Melville Mediterranean restaurant
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Melville Long tables scattered throughout set off interesting varieties of paintings with a designated children’s area, thoughtfully designed to incorporate busy little minds for much needed relaxation for parents.
Boasting a three level story, multi coloured climbing frame, a games room and designated play area with seating for child minders, Bambanani keeps little minds busy and well fed with delightful kiddies favourites.
The menu excites the traditional favourites such as macaroni and cheese and fish fingers and mash to mention a few.
Adults indulge and extensive menu boasting Mediterranean cuisine and tasty tapas such as beef Carpaccio with celery, parmigiano shavings and a lemon dressing or grilled aubergines marinated in olive oil, garlic and parsley. For seafood delights try the prawns with chilli, coriander and lime butter.
More substantial meals are on offer such as beef or veggie burgers with red onions and frites or a salad. Fillet steak, pork ribs and grilled whole baby chicken with peri-peri sauce.
Melville Coffee Shop restaurant
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Melville 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.
Melville Italian restaurant
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Melville This attractive restaurant boasts an interesting interior; the distressed walls compliment the beautiful pressed ceiling and original wooden floors that exude a warm Tuscan feel.
Dine alfresco on the elevated terrace wrapped in stylish wrought irons railings ejoying a hearty breakfast or languid lunch, and by night enrobed in romance, the terrace seduces with dimly lit lanterns.
The menu oozes Italian country style, with starter of roasted butternut and gorgonzola pot - butternut with sage, gorgonzola and black mushroom served in a puff pastry pot.
For seafood lovers, try the calamari stuffed with a spicy combination of braised lemon, tomato and risotto rice. Traditional Italian starters, try the Anti Pasti platter available in both meat and vegetarian options.
Main course calls for the Pork a la Milanese (crumbed pork chops with mash) or a famous Café Picobella pizza, baked in a very stylish mosaic clad pizza oven.
Conclude the meal with a Tiramisu or the Polenta Orange Cake highly recommended for dessert.
Café Picobella Trattoria is a truly memorable dining experience in relaxed surrounds perfecting for soaking up true Italian culture.
Melville Italian restaurant
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Melville Il Giardino D’egli Ulivi enchants the senses with fresh air, summer breezes and magical fairy lights situated amidst olive trees and the collective sounds of crickets.
This unique Italian restaurant boasts a vibrant setting and interior dressed in cool blue walls, chequered floors and opulent rich colour heightened by chic chandeliers.
The atmosphere embraces intimacy and classic Italian food; diners peruse the likes of starters such as Caprese Salad, Melanzane Parmagiana and various Foccacias.
The Cozze Marinara - a mussel hotpot with tomato, chilli and garlic is a must try. Homemade pastas accompanied with sauces such as the Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino and pasta with olive oil, chilli, garlic, anchovy, parmesan and parsley enrobe the palate.
Enjoy a social meal with friends over delightful wine and thin crust pizzas, wood fired and brimming with gourmet toppings or try the Filletto Al Balsamico with mash potato, rocket, parmesan and balsamic reduction.
No meal is complete without a decadent il Giardino's Dolce Della Nonna consisting of Amaretto biscotti, nuts, chocolate and cream.
Il Giardino D’egli Ulivi seduces and entices with it rich aromas, decadent cuisine and unique interior.
Melville Fine Dining restaurant
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Melville The décor sets the mood with stylish, sexy tones dressed in plush fabrics, beautiful chandeliers and chic opulence for a romantic and cosy dining experience.
Dine within the main dining lounge set by a huge bar and stage, exuding a comfortable lounge feel, or within the atrium warmed by a cosy fireplace and finally, the private dining area inviting intimacy and a private bar.
Wet the appetite with colourful and refreshing cocktail pre-dinner drinks before sinking into the enticing menu brimming with Smoked Springbok Carpaccio dressed in a Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette for starters.
Move onto the pork belly with apple and sage potato purée, cider jus and sauce Béarnaise with candied carrots and peas for mains or succulent grilled prawns with fennel rice and a lemon butter sauce, or chicken breasts wrapped with Parma ham, and stuffed with pesto and pine nuts.
Deserts scream decadence and delight with choices hard to choose from complimented by a varied and well priced wine list.
Melon Restaurant invites sexy elegance and stylish cuisine in fine dining surrounds in the trendy hub of Melville.
Melville Portuguese restaurant
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Melville 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.
Melville Chinese restaurant
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Melville Located in the trendy suburb of Melville, Yasuqi Cuisine offers value for money and plenty of alfresco seating complimented by a comprehensive selection of Chinese delights.
The décor bursts with bright red table cloths, lanterns and well furnished with light Maple wood. Intimate dining booths laced with attractive lattice designs sets a tone of authenticity.
Starter recommendations include hot and sour soup, spring rolls dressed with a variety and fillings and traditional dumplings. Main course dishes offer extensive choice such as Peking duck, a sizzling hot plate, available with a choice of meat or fish and a selection of sauces. For something a little spicier try fragrant Thai hot pots.
If value for money, traditional décor and scrumptious Chinese dishes beacon the need, visit Yasuqui Cuisine in Melville.
Restaurants near Melville
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Johannesburg Tapas restaurant
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Johannesburg (0.4 km from Melville) This chic, modern café cum restaurant is situated in the 44 Stanley Avenue Lifestyle Centre. The emphasis is on having a social experience and the Spanish-style, tapas-type food mirrors this. Gourmet-looking snack foods and boutique-style meals are the order of the day. Enjoy a classic cocktail or a glass of your favourite vino in the relaxed, ambient atmosphere of Bliss.
Mellville Contemporary restaurant
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Mellville (1.3 km from Melville) Tending to discerning palates, a global explosion of fusion cuisine, Lucky Bean captures the hearts and palates of a culturally mixed following who thrive on delicious meals blended with care and creativity.
From lighter daytime meals to sensational dinners, diners kick back and relax, soaking up the comfortable and relaxed ambiance.
Contemporary dishes brim with fresh, seasonal produce and offer choice and variety from the menu.
Starters wet the appetite with Aubergine and Mozzarella Stack - layers of marinated aubergine with mozzarella, tomato and basil topped with almond crumbs accompanied by recommended Mulderbosch Steen op Hout Chenin Blanc.
Main courses delights with variety, fish lovers indulge with Scottish Salmon - Grilled and served with wasabi mash and bok choi accompanied by a Meinert La Barry Sauvignon Blanc wine.
If chicken is the call of the day, try the Roasted Baby Chicken with Apple Glaze - chilli, soy and fish sauce dip. Chinese egg noodles with bok choi and peppers, cos lettuce and mint salad dressed with the chicken dip complimented by a Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat Chardonnay or Black Oystercatcher White Pearl blend.
Conclude the meal with a decadently crunchy Pear and Pecan Nut Tart with a Whipped cream topping.
Lucky Bean sets the mood for relaxation, conversation and decadent dining that will having your coming back for more.
Mellville Indian restaurant
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Mellville (1.3 km from Melville) Sahib is an authentic Indian restaurant set in the popular suburb of Mellville. An ambient atmosphere and food that will transport you on an imaginary journey to the homeland of India make this one worth a try. Traditional favourites as well as some more exotic varieties of authentic Indian spices are on offer. A large menu contains dishes for meat-eaters as well as vegetarians.
South Africa Mediterranean restaurant
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South Africa (1.3 km from Melville) This is THE restaurant for real foodies. Olives & Plates takes food seriously, and at the same time makes it fun and unpretentious, with a touch of pizzazz.
Start your day with a wholesome, filling breakfast. The menu is varied, but especially mentionable is the egg, avo, caramelized onion and sun dried tomato wrap; the smoked salmon, toasted English muffin, poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce and the cinnamon and raisin brioche served with mixed berries and mascarpone.
A variety of imaginative salads are also available and include the delicious halloumi, spinach, dates and avo salad. Steaks, burgers, wraps and gourmet sarmies with tons of fillings and toppings have earned their place on the menu as well.
A house speciality is Nonna's Meat Balls, slow cooked in a chunky tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan shavings.
Homemade cakes and decadent desserts add a wicked touch to your meal and thee are best accompanied by a glass of bubbly.
Sit back, relax and enjoy cuisine that is made from the heart.
Johannesburg Contemporary restaurant
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Johannesburg (1.4 km from Melville) Mugg & Bean is a relaxed, cosy restaurant and coffee shop that is ideal for a family dinner, business lunch, or a catching up with friends over a delicious cup of coffee. It is renowned for its famous bottomless coffee and giant muffins.
The extensive menu caters for everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. The breakfast menu has everything from a typical South African farm breakfast to New Orleans French Toast and a Designer Omelette. There is a variety of sandwiches to choose from, as well as gourmet burgers, salads and soups.
There is also a large selection of traditional favourties such as lasagne, steak, chops and ribs. The special kids’ menu offers everything from potatoes, to steak to milk and cookies. It is sure to leave the little ones satisfied.
Johannesburg Fine Dining restaurant
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Johannesburg (1.6 km from Melville) La Bella Terrasse offers outstanding cuisine wrapped in forest canopy and sweeping views.
Distinction dining at its best, this restaurant secured the most sought after location alongside festive delicacies and extensive wine list.
The myriad array of delicacies sets the pace for languid dining over breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dine in sweeping surrounds, flanked by forests and backdrop of glittering night skies at La Bella Terrasse in Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg.
Braamfontein Coffee Shop restaurant
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Braamfontein (1.7 km from Melville) This bustling café restaurant is located in the popular Origins Centre and offers food, drinks and great coffee is an elegant and stylish setting. Breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed and all dishes contain only the freshest ingredients available. Great service and excellent quality is the order of the day.
Mellville Seafood restaurant
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Mellville (1.8 km from Melville) Ocean Basket is a popular South African restaurant offering hearty, fresh seafood at affordable prices. The extensive menu caters for all tastes, and even for the little ones. All main meals come with either stir fry, rice, chips or salad.
The fun, vibrant kids’ meals like ‘Mermaids Calamari Rings’ and ‘Captain Hook’s Prawns’ will make sure your brood is satisfied and healthy. There are also great seafood platters on offer and mouth-watering sushi, maki, sashimi and fashion sandwiches.
Braamfontein Coffee Shop restaurant
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Braamfontein (2.1 km from Melville) Get ready for delicious, home-cooked food in a quaint, country-style setting. Wholesome dishes make their way out of the kitchen containing only the freshest ingredients and are sure to tickle the tastebuds. Love Food caters for private functions and also serves takeaway meals as a healthy alternative to the many fast food chains you have come to know.
Johannesburg and surrounds Indian restaurant
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Johannesburg and surrounds (2.1 km from Melville) Enjoy flavour and aroma of delicately infused herbs and spices renowned for delighting the taste buds with good wholesome food.
Begin the journey with deep fried prawns in batter, queen size, deep-fried and served with chilli sauce and sweet and sour sauce.
Move onto the boneless Lamb korma prepared with turmeric, ginger, garlic, garam masala, onions, vegetable oil and yoghurt mopped up with all buttery naan concluded by a Pista Kulfi – a Pakistani rice ice cream made from lightly whipped double cream, milk rice, flour, sugar and seasoned with almonds, pistachios and rose water.
Dine in authentic and traditional ambiance for a taste of cultural cuisine in upmarket surrounds at Daawat – The Authentic Pakistani Restaurant.
Braamfontein Pub Meals restaurant
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Braamfontein (2.3 km from Melville) This vibrant, hip restaurant is more a meeting place than anything else. The quirky menu and social atmosphere ensures a happening vibe that mustn't be missed. The menu contains a variety of spins on the old classic 'hot dog' with varieties like the Plain Jane, The Rottweiler, and The Hunter, all with different exotic toppings like German mustard, emmenthal cheeese, chilli paste, caramelized onions and some sliced jalapenos for the more adventurous. Wash this feast down with an ice cold beer or your favourite vino and you'll be good to go. The use of cutlery is not a requirement, in some cases even obsolete.
Fordsburg South African restaurant
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Fordsburg (2.3 km from Melville) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Emmarentia Coffee Shop restaurant
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Emmarentia (2.4 km from Melville) This quaint coffee shop and bistro offers value-for-money meals. Great breakfasts, light meals and especially their freshly baked breads all form part of a well thought out menu. The restaurant regularly hosts baking lessons and events, so watch out for those. Wi-Fi is available throughout. They also provide catering and the venue is available for private functions.
Parktown Bistro restaurant
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Parktown (2.4 km from Melville) Boasting exquisite dining in light and airy surrounds, Kirsten at Wellington’s secures high class service and decadent selection of mouth-watering cuisine.
Dine alfresco or indoors sampling delights such as delicious Italian pasta dishes, authentic Portuguese, Greek Moussaka and Lamb, tender, falling off the bone and seasoned with aromatic spices and wine.
Kirsten at Wellington’s is hidden gem waiting to be discovered, on Wellington Road in Parktown.
Fordsburg Indian restaurant
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Fordsburg (2.5 km from Melville) This simple Indian restaurant serves food that is anything but. Steak roti rolls, kebab roti rolls, typically South African bunny chows and a mouthwatering mushroom and paneer curry are just some of the amazingly authentic dishes on offer. Try the potato and cheese paratha and the signature dish, the Al Makka Special Beef, soft, torn meat in curry. No alcohol is served but a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks are offered. The restaurant offers a take-away service as well.
Braamfontein South African restaurant
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Braamfontein (2.5 km from Melville) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Edenglen Seafood restaurant
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Edenglen (2.6 km from Melville) Ocean Basket is a popular South African restaurant offering hearty, fresh seafood at affordable prices. The extensive menu caters for all tastes, and even for the little ones. All main meals come with either stir fry, rice, chips or salad.
The fun, vibrant kids’ meals like ‘Mermaids Calamari Rings’ and ‘Captain Hook’s Prawns’ will make sure your brood is satisfied and healthy. There are also great seafood platters on offer and mouth-watering sushi, maki, sashimi and fashion sandwiches.
Inner City (Jhb) South African restaurant
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Inner City (Jhb) (2.6 km from Melville) Sophiatown Bar Lounge is a tug back into the chic old days of Sophiatown. Relax in this bar-lounge in the centre of Jozi and reminisce about the good ol’ days. The lounge has a classical jazz theme and is full of energy and high-quality standards.
Aimed at quality food and excellent service, Sophiatown will have you coming back for more of its Afro-chic style and yummy themed food.
The menu is packed with mouth-watering dishes – guests will have to take their time when choosing between the competing tastes. The menu has Di’ Starters, Di’ Salads, Di’ Lightmeals, Inyamazane, Di’ Main Meals, Di Platters and of course desserts and beverages. It is said to have the best oxtail in town and favoured vegetarian options.
Keep an eye on their regular events and specials. Free Wi-Fi available.
Johannesburg African restaurant
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Johannesburg (2.7 km from Melville) True to African style food and atmosphere ambiance, bringing exotic flavours of Africa to the Market Theatre, diners peruse the menu layered with aromatic spices and traditional dishes.
Gramadoelas Exotic African Restaurant brings the tastes of Africa to the bustling streets of Johannesburg.
Parkview Italian restaurant
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Parkview (2.8 km from Melville) This quaint little restaurant boasts a vibrant yet cosy café-style feel. Beautiful pieces of art adorn the walls there are 40 seats inside and 30 outside in the garden area. The menu is small but offers a comprehensive selection of mainly Italian-style dishes with a twist. Watch out for daily specials. Booking is essential.