Gauteng Restaurants

Located on Church Square, Café Riche lures in visitors with their freshly baked pastries, baguettes and croissants – baked in the early hours of the morning till late in the evening. Loyal locals and famous visitors such as Thabu Mbeki and Steve Hofmeyer frequently visit, alongside tourists. The menu offers Mediterranean flavours blended into a bistro setting, perfect for lunch or a light meal. Fresh salads and daily specials can be enjoyed along stern favourites such as Mediterranean Fussily Pasta with Tabouleh style vegetables. Café Riche makes an ideal before or after theatre venue, and entices warm summer days with their famous Belgian beers.

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.

Parker’s Grill, come as you are, welcomes with smiling faces and familiar smiles that sets the mood for a peaceful intimate dinner at reasonable prices. The menu brims with a variety of European dishes, many of which hold a loyal following. From Eisbeins with saukraut, to mixed sausage platters, Kassler Rib and oxtail, Parker’s Grill knows how to satisfy with international flavours. Starters entice with half-dozen snails saturated in cheesy garlic and butter sauce, grilled calamari, springbok Carpaccio and mussels. Or try the thick green pea soup with pork. The giant blackboard proudly displays delicious specials such as grilled Canadian salmon, warthog shank with paprika sauce and red cabbage and osso bucco. The extensive menu delights with pizza and pasta dishes and surprisingly popular Indian creations such as Chicken Korma, breyani and enticing selections of fish, poultry and meat creations. Dessert tempts with chacha pudding sinfully layered with peppermint crisp biscuit, caramel and whipped cream or a traditional Apfelstrudel decorated with a dollop of cream or ice cream. Enjoy a glass of wine from the extensive wine list alongside a delicious meal and warm hospitality at Parker’s Grill.

Pigalle at Melrose Arch maintains the fantastic reputation that this chain of unique and stylish restaurants has built. The design and décor is something to behold at Pigalle, Melrose Arch. With a striking entrance, luxurious suede chairs, gold and chocolate colours, you can be assured of an awe-inspiring environment in which to relax and enjoy yourself. The spacious bar in this first floor restaurant overlooks the Piazza as well as the rest of the of the restaurant. While dining you can behold the eye-catching glass-encased wine cellar and choose wine from the top estates in the country. Pigalle delivers a top-notch dining experience every time.

Enjoy a feast for the senses with a special take on traditional dishes soothed by the sultry sounds of Jazz. The casual and chic setting sets the tone for euro fusion dining, where European influences embrace modern flair, great service and mouth-watering food. The menu wets the appetite with choices such as the Steak Tartare - fillet with egg, onion, garlic, anchovies, parsley, capers and cognac for starters, followed by either Olive Fillet - stuffed with capers, olives, basil pesto and mushrooms, roasted and served with roasted tomato, veggies and potatoes or Rosemary Chicken - de-boned thighs grilled with rosemary and served with roasted veggies and potatoes. For a more authentic dish, try the Paella - traditional Spanish seafood rice with mussels, chourico, calamari, peppers, baby tomatoes and peas concluded by a Pavlova Berries and Cream. Salsa invites diners to soak up the Latino spirit alongside delicious food and good wine for a Euro fusion dining experience.

Located in the Protea Hotel Wanderer, The Big Apple Restaurant sets the standard for 4 star service and tranquillity. Exuding an idyllic ambiance and upmarket theme, the décor invokes Feng Shui trends balanced with harmonious colours and sexy designs. From delicious sunrise buffets, to causal lunches and vogue dinners, the ultimate hotel experience sizzles with cooling summer cocktails and abundance of dishes perfect for exquisite dining. Begin the day with a sunrise buffet breakfast, available daily, brimming with fruity yoghurts, freshly sliced fruit and melons and a range of delectable pastries as well as a hot buffet. The a la carte menu entices with starters of black mushrooms with spinach, feta and basil followed by main of brandy flamed grilled beef fillet mignons with mushroom and glazed shallots topped by a vanilla seed panna cotta desert. Enjoy mouth-watering cuisine and Feng Shui surrounds at The Big Apple Restaurant, located in the bustling Sandton business hub.

The Good Life is nestled in the Southdowns Shopping Centre and boasts a great menu and pleasing wine list. Expect friendly and efficient service when visiting and a range of contintenal delights, deli offerings and buffets suited for a lighthearted meal. The modern décor is soothed by friendly music and infused by photos that adorn the walls. The menu proffers choices such as grilled chicken breast fillets topped with Napolitana sauce, calamata olives and feta cheese. Start the day with a breakfast such as the wholesome salmon eggs Benedict or for the something more indulgent order pancakes with spicy banana and nuts or a smoothie.

Housed inside the Hilton Sandton Hotel, famous for enticing menu selections and service, Tradewinds Restaurant sets the tone for innovation and creativity for a memorable dining experience. The a la carte menu secures delights such as Beef Carpaccio - served with rocket, drizzled with lemon and olive oil, topped with marinated mushrooms and parmesan shavings for starters. Ostrich Fillet Tournedos - served with basmati rice and wild mushroom sauce for mains and devilish apple crumble, warm and delicious with a dollop of crème Anglaise. Enjoy multi-themed buffets, a la carte dining and sensual sushi’s at Tradewind Restaurant in Sandton. Bookings are essential.

Discerning palate take delight in unusual taste sensations as exciting flavours from Africa and Asia are fused with continental genius. Appetizing meats, seafood and the freshest greens hail from wholesome home-grown creations. Housed inside the 4 star Mapungubwe Hotel, Twist Restaurant eases the palate with a trendy surrounds and delectable flavours.