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Review Calisto's - Johannesburg

Rochelle Mohanlall
4 stars as there's always room for improvement. My mum and I went for the cheese wheel experience, and it was very different. We enjoyed it. The only advice I have is not to eat anything else as the pasta is extremely filling. Also, don't order any extras for the pasta unless you really want to. We had peppers, olives, and caramelized onions, and whilst it was amazing, it wasn't needed as the pasta had a rich cheese flavour and it comes with tomatoes and spring onion. Definitely try their Flatbreads and stay away from their mocktails 😅 not the best at all. Service wasn't the best , waitress was friendly but I think being in a busy environment perhaps needs more staff as it took a long time to get our waitresses attention and a couple times, things were forgotten or just incorrect but honestly, cannot fault her peoples skills. We did wait a while for our turn with the cheese wheel yet they advised us to come at 6pm. Ours happened just after 7pm, so perhaps a better booking structure so people who are there at certain times don't have to wait too long. Will definitely go back for another try🙂
Ben Schutte
Food and atmosphere was great! Nice cocktail 241 daily from 12h to 18h.
kristen fourie
Food portions were a tad small. Delicious food though and great drinks. We spent hours here having drinks and watching the people of Linden living their lives. Definitely a good and cozy spot worth visiting.
Melissa Griesel
If you’re looking for something a little different then this spot is right up your alley. With a Tex-Mex and Asian inspired fusion dishes to choose from. The baked cheese dish with chorizo was incredible. Great burgers and ice cold beer on tap. Nice spot for a lovely meal or just a drink with friends. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Thanks! We will be calling soon.
Deon Erasmus
Had a very nice experience at Choo Choo waiters service was on point. Food was delicious. Sunday has a 2 for one cocktail special. We had 8 cocktails total, two other different drinks 5 mains for under R1000.00. I call that a bargain of note. Thank you to the staff that made my wife's birthday feel special. Will try the chees wheel on a Wednesday sounds fantastic. Will visit again. Thanks again.
Matthew Neilon
We had the cheese wheel pasta dish thing. Great to have the food being prepared in that manner, and the way chef explained the process, concept and history really rounded out the experience.
Carmelita Ripepi Goliath
My second visit and it was fun. Great vibe, lovely food, economically viable with exceptional service.
Lara Lolla
We had the wine pairing and food, last night and it was fantastic! The four courses served were delicious and the wines complemented each dish perfectly. The service and personal attention, even from getting out of the car in the pouring rain and being escorted into the restaurant under an umbrella to our fantastic waitress, greeting the chef and and personal congratulations from the owner, the evening was stunning. Thank you Choo Choo Junction.
Juzelle Venter
Such a lovely restaurant, the lava cake is amazing, flatbread is delicious, cocktails are well combined. Our waiter, Godfrey was God sent. Amazing human. Loved the whole experience
Matt Jardine
It's a bar/resturant, but more of a restaurant than a bar. Good vibes, nice atmosphere. Parking is on the street, and there are car guards. Food is ok. Good place to meet up with a group of friends.
TK
Finally got to try the flaming cheese wheel that happens on Wednesdays. Restaurant has a lovely warm atmosphere. Waiter was very friendly. The owner presents the flaming cheese wheel with a full explanation. The pasta was very yummy and my daughter loved the display and the pasta. She even had 2nds. They host theme evenings of different countries and make a full course meal of the country they choose from state to dessert, and I would love to go back to try that. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Vivek Mooruth
Awesome: a steampunk themed restaurant. They have a global cuisine menu. A novel drinks menu (a whole section of absinthe cocktails). Friendly and attentive staff. We opted for the restaurant week Asian menu. Lovely ideas but I felt the mains were too sweet and lead to unbalanced dishes. And I found no relief in the too sweet desserts that followed. Their pizzas were popular but there was a surreal moment when 3 tables were all grinding pepper and salt on their pizzas.
Barbara Roux (barbsthatjoburggirl)
Was an amazing experience. We did the cheese wheel experience on a Wednesday night and the owner did it for us so we were able to chat with her and see the love and passion she has for the food they create and server. A must try.
Andrew Moura
What a wonderful experience. Tastes of the world happen here on a Wednesday with 4 course meals. They differ all the time and you can taste the world. Friendly vibe hidden in Linden, Johannesburg. Take the time to visit this place you won't be dissappointed in the food, the drink and the atmosphere. See you all again soon again and again and again.
Anne Karatzas
We went especially to try out the Cheese wheel. Definitely a unique experience. Pasta was tasty with extra toppings to order as per individual taste preferences. Definitely a must. I loved my chili cocktail with "horns "
Thomas Meyer
Awesome food in an interesting setting. Good variety of dishes presented in a unique way. Well recommended. They also run daily specials so we’ll probably be back some time.
Hlobisile khumalo
Themby recommended that I visit the restaurant because it serves delicious food. She might be employed there, I think. Both the ambiance and the food were outstanding. Fantastic mocktails are offered by the establishment. My friends and I went and had pizza.
Nazzer Bm
Lovely vegetarian nachos that we shared as a starter. Has to get doggy bags for mains of flat bread and calamari. All delish and their coctails special was the cheery on the top
Shulka Mohabir
This restaurant is always a fun night out. They have themed nights every month and twice a week they make pasta from a flaming cheese wheel. The menu is made up of all different flavors and specialities from all over the world. The food is fantastic. I recommend the flat bread, my favourite is the double Dutch flat bread.
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