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The Big Mouth

90/100 (9643 ratings)

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Tuna

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Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Mid-range

"We've been to big mouth a few times. Although I don't eat meat much, my husband loves the steak. Always tender and cooked perfectly. The sushi is..."

Aisha Moolla

"I had visited three times so far. A quite decent place to hang out. The food was delicious. The seating arrangement is not so great, can’t have a..."

Vig Raj

"My favorite place to eat at when I don't know where to eat when I'm in Sandton City. Every time i visit the place they have been consistent...."

Style Mania

"Ambience: I love how open it is, and the elegant decor.Service: We had the best waiter. Very attentive, his knowledge of the menu was..."

Motjatji Sebola

"It was a wonderful night, the only thing is the tomahawk steak could have had more flavour. Everything else was wonderful, always a favourite! Bread..."

Yanga Nkonki

"The food here is great and Gina and Nomsa gave us the best service!! Definitely going..."

Anesh Tonisi

"Been here for lunch and dinner it is a busy viby place, the menu has someting for everyone and the food is well prepaired and tastey with consistent..."

Michael Burger

"Good service. Fresh food well prepared. Highly..."

Robert

"This is quite literally my favourite spot in Sandton. Every time I am in town I make sure I go grab a bite. They have delicious cocktails..."

Phokela Selepe

"I had the pleasure of experiencing the Rugby World Cup 2019 at this chic and sleek restaurant. The menu is filled with simple dishes, their tastes..."

Forever Famished

"Fantastic sushi, great atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. Chicago rolls were outstanding, fish and chips sushi rolls not so much. Could..."

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"I really enjoyed my time here. I loved the sushi and the staff is amazing. I really recommend this place...."

Thapi

"Sunday lunch with the family at The Big Mouth was lovely. The service was great and the staff members were so friendly. We ordered the pull portion..."

Tumi

"Went for dinner last night to a place that makes probably the best calamari I’ve ever had in my life 🤤 The Big Mouth... Their sushi was..."

Bradley Ainge

"Atmosphere was great, food was awesome..."

Kerusha Chettiar

"The perfect spot for lunch on the Nelson Mandela Square. Always a good vibe, great service and amazing sushi! I’ve heard that their from the grill..."

Lauren

"Our favourite go-to restaurants. The sushi and other dishes are always so tasty. Great service as well. My favourite is definitely their fried squid..."

Rita

"I literally always recommend them to people going to Sandton , their sushi is really good and they have a good wine selection! They also have nice..."

Barend Jakobus Van Wyk

"One of my favourite sushi places. I absolutely love their Rock Shrimp Tempura Roll. The place does get quite busy so try and book beforehand or go..."

Joyce Keung

"Everything on this menu is delicious. Their sushi is amazing and probably some of the best sushi I have ever tried. Service was good. We usually hate..."

Christy Lee Edmunds

"Great sushi, the issue with the sushi is that we're forced to order like 8 pieces of the same thing from the menu. Thats a problem if you eating..."

Raichi Pianahama5%

"Every visit to the Big Mouth is always pleasurable. The staff are friendly and always on the ball. The ambiance is great too with the restaurant set..."

Lesedi

"Outstanding! I highly reccomend The Big Mouth. It is great for Lunches and Dinners with friends. Cocktails are tasty but what amazed me was the..."

Tanika Moodley

"Oh hunny, the food....Big Mouth is always busy and for good reason. From appetizers to dessert - all incredibly mouth watering.The salmon..."

Blue Jiay

"Even though the restaurant is constantly full and busy, the service is phenomenal.Great location, friendly service, delicious food... but..."

Sean William

"Excellent variety of food at reasonable prices in a lovely location. We visited onna Saturday night in which it was very busy, however service was..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Saturday night dinner on the square and Big Mouth was very busy, we had to wait at the bar for a table. After we promptly got a table, the service..."

Pashnee Naidoo

"I've been wanting to try The Big Mouth for months now, and when my husband and I were invited to a family birthday dinner, I was super..."

Tamara Reddy

"Went here yesterday for the first time and I was not disappointed. Although the sushi was a bit pricey, the taste made up for it. I ordered the..."

Nicola Spingies

"Fantastic spot for lunch and sushi. Fresh and tasty. Love the cocktail selection. It can get very busy, but worth the wait, the staff are always..."

Sonja Strauss

"The establishment, food and service excellent however paying R200 for a so called lobster roll leaves a lot to be desired. The roll was old the..."

Flemingadamson

"We ordered the rock shrimp tempura for starters and it was very tasty and fresh. You won't go wrong with ordering their sushi. For mains, my partner..."

Reenz Reviews 🇿🇦

"Great evening out to spoil someone for that special occasion. The seafood pot is excellent and well worth the price that you pay. The salmon dish was..."

Mo Say

"Always fantastic coming here!! All my zimbo friends adore it and loved having my moms birthday here ;) great dinner pre drinks and then head up..."

Kristen Joseph

"Really good quality food, exceptional exceptional exceptional desserts. Very good selection of wines. Not many vegetarian options, however I will be..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Amazing Salmon and parmesan mash and their sushi is exceptional... loved the oysters too... it was just very busy and the seating was a but..."

Katlego Serero

"I went to check this place as it is located centrally within the mall. Very strategically located, well maintained place which will attract everyones..."

YummyFood

"Book your table ahead. Ordered Seafood pasta,lamb chops & T-bone. The proportion for the seafood pasta was humongous. I couldn't finish 30% of it...."

Amrita Dhar

"Taste: Amazing king prawns, to die for!Price: well it's SANDTON City, Mandela square, so Above averageService: Very goodOverall: a..."

Terrencegrxi

"My friend and I came here and had the SUV the tacos the spicy tuna maki. The sushi was tasty although the shrimp tempura rolls did keep falling apart..."

Louise

"This place was packed on a Tuesday lunchtime. The hostess was so sweet and made sure we were comfortable with our table. We had our main waitress..."

Amy Wardle

"Ambience- 9/10Food- 8/10Service- 9/10Love this restaurant in Sandton and the vibe is really awesome, especially on a weekend.The..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Hands down, BEST steak I’ve ever had in my LIFE!Love the vibe and setting, super trendy. Service is efficient and quick...."

Nazneen Ahmed

"It's quite a high class place (even looking at the prices of dishes suggests that this is a high class place) but they delivered. The seafood pasta..."

Kimson Chan

"If you're looking for a celebration of food and to be transported to another world. Had Great service. Food is well presented and made fresh. Best..."

Shabana Mahomed

"Reservations are crucial as the restaurant is busy all the time. There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the halaal status of the..."

Uzair Essack

"The food is delicious...they have an irresistible deep friend Oreo dessert 😋. The staff is friendly and the restaurant has a buzzing ambience,..."

Zimkita Sidumo

"I absolutely love The Big Mouth. I have been here on numerous occasions, from the time this place was established and I have never been disappointed...."

Vuyokazi Qabaka

"I cannot get enough of the sushi here, easily now one of my go to spots. The SUV is a must try when you visit the Big Mouth! Went the "small plates"..."

Zinzerella

"Amazing Sushi and Cocktails. A bit pricey but well worth it. A good trendy vibe. Ideal for a date night. Would highly recommend the Chicago Sushi and..."

Simone Constançon

"The food is excellent in quality, taste and presentation. With its warm and relaxed vibe, this is a great place to dine. Recommended for South..."

Janet

"What's not to love about the Big Mouth! Excellent service and delicious food! I was a bit disappointed with my portion size for my mains (grilled..."

Tam Loves Food

"It was a busy night. Party of 3 to be seated in 20 min. We were seated in under 6 min.The food was delicious and the service slightly..."

Aarti

"The food was amazing. My go to place for sushi moving forward. I felt the restaurant set up is a bit clustered which gives minimal room for private..."

Thabang Mabala

"On every joburg visit , i eat at least twice in big mouth. Everything is excellent, the meat , the chicken , the sushi... top notch restaurant with..."

Jad Nasr

"Absolutely love coming here! TBM is great for lunch, casual dining or a relaxed night for 2. I must admit that I haven’t tried a huge variety of..."

Leish.duplessis

"One of my all time favorite restaurants ! The food is delicious and the staff are always friendly and happy to help! I would highly recommend trying..."

Kiara

"I really want to give more than 5 stars rating to this restaurant. I do not need an explanation why this restaurant is always packed. I went with my..."

Akhil Abrol

"Not only incredible sushi but amazing food throughout the entire menu.Good selection of great wine and great cocktails and a very nice location..."

Andrew Brand

"Excellent place for a date night! Very busy and yet still great service! Food comes very fast! The starters are an excellent choice. We had..."

Theodora Michaletos

"The big mouth in Sandton is a true fine dining experience. I remember trying their sushi once and it has stuck with me ever since. On my occasion I..."

Quinton Monyake

"A restaurant that offers cuisine options from East to West. Good one, not necessarily everything they serve is authentic but tastes very good. A..."

Chalapathi Rao Immidi

"5/5! Best place I’ve been for sushi! The quality of sushi was fantastic! Thick salmon pieces throughout which is a Sushi lovers dream. Also you got..."

Leanne

"Absolutely love the Big Mouth, I frequent them a lot. Their see food is great and their sushi is divine, I especially enjoy ordering their signature..."

Lily

"Being in the heart of Sandton, you look for good dining with value for money. The food was absolutely amazing, we had ordered an array of gourmet..."

Shàmai-Sassy Khan

"Everything tasted so delicious!Starter calamari,edamame beans and lovely sushi!The desserts were good too.Had the deep fried Oreo and..."

Melishni Achary

"lovely vibe and delicious sushi and steak! we will definitely be back. amazingly quick service too. we were in and out in under an hour and still..."

Shell B

"My ultimate favourite restaurant to indulge in, the quality of food is just too damn high and delicious every time 😍I still haven't..."

Mona Yao

"Best sushi in town. Also do all other meat and fish dishes exceptionally well. Service is always fast and efficient. Visit this place regularly..."

Warren Begbie

"The food and services is always consistently good here! They sushi is always delicious and fresh. We ordered the Salmon roses, salmon..."

Lisa Lumley

"This is one of my favorite places in Joburg. The sushi is fresh, filled with flavor and delicious. The service is consistently excellent. Great value..."

Amy Read

"Big Mouth has the best sushi in my opinion. We always order to share here and on the most recent trip we had dim sum, prawn tempura and salmon..."

Nadhiya

"I can see why this place is so popular amongst the local. It has a big, myriad of items menu and dellighful list of cocktails at decent prices. My..."

Hungry Ronin

"This place has seafood that rivals Koi! I love the food and service is quick. There is a large selection of fancy sushi you would not find at your..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"So, as I live down the road from Sandton city, I’m always ordering the Poké bowls.... specifically Tuna. I can’t help it, but it’s bloody..."

Thavan Naidoo

"Good food and nice atmosphere. It was packed and lively. The staff was super nice and the location was great too with perfect on Nelson Mandela..."

Farida

"We went to The Big Mouth about two weeks ago, from the time I saw the menu all I wanted was their lobster roll, which is what I ordered, it was..."

Shianne

"Best sushi I’ve ever had- and I’m from Cape Town so that’s saying a lot ! Prawns and dim sum was amazing too! Everything was fresh and delish!..."

Ishrit Khan

"We went on a Friday night (on pay day) and it was packed. It was noisy as a result but there is nothing the restaurant can do about that. I don't..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"Love, love, love.The sushi and dim sum I had was so fresh I can still taste it. The restaurant is in Nelson Mandela square so if you’re noise..."

Ernestine Erny Baloyi

"What a lovely experience, from the food, the waiters and the vibe. We started off with some drinks, I’d recommend their cocktails to anyone..."

Jenn Greenwood

"Superlative service, from Amanda ensuring a great table on the same day booking to Ifrahims' knowledge and sensitivity to my VIP clients needs, from..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Amazing place and brilliant food. It's got several cuisines from international to sushi but still does a very good job of serving top-notch food and..."

AskTheRazz

"This is a nice,vibey and bustling restaurant which has a lovely view of the Mandela Square. The staff service is good and the menu has loads to..."

Robin Mahlangu

"I really enjoy Big Mouth, I’ve been here twice and both times were great. I love the sushi here, it’s fresh and so filling, the drinks are..."

Tondani

"Always packed but went during the quiet period otherwise I suggest making a reservation. My waitress was so sweet and checked on me regularly. I had..."

Calvin Reddy

"We keep coming back to this place for their sushi. Every visit so far, they never disappointed. Easy to book a table online without a phone call...."

Alice Mdluli

"Oh my gosh! The food tastes amazing, and the portion sizes are more than enough for one person (We shared each meal amongst us 4, so you can imagine..."

Nonny Masango

"Delicious food! Great service. Big mouth roll was very good. Seafood pasta is delicious( serves 3x people) Dumplings with cream cheese are weird..."

Samuel Akinin

"My absolute favorite steak place in all of South Africa... And i have eaten at a lot. The fillet here is melt in your mouth delicious. Great service,..."

Kathie Nunley

"The food is very good and the poke bowl is so filling. I also love the bread they offer while we wait, it’s quite fresh and tasty. The staff is..."

Reabetswe Reeyah Matsena

"This place is always busy which is testament to their excellent food and service. The menu is really diverse (there's something for everyone),I had..."

A N

"The best fillet steak I’ve ever had in my life! And the Parmesan mash was so good! Tried the Lobster roll as well. Service was good! Very busy so..."

Atika Haveliwala

"Delicious food and amazing service at the Bigmouth. At some point we had 3 waiters clearing our table and our waiter promptly refilled our glasses..."

Thirasha Pillay

Parea Restaurant

85/100 (2581 ratings)

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"Great atmosphere. The Greek dancers are a night touch. And the best grilled line fish on town. The other food is also..."

Nad Hsn

"What a pleasure to experience a restaurant where the food, service and the owner are all so amazing.... Thank you for making our Sunday afternoon an..."

Juanita Hubinger

"Best fish dinner in Sandton, fantastic atmosphere and staff are very..."

Lynne Venter Dunford

"Parea is located off the busy Oxford road. Only limited street parking is available unless you are willing to pay R30 to park in the parking lot..."

Aisha Moolla

"I personally think this is one of JHB hidden gems.Not everyone know about it and they are great.The food is great and the service..."

Gina Rautenbach

"The most authentic Greek restaurant in Jozi (to my mind). Kitch (but cute) Greek decor and a wide variety of authentic Greek dishes. Always a buzzing..."

Chiara Louis

"Parea never seems to disappoint. Service is always friendly and efficient no matter how busy they are. Highly recommend the beef souvlaki (the lamb..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Went there for a friend's graduation. And oh my word I was not disappointed! The restaurant is beautiful! The atmosphere is very typically Greek, and..."

Ornella Scarpellini

"Cute little relaxed place with good food. Nice vibe. Feels like a little Greece. The food was delicious. The calamari salad - yum. The dolmades -..."

Kayla Groth

"This is a really lovely, unpretentious restaurant with excellent Greek food. They are especially good at doing Seafood and vegetables - the whole..."

Niki - Jay Bougaard

"Excellent all 'round. The taramasalata is the best I have had. We also had queen prawns (yum) and fresh, delicious sardines. The sardines are even..."

Leanne Horwitz

"Great authentic Greek food. I had fresh oysters, calamari and lamb souvlaki. The calamari was mouth-watering and we wiped the plate clean with pita..."

Vuyokazi Qabaka

"If you’re looking for decent Greek fare in a traditional ambience then Parea is your place. Menu is varied and the food good. It’s not a fancy..."

Ashdesai5

"Tremendously vibey and packed on a Saturday nightHad meze platter to share. Enough to qualify as the main meal. All the Greek goodies you could..."

Trevor

"Defiantly one of the best Greek Restaurants I’ve been to, there were 3 separate functions last night and the service was great - outstanding food,..."

Bruce Lennox

"Excellent authentic Greek food. Braaied whole fish is fresh and succulent. Grilled prawns are the best I have eaten in a long time. The restaurant is..."

Lavita Oreb

"Excellent authentic Greek food. Not a fancy setting. It’s very chilled with a good vibe with delicious Greek cuisine. I am vegetarian - tons..."

Kashma

"Authentic Greek experience. Tasty food, friendly service. Some live greek dancing on the Friday night we visited- if I only I had a plate to..."

Suzanne Strydom

"What a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. The food is authentic and fresh. A typical Greek food experience. The place is run like a proper family..."

Craig Amos

"Wonderful authentic Greek restaurant. The vibe is unlike any other I’ve experienced- a true gem.The decor has been left underdone, giving..."

Paul Minnaar

"Vibe: buzzy even on weeknights, which is nice in SA Food: totally Greek and not a knock off. Pretty good stuff. The menu has depth and..."

Safee-Naaz Siddiqi

"I'd been meaning to try out Parea for ages because I had heard such great things about it from my friends. It did not disappoint! By far the best..."

Chloe Prince

"The ultimate Greek experience.Walked in to an empty restaurant and it soon picked up before I could finish my 1st drink. The staff and..."

Hellen Malandule

"Have been meaning to try this popular restaurant for a while and it did not disappoint! The food is incredible! It comes quickly and is steaming hot!..."

Skye Da Silva

"Restaurant is quite a bit larger than would meet the eye. Book in advance or come early as it seems to get busy quite quickly.Extensive menu so..."

Jacqueline Koch

"The food is exceptional. Fresh warm pita bread, hummus and calamari. Such a winner! The restaurant looks amazing and authentic and it's easy to..."

Shafeeqah TheNinja Isaacs

"Great food, prime location and quaint feel. You're neither in a fancy place where you feel like you should've dressed up, nor somewhere where you..."

Megan Thomas

"Love everything about this restaurant. From the food to the service to the atmosphere.It's one of our favourite places to go and never..."

Amanda Scribante

"I haven't been here for a while and I visited Parea over the weekend for a birthday party - it was a busy Saturday evening. This Greek restaurant is..."

Gary Greenberg

"What a delicious meal. Parea is my new favourite restaurant in Joburg. The restaurant is home styled Greek food that fills your heart with love. We..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"My first time at Parea restaurant was a great experience, which can be attributed to the delicious food, great ambience and friendly service. We..."

Matt Roos

"This is, hands down, the best Greek food in Joburg. You have to start with the assorted dip platter (taramasolata, humus, tirokafteri) with fresh hot..."

The Great Diner

"Food was great, setting cozy and more "cheap and cheerful" rather than fine dining. Good for kids in the early evening. Choose "terrace" seating for..."

Glenn.brickhill

"Absolutely delicious Greek food. Ordering a variety of meze plates is my favorite way to enjoy a meal at Parea. Delicious all round, very authentic..."

Melissa Do Couto

"Always love this restaurant, been an institution for years! Great authentic Greek food, great vibe - they are always busy so advised to book! ..."

Anna Correia

"When in search of great, traditional Greek food - Parea is definitely the go-to-restaurant. The restaurant itself is done out in the old 'taverna'..."

Camilla Speight

"Been wanting to visit here literally for years! Always drove past and it always looked busy! Finally had the privilege one Friday evening!..."

Kelly Rodger

"Parea is always a family favourite, great comfort food. Service is always good and the atmosphere transcends. Would highly recommend Parea if in the..."

Niki Visser

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Joburg. Not only is the ambience (including the weekend belly dancing) great, but the food is exceptional!..."

Foooooooooooodie

"It's always a celebration at Parea which is why it remains a firm favorite in the neighborhood. The service is consistently friendly and..."

Ashley

"They serve the best Greek food, especially the vegetarian platter and falafel! Service is friendly and efficient. A great vibe! We often have large..."

Tracy-Lee Edwards

"Opa! Parea Party Style! This has to be the most festive restaurant in Joburg!! From birthday singing to plate smashing and beautiful belly-dancing ..."

KarmaZebra

"Amazing food. Authentic look. Very nice owners and staff - easily my favorite Greek restaurant. I love eating here and ordering from here via Uber..."

Mthimmo

"This family run restaurant is on our favourites list. It does not matter what day it is, they are always busy. I love everything about this..."

FoodloverJHB

"I have dined here several times and I have never been disappointed. From oysters to dolmades.At atmosphere is always great and the staff..."

Chantelle

"First walked in and thought this might be a dodgey spot - couldn't have been more wrong. Great food, service and atmosphere. Had the calamari..."

Mayuri

"Pares is our favourite Greek restaurant in Johannesburg. I have only had great experiences there with good food and an awesome atmosphere. It is..."

Amy Sophia Esterhuizen

"Heard alot about this place. So I tried it as a takeaway.Delivery was 30 mins (I'm about 1.5km away) but the time was estimated for 45 mins so I..."

Eve

"After a very long day, I ended up here on Sunday evening for one of the most authentic Greek meals that I have had to date and some very good service..."

Lauras World

"The best place to go for Sunday lunch! Warm, inviting and an ideal family vibe. It's a great spot to sit with the wind breeze on the veranda and chow..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The restaurant was packed on a weekday evening so booking is a must. The decor and atmosphere gets..."

Tam Loves Food

"So I ordered Parea via Uber Eats and Uber cancelled my order after two hours. Parea then called me and delivered the order themselves within 5..."

R H

"Very good, very efficient will definitely go back there for a fine dining experience, haloumi and Lamb cooked to perfection, desert absolutely mouth..."

Trevez Mcfc Jacobs

"I've been here twice before, once for a birthday party and once for dinner. Both times we shared a bunch of different meze dishes betwee the bunch of..."

Christiaan Strydom

"The best falafels I've ever had. Dolmades are as great as the ones I had in Greece. Chicken is perfectly cooked. Portions are generous. Service..."

Reema Vather

"Been going here for years! Never ever disappoints. This is a real Greek restaurant. Everything about the restaurant is authentic. Very family..."

Nicole Meyerson

"Excellent and vibey but above all they sever fantastically authentic Greek food. Unpretentious, hearty and delicious. Quick and friendly service...."

Wikus Du Toit

"An area landmark really. Friendly and attentive service adds another layer to your meal in this cosy Greek restaurant. The menu is wide ranging with..."

Abi Clark

"Parea is a hearty, salt of the earth Greek taverna nestled in Illovo.The delicious homemade Greek cooking is amplified by Greek music,..."

Klee Barris

"On one particularly cold winters night we found ourselves happily stumbling into the warm, relaxed atmosphere that is Parea. It's cosy,..."

Giovanna Alexia Winetzki

"Always the most delicious humus and kleftiko but I really wish the tables weren't covered in plasticky table cloths and sometimes sticky cutlery...."

Simryn De Jager

"Fresh, hella flavorsome food (in true Greek style) set in a really comfortable and modest restaurant. Reccomend the fillet beef kebabs as well as any..."

Yanir Grindler

"Best Greek food I've had outside of Greece! Lovely service,food was incredibly fast and altogether been a wonderful experience. We had the calamari..."

Savannah Batista

"Parea is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal. The decor is basic but cosy. The waiters are engaging and polite. The food is tasty, with an..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"First time at Parea. Went for a quick Friday lunch. Very Greek Taverna. Wine list is very basic, could use some updating by addition of some..."

Moira

"This seems to be The Spot if you're celebrating your birthday in Joburg. It's such a festive place on Saturday evenings with belly dancers and plate..."

Megan Fisher

"Great atmosphere and usually very busy. Entertainment is lively and worth the outing alone. Food is pretty good and the service is..."

Nick

"I have mixed feelings about Parea. They are certainly not perfect - but I have been twice and would definitely go back again. The restaurant does..."

Francesca Favero

"Ive been to many Greek restaurants but for some reason left this one out. I absolutely loved everything about this place. Divine meze especially the..."

Cristina Melosi Scola

"Hands down my favourite Greek restaurant in the city! Coming from a Greek family it is tough to impress me when it comes to Greek food. Have been..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"We came here for a girls dinner, it was nice and cozy. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient- I think coming early was key. We..."

Nicola Slyper

"Visited Parea on a Saturday for a late lunch. Restaurant was close to being empty as they were preparing for dinner service, We nontheless still..."

Kubash Govender

"The old classics is always a hit and it's comforting to see the elderly Greek owner stroll up and down and attend to the madness at the grill. The..."

Carel Böhmer

"Nico never fails to deliver! This authentic Greek restaurant has had the same chef for more than 20 years and the food never tires. We popped in for..."

Robyn Ford

"This place takes me back to Greece !The kefi(vibe )here is kicking especially on Friday and Saturday nights when they have the bellydancers .The..."

A Foodie Travels

"Love love love this spot, definitely the best Greek restaurant in town, consistently busy and popular over all the years, this restaurant is a winner..."

Annie Hodes

"Always great food and good service. Pricing is very reasonable. As soon as I sit down I immediately order the grilled houloumi. This is by far the..."

Russel Roth

"Parea is an institution.Authentic Greek dishes done well. Happy, warm, receptive vibe. The belly dancers are and plate breaking is an added..."

Avi Mistry

"I have been going to this restaurant since it was called Paros, and it was good to start with and can only say it's gotten better. I speak for the..."

Nicole

"A few corporate evenings out here with zero concerns.Always a great atmosphere with a lot of crowd participation.The food is plentiful and..."

Cdawg Dubya

"Have nothing much to say about the setting itself: quite unassuming, authentic authentic Greek restaurant The food is so well cooked and the..."

Mbali Msimang

"This is a lovely Greek eatery with amazing options on the menu catering for all tastes from seafood to meat dishes to vegetarian options. The service..."

Gertruida Maritz

"Authentic Greek taverna food. Ask for Nic. There is no need to look at the menu, and he'll serve you the best of the day. When the belly dancer..."

Ernest Lai King

"We’ve been wanting to go to Parea for the longest time after many foodie friends raved about the fresh grilled fish, which they have become..."

Vis Naidoo

"Always a beautiful experience. If you enjoy authentic Greek food, this is the place. It's quaint, good wine, Greek music, delicious desserts and..."

Carmelita Ripepi Goliath

"Authentic Greek cuisine, apparently this is exactly how it is in Greece 🇬🇷 😅 I can't say much about that but I can definitely say that the..."

Tebogo Mabye

"Always wonderful. Good service and delicious food. Mainly the grilled octopus, and the whole fish. Relaxed ambience, with no pretentious vibe. You..."

Lesedi “The Story Oracle” Mogoatlhe

"Really lovely place. Very cosy and the staff are friendly. My partner and I went her for our anniversary. You could taste the prawns are super fresh...."

Monique Esau

"A must visit for an authentic Greek experience. From the warm welcome, decor, delicious food to the Greek dancing & plate breaking (Fri, Sat after..."

Leon Ramraj

"So surprised to find this little bit of Greece on our doorstep here in Johannesburg. We enjoyed a lovely fun evening with good authentic Greek food,..."

Marietjie van der Walt

"They gave me four lamb chops instead of two because they 'were small' but they were actually massive. Very generous. The fried whitebait was..."

Nicholas Shubitz

"Loved this cafe/restaurant/taverna, our first visit, my husband enjoyed 2 x striped hirse beers, I had a Corona beer. He enjoyed stolen lamb (slow -..."

Brenda Dorren

"Booked dinner to celebrate my bf birthday. What a lovely ambiance, soft lighting, not noisy, not crowded, waitress didn't constantly appear, large..."

Estelle de Bruyn

"I have always enjoyed the food at Parea Taverna in Illovo. The other day I decided to try a take away meal as my wife did not feel like going out. I..."

Russell Davenport

"Team lunch and what an amazing place to share amazing meals! The food was outstanding an tantilised our taste buds. Such great service and vibe was..."

Natalie Bawa

"Absoluut great Vibe People Staff Recommend 🐠 …. Well done Nicko!!! Worth your time 🤩 PS- need to book table..."

Jenny Eksteen

"What a pleasure to have dinner at this place!! Absolutely stunning food and service and all atmosphere was really fantastic! Thank..."

Natali

"My go to restaurant every time. Amazing..."

Juanita Els

"Amazing Greek as always. We almost needed another table we had so many meze. The big screen made for an amazing afternoon of World Cup football..."

Ernie Van Wyk

"Always a pleasant experience. Arguable some of the most authentic Greek food in..."

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