Johannesburg Restaurants

This restaurant exudes distinct French flair present in the stylish décor and pavement style eating approach typical of a Paris café. The menu satisfies with seasonal ingredients and decadent imported delights, infused and created with culinary flair. Transport the palate on a culinary adventure with conscious awareness on carbon footprint and eco living at Café Maude.

A gastronomic journey for the senses, Dio Bacco tends to devoted palates who enjoy good food and wine in an inviting atmosphere. Dine indoors or alfresco on the spacious terrace enrobed in a warm and cheerful ambiance dining on fusion cuisine with classic touches and contemporary twists. Boasting charitable portions, old world waiters and skilfully selected wine, Dio Bacco makes any occasion dining a memorable one.

The menu sets the mood for fusion cuisine touched with a flavour of Italian. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinners, diners enjoy the impressive location and staged interior. The lounge boasts a winter fireplace and private dining area combed with wood, travertine, glass and stainless steel interior. The furniture showcases exclusivity and stunning upholstery heightened by a handsome copper extractor hood, glistening from the open plan kitchen. Enjoy a languid breakfast, casual business lunch or intimate dinner in dramatic surrounds at the Kitchen Bar in Sandton.

March Restaurant brims with exotic tastes and elegance for a fusion dining experience second to none. Prepare to sample a delicious array of intercontinental flavours and cooking techniques surrounded by elegant décor and quirky fusion dishes. Enjoy delicious Rustic Chicken Soup - slow cooked in tomato base with baby root vegetables, smoked lentils and a hint of chilli. Try a fusion take on traditional dish such as Financial Times Fish And Chips - light and crispy beer battered Kingklip and golden fried potato chips wrapped in financial times newspaper, served with fresh chunky tartar and home-made tomato sauce. And finally, leave space for the Apple Custard Mousse Slice - a custard slice with a cinnamon tart base served with sour cherry coulis and cranberry jelly. Enjoy a sensual dining experience whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner at March Restaurant in Melrose North.

The warmth and flowing music wets the appetite with lingering aromas. Sophisticated selections of decadent Belgium cuisine grace the menu complimented by an enormous selection of South African and French wines. The menu spills with exciting dishes such as of foie gras au pomme, truffle-stuffed mousseline and duchesse potatoes. The Liège waffles with speculaas and almond tuile biscuits satisfy the most discerning palates as does the char-grilled, ginger-marinated kebabs. Mouna is refined dining experience that embraces retro chic ambiance and splendid seduction of Belgian cuisine.

Exuding a Hollywood style ambiance with rich gold décor, Perspex encased chandeliers and silver dining chairs that set the tone for decadence, The Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Restaurant inspires glamour. The menu transcends the dining experience with delicious gourmet designer burgers, and Springbok shanks, slow roasted in spicy yoghurt, served with Malay prune rice. Chef’s specialities lean towards dishes such as the Marakesh Express - a three-way Moroccan cheese starter served with fresh melon and preserves. The extensive main course menu brims with delights such as beef, lamb, ostrich, chicken, fish and legendary vegetarian burgers notarized to be the best in Jozi. A quirky take on pork dishes such as the winter favourite ‘Save my bacon!’ comprises of rib-sticking pork rashers slow-cooked in a rich black bean sherry paste, served with jasmine rice and pickled cucumber. Round off a sumptuous meal with a decadent Sweet Fudgenator – hot fudge pudding oozing with fudge cream or the warming Lindt-2-Rumba - an infusion of dark rum and Kahlua Lindt tiramisu served with vanilla bean ice-cream. Located on the first floor, in the upmarket and fashionable Melrose Arch, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Restaurant excites delights and satisfies palates with decadent cuisine and posh surrounds.

Located in the heart of Melville, this stylish and chilled space serves as a convenient spot for late diners and cocktail swaggers. The menu offers tasty meals and vibrant atmosphere scattered with large comfortable sofas and arty walls dressed in red palates. Homely and comfortable, Six Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is the perfect spot for late night dining and trendy cocktails.

A vintage gem, The Attic offers unpretentious dining in eclectic surrounds that invite enjoyment and savouring of food. The décor is a mixture of vintage glamour, dressed in warm earthy tones and mismatched furniture. Solid wood tables exude rustic elegance paired with antique chairs. Paintings grace the vintage toile paper, perfectly balanced to reflect the exquisite antique gold mirror and beaded chandelier. Exposed rafters and open flame chimney fire add warmth to winter evenings and summer invites languid cocktails sprawled over a Victorian velvet chaise longue. The deck opens welcomes summer and buzzes with activity as colourful cocktails swag their scarlet colours to funky tunes and the rhythm of dancing feet. The menu embraces fusion dining with exemplary signature dishes. Boasting seasonal creations using only free range, organic where possible and sustainable sources, diners relax and unwind in vintage surrounds sampling mouth-watering cuisine. Meticulously matched beer and wine compliment dishes such as Duck, Ginger and Hoisin Spring Rolls, Mozambiquan Crab Fettuccine with Coriander, Chilli and Lime, Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Pancetta and Asparagus, and Belgian Hot Chocolate Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice-cream. The Attic is a fusion for the senses wrapped in vintage glamour and unpretentious surrounds perfect for relaxing and enjoying a decadent meal.

In the trendy suburb of Kensington is The Bell Pepper. A stylish but relaxed restaurant serving an eclectic mix of cuisines in a creatively designed setting.The Bell Pepper cannot be put in a category. The menu combines traditional and modern European with local dishes. There are also a range of specials which change on a regular basis, keeping the options fresh and dynamic, just like the restaurant itself!The exquisite decor creates a wonderfully upmarket yet relaxed ambiance. The style is simple, with stunning adornments such as original artworks, hanging lanterns and warm tones.The Bell Pepper fuses old with new in both style and cuisine to create a superb dining experience.

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.

It’s the attention to detail that makes The Terrace at Fairlawns the place to escape to for a few hours in comfortable elegance.Soft music, delicately lit tables, beautiful decor inspired by Italy, glorious chandeliers, gorgeous linen, crockery and silverware all come together in perfect harmony to create surroundings you won’t want to leave. Open terraces overlooking open lawns and trees will bestow a glorious sense of escapism – you’ll forget that you’re still in Joburg! There is outdoor seating for that truly ‘ in the country’ feel.In the evenings, The Terrace becomes a cosy yet elegant place to dine, with beautiful chandeliers, candle light and white leather furniture. For the colder nights, patrons can sit around an inviting fireplace while sipping on one of the fine wines from the award-winning wine list.You can choose from the international menu, full of the most exciting dishes made with the freshest local ingredients or have your own personalised creation made with the expert skills of the talented chefs.Wine lovers can choose from a wine list that has won over 10 platinum Diners Club awards and be assured that every bottle is exquisite.With everything that The Terrace at Fairlawns has to offer, it’s no wonder that bookings are essential!