Gauteng Central Restaurants

A noted institution in Melville that brims with wholesome meals and delicious bakery, Café de la Crème sets a home away from home ambiance dressed in ornate pressed chandeliers, old fashioned stripes and flowing character. Enjoy freshly baked cakes, pastries, biscuits and bread throughout the day or a scrumptious toasted sandwich with chips or salad. Daily specials include fish and chips, chicken a la king and lamb chops. Main course delights with Lamb shank, traditional Greek moussaka and the rare roast fillet with three sauces. Desert seduces with sinful treats such as bee sting, baklava, brandy balls, pigs ears and petite fours to mention a few. Enjoy substantial breakfasts, legendary lunches and dinners alongside decadent treats at Café de la Crème in Melville.

With a well-earned loyal following of regulars, Europa is the place to be seen whether it's for a good breakfast to start the day, a delicious dinner enjoyed with friends or just that quick coffee fix. Europa goes to great lengths to provide only the best Italian and Continental cuisine, with the highest quality ingredients. Exceptional imported coffees and hard-to-find provisions from Europe give this trendy spot the edge over other coffee shops and restaurants as well as the vibrant yet casual atmosphere. The décor is carefully chosen, using only warm, inviting colours and materials, creating perfect harmony between style and comfort. Placing the utmost importance on ensuring that patrons feel comfortable, this bistro-come-restaurant is a relaxing place to spend time with family and friends.

This bustling slice of heaven is situated in the heart of Rivonia brimming with the most scrumptious treats for breakfast, brunch and lunch. From freshly baked breakfast delights such a crispy warm croissants, moist muffins, melt-in-the-mouth pastries to tempting light meals. Start the day with an Indulge Hot Breakfast - crispy bacon, two fried eggs, grilled tomato, sausage, sautéed mushrooms, golden potato wedges, and toast, served with preserves and cheese. For lunch try a hearty pie - crammed full of tasty fillings with a golden brown crispy pastry, served with potato wedges and a choice of one deli salad or a fresh Sensational Salad tossed with baby lettuce leaves, fresh rocket, Rosa tomatoes, baby cucumber, sweet red and yellow peppers topped with a balsamic glaze dressing, served with freshly baked bread Indulge decadent dining and boutique confectionary oozes decadence and indulgence, brimming with master craftsman delights and light meals, perfect for those days where nothing else will satisfy your craving.

Take fast but high quality coffee, combine it with the freshest, healthiest ready-made food and you have Lulu's.The only difference here is the atmosphere. The food may be ready made on site and the coffee may come quickly, but the moment you set foot inside the doors, the mad rush of the rat race is left behind you. The homely and relaxed ambience makes for a charming light dining experience. Or, if you must stay in that 'rat race' frame of mind, you can just grab and go, assured that what you are grabbing is of the highest quality.Lulu's is the place to enjoy healthy, natural food such as gourmet sandwiches, bagels, croissants, wraps and salads.For those who need that sweet tooth fix, Lulu's provides a mouth-watering array of confectionary such as brownies, giant choc-chip cookies and muffins.With a loyalty program to reward your coffee cravings, you will want to return again and again to this trendy spot.Opening hoursMonday-Friday 6am - 6pmSaturday 7am - 5pmSunday 7am - 2pm

Brimming with sweet beauty and quality, and the linger aroma of baked goods that seduce the senses, diners give into this little peace of heaven sampling decadent pastries and languid delights. Boasting seasonal produce and quality ingredients, their philosophy holds true to slow flood enjoyed languidly and sinfully as we devour every mouthful. Conveniently located in Parktown North, pop in Moema’s for your daily dose of pure indulgence.

Brimming with cakes, cupcakes, tarts, deserts and just about anything else that could sway you from your diet, this warm and gorgeous boutique is slice of decadent heaven on a plate. From baked delights to scrumptious meals and sinful desert tastings every month, who needs an excuse to indulge, just pop into Scrumptious: Patisserie and Food Studio when the sugar fairy tempts you.

This is the place to be seen where wholesome meals brim with nutrients and a kaleidoscope of colours tempt the palate. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner dining on food that is safe, lovingly prepared and created with integrity and care for our planet. Delicious and exciting, the menu offers endless variety to diners who enjoy healthy choices and good nutrition complimented by fresh and healthy juices. The Greenside Café, nestled in the heart of Greenside, sets the trend as an exciting alternative to dining and hums with vegetarian and vegan popularity.

Located in the peaceful surroundings of Norscot Manor, The Secret Garden Restaurant really lives up to its name. Offering a haven away from the busy shops and crowds, The Secret Garden is a superb place for family meals, hearty Sunday lunches or relaxing afternoon teas. A terrace providing gorgeous views of lush lawns bestows a real sense of calm on patrons who really want to escape the rat race of life in busy and bustling Joburg. Kids will be in their element with a dedicated play area and an expertly designed childrens menu for when they’ve built up a healthy appetite from playing soccer and jumping on the inflatable castle. The epitome of escapism and tranquillity, a visit to The Secret Garden will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to face the world again.