South Africa Restaurants

Located on the ground level of the Hollow on the Square, Amici Restaurant exudes a street café ambiance enjoyed at leisure over breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect authentic Italian dining and some of the best-handpicked wines alongside daily chef’s specials. Sit outside enjoying a buffet style breakfast or languid a la carte lunch or dinner at Amici Restaurant.

Experience the best cuisine that Turkey has to offer at Anatoli. Be greeted warmly by attentive staff and seated in an intriguing Victorian warehouse, built in 1904. Freshly baked flat breads accompany traditional meze, presented in equally traditional oversized trays. The knowledgeable waiters will enthusiastically take diners through all of the meze available. There is something to suit every palate at Anatoli due to the variety that characterises Turkish cuisine. Experience a memorable culinary journey through Turkey care of Anatoli at Green Point.

From handcrafted artisan beers to cheese and organic olives, &Union favours artisan. Enjoy beers dating back to the middle ages, cheeses aged the artisan way and a spread of delicious locally produced food that made this distinct experience one of nostalgia and purity.

Located in the bustling Cape Quarter is Andiamo. A trendy but traditional Italian restaurant and deli and a popular venue providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The food is uncomplicated, harnessing the best that Italian cuisine has to offer from colourful salads to pasta and meat dishes. The deli is not to be missed, with more than 2000 local and imported options to select from. With lots of outside seating, protected from the elements or cosy inside tables, Andiamo is a brilliant place to while away some hours with good friends and good food.

Years of experience make this friendly eatery a great place for traditional Italian food. The finest Italian herbs are used to create the tastiest dishes care of the passionate and dedicated team behind the scenes. Popular options are the Calamari Siciliani starter and the baby Peri Peri Chicken. A relaxed atmosphere along with delicious food and beautiful views ensures that a visit to this vibrant restaurant will be a most enjoyable one.

Superb Italian food and hospitality await you at Angelo’s.This friendly spot in trendy Umhlanga serves delicious Italian creations such as carpaccio, lasagne and crispy pizzas. A modest wine list proffers some popular bottles for a fitting accompaniment.The decor stays true to the trattoria style with red and white checked table cloths and the dining area opens out onto a piazza for a spacious and bright dining setting.A helpful and lively team makes every diner feel truly valued in this vibrant Umhlanga spot!

Perched next a canal that runs through the town of Heidelberg, Ann De Kanel Restaurant draws out the day with wonderful food, personal service and the best coffees straight from the house of coffees. Delight in the velvety explosion of freshly baked cheesecake, homemade lunches and delicious juicy steaks. Whether indulging in sweet delights or filling up on a hearty snack, Ann De Kanel will warm your taste buds in a cosy laid back atmosphere.

Bringing a taste of Europe to South Africa, Annica’s Deli offers choice selections to suit every palate. A wonderful selection of French and South African wines are on offer as well as an extensive cocktail menu. The decor is striking and simple with black and white floor tiles to catch the eye. With wonderful views over Sandton, Annica’s Deli is a wonderful way to while away some time.

Residing in the Michelangelo Towers; an African icon, Annica’s deli graces the palate with an extensive menu and 3-course dinner menu brimming with game, light meals and succulent seafood. Vegetarians enjoy sexy salads and Italian dishes with an array of open sandwiches to satisfy any hunger. The menu entices with starters of Salmon Carpaccio, marinated in fennel-seeds and sweet soya sauce reduction, served with wasabi-mayo, pickled ginger and horseradish. Main courses such as the fillet Chateaubriand layered with a brandy mushroom sauce delights diners concluded by a coconut and sesame ice-cream sandwich served with tropical fruit carpaccio. Annica’s Deli boasts a stylish and cosy atmosphere with beautiful views of Sandton and European tastes.

Take a helping of warm and cosy for ambience with a dollop of comfort food and one is sure to be having a traditional South African meal at Annie se Kombuis. Located on the west coast of the Western Cape, this Hermanus eatery is firm favourite with visitors all year round. Annie’s is all about traditional South African food. With an outstanding range of venison fillets to the likes of Kudu, Eland, Oryx (Gemsbok), Springbok and Ostrich the menu has exotic appeal. The traditional fare is all the favourites prepared the old fashioned way: Bobotie, Smoorsnoek and Waterblommetjies and many other pies and offal dishes. The Oxtail remains a popular choice. For those that believe in pudding (and rightly so) there’s sweet custard, Malva pudding and Cape Brandy Pudding – hard to resist! The wine list supports local wine producers of the Overberg region. With a great selection on offer, wine lovers will not be disappointed. Annie’s also hosts popular music evenings as entertainment for visitors to the sea-side town and locals alike.

Not only does Antonio's make the best pizzas and pastas, they also serve a wide variety of seafood and meaty dishes. Situated right on the water's edge in a private marina, the atmosphere is cosy and laid-back. Enjoy the warm welcome, kick back and tuck into some comfort food while you take in the spectacular views across the Harbour.

Authentic Italian cuisine is the order of the day with everything and anything ranging from pastas, pizzas and decadent range of pure Italian ice cream. The pizza boasts an exclusive combination of flavours and naturally fermented dough and ice cream with 22 different flavours. This bright, cheery and light café makes for an ideal stopover for lunch and dinner, anytime of the day, except Sunday.

Located in Eden Bay shopping centre, Aomori Japanese Restaurant is rated by some as the best sushi in Cape Town. The menu favours the tastes of Japan and offers grills, sushi and Asian delicacies enjoyed with pleasant views of the ocean and Table Mountain. Relax on the beach and order some sushi from the mobile waitress, soak up the sun, sea and tranquil surrounds enjoying succulent sushi from Aomori in Big Bay, Bloubergstrand.

Apprentice Restaurant, formally known as L’Olive, situated on Stellenbosch’s bustling Andringa Street, is a sought after dining establishment. Home to the Culinary Institute, this restaurant offers food that appeals to the senses. The restaurant is training school for students who have chosen cooking as a career, but patrons would be far off the mark to expect anything less than being plated up food of exceptional quality. Not only is breakfast, lunch and dinner served in style, the décor of the eatery is bright and inviting in a relaxed upmarket manner, however, the best seats remain out of house on the pavement, where guests can soak up the Stellenbosch vibe. The dinner menu is offers a selection of meat dishes from Lamb Rump, Kudu Loin to Quail. Desserts are wickedly decadent with impossible to resist choices like Chocolate Marble Pavlova and Tiramisu with Rum and Espresso. Since the restaurant is a learning arena, the menu also has a glossary of terms (in case the menu is all French to you).

For the finest seafood in a luxurious three-level surrounding, Aqua at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom doesn’t disappoint. A focal point of a large cylindrical fish tank sets the aquatic tone of the decor and provides a centre piece for the teppanyaki tables, the sushi bar and an a la carte section. The sunken cocktail bar is a particularly nice feature. With brilliant views of the Sibaya gardens and dinner and dancing on Saturday nights, Aqua is the place to be for whatever you want of a glitzy night out.

Flanked by a 20 liter salt water fish tank, Aqua sets the mood with pleasant alfresco dining serving old favourites like calamari and haloumi to popular Mediterranean platters brimming with dolmades, pita, haloumi, meatballs and many more. Share a platter sample a mixture of calamari, line fish, mussels with a creamy sauce and lemon grilled prawns For the meat lovers, try the sizzling the Lamb Cutlets served with pita bread, tzatziki, fries and salad rounding of your Greek experience with a traditional dessert Ekmek - baked phyllo pastry topped with custard and finished with a sweetened cream, roasted almonds and a cherry.

Charming and bright, this warm and friendly establishment provides the perfect setting for unwinding and dining. Enjoy morsels of delight such as onion soup loaded with fresh thyme, rump strips and salads straight out of the garden dressed in buttermilk and Parmesan dressing. Savour this with an oven hot seed loaf and beef fillet sushi dusted with oregano, Parmesan, orange zest and a splash of raspberry vinegar. Unwind and absorb the contented chatter over breakfast or lunch at Aquila Corner in Queenswood.

Situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, Areena Quays is the ideal setting for languid lunches and tranquil surrounds. Dine alfresco beneath a majestic wild Fig Tree soaking up tranquil surrounds and picturesque setting sampling buffet and a la carte menu. The sundeck secures unsurpassed views and fiery sunsets perfect for sundowners and alfresco dining. Open from Wed – Sun Areena Quays Restaurant escapes the senses to a la carte in the wilderness.

Aristata Restaurant forms part of the Protea Hotel in Technopark Stellenbosch. Expect a full buffet breakfast menu as well as menus for lunch and dinner. Much can be said of the restaurant’s scenic location. It commands splendid views of the picturesque surroundings and has an outdoor deck for sipping sundowners and taking early evening meals. A range of snacks and light meals are also served throughout the day. For those that require some formality, the indoor dining area calls for a smarter dress code in its subtle, yet sophisticated setting. With a menu that offers traditional South African fare, guests can enjoy the overall experience of Aristata. Diners may round off their meal with the best of wine that is sourced locally. The restaurant also makes for an ideal venue, be it for a wedding or a corporate function.

Experience Austrian hospitality at Armourer’s Place. This truly unique family-run venue offers the best of Austrian cuisine and entertainment. The staff at this warm and welcoming a la carte restaurant are attentive and friendly and will gladly take diners through the wide selection of offerings. A cosy fireplace is the perfect setting for a glass of Gluhvein and good company. As well as the main dining area, there is the ‘Kaiser Stuber’ which showcases Austria’s intriguing heritage. Experience the heart of Austria at Armourer’s Place.

Arnold's is a cosy but vibey restaurant in Cape Town's City Bowl.Famous for their Early Bird Breakfast as well as lunch specials and game dishes like crocodile ribs, warthog ribs, oryx steaks and great salads. Enjoy happy hour while you take in the mountain views (from 4.30 pm for 2 hours every day) or treat yourself to the best cheese cake!Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 6.45am to late (8am Saturday & Sunday), outside dining till 10pm.

Art Lovers is an outstanding restaurant and sublime companion to the art gallery in Parys. Their chef, Hugo van Niekerk, trained and qualified as Head Chef at the world renowned "Haute Cabriere" Cellar Restaurant. Hugo delights in tempting visitors with delicious cuisine that is reminiscent of French-African and traditional South African fare at its best. Coupled with one of the finest wine collections, patrons can enjoy an experience of wining and dining which rivals some of the top establishments in the country.

Artist’s Café in Clarens is located at the Windmill Center on Clarens Square, flanked by majestic views of the mountains. This daytime culinary retreat offers a varied selection of light meals, famous country pancakes, sweet or savory and scrumptious breakfasts, grills and platters. Compliment a aromatic coffee with a captivating slice of cake. Put up your feet, relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air chilled by mellow music and splashes of colorful artwork displayed by local artists. Kiddies can revel on the shady playground enjoying a delicious kiddies menu.

The Arts Cafe provides a unique dining experience with a twist of creativity! Light, healthy meals such as wraps, frittatas and a range of vegetarian fare make up just some of the offerings at this trendy spot in Glenwood. An al fresco setting allows for tranquil dining under the shade of trees and an artistic interior showcases some intriguing art from the local area and further afield. A friendly and welcoming team ensure sure that every diner is well tended to and happy, making this an endearing and enjoyable spot to spend some time.

Housed inside a cosy Edwardian terraced house, As Greek as it Gets flaunts dainty chandeliers, pleasant surrounds and well chosen ingredients, simply prepared, brimming with flavour. These light modern touches infuse classic flavours such as saganaki - grilled feta with sour cherries or fall of the bone lamb shanks marinated in white wine, cooked in tomato sauce. Desert requires a meal of its own as simply decadent baklava with apricot, cinnamon and orange jus, or a chocolate mousse flavoured with toasted almonds, amaretto and cream grace the menu. Visit As Greek as it Gets for an indulging and unpretentious dining experience.

A relaxed and languid setting, Ashley’s Continental Café relaxes the palate in bistro dining with a contemporary twist. The excellent menu offers light lunches, gourmet sandwiches and crispy salads freshly prepared in a subtropical setting. For a wholesome and healthy option, savour an open gourmet sandwich with either cheese or meat and lovely local fare like avocados, nuts, peppadews and chillies. The pepper-crusted fillet is a popular main course as is the fish and chips, both served with salad. Ashley’s serves sumptuous breakfasts including eggs benedict served with either spinach or ham and an open-baked frittata.

Ashton's Restaurant offers fine dining cuisine in an elegant and relaxing environment. Whether you choose to dine Al Fresco on the terrace overlooking beautifully manicured gardens or prefer the cosy setting of their wood panelled dining room, Ashton's menu promises to deliver the freshest South African ingredients in an array of innovative dishes and award winning wine list. Ashton's is all about the dining experience and guests are encouraged to relax in the cigar library for a pre-dinner drink or nightcap to enjoy their collection of single malt whiskeys and fine cigars. Need to know? Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ashton's is also available for intimate dinner parties and private functions, or simply stop by for a leisurely afternoon tea. Children are most welcome.

Located in Greenways five start boutique hotel, Ashtons restaurant offers innovative dining in beautiful cosy wood panelled dining room or al-fresco on the veranda overlooking elegantly manicured gardens. Serving only the freshest South African ingredients from the stylish and internationally standard kitchen, Ashtons revitalises the fine dining experience with affordable prices, while retaining the elegant allure of five star boutique dining.

Enjoy a fine dining experience to remember at Ashton’s restaurant at Greeways Hotel.This decadent restaurant offers a tranquil and relaxing space to forget the stresses of the day and savour sumptuous cuisine as you’re pampered with impeccable service.On warm days, diners may sit outside on the spacious terrace whilst looking out over pretty gardens. When the weather is colder, the wood-panelled dining room provides a warm and inviting venue for luxurious dining.With a menu incorporating the freshest and finest ingredients in a superb selection of creative dishes, a trip to Ashton’s at Greenways Hotel will be one to repeat!

Located in the Tygervalley Waterfront, Asian Asia’s prime lakeside location makes an ideal setting dining alfresco on the water’s edge. The interior remains cosy and intimate, perfect for a romantic dinner. A variety of Asian food spills off the menu offering Chinese, Japanese and Thai with plenty of seafood and vegetarian options too. Begin with a hot starter and selection of tempura, dim sum, spring rolls and soups. Main course dishes range from chicken or seafood teppanyaki and classic Asian dishes such as sizzling beef on a hot plate and crispy duck, including seafood combos and myriad of noodle dishes. Dine overlooking the lake or treat someone special to a romantic dinner at Asian Asia, Tigervalley.

In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka. The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds. Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.

Assaggi is a truly authentic Italian restaurant that would have you believe that you are in the heart of Italy. Chef patron Luciana, believes that using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality, and being actively involved in all aspects of the food preparations is the secret to Assaggi’s success, as can be attested by the crowds of regulars the frequent this Johannesburg eatery. The menu is simple and un-pretentious with traditional home cooked goodness.

Along Chapman’s Peak’s curves and bends, out of sight and nestled in secluded splendor, the Atlantic Restaurant wines and dines in what is arguably the most beautiful location in Cape Town. Resting in the lush Milkwood forest, with views spanning across Hout Bay, the ocean and Sentinel Peak, diners soak up the tranquil atmosphere soothed by lapping waves and seasonal breaching Whales. The décor whispers elegance and sumptuous luxury, set in the natural wonders of land and sea. The menu pamper with a myriad of dishes such as ratatouille with buffalo mozzarella and pesto, roasted pepper soup that captures every spice and flavour, and a blissful yellowtail with leek cream sauce. Atlantic Restaurant captures the beauty, elegance and un-spoilt setting that will make dining at this establishment an unforgettable experience.

Auberge Michel has built a solid reputation for the finest French cuisine and the best quality service, providing superb dining experiences since 2004.Unsurprisingly, Aurberge Michel has garnered many well-deserved accolades such as being named South Africa’s first five-star establishment as awarded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. Auberge Michel was also the only restaurant to be voted in the top 10 of restaurants in JHB by Wine Magazine, Eat Out, Diner’s Club and Business Day – in the same year!With such a prestigious background, superior service, fine food and a beautifully stylish setting, it’s no wonder that Auberge Michel is a popular spot for politicians, celebrities and top businessmen.For fine French dining in a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere, make a reservation for Auberge Michel.

Experience wonderful fine dining in a superbly relaxed atmosphere at Aubergine. A well-planned menu proffering continental cuisine with an Asian twist here provides wonderful options to suit every palate. Prepared with skill and care, the creations are prepared using only the freshest South African produce. Game and seafood are particularly popular, as are the vegetarian dishes for the non-meat eaters. A vast wine list provides options for a perfect accompaniment for every meal. As well as local wines from many regions spanning South Africa, there are also international options. A warm and welcoming atmosphere ensures a satisfying dining experience to remember.

This fine bistro restaurant boasts rare classic dishes reflecting various influences from around the globe. Gracing an elegant ambience bursting with a fusion of flavours, Aubergine and Andreotti’s offer bistro dining at its best. The décor embraces a contemporary setting perfect for languid lunches and decadently elegant dinners.

For fine dining in elegant surroundings, Audacia Manor does not disappoint.Luxurious decor and a layout that accommodates any preference are a few of the features that put this popular venue a cut above the rest.Enjoy formal and sophisticated dining in the elegant dining room or laze around the pool or on the spacious verandah if a more casual settings is what you’re after.The elevated setting overlooking beautiful gardens makes for a wonderfully tranquil environment in which to enjoy delectable food and great company.Spend a few hours out of the rat race at Audacia Manor.

Housed in the Autumn Guest House, Autumn Breath bistro and coffee shop relaxes the palate with tasty light meals over breakfast and lunch or delicious cakes enjoyed with a cup of aromatic coffee. Relax in peaceful surrounds savouring blissful simplicity at Autumn Breath in Graskop.

For a place to unwind and forget the worries of everyday life, try Avanti Italian Restaurant.The friendly and welcoming staff make a point of ensuring that every patron feels as welcome as they truly are. Guests are invited to stay as long as they like, with no tight table schedules to interrupt a relaxing time spent enjoying great company and great food.A tranquil setting, overlooking the water, Avanti provides delicious Italian dishes created with passion and dedication. Homemade deli products are a unique feature of this must-try eatery. Downstairs, patrons can enjoy a superb food and wine experience and more intimate dining. Avanti takes pride in being able to offer the finest selection of South Africa’s best wines.Make yourself at home and relax at Avanti.

Set in a beautiful avocado-coloured Victorian house, Avocado Restaurant proffers the perfect winter setting and refreshing summer ambiance over breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu caters with a wide range of comfort food and a well-chosen wine list served by friendly attentive staff. The welcoming venue extends a child friendly setting and makes an ideal setting for languid lunches on the wide wrap around veranda or nestled in the lovely alfresco garden. Winter seeks comfort, warmth and cosiness curled up next to a crackling wood burning fire on comfortable sofas soaking up the homely ambiance.