This place is a hidden gem... Every time I have been there, the pizzas have been spot on, thin paper crust and very tasty.... Good wine selection and great pasta portions.
What a treat. What an absolute treat, truly authentic and fresh.
Had the Veal Ravioli, Blue Crab pasta & their incredible semi-paella inspired pasta ft. Some divine sausage.
Their panacota is die for! And they carry Limon Cielo - what a fantastic afternoon. Such a great setting, who would have thought... a parking lot would set the scene.
And wow, the crowd. Everyone attending is friendly, warm and welcoming. First time I’ve ever experienced that.
I am always looking for Italian Restaurants which set themselves above the average, menu varied and has specials which are great , venue could not be more unassuming, a parking lot , got to visit again to try another pasta 😃
What a divine little restaurant! Set in the parking lot of a block of flats in Craighall Park. We had the blue crab starter (so delicious, we forgot to take pictures) pizzas for mains, and tiramisu for dessert. The food was delicious and well prepared. The coffee was good too! We will definitely be back!
Small restaurant set in the courtyard of an apartment building. Not the best ambience as some of the seats are in the parking lot however the food more than makes up for it. The mushroom risotto is delicious and not too stodgy as some risottos can be. It’s also packed with mushrooms. The chocolate mousse is a generous portion and is light and airy. Perfect end to a heavy dinner.
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While we’ve known about the little tucked away Shepherd’s Market square for years, for some reason we’ve only recently ventured in and tried out the three restaurants. It was a spur of the moment decision to try Moda one evening after a movie.
We arrived fairly late and the restaurant was still packed and buzzing. The owner managed to squeeze us into a lonely table which was actually in the parking lot, we didn’t mind at all, it is more of a street cafe vibe than a formal restaurant.
We were served fairly promptly and ordered lasagna, pizza, Gorgonzola gnocchi, and a veal ravioli. Food arrived timeously and we tucked in.
Gnocchi was delicious and a definite highlight. It is however a very rich dish and personally I wouldn’t be able to finish the plate The few mouthfuls I wrestled from my wife were good enough for me. I reckon it could easily be shared between two people together with a salad although she demolished the plate.
The ravioli was also good, tasty and light, not the dish for the really hungry though. Lasagna was ok, although I’ve never been impressed with lasagna in a restaurant. It was a sizable portion and sizzling hot. The large pizza had a nice thin crispy crust and just the right amount of toppings and smoked flavour.
All in all a pleasant and enjoyable meal at this little street side restaurant. Well suited for a very casual dinner with friends or family. Quirky and charming. Will definitely go back for the gnocchi alone and try out a few of the other dishes.
Starters were very ordinary, but was quite impressed with pizza and pasta! would recommend the waiter to probably learn how to pour wine better as there wasn't even room to swirl the wine to release its aroma..
Lovely relaxed restaurant with delicious food. For starters we had calamari and bruchetta. The portions were HUGE - enough to fill you for a mail meal. But really good. And then we ordered a pizza that was on special and the bacon, avo, feta pizza - both incredible. But we couldn't eat more than 2 slices because of the starters. R25 for corkage - very reasonable!
One of the most underrated restaurants in Jozi!!! Our absolute most favourite Italian place of all time!!! You always feel so at home and relaxed when you are there!!! Food 10, Service 6, Ambiance 9
Pretty decent little Italian spot, very easy to get to with lots of parking and a nice vibe. Food is good with some excellent pizza options. Service can be a bit iffy and one gets the impression they don’t have their systems full figured out. But overall a good last minute option.
Some of the best pizza in Joburg. Service is pretty consistently poor though. Would recommend them for online orders but if you're planning to sit down then be ready for a decent wait.
We had another great meal at Modas today, how ever the pasta dish I ordered had 3 pieces of thin steak, and my partners meal- the prawn. Calamari, and mussle ( x 2) muscles in the pasta probably had the least amount of seafood , the 7 muscle shells were a disguise, as they were all empty. sadly!!
Only one huge concern, the one staff member , opened a blue colored Tupperware container, at the counter while we were the only table, maybe he did not think we were watching him, he put his hand In to the bowl only to take out pieces of meat and eat it, double dipping in fact.
Rather odd.
Sorry but we are a little hesitant to visit again.
W& J
This is a fantastic, small Italian restaurant in Craighall. The food was amazing, especially the antipasto platter. The ingredients of the platter were very high quality Italian food: salami, Parma ham, parmesan cheese, gorgonzola and olives. Very nice chilled atmosphere with secure parking.
Great find and I love that it's hidden away. The place has been going for years and what I love is that it's consistent. Given that they tend to overcook the pasta a bit. Ingredients are always fresh and the pizza is great.
Cosy spot and I love it. The food had been amazing on 2 occasions. The waitress is kind and welcoming. Great spot to relax and take it easy.
A very unpretentious place. The food is better than the place looks. A good spot for Italian food without any of the fuss. The Mushroom Risotto was well made and hit the spot.
I like this place. Pizzas are excellent. Thin crust, generous toppings, baked perfectly, with a reasonable price.
I don't think you can find a better thin crust pizza anywhere in the northern suburbs.
Added bonus is that if you are getting take out for the family there is a soul souvlaki next door and a Chinese take away next to that. You can cater for everyone's ( ok almost) taste in one stop.
Tasty, good service, value for money, local real Italian. Healthy portions. We will be back soon !!
Great food in an awesome atmosphere, owner is hands on and will most probably have one of the most interesting conversations of your life with you
Great pizza. Had an Italiano - thin crispy base, perfect amount of toppings. Super tasty. 5/5.
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