Johannesburg
Elevating the humble burger to high art, this eatery on lively 7th St serves up a wide variety of options. The vegetarian picks are tops, especially when…
Johannesburg
Elevating the humble burger to high art, this eatery on lively 7th St serves up a wide variety of options. The vegetarian picks are tops, especially when…
Johannesburg
Ritual Cafe is a small, simple, yet stylish restaurant serving traditional South African favourites (think curry and oxtail stew) with a modern twist…
Johannesburg
De Backery opened in 1963 as a small bakery in the far-eastern suburb of Edenvale. Thirty years later the owners expanded the premises by building an…
Pretoria
Above a shop selling Moroccan handicrafts and interior design, this rooftop cafe and deli transports you from Pretoria to Marrakesh. Dishes include tasty…
Johannesburg
This seductive restaurant occupies a dimly lit former warehouse space. On the menu are real-deal Argentine dishes such as mollejas (veal sweetbreads…
Johannesburg
Get an honest-to-goodness Jozi steakhouse experience at this New York–style institution. Rub elbows with other red-meat lovers and choose your cut: prime…
Gauteng
A surprisingly hip restaurant with a sleek, design-led interior, this cool culinary outpost demonstrates Soweto's changing sensibilities. Serving up…
Pretoria
Open to outside guests of the Menlyn Boutique Hotel from breakfast through to dinner, Black Bamboo is an elegant and secluded spot for a meal. The menu…
Johannesburg
The Whippet Coffee's bright interior, with a view of the leafy patio area outside, provides a pleasing backdrop for a leisurely brunch. Meals feature…
Pretoria
Offering style and substance, Pacha's is looking good in its new digs at the spiffy Club Centre. It's a pleasant modern restaurant with a small aquarium…
Pretoria
Not only a large and comfy cafe with great atmosphere, but also a decent secondhand bookshop and interior design store. The menu has some interesting…
Gauteng
Brimming with good cheer, Sakhumzi is firmly on the tourist trail and bus parties regularly pass through for the excellent-value daily lunch buffets…
Johannesburg
Famous for the imposing bronze bull statue on the pavement outside, the Bull Run Restaurant is across the street from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in…
Pretoria
Salt specialises in artisanal cheeses, cured meats and bread, which they bake themselves. You can assemble your own tasting plate from the very tempting…
Pretoria
Papa's serves various South African faves, including steaming potjies (meat and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire) as well as…
Johannesburg
If you think Jozi is a dud at creative Asian food, prepare to eat your words – and everything in sight – at this well-priced, obscenely delicious eatery…
Pretoria
Subtle is not a word in Kream's vocabulary. From its dramatic interior design (giant works of art, two water features!) to its sometimes over-the-top…
Johannesburg
Ben's Pizza is notable for its location in the centre of Jo'burg's central business district, where the sight of a New-York-style pizzeria with red…
Johannesburg
Opened by one of South Africa's leading fashion designers, Congolese-born Papy Nakuw, Kafe Noir serves a simple Pan-African menu in a cool but…
Gauteng
At the base of the Orlando Towers, this large shisa nyama (barbecue) restaurant is popular with locals and those needing a beer after leaping from the…
Johannesburg
During the 1980s and '90s, Ba Pita was a popular late-night dining spot in then-artsy Yeoville. Twenty years later it's come back to life in Melville, a…
Johannesburg
Chef Daniel Ribeiro, a South African of Portuguese heritage, honed his craft in the UK before returning home to open this charming cafe in 27 Boxes in…
Johannesburg
In the heart of the mall, Walnut Grove is a handy spot for an affordable, uncomplicated, walk-in bite. Choose from tramezzini (small sandwiches on white…
Johannesburg
Located at a prime corner on Norwood's vibey Grant Ave, Factory on Grant offers solid South African food with a friendly atmosphere and weekly jazz…
Pretoria
This historic, early-20th-century European bistro overlooking Church Sq is the ideal place to sip beer and watch the South African capital roll through…
Johannesburg
The hip crowd may have moved on, but this Maboneng classic still delivers a winning formula of rustic-chic decor, beautifully presented cuisine and…
Johannesburg
Just off 11th St, this easy-to-miss restaurant and wine bar is a stylish place with exposed beams and industrial touches, serving superb bistro food like…
Johannesburg
Rub shoulders with orthodox Jewish families in this welcoming kosher restaurant, which fills up quickly most evenings. The menu is all milk and fish…
Gauteng
A seductive setting complete with a breezy terrace is the draw at this well-regarded joint up the top of Vilakazi St. The chef prepares a colourful…
Johannesburg
A self-described gastropub in Melville's 27 Boxes complex, the Countess is a cavernous, steampunk-style restaurant with two floors and a large patio. It's…
Johannesburg
Not your average eatery, Bambanani is a concept restaurant that caters for families. Picture this: at the back is a huge deck and garden area with a…
Johannesburg
Attached to the Wits Art Museum, this is one of the most popular cafes in Braamfontein – a slick, modern, design-led eatery with large picture windows…
Pretoria
Since 2002, stylish Carlton Café and its associated deli Delicious (you'll find it next door) have been keeping Pretorians happy with gourmet treats. It's…
Johannesburg
The best spot in Maboneng to start the day. The Israeli breakfast – omelette, toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage and cottage cheese – is the…
Johannesburg
Over in Fordsburg you’ll find the best Indian food in Jo’burg. While it's far from fancy, Bismillah is, we reckon, the pick of the lot. The menu is…
Johannesburg
Portuguese food is common in Jo'burg, but few Portuguese restaurants offer the authenticity and local charm of O' Peri Peri. Hidden in an unremarkable…
Johannesburg
This Jo'burg institution is renowned for delicious platters of shwarma (meat sliced off a spit, served in pitas with chopped tomatoes), yummy kebabs and…
Gauteng
Stavros Vladislavic, the larger-than-life patron of this place, sits by the door welcoming guests and keeping the staff on their toes as they dish out…
Johannesburg
Cremalat is a delightful Italian deli and cafe in an unlikely location: inside an industrial complex on the east side of Johannesburg. Cremalat offers a…
Pretoria
An old favourite with hungry locals, this brasserie never fails to satisfy the requirements of its loyal punters. The key to its success is an eclectic…
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