Dainfern Restaurants

Warm and inviting, the interior blends traditional with elegance in beautifully setting that oozes romantic and classic dining. The views from the villa balcony sets forth a fantasy inspired by the eloquent streets of Tuscany, the menu seduces with fine Italian cuisine and suited wines warmed by irresistible deserts. For antipasto, try the Carpaccio di Manzo - finely sliced fillet of raw beef drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with shavings of parmesan, mushroom and celery. Delectable Linguine Gamberetti is layered with queen prawns and shrimps in a spicy cream sauce and finally, the most perfect Crème caramel, a homemade classic concludes the meal. La Scala Restaurant transcends an ordinary dining experience into something beautiful and classic, with a hint of romance overlooking the streets of Tuscany.

Nestled in a bushveld estate, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Sandton, diners enjoy great food and exceptional service in placid bushveld surrounds. With meals sure to satisfy any palate and a hearty selection of delicious Italian pasta dishes, authentic Portuguese, Greek Moussaka and Lamb, tender and falling off the bone is enough to wet any appetite. EW’s @ Maritime concludes the day with great food, stunning views and exceptional service in tranquil surrounds in Chartwell.

For diners who love good Indian food, Banjaara does not disappoint. With an extensive menu, focusing mainly on North and Central Indian dishes, intricate decor and attentive service, this superb Indian restaurant provides distinctive and exotic dishes to suit every palate.

Le Soufflé is a down-to-earth, unpretentious and genuinely warm Bistro/Brasserie where you can enjoy an eclectic selection of Provincial French food.The relaxed atmosphere enhances the experience of a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner. The service is swift and efficient, without being intrusive. The decor is modest and simple, with bare brick walls and red and white checked table cloths providing a taste of traditional French eateries.The food is exquisite with an exciting and dynamic chalkboard offering seasonal dishes. The soufflés, unsurprisingly are a must-try. This bistro truly lives up to its namesake!For a casual and very satisfying dining experience, take a culinary trip to France via South Africa!

The quintessential vintage décor, richly upholstered, epitomises grand renaissance, dressed in suede chairs, vibrant red, browns, yellow and green patterns, heightened by ornate and classically inspired chandelier. Wallpaper contrasted by stark glass and metal finishes balanced by soft floor to ceiling drapes sets the tone for an impeccable fine dining experience. Enjoy a selection of international cuisine, a full sushi bar and tasty dishes brimming of the menu, diners being with starter recommendations - plump succulent mussels, delectable duck quiche and tiger prawn salad. The restaurant focuses on grills, capturing succulent steaks. Fish lovers take delight in the pan-fried salmon, complimented by well paired wine from the extensive wine list. Central Grill Cocktail House inspires opulent dining laced with classical elegance and fine grills in Fourways.

With great atmosphere, steaks, seafood and grills, and the famous Rodizio carvery, who can blame Leisure Options and FNB for voting ‘Best Dinner and Dance Venue’ and ‘Best Occasion Restaurant’ finalists to Rodizio. This bustling restaurant seduces with mouth watering delights such as the Bolinhos De Siri / Crab Cakes - native crab delicacy, seasoned, crumbed and lightly grilled and served with a home-made salsa sauce or the Carioca Prawns - grilled and topped with their signatory sauce. A visit to Rodizio would not be complete without partaking in the Meat Rodizio Carvery - A carnivorous feast of various cuts of slow roasted prime beef, fall of the bone chicken, saucy chorizo, tasty pork and the melt-in-the-mouth lamb. Using their very own in-house marinades and spices, diners indulge in unique tastes and flavours Brazilian style. The Rodizio signature dish is served with a generous helping of savoury rice, crisp potato chips and fresh seasonal vegetables. Whether daytime dining or evocative evenings filled with festivities, Rodizio teams with life and colourful cuisine, perfect for a vibrant and festive dining experience.

Welcoming a modern and contemporary feel, TSG Mediterranean Grill and Café brings together the flattering flavours of Italy with the colourful combinations of South Africa and the Mediterranean. The spacious interior lends choice to dining moods with delightful alfresco dining facilities available in the courtyard, balconies and decks. The décor pleases with chic fashioned style and a warm ambiance, perfect for relaxing and enjoying generous portions of fusion flair.

Securing a large Portuguese and Italian following and live entertainment on Thursday’s followed by Sunday’s in true continental fashion, Ciro Umberto entices with tasty delights. Try the Prosciutto di Parma - thin slices of Parma ham served on melon wedges for starters or the calamari - either grilled tubes or Cajun grilled tubes with lemon butter or fried rings with tartar sauce. Mains offer choices such as roast Lamb - with roast potatoes, vegetables and mint sauce, Circo Umberto also secures reputation for delicious pizzas in town. Dine indoors next to a winter log fire or alfresco, at this relaxed and traditional restaurant in Douglasdale.

The Doppio Zero chain goes from strength to strength and for good reason.The restaurant at Fourways features a large terrace outside which is great for al fresco dining in the daytime as well as the evening.Of course, in true Doppio Zero style, a selection of freshly baked bread and pastries are on offer, as are hearty breakfasts and light meals as part of an extensive menu.A wonderfully relaxed yet vibrant ambience adds the finishing touch to a trendy dining experience.

A truly original concept, Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky is a modern Japanese restaurant brimming with tradition as well as contemporary Japanese cuisine. With fantastic views of the Northern countryside, Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky truly reflects the real Kyoto in Japan, which offers a more tranquil surrounding compared to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo City. Kyoto @ Tokyo Sky is located on the top floor of Fourways Shopping Centre, a wonderfully scenic location to enjoy inspiring food or sip a delightful cocktail.

The comprehensive menu offers variety and versatility securing a gastronomic experience brimming with continental and Mediterranean cuisine. The décor wrapped in serpentine vines oozes exotic and colourful flanked by a jungle bar that invites jiving and live entertainment flowing with exotic and colourful cocktails. Dinner and dance sets the pace with sexy Latino sounds and a comprehensive menu alongside house specialities. Wine, beer, cocktails and music round off a perfect evening of dining and dancing in the bustling ambiance of Coco Bongo in Fourways.

Featuring grills, light meals and Island style cuisine, Cool Runnings sets the pace for a laid back vibe. With a delicious munchies menu and good Jamaican sounds, diners peruse the full restaurant menu brimming with seasonal spreads. Choose from island style curries, Jamaican Babylon Burgers; stir fries, jerk and Creole dishes as well as lots of basket dishes to share between friends. Dine in Island style vibe around a bonfire beer garden and rustic bar sampling exotic cuisine and seasonal specials at Cool Runnings in Bloubosrand.

Dine in decadence in this truly glamorous and intriguing two-level restaurant. The moment you enter Kong Roast you will understand what a difference to a dining experience the decor and layout can make. The cuisine suits the warm decor – comfort food borne of a fusion between East and West is the order of the day. The bar area is luxurious and decadent with a sleek ambiance created by stylish purple lighting, a long black leather couch, cocktails, and striking white leather bar stools. Take a walk to the opposite side for a dramtically different setting of purples and blacks. A throw back to Asian history, life-sized and grand-looking terracotta warriors stand in place watching over the diners. So for whatever you feel like, there is an area to suit at Kong Roast.

This well rounded restaurant inspires dishes well suited to western tastes alongside a comprehensive wine list. The finest Japanese dishes wrap the palate in a appetising selection of sushi, teriyaki, golden-grilled salmon and scrumptious seafood salads. The ambiance sets the mood with traditional and contemporary surrounds for an authentic dining experience at Ninjing Japanese Restaurant in Lonehill.

The intimate Thai interior flanked by a hive of activity in the open plan kitchen, allows for a theatrical display of culinary presentations prepared by expert Thai Chefs. Dressed in peachy walls, white table cloths, cane chairs and leafy Palms, Royal Thai wets the palate with aromatic aromas of lingering basil, lemongrass, galangal, sweet chilli and bamboo shoots. The menu brims with authentic Thai delights, for starters try the Starter Platter - with chicken satay, chicken spring roll, veg spring roll, corn cake, fish cakes and deep fried prawn served with peanut sauce, sweet chilli and oyster sauce. Main courses dishes vary from curries and stir fries served with a choice of jasmine rice or egg noodles to Prawn Penang curry - prawns cooked with lemongrass, garlic, shallots galangal and coconut milk. Favourites such as succulent chicken peanut butter curry and lamb red curry provide an exotic touch to the dining experience and popular dishes such as stir fry always satisfy. Variations such as spicy Lamb - cooked with green beans, garlic, basil, onion and green pepper delights with decadent tastes such as the Duck, stir fried with carrots, mushrooms green pepper and bamboo shoots or served crispy, deep fried with sweet soya sauce for pampered palates. Vegetarians are well catered for with favourites like Pad-Ba-Mee-Je - stir fried noodles with vegetables and bean curd or the vegetable green curry. Royal Thai is a gastronomic voyage of exotic Thailand, authentic and perfectly positioned dining no matter what the occasion.

Enjoy Italian, seafood, grills and Mediterranean favourites in a bustling setting with a wide variety of dishes available. Try the beef and Salmon Carpaccio for a starter, served with shavings of parmesan, mushrooms, rocket and olives, while the salmon comes with avo (when available), dill and lemon wedges. Mains entices with roasted Greek Lamb and secret mountain herbs, and for seafood lovers, the Calamari Greco. Various Pizzas such as The Don with beef strips marinated in garlic and red wine is also available concluded by decadent Tiramisu for dessert. Donatella’s unwinds the day with delightful fare and piazza dining watching the world go by.

Nominated the Peoples Choice Awards from Eat Out Magazine, Chefs in Motion inspire the art of culinary genius as creations of colour, taste and presentation are openly displayed. The buffet and a la carte menu offers starters like salmon sashimi rolls or vodka and gorgonzola snails with main dishes brimming with succulent rump and fillet steaks, seafood, line fish and pasta. Diners can soak up the surrounds over a pre dinner drink or nightcap in the waiting bar that looks out over Lonehill. Wet the appetite with culinary entertainment and delicious buffets at Chefs in Motion in Lonehill.

An endearing theme of a bygone era runs throughout this unique restaurant.Stunning attention to detail has been paid to the stunning decor, harnessing the elegance of the Byzantine era of its namesake.Upon entering, patrons go through to reception/wine room area via a sandstone staircase lined with iron balustrades. The seating is set mainly within semi-circle alcoves with a round stained-glass window. Wooden tables complement the elegant high-backed benches stylishly upholstered. The chairs stay true to the period and vary in style. A comfortable lounge area adds contemporary dimension with large comfortable and modern sofas. The beautiful surrounds are further enhanced by a view over Lonehill Lake.The food is primarily Mediterranean and created with the freshest ingredients and presented superbly.Take a step back in time to the Byzantine era at Byzance Restaurant.

Offering great variety and quality, Billy G looks upon the bustling casino floor of Monte Casino and honours with the freshest prepared ingredient and dishes that change on a daily basis. Boasting Mediterranean, African and Asian in the form of vegetarian delicacies, curries, pasta, mouth-watering salads and top quality meat, Billy G seduces with a buffet heaven and diversity of flavours. Honour the lifelong contributions of SA cuisine for lunch or dinner at this food lover’s paradise in Fourways, Monte Casino

Located in Fourways, Sandton, this steakhouse boasts black cobra polished walls and fittings, large glass doors and window, and an interior laden with heavy leather chairs, seating booths and balcony views. Peruse the extra-large steaks and full rack of ribs for larger appetites, bobotie, pies, boerewors, and chicken. Side dishes compliment succulent grills and include chips, baked potato, vegetables and onion rings with a salad buffet brimming with variety. Dessert calls for traditional Malva pudding, jelly, custard and tipsy tart. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Karoo Cattle and Land Steakhouse caters for hearty appetites.