Portuguese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Spetada

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"Pretty cool. Service was great. It was a Friday afternoon. The steak was properly cooked and served the purpose for a hungry person. Can't complain..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"Have many times walked past this place ( been Portuguese myself) - thought was another Adega alike franchise! Anyways- tonight I tried Spetada and..."

Anna Correia

"Had the most delicious Rib and wing combo from Spetada.. their blue cheese dip is so tasty and goes really well with their spicy wings. These were..."

Nhlanhlaratau

"Great chicken espatadas. Great portion size. Waiters are very friendly. Love their flavored ice water. Comfortable furniture makes it easier to enjoy..."

Beverly

"Loved the atmosphere, waiters were attentive and friendly, offered good advice on the menu. Enjoyed the mains: Bacalhau fish and Trio Espetada. The..."

Brenda Malan

"Great place, nice decor and very clean. The complimentary bolo de caco is a really nice touch and the food was great. The only thing I didn't like..."

Gareth Murray

"The bread is to die for 😍!! My siblings and I had GREAT TIME! This was on Saturday 04th Feb 2017. Beautiful restaurant not mention the..."

Katleho M Mokoena Katli926

"We went there for lunch recently and the food was delicious! I have been so disappointed with the food at all the Portuguese restaurants I used to..."

Simonne Solarsh

"We came here after christening with a set menu.the starters were great. Salad beautiful decorated .chorizo was nice.chicken livers could be better..."

A Foodie Travels

"Sunday lunch at Spetada was not a bad aides after all ...Spicy prawns for staters was delicious , T Bone and lamb cutlets were just okay..."

Abs

"We organized a surprise birthday party for a very close friend. Throughout the entire process of planning, every time I spoke to someone who worked..."

Ukanyo Lesedi Mabandla

"Had the parmesan chicken with mild mushrooms, food was great. Unfortunately during the course of the meal I accidentally knocked over a don pedro,..."

Dene Nell

"BEST CHOICE!! A hidden gem 😱Deciding where to do lunch in Rosebank with the girls is always a tough one. But after checking Zomato and..."

Zama Sand

"Not bad for lunch. Interesting selection of chicken main courses so I went for spatchcock because it's not something you see often. It was great but..."

David Wilson

"Wow! In all the years I've been frequenting Rosebank I never noticed this little gem, but today I'm glad a little indecisiveness landed me..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"I'm fortunate to work close to Spetada and therefore frequent them for their lunch specials, which is R69.00 for various meals. Favourite amongst my..."

Kubash Govender

"Mom and I came here for a girls night and it was lovely. We sat outside on a couch with blankets overlooking the piazza with a toasty heater right by..."

Carien Jakovljevic

"I ordered the gourmet Prego. I was expecting a little bit of a kick in the sauce but over all it was kept simple, wholesome and fresh which is what I..."

Arina Smith

"This is probably one of the best restaurants I've been to yet, in the Rosebank area. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is that..."

Tatenda

"One can easily miss this restaurant in Rosebank, it's got some amazing dishes. Went there for a friend's birthday party, the turnaround time for our..."

Tshidi

"The best place to go to! I celebrated my 20th birthday there. The staff was very welcoming and very nice. I really enjoyed myself. Thank you..."

Basetsana Magosi

"The food at Spetada never disappoints. There is always a delicious bread basket to whet your appetite. The food comes in generous portions and there..."

Tam Loves Food

"Who goes back for tea?? *sticks and in air and waves like he just doesn't care*. Now that I've lost about 25 points of street cred, I can say that..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"I had planned a surprise lunch for my girlfriend and her friends, the managers and staff were great in getting everything ready for their arrival...."

Siphelele Mhlongo

"The gourmet prego is not exactly a traditional prego but hands down the best prego I have ever had. Awesome flavour and very tender generously sized..."

Daryl Lewin Burt

"What an unbelievable dining experience ❤️. The food is a bit pricy but totally worth every single cent. The portion sizes are huge so make sure..."

Raymond Langa

"Spetada has officially been added to my list of favourite places to get a decent steak. The steaks are very well prepared and the staff are..."

Tanya

"We decided to try Spetada last night (Saturday) as we felt like something different from our usual choices. We were impressed by the very helpful and..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Nestled nicely in cluster amidst other restaurants, spetada has a cosy feel with heaters and blankets too for the windy night. The spare ribs were..."

Amanda Bout Fernandes

"What an amazing experience! From the warm welcome at the door, the friendly and efficient service to the most delicious food and indescribable..."

David Stormer

"We tried Spetada for a quiet dinner and were intrigued by the wide variety of food on the menu. We both ended up ordering the chorizo and calamari..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"I must confess it was a very good surprise. It has both seafood and meat options, service is great and the food is excellent. Great grilled squids (I..."

Paulo Carmo

"Good ambiance and delicious food. A wide variety ...the long wait though prohibited me from giving it a 5 star rating. PS: Great herbal..."

Serena Seunarain

"We have been to Spetada on numerous occasions and have always had a good experience and super food. We love the avo & biltong steak. The carpaccio..."

Jack & Jill

"This restaurant is on point. It's a bit pricy but the food is so worth it. The avo and Biltong steak is a winner. Service is friendly and food is..."

El Broide

"We stopped in for an impromptu lunch on the weekend. The staff were very accommodating and the service was good. They even changed the tv channel for..."

Nicola Slyper

"I can't explain the feeling to anyone who has not been on a terrace in Portugal overlooking the sea with a shaded area, tranquil tables with..."

Elle

"This place is just a gem hidden within Rosebank . The service is impeccable. The waiters are friendly and the manager is very accommodating . This..."

Nikita Daya

"Wow! I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! Walked passed it many tomes and what caught our eye was the Calarizo dish - Calamari and..."

Bianca Allen

"Perfect date night I have been here many times and I always go back for more fresh oysters yeah sounds like I'm the oyster police but when you have a..."

Joelene

"Friday evening supper with my lady and we were blown away. Had a fantastic evening. The setting was spot on, the music and the surroundings. Most ..."

Sandile Mkhwanazi

"Ordered the rump with the biltong and avocado, wife chose mussels and rump. Rump was perfectly done, and the flavors blended well together. I will..."

Bongani Magwebu

"Went to Espetada for afternoon drinks on a Friday. The ambience of the restaurant is amazing for a Friday afternoon, had the most amazing wine...."

Matshidiso Papo:)

"Stiaan Ras,Wife had carpaccio and myself the Karoo Ribs. Carpaccio very good. The ribs with salad was exquisite!Probably the best..."

Stiaan

"I enjoyed the clean white decor inside which created a relaxing mood. Our waiter was excellent, very attentive and ready to please. He brought our..."

Nirusha Ramla

"Went for dinner with friends and we were keen to try as we have never eaten at this restaurant before. We were seated promptly as we..."

Andrew

"Setting: modern, half couch seats half chair seats, relaxing. Decor, didn't make much impression on me. Service: on a good standard,..."

Catherine Au

"Not bad but nothing out of this world. Steak was good as were the ribs but nothing better than dozens of other places. Not sure if we would come..."

Peter

"This restaurant is excellent! The staff are awesome. The food is awesome and the cocktails are even awesomer. Staff are friendly and efficient. I..."

Blasian Princess

"Took an international visitor for lunch. Average experience for the SA team for the European team our BEEF is always excellent. Prices are high..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"I had date night here and it was amazing. The chef came to greet us and asked how our food was. I had the Portuguese steak and the red wine sauce was..."

Tshepi M

"A Grade Ambience, A Grade food, A- on the service...This place is awesome...great steaks...an overall good second experience very..."

Andile Coffy Magiba

"Good food and location for post work dinner, friendly waiters who are willing to recommend food and give you a blankie on a chilly day but you..."

Ditebogo Malatši

"As a mother you are always on the go and at times you need time by yourself. I took myself out for lunch at Spetada and really enjoyed it. Everything..."

Tshiamo Motiang Molanda

"My boyfriend and I wanted to have a romantic dinner for two on our 10th anniversary. I would have changed my option.... Spetada was awesome! The..."

Nutin Dean

"Had dinner at Spetada the other day. I had the Classic Burger and I must say it was very good! My husband had the Prego Roll - it's good value for..."

Theresa Offwood-le Roux

"First time at this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Ambience was classy and comfortable. Service was great, right amount of attention. Food..."

Jackie Cabo Baatjes

"Hosted my friend's 21st birthday party. The restaurant is very spacious and elegant. The foid is great. The waiters are very friendly, the manager..."

Honey

"The food is good, nice cocktails and service is on point. It's a nicely positioned restaurant with a nice setup for sunny days or chilled nights...."

Sesh

"Popped for dinner on Saturday night, and overall it was great service and well portioned food. We had the prawns and calamari and 500g beef espetada,..."

Annie

"Love the food and the idea of not making a booking. The live music was such a treat to a beautiful evening. Staff were amazing and so on top of their..."

Sally Govender

"Stopped in for a quick lunch. Service was good, attentive non intrusive and we did not have to resort to arm waving to get attention. The restaurant..."

Steven

"Lovely Ambiance, Great Food and Drinks. Love it!! I tried the beef spedata a bit dry though , but seafood one was on point!! Cocktails very yum..."

Michelly

"Great place, went for dinner with my husband and the food was absolutely out of this world. He had a steak and it was tender and succulent and I..."

Tlalane

"Great place. I Loved their lamb shank! Perfect for a chilled dinner for 2 or with a few friends! Service is good. Would definitely eat here again..."

Katt

"I went here with a large group of people (there were around 25 of us). The waiters were on top of things, making sure that all our needs were..."

Asian Foodie

"A jewel in Rosebank. Portuguese fine dining cuisine venue.From steaks to deliciously spiced seafood. Good value,friendly staff and attention to..."

Garth Williamson

"I love Spetada and think it is totally underrated. The service is excellent and the pricing is great for what you get. Have been about three or four..."

Amy Ford

"Sunday lunch at Spetada. First visit and found service to be prompt & attentive. Ordered 2 speciality steaks and will definitely be back for more. It..."

JC

"We were intending to find somewhere for breakfast & ended up having lunch at Spetada. We found it by accident & by using Zomato. Firstly there..."

Marc Schmidt

"I have been here for dinner and lunch. My sister and her hubby introduced us as they Love this place. The Father and Son are friendly, warm and very..."

Maylene Kim May

"Ambience good, service good, food good but nothing out of the..."

Big Al

"Good food. We had the Gourmet Chicken and Chicken Picata, both delicious. They also have a nice selection of tea. Service was..."

Ronny Tack

"Cool place to hang out. Even a nice view at night. The food is over the..."

Yung Cet

"Wonderful Portuguese restaurant. We keep going back for their delicious Espetada and altogether awesome cuisine. The ambience is classy but laid back..."

Peter Bolgann

"The food is pretty good. The service is truly some of the best that you will find. These guys really pay attention to..."

Goitseone Jonas

"The food was good but could've been a tad bit tastier. The service was very efficient and..."

Simone Jeffery

"I will definitely visit again. The service is great, management and staff are friendly and welcoming, food is devine with a great atmosphere -..."

Veruska Bates

"Good food, good atmosphere and great..."

Carey Duncan

"One of my favourite places to chill with good food. In fact I had my best whole baby chicken..."

John JACOB

"very hospitable team,food was great and just on point!will be back..."

Sithandweyinkosi Mushunje

"Really good food. Helpful..."

Brett Horne

"Impeccable customer service and customisation of my simple meal which was absolutely..."

Graham Terrell

"Service was good, food was tasty. Watch out for garlic..."

Belinda Williams

"I love their..."

Nothando Moloi

"Had a great meal in a nice relaxed..."

Carey Duncan

"Great food. Loved the private..."

Dr Sindisiwe van Zyl

"Excellent service and menu selection with..."

ox “Gavin” goldhawk

"The food and service are both top..."

Gabriel Bell

"Best potato bread ever! And excellent..."

Mudzithe Phiri

"Nyc..."

Arnoldn Nso

"Awesome food and..."

Pervelan Govender

Little Italy

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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..."

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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..."

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