East Rand Restaurants

With subtle sophistication and an inviting, relaxed ambiance, Allora welcomes you to experience fine dining, Mediterranean style. The pastas are home-made – a great example of how Allora creates a marriage of traditional Italian cooking methods with modern techniques. A vibrant atmosphere with soft decor to put patrons at ease also blends together the best of the old with the best of the new. Allora gets the balance just right with the food, decor and the atmosphere. It presents a distinguished and refined front but with all the warmth and friendliness of a true Italian kitchen ensuring that any pretention is non-existent. Take a memorable culinary journey to the Mediterranean at Allora.

Located in Bedfordview, Allora Ristorante Classico embraces the concept of Traditional Italian village dining, with the lingering aromas of wood fired pizzas, warm décor and soothing central fountain. White table cloths contrast the warm mosaic brickwork and village elegance with an upmarket feel. The menu seduces with simplicity and flavour, marrying rustic flavours with modern culinary creations brimming with colour and taste. Allora Ristorante Classico invites dining for any occasion spread with creative cuisine and sophisticated ambiance.

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.

For delicious Brazilian food and an atmosphere to energise and leave you feeling refreshed, the Brasilian Grill Restaurant is the place to be. As a result, the atmosphere is vibrant, enhanced by live entertainment every week. The Brazilian menu proffers an array of mouth-watering fare, such as the very popular Churrasco. The versatile seating means that there is a place for every diner’s preference, including an terrace for a quieter dining spot. The wine list is well selected and priced reasonably, as are the cocktails. With friendly and attentive service, your visit to the Brasilian Grill will be one to remember!

Ciao Baby Cucina secures good Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients, well selected meats, aromatic herbs and recipes passed from generation to generation with classic Italian charm. The set menu offers hearty favourites while another brims with signature dishes, each paired and complimented by condiments and fine wine. Inviting a relaxed and informal ambiance, Ciao Baby Cucina paces the mood with modern décor, comfortable surrounds and good old Italian food.

For a stylish setting in which to enjoy superb seafood and mouth-watering grills, Fahrenheit more than provides.This upmarket, fine dining establishment skilfully manages to retain the warmth and friendliness of more informal eateries while providing a superior dining experience. This is thanks, in part, to the attentive and approachable staff who have an in-depth knowledge of the offerings and will gladly advise.The cuisine is superb and the menu is well-designed with something to suit everyone.Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill is a wonderful night out for any occasion!

Traditional décor sets the mood with red table cloths, lanterns and oriental style artwork. The menu introduces traditional Chinese styles alongside Asian delights hailing from Vietnam, Laos, Singapore and Thailand. Diverse and specialised, Fu Li Hua lays claim to being the biggest Chinese restaurant in Kempton Park. Try the sweet and sour chicken or pork, the Peking Duck, and the sizzling beef layered with spring onion and ginger served on traditional hot plate. Asian dishes such as such as the popular Vietnamese fried noodles are served with chicken, chopped vegetables and sesame seeds. The curried chicken from Laos is mouth-watering as is the Thai-style hot spicy prawns and the Thai green curry. Pop into Fu Li Hua and discover a world of authentic dishes and traditional ambiance in the bustling Emperors Palace Casino.

Relaxed and inviting, Harbour Restaurant oodles with delicious Mediterranean dishes and eastern savoury tapas dishes alongside seafood, pastas and fizzy champagne served on the deck or cosy interior. Comfortable leather sofas cradle relaxation and high standards of exquisite dining provide and interesting ambiance and dimension to dining. Savour tapas, cocktails or a slice of decadently moist cake in soothing and calming surrounds at Harbour Restaurant in Johannesburg.

Olives Bistro exudes European ambiance and tasteful décor that invites diners to curl up and relax in the warm ambiance enjoying a delicious selection of bistro and Mediterranean style cuisine. Intimate and cosy with roaring winter fireplace or alfresco on the open terrace, Olives Bistro enrobes the palate with uncomplicated flavours. Try signature dishes such as the Duck, in a creamy cherry brandy sauce, Lamb Cutlets in lemon & basil marinade, Sole fillet and Shrimp dressed in a saffron mushroom and cream sauce or succulent Ostrich fillet in red wine, wild berry and juniper sauce. Explore the enticing flavours of Moroccan Lamb Curry and Thai Chicken Curry concluded by Lindt Chocolate Orgasm – a phyllo pastry sachet with melted chocolate, served with ice ream & flambé for desert. Olives Bistro is all about enjoying good food, wine and company in a stylish and unpretentious environment that enjoys savouring high standards of quality.

The menu explodes with a variety of taste sensations that epitomise the world of Asian cuisine. Merging East with West in a multi-dimensional blend of Asian and Western grills, OYO delights patrons with lip-smacking dining options and a well thought out wine list. The eclectic décor and ambiance embraces Feng Shui rituals that exude a sensual and spiritual tone complimented by a contemporary slant. Enjoy traditional Asian cooking, dynamic and balanced, brimming with spicy, sweet and savoury flavours and Thai/Vietnamese dishes dressed in hot, spicy and delicately subtle flavours. OYO extends a mystical welcome and invites diners to experience a delicious Eastern infusion for an unforgettable dining experience.

With attention to detail and the blend of old and new, Rich Real Grill Bar wraps the palate in fine dining cuisine enhanced by elaborate chandeliers and gold mirror like ceilings. The menu blends elegance and taste with delicious morsels such as fillet on the bone, creamy camembert parcels, Carpaccio with parmesan, rocket and truffle oil and a variety of steaks dressed with a sauce of your choice sizzling and cooked to perfection. Another favoured dish is roasted lamb steak and honey, soy and ginger glazed ribs and voluptuous seafood and pasta dishes. Conclude dining with a decadent chocolate parcel – enrobed, warm and silky Lindt chocolate in a phyllo pastry shell with home-made pecan and praline ice-cream for desert. Rich Real Grill Bar consumes the senses with decadent fine dining cuisine and intimately rich surrounds, for those palates who yearn for supreme attention and elegant cuisine.

Exuding a intimate dining atmosphere, that is warm and relaxed, diners peruse hearty and fragrant South African delights from the grill buffet. The interior wraps the dining experience in cultural and ethnic colours, which ease the palate into a culinary journey. Visit The Boma and experience world class buffet dining heightened by famous shebeen beers and wines in Alberton, Johannesburg.

Dine indoors in modern and upmarket surrounds, or on the wrap-around veranda soaking up the chill, and on the deck with warmed by the wood fired pizzas oven or glistening poolside. The menu seduces with variety and taste, a all day dining atmosphere brimming with delectable continental breakfasts, a la carte and gourmet dishes. Take delight in a variety of starters such as snails baked with garlic butter and gorgonzola, nachos with guacamole and pan fried calamari. Main course offers choice of grills, deboned chicken, pastas and the Chef’s famous curries. Design your own pizzas or indulge in the menu, The Buzz Restaurant entices gourmet delights and a hive of activity for discerning diners.

This unique culinary experience transports the palate on a culinary journey using the freshest organic produce available. The a la carte menu oozes fine dining and cuisine prepared from culinary king chef Rico Carlinsky. Savour a variety of dishes indoors or alfresco with views of the pool and seamlessly manicured gardens. Or relax over a light lunch and refreshing cocktail soaking up the views. This esteemed restaurant resides in St Andrews Boutique Signature Hotel and Spa and welcomes diners to a unique culinary experience in magnificent surrounds.

A truly African experience awaits you at Tribes Restaurant.The best in steaks, venison, lamb, seafood and South African dishes, this stylish and contemporary African-themed restaurant boasts a warm welcoming and culturally rich experience every time you dine.The attention to detail in the dishes and decor alike is flawless and the service is superb. An experience to remember awaits you at Tribes restaurant at the Emperor’s Palace.