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Cesco's Portuguese Restaurant And Pub

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"What a gem. From the outside you are unsure but once you walk in you have amazing staff treating and making you feel right at home. The food is a..."

Carlee

"What an absolute gem of a place. Fantastic vibe and service. Staff are friendly, always greeting you as you arrive. Very attentive, making sure..."

Matt Cross

"Best porra restaurant in the northBeen coming here for over 20 yearsService and food perfectThe peri peri chicken is outstanding and..."

Graham

"Nothing changes, we haven't been for years and popped in for lunch. Same friendly service, fantastic authentic, honest food. The kgs of King prawns..."

Razmataz

"Cesco’s Randburg is a hidden gem. Great friendly staff and awesome service. The menu offers a bit of something for everyone. The food is flavorsome..."

Amith Sheopershad

"The best chicken and prawns in Joburg, no doubt about it. Better than any of the ‘institutions’ in the south. With all respect! Great vibe, hands..."

Justin Le Roux

"All I can say is "wow", went out to Cesco's today to escape the loneliness and I was truly amazed by the service and the food, right from from car..."

Niklesh Badhur

"Great service great food great hospitality. I'll be back. Just a tad attention to cleaner bathrooms please I hate drying my hands with toilet paper..."

Andre Breytenbach

"An old favourite that has stood the test of time and defies the adage location, location, location. Instead it exemplifies service, quality and value..."

Food Lover Deluxe

"Tried out the lunch buffet. Food was good. Loved the steak espetada and the chilli sauce. I would suggest giving dessert a skip. Pub style and I..."

Riona Arjoon

"I absolutely love the food at Ceco's. Their prawn curry and espetata is just unbeatable. I do, however, find them to be a little noisy, but if..."

Hengie

"Easy going restaurant with tasty simple foods, and good service. Warm bread is served before every meal which is hard to resist. I had two..."

Lisa Pi

"There is no reason to be put off by this Portuguese Pub's location. I will happily take a romantic date here anytime. The seafood is sublime and the..."

Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann

"Have not been here for more than 10 years and felt the need to check it out again. Nothing has changed , thought I recognized the car guards , become..."

Owen Tennant

"Cool ambiance & nice food. Should be more Portuguese. Not many (real) Portuguese options in the menu. Quite busy on weekends. A place to come..."

Ricardo Flores

"It is a real pub - unpretentious and full of character. Must be 50 years' worth of real pub-type decor and memorabilia on the walls and chilled music..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"went for a family dinner to cescos,absolutely divine food...tasty prawns and steak..Staff and management are very friendly,nice atmosphere over all..."

C_AXE

"THE BEST #Calamari #Sangria #espresso #1920cognac and company.Awesome vibe and service.WELL DONE GUYS, KEEP IT UP. We will surely be..."

Lauren333

"Been going to Cescos for over 10 years now and each time gets better and better We go there each Friday for the full chicken and salad/chips and..."

Gramo

"The best Portuguese restaurant in the area. Based on quality portion steaks , veggies, seafood size and cooking preparation. Prices are very..."

Garth Williamson

"Probably the best Portuguese restaurant in Gauteng... Honestly some of the best prawns I've ever had in my life, better than most countries I've been..."

Ilan Ben-David

"It's a little restaurant hidden in a corner, but the food has a surprising punch. To start with its a sports bar atmosphere. The interior has a..."

Joydeep Majumdar

"What a hidden gem! Doesn't look like much from the outside, also not in the best area. The interior definitely has a pub feel to it. But the food is..."

Kat Koebke

"Stumbled onto this great place, not a pub but has a relaxing atmosphere, clean and spacious this place is a great to have a lazy lunch and drinks...."

Spiced Weasel

"Some of the best Portuguese food in town as far as I'm concerned! I called ahead early one Friday evening to find out if they had space or if I..."

Katherine

"Cescos is a hidden freaking gem! Doesn't look like much from the outside but once you enter, it is vibey inside and the service is top notch! We..."

Nicola Veitch

"The location of Cesco's doesn't seem right until you get there, but when you do, you realize that it's a hidden gem. The Portuguese food on offer is..."

Shannon Correia

"I have been coming here for over 14 years so my review may be tinged with years of fond memories -from year end parties, intimate dinners and one..."

Caron Whitfield

"Food is really good here, we had their calamari, prawns and fish starters and all was delicious! Definitely would advise for people to go for..."

Roxy Bruinenberg

"Cesco's is a fantastic pub. There are always a nice buzz going on - bartenders and waiters/waitresses are extremely good!!!When you order..."

Alma Pretorius

"If you drive in the strijdom park area you will miss this spot. Its definitely a hidden gem. It has a pub relaxed feel. The decor is very relaxed and..."

Yolleen

"Cescos is a gem near Strijdom park. Lots of beers on tap which I'm happy about. It has a pub vibe about it. Had the jalapeño steak. What an awesome..."

Tim Ross

"Had an amazing lunch ! Prawns are always so tasty and can't beat there secret chili sauce with absolutely everything .. A definite must..."

Christine Van Zyl

"Trindchowda is on another level. Great service great food. A little hidden gem. Highly recommended for value and flavour. Good selection of..."

Brad Visagie

"Started going to Cescos for the last few months and what a no fuss, good food place. Doesn't pretend...it is what it is. Chicken and seafood is..."

Craig Amos

"I absolutely love Cesco's! Great staff, great food. I try to get there at least once every couple of months. Try the Prawn Au Gratin as a starter and..."

Christopher

"Fun night out, festive, good service and delicious prawns. Unpretentiousness at its best. When you're in the parking lot and you wonder "where the f..."

Bridget Harpur

"This is my absolute favourite spot for prawns in Joburg. Nowhere compares! They're not particularly cheap but the price is absolutely worth it!!!!..."

Carly Cane

"Don't judge this "book" by its cover. Cesco's dinner last night was surprisingly good. Friendly and attentive waiters and great food at a good..."

Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

"We had dinner at Ceco's again last night, the food was excellent with service to match. We have had dinner and lunch there a few times and it's..."

Candy

"Cesco's is such an institution. Great place to meet friends on a Friday, but if you're an espetada fan, go and eat as much as you like on Thursdays...."

Kaz In Jozi

"This is an excellent 'Friday Night' venue to spend with friends after a tough week. The food is consistently excellent, the service always good..."

Big Al

"Great seafood in Randburg, great grill as well, I always take the Kabeljou when they have, or else pie of the day (lamb and mint pie rocks), been..."

Chris Badenhorst

"Vibrant atmosphere and a warm welcome, We were made to feel at home as we arrived. Friendly and happy patrons enjoyed good food in a relaxed..."

GiGi

"Local post work sports bar with interesting memorabilia and genuine pub ambiance blends with well executed Portuguese fare. Prawns..."

ROBERT R

"I call this a two in one experience. If you love a bar experience and great food at the same time this is a place to be. Had a day out with my..."

Nkosilindile Ndlovu

"What a hidden gem! My new friend had been raving about it, so we went for a quick catch up session after work on a Monday. We had their chicken and..."

Plaxcidiah Muzembe

"This is still one of those real bar experiences! The steak was great will be back to try more! The atmosphere is what it is all about and that it has..."

Marcel Meyer

"Amazing, absolutely amazing! My wife and I have always driven past this restaurant, but after giving a try, they've won themselves new customers! The..."

Abraham Motsoane - Learning eVarsity

"THURSDAY BUFFET, (Eat as much as you want) 3x Meats on the Skewers (Chicken, Pork, Beef) and Boerewors, Everything is made to perfection, Always a..."

Michael Pierre Westhuizen

"Favourite place to go for the 1kg prawn special on a monday! Staff is so friendly and..."

Bianca Markus

"Very welcoming place with nice breeze. Food is so delicious I love the presentation and neatness. Their service is exceptional best customer..."

Lemohang Dodo

"Man. I never thought I would be served such a delicious meal with the fellas on hollyday. The service,fast, efficient and friendly. The ribs are just..."

Luciano Meintjies

"The food is delicious. Had the kilo prawn special and Portuguese tripe, now my favourite. Will try Thursdays lunch espetadas, looking..."

Rafael Karato

"I love the authenticness of this Place, The food... out of this place. My favorite dish.... Is the chicken for..."

Ledwaba Tumi

Cafe Duarte

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"Lovely morning spent working. Great service, delicious food and I love that each table has a plug..."

Belinda Dietz-Grobler Bennie Grobler

"Love this place! It's been our lunch time hang out spot for the last few months � Great food and awesome friendly service every day!..."

Samantha Bhikraj

"A great big thank you to you for the warm, friendly and efficient service we enjoyed from Justine, Nomsa and Linda, on Friday. Your staff are lovely,..."

Julica Snyman

"First time here. Very impressive. Our waitress Buhle is lovely and our meal was excellent. Thank..."

Penni Will

"Very safe during corona. Our friendly waitress sanitized everything including the pen we used to sign for the bill. ..."

Jenna Van Damme

"At first, I was quite sceptical about the place since I only found out the place through the Entertainer app. As it turns out, I did have quite a..."

Kimson Chan

"This unassuming eatery in the North, lovely, quiet, clean with ambient lighting. My partner and I choose an outside table and ordered the Café D..."

Justin Du Plessis

"I have been using this place for a long time and their food is always consistent.good size portions, food is always fresh, waiters are always..."

Tarryn

"We often go here for date nights. Reasonable prices and delicious food. The trinchado is a must! Their burgers are great too, and they have the best..."

Ulrike Kruger

"Wonderful experience for us being new in the area. Food is delicious and creatively presented and very reasonably priced. Will definitely see us..."

Pieterkotze5

"Sit outside, the terrace on a summer night is a pleasure. Inside the lighting is a bit harsh..But the rest is perfect. Good food and excellent..."

Rodney De Beer

"We always have such a great time here. The manager and waiters are very friendly and creates a welcoming atmosphere. The baked cheesecake is a..."

Amanda Mari Roos

"What a lovely surprise! Excellent freshly prepared food with good quality ingredients. Tagliatelle made fresh on request. Nomsa was very attentive to..."

Gisela Krischker

"I have visited Cafe' D a few times now and on each occasion I have been served with beautifully presented, fresh food. The staff is super friendly,..."

Natalie Gibson

"Best chocolate moose pancakes in SA😋 So delicious and so beautifully presented. The staff is always friendly and it is a stunning place. Feel so..."

Katharine O'Brien

"Fantastic service from Melody, just had cheese cake with cream and coffee "delicious 😋" I think it is stupid to ask me to write a note with one..."

Jurg Luthi

"Went here for a quick bite one Friday afternoon - we ordered toasted paninis, a café D toasta and a mista cheese and tomato. The portion sizes were..."

Sam Mangold

"My girlfriend and I went for breakfast and had a chicken prego breakfast and wrap. We experienced excellent and friendly service. The food was great..."

CRWLY

"With only a few days to put together my best friends graduation dinner. Planning this on a business trip out of town, certainly had its challenges,..."

Natasha Lopes

"Been visiting this restaurant on a very regular basis for the last 3 years.There sauces are brilliant and they are very generous with it..."

Stefan Joubert

"We have lived opposite Cafe Duarte for a while, so when a quick coffee was required they were a walk away. We have seen them develop and grow since..."

Michael Morton

"Beautiful food, excellent service, food was prepared quickly and we had the most friendly and accommodating waiters. Fully vegan meal made exactly as..."

Veg Explorer - Diajal

"They asked us to come back to make it up to us... which we did without letting them know. It was great! Since then we haven’t had another bad..."

Louise Schnetler

"Warm, cosy and delicious food and drinks. I love Cafe Duarte because it's close, comfortable and affordable. The coffee is great, I've often stopped..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Really nice coffee and good service! A cosy breakfast spot with good food. It was a bit chilly to sit on the veranda but in the summer it would be a..."

Janine Howard

"Popped in Cafe Duarte to have breakfast, after someone recommended this place. The price range is very reasonable and considering how much they fill..."

Ess07

"Good, honest, friendly diner with a wonderful Portuguese twist. Have been frequenti g Cafe D for years and can recommed most of the menu- breakfast,..."

Cath

"Officially my new favorite spot for Friday night sundowners as the outside seating area lends itself perfectly to sitting in the sunshine sipping a..."

Nicola Veitch

"Had a lovely relaxed breakfast at Cafe Duarte. It obviously difficult to get breakfast wrong... But it's also not trivial to make exceptional..."

Mlekena

"Cutest little restaurant. Good service, food is overwhelming delicious and exciting. And all for a really good price. Definately one of my favourite..."

Lerato Thuthuka Kumalo

"Cafe Duarte was my destination for some drinks on Friday. It's a small restaurant, hidden behind the checkers in the shopping mall. They have a wide..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"Went through today for a quick supper and ordered the peri peri prawns. The portions were huge and the prawns were seasoned to perfection. Service..."

Santisha

"Great atmosphere and one of the best breakfast spots I know in Johannesburg. My favourite Eggs Benedict by far. A hidden gem. The outside area is..."

Samantha-Jane McClure

"Had a friend's birthday bash here - and was delighted with the outdoor patio and delicious (although somewhat ineffective) cocktails. One does wonder..."

Derek Hall

"This restaurant is a very interesting cafe-style restaurant, they bake their own bread and offers some pastries etc. We tried their burgers once,..."

Top Foodie

"My husband and I came here when we were still dating, many moons ago. The fact that it is still going is a testament to the fact that it serves great..."

Lia Marus

"Been here quite often only for a coffee but tried a lunch , had a creamy beef pasta which was very tasty , homemade pasta and tender beef strips ,..."

Owen Tennant

"This place is deceiving, looks like a regular coffee shop that you would pass by. But please do not miss out, sit down and eat their delicious food!!..."

Lisa

"Had an excellent breakfast here. Everything on the plate was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Way better than some other bigger breakfast..."

Vaugan Nayagar

"We just love this place. The food, the waiters, the patio and..."

Theo Janse Van Rensburg

"Food portions quiet big, though absoluteky delicious. Service is outstanding. Their carrot cake is one of the best not forgetting the red velvet..."

Maimoona Sheila Omuabor

"I was here a couple weeks ago and forgot to write my review BUT I feel the fact that they give mini red-velvet cupcake warrants the respect of any..."

Andre

"Breakfast was complimented by a great playlist. Reasonable prices for large portions. Good friendly service who gave you the right amount of time to..."

Tamara Arden

"This is definitely i little gem in the heart of Randburg! They have an interesting selection on the menu, a great variety of delicious teas and..."

Marcelle Radyn

"Fantastic service! Yummy hash browns!! However, there is big room for improvement especially the outside seating area, but I do see that is in the..."

Justine Fish

"Excellent friendly service. Good portions of tasty breakfast and delicious coffee. All in all a pleasant stop for breakfast on a Sunday..."

Andrew Culbert

"Just loved my dining experience @ Cafe D ❤ Been there plenty of times and each time was great. Love the cake and coffee special and the Happy hour..."

Annelize Meeding Gouws

"What a super find for Sunday breakfast thanks to Zomato. Clean. Friendly. Excellent coffee. Well supervised. Best Eggs Benedict in a long time. ..."

Suzette Bouwer

"Very friendly staff, quick service and awesome hot food ????Manger involved in the service. Everything made fresh from bread to beef patties. Worth..."

Ashleigh Elliott

"Best eggs Benedict I have had in ages! Absolutely delicious. Generous portions. Cozy little resturant! Will certainly return . The centre is a bit..."

Megan K

"Café Duarte...almost hidden there in that corner. This Bistro has more to offer than expected! Went for Dinner with friends, ended up having a few..."

Beaunitta Van Wyk

"Awesome food-Awesome staff-awesome..."

Brenolene Naicker

"My family and I had an awesome supper at Cafe Duarte. We have tried 4 different starters and 5 different mains. Apart from the chicken that was a bit..."

Karen Nel

"We stumbled onto this place almost by mistake, though it really should have been planned as we live so very close. The location within the shopping..."

Katie Schenk

"I popped into Café Duarte with a friend and didn’t expect it to be so….cosy. The waitress was really sweet and friendly, and the place had a..."

Balungile

"What a pleasure to go here, the best of all is that the staff there are excellent, and they are happy. What a difference that makes, and it means the..."

Antoinette Rudolph

"Divine food. Love the desserts. The manager and staff are very friendly. Wonderful cosy..."

Devina WhyAwire Singh

"Got the take away red velvet cupcakes. Waitress smiled and greeted me within less than a minute and the service was fast and efficient. The red..."

Claire Smuts

"Excellent spicy prawns and best pasteis de nata in..."

Emmerentia Nel

"I loooooove this restaurant. The only place in Johannesburg where you get your food prepared fresh and from scratch. The entire menu is amazing and..."

Zakithi Thedigital Strategist

"We have been there a few times and their food is fresh and very tasty !! Highly recommend the..."

Jeanne Day

"They have the best Mushroom Burger in the world. It seems to get better every..."

Neil Botes

"Excellent food (try the prawn starter 5 stars) and attentive..."

Stuart Knott

"I went for a romantic dinner with my fiance. With reviews I had seen, it had some pretty big shoes to fill. The location was not what I would have..."

Tom Morrison

"We had the most delicious lunch on Sunday and will most definitely return to Cafe D to sample more dishes. We shared a portion of trinchado..."

Colin B

"Really nice place to have a balanced meal. Will definitely be returning with my..."

Jordan Ryan Levy

"What a gem, tucked away, and good wholesome homemade Portuguese food.. love this..."

Steve White

"Never heard of the place before. Its amazing some of the little gems you find on and in the least expected cases and I would like to thank Groupon..."

Raimondo Marchi

"was lovely.... small and quaint. atmosphere is inviting and relaxing. food is divine!!!! Highly satisfied!!The waiter was very..."

Michelle

"Great restaurant and I will definitely go there again! Relaxing atmosphere with good food and delicious cupcakes...."

Nix

"Small neighbourhood restaurant with a very friendly vibe and continuous huge smiles from the waitresses. We shared chicken livers peri peri which was..."

Linda Murdoch

"Excellent service and great atmosphere, chic design and unique meals with cupcakes for every..."

Ian

"What a fantastic surprise! This is such a quaint place to enjoy a meal any time of the day. The decor is breathtaking and will give your..."

Lee

"An excellent Portuguese Bistro. Their meals are packed with flavour and the Red Velvet cupcakes are worth the visit by themselves!..."

Anton Steyl

"This is a hidden little GEM and when i mean hidden i mean hidden.You don't expect to find a restaurant like this in a shopping center like..."

Dean H

"Superb food with attention to detail on each dish. Very friendly and professional staff, and fantastic decor making the restaurant just that little..."

Duncan K

"I was so surprised by this restaurant.I had been gifted a voucher for a meal for two here, and was not too excited about going, but needed..."

Natasha Faria

"Ordered trio combo, great mix of flavours, chicken livers in red wine sauce was great, as was the Calamari, and the Trinchado was fantastic,..."

Marco Machado

"Great spot. Owner and management deal with customer feedback very professionally. Hospitality awareness is spot on. Pricing on drinks is super..."

Red Howell

"Decent meal, okay service and decently priced. Not really a place to go with small kids, but if they can sit still you can take them. Good..."

Nico Pretorius

"Loved the tranquility. Went on a Sunday to have just a cute breakfast and the staff was amazing . Enjoyed the view as well. The menu consists of alot..."

Mpumeleloenhle Mokwena

"First time dining inside Cafe Duarte and this cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Conveniently located, it's a great spot to grab a bite..."

Vimbai Vee Vivian Mahove

"Had a fantastic experience at Cafe Duarte. Tasty meal with great flavors and amazing service. Our waitress was so friendly, helpful and somehow knew..."

Juan van Wyngaard

"I go to a restaurant for the food - it was really, really good... A little training required for the staff but no real complaints... Very pleasant..."

Justus van Rees

"Cafe Duarte is the most amazing little Portuguese spot with BIG flavors on the plate in Jozi. They are really..."

Rosslinda Viljoen

"A little gem in the middle of Randburg. Excellent menu. Value for money. Brilliant professional service. A delightful surprise - smokers..."

Dawn Williams

"This place is so Beautiful. The food is to die for. Service is Awesome. If you in the area its a..."

Dulce Oleastro

"Frst time there. Food was very good value for money . Service was brilliant. Restaurant was very clean. I will recommend your restaurant to all my..."

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