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The Patisserie

84/100 (1364 ratings)

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"For the best cakes and pastries with a very cozy atmosphere, you cannot best the patisserie. Their breakfast/day menu is limited but that’s great,..."

Ashdesai5

"They have a fantastic selection of freshly baked goods. The restaurant also does great breakfasts. When visiting them, the greatest challenge is..."

Lizelle Brink

"Visited the store in the Post office centre in Illovo this afternoon for a ladies high tea. It was a perfect choice. The centre is not too busy but..."

Rakhee Singh

"I love to order cakes from this patisserie as they are to die for, especially the apple and walnut cake, cheese cake and red velvet. I was a bit..."

Lisa Lumley

"Intimate and cozy. Brilliant service and treats are mouthwatering. Good hide out for a good and long conversation with an old friend. New spot..."

Dumisani Mbatha

"Good for baked goods. Awesome for it actually. Regular food off the menu is just that: regular.It gets pretty packed on Saturdays and..."

No Time To Waste

"Had a lovely relaxed morning tea here. Service was good, the waiter friendly. I had one of their quiches with a side salad. It was superb - one of..."

JuicyLucy

"Truly deserving of this rating! The staff are always smiling and are really talented bakers! Everything is beautiful, some even in the simplest way!..."

Anna Banana 🌻

"Always love the treats at The Patisserie. Tucked away in the post office centre Illovo, there's limited seating inside and some tables in the..."

Cherene James Nel

"25.03.2017 Quaint little shop slightly tucked away. Has a small eating area. They usually have a variety of goodies on sale but if you get there late..."

The Food Musketeer

"The coconut cake is off the charts! Love this place! Had a take away slice, gobbled it before I could even take a pic. There are..."

Neeta Raga-D

"This little place is lovely, and always busy, which I think is a testament to the quality of experience there. While most of the foods and..."

Natalia Bonegio

"I really enjoy myself every time I come to this little pink and white cafe that always smells like cake is being freshly made, which is probably the..."

Brooke

"I stopped by for a coffee one day and tried their sweet treats once more. I had a divine walnut tart. The crust was a little too hard but..."

Eve

"Cup of tea and a brownie... heaven! Lovely little spot with everything you could want in a coffee shop. Service is great with good knowledge of the..."

Brenna Weaver

"The Patisserie's brownies are absolutely delicious. I've tried both the plain and the nutty ones and both are divine. The cupcakes (although..."

Tiffany

"Omg im in love with this cosy version of the franchise... Its such a romantic spot and their playlist enhances the romantic flamboyant vibes of the..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"This Parisian little coffee shop serves the best scones and delicious cakes. Their Illovo branch was the best kept secret until their branch opened..."

NazmiraS

"Cute little shop. Service was great, food was tasty. However, it is so tiny. They really need to renovate the place. I would recommend it for a..."

Lesego

"The Patisserie is well known as the 'ultimate tea and cake spot in JHB' and I'm not sure I agree. Don't get me wrong, it's a pleasant spot, with a..."

Skye Da Silva

"The Patisserie is a lovely, girly spot for breakfast, lunch or tea and cake. With an array of mouth-watering cakes, pastries and desserts on..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"After lunch today at The Thrupps Centre we walked across the road to visit The Patisserie. We've had numerous friends order their special occasion..."

HungryLamb

"I love The Patisserie. It's such a cute little coffee shop that makes you feel like you are actually sitting in Paris enjoying your afternoon cup of..."

Carla15

"Earlier I threw on my silk neck scarf and headed to The Patisserie for a lovely lunch. I had the delicious spinach and feta veg tart which came with..."

Kira Gimpel

"My GO-TO place for birthdays and special events!! Whether it be for a Big bold birthday cake,cupcakes or dessert treats, I've never been..."

Lisa Gabriella Jasmine Strovall-Harf

"Funny how there will be absolutely nothing wrong with the food but the service will spoil the whole experience. The waitress was walking around..."

Dilene Cranna

"My wife has been telling me about The Patisserie in Illovo, and we just haven’t had a chance to go there until today. The Patisserie is a small..."

Vishal Mistry

"Lovely little spot for divine cakes and sweet things. The selection and quality of the pastries and cakes are great. And you can also get fabulous..."

Anandie

"For a long time I thought that The Patisserie in Illovo was my little secret. Luv'd there quaint setting and lovely simply breakfast offering made..."

Sharima Bramannan

"I absolutely loved this little French style café/bakery. My sister and I decided to pop in for breakfast the one morning as The Patisserie has been..."

Anisha Lutchman

"The Patisserie is this pretty little place in Illovo and I had been wanting to go there for a while. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The..."

Binita Mistry

"This is my favorite French cafe outside of France. The place is decorated with its pastries and sweet things which makes it extra hard not to leave..."

Casper H. J Badenhorst

"I just couldn't resist 🙈 Their baked cheesecake and chocolate brownies are too delicious 😍 Sweet ✔️ Fresh ✔️ Happy Heart ✔️ You..."

Inge Nefdt

"The desserts look better than they taste. I was disappointed by that. The coffee, tea and other drinks were nice though. Really liked the variety...."

Bene Katabua

"What a little gem. Great food, great atmosphere and a really great selection on their high tea menu. Perfect for a brunch out with the girls...."

Maria Alves Vd Merwe

"Came here for a bridal shower high tea not too long ago. The decor is really pretty and the cakes are lovely! Nice little venue, service a tad slow..."

Saiyuri

"I have been to the Patisserie on numerous occasions and I have not been disappointed to date. The waiters are always friendly and observant. The food..."

Alexandra

"Perfect spot for catching up with a friend or some alone time. Service is tepid but the food is worth it. Devoured a tastey chicken pie and threw..."

Middleclassconcerns

"This patisserie is as pink and pretty as it gets! There are many tables and the menu goes beyond just desserts. The main reason I keep coming back is..."

Shannon Correia

"Had such an awesome time at The Patisserie. I met a friend for some morning tea and cake and it was most delicious! We tried a red velvet cheesecake..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Small and comfy space with amazing cakes and cookies and sandwiches. Nice for a midweek lunch out of the office. Great seating and atmosphere..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"From the decadent, detailed and delightful surroundings to the craft of baking, The Patisserie is a delight! The cakes are beautiful. Savouring every..."

Wenchy

"High score achieved for being the best looking bakery in town. Oozing with sexy food appeal. I've had tea and scones plus 1 lunch here - home baked..."

Darryl W

"Purchased a 25th birthday red velvet cake for my daughter. It was the most divine cake ever eaten! Pity I was in rush and unable to enjoy a cup of..."

Brenda Wardle

"Always a treat. Good coffee, amazing options at the counter, and the menu is always spot on. The dishes coming out of the kitchen are fresh, tasty..."

Jill Okkers

"I thoroughly enjoy The Patisserie in Illovo. The ambiance is delightful and and the variety of cakes is abundant. The service is quick and friendly,..."

Zara Abdulla

"Tea and cake! It doesn't get better. And if you share my sentiments then The Patisserie should be on your "places to try in Joburg" list. Located in..."

Jade Roberts

"A lover of French style and sweet treats,therefore there was no better place for me to catch my morning dose of sweetness at The Patisserie...."

Zaakiyah

"The Patisserie offers the most delicious variety of sweets and treats. I've never actually sat down and ordered but rather have popped in a few times..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Came in for:1. Baguette - because who needs Banting, really? And2. Dark chocolate brownies - because...no reason. Both..."

Jayson Coomer

"The food and coffee was great, I had the toasted banana bread with cream cheese and berries, and I would go back to have the same dish. I would also..."

Sonja Offwood

"I come here especially for their macaroons! Truly magnificent and arguably the best in Johannesburg! The rest of their fare is pretty good too. I..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Amazing cakes and yummy eats! Enough said! Because the review needs to be more than 140 characters I just wrote this last part. And this part...."

JR

"Heavenly Stuff! Utterly scrumptious! I don't normally like cakes but they have this kind of "mousse" versions of cakes! I'm sure there's a fancy term..."

Nadz

"I love The Patisserie. It is such a gorgeous little spot in the Post Office Centre. I love the décor, the food presentation is glorious and the food..."

Natalie Katz

"In this Post Office centre, absolutely everything is a winner so I was keen to try this pink and white, French styled restaurant and bakery! The..."

Lauras World

"Love this place. Probably the King of Patisseries in Johannesburg. They make the absolute best tasting cakes. If you're looking for..."

Thembelihle Seruto

"The Patisserie definitely tops my list of best 'patisseries' in Joburg. A wide variety of freshly baked tarts, cakes, pies etc all beautifully..."

Arjun Sinha

"There are so many patisseries in Illovo area but this one is definitely one of the best. We had a light lunch and treated ourselves to some delicious..."

Kate Parker

"Absolutely gorgeous spot to catchup with your girlfriends over a pot of tea and something yummy to nibble. Both sweet and savoury menu options will..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"We visited The Patisserie for breakfast today and also took away some baked goods. We ordered scrambled eggs with toast and also had their fresh..."

SDeans

"Popped last Friday afternoon for tea - I was expecting a 'ladies tea spot' and was surprised when there were several tables of men - so clearly the..."

Sally Downie

"Parisian kitsch meets Breakfast at Tiffany’s: perfect for ladies’ luncheons. The décor is black and white checked floors, tables of pastries on..."

Zakiyya

"Our favourite spot for a macaron & coffee. Lovely atmosphere created by this picture perfect patisserie. Not only is the food delicious but it is all..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"The Patisserie is fabulous!! If you have not tried it, do yourself a favour and spoil yourself. The bakery itself is quaint and fun, with old school..."

Christine M

"Absolutely amazing patisserie, some of the best cakes, biscuits and macarons in South Africa. They waiters / helpers are always very friendly. It's..."

Epicurean Republic

"I really enjoy sweet treats (when I am not on my crazy fitness & health mission) and always on the look out for patisserie's to test...esp the..."

Shelley Burt

"Not bad red..."

Byron Anthony Morris

"This is my go-to bakery. Everything from the macaroons to the orange loaf to the lemon meringue cupcakes are just..."

Zuziwe Magi

"Always superb. So many choices. Friendly people. Always interesting treats on the menu. Yum yum. Lovely ambience and decor. Don't change a..."

Leon Pretorius

"My wife and I visited the Patisserie for breakfast before we went off to vote. I had heard a lot about this place and looked forward to it. We were..."

Ricky Ferreira

"When I first found this gem, it set me back a few bucks cos I went back weekend after weekend. Want a little treat then head there for some B-1..."

Amy Rusike

"This is such a fabulous place if you love chic French style décor and decadent sweet treats. I just love the atmosphere there...it is unfortunately..."

LoveFood! Blog

"It's a beautiful little bakery. Lots of tasty treats . Love their red velvet cupcakes . Their salads is also good. Nice place to meet for coffee with..."

Catharina

"This place was amazing! It is such a cute place. I went there with the girls for lunch and I was so pleasantly surprised! The walls are painted in..."

Jodi

"A good place for girls to meet up ... with candy floss walls and chandeliers ... accompanied with the sweet smell of pastries and tarts and hot and..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"The Patisserie is a charming "French" themed bakery and café located in the old Post Office Centre in Illovo. I love their fish cakes and..."

The SA Food Guru

"I try to eat healthily, and a day with a business breakfast followed by a networking lunch makes me nervous. Fortunately the menu at The Patisserie,..."

Jacqueline Lues

"This little gem is a real find and if you pop in for a Saturday morning breakfast you won't be disappointed! If you can tear yourself away from..."

Clea Alexis Dias

"I originally rated The Patisserie a 2.5 (sorry!) I revisited them with their new owners and it is a million times better! There is something for..."

Jacqueline Sampson

"After hearing a lot about this place, I visited with a friend to try out some red velvet cupcakes. The shop is small and has loads of indulgent baked..."

Nafisa Akabor

"Food: There's a wide variety of foods to choose from which is great -both sweet and savoury. I had a cheese scone with jam with a hot chocolate. The..."

Nompumelelo Mgidlana

"I spontaneously visited this bakery as I was rather unprepared for my daughters birthday. Within 10minutes I had bought the most delicious and..."

Kim Cocciuti

"The best croissants and chocolate & custard brioche. I love that it is a small bakery, if you go later in the day you might not get what you looking..."

Rafique Limbada

"Absolutely loved it, food was delicious and the service..."

Corne Morrison (corne_kailing)

"Amazing; A lovely place for some tea and a slice of cake. There's an assortment of freshly baked goodies on display at all times. The carrot cake I..."

Fumani Shisana

"A beautiful bakery. Friendly staff with welcoming atmosphere. There are quite a few out of the way seats. Ideal for a high tea or posh get together...."

Shaun Engelbrecht

"Looooove this place!!! Always freshly baked goods that taste like heaven! Still need to try the restaurant side though......"

Sune Camm

"Intimate and stylish little French Patisserie in Illovo. Friendly service and quality coffee, cakes and savories. Love the interior, the colors,..."

Marietjie van der Walt

"Coffee shop with light meals and confectionery. Enjoyed the Croque Monsieur toast, cheese and ham dish with a cappuccino for brunch. Excellent..."

Leendert Haasbroek

"I love this place. You could be in Paris, the decor and the music fits perfectly. Try the salmon fish cakes, they are out of this..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Lovely place like a hidden gem. Enjoyed French toast and cappuccino a..."

busysuzie in Seoul

"The vibe is great and food is good but the cakes are even better. They have a flourless cake which was..."

Noluthando Gqokoma

"This a nice little coffee come cake shop. One can sit down and have a small snack, or meal. NOT much to choose from the menu but that's what makes it..."

GRAY BRUNTON

"Dainty, delicious, elegant. Definitely a treat!!! The teacups and teapots are a..."

Luz-Helena Beltrán Gomez

"They make the best cakes ever. Don't go anywhere else......THE..."

Kenna Williams

". Wonderfully quaint . Pricey . Lovely baked..."

Gretchen Peetham

"Less choice since Covid-19.....light lunch was enjoyable. Good service and..."

Deirdre Corthouts

"Amazing cakes! Fresh, delicious and the decor was fabulous,..."

Selaelo Sathekga

The Artisan

84/100 (1078 ratings)

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"Friendly staff, good vibe even though the place is too small and those big table make it worse. Nice place to..."

Xolani Sticcah Sitemela

"New spot alert!!!... loved the food... the cocktails are insane.. I loved the atmosphere.. did I mention the live music??!!!. Definitely the coolest..."

Kamvalethu OkhanyisaBha KaMshengu

"The Artisan has the best food and very friendly, helpful staff. I love going there to relax and have their famous gin and..."

Melissa Bennett

"By far the BEST vegetarian burger I've ever had! Also, always the best..."

Lauren Colin Mitchell

"best place to get a beer, whisky and nachos. very nice vibe and good service. A must..."

Barto Pienaar

"Great dorito chili poppers, amazing vibes mad the best..."

Kelsey Dobie

"Great up and coming gourmet sandwich spot. Portions are great. Staff is super friendly. Great little backyard garden. You should..."

Ivor Swartz

"Josh Groban likes his ladies to pop, and let me tell you the Artisan pops. Therefore I do believe Josh groban would bring his ladies to the Artisan,..."

Dan Apter

"The Nachos are pretty tasty and the beer selection is..."

Lain Glossop

"If the James Blunt came to Greenside, he would dine..."

Alexander Bosman

"great presents of food. Rustic but modern feel to the venue. Spacious and accommodating stuff. Sparkling clean and in a vibrant..."

Puleng

"Yum, yum, yummy ! Enjoyed refreshing cocktails and tapas on their second floor, accompanied by a soft breeze cooling us down. It was needed. Because..."

Janine Janse Van Rensburg

"Super chilled spot, kinda place I like to go hide away in when I feel like a chilled Friday night out. I haven’t tried many of the dishes, but the..."

Anny B

"Great place to hang out and grab a delicious bite to eat. Great cocktails and atmosphere, service is always good. This is the first place I recommend..."

Michaela

"Food is delicious, well priced, and consistent. Their house wine is a very fair price - there are few places where you can get a botttle under R100,..."

Aimee Elizabeth Clarke

"Visited The Artisan last weekend for lunch. We were seated and after 5 minutes ordered our drinks.Great craft beer and cocktail options -..."

Tamara Reddy

"Great spot for cocktails, ask for the barmans special, it's always interesting and a great way to try a new cocktail. Food is food, the chilli..."

Scott Murray

"Pretty good place for a social gathering. could do with more space.The drinks and food are served very well and lots of interesting choices to pick..."

Gautam Rao

"Great selection of cocktails, with a very inviting atmosphere. Really friendly staff and all round good service. Definitely a good good choice if you..."

Mari Labuschagne

"The Artisan is one of my favourite places to grab a drink and some good food. The staff are very welcoming, plus they're pet friendly too. Whether..."

Shanice Gounden

"Went for breakfast on Saturday morning. I had a cortado, which was quite good.I also had a breakfast roll, which was very tasty and reasonably..."

Johan-vr1

" Hubby and I had a pleasant evening supper and drink here courtesy of The Entertainer, while listening to the sultry tones of Jack Johnson. The food..."

Carole Craggs

"Really tasty, well prepaid food paired with interesting array of drinks to choose from. The menu might be fairly smaller but makes choosing a hell of..."

Barto Pienaar

"I came here when Artisan had one of their events "First Thursdays" which was hosted my Dark Matter Marketing - arts for sale, Jazz live performance,..."

Diana Mak

"Quite a quaint place. Nice decor. Feels homey inside and the staff are really friendly. Not a bad selection of craft beers. I also noticed that they..."

Jacques Wentzel

"Throughly enjoyed myself. Manager and staff are so friendly and the food was to delicious 🙌🏼 really recommend The Artisan anyone who wants a..."

Shelby Downey

"From the little bit of experience I had here I was impressed. From the nice selection of craft beers, cocktails and whiskeys to the nice ambience..."

Smelly Celly

"We went through to Greenside for pre-drinks and I was pleasantly surprised to see that The Artisan had a happy hour until 6pm. We sat..."

Akira Wing

"Vibey little place in Greenside. The menu is quite limited, with tapas and burgers being the focus. I had the prego chicken roll, which was fairly..."

Sarah Druce

"Went to The Artisan for a quick drink a week ago. My Mai Tai cocktail was delicious, and there was a decent wine selection. I must say, definitely..."

CandidMrsT

"GREAT food! Unfortunately, really bad service 😕 will try again though just because the food was that delicious. Good selection of wine and craft..."

Lieselgill

"Great spot. Went for the cocktail happy hour specials, which are well priced and have a great selection. Nachos are delicious and generous with..."

Matt Roos

"Not a bad spot to relax and chill with friends. It has a nice vibe and is great for drinks and platters, the nachos however was average and lacked..."

Theresa Van Rooyen

"Good beer. Great baristas. And grand food. All you need to bring is the good company. Other than that, The Artisan has no fault in my eyes. My..."

Zaakirah Kay

"Got quite a bad first impression as the first few things we tried to order was all out of stock. Eventually decided to order the chicken prego with..."

Carien Jakovljevic

"One of my absolute favourite places in the whole of Johannesburg!! Matt and Jon what ever you guys are doing keep up the good work!! I wish I could..."

Alexandra Fincher

"It's a charming spot for a quick, tasty bite and a drink. We started with the messy, delicious chicken nachos and followed that with a chicken..."

Naomi De Carvalho

"Delicious vegetarian burgers here, so thrilled that they are finally delivering through UberEats! The burgers are a generous portion and full of..."

Tam Loves Food

"The Artisan has a relaxed vibe, even on busier nights, with beautiful wood decor, creative aspects across the venue and great events!I..."

Joane Wessels

"Came here for a Zomato Meetup with Fuze Tea - was a fun evening of board games and cocktails. We had a selection of the snacks and finger foods -..."

Saiyuri

"#Kevfabfood and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambience at The Artisan restaurant in Greenside today. The sandwich sliders and balsamic vinegar..."

Cane.ryan

"Wow! KevFabFood can only but rave about this gem in Greenside. From the minute you walk into this small restaurant your breath is taken away by the..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"The flavoured gin & socks put this place on the map.Nice cocktails and craft beer on tap.Food platters are delicious.Cosy place on the..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"The artisan is always a great place to go for a coffee and some work. The upstairs balcony is the perfect combination of good music, sunshine and..."

Erin Starr

"This didn't quite live up to expectations to be honest. We shared a few tapas/finger foods, and it wasn't extra special. The baked Camembert was..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"One of the best sunday lunches we're had in a while. The services was warm and friendly and one immediately felt welcomed. The upstairs seating is..."

Sheryl

"Went there for a Drink and Draw. Very great atmosphere with amazing drinks and dishes.Unfortunately the waitresses were slow and had to be..."

Gabriella C

"Excellent food. Two delicious beef burgers -!9!3 with chips and delish balsamic glaze. The other had a decent side salad and LOTS of tasty caramel..."

Megan Schoeman

"The artisan is a nice meeting place nook in green side . Recently attended a birthday party. We all had separate bills and the waitress handled this..."

Pam Lourenco

"Great little place on the main strip of Greenside. Varied menu and a brilliant concept of being able to make up your own platters to share. Fantastic..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"A cool bistro in the greenside area with usually dishes and a diverse drinks menu.My husband and I were keen for an early lunch and decided..."

Brooke

"Really great spot on the Greenside strip. Newly renovated, and clean yet funky decor. They have an amazing selection of 'craft' cocktails all at a..."

B2C Eats

"Definitely the best nachos in town. Sometimes a little bit too spicy but still delicious. They also serve my favorite ciders. Very nice place...."

Chante Daries

"The Nachos and Cream Ale were so good that I logged into Zomato from my girlfriends phone to write a review, which in my opinion deserves 10 stars..."

Carla

"Cool trendy spot right on the Greenside strip. More of a drinks style place with limited food menu. My husband had the Burger which he said was very..."

Meagan Whitehorn

"With such a vast choice available in the Linden and Greenside areas, it's still hard to find something that stands out.The decor and feel of the..."

Warren

"Went to the artisan on Saturday night for a pre valentines dinner. Was very impressed overall feel of the place and the burgers were great. They just..."

Gareth Cooke

"Awesome up on what was here before! (Not that one should be reviewed on the sin's of what went before), just so nice to have this beautiful..."

Donovan Lawrence

"Pretty wicked selection of cocktails which were half price until 7 and decent craft beer selection on tap. The salads we had were really yummy so no..."

Laura Brewer

"The Artisan is a great new spot along the Greenside strip. The restaurant has a really interesting vibe to it with some extraordinary decor including..."

Travis Campbell

"I luv the Artisan...mainly for it's location & vibe. They make a good beef burger too and lovely skinny fries. Service has been good but it can get a..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Was looking for a different place for lunch and loved the look of the menu. Not run of the mill! Was a bit hard to find on the greenstone strip and..."

Claire Wiggill

"The Artisan is my happy place ♡ Delicious food (Nachos are divine). Cocktails are unique, quite strong but i'm not complaining :) What a vibe!..."

Kira Keulemans

"The Artisan is a small restaurant that you can easily miss when you walk by in the busy Greenside area. The restaurant itself is also always busy and..."

Top Foodie

"Loved the vibe and menu. Great place to go with friends or have a chilled business meeting. Highly recommend the med veg sandwich and craft beer on..."

Samantha De Reuck

"I've been wanting to visit The Artisan for a while. It fits in perfectly on the strip of Greenside restaurants. The service was a bit slow but our..."

Jaynisha Patel

"The best nachos in the history of nachos existence!!!! Wow! Friendly staff, great drinks. Will be back often! Thursdays specials sound..."

Neal Feigin

"The Artisan popped up on my radar when I saw their "Nacho Average Thursday" special and I had to try it out! The Artisan on Gleneagles specialise in..."

Lauras World

"Wandering into the venue formerly known as Gin at a respectable hour on a Sunday is more than a little surreal. The Artisan is a far cry from its..."

Kristia Van Heerden

"If you knew The Artisan when it was still Gin you'll recognize the lovely evolution. What a great change. The organic decor makes for a great..."

Thozi Sejanamane

"We came here for a friends surprise birthday dinner and had a table upstairs. It was a lovely warm evening so it was perfect to be on the balcony...."

Nicola Slyper

"Artisan is the perfect food/drink spot for a chilled sunny afternoon. We were there when they hosted an event on a Sunday afternoon -..."

Merelda

"Love the Artisan. Have been twice and both times the service has been spot on. Food is great and good value for money! Love the vibe and friendly..."

Sharon

"Always greeted warmly here, prompt service and polite staff! Oh and of course, I return every time for the food - especially the quinoa and cranberry..."

Annie Sarah DuPre

"Great vibe with really good food and service. As the place looks more like a Nightlife/drinks type of bar I was really amazed by the quality and..."

Schalk Greyling

"Came here with my family on a sunny Sunday afternoon for some nachos and a few drinks. There was live music which made it super viby. The food was..."

Stephanie Erasmus

"Visited the Artisan for Friday lunch although it was very quiet it was absolutely brilliant. The view from upstairs is quite relaxing and the food..."

Keenan

"Just had an amazing lunch here. Absolutely loved the vibe and the view. The waiters are friendly and the food is great. I had the chicken fillet with..."

Lisa Davonne Ronaldo

"It's back to basics, but it's good. Love what they did to the place. Not overpriced and really delicious. What more do you want from a place that..."

Anja Immelman

"Interesting place, with a great vibe allowing for the youth of Greenside to mingle with the not so old professionals. Had a quick lunch the other..."

Kyle Bamboozle Reddy

"The Artisan is such an awesome joint. The decor is handmade and quirky which I love and it appears to be quite small from the outside but there's..."

Yolleen

"Great place to chill... Loved the music and awesome crowd. Food was great. Service was slow but drinks made up for the wait. Good vibe to have a nice..."

D. K.

"A very cozy place for a dinner date, or drinks with friends. The vegetarian platter was the only vegetarian option. The music was very loud for most..."

Nonjabulo Malinga

"Good customer service and tasty food. The restaurant have a hookah pipes for hire on the..."

Koketso Manku

"I’m Too impressed.💯🥰🫶🏼❤️Khona when we had to play 30seconds❤️lovely Thank..."

Nicolle Maphosa

"Always chilled. Nice music. Friendly staff.. But most importantly.. Tasty..."

Bheka Mchunu

"My favorite place in Greenside for lazy Sunday afternoon cocktails. They also usually have great drinks..."

Calvin Pillay

"One dirty olive Martini and one Fresh ;) - both made beautifully and presented with flair. The bar is wonderful and the staff very attentive. We had..."

Tim Musto

"Great place bar with some very unique decor. Nice and quiet for some Sunday drinks. The place does look small from the front however there is ample..."

Kgosi

"Varied menu of tasty tapas items washed down with wonderful cocktails and pretty gins. Best suited to a leisurely meal as service can be a bit..."

Claira Cain

"A beautiful place, great view. An awesome chilled afternoon I had..."

Yamkela Mpongwana

"Attention to detail is impeccable and hands down the best spaghetti bolognaise ever. My favorite meal so super critical. Great food, great music,..."

Mark Neumann

"Great Tapas style food. There are plenty of vegetarian options & great cocktails. The upstairs view is great for sundowners. A beautiful hideout in..."

Tertia Dippenaar

"Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch today! We decided to have a selection of tapas and were not disappointed by any of the selections (stuffed jalapenos,..."

Ellen Dirks

"Great cocktail selection and I looooved the bacon wrapped cheesy jalapeño..."

Ruth Edwards

"Prices are Very student friendly! Waiters and waitresses are very friendly and available at all times. Love the shooters as..."

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