Ri'Stretto is ideal for a break for parents. Not only is this restaurant child friendly, but they have varying areas appropriate for differing age groups. I could leave my 18 month old to climb up and slide on her own while being close enough to keep an eye. Very nice because you don't have to constantly stay with them and you get a good time out of the house while relaxing.
Not only is it child friendly, but it's adult friendly in terms of food. The food here is of high standard and I enjoyed my meal and the kids did too.
Food is pricey, but will Def return here when the budget allows.
We had a pasta and pizza from Ri-stretto and really enjoyed it. The service was good and I liked the look and atmosphere of the place.
The food here is amazing. The pasta was the best I ever tasted in Johannesburg. The place itself has a beautiful ambience and it is very family friendly.
Great atmosphere and friendly waiting staff! Cold draughts and great pizzas made a good day out to this part of town! Try Rusty Trigger beer!
I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant with such a wide variety on their menu and it is the perfect family restaurant! Loved the kiddies area. And reasonably priced
Had the grandkids for the day and decided to try out a new venue. Well what a pleasant surprise. We arrived at around 12.00 and left after 15.00 with very tired kids who had played safely in the ample playground and they were able to make their own pizzas and slush puppies. As for us adults well we hardly saw the kids and were able to enjoy an awesome meal in a very relaxed environment. Will define tolu be back again.
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Roughly 2 minutes pass Crowthorne Shopping Centre on Neptune road is a four-way stop. Plant Land and behind that Ri Stretto, Midrand.
Ristretto “Ri -streh –toh”….
when we talk caffe’ or coffee it means.…
“a short very concentrated espresso shot, packed with bold flavour”
A family restaurant does not get better then this.
Their Statement
Ri’Stretto© Al Fresco Cucina has translated & adopted the “coffee talk” as a philosophy and mission.
Their vision
Sit… Relax… Enjoy & “Mangiare!” (to eat)… The whole family is more than welcome just like the good ol’ days at Mamma’s or Nonna’s house. The “bambini” (children) can play under watchful eyes in a safe environment.
Their Menu
A very diverse menu, of predominantly Mediterranean & Italian influence. Incorporating breakfast, light meals, sandwiches & salads, café snacks & delicacies, a lunch variety and hearty dinner dishes. Traditional wood fired pizza & authentic Italian pasta. Succulent flame grilled meat dishes too. Look out for our “house specialities”
What they have Done!
Ri'Stretto has found a way to capture a childs imagination, a child's want to explore meet kids and have FUN!
Well done on this establishment...
So your child aged between 3 to 11 or 12 wants to have fun, explore and enjoy other kids. Like school but on a weekend... Yipee!
Parents who just want to chill, take it easy with no stress while their kids are:
1. Messing somewhere...and it isn't at home!
2. Creating havoc...and it isn't at home!
3. Crying...and it isn't at home!
4. Messing the bathroom...and it isn't at home!
5. Your child can do anything...and it isn't at home...!
It's pure bliss.
Ladies chatting having tea or coffee or a cider...
Guys talking having a beer and talking about things...what about ?
Who cares!
There is just no stress... no worries
Child cries... call the waiter
Child wants to play... "darling.. go to the play area... !"
Or... "Son! go with the kids and go learn how to make pizza?"
Kids gone! You can see them. "Hun? Would you like another glass of wine?"
"Why Yes sweety!... thanks for asking"
The family is chilled and relaxed.
A win win situation.
Kids can mess and you don't need worry a thing about cleaning up. Family is safe and sound and... happy!
Happy and all relaxed
Absolutely beautiful!
The open space is just so incredible. I sat there chatting to a 6 year old little girl and her parents whom I just met.
Played and help feed the 3 year old son... Well tried!He caused havoc running up and down.
But what fun!
What beautiful family time...
The menu does look very amazing. I had just a pizza that was made very authentically. Well ok pizza and wine... and so much of fun watching kids just enjoying and loving every moment of life.
Pure innocence...
Of Course meeting their awesome parents too.
It so fantastic to find an excellent restaurant....that can cater for well brought up kids and crazy adults.
Ri'Stretto really is a perfect restaurant to just chill... and enjoy your family.
A fantastic family get together place
Pizza...Yipee
I need work my way through this menu
The pizza I had was fantastic and kid friendly!
Can't wait for my next visit to try their other cool dishes out...
Casual dining but more important a family compromise....
At Ri'Stretto everyone wins!
The food was lovely and the staff is friendly. Perfect for family as the kids can play around and make their own pizza as well. Lovely restaurant all round
Fabulous food - big protions and value for money. This restaurant is a great place for the kiddies. It's never a quick visit when we go as a family
Met up with some friends tonight at Ri'Stretto in Midrand. The restaurant is big, spacious, and perfect for families with lots of place for kids to play around. I ordered the Porky Pig Pizza which, if you like Hawaiian Pizza, is the ultimate Hawaiian Pizza with Chorizo, Bacon, Ribs, Onion, and Pineapple. The filling was very generous, and delicious.
The service at this restaurant is fantastic. The menu is very broad and while they are a bit pricy the food is good. This is also a fantastic place for kids now with even more play areas. Perfect for a weekend out.
The Restaurant Phantom
+4
Amazingly humongous child friendly restaurant located just a few k's from the new road off ramp in Midrand.
I drive to Midrand from Melrose because I find the Morningside branch a bit unpalatable.
Pizza is absolutely fantastic as it is super thin crust gorgeously baked to perfection in a genuine wood fired oven.
The play areas are very well appointed in the typical papa chinos fashion although the child minders could be a bit more attentive as they are at Smile factory in cedar square.
Very relaxed atmosphere and although the parking lot is always packed the restaurant is so super huge you barely notice the number of patrons with plenty of open space.
The waiting staff are super professional and friendly although the kids pizza making area staff could do with a little more friendliness training.
The kiddies pizza area is really cool with a lovely granite counter top and ample space for a few kids to make pizzas, a nice selection of slush puppies, and by nice selection I mean green or blue ;)
There is a TV playing kiddie movies if they want to eat in the "hut".
I have been over about three times in the last month and have tried burgers, pizzas, salads and wraps and always excellent although at the last visit food arrived cold and has to be rewarmed.
I really like the water station for kids which is a very thoughtful gesture to the guests.
Overall I must admit this will become my regular hangout with my kids.
This place is situated in the perfect spot, it gets quite busy but they make very little attempt at a warm winter evening for you. Froze myself silly eating here, but the pizza was great and I enjoyed the wine.
Julia Louise Domanski
+3.5
First time here and I had a pleasant experience. The eggs benedict with ham was good in general- they cooked our eggs perfectly. However, the hollandaise sauce was disappointing. The flavour just wasn't quite right and it was too salty.
Ambiance is relaxed and it is lovely outside. Great place for children as there is a large outdoor play area with jungle gyms.
Service is friendly but a bit slow.
Not sure I'll be back as the food didn't blow me away but maybe it is better for lunch or dinner.
Went there on a Wednesday after work with my plus one, had a coffee milkshake and great pasta dish. Loved that their outdoor section didn't relegate us to sitting with smokers, we will definitely be going back
A large table of around 20 people consisting of parents and around 6 children where accomodated outside with no hassles, the child minders took over and kept the children where amused the whole time. A great family venue where one can eat and visit, the food is good and well priced and there is a menu catering for all tastes from the peckish to the ravenously hungry. Will be going there again.
The place is great for people with kids
And people who just meeting for lunch. They have a good selection of drinks and the menu is a bit broad too. If you dont mind the noise from kids running around during weekends, then this is the place to eat and relax around kyalami. The service is average to good and food come at reasonable time frame.
Took friends here for lunch as it was such a lovely and sunny day in Gauteng. Ladies settled on Sangria which they enjoyed so much whilst the gents opted for a craft beer. For starters, we settled on herb, garlic and mozzarella focaccia. For main selection - we decided on different dishes alfresco style which comprised of poultry, meat, and fish.
Ambience = 4 it's always lovely here. The outside is cool and always buzzing. Not your ideal place if you don't like kiddies places
Food = 4 the table enjoyed the fare around. Dishes were well presented with adequate portions
Service = 4 the service was quite efficient and attentive given the fact that our waitron was new in his position
Great place for kids, but not for adults who don't have kids! Food was surprisingly satisfying with generous portions. Steak (and Illy coffee thereafter) was great, however the wines by the glass are ridiculously expensive? If there should be a next time, I most definitely won't pay R70 for a glass of wine.
Still a good place to take the kids out for a run around in the morning. We had a large table and they managed ok. Could still use more child minders but our kids are old enough now.
I've been here a few times. First time reviewing it. We have sat at the bar tables, romantic dinner section, outside kids area and everywhere you sit is a good experience. I love the menu and it's variety and the fact that everything I've had off the menu (tbone, pastas, pizzas) were all good! The cocktails are a bit on the average side, but not a let down. The service was great most of the times, not the last time, I think his name was Clement, but he came off rather bluntly and aggressive, but doesn't make me want to lose any stars over it. We always leave happy after eating here. One of my favorites.
Very nice italian style restaurant. Open seating area with kids play area as well as inside seating. The food is good to fit every taste. Good kids menu as well.
Excellent and decent-sized portions of food, not minuscule portions which you'll need to see with the aid of a mafnifying glass.
Was yummy, and the kids enjoyed making their own pizzas.
Great service...yummy food..and a lovely place for the kids !
Fantastic food, great play area, affordable prices, warm ambience
Love the food, awesome service, great ambiance
I had to send my steak back. I ordered medium and I got a well done steak. I was not the only one who sent it back, according to the waiter.
The kids play area was really great. My son enjoyed himself and the child minder, Precious, we really good on looking after my son. Over all the other foods were very good.
I liked the restaurant because it was in the countryside, well Midrand! But a very nice venue. Lots of seating outside with plenty of playing space for children. Inside seating was very cosy with a fireplace. Food was beautifully presented on the plate, but that was where it stopped. It was ice cold and tasteless. I had a pizza which sounded lovely but really did not taste nice. Someone in our party ordered a burger which looked stunning but had the tiniest patty I have seen. It really was a disappointment. I heard a lot of the people in our party also say that it was not nice food. What a pity. It was a very nice venue!
Good and very enjoyable place for kids as well. The food is proper and the service is top notch. Get this, there is also a separate area (I think is for smoking people) with live music and dancing.For a proper time out, this is the place to be. I don't think the parking lot is big enough though. But all in all. It's great place to be.
A Great restaurant for the whole family. There are plenty of jungle gyms and various other activities to keep the little ones happy and entertained in a safe environment. The food portions are amazing, and prices are set very well. Definitely worth while for any parent whos looking for good food and something for their kids to enjoy too
Amazing service and food . Must visit place if you have kids
Perfect place for a Sunday brunch. The main attraction is the play area for kids which also has child minders that keep an eye on your little one while u enjoy your meal. The food is good and the waiters are attentive.
Huge menu with a varied selection. Everything from pasta and pizza to steak. I was a bit dubious that a place with such a variety could do a good steak but I was pleasantly surprised by the rib-eye. It was cooked to perfection. The dinning area was cavernous but rather empty and lacked atmosphere. There is a wonderful outside play area for kids.
The Food was exceptional. The Chocolate cake was phenomenal! :) A really good Experience in General :)
Was really good for an afternoon lunch. The kids can make their own pizza. And the burger I had was not to bad. Pity about the frozen processed French fries they use. Never a good thing, hand cut potatoes will always be the best
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