Review Priva Gastronomic Lounge - Pretoria

My first visit to PRIVA was in June, this year for my birthday. My Boyfriend always allows me choose our adventures and PRIVA exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility, the ambience, the view, the food and the service. Though we didn't have a reservation, we were able to be seated and were advised that for future visits, a reservation is required. We understood why and was given a beautiful welcome by the Manager as well as an entertaining History lesson. Our waitress was extremely friendly and most talkative. We were well taken care of and perfectly informed about everything. We had the crab cakes and three dressed oysters to start, followed my the stuffed calamari and fillet steak for our mains. The food was exquisitel beautifully plated and extremely scrumptious! Without a doubt, we were satiated and didn't have space for dessert. On Saturday, we visited PRIVA again, for lunch and it was a delightful experience. We just wanted the peace and quiet and the beautiful view. We ordered the Springbok capaccio and three way dressed oysters to start. Was yummy but by one oysters didn't have the white chocolate to compliment the caviar as it did, on my first visit. Our mains, we went for the salmon and pork medallions. The food was incredible though my veggies were just a bit overly grilled but once again, we enjoyed every morsel. The pork medallions had a refreshing corn and pineapple salsa which my Boyfriend just loved. It really complimented the pork!!! (I forgot to take pics, next time). We agreed, we could have licked our plates, lol 😆. It was delightful and our tummies were full! THANK YOU PRIVA for the incredible service, the warm and friendly welcome on arrival and most importantly, being recognised from our previous visit. This is why patrons will always frequent places they love because not only is the food phenomenal but the hospitality is consistent and the clientele are taken care of and are truly appreciated. We will definitely be back again ❤️. All the way from the South & West Rand to Waterkloof Heights, yes, absolutely worth the drive ❤️!!!

This was an amazing dining experience. The food is delightful, all the faces on the table danced from the first bite. Compliments to the chef, service staff and the live band.

Had such a lovely 5 course meal accompanied by the best service one could ask for. The food was scrumptious, well portioned and presented. The staff have great passion for their work, from their wines to culinary education. Keep it up!

We enjoyed a delicious 5 course meal with wine pairing and a whiskey tasting. Absolutely fantastic meal and staff. Highly recommended for private and corporate functions!

Excellent restaurant, perfect food, great sommelier, ambiance created with a live band. I highly recommend coming for their pairing menu, which is perfect for a romantic evening out. Excellent recommendation from KLM/Air France's restaurant week!

Their wines are so classy and tasty, they care to explain every detail about their wines,food and the environment is to die for 💦🤞🥺

Amazing food and incredible service! We booked the private room and the decor was amazing and just want I wanted. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Look...this place was my first "fine dining" experience. I can safely say im not a big fan of these kinds of food they serve there. Dont get me wrong...the food was good and the atmosphere AKA "the vibe" was exquisite. There is a live band that plays serenading sounds that just adds charm to a romantic dinner date. It is very cozy with dimmed lighting and cute fire place. Overall I loved it.

Beautiful experience, from the service to the meals. The live music was an unexpected extra. Which turned out to be amazing You love your quite spaces with excellent service and food, pay this place a visit. You'll get a background story of the venue and so much more

Great fine and dine place. One of the best in Pretoria. Very clean good atmosphere nice views great service good alcohol beverages cigars and variety of wines. Had a good time. Definitely going back there.

Priva is great upmarket restaurant to enjoy some of the finest whiskeys and wines. The food is fantastic. Try thier platter for two. Its like a mini tasting plate with the best pork belly and chicken strips i have ever had. Marco (the sommelier) makes this place for me. He has always recommended whiskeys and wines according to my taste witch i loved. He also takes the time to get to know you and personally wishes you a good evening at the end of the night.

What a lovely place...The food is amazing, the ambience...live band👏🏽👏🏽 The staff, you can really tell the difference proper training makes! I'm very impressed & would recommend it to anyone. Hubby & I were treated like royalty, no request is a bother to the staff👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

Excellent excellent.... the service, staff, superior. Let mw not start with the food.... out of this world....world-class menu.... my 40th was epic. Thank you!

Priva restaurant is not just a regular high end restaurant, it is an amazing overall experience where you don't just go to eat, you go there to fulfill your day with a relaxing and romantic experience completed with their ,,old New York" style jazz music. When it come to food, i personally loved their amazing "pork belly" but in combination with their excellent choices of whiskey and cigars it completes your dining with a whole new level of satisfaction.

Magistrally managed, exceptionally good food. After different experiences I have made up my mind on this restaurant being the best one in Pretoria. The constant and unchanging good manners and gentlemanship of its manager being the greatest asset of all. Politeness, coupled with professionalism, produces class. Not something you find everywhere.

What an amazing evening. I wanted to treat my date Stefenie to a special evening and the table, the staff and the atmosphere were excellent. The wine sommelier was a highlight and after listening to Stefenie, he gave her the perfect choice of wine. She was well impressed. We will be returning to that evening, same table and hopefully same staff for hopefully a few more visits. Couldn't have ask for a better evening....thank you very much for a memorable and unforgettable evening!

The food was amazing. The service was world class, the band was great. Everything was just perfect. I couldn't have selected a better place to have my birthday celebration. Thank you to the owners and staff. You are absolutely amazing and my day was spectacular. I'm definitely finding another reason to celebrate there. Actually, I don't need to find one...You'll be seeing me soon.

We celebrated my wife's birthday with family and friends at Priva, and it was an absolute delight. The food was superb, the wine & spirits selection extensive and the late night vibe essentially unmatched in Pretoria. A special mention must go to the unmatched service levels: we only dealt with friendly staff who were dedicated to making sure everything ran as smoothly as possible, and that we and our guests had a fantastic time. Priva truly is something unique in Pretoria - we will definitely be back, and recommend it heartily to lovers of great food and wine.

Service is very good, staff is very friendly and willing to go an extra mile to make sure you have the best experience. The food is out of this world, the live band creates a perfect ambiance for any occasion and just add that extra touch to the beautiful venue, amazing views and excellent service.

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at Priva with wonderful family who made all the arrangements with help from great staff. Venue was awesome, food, from the starters, main meal to the desserts were outstanding. Staff including the Chef, great. Service 5 star. The music was a special touch. Well done Priva.

We enjoyed every moment here. The service,food and entertainment was top class. We will recommend Priva to anyone looking for an extraordinary experience.

What an incredible evening. The food the wine, the service just amazing. Thank you to Marco and the chef for a great experience. We will definitely be back!

Fine dining with a beautiful view... and music to feed the soul. The food is simply amazing and the service top notch.

We enjoyed ourselves the food was delicious,our wine pairing was amazing my new favorite dining place we will definitely be going back , the ambiance Wow we loved the band

Loved Priva - a great fine dining experience! Beautiful and full of flavor dishes! I would personally do a ligther dish after the fillet as I was quiet full after it and couldn't finish the delicious pork belly! Apart of that - perfect evening!

I had my birthday dinner at Priva Lounge. We were in the private room. All my guests and I loved it. The food is superb, beautifully served. The service was excellent. The atmosphere is amazing. This is a rare gem in Pretoria. Do yourself a favour and book yourself the private room at Priva Lounge❤

Priva tops the list of best date night restaurants with its understated classy charm, incredible food and expert wine pairings.<br/><br/>We loved the crab cakes, the sirloin and the creme brulee but the stand out dish was the chocolate fondant with the dulce centre.<br/><br/>The calamari wasn't quite to our taste - with the cream overpowering many of the other flavours. The dish was saved by an unusual wine pairing that helped cut through the heaviness.<br/><br/>Overall, we loved our time at Priva and would recommend it for special occasions.

Staff was extremely attentive friendly and professional. Our waitress was a superstar! We were at the cigar lounge when starter came to the table and the host came to get us. Crab cakes, goats cheese tarts and prawns were amazing. Mains were pork belly and lamb shoulder with risotto. Delicious! Entertainment was great. Was looking for something memorable for our wedding anniversary and the experience at Priva, from the excellnt service to great food exceeded our expectations! Keep it up!

Absolutely my favourite restuarant! The ambience created by the jazz music and everyone neatly dressed around you is so unique to Priva. The food is a culinary experience and you can order half of one dish and another if you cannot make up your mind.

Absolutely amazing food, I had the butternut soup for the starter and it was so good! Honestly the best butternut soup I’ve had. I had the stuffed calamari for main and it was scrumptious and delicious. Truly outstanding service as well. Compliments to chef Cayla :’)

On a recommendation from a friend, I booked this restaurant for my father's 65th birthday and could not have been more impressed!  <br/><br/>The afternoon started with Marko Jovančić, co-owner of Priva, mixing delicious cocktails for us at our table:<br/>For me, Pear-Blossom Martini. This unique signature cocktail is made using Lanique Russian Rose infused vodka, Triple sec, lemon, pear and cranberry juice. <br/>For my father, Single Millionaire - Priva's signature cocktail: Singleton 12yr, Talisker 10yr, Grand Marnier and Raspberry Syrup. <br/><br/>As we sat sipping our cocktails overlooking the breathtaking views of Waterkloof Heights, I found it hard to imagine that we were in fact sitting in the middle of Pretoria.<br/><br/>Onto the food (and between us, we had an absolute feast..)<br/>5/5.<br/><br/>Starters:<br/>Prawns Kataifi: prawns wrapped in Kataifi Pastry, homemade tequila chilli mayonnaise, and candied coriander. This was my father's favourite dish of the day! <br/>Duck Salad: Rocket, pickled golden beets, toasted sesame seeds, grilled plums and honey soya glaze. <br/>Salmon Tartare: Citrus earl grey spheres, red onion, green apples, capers, lemon juice, wasabi cream, spicy guacamole and dill foam.<br/>Oysters three ways with chopped pickled ginger and soya sauce, white chocolate and black caviar and last but not least fresh spring onion.<br/><br/>Mains:<br/>Lamb Shoulder Rolled with red onion, thyme, garlic and wild mushroom risotto with rainbow carrots. The wild mushroom risotto absolutely made this dish! <br/>Priva's signature and a must for pork lovers: Pork belly, honey soya glaze, pumpkin tart, corn salsa, butternut puree served with homemade crackling. <br/>Beef Fillet: Sauteed Shitaki mushrroms, creamy soya sauce, toasted pine nuts, baby garlic hasselback potatoes and tenderstem broccoli. <br/><br/>Interiors: <br/>5/5. <br/>Dark wood, leather and some impressive Roy Lichtenstein artworks make your walk around the building, a must! <br/><br/>Service: <br/>5/5. <br/>Excellent! I was impressed to see that even Chef Cayla took the time pop out of the kitchen briefly to chat to the birthday boy, explain her inspiration behind menu and make some knowledgable recommendations to him for his meal choices on his special day. Really an inspiring personal touch that I know that he will not forget. The Priva team made my father feel like an absolute king on his special day, and the overall feeling when we left was when could we possibly return.<br/><br/>*Recommendation: Priva Lounge is a versatile venue catering for everything from a stylish dinner with live music to simply enjoying some fresh oysters and champagne with spectacular Waterkloof views. Priva is, however, definitely aimed at a more sophisticated crowd so dress to impress!<br/><br/>For more, find me on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: LaurasWorldza

It’s a very nice place, service is brilliant but the food on the other hand is just a bit average compared to other fine dining restaurants.

This is probably my favourite restaurant in the whole of Pretoria thus far. The owner, staff and front of house are Incredible!! They know their menu’s, their food, wines, cocktails and cigars!! The menu is incredible! Flavours spot on!!! And always a winner!! They have live entertainment at the end of the week! Which shapes such a nice ambience. Marko KNOWS his wines and he wants you to have a good experience and time no matter what!! Love this place and is a great place for a special occasion, just a drink or even if you just want to treat yourself for a meal.

Incredible atmosphere, incredible food, incredible service. Wish I could rate this restaurant a 6 out of 5. Definitely a must to go to. Would recommend Priva to anyone. Thank you

A while back I had the privilege of attending a whiskey tasting and food pairing at Priva. I fell in love with the look and feel of the restaurant, intimate and sexy. Our hosts were extremely knowledgeable and hospitable, our chef keen to hear our opinions of the meals and whiskey flowing of course. All in all it will remain a memorable evening for me. And they served the best pork belly I am yet to have.

Such a beautiful place. Lovely atmosphere, Love Love Love the setting and the Live band sealed the DEAL.😍However I still feel PRIVA needs to hire more staff as it is the festive season and more people will be coming more often. We had to keep on calling our waitress to assist us, which is bad for business. You can't assign 1 person to serve more than 5 tables. Such a sophisticated place for such delays...that's a NO NO!!<br/><br/>I will be coming back again soon. Hoping to have more F U N😀<br/>#Classy👌🏾<br/>#CigarLounge<br/>#BeautifulAtmosphere<br/>#TheFood😍<br/><br/>

the service at this place is impeccable and the food is worth the trouble. I enjoyed the atmosphere. sitting outside gives you the view of the waterkloof residence at night.

Best fine dinning in Pretoria! The passion for amazing food & drinks recommodations & pairing never get's old and you experience this every single time you visit!

My love for jazz lured me to Priva Lounge. Unfortunately, we didn't eat and only had cocktails whilst listening to amazing live music. They also have a well-stocked Cuban cigar lounge which is pretty cool, interesting and also quite rare in Pta. Would love love to go back for dinner and more jazz.

I only wish I had gotten there sooner. I am to blame.<br/>Decided to try this restaurant out as a treat, simply because it was my birthday. My biggest regret is that I didn't get there sooner.<br/><br/>Such an amazing restaurant. The interior and decor are just gorgeous. Sets the mood.. Love it.

Great experience, the food is unique and well thought out , the service is very good and it has the best view! They also offer the best quality cigars and wines .

I was fortunate enough to experience the best Whisky and Cigar evening at Priva with my groomsmen. The atmosphere was amazing! Thank you Priva for providing me with a night I will never forget... You guys rock!

Private function arranged for us. The atmosphere, food and selection of cigars and whiskey were all outstanding. Highly highly recommended for any individuals who enjoy a fine selection of whiskeys and cigars.

Fantastic experience!! The evening we had was most memorable with quality cigars and fine whiskeys! Kudos to co-owner Marko for helping arrange such a memorable evening! Highly recommended for fine dining and in general a classy night!

Simply magnificent! Our supper club tried the dégustation menu and loved every delicious mouthful of heaven. The live band was great. And we really enjoyed the wine selection.

My girlfriend and I are serious foodies and have a tendency to visit between 4 to 5 restaurants a week.... Bad habit. We know. However the point I am trying to make is that we know food very well, and have had the pleasure of visiting many amazing restaurants. <br/><br/>We were surprised that we hadn't heard of Priva Lounge before. We opted for the tasting menu and wine pairing. The portions were large, the food was tasty and well presented. The wines paired well. The atmosphere was vibey with live music. We loved our experience there and will be back again. Thank you to the people at Priva Lounge.

Excellent...from entry to exit. <br/>One of the best dining experiences in Pretoria. <br/>The staff are really good at what they do. At no point were we rushed. They know the menu and have an excellent wine menu. <br/>We'll be back!<br/><br/>Verseker n besoek werd.

The new menu is absolutely amazing and would advise everyone to try it! Some of the favorites are the kudu medallions with Amarula sweet potato mash or the lamb shoulder with wild mushroom risotto and a buttery parsnip purée.

I attended a Trafalgar event at Priva. The setup was beautiful. The views from the outside sitting area are phenomenal. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. The waiters were very attentive. <br/><br/>A bit complicated to find - thank goodness for GPS. I can't wait to go back and experience the whole Priva.

From the moment you enter this gem of a place you know you're in for something amazing. Before we even get to the good part I just want to highlight that dinner or a lovely sundowner here would be amazing because the view from outside is breathtaking. The service is really amazing and everyone is so kind and passionate about what they do. <br/><br/>We were served the "Not so fruit salad" silly smooth vanilla panna cotta with the "sexy wobble" as they say, with a pineapple, strawberry and apple compote. A blue berry reduction, mango purée, lime curd and a sour cherry gel, served all together with a pistachio, saffron and coconut sorbet. Everything about this dish was amazing. You really need to go out there and get some

26.11.2016 Discovering hidden gems as I go. I had almost thought I was lost coming here as it was a residential area. Little did I know this centre would contain a few hidden gems. Not just one.<br/><br/>It has an amazing view outside and I'm sure summer nights must be awesome here. Staff were friendly and welcoming. There was a party happening in the side rooms and it has a nice atmosphere.<br/><br/>The young chefs presented us with a "Not your typical fruit salad" - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Apple / Pineapple and Strawberry Compote; Blueberry Reduction; Mango Puree; Lime Curd and Sour Cherry Gel. Served with Saffron, Pistacho and Coconut Sorbet on a bed of Pistachio Crumble. The Panna Cotta was good and presentation was lovely it definitely looked summery, but I wasn't too keen on the tartness of some of the other elements.<br/><br/>Another spot to come and chill / relax and enjoy the surroundings with a glass of bubbly or wine and definitely with a meal.<br/><br/>P.s. This review is solely based on the dessert we received on the day for a Dessert Challenge.

What a lovely place. I've been to ritrovo before but had no idea there above lies such a gem. This gorgeous lounge has such a beautiful view of the area. I love the intimate feel of the space and the stage set up for live entertainment. The delightful dessert we had makes me super keen to come back and sample some of their other dishes.

Am amazing place for sure. I loved the ambiance and the stunning decor. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. We ended here as one of the contestants for the desert challenge in Pretoria. What was presented to us was mouth watering. <br/><br/>We were served a vanilla panna cotta with apple pureè, apple and strawberry compolè, blueberry reduction, mango pureè, lemon curd. Sour cherry gel, with pistachio, saffron and coconut sobert on a bed of pistachio crumble.<br/><br/>The texture presentation and actual desert was out of this world. It was so refreshing and summery. It just made me feel as though I was on an exotic island with this scrumptious desert that just tantalising your taste buds. <br/><br/>It was very unique and packed with a burst of flavour.<br/><br/>Loved it... Neeta Raga-D

I can't help but give this restaurant outstanding points. From the lovely atmosphere upon entering up until the classy service. Indeed a definition of fine dining. I went here for ThePretoriaExplorer dessert challenge of 2016. The chefs put up an amazing creative dish called a not so fruit salad. Considering the competition was against chefs of international standard I was shocked to receive such a perfect elegance on my plate from a young team of innovative chefs. I am one who loves to fault a dish but to be honest it was flawless. I can't wait to write the actual review which will be published in our dessert challenge brochure at the end of the year.

The best view and the best panna cotta can be found at Priva. We missed the sunset but the panna cotta definitely made up for it. The servers are friendly and welcomed us with warm smiles. Can't wait to return for a special dinner.

This is a stunning venue! <br/><br/>The servers are friendly and efficient.<br/><br/>The dessert for summer is cooling and refreshing. I loved the panacotta! It was creamy and delicious, was not overly sweet. <br/><br/>Love the vibe!

An amazing 'surprise birthday' dinner was enjoyed by my friends and I last night. The service was really top class. From the Co-Owner Marco showing me around the place, to going through the various wines they have in their collection. Personal bartenders going to our tables to mix drinks, to our waitress Kayla being super friendly & providing excellent service. Quality food & live entertainment for the ambiance. Really impressed & highly recommended.

AMAZING PLACE!!!! Perfect view! Got there at sunset, had wine while the sun was going down. Our waitress Blessing, went out of her way to make sure we had a great time. The lamb rack was delicious, medium-well, well seasoned. Not forgetting the live jazz band. Hey man, I'm definitely coming back!

No negatives here whatsoever. Went there for a birthday dinner and loved every bit of it. The service is great and staff well trained,the setting is great but of course one goes to a restaurant to eat and WOW,superb. Had the ravioli for starter,sirloin for mains and then the fondant and strawberry cheesecake stack...all excellent. And of course a huge variety of wines etc.

What an awesome experience , been there twice .. Found it by pure luck when the owner gave us a tour . Needles to say we have been looking for a proper jazz restaurant for a while and here we found one of the best. Music is always good, food is top notch and service is impeccable .. There is a personal touch put in everything of this restaurant which makes it unique.

Absolutely a fine dining experience. Every dish was awesome and the idea of half size mains allows one to enjoy a wider range of their excellent dishes. <br/><br/>The sommelier was superb. He provided spot on recommendations for wines and whiskey, as well as interesting facts about the origin of the drinks. A master of his trade.<br/><br/>Live jazz band and very talented singer made the evening complete <br/>

Definitely went to the right place to celebrate my graduation! Fantastic food and drinks, great live band and friendly staff. A true treat at an awesome establishment. Appreciated the exotic drinks that were especially prepared in front of us due to the special occasion! Top customer service, thanks!👌

Brilliant evening at Priva Lounge!<br/>Recently dined at Priva with a friend who is strictly vegan. I called in earlier in the day and the manager told me that they would prepare something suitable. I was stunned with the result of the meal that was created for our visit. A great deal of thought and care seemed to have gone into preparing a 3 course vegan meal. We were seriously impressed to say the least. The starter was exceptionally tasty and presentable and the same goes for the main course which was such an interesting and inventive mix of ingredients. The best was a delicately prepared dessert of chocolate mousse with no dairy ingredients. I was baffled by the depth of taste in this dish. Had no idea that vegan food could be so interesting and tasty. Utterly impressed with this experience and the pampering received by the staff! Dining Gem in out Capital city!

The owner Fortunato was absolutely hands on, on every dish that we tried had a combination of starters, a combination of main course and a combination of dessert all I can say that when Fortunato told us at the beginning we are going to be in a food coma, he was absolutely right. The food is to die for, awesome food with an awesome setting in the wine cellar. This place is awesome and I don't give 5 star ratings often. But this place really deserves it, well worth the drive from Jozi

A stunning setting. Live music.... Good service ... Thank you Brenda<br/><br/>And even better food....thank you chef Jane 😄😄<br/><br/>What more can I say..... <br/><br/>We will be visiting again 😄😄

Absolutely fantastic service and immaculate food!! My steak was made a perfect medium, amazing portion and the wine and cigar menu give you so many options to choose from.

I've been wanting to go to Priva for ages now and I FINALLY got my chance. The atmosphere is amazing. We were welcomed and seated and received wonderful service from Blessing our waitress! The food was amazing and served on nice hot plates! I would recommend Priva to anyone looking for a place for a special night out!

I was so impressed. Not only did they go out of their way to cater for me especially, our waitress Kelly was outstanding. The food was incredible and the view is breathtaking. The only qualm I would have is that they should consider maybe adding a few more vegetarian options to the menu as the choice is quite limited but as I said, they did make a plan especially for me which I found extremely thoughtful and accommodating. Great place

We were really looking forward to our dinner at Priva. However, we were sadly disappointed. The service was incredibly slow with a very inattentive waitress. The menu had been changed on the day and the restaurant staff were not familiar with the new menu. The shiitake steak was good. Valhorna chocolate dessert was average. We were overcharged for a Dom Pedro. Altogether, it was a highly overpriced affair. Will not be back in a hurry.

If your preference is fine cuisine with a somalier to pair your poison with multiple courses, then Priva is the place to be. Their menu is selectively focussed on giving you decadence on each plate. The setting offers a skydeck with a view that is pleasant on the eye. Be prepared to pay a tad more to experience gastric pleasures and the sky is the limit. Set in the heart of Waterkloof, Priva is a must. I like!!!!!!!

We celebrated my Mom's Birthday here last night and had one of the best restaurant experiences ever. The service was outstanding. Probably the best service in Pretoria. Our server, Kosi was amazing. One of our favorite things about the evening was Kosi's helper, Jared, who was just so sweet, friendly and adorable. We all tried out the 5 course tasting menu which I cannot find fault with. My favorite dish of the evening was the pork belly with pumpkin tart. The deconstructed cheesecake for dessert was also fantastic. This is such a beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous bar. Will definitely be back!

This hidden gem is a romantic, beautiful jazzy place with a stunning view overlooking Waterkloof Heights.<br/><br/>The seating is spacious and private and gives a fancy backyard vibe. <br/><br/>The menu offers limited options but with more than enough variety and each dish is creatively executed in a mastered and proven experimental way. It is clear each dish has been tried and tested. <br/><br/>The service is personal and attentive in an expert and professional manner, yet approachable. Its always a pleasure to see the chef interacting with customers. <br/><br/>Priva is definitely recommended for a romantic or relaxed and something different venue for fantastic food or even just a classy whisky.<br/><br/>I looked and evaluated but couldnt fault the restaurant in any way.

I took my BFF for a celebratory birthday dinner and it was no mistake. The service was excellent. They are very accommodating when it comes to meeting requests. We were allowed to change the 5 course tasting menu to our hearts content. We had oysters for starters. Fresh, delectable and interesting. The scallops were perefect but heaven knows what it was served with - can't remember except that it was not memorable. I then had duck breast. If you are ever thinking of trying duck for the first time, wait until the feeling passes, not worth it. My friend had the fillet. My gosh, what a divine plate of perfection. Soooo full of flavor... The pork belly was next. I have dreams about that pork belly! Melt in your mouth delicious heavenliness yumminess. I must confess, after all those fulfilling flavors, dessert was a little redundant as I wasn't in the mood for sweet anymore. I would also like to mention, it was a Thursday evening and they had this amazing jazz band. Though the band was almost right behind us, we never felt overwhelmed. Really added to a super smooth atmosphere. I am so going back there.

Now this may seem biased, as Chef Forti is one of my favourite foodies in Pretoria, but this is hands down the best place for a sundowner, late-nighter, or an "impress the boss" kinda place to go. The massive selection of whisky (and whiskey) will leave you indecisive. The "champagne bar" (although novel) offers a selection of good quality local and international MCCs. Oh my word, not to mention the incredible nibbels that come from a TINY kitchen. I've been there on various occassions and we always gravitate towards the cold meat (charcuterie) platter to start off with. Really food worthy of #foodporn.

This is hands down the best fine dining establishment in Pretoria. We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu (along with drinks pairing) for a celebration dinner and it was great. The live jazz added a beautiful ambiance. The menu is new and exciting without being inaccessible. It was downright tasty. It's definitely the kind of place you can spoil somebody at, celebrate at or simply kick back after work in the whisky lounge, with live jazz and a sterling cigar from their collection. <br/><br/>Definitely worth a visit. <br/><br/>The only downside? The restaurant needs Twitter and Instagram so that patrons can post about their food. ;)

This place is majestic! The decor is awesome. The vibe incredible. And the food even more spectacular. Defiantly a must go to place... Whether it be a romantic date for two or a chilled night with friends and some cigars.

At first you think you are lost...I don't know what can be done about that....but when you arrive, you forget about it instantly. <br/>All I can say is: experience it for yourself. <br/>The food is scrumptious! The dessert is just the right portion, you won't believe it when you look at it, but you will feel it once you have lapped up every last crumb off your plate. The ambiance is well accommodating for that romantic night out, that long overdue dinner with friends or family. Just dress up and go! And no, it's not ridiculously taxing on the pocket ;-)

Has a great vibe.Had my last birthday Lunch there with the girls and I had a fab time.love love the food.its location is not so fab but the ambiance makes up for it #barmanrocks

Fortunately, I entertain clients fairly frequently, and from time to time find a hidden gem. Priva Gastrolounge is certainly one. A client, my wife and I dined at Priva last night after being recommended by my client. We arrived on time, were quickly seated and offered drinks. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water, and a  bottle of wine from their extensive wine list. After our drinks arrived, the manager ran us through the menu, explaining that you can order smaller portions of essentially the main meals as starters or mains, or a combination of both. I love this idea, as so often I am torn between deciding what to eat and often end up with "order envy". We all chose to sample several small mains. The manager was extremely helpful in assisting us on the order of service and believe he was spot on. Between us we tried:Scallops: superbly cooked and very well presentedCauliflower: puree accompanied with lightly battered and deep fried cauliflower. You just have to try this as it was sublimeCured Salmon: Overall, it was good, without being brilliantFoie Gras: Outstanding. Perfectly cooked and a generous portionFillet: Beef fillet with a soya cream. Quite honestly the finest tasting fillet of beef I have ever had. It's worth going here just for this. I actually considered ordering another portion for dessert.Chocolate Sphere pudding: Very good indeedCheese cake: A deconstructed cheese cake accompanied by Rooibos Caviar, and different jellies. Again, this was sublime.If I have 1 complaint, and afraid its too common in South African Restaurants. Imported bottled water. Why on earth would anybody support foreign sourced water, pay for it to be collected, then put on a ship, then put on a truck and then finally delivered to a restaurant here in South Africa. Not only does it increase global warming, but we have to payR50 for 750ml. Common, support local bottled water producers!!Now that that's off my chest, a final word about Priva, the setting is great and they have live jazz from Wednesday to Sunday. I will most certainly be going back!!

Lovely lounge atmosphere with great food. Beverage bit expensive though!

Wow.. High class food in a high class venue...fantastic service... Comes at a cost, but worth every taste tingling mouthful... A foodies delight. We had the five course menu, which is more like eight with the amuse bouche, palette cleanser and friandese... Don't be put off by their website which makes it look like a night club... It's not...

Amazing atmosphere, with live performances on Friday and a great view overlooking the Waterkloof area. The food is by far the highlight of the establishment, with each meal being an adventure of exquisite taste. It's a rather expensive, but the experience more than makes up for the prices.

Amazing place! Crazy good food that just tickles every last taste bud! You have to try the five course and experience the vibe! Expensive but worth every cent!

Priva is the BEST place to go and enjoy the finer things in life. From a menu that serves top class delicious food, to the biggest selection of whisky's and to the very inviting humidor I feel like I'm in heaven every single time! The service is excellent and the manager will always make u feel at home!! It is by far one of the best looking lounges and its full of class! I make sure I go at least once a week! So should you!!