Pizza cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Riverside Caffe & Bistro

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"One of my favourite places to eat love the calamari, great menu, friendly staff and hands on owners- also the most divine Russian kiss chocolate cake..."

Marcel de Villiers

"Eaten here too many times to remember. Always perfect. Amazing gfood, quick service, good portions - never ever disappointing..."

Lorraine Corcoran

"Loved every bite. Friendly service and attentive definitely coming back with my..."

Pamela Mashiko Ramagaga

"Always so consistent, great restaurant..."

Dean Jared Sacher

"Riverside cafe is a fairly regular takeaway spot for us! The food is delicious (we love their pizzas) and have never been disappointed. The main..."

Gina Marketos

"Another excellent meal and experience at Riverside Caffe & Bistro. My wife and I popped in for a nibble and some cocktails. The place was fully..."

Craig Paul

"A very nice bistro that I have been going to since the very beginning. The haloumi pasta with napoletana sauce is what I order every time. Their..."

Tally Leach

"Awesome yummy food with friendly service. A great Milano breakfast: spinach, asparagus, hollandaise source, eggs, Parmesan shavings. My 12 year..."

Glen Mollink

"Went for lunch on a busy sunny Saturday when the place was buzzing. It made for a great 'pavement' cafe experience. I enjoyed the laid back vibe - it..."

Gareth Bladon

"Avo and croissant Simple, easy and great. Thanks for the consistent service and food quality. Always a pleasure popping..."

Foody Doodle

"I've had breakfasts here a few times, always delicious, plenty to choose from and I've always had good service. Food servings are huge! Never left..."

Tarryn Armist

"Maybe one of the better chicken prego's I have ever had, a little bit pricey, but I suppose the size is definitely value for money, the sauce on the..."

Trevez Mcfc Jacobs

"Consistently good. Always busy and bustling. Nice and warm inside in winter and cool outside in summer. Steak salad with feta is great for a lunch..."

Divan Van Der Merwe

"Look i can see that this place have massive potential but they lack execution. First of all the table that we booked werent set up so we had to wait,..."

Philip Goosen

"I can't believe that I haven't been here. It's a classic restaurant and it's yummy. Simple and bistro type menu, portions are generously sized and..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Staple part of Riverside shopping centre, great for breakfast - I had the traditional breakfast - perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon done as per..."

Abigail Keene

"It's in a modern complex and easily accessible. Slightly cramped inside but not totally uncomfortable. Service was above average. Our drinks came..."

Heidi Bantam

"At every visit, the food had been divine. Their salads are fresh and yummy. Others with me have had chicken livers and said it's one of the best..."

Jen Cohen

"Often pop in here for a meal. Service always excellent regardless of how busy they are. Hands on management and amazing food whether it be breakfast,..."

Heidi Mitchell

"Really nice spot with a range of good food. I can recommend their Prego roll, calamari and the calamari and bacon pizza. These dishes all have their..."

Ryan Whittaker

"Great restaurant with great service from the waiters who have been there a while. Food is always good. Tends to be on the more expensive side though..."

The Cutlery Chronicles

"Just great! excellent choice for a quality breaky or casual dinner. The menu is old school and nothing overly fancy or compllicated. They are sure to..."

Food Man

"The Riverside Café is a nice place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. A feeling of home is felt as soon as you walk in due to the waiters being..."

Sandanyoka

"Favourite meeting place. I have tried most of the dishes and would recommend them all. Family run with hosts chatting to patrons, there is always..."

Jane Clarke

"We eat here very often and have many different dishes - apart from one or two, everything else on their menu is brilliant - the salads and pastas are..."

Justin Kretzmar

"Riverside Caffe & Bistro was a convenience stop for me - I had time to kill and they had free wifi, so it was simple. I didn't expect much, but I was..."

Bryan Vally

"Great service here, love the Frittata options, very tasty, breakfast menu ends at 12 but the manager was kind enough to allow my friend and i to have..."

Charneel Du Preez

"The pasta Butternut Agnalotti and sweet potato gnocchi are delicious. The dessert Russian Cake is yummy and covered in bar one sauce. The food is..."

Jozie Foodie

"Relaxed environment with good food choices. Given that we are vegetarians, we found options little limited. Overall a good brunch place. Took little..."

Mitesh Popat

"My boyfriend and I were referred to Riverside Cafe on Saturday night by another restaurant owner, which in my book says a lot for the quality of..."

Robyn Ford

"Thank you so much for making my chicken livers so perfectly! Just the pure fact that as a starter it was filling enough for a lunch, was absolutely..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"Great quality at a fair price. Had the eggs augratin with came with a larger than expected helping of fries and good coffee. Will look at it as an..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Great spot for breakfast, was there with a large group and the service was great despite the sizeof the group. I had the smoked salmon and avo on..."

Theresa Van Rooyen

"We stopped by this morning for some coffee and breakfast. Their cappuccinos were good and the fresh orange juice was amazing. For breakfast I had the..."

Jolene

"Grabbed lunch at Riverside Caffe on a whim and we were treated to some really tasty food. My boyfriend and I tried the BBC and Mexican burgers which..."

Emily Smith

"Amazing little bistro in Bryanston. Apparently everything on the menu is fantastic, but I can confirm that the pizzas are! Good service, nice..."

Smelly Celly

"Lovely spot in Bryanston with a menu that suits most tastebuds and preferences. The calamari is a win as well as the pizzas and prego - if you like..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"The perfectly place to meet friends for lunch or to go have a nice easy dinner. Good wine list and very good food. Surprisingly one of the best..."

Neil Smith

"This is as good as it gets, for an outstanding breakfast. Love the setting of this restaurant it's one that you are not looking on to the car park..."

Ursula Van Rooyen

"Had another great lunch in between seeing clients and always is good. I had the fillet baguette which is great. They also make the best bar-one sauce..."

Tracey Felicidade Jones

"A little sunset... A few deserved drinkies... And now to devour some delicious foods... The perfect way too end the day that seems the be delivering..."

Eugene Swart

"A popular local suburban venue , seems to have recovered from the renovations and have nice outside area , I like the breakfast menu and lunch good..."

Owen Tennant

"Great little restaurant in Bryanston - perfect for a mid week dinner/lunch or a nice place to meet friends. Riverside Caffe has a large selection of..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Relaxed bistro with seriously huge portions. I had the salmon and avo on rye for breakfast and was surprised at the size of my meal - however for..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"Got to love a restaurant that serves calamari & fries for breakfast along with a salmon omelette. Service was as quick as the freshness of my..."

Crumbs

"What an amazing great little breakfast brunch lunch bistro. Even when busy service is quick and food quality is always good.Try either their..."

Daniel Wiggill

"Very nice for casual dining. Their portions are generous and hearty. I think they have hiked their prices too much though post centre renovation...."

Noni Demetriou

"What a fantastic restaurant. A very friendly warm welcoming atmosphere with a great vibe, the menu was very extensive and hard to choose from such a..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"The new riverside shopping centre has had a face lift and is fresh and welcoming. The riverside bistro has simple yet stylish decor perfectly suited..."

Trixie-Belle Nicolle

"Nice vibe on a Friday night, with cosy gasoline fire heater. Though being a vegetarian choices on menu is limited, one can still enjoy the Italian..."

Wendy

"I love when a restaurant is humming, always a good sign. The staff were friendly and looked after us, the food was creative and tasted awesome. We..."

Nati Celliers

"Our favourite local spot for chilled midweek dinners as well as lunches on the weekend. Service is consistently good. They have a quite an extensive..."

Lauren Leigh

"I had a lovely breakfast this morning with my partner. I had a salmon, avo & cottage cheese fritata. It was well presented. Fresh. Service was fast...."

Rachelle

"Situated next to Jacksons Food Market, this is perfect for a lazy brunch. They make the best frittatas ever, and the coffee is alway good. The place..."

Cath

"I've always had the best meals at Riverside Cafe, whether it be meat and veg or pizza and pasta. The staff are friendly and the service is great..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"I started going to Riverside when it was in Village Walk. The food and service have been consistently good. Although there are a number of..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Lovely meal and great service from Gilbert even though it was a very busy Friday night. ..."

Paul Harvey

"We were in the mood to try somewhere new for dinner and came across this bistro. The acoustics of the restaurant are shocking but that because..."

Esther Shaidi

"Loved the Milano breakfast, and what's more my poached eggs came exactly as I ordered... You'll be surprised how often restaurants get this wrong!..."

Lindsey Rayner

"Perhaps unfair to rate without eating there but meet some business colleagues for drinks. Very convivial atmosphere.Good service They left us to..."

Trevor

"A regular family hang-out for kids, friends and parents. We have enjoyed family meals here for years. Consistent cuisine and excellent service. ..."

Julia Howie

"We had a lovely lunch on a Saturday. Our waiter was helpful and friendly. The haloumi ravioli was divine! Great fish too. Quite a few healthier..."

Marika_Mav

"A local favourite for breakfast and lunch. Warm and relaxed atmosphere. Nice pet-friendly outdoor area. Always good, personal service. Consistently..."

Moira

"Breakfast after parkrun has never been this good. Lately we've taken a liking to poached eggs and here they make them good! The outside setting is..."

Jaco Jansen

"One of my local favourites, a tad expensive, but good food! Service is a bit inconsistent, and wine variety minimal. But with a recent upgrade in the..."

Skye Da Silva

"I have been wanting to try out Riverside for a while now, and finally went for lunch. When I looked at the menu I initially thought it was quite..."

Sonja Offwood

"One of our favorites for family dinner. I have never had a bad meal. My favorites are the calamari and the panzerotti pastas. Although the there..."

Alison

"Casual dining with lots of cafe style dishes to choose from. I think the prices are higher than you would expect. Love the spicy chicken livers, a..."

Razmataz

"If you’re unsure on what you feel like – this is a place for everyone. You can order pizza, pasta, baguettes, salads and a great prego. The prego..."

TheVisualFox

"I went to Riverside for a breakfast and Riverside cafe and bistro is ideal for a nice breakfast and a very nice vibe to the restaurant. Nice variety..."

Kyle

"Wow, what a gem! I had the most delicious grilled calamari here! Everything tasted so great, and everyone around the table agreed! We shared a..."

Eat More!

"Awesome little spot for a quick pass by for coffee or a longer lunch affair. The iced coffee is great for a hot day. The staff are very friendly and..."

Anandie

"Great food. Very generous portions of food. Slight mishap with the sangria... Focaccia light and tasty. Salad great but dressing should be on the..."

Amesh Modi

Piza E Vino

76/100 (1808 ratings)

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"This restaurant has very tasty food and good shakes. I came here for a party with my cousins and others, and there’s a very upbeat, friendly..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Great pizza and pasta here. I had a function with a set menu and everyone enjoyed their meals. There is also a good selection of drinks and a bar..."

Kerina Isaac

"Just had your pizza for the first time through MrD. It was the best pizza i have had in a long time. Bases perfect and pavement special very..."

Jené Frost

"The staff here are always helpful and informed. I love that they have to option to swap out pasta for zucchini noodles. Good for dinner and drinks..."

Bella G

"So we’ve decided to go watch the champions league finale at Piza e vino since there was a bring screen outside where it was playing.We sat..."

Phatu Phanzu

"If you work in the arch and need quick service in your lunch hour - this is the place to go. We go here often purely based on the fact we know that..."

Taryn Kendall

"If you looking for a vegaterian meal, I highly recommend you try this Rossa Pizza with the gluten free base pizza. The flavours are amazing. Best..."

Nicole Kruger

"great place to chill. very good pasta and pizza. selection of wine also good. Wonder what happened to James Brown pizza and Melrose Arch pizzas...."

Jerome Taylor

"What a brilliant pizza , served with Freash ingredients and the services was first class. This restaurant is a unsung hero! This is the second time..."

G

"Was was there on my second visit with my lady, usual we go to the one in Rosebank. We fell in love with it all over again. Amazing service, lovely..."

Keoagile Lesejane

"2017-11-04A very nice place for business or family gathering. Stunning view, good food, nice drinks menu. I love their service, efficient and..."

Wendy

"First of all I must say that the setting is very nice, and enjoyable. Their hot chocolates are something really different and special...."

FatCake101

"Good piźza and the original Piza E Vino, a nice place for piźza if your in the area. Fresh and tasty choices of piźza with good service. Fresh..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Piza E Vino Melrose Arch is my go to pizza and craft beer place when I don't feel like cooking, as they're situated within a five minute drive from..."

Milan Philip Olivier

"The service was very good , and the food was Cooked to perfection.As a starter, we ordered parmesan wings. I must say they're one of the..."

Shushu

"What a lovely service we got ..i still cant believe it..her smile was amazing..Nobuhle was just amazing u know for a customer who is not having..."

Nyathiwitness

"04.02.2017 I've been to this branch many times before and always enjoyed it. I hadn't been back since the revamp but had booked this spot to partake..."

The Food Musketeer

"firewood oven;) we celebrated my mothers birthday & we had a fantastic time. the pizza was deliscious & the atmosphere was warm.. we will def come..."

Marco Castellani

"Such a great vibe, nice design and always amazing food. This Piza e Vino has been a firm favourite of mine for about 5 years. I have never..."

Chris Sawyer

"Fabulous pizza! Absolutely love it, crispy base, flavourful toppings...mmm! The choices on the menu are extensive and every taste and preference is..."

Kat

"Really a beautiful restaurant, with gorgeous decor and super friendly and efficient service. Absolutely love the food at Piza E Vino just find it a..."

Annie Hodes

"Props for the location and also the chatter that sounds like white noise. Food comes quick and everyone minds Their own business. Came here at 19:00..."

Treemonkey JL

"After not having pizza for ages, it was loooong overdue. Decided on this place, and glad I did. Think I was last here 2-3 years ago. Setting is great..."

Irfaan

"Not much you can say here as the name speaks for itself Pizza - good Vino - good Reasonably priced and good variety of..."

Sheryll

"The pizza is always good here and the staff are friendly. There is a warm and trendy atmosphere on the upper levels of the restaurant and you can..."

YUM

"Came here for a friends 25th lunch. Patio area is great for lounging in the afternoon sun (depending on where you sit as there is a roof) and sipping..."

Nel

"Salad very cheaplyput together with beef a tenth of what is expected for 30% more in price than their neighbours. Ambience is good and wine very well..."

Benoit Le Roy

"I am not a huge pizza person but I must mention the pizzas here. The ingredients are fresh and the crust is so thin I am convinced it has no..."

Tey Carter

"This cute little place really hit all the right notes with me. After having countless takeaway pizzas that my dad brings home from them; in a sudden..."

Gabriela Taryn Isaacs

"We were pleasantly surprised with the food at Piza e Vino. Their menu has a vide variety and the drinks menu is also good!The focaccia was thin..."

Monique Pereira

"I love that Piza E Vino have added a quaint bar section to their Melrose Arch venue. It adds a great option if your stuck in this venue and have to..."

Carel Böhmer

"Had such a great meal here last night! The pizzas were all absolutely divine and the lint chocolate fondant was one of the best I have had in a..."

Amy Lara Baxter

"Pasta should be on everyone's feel good lists // Pizza E Vino is a really cute little place to eat at. It had a fairly open seating plan, with lots..."

GOODATEATING

"Went for a friends birthday party. Although having to sit outside in the cold the food was decent. I liked the option of the paleo based pizza -..."

Shaynil Lalla

"The original Piza e Vino and this was my first time here in all these years! Stop the press lol!I have frequented the Rosebank outlet..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"Came here last night with my boyfriend and was pleasantly surprised. The pizzas were really good and well priced. All the staff and manager..."

Afra Giustizieri

"Get that mmmm-yum taste!! I dig this place - excellent fast service, superb pizza - crisp base, delectable toppings and perfect flavour combinations...."

Kat :)

"So many reviewers had a terrible time here, but I did hope for the best and was pleasantly surprised. Service, seating and food was good. Waiters and..."

LuluFromJozi

"Piza e Vino has always been a great experience, no matter which branch I've gone to. However, this particular branch really takes service to the next..."

Sarah

"Very nice setting for dinner and drinks with friends. Even though the place is huge, it does get quite full but not overly crowded. Service was a bit..."

Hang T

"We haven't come here for a while and noticed their revamp so decided to go in. The pizzas are generous and tasty,although I do find that it seems..."

Natasha Lutz

"Really yummy pizzas, had a lovely time. They made the effort to find me a blanket when I was cold! An awesome effort and really appreciate the..."

Davina Kindersley

"It was fine. I was trying to avoid having pizza so got the squid salad instead. It tasted good but the cook was a bit heavy handed with the olive..."

Kelsy Moodley

"New decor is very inviting.Service is good and attentive.Food, well the idea of eating a pizza you have never eaten is more exciting than..."

Michelle

"I really do enjoy the vibe here on the weekends, and highly recommend it if you feel like being outdoors on a hot summer's evening. It really is such..."

Nikita

"An amazing dinner once again. The asparagus starter is absolutely divine!Tony our waiter was great. Food was awesome!!! Happiness all round...."

Laura Broccardo

"We has 22 people for dinner last night, we planned to have it at Jb corner Melrose, but they wouldn't take our booking, so we moved it to Piza Vino..."

Nadine Pretorius

"The recently renovated venue offers both an outside deck and upstairs area that overlook the Melrose Arch square. All staff are very friendly. There..."

Travis

"Last night was my first visit here since they reopened after renovations. We decided to visit The Bar and were seated and asked to move as that..."

Jaynisha Patel

"The new Piza e Vino is beautiful! The managers are great. They come to your table to ask if everything is fine on a regular basis. Waiters are very..."

Elize Burger

"My daughter decided to take 20 friends to this restaurant for lunch to celebrate her 14th birthday. Patrick made the reservation for me and was..."

Deedee

"Celebrated a friend's birthday here and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The new revamped restaurant is really nice.The service is average,..."

Chantelle Le Roux

"Piza e Vino's motto is "Love & Pizza unite the world"! Piza e Vino's franchise in Melrose Arch is so far my favourite (with its stunning,..."

Lauras World

"Absolutely delicious pizza. I love it when pizza is made the classic Italian-style in a wood fire and coupled with their smooth tomato base, I could..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"I was always a fan of Piza e Vino, and now since the revamp, even bigger fan. And with the addition of The Bar area, it’s added a whole new..."

Jade Roberts

"Attentive waitron and great food!! Will always go back for the Melrose Arch Pizza or the Seafood Pasta! The revamp with the new bar area is a big..."

Mari

"Very impressed with the newly revamped Piza e Vino at Melrose Arch. The interiors look amazing and the bar section is world class. The pizza is..."

Epicurean Republic

"Some of the Coolest people and super delicious food 😍 Went there for my Birthday and got the best service and some free Wine which is always a..."

Jurica Vd Merwe

"Piza e Vino is not all about the pizza but you cannot not have a pizza when you there. When you go with a group make sure someone orders a pizza so..."

Yolleen

"Great pasta and pizza! Love the atmosphere and the nice flat thin base pizza, fresh ingedients and great menu selection. Would highly recommend for..."

Melissa Claassens

"I have been here a few times already. I love the beef boy especially with some garlic and chilli. The tandoori chicken is really good as well and you..."

Priya

"Trying to have a quick lunch in Melrose Arch on a Saturday is impossible but off to Piza e Vino we went and, magically, we managed to find a table..."

David Greenway

"The Italian stallion is amazing... and the service here is good too. The staff are friendly and chatted to our whole table before and after the meal...."

TheOne

"A really fantastic restaurant with great staff and fantastic cocktails. I love the variety of the pizzas and I am always trying something new. Would..."

Ashley Walker

"We decided to sit outside and relax to talk over lunch. The waiter was incredibly nice and we ordered some pizza which was delicious. To my delight..."

Paul Drew

"Exceptional service in a great setting! Thursday nights gets you a free upgrade from Large to Grande (extra large) pizza (excludes gluten free bases..."

Paul

"Always a great experience with a lovely staff that is friendly, quick, and efficient. The food is worth the..."

Mosa Moshabesha

"Absolutely delicious food with amazing/friendly service. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Great for date night, a family dinner or a lunch with friends...."

Erin Stuart

"The best paleo pizza base ever. I’ve always felt a little done in when ordering starch free pizza bases but not this time. We had half&half Frango..."

Quint Kloppers

"Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Heaters placed inside and outside which is great for winter. I just find the seating inside abit..."

Shamita Dahya

"The Piza e vino in groenkloof is the best! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming! Social distancing is practiced and the staff have a song..."

Oratile Sebelebele

"Good Pizza pasta burger type place. First time tried an Alfreda Pizza. Service was slow but very busy. For wheelchair people toilets are not friendly..."

John Littlefield

"Great service. Food is delicious. From starter, to main and desserts. We asked fo a heater and was granted one right away. Food come thru very quick...."

Albert Titus

"Great food and great service, the whole environment gives a calming feeling and I would recommend it for a..."

Johan Calitz

"Lovely spot to go out for lunch or dinner. The Melrose area is beautiful. The restaurant is quite big and has a nice outdoor section. Service was..."

Zan

"The drinks and food were the best and the staff was amazing ,I love it and will definitely be returning..."

Shelly Vorster

"My family was enjoy the pizza and pasta. It was load shedding but it didnt affect the taste of..."

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