Gauteng Restaurants

Lovingly run by a husband and wife team who specialise in homemade specialities made the Portuguese way. Tucked away in Ferndale with a loyal seafood following and homely décor, 1920 Portuguese Restaurant welcomes patrons with warm smiles, family photos dominated by football memorabilia and the lingering aroma of mouth-watering cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive; the menu brims with Portuguese delights and good selection of imported beers and wines using fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down from generations. Enjoy an array of homemade Madeiran specialties like Fejoada – a traditional pork, beef, chourico, and bean stew, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, porco com amêijoa - pork and clam casserole, tender calamari and succulent prawn rissoles. If prawns beguile, try the LM Mozambique prawns, served with a delicious homemade peri-peri and hand-cut potato chips or rice. The espetada, skewered cubes of rump steak, grilled the traditional way and served with milho frito, pan-fried squares of creamy polenta with kale, is a must-try. Tantalise the taste buds with a journey of the Portuguese islands at this homely and welcoming restaurant in Ferndale, Randburg.

Housed in a 115 year historic house, in the historical precinct of Modderfontein, this heart warming country retreat invites cosy family get-togethers, intimate dinners and languid lunches. Dine alfresco soaking up the lush park like gardens or appreciate the beauty of nature shaded by an old oak tree. Benches and umbrellas welcome relaxed outdoor lunches. The dining room is perfect for old fashioned intimacy as is the enclosed veranda for those who enjoy a little more privacy. Ideal for families, lovers and friends, dining at 33 High Street creates a memorable experience.

Realistic prices and classic cuisine ensure elected dishes fair well with local palates alongside entry level wines and starters great chorizo, tripe with beans, succulent chicken livers and milho frito. Main satisfies with well rounded grills such as chicken, tender calamari, voluptuous prawns and crayfish. Join this local haunt and discover why this classic eatery has stood the test of time.

An unpretentious family-run restaurant serving superb Portuguese cuisine, A Churrasqueira boasts an exciting menu with a wide selection of choices. An impressive wine list enhances the experience, with a brilliant selection of both South African and Portuguese wines. The interior is simple and warm, the service excellent and the prices reasonable. All in all, a wonderful place to dine in comfort.

This superb Portuguese restaurant has been running for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. Offering not only traditional Portuguese dishes, but also more unusual Mozambican cuisine, this friendly restaurant provides a memorable dining experience. Although there is no actual wine list, there is a decent selection of popular South African and Portuguese wines to choose from in a well-placed corner cabinet. The cosy, unpretentious ambience is further enhanced by Mozambican hut murals on the walls. Unique and welcoming, A Palhota provides a truly relaxed dining experience with great food, great service and a great atmosphere.

Feast in true Portuguese style at the newest addition to the incredibly successful Adega franchise. Conveniently located opposite the Collenade Centre, Adega, Montana boasts a large menu with a superb range of seafood and Portuguese dishes. The decor is striking and inviting, with warm yellow complementing a Monk theme and traditional blue and white Portuguese tiles. Book ahead to avoid missing out on a night of delicious Portuguese food and hospitality.

The delicious menu brims with high quality seafood such as voluptuous Mozambican prawns and a variety of succulent steaks, poultry and traditional dishes. The warm and inviting ambiance sets the tone for a unique Portuguese experience housed in a luxurious house in Kensington.

Enjoy delicious and tasty cuisine and a feast for the senses dining on seafood, grills and typical Portuguese dishes. With attention to detail and personal attention, diners relax in tranquil surrounds dining on mouth-watering dishes such as grilled chicken basted in finger linking peri-peri the Mozambican way, or voluptuous grilled prawns, tasty pregos, trinchados, espetadas and popular feijoada. Adeguita Portuguese Restaurant tantalises with mouth-watering tastes and flavours the true Portuguese way in a colonial setting that invites relaxation.

If traditional Spanish and Portuguese food and delightful tapas is what you’re after then Canto Latino is the place for you. Specialising in the finest Spanish and Portuguese cuisine and prices to please, it’s not a surprise that Canto Latino receives lots of support from the local community. A picturesque courtyard provides al fresco dining to please and Flamenco music adds to the authenticity of your Latin dining experience. When it comes to true Latin cuisine, Canto Latino is the genuine article.

Located in Strijdom Park, this family run business delivers consistency, personal service and excellence with each experience. Boasting outstanding Portuguese fair, such as Maderia espatada braai’s and famous prawns, chicken and tinchalo dishes, Cesco’s embraces the hearty palate with finger licking cuisine and comfortable ambiance. Alongside traditional spreads, diners enjoy daily specials, salads, light meals complimented by Portuguese wines, all in the comfort and splendour of authentic Portuguese styles.

Table spill on onto the sidewalk, inviting relaxed summer lunches and bustling evenings heightened by cool traditional Latin American and Cuban music. The menu is fun and finger licking good, traditional Portuguese entice with subtle flavours of Mediterranean which make for an diverse and exciting variety of choice. The specialties include the Mozambican Prawns, served in either king or queen size, prepared in a light peri-peri lemon sauce, served with basmati rice, simply succulently delicious. Visit Nuno’s Portuguese Restaurant to celebrate life and the joys of good food, wine and friendship on 7th Street, Melville.

For delicious food with a Portuguese flair, O’Galito is the only place to go. Patrons may enjoy their meals inside or out, upstairs or down, with plenty of seating on the bright and breezy terrace. Towards the evening, the tables are dressed up and adorned with candle burners to create a more formal look. Though primarily a seafood restaurant, O’Galito proffers an eclectic menu with choices of sushi and various specialist Portuguese dishes such as peri peri chicken, steaks, espetada and oxtail. A cooling room filled with a superb selection of wines to accompany your meal perfectly rounds off the impressive array of offerings available at O’Galito.

Sit back and soak up charming alfresco dining under shady old trees or languid seclusion on the back patio wrapped in Mediterranean feel. Inside the décor brims with nooks and crannies, perfect for whispered intimacy warmed by wood burning fireplaces and delicious food. The small bar is perfect for pre-dinner drinks or soothing nightcaps. Pecado da Gula - Sin of Gluttony wraps the palate in charming surrounds and delicious Portuguese cuisine, perfect for wining and dining.

Boasting the best seafood and prawns by diner reviews, Restaurante Parreirinha serves a big dollop of wow factor when it comes to their peri-peri sauce. Serving great food complimented by good standards and simple dishes roaring with flavour and exotic spices, this foodie establishment invites languid lunches and hearty dinners. Try flour-dusted bread rolls with deliciously white wine gravy of the mussel starter, and crisp potato crescents soaked in a moat of garlic and chilli stew. Enjoy favourites such as prawns, calamari, peri-peri chicken and prego rolls followed by to die for chocolate mousse. Restaurante Parreirinha seduces with delicious flavours and authentic cuisine, simply Portuguese.

Inspired from the breathtaking scenery of Santana, this homely island restaurant captures the imagination with the illusion of taste, smell and being on this captivating island. Dramatic murals invite a life like setting of Santana, wrapped around the walls depicting island and coastal scenes. Traditional décor brings to live the sultry summer air and cooling winter ambiance. The menu embraces the highest quality meat, fish and vegetable produce with melt-in-the mouth pleasures such as Breakfast Bruschetta Bread - toasted ciabatta wedges, with toppings of scrambled eggs, bacon or macon, haloumi cheese, tomato and toast to start the day. Enjoy a traditional dish of Souvlaki - beef fillet skewers, marinated in garlic, mint, coriander and lemon juice, served with tzatziki, salsa and pita bread for a hearty meal alongside a glass of local or imported wine. Santana Portuguese Restaurant brings to live the beautiful island setting and delicious cuisine for an unforgettable dining experience.

Enjoy discretion dining in elegant style and the magical surrounds of Vilamore; synonymous with fine dining and the best gourmet seafood dishes. The wine list boasts an impressive selection of wines, selected and chosen to compliment each meal. Whether romantic dining in one of two dining rooms, Vilamoura sets the mood for a memorable dining occasion. The décor is bold yet warm, with bright yellow walls and complimenting artwork balanced by soft wingback dining chairs and elegantly draped table cloths. Vilamoura romances and relaxes, perfect for those seeking a truly memorable dining occasion.