Calisto's

Calisto's, Johannesburg Shop 13 Central Road - Johannesburg

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European
• Portuguese
• Pizza

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83
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Based on 754 ratings and reviews
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Last update on 10/12/2023
4,0
10 Reviews
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Last update on 19/12/2023
4,2
624 Reviews
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Last update on 11/04/2020
4,3
6 Reviews
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Last update on 07/10/2020
4,0
54 Reviews

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Raichi Pianahama5%
+3.5
Nice food. Better than adegas according to me. The rosebank calistos branch is the better one though. .
Oct 24, 2017
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Sara Essop
+4
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Fordsburg. Although they specialise in Portuguese cuisine, the menu is quite diverse. The restaurant is spacious and has a pleasant ambiance. The food is good, especially the steaks, spicy chicken and pizzas.
May 04, 2017
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Food Man
+4
Read in full. At first they messed up the order with the sides and the food came cold, but the manager speedily came to the rescue and sorted out our side orders and made a fresh hot steak in record time. The food was great and the service too. Well done and definitely worth a visit.
Apr 28, 2017
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Sana
+5
Food is always delicious. We have tried everything. Steak. Prawns. Fish. Calamari. Chicken. All yummy. Restaurant is kid friendly (no play area though) . Very affordable.
Apr 05, 2017
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Muahzim Bapoo
+4
Unexpected great food. Venue was very hot and cramped even though the aircon was on. Almost left after being seated due to discomfort (heat and seats not that comfy). Managed to sit nearer to the aircon by request and when the food arrived we were very happy. I had the chicken schnitzel which was great. The pasta was cery plain and my son enjoyed that more than we did.
Jan 29, 2017
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Rameez Khan
+4.5
I had the second best steak of my life at this joint. And the best steak in South Africa. Oven baked and seared to medium perfection. Highly recommended!
Sep 04, 2016
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Suhail Timol
+5
Went here for my birthday, best halaal prawns in Jozi. Perfect for family outings. Their steak is not to bad either. Nice vibrant atmosphere any day of the week.

Their desserts are basic but will made with a large variety of flavored ice creams and milkshakes

May 31, 2016
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Neal
+4
Super service! Very attentive waiter. The food above average. Would have like a bigger variety of condiments, though. Still I will be back!!!
Feb 06, 2016
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Nasreen Rasool
+4
My family went there for a birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! We had platters with a combination of chicken, steak, prawns, rice and chips. The food had a Portuguese flavor which was very different from the usual food we have. There were about 30 of us but the service was great. The waiters were friendly and welcoming:) I definitely suggest try this place out.
Jan 06, 2016
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Saaleha Bhamjee
+3.5
Calisto's is one of the last Fordsburg restaurants where good food still happens. Always. A word of advice though: If you're a few people, all having prawns, have them plate each serving separately, since the chafing dish containing everyone's prawns at once will arrive with a single serving of rice for everyone. A bit of a cheat, methinks.

The waiter tonight wasn't great which is what brought down the overall rating. Food arrived before plates. Wet wipes never found the table. That sort of thing. But the prawns were succulent, the rice was fluffy and the chips were nice and crispy. I'd give the mocktails a miss though. Their nojito is a sad sad thing.

P.S. on the downside, Calisto's adds a standard 10% of bill to the final cost which is a bit of a disincentive to providing good service. So tipping is not at the discretion of the patron.
Jan 03, 2016
5
Sbusiso Dube
+5
Calistos Portuguese Restaurant in fordburg it's a place to be more love from the waiter's management delicious food .... prawns... chicken...steak.... pizza everything it's juc beautiful ...... service from waiter's it's on top
5
Ravi Kiran Reddy Kastala
+5
It's a nice place to have good prawns and fish. The staff is friendly and hospitable. Food is worth tasting. It's simple, and delicious. Parking can be a bit of an issue if you are not used to Fordsburg. Be careful where you park your vehicle and ensure you are safe.
5
Waseela Essop
+5
Absolutely love the food here. The wait staff are also amazing. Super friendly. Great attitudes, great atmosphere and great food. Only thing that's missing is a nice play area for the kids.
5
Nisa Smith
+5
Love Calistos always...Darlington the waiter very helpful ..anything on da menu is Devine very tasty ..
5
Zainab makda
+5
Enjoyed a wonderful ambiance in the newly revamped restaurant- beautiful design, great look. Food was divine and well priced with decent waiting time. Fast and friendly service, a definite recommend!
5
JOE BHAMJEE
+5
Excellent food and service. Really happy decor is brighter. Hoosen the owner is very pro active and always very helpful. Staff always great . Just a shame area is no longer that nice...Portuguese cuisine @ best.....all seafood and chicken is excellent.
4
Muhammad Kaloo
+4
Great food and service. However, I always feel that Calisto's is missing a few items on their menu (not a problem with this branch, of course, Calisto's in general.) Oh yes, forgot to mention that the place was recently revamped - looks great!
5
Sibusiso Dube
+5
Beautiful place💯 with Good people 😊around you.. When you visit the place... I high✋ recommend.. ❤️
5
Zainab Cader
+5
Great service and the food is always impeccable. There is a nice variety to choose from and the food never disappoints.
4
aamir darsot
+4
One of my favourite Restaurant in Fordsburg It Has the best menu with many offerings like Seafood,Pastas,Steak,Lamb and Chicken lovely try it when you in town. Recently it has been Revamped with new looks and it looks amazing out side dining.

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Now Open
Monday:
10:30 - 21:00
Tuesday:
10:30 - 21:00
Wednesday:
10:30 - 21:00
Thursday:
10:30 - 21:00
Friday:
11:30 - 22:00
Saturday:
10:30 - 22:00
Sunday:
10:30 - 21:00

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