Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Little Italy

76/100 (767 ratings)

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"A little hidden gem in the south of Johannesburg. They have a very big menu. We definitely have to go back to try the rest of it. Staff are very..."

Jen & Row

"The welcome was warm and very friendly. Our waiter Talent was absolutely marvelous.We had calamari and mushroom starters - both..."

Kotie Davies

"Food was great. Prices are reasonable. Good portions. Atmosphere and set up was family friendly and vibey too. Service was ok. Definitely going back..."

Jacquilene Padiachi

"Excellent food, excellent service... Love their pizzas', pastas', steaks, chicken, basically everything on the menu, is done very well, Eden is the..."

Marilyn Mathura

"We took the family out for a mother's day lunch. The restuarant was full with tables of family and extended families. Our waiters Wisdom and..."

Smo

"First time visit and had a pleasant experience. The ambience is nice and has a welcoming feeling. I was impressed by the menu offering and the..."

Sailesh Naran

"After a long day at gold reef, my friends and I decided to go to Little Italy. Before Saturday I had never heard of the restaurant before. It is very..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"Stellar experience. Loving the AWSOME time we had. Thanks a Million guys!!!!! Reccommending your spot to all. What a special night.Bianca..."

Tanya

"A great family restaurant with an ambience to suit most all tastes. Great variety in ambience from inside out, large range of dishes to cater for..."

HungryWeds

"This place has a good relaxing vibe. Not too noisey. The service was a bit below average and the food took a bit of a while to arrive. BUT..."

Tyrelle Chetty

"Had a birthday celebration there. The food was amazing, excellent service and friendly waiters. All that bothered me is the space between tables, had..."

Efcee

"Awesome restaurant. Such a huge menu with a large variety of options. The pizza and pasta are a winner. Only negative is the dessert options which..."

Justin Faill

"Delicious food,great service only bummer was that the food took a tad longer than expected, but we'll worth the wait.Great ambience. Would..."

Riley Osiris

"Awesome restaurant, food was delicious, very generous portion sizes. Actually got full on the starter, Meze platter for 4, satisfied my family of 4...."

Tyrel Govender

"Food is always good. Service can be slow at times but worth the wait. The chicken is the best in JHB. Done Moçambique style. The Pizza's menu has a..."

LUIS PIRES

"Food is always great and service is just as good. They are flexible and will customise the food they serve. Always a pleasure going there and never a..."

HirenK

"Little Italy is known for its mouth - watering Italian food. The restaurant is well spread out to accommodate many people with different needs..."

Nikita Daya

"This place is great, nice vibe- very chilled, there's ample space though it can get very noisy. The food is really good, the menu has a variety of..."

Rashmi Gosai

"Carol Ceecee Phakade oh but I never get bored of this restaurant it's become my home away from home 😅...today I tried the peri peri half chicken n..."

Kutlwano Mphati

"The place is kind of falling apart and needs a bit of a revamp. But the food is awesome and the vibe is nice especially in the outside area. A must..."

Shanay O'Brien

"Nice place to get together with a few friends! Little Italy never disappoints... Pizza is amazing, service is great, not to mention the free..."

Chantelle Diane Sikic

"A comfortable environment with home style Italian and Portuguese food. The outside area is also ideal for private functions. This place is a..."

Bianca Sue Pohlmann

"What a find! I had lunch at Little Italy yesterday with my mom and brother. I absolutely love Portuguese food and my mom and brother love Italian, so..."

Gina Pavkovich

"Carbonara. The best damn carbonara in Joburg! I love this place because they make great food and they keep the ambiance that makes the south of..."

Zweli B Mbhele

"Fine I dine here almost every second week but I actually enjoyed this meal .this time i got to try something different cause I normally order pasta..."

Carol Ceecee Phakade

"Hello Little Italy... I'm coming back for a taste of your pizza. This is a nice spot in the South to go out with a group of friends for some Italian..."

Gugu Zwane

"Friday nights, south of johannesburg under seige of loadshedding- favourite hotspot comes to mind, a family run Portuguese and Italian restaurant in..."

Cara May

"Little Italy, definitely a spot that would surprise you in a pleasing way.At first glance, one would be quite skeptical, but as soon as you..."

Jay

"This #hiddenGem is located in a small area in the south of jhb. Really really good peri peri chicken and prawns. I do love my chicken..."

Heena Ramjee

"Little italy is a hidden gem in my opinion, the pizza is amazing, the staff are all friendly and happy to help, they even gave my daughter some pizza..."

Bianca Heide

"Great food, good service and competitive prices. Flavours are excellent. General vibe is awesome. Make a reservation, you won't regret..."

Sudhir Maharaj

"What a stunning eatery especially on a Sunday afternoon! Live music with an excellent entertaining band and an atmosphere to lift the bleakest..."

Bonita Brider

"This restaurant came recommended by the bf's colleague, so we decided to try it out on a Saturday afternoon.It's a huge restaurant with a wood..."

Jess (jesska.co.za)

"Always satisfying to have dinner here.Never seams to disappoint me, the best affordable Italian/Portuguese restaurant at the moment by..."

Christopher Carr

"Good food, good service, good company! What more could we ask for? From our first telephonic encounter with Carlo, the Manager, to meeting him and..."

Mirinda Francis

"Amazing sushi. Great service for eat in and take away. This restaurant has a great atmosphere and takes so much pride in their food. No lack of..."

Megan Van Der Merwe

"Top top food, medium steak with prawns, perfectly done with fresh veggies. Service was brilliant and prompt.The hot sauce is to die for! Guess I'll..."

Kuben Moodliar

"I'm having a quiet Saturday lunch alone at a recommended suburban joint. This venue is worth a visit as it serves both Italian and Portuguese food. I..."

Dips Naik

"Fabulous food., incredible service!! I will certainly go back. Stanford and Winnie were the kind of professional that us often sorely missing at..."

Subethri Naidoo

"Amazing food and service!!! Visited this establishment on two occasions and it was really good on both times!! It's a great spot for all..."

Ashlynn Maynard

"Love this place, the owners are amazing, great ambiance especially for young people. Good food, drinks and hookah.. can't get enough.. ..."

Natalie Lebea

"One of the best restaurants in Johannesburg! Big on family, food & service! Having my engagement there and couldn't be more happier about my choice!..."

Megan Fay Wallace

"Nice relaxed atmosphere... nice spot for kids..We went here for a kids bday lunch and even though the booking was made in advance.. and we..."

Chantal

"I was first introduced to Little Italy by a friend who's dad is good friends with the owner of Little Italy. We came here one evening for a..."

Aliaksandra

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Sonja Froneman

"Little Italy is a great place to meet on Fridays after work for some drinks and dinner. Victor being our waiter is so accommodating and well served! ..."

Kelsey Spykerman

"Very nice place to relax after work or on the weekend. Food is great, staff are pleasant. Place is clean. Wide variety of Portuguese food. Love the..."

Kayleen Naidoo

"We were served by Eden and I will say this, OUTSTANDING service on his part!! The actual restaurant is lovely, nice and relaxed. The food is so yummy..."

Siobhan Lowe

"Food is great and well priced. Service has always been good as..."

Hiren Karshan

"Good pizza - a bit undercooked though (I was brought a Regina when I ordered a Hawaiian). Could be quite nice to go there at night as very quiet..."

Louise Impey

"Little Italy is the most amazing place. Best customer service and the most delicious food. Really love the peri peri chicken, chips and sushi!!!!..."

Shivani Jagjivan

"Pleasant family restaurant using a combination of Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Saw at least two large pizza ovens and many cars on a quiet..."

Darryl Soal

"Chicken and prawns always good. Order with extra..."

Kimesh Dajee

"Lively place especially during soccer games. They allow hooka pipes in their smoking area. They also have a big screen. Chicken and prawns are really..."

Kimesh Dajee

"Food is great, service good and very pleasant atmosphere...."

Marianne Pienaar

"Some of the best pizza in the South. Great specials. Live entertainment on occasion. A very nice spot to chill out with your family and even caters..."

Keenan Naidoo

"Warm place to be, good..."

Khathutshelo Netshitungulu

"Great food as always. Lovely venue only down side is we were there for lunch and thier sushi chef was not there to give us our desired..."

Tiaan Jacobs

"Good food but slow service because it probably takes time to make good..."

Sugan Moodley

"Inside and outside seating, pleasant atmosphere with great Portuguese and Italian food. Kiddies corner. They also cater for functions. Safe parking..."

Estelle Peetz

Col'cacchio Atholl (halaal)

72/100 (508 ratings)

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"This was my first experience of the Col Cacchio franchise so I didn't know what to expect but boy was I not disappointed. We were a family of 5 so we..."

Good Food Junkie

"I'm a Col'Cacchios fan and this one didn't disappoint on the first sampling. Great service as per brand norm. This time tried the current "celebrity..."

Vinodhan Selvarajalu

"I’d been hearing about Col’Cacchio’s food for years but had never eaten there – because there were no halaal stores. A few months ago, the..."

Sara Essop

"Pizza and pastas are delicious with chocolate milkshake. Service is good and nice people who serve and very nice location and I want to come..."

Gabriella Rosen

"Halaal friendly owned Col cacchio that recently became Halaal. Food was good but not the greatest as the pizza dough was slightly under and not..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Everything was great. Ordered margerita,moghul which is an indian style that had butter chicken and fried onion ,inferno which is the prawn one ,the..."

Shaakira Wadia

"Col'cacchio absolutely divine. Best Pizza, best pasta 😋😋😋 Love that they have a kids menu. Kids are given pizza dough to roll and a few..."

Sadia Kara- Khan

"I love col'cacchio's pizzas and this specific branch is my favourite. We're often here and have never been disappointed. They use good quality..."

Ramani

"I often came here before I became vegan, it was always good.Now that I'm vegan, I've tried many vegan alternatives to pizza but it's all been..."

Jessica Van Der Berg

"Love the pizza and love the location. I wish they delivered to Killarney. I order over the phone and have to collect...mission and a half. Alas I..."

Nozishada

"I got the most delicious pizza from this Col'Cacchios. Super generous with the toppings and really speedy for me to pick up the pizza as a takeaway...."

Zoe Lansdell

"I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this Col'Cacchio branch. The food and service were both really great. We ordered the Romagnola and The Moghul. The..."

Neelaм

"The Banting pizzas at Col' Cacchio are really brilliant. My personal favorite is the Nacho Libre. The Banting pizzas even come with a side salad...."

Kyla Meyerson

"Pizza is always brilliant quality and staff are friendly and welcoming. I order regularly for collection and am never disappointed - highly..."

George Karamitsos

"Probably the best chain pizza restaurant in South Africa. The quality of ingredients and the combination of flavours enhance your tasting experience...."

FoodloverJHB

"The food was really outstanding today.Came here for Father's Day and they exceeded my expectations Will def be returning here.Had..."

Dean Jared Sacher

"Always a good choice whether taking away or sitting down. Staff are always friendly, and you can order sushi from the Restuarant next door which is..."

Rich Torlage

"We've been wanting to try out some of the restaurants at Blu Bird for a while and opted for Col Cacchios for a late dinner after work. I ordered the..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Very poor service when under pressure. It's still the same Col'Cacchio taste that you know and love with a butter taste of disappointment at the end...."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"Loved the vibe in the family restaurant Col'Cacchio's pizzeria in the little Blu Bird shopping centre. I don't have kids but it was so cute to see..."

Inge Nefdt

"Had really good service, the lady was very friendly and the manager very accommodating. Seated us away from noisy kids! Had a very delicious pizza,..."

Nicoletta Maraschin

"Laid back family friendly pizza joint. Don't expect Pizza Express but it's def not dodgy. Usually busy with a decent vibe. If you're a kid..."

Gareth Bladon

"One of the better upmarket pizza franchises in South Africa. The Blu Bird outlet has been my most frequented Col Cacchio. The pizzas are delicious..."

Epicurean Republic

"Incredible service: great food that radiates with freshness! Our waiter was so sweet and informative and really added to the homely environment...."

Eleni

"This restuarant has a nice spot in BluBird and their pizza is not bad at all. The ingredients they use is fresh from the salads to the pizza and..."

Gary Greenberg

"As always this restaurant never disappoints. I went to Col'caccios on Sunday evening with my family and we were treated very well. The service was..."

Nirusha Ramla

"Ive been there a few times and we normally get company lunch from there as the service and quality is great... Generally. My latest experience was..."

Michele Francesco Grech-Cumbo

"We're regulars and for a good reason. The food is consistently great whether it be the amazing pizzas or anything else I've tried for that matter. A..."

Nick Rumpelt

"Reallyy enjoyed this place, homely and exquisite painting on the wall. I love how we can order half pizzas, it's a real treat. My..."

Heena Ramjee

"Very good service waitress was very friendly and accommodating... We were even allowed to order a little sushi starter from next door. The pizza we..."

Kelsey Spykerman

"Really enjoy this branch of Col'cacchio. Always experience great service and consistently delicious pizzas. There's ample variety, with half n half..."

Bhavya Rama

"2 minds about this place. Service was not so great but they do an amazing Eaton mess meringue dessert. That was the highlight. We opted for the..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"This place sways between good and bad service but it's tolerable because the food has always been great and they are super with my young nephews...."

Jodene Shaer

"They have recently introduced a banting pizza on the menu. It was excellent and highly recommended for anyone who is banting. Overall good service..."

Kevin Shames

"I ate lunch here today and sat outside. Was a lovely setting. Our waiter, Lucky, was very helpful and friendly and knew the menu. I had the caesar..."

Ashley Walker

"The family rescue place ! We have sat and taken take-aways here for past 2 years. Good is great, staff friendly and efficient, and never lets you..."

Ntlai Mosiah

"Still my BEST place for pizza! Light bases with delicious, fresh toppings. And, if you are in the mood for something healthier, the salads are..."

Danielle Guard Collier

"Went to Col' Cacchio as part of our year-end function and one thing can be said for them, they are consistently provide delicious pizza that stands..."

Ricky Ferreira

"Keen for some delicious Italian food in Joburg? Visit Col'Cacchio in the BluBird Shopping Centre, you won't be disappointed.Having heard..."

Aliaksandra

"I went to this Col' Cacchio for a birthday party. The restaurant wasn't really that busy for a Saturday night. The atmosphere was still buzzing and..."

Ryno

"I like Col'Cacchio's in any location, but the service at the BluBird Shopping Centre is outstanding. I brought my 3 year old son, and the waiter went..."

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