The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Johannesburg, May 2024

Michael Hull

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Daniel Philipson

Lupa Osteria Meyersdal

86/100 (2954 ratings)

"Had a wonderful date night here. The breadsticks are A+! The waitress we had wasn't the friendliest, but it was a bit later on a Friday evening, so..."

Alecia Meiring

"Arrived with lots of parking available just before 18h00. Were friendly met by the door and asked seating preferences. Our waitress Pamela a trainee..."

Bennie Richardson

"I recently visited this Italian restaurant for the first time on a Saturday, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The restaurant had a..."

Andrew Lou

"If I could give them 100 stars I would! 🥳👏🏽💪🏽 thank you Jacque and all the others involved for making my moms intimate 60th so special..."

alessia lanzetti

"Kid friendly restaurant with a very nice playground. Service was on point, food was well presented and..."

Warren Steyn

"Fantastic restaurant specialising in Italian food. I however had their calamari with chips and I can honestly say its probably one of the best I..."

Marius Senekal

"Lovely environment. Wonderful manager who constantly checks in to ensure everything is perfect. The food was most definitely perfect! And the service..."

Tanya Stewart

"My favorite Lupa! Everytime I visit here the food and service is always..."

Lusshendri Pillay

"The food is excellently cooked. The ambience is good. The staff is on point. The service is ok. Not that much variety on the menu especially on the..."

Kay Ledwaba

"I hosted some of our clients today for lunch. Well, 5 stars is simply not enough. From the time we entered the door, the service and atmosphere was..."

Ursula

Salvation Deli

"Wow this is a great place to celebrate a small private party. Taryn the manager and her staff is just wonderful they warm, friendly and very helpful...."

Virginia Jacobs

"I loved dropping in for a breakfast and coffee this morning! This place pours love into everything they do and it’s so good to have access to great..."

William Price

"Small spot with nice vibe; menu is quite simple with sandwiches, salads, omelettes etc; preprepared croissants, cookies, salad etc also available...."

Karen B

"These guys have never disappointed me - lunch, breakfasts or coffee. Love visiting here and enjoying the perfection that they apply to..."

William Price

"Amazing experience. Food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Atmosphere is relaxed and service is good and friendly. Will be back..."

Corné van Rooyen

"These guy puts every other coffee shop to shame. Excellent coffee,..."

Sammy Gambrah

"Relaxed self service cafe. Delicious sarmies and burrito..."

Sherissa R

"Quaint and excellent..."

Martin Steenkamp

"Great pizette and salads, plus an awesome..."

Ivan Jenkins

"Fresh ingredients prepared daily Eat the Chocolate..."

Ross Drakes

Tebogo Mphuthi

Little Addis

Wheelchair Accessible

"We missioned in the rain to get to this cool spot in Maboneng. It was actually very quiet for a Friday night. I don't know if it was cos of the rain..."

Ntshembo Nkuna

"Ethiopian food never disappoints. African, fresh, healthy and mouth watering. Little Addis Cafe atmosphere is it. The attention to detail definitely..."

Natache Iilonga

"Some of the best food I have ever tasted. Caters well for vegans and vegetarians. Traditional and homely atmosphere with welcoming and friendly..."

Lauren Thomson

"This place is fantastic! If you're a coffee lover, there's a whole station set up outside the café where a woman brews fresh coffee to..."

Pearl Pillay

"Authentic beautiful cuisine I was born in Addis Abeba Ethiopia and Little Addis brings me home and warms my heart. Not just good food but a social..."

Fabrizio Capello

"I'm usually not a fan of traditional African food especially as I'm quite picky with what I eat, but having something at Little Addis Cafe is..."

Martin Headger

"It's a little cozy place in Joburg, really the food got a very nice flavor and the portions are very generous if you are searching & love to try..."

AskTheRazz

"Very nice little restaurant in the heart of Maboneng. Food was great, spicy but not too hot. We had the beef and veggie plate for 2, nice challenge..."

Paul.vermeij

"Excellent service, amazing food and great atmosphere. We ordered the Vegan half platter (each) and it was a lot of food. One should eat with the..."

Bryan Turner

"The most incredible let vegan platter of some of the most tasty Ethiopian food in Jozi. Love being catered for as a vegan in the most unexpected..."

Genya Beulah Gluckman

"Refreshing experience! Little Addis is a little gem. Ethiopia has come to Jozi. Enjoyed the food tremendously and very affordable prices! Highly..."

Leverne Mountany

"Cute little sidewalk Ethiopian restaurant on the main road of the Maboneng Precinct. The service is super slow, but the food makes up for it...."

Smelly Celly

"Reminds me of home :) Proper cooked meal with many exciting flavors from the organic spices. LOVE IT!My favorite has to be the meat platter but..."

Eugene Alberts

"This is one of our regular eating spots in Johannesburg. If you want some fabulous spiced favours, this is definitely a place to try out considering..."

Toni-J

"This is a great cultural experience at an affordable price. If you want to try out some authentic Ethiopian food then don't look any further. The..."

Unathi

"Sick vibe, unique food. Authentic Ethiopian experience in the heart of Jozzi. The coffee is powerful, it's super strong and tasty...."

Nina Formanek

"Delicious flavours on offer at this Ethiopian restaurant. Be willing to use your hands (so share the platters with someone suitable!). Well priced..."

Karen Heese

"A great little spot. Small menu with big portions. We had the half veggie platter and the half meat and veggie platter. Full of flavour with great..."

Jo Savva

"I love this place. What a little gem. I go there often for lunch. The food is amazing. The food is quite addictive actually. The coffee is strong and..."

Quinten Edward Williams

"Very humble little place, kind people. The food is interesting, not too spicy just tasty. Real cultural experience, as standard they eat with their..."

Johann & Limari

"I have the privilege of working in Maboneng and I fell in love with the authenticity of "Little Addis" they serve delicious traditional Ethiopian..."

Ngwako SA

"I've not been to their restaurant, but if the market on main is any indication of their food I need to get there asap. We had the Jeerah bread with..."

Suzanne Crozier

"The reviews for Little Addis are quite mixed. But we still took a chance. And overall, it was good enough!We ordered the meat and veg platter which..."

Ka Wing 88

"This place is very quaint! A tiny restaurant with about 4 tables. The service is a bit slow but the food is really interesting and although I don't..."

Amy Scroope

"My collegues took us to this famous restaurant. I was not sure of this Ethiopian restaurant for my vegetarian options at first but when I saw my..."

Hitesh Agrawal

"this is one of my favourite restaurants in the city!! great, tasty menu, excellent coffee, and unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere; chef and owner..."

Dorothee Kreutzfelt

"Awesome flavours and great vibe! Had a tasty meal - eat with your hands, which is fun. No license so we bought wine from next door. Friendly and fun..."

Carolyn Freeman

"Little Addis is the best place in town. The best Ethiopian food , the owner is absolutely friendly and warm .. Ive never seen someone with such a..."

Mayenzeke Baza

"Hidden gem in the heart of Joburg! Cosy atmosphere & delicious food at a ridiculously reasonable price. The kind of restaurant you need to..."

Marie-Louise Kirsten

"I give Little Addis a 5 because they are a perfect example of keeping it simple and getting it right. They serve the typical ethiopian..."

Andz Venter

"Best Ethiopian restaurant in Joburg hands down! The owner is warm and friendly and his love comes out in the food. My favourite is the veg..."

Thembelihle Seruto

"A wonderful little restaurant in the heart of the maboneng precinct which serves authentic Ethiopian food. If you are in the CBD and like something..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"Great hidden place, the vegan food is amazing with 6 or 7 different tastes on the plate. A simple venue but great food. I will be back for those week..."

Sven

"A humble, unpretentious, and authentic experience with truly unique flavours. Definitely something worth trying if you're even slightly..."

Brendan M

"The platter is amazingly delicious and extremely fresh. Especially love all the lentil dishes and beet root. 100%authentic, unpretentious and..."

Nicole

"Enjoyed the simple authentic meal. Service was good and on the whole the dining experience was very pleasant. The only slight downside is that they..."

Sheryl

"Loved! Loved! Loved!This little gem in the heart of the Maboneny precinct is just delightful. It's incredibly popular as the stream of people in..."

Mabelami

"I am an Ethiopian food fanatic and have eaten it all over the world. The food is tasty and authentic. Place is small , clean. No..."

Lauren Panicco Fabian

"I was a bit apprehensive of Ethiopian food going to this place. What was memorable was how tasty the food was, the balance of spices was well..."

Imah Mwaba

"I was really impressed with the quality and value of the food. Even the half portion is more than enough for one and so tasty. No bar, but can buy..."

David Bollaert

"Little Addis has become one of our favorites, their food is great, healthy and low in carbs. Its the perfect meal for us when we want a quick dinner..."

Lizl Brink

"I love Little Addis! I used to live in an apartment above for a year and half, during which I used to eat here 3 times a week on average. The reasons..."

John Bazley

"Great little gem. Awesome down to earth place with hearty food. I'd go there everyday if I..."

Danielle Nurock Nardini

"Good honest affordable ethiopian soul food made by Kassa himself under the watchful eye of King..."

Tian Johnson

"Tried out Little Addis while touring the city with my Honors class a few years back, at their Ethiopian quarters on Jeppe Street in the CBD. Their..."

Hasina Gori

"Delicious food! We got the veggie and meat mix half portion and it was so amazing we cleaned our whole plate. The Ethiopian spiced tea was also..."

Aly B

"Charming spot, with simple and deliciously tasty food. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and excellent service. Safe and sufficient parking with..."

Lauren Rota

"Lovely little restaurant serving Ethiopian food. Haven't had much exposure to it so it was exciting to try something different. I had beef tibs and..."

Kemal Shand

"Such great food Ethiopian cuisine. Flavourful. Would certainly..."

Amanda Kaburise

"In case you're seeing the location at 44 Stanley, they're not there and have been located across the street next to the Virgin gym since 2019. I'm..."

Frank Lim

"This is one of my favourite spots. They have a delicious affordable platter of a variety of vegan dishes with generous portions. The owner is very..."

Chris Glover

"Neat inside and very friendly staff. The food was okay. For people who dont like mild and hot spicy Ethiopian food it is ideal. But if you are..."

Anesu Chayire

"Very authentic. The host was pleasant and the chef came out and greeted us. The food was beyond amazing, all the flavors blended so well and you..."

saarah amod

"The food was finger licking good! Thank you Kassa and Yvette, For the warm welcome, amazing food and lovely chat.we had the fasting meal (which is..."

Manisha Bramdeo

"Lovey experience at this small modern Ethiopian place. It may be the best we’ve ever had here or in the US. The spice was perfect. Not too hot and..."

shelbie legg

Ponana Souk Bar

"cute little set up, great for private events. Always a jump when..."

Lihle Mlangeni

"Absolutely loved it here!!! Staff is amazing and..."

Micaela Varrie

"Cozy place, good variety of drinks and great..."

Tyla Daniels

"Awesome vibe that gets amped up real..."

Lehodi Seoka

"Good music, good people, friendly..."

Gray Van Rayne

"Very nice place I love..."

Proteen Mwale

"Decent techno on a Thursday..."

Ali Sayed

"Never fails to give you a..."

mphela mamabolo

"Good music and..."

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Harlem Kitchen

The Local Grill

86/100 (6163 ratings)

"Had a lovely evening at The Local Grill, we were a table of approx 12 - This is probably why the food took quite some time. Other than waiting for..."

Yajna

"If you have to ask me what my favourite steakhouse is, the answer is easy… the Local Grill. The Local Grill is based in Parktown North and has been..."

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"If you’re looking for a good steak, this is the place to come. The staff are also very pleasant and knowledgeable. Great wine list and pleasant..."

Philip Lutz

"Great steaks, high attention to detail, excellent preparation; especially the soft and succulent well done steaks! The timeline of when and how the..."

Mpho Makwana

"Best meat in Johannesburg for sure. The waiters know which meat is better to be eaten at what point and will always recommend the best. The 1kg..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"Another place if you’re feeling like devouring meat. I ate the pork ribs and as usual had it with a baked potato. Always a winner! The desserts are..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Thank you to Innocent and the rest of the team at the Local Grill. I took 3 friends and colleagues who were here from the Middle East for a..."

Mark Calderwood

"My family took me to The Local Grill for my birthday last night. It was my first time at the restaurant and I really, really enjoyed it.We..."

Simon Hebron

"Truly an amazing restaurant to frequent. The staff are awesome and friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. Want a fantastic steak, look no..."

GoGo Meamito

"Ok so I’ve had countless steaks here. Mostly to try and decide who makes the best steak in JHB. I’m stuck though. The Local Grill, Grillhouse and..."

Justin Le Roux

"The experience here is one you have to do if you love your meat. Ask your waiter to go on a tour of the kitchen and the freezer. The staff are..."

Inge Nefdt

"TOP TOP TOP 🔝!Amazing meat, amazing sides, amazing bread.Can’t complain about anything, except that the service was a bit..."

Calories-Inn🐷

"Every single time I come here I've had such a great experience. The team offers kitchen tours which are guided by the passionate chefs. The way they..."

Diana Mak

"Been coming to this place since it opened and I must say what a great job the management has done in improving this place every time I've visited,..."

AKshar Sewkuran

"One of the better steakhouses in the northern suburbs. One of the characteristics I love most is that you never feel hurried. Unlike some other place..."

Richard

"Quality steaks; extensive sides to choose from; great atmosphere and service; and the best Kir Royale cocktails. The desserts let them down though (a..."

K

"An amazing place for a fine dining experience and quite the range of main plates considering it's specialized in meat. I had for starters calamari..."

AskTheRazz

"I came here for a birthday dinner,I was quite excited after reading all the great reviews and couldn't wait to experience this place . The..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"The best meal since I arrived in Joberg. The service was amazing. Private tour of meat locker convinced us to order Biltong soup and a whole salami..."

Kathy Moody

"This is one of those OG steak houses. The minute you step in you want to luxuriate in the old world charm replete with starched napkins and well..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Fantastic place, great food, 5 star service and a special x-factor... The senior manager really took special care of us. Good selection of wine...."

Tanya Oosthuizen

"This is one of the go to steak houses, when walking in you feel a great sense of an established experienced establishment, the experience is great..."

Russel Roth

"My boyfriend and I went here after our dinner plans fell through at another restaurant. After being turned away from 2 other restaurants as we didn't..."

Deshanya Naidoo

"Food - 3.5/5.0Service - 3.0/5.0Atmosphere - 3.5/5.0Ordered steaks and chops, both were good however the steak was not done as..."

PrinishaM 💋

"We had one of our best dinner dates at the Local Grill Park Town North. The steaks were delicious. The steak appreciation course in the kitchen was..."

Anoka Balram

"Now anyone who knows me will know I'm a loyal turn 'n tender girl, however I was beyond blown away with the exceptional service we received at this..."

The Hungry Blonde

"This place was very appealing to me. From the moment you walk in, you feel the warmth of the place from the managers to the waiters. I enjoyed the..."

Busisiwe Miller

"Been to this spot for the second time now and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that they cater for Halaal and that the kitchen and pans are totally..."

Azrah Kadwa

"After my last meal here which was a disaster, what a change. Both meals , service, dessert and ambiance really good. My wifes fillet , maybe a 3,5..."

Alister Hay

"Totally blown away at how awesome this restaurant is. How did it take me 10 years to come back here? We wanted some comfort food and they had oxtail..."

LuluFromJozi

"Had some family visiting that wanted a good steak. So decided to take them to have a great meat experience. From the arrival the staff was super..."

Philippe Frydman

"I'm a regular here and am always very happy with the whole experience. I went last night for a quick impromptu meal and once again everything was top..."

Jared Cavé

"Good food! Good service! Enjoyed the grain fed Tbone! Well seasoned and tasty!The location is king and Milton delivered on the..."

Zach Masondo

"Really enjoy it, a bit crowded and parking problems. Great range of steaks. I will be back. If you dont book a table before hand it does become a..."

Patric

"I have to say that I was really blown away! Very rare that one gets a tour of the restaurant let alone the meat section. The food and staff were..."

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"Great steaks and very nice interior. I like how you have a selection between grass and grain fed beef. The kitchen tour was offered on the night and..."

Jacques Wentzel

"Service is Excellent, the manager Jarrod is by far the most outgoing, friendly and hard working manager I have ever experienced at a restaurant...."

Ilan Ben-David

"Service was friendly and attentive. The kitchen tour was offered which we declined. Steaks were cooked to perfection with a nice selection of..."

No Time To Waste

"I come here often for their ostrich medallions which are the best I've ever tasted and I love the generous portion of their cranberry sauce. You can..."

Jill Nudelman

"Best meat in Johannesburg. I had a fillet on the bone and it was superb-tender and flavoursome. Service was attentive and the place is extremely well..."

Carlo Fortugno

"Rated one of the top steak restaurants in South Africa , it is not hard to see why. Friendly staff, great service and a kitchen tour..."

Claudia Nel

"Very good! Love the kitchen and meat tour, nice little touch! The food is always good and service generally likewise!!!! One of the better steak..."

Greg

"What an absolute peach of a Restaurant! Whether you consider yourself to be a beef connoisseur or just simply enjoy a great steak every so often,..."

Kent Lawrence

"Fantastic night out on our anniversary date. My partner is a beef fanatic so he thoroughly enjoyed the kitchen walk through which was a nice addition..."

Nozishada

"Without a doubt the best steakhouse in Johannesburg with a variety of meat from grain-fed to grass fed. The service and meal was impeccable would..."

Shaun Swartz

"Never disappoints. A must experience if you are serious about your steak ⚡⚡⚡ An educational experience on wine and good meat. Definitely coming..."

Kelebogile Mofokeng

"An excellent evening! My partner and I came here for our anniversary and were not disappointed. The kitchen tour was an unexpected, educational and..."

Joshua

"A lovely evening. Our three guests from Sicily were super impressed with the food & the service. It was their first time tasting Ostrich & Kudu!..."

Susannah Fox

"It's easy for a steakhouse to have premium cuts (think Wagyu, etc) as their speciality calling cards and to skimp on the more standard ones (the..."

Loshen Naidu

"As far as steakhouses go, I don't know if there's anywhere better! The selection of different cuts, age, grass fed etc etc.. The options are endless...."

Michael Morton

"Have veen goinh regular and last night 2 May was the latest..i just had to give them a 5..impeccable service fantastic amazing steak that is always..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"One of the best places in Johannesburg to eat a good steak. My personal recommendation: blue cheese sauce. The best one I have tried in South Africa...."

Maialen

"What?Upmarket, excellent meat, a decent wine list, a reasonable beer selection and good service. The wet-aged rump, Drifter Cape Town Blonde and..."

Foodster

"I hosted a business dinner in the wine room a few weeks back and was thoroughly impressed with the impeccable service from the staff and management..."

Margeaux Swartz

"What an experience! Once we were seated and received our drinks, one of the chefs came around and asked if we'd like a look into the kitchen... Of..."

Robyn Louw

"10.06.2016. Recently friends and I were wanting a good piece of steak. I was always fond of the boksurg branch and loved having the fillet and beer..."

The Food Musketeer

"We went to The Local Grill last night for the first time and had the most incredible time. The service was fantastic and the food simply divine!..."

Megan Fisher

"I've been here twice, most recently before Youth Day where my partner and I both had the 200g fillet. Everything, from the service to the meat to the..."

Adam W

"Had a lovely evening at the Local Grill. Decided to brave the cold and venture out for some good grub and really happy I did. Steaks were some of the..."

Charmaine Rautenbach

"Booked a table for 10 for Rod's birthday weekend. What a pleasure. Rubbed shoulders with a celebrity on walking through the door...."

Teresa Niomi De Beer

"Date night! Even though it's less than 500m from my house. I ve for some reason avoided local grill. Way was I wrong. From the moment we entered till..."

Daniel Wiggill

"We were on a mission to find the best steak in JHB. The Local Grill is top 5 of our personal list of steak restaurants. We keep going back, and..."

FoodloverJHB

"Service is very professional - top class. They offer "grainfed" or "grassfed" beef. I had a fillet but it was delivered rare rather than medium which..."

Paul Scott

"Excellent food and great service. Pork ribs and mini waffle were excellent. Good selection on ice cream. Waiter and manager were really good. Will be..."

Andrew

"My fiancé and I had a fantastic meal there last night. Good atmosphere and service. We had the ribs and steak tartare , both were..."

Jonathan Quirk

"We love The Local Gril! I've never sat there and thought "this is mediocar", the steaks are really some if not the best I've had. The staff is..."

Zané Möhr

"Probably the best sauce I have had in a steak house👌 blue cheese and Camembert! I would recommend this restaurant based just on the sauce, but..."

Geoffrey Scott

"A superb cook on the very best of steaks. Newcomers can enjoy a tour of the larder, exploring cuts of various age, and innovative cooking methods...."

Andy Turton

"Excellent food, Great People, Great evening! Everything was brilliant from start to finish. Our waitron was kind and very helpful and when our food..."

Robert Bromley

"Very pleasant atmosphere. Service was efficient without being interruptive. From a value for money perspective definitely up there. The oxtail was a..."

Jenny Taylor

"Wow, such an incredible place, our waiter Malusi sold us on the food and the entire experience. We order a steak platter and each piece of steak was..."

Nicola Hemsley

"Wow, definitely one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. The food was superb, and cooked to perfection. The sides were very tasty..."

Jan

"This place is phenomenal. One of the best services I have had in a while. Took my fiancé there for her birthday dinner and they treated us like we..."

Herro This Is Shitty Wok

"Their service is amazing. The waiters and waitresses understand their offerings and their recommendations are good, coupled with a friendly touch...."

Goodman Gee Silaule

"This is very nice place to enjoy you beef. The manager was very kind to ask the main chef to show me the kitchen and the meets. Wow that was a lovely..."

I_kalchev

"Wow that steak is pretty special! The tour through the fridge is a vegetarians worst nightmare though LOL! Service was excellent and great to know..."

Claudia McGregor

"Great steaks as always. The prawns were very disappointing. Service a bit slow compared to previous visits. Still one of the best, if not the best..."

Andrew Clare

"Super delicious and excellent service makes Local Grill a favourite. Had a 200gr fillet with rub and mash. Couldn't have been cooked better. It..."

Iman Haffajee

"Great steaks. Great service. A bit over priced but I think it is better than the grill house everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious..."

Noni Demetriou

"The Local Grill is consistently good. It's one of the few places I return to again and again. Our most recent visit, mid-week, saw the restaurant..."

Philip The Foodie

"We had a nice dinner during loadshedding. My husband had the 300g fillet, which was good , but not the best. I had a schnitzel which was very good. ..."

Alma Prinsloo Pentz

"Fabulous steaks and delightfully friendly management. The kitchen tour was interesting and unexpected. The green bean side is..."

Craig Nicholson

"Fantastic restaurant, with the right size, excellent service, and -Oh my God- the best fillet steak ever tasted. To die for! We keep returning as we..."

Arnaud

"No wonder this is an award-winning home. Very nice atmosphere, super attentive service from everyone we had contact with, spectacular steaks with..."

Simone Santamaria

"A wonderful experience, with the kitchen tour being the icing on top of a fabulous meal. The restaurant has a bustling atmosphere with it’s large..."

Lucky

"Incredible food with very informative staff. Had the grassfed fillet for 200g and it was so tasty. And just right. I had mash as a side but I heard..."

Genco Orkun Genc

"Loved the place the place the serve was amazing and the food also. We had a year-end lunch and they catered us..."

Alucia Masia

"Thank you for the legendary customer service. The Christmas lunch was delicious, decor was amazing and ambiance was so fantastic. From my family to..."

Thari Maubane

"The T-Bone was good. Not the best one I've had, my medium steak was actually medium rare. The dessert was good. The wait staff was friendly but they..."

Arsalan Ahmed

"We had an excellent carpaccio starter followed by the grain-fed and grass-fed fillet steaks (grass fed was definitely the winner). I had a small..."

Akira Wing

bongai zamchiya

"One of the best steak I have eaten was here. The boss also offers a kitchen tour and he shows the meat and introduces the different types if beef...."

Andreas Lang

"Good location. Very good quality meats. Perfectly cooked. My steak was a bit cool when I receved it. 400..."

L v.d.M

"First restaurant/kitchen tour I experienced. That alone was the highlight of my evening, the cold room wasn't funny though. Make sure to book ahead..."

Nwagbo Onuoha

"Very nice place, sauces was not so nice but steak was..."

Gavin Hillier

"I was traveling for work and friends took me to this particular restaurant. Great experience, beautiful visit to the kitchen and the explanation on..."

Filippo Maroni

"This is an amazing establishment with great food and drinks. Our Onyx bird travel group was privileged in getting a first class behind the scene tour..."

Donovan Hudson

"Went here for a steak because it had great reviews. Good choice and my review is also positive. The steak was top quality. My only negative point was..."

Graham Dickinson

"Simply the best steak in Jhb. Exceptional service and good choice of drinks. Keep it..."

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"Really very good value for money! This Friday we had the Prince Prawns - DELICIOUS, yummy, yummy, yummy! Hope to see this on the menu OFTEN in the..."

Pat McEvilly-Woods

"Top class authentic Italian restaurant. You cannot go wrong with a pizza or pasta (I suggest penne gorgonzola). A warm and welcoming atmosphere. It..."

Nicholas Georgiev

"Always great to go, food great, ambience good all are..."

Pierre Lundberg

"Simple, fresh, superb food. No gimmicks. No reservations. Turn up. Get a table. Make funny little snuffling contented noises in between your..."

Peter van der Merwe

"Can't wait to go to Renato's tonight! Stomach's already..."

Louis Maass

"Love the Chicken with Blue Cheese sauce! I could eat it every..."

Milana van Tonder

"If you have visited Italy, this will bring back many memories. Great value for money! European approach to cooking, portions and service. If you..."

Christelle de Villiers

"Homely and comfortable. A great spot for a casual dins or take away. Weekend evenings can be busy so factor in if a large party. Recommend the..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Very chilled little place. Doors were open at 11:00, and when we sat down were told that the pizza ovens were not yet ready - but the pasta and meat..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Excellent authentic simple Italian food. Well done chef!!! Best Italian meal in a long time. Forgot how good it was. Some people just looking for a..."

Stuart Hoy

"I have been going to this little restaurant for about 30 years. It used to be really good but a few years ago went through a bit of a bad patch and I..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"Solid, unassuming italian food. Good pizzas, but the pastas are better. The house salad is fantastic: fresh and served at room temperature. Best..."

Bothapi

"I really enjoy stopping in at Trattoria Renato - it's a classic, cosy spot to have comfort food. The folk running it are great people, and the pizzas..."

John Bazley

"Theyve always served great pizza but this particular one is in a nice cosy location, almost feels like youre enjoying lunch at the comfort of your..."

Kreesan Pillay

"A marvelous traditional family-style Italian Restaurant. My wife and I have been "regulars" for the past 30 years and have never been disapointed...."

Geoffrey Park

"I set out looking for a homey and authentic pizzeria when a friend recommended Trattoria Renato to me. It is located in a little side street in..."

Carla15

"Such a cute little spot with a homely and authentic Italian feel. The restaurant is small so seating is limited but it has a charm to it. The wine..."

Jaynisha Patel

"This has been one of my favourite restaurants for years! Simple, delicious dishes and quintessential Italian cafe decor makes for a very enjoyable..."

Rozelle Gaie

"Bets Italian restaurant in Johannesburg. Menu and decor has been the same for years and it offers a cosy environment perfectly suited for a delicious..."

Sharna Berelowitz

"This was my favourite restaurant when I lived in the area. We as a family called it Sunday night, as that is when we usually frequented it. I have..."

Dips Naik

"Dinner at Renatos is guaranteed to be an enjoyable experience. This quaint little trattoria is a neighbourhood favourite, having been here longer..."

David Leibowitz

"What a lovely little restaurant - it's easy to see why it's been around for decades. For mains we had the ravioli which was alright (to be..."

Kelly Emerton

"I've been visiting this place since I was a toddler. Yes, a toddler. And it may just be my favourite restaurant, ever. About two (or three?) years..."

Rachel

"I've been here many times and even gone so far to buy take away on a weekendly basis at one stage. Best authentic Italian pizza and pasta..The..."

Heena Ramjee

"We really love Trattoria Renato, it's like finding a little treasure around the corner you really should have noticed earlier. They make..."

Martijn Vreugde

"Renato's is one of those great neighborhood italian restaurants. Nothing fancy in terms of decor but really good value for money. The food is always..."

Meagan Whitehorn

"This tiny Italian restaurant is a dream! Nothing pretentious about it. Straight-forward Italian cuisine, like mama would make it! The pizzas are..."

Chamoné Van Zyl

"An absolute gem for the locals, where you bring your own wine (free corkage!), slot into one of the few tables packed into the little establishment..."

Estee Jamieson

"My Favourite little Neighbourhood Italian. Go early on a week night or expect to queue. Very simple menu with daily specials. The Greek salad is..."

Joanne Olivier

"This restaurant has been going for over 30 years. They make one of the best pizzas in Joburg. Thin base and delicious..."

Adrien Thoma

"Nice little Italian restaurant. Have wanted to come here many times, just based on what it looks like from outside and the food and ambiance..."

Thomas Meyer

"One of the best pizzas we’ve had in a long time! Service was super and all in all an authentic Italian restaurant experience! Bravo and thank..."

John P

"Great little restaurant. I have been coming here for at least 20 years and the food is still as good as ever. Mario, the chef, has been here since..."

Wim Van Nierop

"Good old wholesome, Italian cooking. Back to basics. Nothing pretentious. Checkerd Italian tablecloths as it should be. Family dining. Renato's you..."

Sonja Houy

"What a lovely gem of an Italian family run restaurant in Greenside! Great atmosphere, great service, great food! Best Tiramisu we have ever tasted!..."

Jutta Barends

"A small, cosy, family-owned restaurant with some of the best Italian food I've..."

Samina Anwary

"Good, classic, no frills, Italian cuisine. Definitely..."

abdul ebrahim

"My absolute favorite local family Italian restaurant! My family’s favorite too! Fantastic pastas and pizzas, the best Italian salad you’ll ever..."

Roxi Berk

"This is the best Italian restaurant I've been to. Authentic Italian food with an authentic feel. The staff are friendly and very helpful. My wife and..."

Lydon Henri

"A real neighbourhood gem that goes above and beyond. My dad recently had his 60th birthday and unfortunately none of us 'kids' could be there to..."

Charnelle K

"July 2023: Still the Best ravioli arrabiata - the house salad is always crisp and fresh. Sheila and the team run the best kept secret in Jozi. It..."

Steven Warriner

"So glad we found this jewel of a restaurant. Bound to become regulars! We were 3 people, all ordered pizzas and all three pizzas were fantastic. Warm..."

Christiaan O'Neil

"Excellent food and good value for money. Traditional Italian food, cooked to perfection. The place does need a stronger fan and preferably an air..."

Leonore Verster

"Went there last night with family. Really good Italian food with very good service. There were several very nice specials to go with a complete..."

Terry Carroll

"The best Italian food in the country. No wonder it's been going since the 50's. Love the atmosphere and the friendly..."

Race Wolf

"A hidden gem! Best Italian food in the area. We met the owners and they were so welcoming and warm. Think we will become regulars from now..."

Lisa Mackenzie

"There seems to be a daily menu which are items that aren't on the normal menu. Ordered the lasagna and it was really good, decent portion size...."

Warren Ferguson

Big Bad Wolf

"Alright guys you've got my attention! This place is just like advertised! Amazing food, friendly service, and the atmosphere is off the hook! It's a..."

Samantha Smith

"Relaxed cafe-style restaurant with an awesome menu, wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service. Interesting breakfast menu makes for perfect brunch..."

Claira Cain

"Service is slow here. Pastas were delicious, highly recommend... The cocktails were not. Only tasted tequila in the margarita 😓 not..."

Natasha Wafubwa

"Great lunch stop at a Big Bad Wolf. Excellent pizza and good salad, cool music and vibe. Patricia made the experience even more enjoyable. She was..."

Margot Johnson

"Great place to chill or have a lunch. Great selection in the menu too! You can even play some ping-pong with your friends and the waitrons too. Great..."

Szymon Welgus

"Cold beers, delicious food, and excellent service - I'd give our waitress Karabo a 10 out of 5 if the review allowed it. Her ability to to engage..."

Bryce Mortimer

"Stunning decor, atmosphere and service. We tried a few starters and the pizza and pasta and all were fantastic. Great for an occasion or date..."

Jenny van den Berg

"Awesome burgers, ribs and..."

Duran Naidu

"First visit. Met a friend for impromptu drinks. Loved the "can do" attitude when we asked our waitress about a cocktail not on the menu. However,..."

Jacqui Grigg

"Had a great meal at Big Bad Wolf Pizza. The service is brilliant. The pizza is superb. I had a dessert that was not on the menu; a salted caramel don..."

Dean Langkilde

"The salsiccia pizza and blue cheese burger were a real treat. The pizza was authentically Italian with a tasty wood-fired crust, fresh mozzarella and..."

N K

"Incredible pizza and atmosphere, deco is modern and cool vibe. I can suggest the Big Bad Wolf pizza and there was another delicious one, I think it..."

George Gericke

"Lovely service! Mojito keeps you on a lovely friendly level. 😅 Charlie said we were friendly and was happy to serve us. We double checked. And he..."

Cleone Carpenter

"I had the best birthday experience here. Patricia was my waitress and she made sure we were pleased at every moment. Precious and Tracy made sure..."

Gomolemo Ramotse

"Delicious pizzas and amazing variety of cocktails 😁🤤 Definitely coming back here!..."

Andrea Junge

Petrone's Pizzeria

86/100 (164 ratings)

Restaurants

Pizza

"Wow!! All this time and I never knew the pizza was soo good!!!! Ive passed the shop many times!!! Only tried it once it became available on mr..."

Dánette Whelan

"I don't normally go to the effort of writing reviews but this little Italian gem deserves 5 stars and a note to say the food here is absolutely..."

Belinda Pinto

"Authentic, wood fired, just the right amount of toppings and most amazing and friendly owner and staff! Just like it should..."

Marco Maurizio Costa

"First time that I am trying petrone's pizza, not only was the pizza Devine, but the service was fast and friendly. My new favorite pizza..."

Mandy Oosthuizen

"Great pizza, great service! My wife is Italian so I am used to good Italian food. Petrone's serves great authentic Italian..."

Paul Farrow

"If you want the real deal delicious Italian Pizza and pasta dishes this is the place to be. 5 star food 5 star service .... The..."

Helen Brits

"Petrone's Pizzeria is a great place the fpod is..."

Anne Magnes

"Delicious and fresh! Never been let down by the food or..."

Nadia Sands

"Love the food and the service is phenomenal :-)..."

Danielle Summer Barry

"Didn't even know this Gem existed. Truly great pizza! Highly..."

Richard Kriel

"The most amazing little pizza place, truly..."

Clare Wright

"Fresh &..."

Estelle Balcou Wilson

"Had delicious lasagne made for a family function, everybody loved it!..."

Si'Ann Sadler

"Fantastic pizza - hygenically prepared. Definitely going back..."

Adrian Wilford

"Totally awesome, authentic pizza and pasta! Gotta give it a..."

Linda Petrone

"Amazing..."

Jason Kozinsky

"Great food and super friendly staff .... Keep up the good work..."

Massimo D'Alessio

"Pizza is fantastic and the service is great. Had a mix up with our order, and everything was corrected within 5min of phoning. Thanks Petrone’s..."

Duane M. Arthur

"After developing the weird hobby of travelling the east for a decent pizza I was getting somewhat disheartened. I't pretty sad what us Edenvalers..."

Rustic_chivalry

"Quaint little pizzeria - Had the best customised pizza and the service was incredible... very accommodating. Definitely a little hidden gem. Loved..."

Tazyn Fini

"I finally tried out this place and was impressed! Really enjoyed my pizza :) It was a little cold even though I came according to the time they said..."

Jessica Ropertz

"Definitely a returning new customer, pizza was really great. Can see why it's so popular. The pizza was prepared quickly and famously Wood fired up...."

Pinkshirlz

"Tiny little authentic Italian restaurant who make the best pizza in Joburg! My favourite is the Mediterranean. The staff are very friendly staff and..."

Daniella Christine Galante

"Was very impressed with the takeaway pizza's that we had at the office for lunch with only crumbs left over so decided to treat the fam for dinner...."

Roland Schwartz

"Awesome amazing. Definitely the best pizza and pasta in the area. The service is first class. Very friendly owners. They definitely make you feel..."

Natasha

"Great Pizza. Avo was a little hard. Also slightly black. I cut the black off. (Maybe I'm picky) Also slices break when you pick them up. Maybe..."

Jessica

"Awesome service, awesome food! I have never been disappointed with them! Today, their delivery vehicle was broken, but the owner told me they'll make..."

Ruan Van Tonder

"Excellent pizza , the ingredients were fresh and generous . You get good value for money compared to franchise pizza . Would have like to see a..."

George Mathew

"Came for a pizza last weekend. The pizza was so good we came back this weekend. The place is cozy and the owners are professional, very friendly..."

Danny Nitzan

"I love the pizza from Petrone's. We often order delivery or quickly pop round the shop to pick up some pizzas. A personal favourite is the Porky..."

Epicurean Republic

"This wood burning pizza place opened in the last year by a new owner. There are few of such places in the area. There is something for everyone here..."

Gary Greenberg

"I like pizza made in a proper wood burning oven, crafted by someone that take special care to include the finest ingredients. Massimo takes special..."

Wicked Cream

"Awesome food. Great service and quick.Tiramisu was lovely.We had thier pizza too and it was delicious.Will Definitely be back for..."

Keith Clayton

"Best Italian homemade food-brilliant service and amazing value for money!! I just hope these guys grow and grow so that everyone in joburg can..."

Jonathan Bloch

"Up until Petrones opened up, I was on my merry way to meeting my projected weight target...well that a thing of the past! I may be heavier but..."

Barry Eason

"The real deal ! awesome pizzas..friendly owners and staff...pizza's are thin based freshly cooked in a wood fire oven, definitely worth a visit ! We..."

Nicci

"5 star food ......fast service with a smile......welcominging makes a person feel at home. highly recommended!! ..."

Heinrich Ankiewicz

Cafe 28

Alessandro Lanteri

"Authentic Italian dining, with the option of eating out (Covid-willing) or home delivery in the Sandton area.. What's not to love? Café..."

Lauras World

"A nice place to find the real Neapolitan pizza , all the ingredients are typically Italian and the quality is really good . It’s a pity that is..."

Mel Dep

"Andrea has brought Milano to Jozi! Friday night Pizza’s took me back to Italy with the light crisp bases and delicious toppings. The staff were..."

Yummy!

"All we can say is a massive thank you to the management and staff at Cafe28. They really saved our bacon for an event we needed to host for our..."

Tayla Wagner

"We had the most wonderful evening at Cafe 28 celebrating a beautiful bride to be. A massive thank you to the Cafe 28 team for making the night a..."

Kirsten Hancock

"There's not enough stars here!! What a fantastic authentic italian meal! Thin pizza, delicious gelato.. (hazelnut choc one u gotta try!!) Excellent..."

Halona Naidoo

"Been here multiple times and will never go to another Italian restaurant because this is the “Italian” restaurant. Imported cheese, tomatoes,..."

Shannon Roos

"I had the pizza and a fresh juice. Very filling, may be the best pizza I've had in South Africa so far. Fresh tasting ingredients and good service...."

David Jansen op de Haar

"I've been to Cafe 28 twice so far. The food and service is absolutely amazing. It's in a beautiful setting with fresh food to go with a chilled..."

Michelle Milton

"Thanks to Alessio and staff , nothing but praises for this restaurant. My wife does not like Pizza but her mind has been changed today. She asked me..."

Rory Ramsay

"I went here for neopolitan pizza that’s been hyped about at cafe 28. Wondering if they can walk the talk. Well they did, awesome authentic pizza to..."

Dan Moodley

"Casual, safe setting with lovely skyline view from the deck. Great setting to unwind, not pretentious! Good selection of pizzas, pastas, wines &..."

Lauren Rota

"Good tasting pizza base with a chewy texture although the centre is really soft and I would’ve preferred it more cooked. Topping was..."

Val Kano

"Undoubtedly, the best pizza in johannesburg! Neopolitan old school authentic !! Fresh Ingredients, which u don't mind paying for I've been coming..."

nicci bakos

"A wonderful Italian pizzeria located on a mini golf course. The location is beautiful and the food matches. We had the pizza and it was excellent. ..."

Brad Hofman

"This is the real deal. The only way to beat this is to get onto a plane to Rome. And the prices aren't too bad either. Just be warned, that fresh..."

Thavash Govender

"Wow… impressed with the quality and taste of the Neapolitan pizza. Best so far I have tasted in SA. Almost close to the one I had in Naples. A must..."

Suchismita Simhadri

"We stumbled across this hidden gem after a game of Padel. Sitting outdoors with the garden view was just what we needed. The food was absolutely..."

Rebecca Pillay

"Cafe 28 @ Sandton is the place to be, I really enjoyed the vibe of the place, especially upstairs, beautiful view with a breath of fresh air... I..."

Boat “God” Makhubu

"Our firm hosted our End of Year party at Cafe 28 this past weekend, and it was the best one we have ever had! The service from Alessio, Joseph,..."

Uraysha Ramracheya

"The best of the best. Wonderfully authentic neopolitan pizzas that are beyond amazing. Basically perfection. The location is awesome. The manager,..."

Veeba Bhavanbhai

"Drive to the inanda office park (Google maps takes you to another office park) and have your drivers licence ready to be checked in my security. This..."

Michelle Kahn

Swaruchi Vegetarian Restaurant

86/100 (1428 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

"Unfriendly and unwelcoming staff otherwise all good. Seems they are doing us a favour while..."

Binto Bilwani

"The best pizza! Thin base steak and mushroom is amazingggg! Take about 20 minutes for order to be ready. Clean and..."

Mzanzi Rock

"Great service! Very clean, good privacy, quiet and satisfactory foods with great..."

elisha nhiwatiwa

"Just ordered 4 large pizzas. Great service at a terrific..."

Arizan Skywest

"Good experience with good..."

sajid Patel

"Why No toilets for..."

tinashe makamure

"Service is slow. Went to buy pizza. Saw my pizza was there the whole time and I was waiting to call my number. After 10 minutes they call. I saw the..."

Waqas Hani

"The special running until 31 December is decent value. Our pizzas were nice with enough cheese. The family was satisfied & there's still a 2 litre..."

Farhad Essop

"Amazing staff, always willing to go extra by service and delivery, this is one place where they advise the completion time of your Pizza order and..."

Taheer Mahomed

"Pizza was excellent.I liked that you could choose your choice of base. Very..."

Deirdre Booysens

"A nice place to grab a bite or have a casual lunch/supper with your family and friends. The place does get really packed which can make it difficult..."

Muhammad Sharaafat Moosajee

Chateau Gateaux Patisserie

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Really really really delicious baked goods and the coffee is revolutionary make sure to get it with coconut milk, you will not go..."

Cole

"I didn’t stay to eat, but the staff was very friendly, they informed me of all the current specials they were running and they got my order ready..."

Neo Ramagaga

"Every week we go to chateau gateaux to try new cakes and all are delicious , you can also order a full cake to take away . Also the croissants are..."

Mel Dep

"Simply put: excellence! Been craving chocolate cake for a while but I don’t like delicacies that are too sweet. This chocolate cake cake..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"Brilliant little spot to grab a slice of cake and a cup of coffee. I had the chocolate mousse cake with a cappachino and it was divine. Will be back..."

Meagan

"decided to get mini cakes instead of one big one for my birthday....my favourite was the chocolate....the crumb had such a nice rich taste....the..."

Tarryn

"My friend and I were craving something sweet so we decide to visit Chateau gateaux. They have a wonderful array of cakes and the overall..."

Gracie Kay

"Mouth watering display of cakes and pastries...absolutely sinful! My favorite is their almond croissant filled with almond butter (yummeee!) and..."

Ashdesai5

"OMG the best cake ever. I am a lover of orange chocolate and their Austrian Chocolate Mousse cake is amazing. It's going to be hard to walk past..."

Carole Craggs

"Lovely cake shop with a wide variety and excellent service. Our favourites are the cheesecakes (lemon and strawberry), cookies and cream and the..."

Nadhiya

"My friend bought me this cake for my birthday...it might have been the best gift I received on the day! Decadent, moist, fresh, dark and sweet it was..."

Sabeeha Dawood

"Love cute cake and coffee places. Generally the name Chateau Gateaux is associated with delicious cakes in a variety of options. My only reason for..."

Fatima Moosa

"My fav place to hang out on Sunday mornings - I was living nearby and I would walk by illovo to enjoy a crispy cool morning with a cup of hot..."

Get In My Belly

"My favourite spot, I enjoy coming here having a cup of coffee & trying a new slice of some cake I had last when I was a child or never even had ever..."

Wayne Henry

"I normally order the big frozen cakes for an occasion so my review is purely based on that because I have not tried their individual options...."

Priya

"These cakes are delicious and wonderfully indulgent! The presentation and styling is tad cheesy, but it's made up for by good quality ingredients and..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Delicious, decadent desserts and fragrant and bold coffee. A lot of variety making it difficult to choose. Tried the passionate lemon cheesecake and..."

Nwsnyman

"At Château Gâteaux, I have found that the phrase "consistency is key" is a phrase that their products are modelled on, from individual cakes to..."

I_Viewfoods

"I have had bought both the black forest and the mozart cake and followed the instructions to thaw it. Both were absolutely delicious. The cherries in..."

Desiree Pillay

"Perfect date with my husband. Cakes are always well worth the cheat day. Cake was fresh and the coffee was beyond amazing. Definitely a hidden..."

Mumtaz Moosa Saley

"I always find that the Chateau Gateaux desserts are easy on the eye. The taste can be better. I had two of my favorites...the Mississippi mud pie and..."

Sharima Bramannan

"What a lovely new york cheesecake with an awesome friend. Such a gem! Treat yourself to a great experience with the best sweet things in a Gauteng,..."

Melissa Claassens

"Such a cute little French patisserie which is a perfect spot to pop into when those Sunday afternoon cake cravings hit.Conveniently..."

Ashley

"25.03.2017 Stopped here to get some indulgent treat's for the family. I was amazed at the variety this small shop has. I was also impressed that they..."

The Food Musketeer

"The staff is helpful and friendly. They have the most divine coffees! I would suggest that you try their passionate lemon cheesecake. You will not be..."

Boitumelo Khunou

"This is the best place to get dessert from in Joburg. Every item is made to look beautiful and the taste is just as amazing. My firm favourites are..."

Zara Khan

"Some really good cakes and a good verity. You can buy full cake or just by the slice. Can't you just make some fresh fruit juice not just the Sir..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"What's not to like with this french influenced bakery. Firstly the cakes and pastries are to die for. Secondly they make really good coffee. Flat..."

Natalie Lazaris

"I am a sucker for pastries and dessert so any place with a good-looking dessert menu automatically goes on my bookmark list.When we arrived at..."

Courtney StarBerry

"Now I know what the hype is about. Pretty setting, good service and the cakes are consistently the Best I've had, especially the Mozart cake!..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic stop for an early morning coffee. Coffee is divine. Savory pastries are limited but tasty. Probably the best croissants in Johannesburg...."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"We have tried quite a lot of the cakes and tarts on offer, and have enjoyed all. We have not dined there, so can't comment on service from that..."

Grant & Sam

"My friends bought my birthday cake from this branch and it was absolutely delicious! They got the Walnut Truffle cake and I thoroughly enjoyed it...."

Neelaм

"This is my go-to cake shop. I'm pretty sure this place is what heaven looks like. I'd have to say that walnut truffle cake is my favourite, followed..."

Deepa Daya

"Toffee apple tart: Try it!Ask for extra creamThey also have a full savoury range, the quiches look amazing.******Omg..."

Eve

"My go-to place for cakes and to satisfy any sweet craving. Best New York baked cheesecake, Chocolate volcano, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and and and...."

Reema Vather

"After a week of craving nothing but carrot cake, I decided to stop by the patisserie I've heard so much about. I went with a friend, Jolene, and we..."

Christiaan Strydom

"We decided to stop here for a cheat treat and we were very impressed. The little shop is very cosy and the cakes on display are beautiful. We had..."

Jolene

"Their mini desserts are presented so beautifully. We grabbed a few after dinner and unfortunately I was disappointed. Some were pretty good and some..."

Jenny Louw

"I can still remember my first experience as I entered the Château Gâteaux Patisserie in Illovo – by accident. My eyes lingered, I had to stop..."

Nabihah Plaatjes

"Such a nice spot to have a coffee and a piece of cake with your friends. It's very centrally and conveniently located in Thrupps Centre in Illovo. It..."

Tiffany

"The cakes were amazing, strawberry cheesecake, Mississippi mud pie chocolate cake and Oreo cake is definitely worth a try! Paired with a nice..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"I was spoilt with so many options when choosing an afternoon treat, everything looked delicious.We decided to try the New York baked..."

Chanel Pillay

"Popped into Château Gateaux in Illovo. Having already had my 2 cups of coffee for the day , I tried their steamed chai latte. It was delicious and..."

Francesca Favero

"Great service. Friendly staff. Some yummy treats. Chocolate volcano and the baked cheesecake are recommended. Conveniently located in the Thrupps..."

Marlini

"With perfect sized treats in a wide range you will struggle to choose what to nibble on whilst you enjoy your coffee. I am a little scared I..."

Abi Clark

"Love the cakes on sale here, they are a firm favourite and we come back to order for every birthday or special event. The Mozart cake and the..."

Tam Loves Food

"This place makes the best cakes in Joburg. Small coffee shop with superb cakes. I've tried a few of their cakes, all great but nothing beats their..."

Stefi

"This quaint venue has become synonymous with their decadent Mozart cake. It is absolutely delicious. I've had their sandwiches as well which is..."

NazmiraS

"This place reminds me of patisserie in Paris ,lovely little desserts,tried a croissant which was good,not a big place though,drinks were nothing..."

A Foodie Travels

"Delightful charming coffee spot, loved my chai latte served with a piece of chocolate pretzel, so delicious my friend tried to buy more but they are..."

Annie Hodes

"The most amazing boulangerie en Afrique du sud. Ils offrent un très large choix. ore leurs croissants au chocolat et gâteaux au fromage en banque!..."

Devin Sage

"My go-to birthday cake patisserie that never disappoints. The flavors are exquisite and the service friendly. My family adores the hazelnut gateaux,..."

TheHungryKat

"Magnifique! Delicieux! Je suis amoreuse ❤️ That's about the extent of what I remember of my high school French classes. I do, though, have very..."

KarmaZebra

"This is a sort walk from my office and as a result it has become one of our favourite spots for a celebration.We came to celebrate the..."

Jenna Monteith

"What an absolute delightful experience! This is definitely not a place that you can just walk by and not be tempted by the extraordinary..."

Ebeth

"This is such an awesome bakery/cafe and is usually the best place to grab a dessert or two a day before an event as its frozen so stays fresh. My..."

Yolleen

"One of my favourite patisseries in town. The cheese cakes are my absolute favorite. It's a place I always visit when I'm nearby. Other things I..."

Shane Lin

"Love their Cheese cake and Tiramisu, the black forest was a bit too sweet. Appreciate the take away box divider. Takea away cake is about R27 a piece..."

Kim Chi

"A gem of a spot to get great pastries and amazing cakes for any occasion. Can also sit in and order breakfast and good coffee, as well as add a sweet..."

Anandie

"This is a great little patisserie which serves a wide selection of delicious treats, whether you sit down for a cake and coffee or get a cake for a..."

Karen Saad

"A piece of Paris in the heart of Sandton. You can really order anything on the menu; and it is guaranteed to melt in your mouth and have you coming..."

Elouise Pretorius

"It's desserts are really tasty. I have also enjoyed their Americano coffee. They have quite a lot variety of cakes and desserts. Staff were friendly..."

Kadir

"French flair in South Africa.A great spot to grab a coffee and enjoy some good cake. Still one of my favourite sweet spots. The cakes are really..."

Melissa Marangoh

"When you're just craving something absolutely divine, Chateau Gateaux is where you gotta go. They have every treat you could possibly think up and..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"The best place to go and pick up a late birthday cake or for a special occasion. I usually get my B-day delights here , this year went back to get..."

Zaakiyah

"Amazing!! The cakes and pastries? Far too delicious for words... I had a chocolate volcano which was amazing! I love how they have smaller cakes for..."

Marika_Mav

"C'est magnifique! Chateau Gateaux is a perfect little spot for those of you who have a craving for some cake and coffee/tea. I had the privilege of..."

Michael Cloete

"Fabulous patisserie with a huge selection of beautifully crafted, decadent desserts. The Belgica caramel tart was heavenly and the hot mud pudding..."

Foodilicious Escapades By Mia

"It's freezing and raining and that kind of day needs a cheat day,so off we went for some mouth watering desserts. The place was full inside and..."

Natasha Lutz

"The service, first of all, was spectacular and the deserts were absolutely decadent. The two lattes we had was also devine.Would recommend..."

Nadine Le Grange

"Divinely decadent pastries, amazing service and awesome atmosphere! I highly recommend this patisserie to any dessert lover out there. Well worth a..."

Ronel Le Grange

"The cakes are delicious and classic with a twist. If you had to close your eyes and guess what you were eating you'd be there all day, the flavored..."

Carmen

"Today was my first time at this lovely little patisserie! They serve some good coffee and a heavenly selection of pastries and desserts - perfect..."

Anisha Lutchman

"Possibly one of my favourite patisseries in SA. They have a wide selection of cakes and tarts as well as some cafe food if you in the mood for..."

Epicurean Republic

"I love their New York baked cheesecake and the rococo choc and the Mozart and the cookies and cream and lots more! They are pricey but it's worth it..."

Kim

"If you are looking to grab a sweet treat, then I would highly recommend Chateau Gateaux! Not only were their cakes delicious, but also very well..."

Laura Buck

"I can't believe I have never been to Chateau Gateaux before! They have the most delicious cakes especially the double decker chocolate tart! It is..."

Caitlin Hanck

"If Snow White had known about this place she would have declined that rosy red apple in a heart beat..I stopped in for a coffee with..."

Caron Whitfield

"OMG! The best little cakes and tarts in Illovo. Wow. We ordered a variety for a work meeting and we were all blown away. Every little thing tasted..."

Lisa

"Great little patisserie close to home. Serves up good coffee and their pastries are 1st class A+++ best in class. Also bought a verrrry expensive..."

Darryl W

"Going on a 31 day healthy eating plan. It entails no sugar in my diet so naturally I had to have my last purge. Had the cookies and cream cake as..."

Middleclassconcerns

"The coffee here is delicious! The pastries and cakes are fresh, and just mouthwatering. This place is perfect for a quick coffee stop if you're in..."

Cherice Whewell

"Let's sum this up in one word : DECADENT!!! Always good, brilliant value for money. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable And it's easy and..."

Jill Okkers

"A very quaint little place with quite a large selection of cakes and other sweets. I think I must have walked up and down for about five minutes..."

Asian Foodie

"A wide and impressive range of delicious delicacies🍰 absolutely rich in flavour and very worth waking up early and getting out of bed for a..."

Ridhwaanah

"This place is a gem. The cakes are delicious. Try the Mozart cake it's absolutely heaven! Eat there and take away. I try visit as often as I can...."

Lisa

"Chateau Gateaux is an amazing patisserie in the heart of illovo. The mozzart cake is simply amazing and the picasso cake is like a real piece of art!..."

Mahdiya Mia

"As the name would suggest, Chateau Gateaux, is a little European styled bakery and tea room. You order beautiful little cakes and desserts from the..."

Christine M

"A colleague from work bought a cake from here and shared it with us for his birthday. Absolutely delectible. A wonderful cake. Rich chocolate that..."

Mandisa

"My husband bought this carrot cake for my birthday It is so delicious and not too sweet . I would like to try other cakes as..."

EJ

"Chateau Gateaux is cake heaven. To spoil yourself or the one you love on any special day definitely visit this place or order from Uber Eats. OMG!!!..."

Jacob Makgato

"Lovely spot. Friendly staff. Cakes are divine, especially the baked cheesecake in centre of red velvet..."

Franklin Legend TV

"A wide variety of delicious and unusual cakes. One of the few places in Joburg where you can get Mozart..."

Tony Manavalan

"Friendly staff. Wide selection of cakes, very yummy too. Great..."

Luka Bajic

"I'm obsessed with their cakes. They've become cakes for every single birthday in our family. Had a cake date with some friends on a Sunday afternoon..."

Basetsana Moreki

"Great cakes, and friendly staff. Their coffee is average, which places it high above a Wimpy coffee..."

Danie De Beer

"Unbelievable and Super delicious!! A must try Mozart Cake Frappe and Chickpea hummus boureka, you cant go wrong!! Excellent Staff, pls maintain the..."

Simran lamba

"This place is so quiet and peaceful! Their cakes are amazing. I went there last time but the cakes were still a bt frozen but the waiter informed us..."

Lailah Ahmed

"The cakes here are out if this world, whenever I think of cake, this is the only place I think of, they have ruined my enjoyment of cake from other..."

Masindi Muvhali

"Whenever l think of coffee & cake ... l think of Chateau Gateaux !!! Best 👌 cakes..."

linda Lee

"Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! And such friendly service too I had to look around and remind myself that I'm still in Joburg. What a pleasant..."

Quincy

"Lovely place, so pretty with the tastiest cakes and..."

Faiza Mallick

"I ordered via Uber Eats I do not believe how delicious the salted caramel cheesecake is😭😍I will definitely spoil myself once a week, my new..."

Winnie Nkosi

"Walking into this store felt like dying and waking up in cake heaven! It reminded of the boutique chocolatiers I've been accustomed to from living in..."

Simamkele Madikane

Don Armando Illovo

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of our favorite restaurants in JHB. Fantastic ambience, amazing service, and the best steak you’ll find in JHB! On our latest visit (we are..."

Amy Harrington-Johnson

"One of the best meat restaurants in Joburg. Lamb chops delicious. Steaks also perfectly done. No room to try any dessert thought. Good ambience. An..."

Sean Blend

"This steak house is everything, real deal Argentinian! Still one of my faves, and very consistent with Cpt branch in terms of quality of food and..."

Zinzerella

"I love love love this place, relaxed ambience! The food is all fresh & perfectly prepared! Tuma is the perfect host! Did I mention that I’ve had..."

Absie Pantshwa

"Great service and ambience. The lamb chops was out of this world, awesome cut and done perfectly. Desert was lovely, but they could..."

Shivspadayachy

"My baby girl turned 20 today and wanted to treat her (and me) to a great piece of meat at a nice restaurant. Don Armando Illovo was the choice for..."

Philippe Frydman

"Service at this little local spot is super impressive. Candle lit dinner and murmers of 'this is delicious' throughout. Our second time here and ill..."

Caryn Davidoff Katz

"Service and ambiance are good; chicken spectacular but I found the meat (beside the prime rib) to be pretty average... Che in Maboneng is the better..."

Andrea

"Don Armando has become a firm favourite for me and my friends. Great food, professional service and relaxed al fresco style atmosphere. The first..."

Leon Cilliers

"My family and I were decided to have dinner on a week night so without booking we just arrived at Don Armando where they were more than happy to..."

Sandanyoka

"Mouthwatering meal from start to finish. I usually am not a fan of salads but this house salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. For mains we..."

Healthy Heart

"New Argintinian style grill house, where Cornuti's used to be in Illovo Square. Part of Mastroantonio group of restaurants - it is just below..."

Richard

Mezepoli Meze And Wine Bar

86/100 (2543 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Refreshing atmosphere inside or outside. Relaxed pace for clients. Even when it is well patronized, clients do not need to shout at their tables to..."

Thandi D

"Today we decided to venture out to Melrose Arch for lunch... We booked a table at Mezepoli Restaurant ... What a great experience!... The food was..."

Terry Longano

"From the creamy Cafe Mocha we had to the delicious freshly made bite size meze everything was deliciously awesome our waiter Sipho was always by our..."

Katlego Neteru ISIS Mojapelo

"Mezepoli is my home away from home. I absolutely love it there and the Staff is super amazing, always go for an extra mile for their customers. The..."

Junia Mphahlele

"Food here was good. Service was attentive and friendly. They accommodated us with seating arrangements that we..."

Alicia H

"The food is woooonderful! Really tasty and filling. I got an assortment of meze foods. Great atmosphere especially seated outside but inside looks..."

Caddie Hart

"One of my favorite spots to eat at Melrose Arch. It has really good Greek food and cocktails. Service is great and the overall atmosphere is..."

Zan

"You know you ate well when there's no photos of your food 😂 ... It was our first time here and it was superb! We took a variety of food options to..."

Nicole Smith

"After a day connecting with art, and everything meta and psychic. It was time to nourish the body so it can fight off Mr COvID-19 and manage any and..."

mzamo masito

"Exceptional food, friendly and efficient service. Mezepoli has been consistent for years - we love going there for an early dinner and sitting on the..."

Paula B

"Beautiful place and exceptional service at any time of the day. The Seafood Meze is my top pick, linefish in foil is perfection and I love the..."

Samantha Lotkin

"Tapas like with Greek, Turkish and mideastern flavors. AND sushi?!?! Overall, good service and fresh quality..."

H F

"Very tasty food and love the white &blue colours. Also choice is wide as you can make up with different dishes with good size portions to share...."

Noluthando Gqokoma

"I have to give them a 5 + stars because the servíce and the food is amazing. I had the fish my wife order the prawns which tasted more likr mini..."

Jorge Gonzalez

"The sushi made me want to award all 5 stars, absolutely loved it!!! Great classy setting in Melrose Arch, nice atmosphere, awesome vibe. Nice..."

Kondwani Ngwira

"I made a reservation for an anniversary dinner 3 days in advance and called on the day to confirm my reservation we were there on time the restaurant..."

Ayanda Mtshali

Perk Coffee . Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Since the first time I have been here, I’ve always been greeted with a friendly smile, the food has always been amazing, the coffee is the best and..."

Carike Mostert

"The Atmosphere is amazing and the staff are extremely friendly. The food and drinks are good but the cake 100% steals the show, it’s always fresh..."

Cayla Brits

"A lovely hidden away gem! Been there now for breakfast, which was scrumptious, and a romantic dinner. The staff are attentive and friendly and the..."

Tamaryn Ann Moore

"What a beautiful little restaurant! The epitome of freshly made food. Always delicious, great menu and out of this world cakes. Can't get better than..."

Natalie Coker

"Excellent service lovely setting and a different menu make this place a gem Had the Thai beef salad and the Thai fish cakesWould recommend..."

Carol6265

"An amazing breakfast, in a very comfortable environment with exceptionally friendly staff, cant go wrong with choosing Perk for a meal and overall..."

Steven

"Wow. What an awesome little place. Small and Cosy. Very friendly and helpful people. Very very good verity. Something different on the menu. Would..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"I've been back a number of times as it's just a lovely gem. The food, atmosphere and the personal touch is great. Food is well presented. This is..."

Sharon Hendry

"Met the girls for coffee at Perk. Very pretty venue with lots of potential.We visited the day after they reopened for the New Year so..."

Anna Sanfilippo

"I think I just found my new hideout in Benoni. The service is good and although the food took a tad long, it was well worth the wait - fresh..."

Seriti Ramakau

"Was such a nice experience. The food is delicious. We all enjoyed our breakfasts, the music is relaxing and the staff were very friendly. I will..."

Paulo Branco

"Love this place, it's my fiance and my hide away spot. The food is delicate, refined and the owner is very creative and passionate which spills over..."

Natalie

"The Service amazing, I ordered the fish cakes with an Asian salad wow, it was amazing. The fishcakes are homemade, the salad comes with an Asian..."

Charmne

"Had breakfast here yesterday and it was exceptional. Friendly staff, great service, lovely venue and amazing food. I would go here again and..."

Ayesha Mogalia

"Awesome lunch !! Great,calming atmosphere and tasty food ! Will definitely be back !! Great service! Waited abit for food but owner did come and..."

Austin Sparrow

"Surely; food is not permitted to taste sooooo good! Memorable experience every time, over and over again!Friday nights: I'm there for the..."

Katlego Madini

"After the marathon this morning, the guys were dying for a good meal, and we ended up at Perk. What a great discovery! The food was really good! We..."

Eat More!

"Best french toast I've had in a long time. Very friendly service and the place has a comfy vibe. The lemon poppyseed cake was very moist, but a bit..."

Charmain

"Excellent food, personalized, friendly service. Will be back ! Very nice setting. Owner around to attend to you and make sure you have a good meal...."

Yvonne Stokes

"Took my hubby and father out for Fathers Day. Excellent breakfast selection and the coffee was great. I would really recommend the Creamy Mushrooms,..."

Nadia Landman

"Wonderful hearty meals. Home-style cooking with a touch of elegance and sophistication. The setting is great - Perk is just off a busy main road so..."

Denise Cillie

"Lovely environment. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff, make you feel like family.Very good locally sourced coffee. Small but innovative..."

Nikki Rogers Mackillican

"I absolutely love this quaint little place with a lot of character. The food is amazing. A wide selection of dishes including vegan (the Buddha Bowl..."

Pixies

"A true hidden gem. Breakfast and lunch Tuesday to Sunday, and dinner on Friday's. Hidden away in the bussiness park you will be plesantly supprised..."

James Brunette

"Good value for money encompassing great food, service and ambiance. Very relaxed feel bring a book and chill or have a meeting. They are versatile..."

Glenn Patience

"What a lovely place! Excellent food. Exceptionally excellent gin concoctions and wonderful staff snd..."

MC

"Wonderful Eatery, very reasonable pricing. Good service very friendly well looked after. Limited menu but excellent food. We had the Thai chicken..."

Evie Peristeris

"The carrot cake is as delicious as the reviews suggest, and there seems to be many meatless dishes too! I look forward to bringing some vegetarian..."

Lana Myburgh

"What a great experience, the staff are friendly and eager to help, the drinks are out of this world and the food.... 🤤🤤🤤 What a..."

Jason Claassens

"What an absolute gem of a coffee shop! Will definitely be back. The venue itself is stunning. The service was phenomenal. We were immediately greeted..."

Cheryl Tsimogiannis

"Excellent little hidden gem. The service is impeccable and the foods are incredibly delicious French toast with peri peri chicken livers is something..."

Hilton Swart

"Excellent Eatery!!! Service is absolutely incredible, Eve and her staff are amazing, friendly polite, and the food is made on the premises with no..."

Michelle Du Randt

"Excellent spot for breakfast good food and coffee nice relaxed..."

Vicky Pretorius

"Lovely setting and very good service. The food was well presented and very flavoursome. Highly recommended and will definitely be..."

Alex Izzy

"Hidden away just off busy Main Rd, Benoni opposite Lakefield PnP centre. Nestled amongst big shady trees and serving good old favourites as well as..."

Hendrika Bossert

"Great atmosphere. Great food, service and friendly..."

Anton Jansen van Vuuren

"Very nice. Food delicious. Inside a bit noisy but were able to move outside. V Good..."

Linda Larkan

"A lovely place to head to for a leisurely breakfast or lunch. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. It can get a little bit slow with..."

Tamzin Glass

"Food was great, nice atmosphere. Our bill was a mess (things on it we had not ordered - luckily I checked it) but Josh sorted it..."

Des Whittal

"It's always being great to be here. Espresso is strong, as it should be, water is cold. Just the new parking looks like a plaza than anything else...."

Jordan Indjev

Geets Vegetarian Takeaway

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Is more of a take out place, but if you want to strictly veg, it's the place to go. Service is great. Variety to buy frozen and cook..."

melanie shunmugam

"Great food. Not so oily and spicy as normal Indian food goes. They are always so ready to help me with my often, unusual requests. I will keep coming..."

Dr. U. Hira

"The food in this place is to die for. Deliciouse, tantalizing flavors and aromas. Friendly family run..."

Algy Dzerefos

"Lovely humble restaurant! The folks there are so warm and welcoming, serving with a gentleness that makes you feel at home. They have a fantastic..."

Milan Bheeka

"Brilliant service. Awesome food. Vegetarian restaurant but they are also super vegan friendly - they even have really awesome products for sale...."

Trin Anomaly

"Excellent food quality and always freshly prepared with a great variety. Friendly staff are there to accommodate your every need. They also have..."

MJ Naidu

"Excellent service and advice if one's unsure about the menu options. Always friendly and warm reception. The vegetarian meals are superb and every..."

Clinton Peters

"Best vegan and vegetarian outlet in the South of Johannesburg. Best samusa's, beyond sausages & burgers I've ever tasted & at better prices than..."

Tim Metcalf

"Delicious vegetarian and vegan food. Wide selection of frozen and fresh take away foods. The service is always on point. One of my favorite fast food..."

moni

"Exactly what I was looking for!!!! Finally a place where there is more than one vegetarian styled dish available and then the fact that they are all..."

Grant Samons

"Great food, awesome people would recommend them any time they have a variety of herb and spice for sell as..."

Pieter van der Walt

"Really delicious Indian vegetarian food. More takeaway then sit down but they have two tables if you want to wear there. Friendly staff. Nice variety..."

Bhina Bhugwan

"Best Vegetarian and Vegan take aways in the Southern Suburbs.In addition very good frozen and packaged foods available.Friendly and generous..."

Noelene Johnson

"The quality of the food is good.. The food is always ready when you arrive. The service is very good and welcoming and always will to go the extra..."

darren jones

"I'm not vegetarian, but these people food can make me..."

DJ D'Angelo Hendricks

"This place is the best place to get vegetarian food, the samoosas are of high quality and so is everything else! I'm very impressed with the quality..."

Andeshan Moodley

"I came to the shop to collect to collect a delivery on behalf of someone else and while waiting the friendly owner very generously offered me 2..."

Craig Rosa

Motherland Coffee Company Rosebank

Wheelchair Accessible

"I absolutely love Motherland. The vibe is as amazing as the coffee. My standard order is a tall hazelnut flavoured soy milk latte and it always..."

Sinenhlanhla

"I'm a big fan of good lattes and motherland, is probably one of the best places for it. I live in Dubai and frequently travel to Joburg and whenever..."

Human Canvus

"Good coffee. Good service. This is a small location but has atmosphere. Free WiFi is available. There is couch seating, table seating as well as a..."

Sakib Khan

"So this place was listed as one of the authentic coffee places to visit and I wanted to give it a shot. I tried the Ethiopian origin cappucino and..."

Sujeeth Kumar Aekbote

"The best avo, feta, hummus, egg, sprouts on toast breakfast, good coffee, all for about R100 with tip - big enough to take half home for lunch!..."

Susanne Harford

"Friendly staff. Comfortable, well ventilated sitting areas. Delicious..."

Luka Bajic

"Awesome cortados! Love the new look! Always friendly staff. Old favourite. Love..."

Anton.V. Fitness

"We have visited often and the trend remains the same. They have phenomenal coffee and great staff. We have had to send back coffee in the past due to..."

Michelle Marais

"Flat white check. Banana loaf check. All ready to face the day! What a lovely place and what a view! The staff are friendly and helpful, the food..."

Wouter Combrinck

"Great vibe, friendly barristers and great coffee. One of the best spots to work on a paper or do research or do work or meet with friends or read a..."

Ginika E

"Excellent coffee (cortados in particular). Always enjoy the banana bread. Ask for it to be warmed. I can spend hours at this coffee shop, as their..."

Ameesh Kalan

"Great coffee. Lovely african coffee from the horn of Africa to the bottom. The grounded coffee bags was great as well when I made it at home. Great..."

Zakaria “Zak” Munsoor

"Great coffee. (Coming from a coffee nerd) Good non-dairy alternatives. Fresh, tasty salads. Their vibe is awesome. I arrived for the first time in..."

Kajsa

"Great drinks, food and service. Only place that I could find open in the early..."

Juan Brunette

"They offer good well balanced African blends. If you're fussy they do sometimes scorch it by brewing with water that is just too hot for the subtle..."

Rafiq Sarlie

"Small intimate coffee shop in a safe area. Ideal for coffee on the go, working remotely, or meeting with clients or friends. Power points available..."

Carl J du Preez

The Greenside Cafe

L'opulence

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Decor is really stunning, safely tucked away in the heart of Mandela Square. Our waiter was really great and the food didn't at all..."

Andrew

"A very enjoyable meal here at L'opulence last Sunday afternoon. It's a wonderful experience, the food is amazing, as well as the ambience and the..."

Lionel The Little Fox

"We had a very enjoyable meal here at L'opulence :) tucked away in Nelson Mandela square with an interesting decor and vine and slightly too loud..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Went to this place on recommendation of some colleagues, as I'm in town visiting. First of the place is small which explains the extending into the..."

Carlos Ferreira

"L'Opulence is a very lovely fine dining restaurant during the day and a fun vibe during the night. I love the events hosted there after hours. The..."

Questia Zebo

"L'opulence is a fine dining lounge with the best tapas I have ever tasted. The vibe u get while dining is absolutely magical and sets the tone. I..."

Priscillia Zebo

"Perfect ambiance, perfect food, perfect venue, perfect staff, simply opulent.L'Opulence for me is a great place to get a delicious meal and..."

Ornella Katanga

"I went to L'Opulence for a friends birthday dinner and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the food and music. Would..."

Tazzy

"Great place to be if you want to enjoy a night out or simply relax.The ambiance is phenomenal. The music is nice and its not only hip hop and..."

Edith Coppens

"I was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. The chef did a wonderful job with the food. Presentation, taste, textures were all to perfection...."

Fiona Alexander

"L'Opulence is tucked in a perfect surrounding in Mandela square away from the busy malls, dreadful traffic of people, some where more private for..."

Fathima Mia

"An amazing experience. I went with my family and we had so much fun. The food was well prepared and the service was exceptional! I would recommend..."

Varsha Jayram

"Spectacular. Absolutely loved everything about his place. ;) best chill spot early evening and late night. It's the only place I truly enjoy...."

Ayesha

"What a lovely set up for after work drinks or a little bit of dancing on the weekend. Great service and music will have you wanting to dine there all..."

Nokuthula Peace Vezi

"I had an awesome time at L'Opulence this past weekend with friends. Initially went to have a few day end cocktails but ended up trying their Gourmet..."

John Fero

"Was really surprised and overwhelmed by the combination of tapas and cocktails. An absolute feast and serious attention to detail by manager who was..."

Cat Barker

"I had an exceptionally good time at L'Opulence. The food was amazing! I had a Groupon voucher and I must say it was value for money. Our waiter..."

Craig Barnes

"Very good food, well spiced. Very attentive staff. I needed a late snack and it's the only good kitchen open late in Sandton, but it turned into a..."

Malcolm MacDonald

"Came here for a friend's birthday dinner & we were treated to a 5 course meal... For 1st course we had scallops which were divineFor 2nd..."

Sharon Mj Manyike

"Really enjoyed the fòod. I went with a group of friends and got to taste everyones food and everything was delicious. I enjoyed my started the..."

Yolisa

"What an utterly superb fine dining experience at what I (wrongly) assumed to be just another cocktail bar!Often, friends and family ask me..."

Lauras World

"I thoroughly enjoyed a large variety of tapas here. Everything from Argentinian beef fillet brochettes, served with a chimichurri and potatoes,..."

Chantelle Le Roux

"If you are looking for a fine dining experience with Tapas.... this is your spot! Whether out with friends or date night, this place is just the..."

Dinika Singh

"I had the pleasure of dining at L'opulence on Saturday. It was amazing. This was my second visit and will certainly not be my last. I had the ribs,..."

Jill

"Stopped by Thursday evening for dinner. I was bit skeptical to do so especially with the bad review I read on this site, however I'm glad I went with..."

Zack Ritherton

"This is a tapas style restaurant at Sandton City. Let me start with the good stuff- the food! We enjoyed all our dishes, I particularly liked the..."

Saiyuri

"Some friends and i wanted to try this new place out as it was advertised in the magazine as a spirited lounge. the place is quite small in the mall..."

George Maluleke

"L'Opulence is one of those few places in Johannesburg that manages to make the transition from restaurant, to lounge, to club, all in the space of a..."

Likecaramel

"Joined a group of friends with Deloitte's lifeclub. Fantastic food, I had the Yakatori chicken for starters, ostrich fillet for mains and ended off..."

Ricardo De Freitas

"Exquisite experience. The food and drinks were amazing. My first visit I went solo for lunch and then I returned to meet up for drinks with friends...."

Kudzai D

"We went here yesterday for one of our friend's birthday dinner celebration. Knowing they are serving tapas and will be partying afterwards, I already..."

Apple Swanepoel

"This new trendy spot to eat, drink and meet is truly amazing. Here you can enjoy excellent food which is beautifully presented in a relaxed and..."

Etienne Crauwcamp

"I can't rave about this restaurant enough. We eat out a ton and have been to the best restaurants in the country and this easily compares. The decor..."

Bond Behrmann

"wow i have to say the food blew my away. lovely presentation, the sushi stack OMG great combination of flavors, pricing i must say is not that bad...."

Mike

"Love the surprise of the Gorgonzola center... My tastes buds are awakened this evening. The presentation is stunning...this is a perfect..."

Kim

"I was invited to the launch of L’Opulence – Sandton’s finest meeting place by day and spirited lounge by night. Patrons can expect luxury,..."

Natalie Katz

"I've been seeing the pics of L'Opulence on fb and instagram and just had to check it out. My hubby and I went through for dinner and we were not..."

Lindokuthle

"Very nice but..."

Bogosi Mabale

"Coz i want to work..."

Phakamani gumede

Mikateko Ndhambi

Issy Williams

The Schwarma Co

86/100 (3600 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had my birthday � dinner there. Had an awesome time with great food. Yes the food takes a while to get to you but i guesa it was because it was..."

Aisha Bujal

"I really enjoyed the food and De environment. The..."

Oniccah Matlapeng

"Amazing range and quality..."

Nikunj Shah

"Best hummus South of the..."

Budd Margolis

"I love this place for the great service, amazing food and even amazinger lemonade. I had the falafel on pita and it was to die for. The fillings are..."

Bongiwe Nyambi

"The ribs were absolutely amazing! They were without a doubt the best ribs I’ve had in a long time and I would return indefinitely just to have..."

Brittany Smith

"These guys make the best beef ribs and schwarmas!!! I’d go every week at least twice if I could afford to... the atmosphere is always friendly and..."

Zenzile Khumalo

"I always have delicious food here. They have a wide variety of options for vegans too.The quality and taste is consistent. The service is..."

Neo Leoka

"Best beef ribs in the city. Falls off the bone, sticky bbq marinade, generous portions and more-ish. The chips are also so yum and you can tell..."

Lutfiyyawaja

"Definitely of the best Schwarma's in Joburg! I found it cute that they had a little shop by the entrance and it blended in perfectly with the..."

Zain And Faye

"The Schwarma Co. serves one of Joburg's best scwharmas and falafels. They have a great range of fresh salads and as well as freshly prepared humus...."

Kimson Chan

"I live in the UK and now visiting family in Jhb and first place we headed to was The Schwarma Co and food as fabulous as always. Best schwarma's..."

Rholda Leff

"The Schwarma co has the best schwarmas, laffas etc in Johannesburg. This place is always busy. Their food is so delicious and they use quality..."

Ramani

"After hearing so many people rave about the Schwarma Co., I finally got to try it out. The food was absolutely delicious, I ordered the lamb schwarma..."

Lisa Lumley

"Just love this place! Awesome place to sit and have food with friends and family. Good food. Good staff.Since i am a vegetarian i always have..."

Ankita Jain

"Such passionate people work here. The passion most definitely shows in their food. The place is always busy and I completely understand why. It’s..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"This place is like our second home. Every week we undoubtedly grab either a lamb schwarma with all the toppings or the perfectly basted beef ribs,..."

Maria

"Unbelievable. It's not surprising this place has been so busy for such a long time now. The food is incredible and fast. The service is friendly and..."

Adam

"My favourite Schwarma, never dissapoints! Have been frequenting this spot for a couple of months now and can't stop coming back, they really are..."

Marco Olevano

"The food is delicious, it has a different middle eastern flavour. was not disappointed with the service. It is quite busy but it had a nice vibe to..."

Shàmai-Sassy Khan

"One of the best spots in jhb both for food and service. Falafel, Kebabs and Burgers are all really excellent. Best salad bar in jhb. Highly..."

Mohammed J

"Absolutely great burgers. Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great burgers.Absolutely great..."

Mr. Family Man

"If anyone can get high on eating falafel, it's me! I'm from the Middle East born and raised and this sort of food as my best friend loves to say is..."

Shekinah Pereira

"This is definitely one of our local favourites. Have lost count at the amount of times we've been, and counting. The hummus is the best in Jozi, and..."

Kristy Prevette

"Love this place the food Is great and alway fresh The portions are huge great value for money service is good the restaurant has a nice chilled..."

Malcolmarchary811@yahoo.com

"Lovely fresh restuarant. Gets busy during the week. Had 2 falafels which were yum. Ordered a Schwarma, originally wanted a normal beef but they..."

Meagan

"A taste of the Middle East in the north of Johannesburg, the flavors are wholesome and delicious. Fresh salads to accompany their famous schwarmas..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Awesome place for a Schwarma. Excellent service with well-trained, friendly staff and the food is absolutely divine... A must-try spot of you're in..."

Chwaro Moroka

"We have always had great food and excellent service here. A real neighborhood eatery where everyone looks like a regular (they probably are!). Staff..."

Melshocked

"Best schwarma you could ask for. There are so many choices and the food is really good. The service and atmosphere in the restaurant aren't too bad..."

Gergana Young

"Lovely place with a really nice upstairs open area that looks over Grant Avenue. Really great food. Portion sizes are massive and the quality of..."

Alexandra Gascoigne

"I have read that Schwarma Co is one of best places to get schwarma in Johannesburg and I was in the area and decided to pop in .Like a Anat style..."

A Foodie Travels

"I was at the Schwarma Co a couple of days ago! Definitely not my first time, one of my favourite places for a schwarma or laffa in JHB. I have been a..."

Tiffany

"2 days in a row...I really enjoy this place. I'm almost certain that they have the best falafels in Jhb - I had the falafel pita 2 days in a row - I..."

Fareed Hare

"I've been eating at The Schwarma Co. for as long as I can remember. The food is of great quality and the relatively recent renovation has served the..."

Jess Abrams

"Delicious array of all things Middle Eastern with a lively vibe and welcoming, helpful staff. I had the falafel Laffa and my partner had the lamb..."

Abigail Keene

"Amazing food, amazing quality, amazing quantity, awesome fresh ingredients! Lamb Laffa is a winner ! Probably one of the best restaurants I’ve been..."

Sashin Naidoo

"AMAZEBALLS. This is has become my favourite haunt. Food is fresh and tasty. Had the lamb shawarma, was not disappointed. Only negative is that the..."

The Great Diner

"This was the first time visit for #KevFabFood and after rave reviews I was excited to try the legendary restaurant. It did not disappoint - service..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Best restaurant in JHB - super friendly owners and staff. As for the food - huge portions full of flavor. Try go there at least twice a day!!!..."

Brett Martin

"Loved the atmosphere and food. Service was a bit of a struggle, had to get up and wave and call everytime we wanted to order something. We were..."

BobMali

"The best shwarma and falafel around! Their selection of sides is heavenly. Portion sizes are massive and will have you asking for a take away box -..."

Robyn Hewitt

"Schwarma co offers the best variety of salads and sauces for pitas and laffas. All the good stuff, and it really is good,great falafel and everything..."

Saul Ben Smith

"I finally made it back to Schwarma Co.! It's been a while but I managed to nab a date night at this quaint and homely little spot in Norwood. They're..."

Akira Wing

"This place can be busy and the service slow. I've had really dry tasteless chicken shawarma but somehow we always return. It's very relaxed and..."

Jill Nudelman

"I grew up with this place. My favourite is the Chicken Schnitzel schwarma. I have yet to find a better place. Although now it's always full..."

Melissa Cowan

"I'm rating this place solely on their falafel which was by far the best I've ever had. What a gem hidden in Norwood. I'll definitely be coming..."

Nadia Myburgh

"I feel like the last foodie in jhb to try this place out. I heard many praises, with a couple of people telling me that this is their favourite..."

Sharima Bramannan

"What's better on a rainy day than a packed full of flavour shawarma? We received great service, promptly seated and served drinks. A quick look..."

Esther Shaidi

"Has been one of my favorites for years - it may be a Schwarma place, but the huge, meaty beef ribs will blow your mind! A great place to sit or for..."

David

"By far the best Schwarma and falafel in town!! Also, amazing burgers ! Quick and friendly service is the norm. The vibe, even when you're just..."

Rudi Rudes Deetlifs

"Schwarma Co is a great restaurant that has tip-top service and food. I've been there several times, and have had many pleasant experiences. My..."

Natalia Bonegio

"Real good and tasty food. Try the beef ribs its very yummy. Will definitely try the schwarma next time. May be a bit pricey for some. Will be..."

Johann & Limari

"Went with work colleagues to this place, I wasn't very excited - turns out the food here is great! The lamb is served in a massive wrap, had hummus,..."

Bianca

"Was very satisfied with my meal. I had the falafel and it was hands down the best I've ever had. They had an amazing selection of extras that were..."

Richard Hall

"30.09.2016 Finally made my way here after continuously hearing good things. Luckily it wasn't as busy when I arrived to order takeaways. Ordered a..."

The Food Musketeer

"Always a safe bet opting for dinner here. Good idea to book in advance so you can get a table upstairs as it's always busy. The falafel is..."

Tasmika Amin

"Definitely one of my favorite places to come for lunch. The food is always fresh and tasty. You definitely get your value for money as portion sizes..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"What a great little discovery, courtesy of a friend. A group of us popped in for dinner last night, and I was really blown away by the quality of the..."

Heather Hook

"Great for lunches or quick takeaways Try the half haloumi half lamb Laffa - it's amazingThere's a wide selection of snacks daily, take your..."

Elize Cloete

"Great food and great vibe. Huge portions though. Opted for the lamb schwarma and chips. Was a huge portion and very filling. Next time will skip the..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"I haven't been to Schwarma Company in ages so we decided to come by for lunch and it was as good as ever. Absolute best schwarmas I've had outside of..."

Emily Smith

"Delicious schwarmas, authentic cuisine and a good vibe! Around the table we tried lamb and chicken schwarmas and they were all met with..."

GiaCostella

"Was here the other night and I went with what I always get, the lamb laffa. The portion size is awesome with a generous amount of lamb. I love being..."

Daniel France

"I haven't been here for awhile but it is noticeably a regular for most people who love a laffa or a pita. Baby chicken and ribs are also delicious...."

Alan Pio

"Schwarma Co never disappoints when it comes to tasty food. A good spot for a quick bite to eat in a relaxed environment. The chicken laffa is so..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"Best schwarmas in jozi! Had the beef in a laffa and was very impressed. Love that there are a huge variety of salads to choose from. Portion was a..."

Francesca Favero

"A great place for a quick catch up with all the friends. A bit messy to eat but totally worth it in the end. Amazing schwarmas and laffas with..."

Harshika Shantilal

"The best part about having the Schwarma Co on our doorstep is that every Mediterranean craving is cured in a matter of minutes. Although their..."

YUM

"I decided to meet my friend here for lunch the other day and it was honestly such a great dining experience. When you walk in you are greeted by..."

Samantha Spiro

"What a cool place , great choice of salads , portions are real big but bit pricy . They state it is the best schwarma in jhb and I tend to agree ...."

Chris De Beer

"Quality authentic Middle-Eastern cuisine. Bubbly atmosphere, good service and delicious range of food! Unreal hummus, it's all you need to order...."

Daniel Sussman

"Best lamb Schwarma is South Africa. Just a little disappointing that they do not serve pork. If you are in the mood for a Schwarma, give it a try. ..."

Adriaan Wepener

"Nice vibe and amazing food their shwarma's are the best I've ever had. A plus for this restaurant is the ribs and burgers and steaks are extremely..."

Octavia Venables

"Great place and great vibe! Really brings together people from different scopes of jhb- from the high spenders to the average joe- shwarma company..."

Shaneil Moodley

"Great food, staff and atmosphere. We went as a group for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. The homemade lemonade is amazing and so refreshing without..."

Rachel Bright

"By far the best schwarmas and laffas around. Portions are big enough to share. Quite reasonably priced. With so many fresh, healthy and tasty..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"One of my favourite post-gym eateries (had to throw that in there :-) )It is in the middle of a busy street in Norwood and you can easily..."

Andre John Van Niekerk

"We always order their food through Mr. Delivery.They are one of our favorites!Food is always clean, fresh and really good! Salads,..."

Michelle

"One of my favourite places! Their food is delicious, it doesn't matter what you order. Whenever we can't decide where to go for lunch or dinner,..."

FoodloverJHB

"A visit to shwarma Co is a bit other wordly. Are you in Europe, the middle east or Norwood? A meeting place for many, the restaurant buzzes all day..."

Bridget

The SA Food Guru

"This place buzzes and is always jam packed and you will know why the moment you have eaten there, schwarmas to die for and they have a kosher meat..."

Annie Hodes

"Jeez Shwarma Co. I got a takeaway chicken salad. It's big enough to feed an army. Looks like you guys put a whole chicken in here. The avo is a nice..."

Tal Even-Tov

"This place is great for a Sunday lunch. A variety of fresh salads to fill your shawarma with and their hummus is absolutely great. Te prices aren't..."

Jenny Louw

"My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for years and one of its best kept secrets is most definitely their RIBS! Order the 1kg..."

HungryLamb

"Came here for my birthday dinner to celebrate. Schwarma Co never disappoints. It was quite full as it was a Friday night but the service was good..."

Olive Faye Liwanag

"Best places I love to go and have a great meal !!! - stunning ambience and always busy - food is excellent and friendly staff… The place to be…a..."

Jenny Eksteen

"Nowhere like it in South Africa. Excellent service and incredible food. Do not leave Johannesburg without visiting..."

Courtney Thatcher

"Best area for us 😊. It's much quieter and secluded enough to have a private moment with the best service. Hint: They are generous with their..."

Rhulani Shingwenyana

"Food is extremely good, tasty and fresh. Never disappoints! A firm favourite. Everything in this menu is good and tastes like it should. What makes..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"Nice place. Especially upper floor outside area is nice. Main speciality is Schwarma. Parking spaces around is available. Also available to buy some..."

bora diz

"Food is good but no pictures, so you not really sure what you are buying. I recommend choosing platter over pita, yes its..."

Nicholas Du Preez

"Amazingly fresh and tasty food. Design your own schwarma or choose items from the menu. A delicious variety to choose..."

Tyron Reid-Robertson

"Very good, authentic flavours of fresh food, fresh squeezed juices. Busy lively area, with parking on busy road..."

Tatyana Jhagaroo

"I have been coming here since I was a kid and I have to say the food never fails to amaze. Whether you are a diehard carnivore or a vegetarian/..."

Gabriel Kaplan

"The food is really fantastic. Very authentic and tastes homemade. Service is alright, we were left unattended for around 15min before we had our..."

Marco Taylor-Poverello

"Best restaurant in the area and has been for my whole life. Highly recommend the skinny lamb chops, laffas & falafel - though it seems you absolutely..."

Esmé Thornhill-Davis

"This place is amazing. Service is excellent. The ribs are the best, and they don't skimp on the meat in the Schwarma. Some places you play find the..."

Alexa Von Ruben

"A long time established eatery, freshly made salads and pitas. Special menu always interesting feasts. Now serving breakfasts. The Ziva is..."

Adina Bregman

"The best Mediterranean food in Johannesburg, I think! :) The halloumi and falafel are perfect for the vegetarians. There's a good variety of options..."

Chiraag Kathawaroo

"Their food is always tasty and well worth it . Great place to spend time with friends and enjoy a tasty meal..."

Wilhelm Van Niekerk

"Always fresh and tasty food. Good ambient and service. Also they have smoking area outside upper floor on the..."

Milan Pilipovic

La Stalla

"Had the most delicious meal at La Stalla! Excellent wine list, cosy atmosphere and the Alfredo Pasta with pulled chicken must be the most incredible..."

Derryn Orpen

"Such a quaint place. Overall very cute little place, would definitely recommend to pop in when in the area. Decor is just lovey and is my favorite..."

Zoe Kellerman

"Awesome service! The staff were super friendly ,and the food was delicious . We sat watching the chef cook through the kitchen opening and he was..."

Amy Jessica Deakin

"This is a lovely spot for groups and for individual dining. I found it very romantic and it was warm with a fireplace in the cold winter evenings...."

Zenande Ntshinka

"Had family in town, and this was the one restaurant they requested visiting multiple times. Awesome food and an atmosphere plus service to match! The..."

Greg Greene

"Well done to James and the team for another great restaurant experience from the creator of Coobs in Parkhurst. The setting and menu is evoking a U.S..."

Linda Thompson

"Great service and menu is wonderful. Love their farm fresh organic awareness and use of glass straws. Thank..."

Bessie Lou Brew

"La Stalla’s delicious breakfasts and all-day meals are all sourced by the Brightside Farm in the Magaliesburg Mountains, which brings the..."

Bryan Tam

"Walking by this quaint Cosy spot we where approached by one of the waiters standing by the door inviting (more like luring us in, wink wink) With..."

Liyav shyli Barnard

"Great ambience. Good service. Pasta..."

Adrien Thoma

"Amazing food, relaxing atmosphere and great location. The perfect spot to start your evening in..."

Matt Jardine

"I love their sister restaurant The National in Parktown North. They have the feel of a US diner and the food is excellently prepared. The brisket is..."

Catherine Kannemeyer

"My husband and I have had dinner at La Stalla twice and were very pleased on both occasions (we enjoyed a cozy table by the fire in winter, as well..."

Naomi Jagers

"The service was awesome and so was the food. Ignatius is the name of the waiter who served my sister and I, he was..."

Nobukhosi Khumalo

"Very pleasant ambience the developed as the Sunday evening grew late. Friendly and efficient service off a typically interesting Family Diak menu...."

Walter Vorwerk

"1 page menu but to its credit , they do that 1 page menu pretty damn good ... The chicken is one of my fav things to eat..."

Yefan Ma

Aroma Restaurant

86/100 (1152 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"This is the best Indian food I have ever had!! Value for money, CLEAN! Which is surprisingly hard to find these days and the food tasted like curry..."

Caela Kettle

"Have just come back from supper at Aroma Restaurant - and wow, what a hidden gem! Bought the Groupon voucher - 1 starter and 1 mains per person...."

Kat Ko

"Lovely evening. Food was superb, hosts wonderful and waiter attentive. A truly hidden gem. Don't miss it for the best curry ever. Thank you so much...."

Gail Gilbert

"I went to the Aroma restaurant today for lunch and I experienced the most incredibly fresh and ‘oh so tasty ‘ food. Delicious beyond!! The..."

Mary Palmos

"My boyfriend and I happened upon Aroma last year through a referral - The first time we went we were blown away and have made it one of our regular..."

Candice Scorer

"Absolutely outstanding food and services from the best waiter Thebe. I would go back and back everyday. We travelled to the restaurant all the way..."

Mokgadi Moloko Mabela

"This has to be one of the finest places to sample Indian cuisine in Johannesburg and it just so happens to be down the road from where I live!..."

Francois Oosthuizen

"WOW! Aroma is amazing! I was impressed as soon as I arrived! The sevice is spectacular, the dining is lovely and the food is absolutely divine! Don't..."

Rebecca Dorsett

"Really is some of the best Indian food I have eaten in Johannesburg. Well worth the visit and spread the word but only to fabulous people..."

Darren Richard Hayward

"My wife and I enjoyed a terrific meal at this beautiful restaurant. We loved the simplicity of the decor as well as the lovely ambience. The food was..."

Matthew Ribnick

"We had another amazing meal at Aroma Restaurant last night. We ordered samoosas as a starter, lamb biryani, prawn curry and a fish dish (the name..."

Peter Vincent Smith

"Used Uber Eats to get the most amazing meal delivered to us!!! Wow fresh and so amazingly tasty. Will definately need to come visit the..."

Alison Humphrey

"Had dinner at Aroma with my family and I can honestly say that it is some of the best Indian food I have had not only in Johannesburg but in South..."

Mia Clarkson

"Took us almost 2 years to visit ... now we will definitely be regulars! Food and staff are amazing. We were impressed from the minute we walked in...."

Charnell Munnery Bow

"Excellent ambience,service and especially the food.... hits the spot! Thank you for taking the initiative to spoil the birthday lady.... much..."

Karishma Tulsi

"Very friendly. Passion is evident based on the excellent quality of food. Servings are generous and beautifully presented. We will be..."

Christopher Sterzik

"What a great experience !!... Fantastic food , great vibe , lovely staff and owners ... Delicious and fresh food ... Couldn't ask for more ......"

Pezhman Mehrji

"Superb food and excellent service! Definitely worth a return..."

Despina Tsintarakis

"My most favourite Indian Restaurant in Johannesburg! The lamb biryani is absolutely amazing and you also get a decent portion. Also ordered naan as..."

Johannes

"Absolutely amazing food and service!!! We came out for my fiancés birthday on Sunday evening and we were all very happy with our meals and the..."

Lee-Anne Dyer

"Friendly, warm service from the owners and staff. Food is amazing. Breyani, paneer and lamb curries all get good marks. Location is a bit dodgy, but..."

Trisan Reddy

"What a Joburg jem! We found them on-line and dropped by to pick up some take-aways. The food was an absolute delight with generous portions, perfect..."

Sandra Kriek

"We agree little gem of a restaurant should be full every evening!!!We all loved our starters and mains.A must to try.Great food,..."

Joan Collett

"This restaurant is a little gem set in an obscure shopping center. We tried this place last night having heard from friends that this was a..."

Greg Marcia

"Probably the nicest Indian food I have tasted in Johannesburg . And the hosts are just lovely. Will come back for more. Nothing disappointed , so I..."

Davide Casalvolone

"The location isn't the best in a small dark shopping center but the food is excellent with an emphasis on fresh. Nothing is pre made and meals are..."

Jeremiah Houle

"Stopped there after a late night at work for takeaways- I waited a while, they assured me it was 'cause it was freshly prepared- and pleasantly..."

Isabelle Saunders

"We decided to try Aroma today because it's so cold and wet we thought "perfect curry weather " and we were not disappointed. Aroma is what hits you..."

Janet Bekker

"This place is an absolute gem. I could not believe that it is so close to home and has never been on our radar before. The fools is excellent and..."

Neroshnee Govender

"Food was superb! An authentic Indian feel. The kitchen is open plan so customers are able to see exactly how the food is prepared. Hygiene is..."

Tal.matuson

"Brilliant Indian gem in the 'burbs - food is super tasty and is freshly prepared so be prepared to wait a while -this is not a fast food joint. Only..."

Kim Dickinson

"12 March Dinner : What a delightful way to end our weekend. Based on the reviews on Zomato, we headed over to this place to try some of their..."

Swetha Suneja

"We stopped into Aroma for an early dinner today; and we are still full at almost 9pm. It was our second visit in two weeks. Fabulous service on both..."

Susannah Fox

"We just ordered takeout from Aroma through UberEATS (awesome app btw) and were blown away by the quality of everything! We had Lamb Vindaloo, Dahl..."

Andrew James Edgcumbe

"Only fresh ingredients served. Lovely owners and food excellent quality, tasty and probably the best Indian I've had. Don't be put off by the center,..."

Don

"Food was incredible! divali menu was a taste sensation. Love the owners personal touch and the decor! Only complaint was that the waitress needs a..."

Sandy Marcal

"Wonderful delicious fresh North Indian food with an authentic taste and chef. I lived in the UK for 15 years where Indian food became the national..."

Wilhelm Van Zyl

"What a great discovery.Most Indian restaurant in Johannesburg offers the same dishes. It was so refreshing to see and experience some different..."

Martjie Louw

"Fine Indian cuisine sublimed by lovely and attentive service in a relaxing environment. Beautiful yet simple presentation, with attention to..."

Anne

"Have just come back from supper at Aroma Restaurant - and wow, what a hidden gem! Bought the Groupon voucher - 1 starter and 1 mains per person...."

Kat Koebke

"Aroma restaurant is a lovely Indian restaurant. Cuisine is delicious and presentation is charming. Shalene & Shanti is passionate about making your..."

Zebraboy Jack

"This little gem is just round the corner, serves good food and the food and wine are reasonably priced. The owner and chef are friendly and really..."

Carole Craggs

"Such fantastic food! Delicious flavours, great portion size and very reasonable prices.It was my first meal here today and I was very..."

Jenny Groenewald

"We popped into Aroma on a Groupon - and I;m so pleased because I wouldn't have discovered it otherwise. The decor was fresh and clean - not your..."

Fiona Storevik

"Stunning food! Quality ingredients! Can't wait to go back again! Reasonably priced! Best curry I have eaten in a long time!! My husband likes hot..."

Elvera Van Aswegen

"Best quality Indian food I've ever had. Fresh ingredients and a passion for cooking makes for a devine dining experience. Awesome flavours, thank..."

Byron French Leppan

"We had dinner at Aroma last night and it was delicious. We shared the Brinjal starter - it's stuffed with paneer and was scrumptious! For mains we..."

Naomi De Carvalho

"Had another amazing meal there. Now if only I could move on from the tandoori lamb chops and chelo rice which is very addictive to something else...."

Daryl Lewin Burt

"Went to Aroma with friends yesterday. Has a nice vibe, and wasn't busy. Menu was good and food was awesome. Our meals came through in a decent enough..."

Nitesh

"What an awesome Indian restaurant!! My wife and I went there for their Diwali dinner and boy oh boy was it fantastic!! We both had the seafood..."

Christie

"Good food and excellent coffee. Nice to have a local Indian restaurant in the area. Onion pickle is very tasty. We were 4 and no..."

Nick S

"What a beautiful restaurant! Mother, daughter owned business... The waiters are like family. Everyone is so polite and attentive. The energy is..."

Sinead Edwards

"Ate out at every Indian restaurant in Johannesburg. Had to try out Aroma after reading all the reviews. It didn't disappoint at all. Food was..."

Ricky Naidoo

"I cannot recommend Aroma enough. They’re service is top tier 👏🏾 We had ordered a meal during loadshedding on uberEats (first time ordering..."

Zanda Isaacs

"My new favourite Indian restaurant. Delicious curry and thin crispy naan. Excellent, helpful and friendly..."

G C

"A great Friday evening! Had the Aloo Tikki for a starter - very well served and tasty! I had the lamb butter masala and my brother the butter chicken..."

Karla Heiriss

"The best Indian food I've ever had. Highly recommended. Lamb korma is out of this world. Prices are very fair. Extremely friendly and attentive..."

Luke Jasper

"Went to Aroma for our first time on Saturday evening and were highly impressed by the staff the owner and most of all the food. Absolutely..."

Neil Berelowitz

"The most amazing Indian restaurant I have ever been to. Excellent service, excellent food and overall just an incredible..."

Joshua Spagnoletti

"Absolutely blown away by our visit to Aroma Indian Restaurant in Linden. The food was incredible. Such a lovely experience. Highly..."

Zadie Becker

"Some of the best curries I've ever had. Great staff. And I mean GREAT! And the owner, Shileen, is so passionate. Although a bit hidden away and..."

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Pron

86/100 (2993 ratings)

"Good service and great food. It was an experience that we will most definitely return for. All the different flavours were great without being too..."

Ewert Snyman

"Lovely setting to enjoy the food. Try the tapas dishes for starters before deciding from a wide variety of Noodle dishes. End off the meal with..."

Gerald B Lau

"Authentic restaurant, the owner was super friendly and gave us a few suggestions to try on the menu and we were not disappointed. We tried an..."

Teznee Pillay

"First time in this restaurant in Linden and sure we’ll be back again , the beef potstickers were amazing and the pork and prawn dumplings fabulous..."

Mel Dep

"Pron is authentic Chinese after eating there I know what we eat at the local Chinese places are not the authentic Chinese food... Love it being there..."

Usha

"It's all about the noodles, the DanDan noodles was amazing, great falvours. The szechaun chicken noodles was also very tasty, the pickles bought the..."

Chris De Beer

"I walked in early tonight and thought it is real quiet.Grabbed a seat in the gas heated front and were immediately greeted by the friendly..."

David

"Owner run with fantastic service. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Food was fresh and tasty. Loved the bread and the chilli on the table since we..."

Lulu

"Brilliant food, a proactive manager, and a great looking restaurant - all of which make PRON the most genuine and delicious Chinese restaurant in the..."

Thabiso Camilo Christopher

"Had a wonderful time. Their tapas are tasty, especially the beans thing, and this weird bread dipped in the ramen is incredible. Waiters..."

Megtruter

"This is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Johannesburg. It has an authentic and genuine feel. Love the decor - and the spicy Sichuan chicken..."

Annika Forsberg Langa

"Visited on a Monday night and was pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant sufficiently busy. You will be welcomed and treated with the best..."

Nick Song

"Great service, great experience very cozy resturaunt and the owner is friendly too. I ordered 3 different dishes and they were all good ...."

Tebogo Ngodela

"Emma Chen, you've done it again. What a fine establishment! Fantastic starters for a variety of tastes: the hand-break bread and the green beans are..."

Angelo Aquilano

"As the name suggest -Peoples Republic of Noodles - delicious and homemade noodles are the main theme and ingredient.Chinese restaurant in Linden..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"Tonight we tried Pron. I’m quiet the broth addict at the moment, so the beef flank noodle soup attracted me. Making a reservation is best..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"Great service, fantastic food, lekka ambiance! We felt really welcome and the food was explained to us with the same passion that it was made..."

Kenneth Leibowitz

"Great spot for Northern Chinese food (especially noodles). We love their spicy dishes! And the atmosphere and service add to the authentic..."

Niel Knoblauch

"We love the beef noodles here. The menu is short and sweet but food is really delicious. Service is great as well. Have recommended it to several..."

Nicole Rossouw

"Pron is a great little find with an alternative Schezuan menu. The menu has some very different dishes, such as their chilli Tofu dish. Overall a..."

Ashdesai5

"Great restaurant with a great atmosphere! And the food is phenomenal. Portions are nice and big, so they are well worth the price. The staff are very..."

Maja

"Ah. PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF NOODLESI'd emigrate here if it was an option.Its highly recommended by some people. We arrived for lunch on..."

Saul Ben Smith

"Wow where do I start with this hidden gem of Johannesburg 😅went in a group of 6 , some veg and some non veg ... cause we were super starving we..."

Renata Kara

"Finally had a chance to have lunch @hot_at_pron in Linden!Very simple menu with only tapas and noodles options. This restaurant has no frills..."

Su Abdool

"We loved the food and the hostess was so helpful with explaining the menu. Can’t wait to go back! The chili oil and hand break bread are amazing! I..."

Marina Patuel

"Amazing little Asian spot with the tastiest noodles! It's a simple no-fuss noodle bar with HUGE portions, but extremely reasonably priced! The..."

Jolene

"My friend and I went on a ramen restaurant finding taste adventure. We stumbled on PRON via reviews on Google.So the noodles aren't ramen..."

Schan Everton

"Wonderful experience.Wonderful food.Wonderful serviceFriendly. Welcoming. Accommodating. Delicious.A fresh taste of Chinese food...."

Janet Kilian

"All that can be said.........is in the experience!!!If you have not eaten at PRON, you are doing yourself an awful..."

Gio

"Literally my favorite restaurant these days. No fancy, complicated menu or inflated prices. Just great hearty Asian food packed with flavour. The..."

Monique Steenekamp

"Such an unassuming restaurant with amazing food, great service and viby ambience. You must try their handmade signature bread. Brinjal salad was..."

Prelene

"Simply... sensational food and wonderful service.Portions are massive as seven of us shared two starters (beef short ribs and spicy lamb) and 4..."

Hena B

"Solid take on "authentic" Chinese. Will go back to explore more of the menu. A dash more seasoning will go a long way. But good for a Friday night..."

Supervundu

"The food is just amazing here - I’ve loved everything.. chicken in red chili oil, dry fried beans, sichuan chili chicken noodles, dandan noodles,..."

Megan

"What a nice little place. Popped in the other day for supper. Really authentic Chinese flavours, well prepared food and very friendly and..."

Nick

"Delicious food!! Very tender and fresh beef.Noodles were amazing.Waitress was very insightful and so friendly.Owner came round to..."

Amir Shneor

"PRON is definitely a gem. The decor is beautiful, cosy and inviting. The service was fantastic, very attentive and our waiter was very knowledgeable..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Great foodAmazing service Always consistent Very well run Cucumber salad is delicious Great vegetarian options Rainy..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"One of my favorite little restaurants. Incredibly comfortable and loving atmosphere. Food wise the portions are big and keeping in..."

Dani Gama

"Great place and great food!!!Menu is a bit limited but i was very impressed with what i had. What i mostly appreciated is the fact that the..."

Cuppycake

"Awesome food and amazing flavor especially the chilly sauce ! The hand break bread is must have will definitely come again. The staff is so friendly..."

Ivan Huang

"excellent service - the hostess explains the menu and made a great recommendation. we had the spicy chicken noodles which was good but the tapas fish..."

Reema Vather

"Very interesting northern Chinese cuisine. Not your run of the mill Chinese restaurant. Noodles and bread being the main starch. Not a massive menu,..."

Bernard Ben Nel

"We had such a nice meal at Pron last night. I really enjoyed the Satay Beef and my husband had the Sichuan Chilli Chicken noodle bowl. Oh and the..."

Zané Aspinall

"Pron is definitely one of my top 3 restaurants. The dry fried green beans, the tofu and cucumber salad and another menu item I had last summer, cold..."

Deez Beez

"Best restaurant for vegans and non vegans alike! This one is a favourite. Have the wood ear mushrooms, spicy brings, hand made bread and tofu soup..."

Salmon22

"Amazing restaurant! Authentic food, friendly service and awesome decor. I loved every minute of it. Definitely will be back! The hand bread is..."

Jess Morris

"Such an amazing experience. The hostess explained all the dishes to us first timers. The flavones were explosive and the service was outstanding. We..."

Dagggers

"The service is great and the food is simple and delicious in flavoring! The hostess gives a really nice feel and happy to help choose from the..."

Robert Nel

"Pron is undoubtedly one of my favourite places to eat. The décor is striking, interesting and incredibly meticulously chosen. The Char Sui..."

Danielle Botha

"Let's just start by saying I'm a big Emma Chen fan. It took me a while to visit Pron but I finally did. I enjoyed it. The food was flavourful and..."

Sharima Bramannan

"My first time here and I'm very impressed. I had the fish flakes as starter and Beef flank soup noodles as main. I can strongly recommend both, the..."

Karine Bezuidenhout

"Such a cute place tucked in Linden. I loved the decor ,so authentic. The owner is hands on, felt very welcomed :). We ended up sharing Tapas and the..."

Maria Mallick

"Very welcoming with great food. Great for ordering an assortment of the starters to share. No deep fried items dripping in oil or gelatinous sweet..."

Paul Scott

"A bunch of my friends and I went here on a cold winter's night a few weeks ago and it was heart and belly warming. We ordered a variety of the tapas..."

Taralyn Moodley

"Extemely good food. The owner is passionate and involved and the service efficient. Just great food! This is a place that can easily become your..."

Cobus Berner

"We started with the authentic pig ear salad - slightly spicy, textural and utterly delicious. Spicy aubergine salad was a revelation in its..."

Nikolayenkostacy

"We tried most of the vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. The dorado fish dish was a standout, and the others were pretty good too, and generally good..."

Grant & Sam

"Awesome!! Girls dinner filled with loads of different foods, wines and laughs and of course vanilla bean ice cream. Absolutely delicious food and..."

Nicole Kruger

"One of my favourite places .. unpretentious, everything consistently delicious (I have dreams about the bread and green beans), small winelist with..."

Louise Perold

"Had a FANTASTIC time at PRON, delicious Chinese style "tapas". The Thinly sliced pork was especially delicious, as were the green beans and garlic...."

Wesley Hattingh

"I had a great time at the people's republic of noodles. Definitely worth a visit try the black pepper chicken noodles and the fried green beans. If..."

Dewald Katzke

"I absolutely loved this place! The decor is fabulous and our waitress was super friendly and attentive. The owner gave us some background about..."

Steph Glover

"PRON is where noodle broth dreams come true. Having been on the hunt for simple, authentic, no-frills traditional broths and soups, PRON was a..."

Likecaramel

"Lunch yesterday, lamb with cumin and the sea weed salad amazing the dry fried string beans very average, overall not bad, service friendly and..."

Foodie Lover

"PRON - People's Republic of Noodles, Linden. Authentic North Chinese cuisine. Like nothing we've ever experienced, absolutely delicious from..."

Lauren

"Absolutely loved PRON! The food was so delicious! I wanted to eat everything on the menu. Had a lovely bottle of wine to accompany the menu. The..."

Nicole Kayley Langsford

"If you are looking for authentic chinese noodles then this is the place to visit! It's owned by a Chinese lady who was seating her guests, running up..."

Diana Mak

"The food as good but if you have fussy eaters with you this is a no go restaurant. If you like Asian food PRON is great and very seasonal...."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Please let me know if you manage to find a restaurant more authentic than PRON, especially ones that are not catered just to the westernized south..."

Emily Pun

"I totally loved this restaurant. the food tasted like genuine Chinese food the last time I tasted yummy food like this was definitely in china...."

Thembi Lizza Nazo Skele

"We had a Friday evening out at this quaint restaurant. Service was prompt, the hostess was great- gave good advice and took orders quickly. The..."

Gerlind

"We decided to come on Valentines which saw the service stretched to it limits however that did not affect the entire experience at all, and a great..."

Thozi Sejanamane

"A very small menu (which is great for indecisive people like myself) and everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. Great vibe. Amazing service...."

Emma Swanepoel

"What a delightful dining experience - PRON was busy and buzzing on a rainy Thursday evening with lots of happy diners. We found the service to be..."

Justine Potter

"This place is really awesome... I might not have enjoyed the taste but I love the intentionality of the owner explaining the why behind the what. A..."

Rebeca Clark

"If you are looking for something fresh and satiating at the same time, then this is the place. Had some stuff of the tapas menu (the irony is not..."

Nadz

"Fantastic restaurant with a great menu! We went for dinner and enjoyed the food and the vibe! Can definitely recommend the pork mince noodles and the..."

Janine Howard

"Chante Daries Loved the food. Great portions. Description of the menu would be useful although a sense of surprise is also good. Great..."

@ShassyTricia

"We tried this place tonight and it was so unexpectedly good! The other reviews have been good but driving by it seemed a bit unassuming. How wrong..."

Debra Nortje

"Great food with amazing flavours. The staff know what's good, and will make good suggestions. Pricing is decent, if you aren't big eaters, the..."

Matthew Boardman

"Noodles - wet your lips worthy ! Memories of Emma from Red Chamber. The hostess, one of Emma's peeps runs the place so well. Even made us try a..."

Bean

"Husband and I came for an impromptu late lunch on a Friday. The service was majorly slacking, but we got there after the lunch rush when the waiters..."

Carien Jakovljevic

"From the owner of The Red Chamber in Hyde Park comes this great little noodle place in Linden. The menu is simple and limited to a few tasty small..."

Emily Smith

"Wonderful Szechuan food in a lovely bright setting. The owner is fantastic and will come right over and help you order. I think sticking to the tapas..."

Falafelix

"PRON is the perfect mix between good food, friendly service and beautiful, colourful decor.The owner/manager is always extremely friendly and..."

Amanda Van Der Walt

"Pron is such an experience. From the music to the chopsticks and the food. It really challenges the idea that most of us know as Chinese cuisine and..."

Chante Daries

"One of the best experiences in Johannesburg. The best service I have had in a while, the lady who was assisting us ( assuming the manager ) was very..."

Ann Khosa

"Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. A new favorite spot for me and company. If you're looking for interesting and flavorful noodle soups, this..."

Alex Muller

"Everything about this place was perfect. The host is such a lovely person. She's welcoming and helpful. She curated our entire meal, and we were not..."

Viroshnee Naicker

"OMG the best meal ever. I can’t wait to go back. The small plates were mouthwatering- cumin lamb / beef short rib / dumplings -..."

Joanne du Toit

"The food here does not disappoint. We really enjoyed all the dishes so don't feel nervous to try something new. The service was a bit slow but..."

Eric Zacharie

"The food was amazing! Took a while before the waitress gave us our menus and then came to take our order. Other than that everything was..."

Jasmine

"Delicious food and friendly service. I ordered the Kimchi and Pork Belly Noodle Soup, veg potstickers, and the milk drink. All so tasty! Highly..."

Kirsten Hoffman

"Best Asian food and noodles in all of Johannesburg. Beautiful setting. Delicious dishes. Friendly service. My favourite spot for noodles in the city...."

MJ Scholtz

"What a wonderful experience. The service is great and the food is delicious. We had chicken and pork dumplings, sticky chicken wings and green..."

Eleanore Viljoen

"Fantastic service and food. Would recommend their dumplings (their specialty. Heads up, it takes 20..."

Irakli Rekhviashvili

"I love it here. It's a down to earth place with great tasting food and an amazing host. They always make space for us even though we don't book. Just..."

Lesedi “The Story Oracle” Mogoatlhe

"Best sweet and sour chicken around! Had a great vibe, the friendliest staff and quick and delicious meal. Great restaurant full of authentic..."

Jessica

"This place is magic, the hostess was brilliant and guided me into ordering delicious food. The atmosphere is unique and beautiful. I admire the way..."

Victor

"Oh my gosh! The food was amazing, the vibe was amazing, the owner has such a friendly and welcoming presence. There is a lot of food! 😂 One noodle..."

Megan Miller

"Absolutely amazing food. Friendly staff. And gorgeous venue. My favourite- Beef shank noodles which are to die for. That broth is life..."

Angie

"Chinese street food. There is a traditional menu, but it's the small plates that are the real thing here. Be warned that the noodle bowls are huge,..."

John Haenen

"What a lovely evening. The service was great and the waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. Just note the prices as it's..."

G C

"Food never disappoints. Attentive service and warm..."

Nokukhanya K

"The food was so good & by far the best dumplings I’ve had. The decor was amazing & the service? Even better!..."

Nikita Pillay

Beefcakes Johannesburg

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"Such an awesome place :) I would recommend it to anyone any day!! Great vibe, best burgers and thee sexiest waiters..."

Lieschen Bester

"Absolutely wonderful....a must do again...staff are wonderful and so accommodating...and the show was the best i have seein in ages...i truly enjoyed..."

Ashley Lynn Strydom

"We had my best friend Alex's bachelorette's party on Saturday night. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, the entertainment was..."

Monene Vermaak

"Some of the best fun I had in a while.. But yes, a bigger venue will be ideal! As it will also make space for a dance floor..."

Anita Coetzee

"This is my new home!My first time at beefcakes was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment I walked in I fell in love. It is the perfect spot..."

Marcia

"Burgers, boys and fabulous fun!*Review for Beefcakes Pretoria*Yes Beefcakes is now painting the Jacaranda city pink with its..."

Darren Meltz

" You have to read the menu just for fun - it sets the tone for the entire Beefcakes experience. The drag show is hilarious. The food is great...."

Carole Craggs

"Even though you may come here for the beefy cakes on display, the food at Beefcakes is actually good! I love that you have a choice of burger patty,..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Everything is just fantastic here. The atmosphere, the food, the entertainment, the music and the.... uhem scenery. 😜 the burgers are so good and..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Let's be honest, the food is nice here but that's not why you go to Beefcakes. The entertainment and shows are the reason. That paired with great..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Awesome place for girls looking to have fun . thoroughly enjoyed celebrating a friend's belated birthday celebration's. Service okay ... guess its..."

Ditebogo Mokgalabone

"An awesome place.Had my sister in laws Bachelorette party there. The show with Drag queens were awesome. The food was good, however, it got..."

Kineta Hari

"Aaah beefcakes. Drag shows, hot boys, and amazing food? This is the way to go. The burgers here are fantastic and paired with a good drag show, this..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"So after having to book 2 months in advance we arrived to be told we would be seated in the VIP area. We had a great evening. The dinner and a show..."

Warren Smit

"Came here with my dad one random night - it happened to be the "Drag Queen" show evening and damn it was just a fun, amazing evening! Burgers are a..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"What an experience! Besides the magnificent drag show, shirtless waiters and multitude of bachelorette parties around, the food was actually good. I..."

Taryska

"What a night!!!Dinner and a show!Best looking people in Illovo congregated here. Food was average, drinks were good...service was..."

Nadia Barnard

"I had the most amazing time there with my friends, great entertainment, great drinks , amazing people ( the bartenders are an absolute plus- gorgeous..."

Lee

"Great entertainment and even better cheese burgers. A little pricey considering you tend to go here in a group but well worth the price in my..."

Serena Seunarain

"A pink cocktail is a must ! The food was as juicy as some of the bodies on the floor 👏🏻 the burgers were really delicious. The show was a lot..."

Caitlin Wagner

"Atmosphere is pink pink pink!! groovy vibe... Cocktails are standard. Show is hopefully worth the wait.... Eye candy is a treat for the eye...."

Judith Hartzenberg

"We went here for our year end party last year and it was AMAZING! I haven't had that much fun in a long time... We had a real jol!! I'm definitely..."

Simoné

"Very interesting night out for a friend's bachelorettes. The burgers however are absolutely fantastic. The show is something to experience, fun and..."

Anandie

"I was invited to a show and loved it!! The "gals" were entertaining and their line up was great. I had a burger which is really tasty however a..."

Mariëtte De Villiers

"I have only been here but but it was such an epic night. My friends and I enjoyed the bitchy bingo :) It was a lot of fun. The burgers are huge but..."

Kaylee Southwood

"My high rating is definitely due to the awesome atmosphere! Very fun and entertaining, nothing similar in JHB. Had the Poppers and Beefcakes burger,..."

MJ

"I visited Beefcakes on a Tuesday night for bitchy bingo and was pleasantly surprised by the food. Tuesday night was very quiet so I would recommend..."

Sam

"Beefcakes is the perfect venue to entertain an out of town visitor both for its food and eye candy. I have to admit we did get there quite late..."

ReVino

"Thought we'd give Beefcakes a test drive. Very enjoyable evening, burgers are really reasonable and delicious. It was Dancing Divas last night and we..."

Vicky Gross

"Had a fantastic 21st Birthday Celebration at Beefcakes Illovo - staff went to a lot of effort to ensure that our whole function went off smoothly -..."

Tania Strafella

"Let's be honest, no one goes to Beefcakes for the food but if it's delectable cocktails and hunky waiters you're after then this is definitely the..."

Thirusha Reddy

"Awesome and such fun. Food is absolutely divine and the cocktail range is yummy. The entertainment and decor gives it a retro feel which is..."

Yolleen

"Beefcakes is a fun night out when looking for a novel location for a girls night. Personally I'm not a fan of the half naked waiters stripping and..."

Kelly Emerton

"Fun night out. Seems to be the spot for bachelorette nights! Guys are cute to look at, the entertainment is brilliant. Food is what it is, the..."

Jill Okkers

"Beefcakes are famous for a few things: hot topless male waiters, fabulous drag queens and lots of hen's parties. It's a treat for a girls..."

Anne Dolinschek

"If you are not a drag, or maybe you are, and you are game for Dinner and a Show, then this is a fabulous choice. Entertainment at its best, be..."

Lloyd Loots

"Most people may not head to Beefcakes for the food but their chicken burgers are ridiculously good. One of rhe best places to go for a laugh and..."

Nadia T

"Great fun! Show was amazing and atmosphere is very inviting and spirited. The burgers and cocktails are delicious. Good night out. This place has it..."

Lisa

"Be sure to go with the girls! Girls night it is for sure! Great fun, but not a place for a quiet sit down dinner;) I wouldn't rush back every week,..."

Candice

"Has got to be one of the best bachelorettes I have ever been. We had so much fun and the waiters are amazing (and way too good looking). The show is..."

Maxine

"Not the same Beef Cakes if you know the Cape Town one, but still the same style. Great for a ladies night. Their burgers are great and their..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"This place is definitely more about the party than the food. The decor eludes to the 80s in Miami - pink flamingos, neon lighting. It's has a very..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"I had a great time at Beefcakes recently for a private function. The food was great, the portions were huge and the 'bitchy bingo' was hilarious. It..."

Zaahirah Bhamjee

"My oh my! What an experience!!! I've been there on two occasions now, and both times were just fab!! Such a fun place with a killer vibe, hilarious..."

Eat More!

"What an experience ! Definitely one for those that are open to new things . Burgers were delicious and was an overall entertaining experience ...."

Busisiwenkwanyana

"This is definitely a spot you go if you are looking for a relaxed, fun night out with the girls ... The Friday night we were there it was mostly..."

Sally Downie

"Beefcakes is the go-to place for Bachelorette parties & ladies 'Book' Clubs, and as such it was one of these that I was invited to. A Miami south..."

Lauras World

"A real experience for those who are REALLY open minded to a new and unique experience! The food is great but the shows are even better! A true..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"Always great fun And a good night out. Service is good considering how busy they are on any given night and the good is consistent and good. Awesome..."

Carmen Purkiss

"What can I say? Nice burgers and nice scantily dressed boys. Service is always with a smile. Always some kind of entertainment around also. Always a..."

Leon Pretorius

"One of the best burgers I've ever had and the waiters made us feel so welcome and really inspired the party vibe!..."

Diana Jacobie

"Celebrated my birthday here in 2013. I must say after all the hype around their calendar etc i was highly disappointed in their "beef" and "buns" but..."

The Food Musketeer

"Absolutely amazing. The waiters were on point, both with regards to orders and time, and physically (shew!). Everyone was absolutely..."

Vanessa Atanasov

"Absolute must visit !! The burgers and cocktails are fantastic ! Service and entertainment even better. Book a table cause it's always busy. Great..."

Andrea

"A LoveFood! Blog team member recently enjoyed a night out at Beefcakes Burger Bar in Illovo. It’s a friendly, fun place with..."

LoveFood! Blog

"This is a fun place to be shared with anyone! I went there with some girlfriends for a girls night - Bitchy Bingo! And what fun we had!..."

Lisa Pi

"My sister and I went to Beefcakes as we hadn't been before and we thought we would try it out! Firstly, after making my booking, I received a..."

Genevieve Meghan Van Staden

"Beefcakes!!! Love the food love the drinks loved loved loved the show. Tonight my friends and I went to go check it out because we had heard of it..."

Lefentsoed99

"For a fabulous, camp night out, look no further than this burger hangout in Illovo. Food is delicious and they have entertainment most nights - it's..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Always a winner! Absolutely adore the burgers and the watermelon Cosmo - ouch too..."

Andre Van Niekerk

"Decidedly difficult choice....what way hotter....The burgers....The boys or The..."

Graeme Blake

"This place is super fun! Be sure to book before you go, or go early to snab a table. The service is good - quick, efficient, and good looking :D very..."

Morne Visser

"The night didn't start off too well but eventually the staff made up for the bad start. We made a reservation two weeks before visiting the..."

Sam Nduku

"Went there for my Bachelorette party. It was the best night of my life.Was so much fun, very entertaining and def something you should..."

Kelsey Spykerman

"If you’re from Cape Town like me, you’ve probably heard of Beefcakes and my interest was piqued when I heard they’re opening up shop in Jozi...."

Wisaal Anderson

"This is a great place if you're looking for something different - particularly for the ladies. Loved the glittered up American diner look with..."

Lisa Afonso

"In love with the staff and all the kitsch 1950's look-flamingos and bubblegum boys everywhere And I loved the burgers. In fact my friend and I..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Great for a girls night - entertainment was fabulous as was the service. We all had burgers and none of us had any complaints at all other than the..."

Zoe Lansdell

"What more can one ask for than spending a Sunday night with a tasty burger watching live entertainment. The service is great from the gorgeous..."

Sandika Daya

"For a fun night out with bits of a Madame Zingara vibe this is a must visit location. Our team went there on a Thursday (which happens to be drag..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"Great place and loads of fun but the burgers aren't exactly great, awesome topping just the quality if the beef is lacking a..."

Dylan Taylor

"Beefcakes Burger Bar is the latest pink import from the shores of sunny Cape Town and I for one am super excited it's here. To put it simply it's..."

Crystal Espin

"Awesome show, drag queen costumes need updating though, excellent service, handsome waiters, good food and music. Had a great birthday..."

Yolande van Heerden

"It was a lovely experience. The service was above amazing, and the drag show was hilarious. It's a nice place to go with friends and celebrate..."

Samir Muhammad

"Absolutely fabulous the entertainment was amazing the staff absolutely gorgeous and the food is to die for. Only down side the music could be a..."

Cornelia Postma

"Ohhhh boy oh boy. From the beginning until the end.... You get service, now I mean seriously good service, the food, the vibe, the show...so much......."

Patricia Jameson

"Always a blast🤩🤩🤩. The show is just amazing and the food really good. For an entertaining evening out, this is a must..."

Daleen Swanepoel

"Girls night out! So much fun. We did Friday nights Dinner Theatre. The Drag Show is interactive, glam, funny, sequinned spectacular fun! Dinner was..."

Lizet Rosen

"Dan and everyone were so welcoming ! Open to all types of people ! Can get busy so be prepared for food and drinks to take a minute..."

Zo Loren

"Wow wow wow. 69 years old my daughter's batchelorette bash. Entertainment was..."

Sue Hamernel

"Stunning place, great service and wonderful people ❤ left my handbag at beefcakes illovo and they kept everything safely for..."

Chimmy Malone

"A good laugh and a great spot for a burger and cocktail. Despite starting out as a gay bar, it's become over run by ladies celebrating everything..."

Joash Narainsamy

"What a wonderful show!! Friendly people and very entertaining! We had a really large group of women celebrating a batchelorette and everything wens..."

Stephanie Bell

"It was lovely. The atmosphere is super friendly, the show is pretty good. The Queen came to each table to greet us. Very intimate. I enjoyed it..."

Tokoloho Malele

"You can't go to beefcakes without having a lot of fun. For a bachelorettes, it's perfectly suited & safe for a group of girls. The burgers are..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"Great entertainment and a truly fun..."

Sabrina Chisholm

"Great place for a fun night out!! Miss Holly Diamond was a treat, and the burgers was fabulous,..."

Marna Butler

"The show was very entertaining, and the food was very..."

Robyn Allen

"First time trying them or Jamaican style food, absolutely delicious. Tried a bit of everything to experiment and it was all WOW! Ribs, chicken and..."

Kayla Wilson

"Went there for lunch with a friend where we ordered jerk chicken and Ribs. We weren't able to get all the sides we ordered because a number of things..."

Linda Mkwanazi

"I give this place a ten! The food is so delicious and tasty. Great..."

pamela madlala

"Had the rice & peas with jerk chicken and fried plantain. Absolutely loved it and looking forward to trying more things on the..."

Tendai Luwo

"This hidden gem serves delicious Jamaican food. We had wings jerk chicken and fries. Best fries I've had in a while. Service was excellent too but..."

Althea Maber

"Great quality food, and im quite familiar with jamaican food from my london Brixton days lol. Can gladly endorse the taste here 😋top notch. Great..."

Marcus-Johannes Vermin

"I ordered a bit of everything to give the Caribbean cuisine a try. Goat curry is divine and falls off the bone, johnny bakes, bara & charras and..."

Hlengiwe Vilakazi

"Great food. If what to try something new, I highly recommend The Jerk..."

Ark Ångel

"Had a very good lunch yesterday lunch thank you guys,I will definitely come..."

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"Jeremy has catered events and recently put together a series of cooking classes for us. The food was delicious and highly..."

Alisha Wade

"Food was excellent and so delicious. Service was also out..."

Natasha Oldham

"Very friendly people working there a D the food smells absolutely..."

Claire Mathew

"Best chicken I have ever had!!! Thank you for great..."

Keagy Vee

"Irie... great food a taste of home... awesome staff.. I will defo be..."

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