French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

Billi B

94/100 (1697 ratings)

Restaurants

French

Sit down

French

Reservations

Mid-range

"Apologies - no pics.... Wolfes it down. Lovely restaurant , friendly service staff, and fabulous food - good quality and generous portions...."

Nalinee Soobramoney

"Start your day @cafebillibi with the best variety of egg options! I absolutely love love love, their poached eggs and smashed avo on toast. Nothing..."

Forever Famished

"First time visiting Cafe Billi Bi and it did not disappoint! We arrived at 10:45 and were lucky to get a table, it was packed. The food & service..."

Brigid Warburton

"Nice please to be social and have a afternoon out. Food always presented beautifully. Food also awaits tastes great. Waiter could be a bit more..."

Mitch Lee

"Buzzing restaurant. Convenient for me because I live in the area, Located opposite Greenstone Mall in a Shopping Centre called Stoneridge. Food is..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"Food is art... I am yet to have a poor experience at this place. The service, food, timing, setting, decor and experience is always 100%. There is so..."

Lara

"Always a great experience for the palate. Flavor filled dishes. First time my son had a Meatball Sandwich and Daughters has Turkish Chicken Flat..."

Sibusiso

"I'm not scared to go and eat there because you will never be disappointed with the food👍🏻😉I love pasta with prawns or seafood and eggs..."

Maria Tolsta

"I was impressed with the level of service from start to finish. As for the dish that I ordered, the creamy chicken, bacon and mushroom pasta had good..."

Kimson Chan

"This is a true gem to the area. A newish gem, but their shine and sparkle comes not from being relatively newish, but from the absolute hands on..."

Donovan Lawrence

"Simple review....never had a bad meal there.....ever! Superb from start to finish. Need 140 characters, did I mention that whatever you order..."

Jay

"It was my first time visiting Billi Bi after seeing the great reviews. It was my Dads birthday lunch and the chef went out of his way to make it..."

Kerry B

"Best breakfasts ever, I love this place. Great food and service. The poached eggs and hollandaise sauce are what keep me going back !Soon..."

Resham Sathideen

"The best breakfast, the best lunch, the best coffee, the best cakes, my favourite the carrot cake. And my husband loves there chocolate cake, they..."

Chrizelde Pienaar

"Went for quick lunch. Nice setting with inside/ outside seating We sat outside on an early Spring afternoon Ordered fresh juice combo of..."

Trevor

"Very comfortable breakfast, brunch little Café. Food is always good with welcoming services. Best to go early on the weekend. It is always full. I..."

Theo Cheung

"Tasty brunch meal - good coffee and big biscuits. Had the asparagus, poached egg on rye with salmon- beautifully presented and very filling. ..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Really enjoyed breakfast here this morning. Such a nice and busy spot. The salmon omelette is out of this world. The waitress was attentive and..."

Chandey Bosch

"The food is always outstanding, no matter what we order off the menu. The staff sees to every customer through the busiest of days, in the most..."

RCS

"Got their special breakfast menu (pulled pork on rosti with eggs and hollandaise sauce) plus their HEAVENLY MELT IN YOUR MOUTH CHEESECAKE. I don’t..."

Rinejhie De Leon

"Wonderful hidden gem in the Greenstone area( Stoneridge Mall). We were greeted by everyone with a smile. Wanted a salmon salad, and it wasn't on the..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"One of the best breakfast, lunch restaurants I've been to.Always nice and different blackboard specials.Freshly baked cakes on display..."

Carin

"Great outdoor cafe style vibe. Service is ok though. Food is great. I usually have the smoked salmon breakfast which never leaves me disappointed. My..."

Nasheetha Singh

"Great breakfast atmosphere where you can lose yourself not only in the passing of people but the decadence of savoury and sweet..."

Alexander Leppert

"This has become my friend and I's go to breakfast place after every Saturday. The food here is amazing, this place should be number 1 on the hidden..."

Tshidi

"Nice cosy cafe type atmosphere with amazing service everytime. The food is always of a high standard, made with quality produce. The specials..."

Jarrod De Lange

"Billi B for lunch today.. always friendly helpful staff.. Norwegian salmon with cous cous and prawn flavoured pesto was absolutely divine...they..."

Cryssy

"Great restaurant with an amazing chef. The food never disappoints and the specials are great. The coffee on the other hand... well someone needs..."

Mitchdiedrick

"Wonderful cafe in Stoneridge shopping centre. Definitely and option for those looking for a good brunch in Edenvale. Breakfast is served till 11:30,..."

Adriel

"What a lovely Café! I had breakfast with my significant other on 12 March and the wonderful energetic vibe was just what was needed on a Sunday..."

Johan Vos

"Absolutely amazing breakfast. Service 5 starFood 5 starEvery time we visit Cafe Billi Bi, we are really impressed and would highly..."

Andrew

"Yay 👍🏾Food: Consistently good food. The one thing I love is the variety in the menu. There's always something for everyone. Their specials..."

Nonji Motlhetlhi

"Wow what a cute, healthified cafè!I love to get breakfast here. It is always bustling with folks on weekend mornings.Such..."

Krinisha Kara

"Quite enjoyed eating lunch at this cafe. The menu was lovely, lots of healthy and appetising meals. I had the seared fillet cous cous salad which was..."

Jessica

"Excellent breakfast and service. The restaurant was full and yet the service was perfect. Each of my guests had a different breakfast and we could..."

Lavita Oreb

"Thoroughly enjoy this cafe. Situated in a prominent crossing at Stoneridge Centre in between Wimpy, Ocean Basket, Primi Piatti and Rocomamas, there..."

Jacques Scholtz

"After a bit of a trek from Bryanston to Stoneridge to sample this gem that I have heard so much about from my friends on the East Rand, its easy to..."

Lauras World

"Breakfast at my favourite spot;) The vibe was awesome especially outside in this lovely weather. The service was amazing as always. The food...yummy!..."

Florenz0

"One of my favourite cafes. Their food is really tasty. I love their salads. The breakfasts are also really good. Laid back atmosphere. Always..."

Stefi

"I've heard great things about Cafe Billi Bi and decided to try it out with a group of family friends who are regular visitors to the establishment. I..."

Kristijan Madjarevic

"Best eggs Benedict in JHB absolutely fantastic. Haven't been here for a few months and the food has really improved. Wife had the omelette which was..."

Simon Bromfield

"Excellent service and my fiance and I were accommodated even though we had no reservation. Well-presented and intelligent food served on time and..."

Thomas Pagenkopf

"Tasty food and cosy environment. We enjoyed a fabulous meal! The sirloin steaks were perfectly cooked and tender. The sole; special of the day,..."

GfreeSandi

"This place is very cool. Small little place. Must be like 50 seater. But some really good food and drinks and ice cream. Nice and casual just relax...."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"Doesn't matter if you're ordering just a cappuccino or a full main meal, it's always fantastic! Their cakes are absolutely divine and the food is..."

Luandri Boarato

"I love this restaurant! we've been here several times and I've never been disappointed. service is prompt and friendly and the food is always good...."

Paula Dow

"All in all, a nice lunch! I expected a bit more too be honest. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes though. Their pies and salads seemed to be the..."

Yanir Grindler

"What a great little breakfast spot! I usually don't go out for breakfast, but had the privilege of enjoying a delicious meal at Cafe Billi..."

Michael Cloete

"Brought the family for a Sunday bite. Kids had the chicken pie generously filled with chicken mushrooms & peas and a pasta with meatballs which..."

Roland Schwartz

"Awesome place!! Great food always consistent never have a disappointing meal there and presentation is always good! If you ever in the area and feel..."

KeepItRich

"My family came here on Mothers Day for breakfast. Although we didn't have a reservation and all the tables were booked, the extremely friendly..."

Lorcan Carlsen

"A cute little spot! Love the decor! Great menu options and great prices, and portions. The burgers are amazing! So are the fruit juice granitas! We..."

Marika_Mav

"A cute little cafe situated in Stone ridge Shopping center.Decided to try this place out on Monday morning as it was a public holiday-i was in a..."

Lisa Gabriella Jasmine Strovall-Harf

"Went back to cafe Billi Bi this morning. I must say the service was phenomenal. Waiters are super friendly and management excellent. The food has..."

Carin

"Decor is clean and fresh.Service is friendly and efficient.Manager comes to check on you.Salads and sandwiches are..."

Michelle

"Looooove looove this restaurant! All I can say is, its worth the drive. Delicious food all time, great ambience and good service. They serve..."

Yolisa

"A favorite of mine! Tucked in stoneridge centre across from rocomamas😁 always a delicious meal and very designer... The owner/chef is a real..."

Matthew Hatton Walker

"A cosy cafe in the heart of Edenvale which caters for everyone. The decor is welcoming and the staff are friendly. There is a good variety of..."

Gary Greenberg

"I have been looking forward to coming here for a long time but forget about it when they are open. This time we planned ahead and went on a Sunday..."

Arne Swanepoel

"Their breakfast specials are the best. A bit pricey but well worth it. Especially their pulled pork eggs Benedict! Highly recommended. We will be..."

Celeste Williams

"I will try to keep this short and sweet. The decor is amazing and the food is alright. I had a seafood meal. Although on the menu..."

Aziz Aripov

"Took my mom for lunch here since she now resides in Krugersdorp so dont get to see her too often . Settled in at 11:30 and got served by..."

Taniko Gough

"It's not the Ritz, but situated in a somewhat unlikely location Billi Bi is a bistro of superb quality. All dishes are prepared with great skill and..."

Hilton

"One of our favorite places to eat breakfast or lunch. We have become regulars and are never disappointed in the delicious food or service. The smoked..."

Genevieve Kable

"I had a great breakfast here with my sister. We both ordered omelettes, they were yum. Coffee is gooood:) and the service is great. Friendly...."

BeeBum De A

"A cafe that has awesome coffee and cake. A great spot for breakfast and lunch. Great and interestingly flavorful specials that change regularly. Pop..."

Claudia Nel

"I truly enjoyed the place. Atmosphere was great. The waiter was cool. The salad I had was soooooo yummee. And cappuccino was great. All 4 of us..."

Marisela Veludo

"I live really close to Cafe Billi Bi and we eat here on a regular basis. The food is always good. Great to take people for breakfast on the weekend..."

Miruthini Naiker

"The food was great and the Waiter was niceI liked that it was chilled the cheese cake was great It was fun and paked I recommend u to get a..."

GameOver

"My favourite lunch/brunch spot in the Edenvale/Greenstone area. They consistently deliver exciting, delicious and fresh food. I have..."

Melissa Do Couto

"I regularly have breakfast at Billi Bi. They have established themselves as an Edenvale / Greenstone leader in the cafe / breakfast-brunch restaurant..."

Epicurean Republic

"We love this little treasure. Great for lunch. The food is always good and lovely to sit outside. Staff are friendly and always seem happy. The..."

MaxzeneM

"Our fav spot in Edenvale. All the staff is friendly. Great atmosphere, definitely a place I recommend to try. Foods great drinks are vast and varied...."

Danielle Van Rensburg

"Cafe Billi Bi is the perfect place for family lunch, girlfriends-get-togethers, friends reunions and even dates. The atmosphere is great and has..."

Cecillia

"First time "dining" in the East. This place made great impression.They offer quite the inviting menu - struggled to choose a dish. They also..."

Qhawe Luthuli

"We saw the review for this restaurant on Zomato. With a rating of 4.5 we just had to give it a try. It was a scorching hot Sunday lunch time so we..."

Marc Schmidt

"This is our favourite breakfast place to go to over the weekend. Great food, great service, great ambience and great coffee. They also do good..."

Stephanie

"This place got everything you want. Fantastic coffee,great fresh food and friendly service. I wish more places can be like this. I had the corn..."

Suzanne Crozier

"Lovely unique menu drawn out in chalkboards. Attentive staff who are eager to please. Delicious food and coffee. Good outdoor and indoor atmosphere...."

Genevieve Law

"I am in love with this cafe! The decor is plain and very tasteful. Staff are friendly. Very relaxed vibe whether sotting indoors or outdoors. Great,..."

Liza

"This has to be my favourite cafe in Joburg. Their specials board is always fresh and exciting and their presentation is always on point. Good for..."

Jenna-Leigh De Wit

"*****!!!!!Oh wow!!! I can't tell you how amazing this spur of the moment lunch with my Husby was today!!! This is one of our fav places & it..."

Angie

"Amazing....Sea food pasta an absolute must have!!!! ..."

Buyi

"My first breakfast there was an absolute pleasure! Service was efficient and friendly. I ordered the hot corn cake breakfast and it was beautifully..."

Cait Morris

"Good lunch menu selection, fast friendly service. Huge portions makes for good value for money. Outside seating which is a great change. Treat for a..."

Dilene Cranna

"Awesome open retro chicken panini at this little bistro. I can recommend this place for a quick lunch time meal. Meals are rather large and if you..."

Candice Gerber

"Cute little cafe, in a very quiet part of the centre. The salad was really good and so was the Service. Perfect if you were in the area shopping or..."

AG

"This is a nice cafe next to greenstone mall.The service was good and the food quite good. Nice place to sit down for lunch while..."

Roland

"Had a really delicious lunch at Cafe Billi Bi today! I had a chicken pie which was so delicious and just what my body needed on a rainy miserable day..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Oh my goodness I love this place! Good coffee, delicious and unique food (with a constantly changing specials list) and the best Apple Crumble pie I..."

Robyn Louw

"My wife and i often pop in for lunch and have always thought the food is wonderful, presentation clean and tasteful. In summer with the doors open it..."

Wicked Cream

"It's strange how hidden gems are all around you. And this restaurant is definitely one of these hidden gems! Their food is absolutely outstanding!..."

Eleni

"Relaxing Cafe, great for sunny days and hungry tummies. *Disclaimer: we were hosted by Zomato and Cafe Billi Bi for a foodie meetup, and..."

Merelda

"Came here for lunch. It was a very pleasant experience. We sat outside and were immediately attended to by the waitron. The menu gave a choice of a..."

Pierre Marais

"Fresh, wholesome meals. Tasty and delicious. Good coffee. Service was excellent. Will definitely come back. Wagyu burger was cooked to..."

Tahlia Naidu

"A very good breakfast and brunch spot. I had the corn hotcakes with bacon, avo, and basil pesto which was delicious! My wife had creamy corn..."

Johan

"My favourite restaurant in Johannesburg! Love their salad and pasta and everything...."

Miriam Chou

"This was such a lovely find! A family friend told us about this place and when we went to check it out we were met by the sweetest waitress, she was..."

Anne Burger

"Heard amazing reviews so came to try this place out. I ordered a steak sandwich, which was very tasty! My hub had the Meatball Sub and enjoyed it..."

Celeste Everitt

"It may be true that some of the best places are found by accident. Went there for breakfast. Was fairly busy for a weekday morning. Atmosphere is..."

Adrian Perumal

"I had an amazing time. My friend took me out for breakfast, and I was happy. My stomach could not stop dancing. They get so busy, so the waiters..."

Prudence Dimema

"Waiter was fantastic! Food was delicious. Great breakfast..."

Adele Saul

"Good option for lunch. Meals are well..."

Paul

Bistro Vine

84/100 (555 ratings)

Restaurants

French

European

French

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Pork

Pasta

Salad

Duck

Oyster

Mussels

Steak Frites

Salmon

Duck Confit

Bouillabaisse

Cassoulet

Lamb

Pesto

Sit down

European

French

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Excellent service & food...All of the starters on the current menu are exceptional. My main of duck confit was not excellent but still quite..."

C. Francis

"What a lovely evening, cosy and romantic. The service was incredible and the food was delicious. For starters we had the Wild Mushrooms and Snails,..."

Angela Donze

"I had the Duck Confit and the bitter lemon tart. Excellent and fantastic service. Every time. I recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great..."

Nicole Lombard

"Went here on a Saturday lunch date. What a cute little place and lovely little tables to sit outdoors in the sun on a warm winters day. Too many..."

Sasha De Oliveira

"This is such a lovely intimate little place. I am not adventurous when it comes to food so I ordered good old steak and chips. The steak was cooked..."

Hengie

"This bistro has a lovely feel to it and we enjoyed the atmosphere. The starter portions were generous and my favourite was definitely the phyllo..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Love this intimate and classy little side restaurant. So easy to wall past it down 4th avenue but truth is it's amazing. There are always great..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I have nothing else but praise for this little gem of a restaurant. AMAZING food! My whole family ate here for mother's day and it was a wonderful..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Had lunch here today we ordered oysters, fried camembert, muscles and confit duck. The dishes were all excellent. Good variety of SA and French wines..."

Elle

"Excellent everything Thank you We ordered 6 dishes between the 4 of us - each one a melody of flavors The staff knows their stuff a memorable..."

Louisa Botha

"Such a lovely find. We walked in for a drink only but stayed for starters and it was lovely. Classic french food, bistro style, along with long lists..."

LuluFromJozi

"A girlfriend and I booked a table here for a long overdue catch-up and as it was both our first times, we arrived excited to try this French bistro..."

Lauras World

"Stumbled upon Bistro Vine yesterday (Saturday) afternoon in search of something to eat and a kitchen that was still open. Owing to the heat of the..."

Bridget Meyer

"Bistro Vine is my favourite restaurant - we once had four dinners in one week here – irrefutable proof, no? (*Hears mutters of me being boring. ..."

Anoushka

"What an amazing evening we had at Bistro Vine 😍👌🏻🙌 Nice and cozy French restaurant .... We enjoyed every minute of it - the meals..."

Abs

"Really nice food and vibe. Service was good. Good for a date. Meats and mussels are delicious. Pricing in the upper side of the normal...."

Manuel Feliciano Gomez-Arrones Egido

"Bistro Vine is one of my go-to French places in Joburg and it never disappoints. The menu offers a great selection of classic French dishes and their..."

Bronwills

"Great ambience and food at this cosy little French bistro in Parkhurst. Started with the mushrooms on polenta which was tasty and comforting,..."

Dino

"What a last minute decision but so glad we decided to have dinner at Bistro Vine. As with all restaurants in Parkhurst the vibe is faultless. This..."

Devin Sage

"We started the evening off to Duck Pate & Pork Belly. Pate much better unless you love carbs. We moved onto the duck & chiro/squid - both devine!..."

Björn Luciano Salsone

"Service was splendid and absolutely pleasant. It was that random night in spring which for some reason was cold, however we were warmly welcomed and..."

The Pretoria Explorer

"Lovely ambiance in this little restaurant. Our waitress was quick and we enjoyed her personality. Food devine but found it a little pricey for what..."

Candi Make Up

"Enormously impressed with the service. The waitress remembered the style of wine we love as well as our food preferences 10 months after our last..."

Mandy

"Loved this quaint little bistro. It's quite unassuming from the outside and almost dwarfed by the neighboring Rockets. The interior is cosy and..."

Tam Loves Food

"Enjoyed it. Good food, great vibe. Definitely worth visiting again. Friendly staff and great wine list. Loved the intimacy the place offers, not too..."

Siya Bagozza Mzimba

"There a few disappointing moment such a s our table been given away just before our arrival, and they didn't have most of the stuff that was on the..."

Zandile

"This was an amazing night out with awesome food and service. Ohhh how I missed this place. #bistrovine I started with #mussels with perfectly crisp..."

Your Taste Buds

"Having the best best lunch going into sunset on your pavement. Great food, wine and whiskey, friends. And as for Angelica our spectacular waitress......"

Trevor

"I love bistro vine the service is alway attentive and the food is great. The seating is a little tight. The Brie starter is excellent the..."

Chantel

"This is what a bistro should be. Small and cozy enough, quaint, with an impressive wine selection of both local and French wines. This is a gem, and..."

Anja Immelman

"Not sure why I have always given Bistro Vine a miss when strolling down the 4th Avenue strip. It is a quant setting once you've pierced trough the..."

Carel Böhmer

"Good service, excellent vibe. A bit on on the expensive side for the food you get. Food is good - it's not mind blowing though. Overall a good lunch..."

René Bennett

"Small, intimate little French restaurant - just how it should be. Had dinner here last week Wednesday and it was the perfect setting for date night...."

Megan Palm

"Phenomenal experience with excellent food and champagne! Ambiance environment was terrific! Looking forward to celebrating my birthday with a large..."

Astley Ashy Nelson

"The food was well prepared and piping hot. I ordered the deboned chicken, my wife the kingklip and daughter the fish cakes. Could not find fault..."

Kelly Parker

"Thx for an amazing dinner. Took my family here this evening. Really good solid service, amazing mussels, steak tartare and loin chops. Will def be..."

Divan Botha

"Lovely evening with friends. Food and wine was superb! Chicken & pinenut penne, was unbelievable! Truely a great little bistro in the middle of town!..."

Melissa Claassens

"For the steak top marks 5! But unfortunately had the pear for desert and that made only a 2. The service was good. The atmosphere is great and quite..."

Leon Van Zyl

"Absolutely gorgeous place. Beautifully prepared French cuisine with a home style feel. Hands down the best muscles I have eaten served with the..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Having been to this restaurant previously during load shedding, (they have gas so were still able to prepare a few meals - good to know!!) I was very..."

KarmaZebra

"A French gem on the Parkhurst strip. I just love the classy atmosphere, the beautiful French look and feel of the decor and the charm it gives off...."

Lynzi Bee

"This happens to be my favourite Parkhurst restaurant. Best tables are inside the restaurant to check out the decor. Their seafood linguine takes..."

Joburg Lawyer

"My only regret about Bistro Vine is that the place is so small and that it can be hard to get a table.The crispy duck is great, the wine..."

Guillermo Van Veen

"Nice little restaurant on a busy and popular street! Tables outside and inside, although inside is pretty small, which makes it nice. On a warm..."

Simon Trollope

"Quality restaurant with European flair. This place is always full, so plan ahead and make a reservation. Food is really good! It's cozy and..."

No Time To Waste

"One of the few real restaurants on the 4th Avenue strip. Def one to tick off on your Jozi been-there list.Menu is diverse and wine list..."

Gareth Bladon

"Quaint little spot that I probably would have rated higher if the manager had dealt with a small situation our table experienced better. Other meals..."

Tamzin

"A cosy spot that prides itself on good wines and is refuge for good French food amongst the pizza, pasta, burger smorgasbord on 4th ave. the..."

Marina Loubser

"One of my favourite restaurants in Jo'burg! A fantastic (and extensive) wine list of both local and French wines to compliment their exquisite menu...."

Michelle Rossouw Pérez Cerquetella

"One the best places in Parkhurst. It's warm and cosy. It reminded me of Franschoek. They have the best wine selection both local and French. The food..."

Tshepi M

"This hidden gem in Parkhurst - a warm, intimate little restaurant - serves provincial-style French cuisine at its best. The snails starter special..."

Charlize Morgan

"We had made our reservation for a Celebratory lunch on a Sunday. Food was very delicious with ample portion sizes. The waitress who served us was..."

AG

"Three of us went there for Sunday lunch on a chilly winter afternoon. The promise of this bistro was terrific - super decor, a cozy setting and a..."

Linsey Dyer

"One of the best places to eat great french food and drink lots of wine. Atmosphere is very french with effortless sophistication. Eaten there twice..."

Thys Geldenhuys

"Always have the best romantic time here and is my go to recommended place if you want cozy intimate excellent service and food. And the chocolate..."

Carly Sutton

"This is a quaint little restaurant on the 4th avenue strip in parkhurst. It isn't the biggest on the trip, but that adds to it charm and atmosphere..."

Roland

"Superb. From the lovely waiting staff to the food which was so delicious and rich. The duck pate with cranberry jelly converted my husband who hates..."

Niki - Jay Bougaard

"A small quaint french restaurant on the parkhurst strip. Limited tables so you should book in advance. My meat eating husband really loved the food..."

Meagan Whitehorn

"In my book, if someone can cook up a good sauce he/she is a master chef. From thedelicate Asian curry sauce (incorporating about 40 ingredients..."

Artisan Eatware

"Very friendly and efficient service. DELICIOUS FOOD!!We arrived on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation and they were more than happy..."

Jacques Coetzee

"The restaurant is small and romantic, a nice change to the normal big chain restaurants. I had the Fillet Bordleise, which was extremely tender and..."

Julia Kaleta

"It is a true bistro. It is lovely to sit on the pavement and sip ones wine. The wine list is good as is the food. The ambience is lovely..."

Martini

"Very nice restaurant , my steak tartare was done perfectly. Service good. Good French wine selection. A bit disappointed with the..."

Philippe

"Went here on Valentines Day. So we were treated to a smaller menu of three courses. Everything was delicious and the service was also on point. Will..."

Chanel White

"Excellent and extensive wine list. Great ambience and a food menu that is the perfect length! Their mussels are excellent, as is any variation of the..."

Dale Bedford

"Such a cozy, romantic spot. The wine menu is absolutely outstanding. The food is great for cold winter evenings - it's beautifully prepared but..."

Cleo Logue

"Very nice wine and vibe. Friendly and tentative staff. Good choice of dishes on the menu. Looking forward to poached pear for desert! Will be..."

Jan-Dirk Brak

"Was at Bistro V, last night. Was really a lovely experience. Great wine selection, brie phyllo pastry starter was so tasty, salmon main was one of..."

Angela Kavallieratos

"The duck liver pate starter and moules et frites remind me of when I lived in Paris. Starters and mains are fabulous if you're looking for great..."

Chris Greensmith

"I absolutely love french cuisine and was excited to try a new french bistro since we don't have many in johannesburg. I attended for the valentines..."

Brittany Wallace

"Very impressed with the service and food!! Definitely will be going back. The starters were amazing the main was incredible. Didn't have desert..."

Andrea Herman

"Such a charming place! Can't fault them on anything! Went there recently for the first time and what a pleasant surprise! Very romantic and quaint -..."

Mcredible

"Great Food, lovely ambiance, Wonderful service! I would definitely recommend them!..."

Natalie Carra Van Zyl

"A lovely and charming French style bistro in Parkhurst. Never been disappointed with their food or service. Perfect for a romantic date - bookings..."

The SA Food Guru

"This is a lovely little gem in the middle of Parkhurst. Be sure to book ahead of time though as it does get full very quickly. There are a lot of..."

Kendal Reid

"Had a great evening here. Great confit of duck, stunning salads and tempting specials. The wine was great: wonderful selection of french wines..."

Leon Pretorius

"Although slightly overrated and a somewhat snotty hostess. ..the French influence will make me go back. French Fried..."

Andy Mac

"Had a great meal. Special called Pork vs Pork. Pork 3 ways. Pretty amazing. Good service. Great menu. Wonderful service. Extensive French wine..."

Wikus Du Toit

"I took my husband here for a birthday, and was hoping for a romantic setting based on the photos I saw. It is a really cute little place, but hey,..."

Marthé Lotz

"Fantastic food well worth the price. I have never had all three courses be as absolutely phenomenal as these were .Thumbs..."

Marijke Louise

"Such yummy food at Bistro Vine combined with the affordable French wine - in this case a Chablis - makes for one of my best places. Atmosphere is..."

Glen Mollink

"One of my favorite restaurant and definetely the best place in Joburg if you want to have moule frites, they are just to die for 😋 the food is..."

Dora Prévost

"All the food was excellently prepared and flavourful. There wasn't a bite that wasn't wonderful. A good variety of dishes with something for..."

Tarini Narian

"FANTASTIC restaurant serving really good French food. I HIGHLY recommend! Good selection of French..."

Nick Dempers

"We loved the duck pate and the rib eye steak. Excellent waitress Bianca. Calvin the manager was hands on and the whole evening was..."

Gill Spargo

"Was taken here by an a friend for lunch really liked the small cozy feel of the place. Service was casual but quiet adequate - my deboned half..."

Pierre Scholtz

"What a special evening. Thanks for the great service, the well prepared food, and an overall amazing intimate vibe. My fiance proposed on the..."

Stephanie Lesabe

"Found this lovely little French Restuarant on the Internet. We were thrilled with the underdecorated look, very French. Marvelous menu..not 50 pages..."

Clarissa Bihl

"Smaller restaurant with local feel. Small menu, but having tried everything at least once, would happily have all again. Small but good quality..."

Luke Mckend

"The most intimate and fantastic dining experience one could hope to have. Honest cooking with attention to detail. Well priced if compared with other..."

Angelica Ghirelli

"A wonderful, cozy French inspired restaurant. There is a good wine list, a menu of only a few items that are the focus for the season and friendly..."

Brendan Fry

"Always a great place to have a relaxing lunch or intimate evening. Seafood linguine and braised lamb shoulder are highly recommended. Not the best..."

Jonathan Brummer

"Great cosy setting for a cold winters evening. Not our first time at Bistro. Would recommend and have recommended Bistro to our friends. Service was..."

Herman De Lange

"I like this place. One of the more upmarket places on the ever-popular Parkhurst Strip. Friendly, unpretentious and excellent mussels & chips! Not..."

lesley stones

"The place has a warm atmosphere thats romantic without being fetitious. It always feels like home or even Italy. The food is amazing, hearty and on..."

Nkuli Tleane

"I love everything about this place! The food is delicious, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful and warm. Never..."

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