Caraffa Restaurant

Caraffa Restaurant, Pretoria 46 Selati Street, Alphen Park - Pretoria

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Italian
• Pizza
• European
• Sit down

89/100
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Last update on 11/12/2023
4,5
221 Reviews
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Last update on 19/12/2023
4,6
1392 Reviews
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Last update on 22/01/2023
4,3
227 Reviews
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Last update on 22/01/2023
4,2
102 Reviews

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Last update on 11/01/2021
4,5
1210 Reviews

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Last update on 03/04/2021
4,5
3438 Reviews

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Last update on 06/11/2022
4,7
36 Reviews

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Anika Mostert
+5
My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Caraffa and it was the best! I only want to eat there from now on. The service was excellent, the food still makes my mouth water for more. I'd definitely recommend the black muscles in creamy white wine and garlic sauce and the T-Bone cooked in the pizza oven. 5 stars
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Elna Fourie
+5
It was the best! Everything about the restaurant and food was just perfect. Food, dessert, wine, service - the best! Waitress Veruschka was simply the best!!!
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Nina
+5
Caraffa is simply the best restaurant. The atmosphere is incredible. All of the staff are so friendly and attentive. The ambience from the live piano is very romantic. The food and dessert were delicious. Melt in your mouth type.

My husband and I were blown away and we cannot wait until we can visit again.
Aug 11, 2019
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Natalie Lazaris
+4
Incredible service, delicious food and very generous portion size. This beautiful restaurant is worth every visit. It is very popular so make sure that you book. The rib eye was amazing, but the meatball pasta was even better.

Absolutely yum.
Jun 08, 2019
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Adele Du Toit
+4
Old world charm meets you inside this Italian stalwart. Excellent attentive service and food is always good. Do try the t bone steak 🥩 prepared in the wood burning pizza 🍕 oven with garlic and olive oil 🤗😋
Feb 02, 2019
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Erhard Beukmann
+5
My favorite Italian restaurant in Pretoria! Lovely atmosphere, even better food and personel that want you to have an enjoyable evening. Really is a hiddem gem.
Sep 08, 2018
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Zakiya Fareed
+5
Although the vegetarian selection of pasta is limited, what we had was well made, fresh and delicious. We had the spinach and ricotta panzerotti - Mel had the butter and sage sauce and I had the arabiatta sauce with it. Both absolutely yummy. Pasta and filling were fresh and the portions were generous (but I still cleaned my plate). As for the atmosphere... we didn't have a reservation but we were seated immediately despite it being a busy Saturday night. The management and staff are attentive and friendly and the environment is warm and cosy. Just sitting and listening to the buzzing chatter of all the patrons I get a sense of pure happiness. The perfect roundup for our meal was dessert. Mel's chocolate mousse was 'silky, smooth, delicious' (her words). I had the night's special - poached pear and mascarpone cheese... what a beautiful dish especially on this rainy evening. Cinnamon toned and soft poached pear and gorgeously smooth mascarpone... I had to send compliments to the chef! And Josh was just lovely- making sure we were well attended... I definitely recommend!
Feb 10, 2018
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Stellar
+3.5
My father has been going to this restaurant for the past 40 years - it has definitely stood the test of time! Classic Italian food with pleasant ambiance. Service is very friendly and the owners are always around. I recommend the clams and stuffed mushrooms as antipasti. For main course I reccomend the pizza (always great), pasta (ravioli is divine), veal and steaks - the side veg however disappoints. Desserts are alright. Currently serving divine poached pairs + marscapone which is not on the menu but definitely worth asking for.
Nov 18, 2017
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Giselle Gurnell
+4
Well prepared tasty food. Mussel starter, creamy and pizza oven baked, both delicious. Steaks great, almond sole perfectly cooked, rack of lamb was great. Pizza base very thin and crispy. Staff attentive and friendly. Lively atmosphere, great for families with older children
Nov 10, 2017
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Roelia Schoeman
+4.5
I didn't take many photos, simply because of the low mood lighting. Not that there's anything wrong with romantic mood lighting at all! Because that is exactly what I will recommend Caraffa for, a chilled night out. No cellphones needed.

A lovely, traditional Italian restaurant has got a certain old school charm. The service is excellent, from the moment we walked in, until we left. Really exceptional. A fantastic wine list, and impressive menu with all the dishes you would expect - pizza, pasta, veal, Italian kisses.

We ordered fresh oysters as a starter - divine! I had the Gnocchi 4 Formaggi. So rich and decadent - in stark contrast with another Italian restaurant we visited a couple of weeks ago.

We will definitely be back!
Sep 10, 2017
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Heloma Andrione
+5
Absolutely love the food at Caraffa. From the Melanzane to the Créme Brûlée and everything in between pure deliciousness. I'm a huge fan of the Salmone pasta and also enjoy the Saltimbocca. The food is consistently great and the quality also brilliant. Worth every penny. The owners are always around and you can see they are hands on as it shows in they're success. Highly recommendable. Definitely phone ahead to book a table as it seems everyone wants to experience real Italian flavors right here in Pretoria. Enjoy!
Aug 24, 2017
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Vincent De Villiers
+4
Eventually tried this landmark last night and I was really impressed! Had the osso bucco on the daily specials menu, delicious! Asked for polenta as a side and it lacked flavour and the consistency was not creamy at all. They swapped it for me for gnocchi and it was delicious! Service is great and ambience top notch! Very inviting atmosphere, feels like you are having dinner at someone's house, lemoncello also great way to finish the night!
Jun 28, 2017
5
Suleen Truter
+5
Came highly recommended and I can now understand exactly why. Food is truly out of this world, service is excellent and the setting is private and serene
5
Johannes Van Heerden
+5
Great food, friendly staff and not overly expensive. The atmosphere is a classic Italian vibe with art all along the walls and candle light. Recommend that you book ahead as it can be booked out over the weekend. Overall loved it and will be back again!
5
Eugene Stavast
+5
Classic Italian Atmosphere with absolutely devine food. I visited this restaurant about 26 years ago and still remember thei delicious Fillet with Gorgonzola Cheese & Black Mushroom sauce. I ordered the same dish and, after 26 years, it is still absolutely devine.
5
Bronwyn Van schalkwyk
+5
A wonderful experience celebrating a very important day. The service was professional and the food delightful. Will definitely be dinning here again
5
Hinata Ito
+5
This is a good Italian restaurant in Pretoria. Seafood was very nice. The wine also good quality, you can enjoy Italian wine.
5
Wikus Britz
+5
Wow , this place was amazing. From the staff to the cuisine it was a 5 star experience. Very friendly and informative staff and the food was excellent. We celebrated my wife's birthday and we really experienced VIP treatment. We enjoyed a lovely Lamb Rump , with potatoes, spinach and cabbage mix , what an amazing taste and combination of flavours. And to top it all off the live pianist right next to our table gave the evening a real elegant atmosphere. Our evening ended with a nice Créme Brûlée and a smooth cappuccino. Italian cuisine at it's best . 5 Stars indeed ...
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Lucille Witthuhn
+5
We had a great time! The food was delicious and the service very good. Will definitely come again!
5
Pieta Dreyer
+5
Attended a Diemersdal food & wine pairing dinner at Craffa last night. From arriving at the door the experience was allready great, there was a hostess greeting us and showing us to our tables. The waiter promptly arrived, introduced himself, explained the menu, and the evening started right on time at 18:00 as indicated. Pictures speak a thousand words. The portions size were very reasonable also for the very hungry 😊 The pairing combo's was really well thought through, and the flavors had a great harmonious balance! Some guests didn't participate in the food and wine pairing, and their food also looked delicious. I would definitely be back thanks to Enrico and his team, I can definitely recommend Craffa for a great dining experience.
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Chris
+5
Been going to Carafa for years and it seems they just get better and better at what they do. The Bisteca (steak) spoils it for all other restaurants I'm afraid and their pizza and pasta offerings are on point. Enrico, Mickela and team... well done!
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Gideon Strydom
+5
Had some pizzas with friends. The pizzas were very tasteful. Excellent service and atmosphere. Tables a bit too close which enhances the noise levels.

Timetable

Now Open
Monday:
Tuesday:
12:00 - 14:30
17:30 - 21:30
Wednesday:
12:00 - 14:30
17:30 - 21:30
Thursday:
12:00 - 14:30
17:30 - 21:30
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Closed

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