibe at 14 attracted us, there was a DJ mixiing at the door and we had..."

Ernestine Paton

"Classy restaurant on the top layer but really a pickup club..... I always make new friends here.... my favorite place in..."

GMT travels

"Excellent service by the waiter his name was Ayanda M if I am not mistaken. The food was okay, loved their hot chocolate. The place is really..."

Yoliswa L

"The place is amazingly clean, relaxing and in good spot. You can visit alone to have a peace of mind, and you can also visit with friends and..."

Lungelo Mathabela

"Great food and lovely restaurant. It can get really hot so sit on the outside section to catch a breeze and enjoy people watching. The food is..."

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