Pretoria (Tshwane) Restaurants

For the best in French fine dining and a calm, relaxing atmosphere, an evening at Brasserie de Paris will not disappoint.The team at Brasserie de Paris are passionate and it shows in the food and the service. Friendly and attentive staff members are always just a subtle glance away to provide recommendations and explanations should you need them.The cuisine at Brasserie de Paris is superb with both traditional French as well as nouvelle cuisine. Specials are offered and changed regularly according to what is available on the market so every visit will have exciting new dishes for you to try.Set in a beautifully designed house with perfect attention to detail like pretty flower displays on the tables, Brasserie de Paris epitomises French fine dining in every way.The extensive selection of both South African and international wines will satisfy any connoisseur. Try the French varieties or the sparkling champagnes chosen carefully to suit the dishes on offer.With the freshest ingredients, superb dishes are created with passion and care. Warm, welcoming staff and beautiful surroundings make Brasserie de Paris the place for fine dining, French style!

Approach the flowing manicured grounds along a winding country road, through open fields and horse paddocks before making a grand entrance into classical beauty. Dressed in ornate and classic elegance, this five star restaurant serves up decadence on plate. From a la Carte meals to high teas, sundowners, cocktails and languid breakfasts, dining at Chez Charlene is nothing short of breathtaking. Whether lulling away the day over lunch or uniting the passion over a romantic meal, Chez Charlene delivers an unforgettable dining experience.

The tantalizing menu and award winning wine list accompanies distinct palates with an unbeatable ambiance. Here embassy and government officials find sanctuary in international cuisine and fine dining surrounds. A myriad of dining options beacon intimate dinners, private conversations and languid lunches enjoyed alongside impeccable service. Find out why Cynthia’s Indigo Moon is the favoured meeting place for distinct palates in Gauteng.

A local institution and landmark eatery, Cynthia’s Restaurant has perfected the balance between traditional and modern. The ambiance embraces a ‘pure fun, pure style and pure enjoyment’ attitude that makes for an exciting dining opportunity. The interior whispers elegance dressed in Victorian touches with grand modern features to balance décor. Private dining rooms proffer romance, seclusion and privacy, while the main restaurant bustles with international flair. The menu brims with flavour and choice; fresh fish, seafood, steak, venison and vegetarian dishes alongside selective dishes. Experience an unforgettable dining experience at Cynthia’s Restaurant.

Set in tranquil gardens teaming with birdlife, this little slice of paradise boasts magnificent views of the city. Exuding elegant grandeur in a classic Colonial manor, Illyria is a dame of fine antique collections and 17th centaury tapestries. Enjoy an elegant and inspired French cuisine soothed by soft classical music and a mood that invites intimate dining. The menu offers classic French and Italian dishes, alongside continental choices. Try the marinated Artichoke and Mushroom Salad with Avocado for a light lunch or a Beef en Croute served with onions, mushrooms, bacon and a Cabernet cream sauce for dinner. Round off your meal with a sumptuous sweet affair such as cream filled Choux Pastry Swans served on a bed of berries laced with chocolate. Vegetarians are cared for with various dishes on the menu. Breakfast invites lazy mornings indulging in continental or full English breakfasts and buffets. Discover the most romantic destination in South Africa at Illyria House.

A stylishly decadent dining experience awaits you at Kream. Specialities such as venision, scallops and even frogs legs are a must-try! The extensive wine list ensures that the perfect bottle to go with your meal will always be available and for after your meal, there is a wonderful selection of whiskeys and cognacs. With impeccable service added to the mix, you can be assured of a stylishly luxurious dining experience.

Le-Si Ristorante offers a host of dining experience in one setting. From candlelit dinners to relaxing lunches, the a la carte menu pampers with exquisite cuisine. For extra special occasions, the Gazebo promises romance and intimacy by candle light under the starlit African sky. Wrapped in a secluded garden setting, lit by a path of rose petals and flickering candlelight. Signature dishes and wine pairings complete the experience, enjoyed in the main dining room or the wine cellar for a more private setting. The wine cellar holds over 1500 bottles of wine – gold awarded Diners Club Wines under one roof! Whether breakfast takes your fancy from the continental menu, or a light lunch favours a bistro menu, Le-Si Restorante offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Traditional exotic flavours of North and South Indian cuisine reflect authentic fragrant tastes attained by using a simple blend of hand grinded spices cooked in a traditional charcoal clay oven. Namaskar is derived from the Sanskrit language and means ‘I bow to you’. Upon arrival, diners are bowed to and welcomed with an open heart then seated and transported to the flavours of India. The menu brims with exotic flavours and boasts a variety of soups, appetizers, curries, breads, dosai and sweet treat from North and South India. Meat dishes are succulent and tender, prepared in the Tandoor, and the aromas wet the appetite with delicious flavours. Namaskar is an up market and authentic temple of culinary excellence.

This modern establishment proffers award winning steaks and ranges of succulent seafood embracing a local dish philosophy using the finest local ingredients available. Expect generous portions when ordering and dishes such as smoked snoek in phyllo pastry served with moskonfyt for starters or the gemsbok loin served with red wine, mushroom and bacon sauce for mains. Award winning wines are well chosen to compliment your dining experience at Pachas Restaurant and Cherry Room.

Noted as the exquisite pride of the hotel, diners are pampered with full English and continental breakfasts, high teas, languid lunches and elegant dinners. Dine flanked by amazing views, or alfresco on the immaculately manicured lawns with unrivaled views of Pretoria soaking up the ambiance at Ristorante Grissini.

Perched on top of Waterkloof Ridge, flanked by panoramic views over the diplomatic belt, Ritrovo Restaurant boasts an elegant main dining room and two private dining rooms with a deluxe function room. Dressed in textured wallpaper, stone clad columns and luxuriously leather-dining chairs, the ambiance invites an intimate and stylish dining experience in comfort and style. Leaning towards classic Italian fare with a contemporary slant, dishes remain uncomplicated and stylish, delivered in modern presentation. Using only the freshest seasonal produce the menu inspires seasonal dining and delicious seafood specialties enjoyed alongside an awards and honors for dining at Ritrovo Restaurant.

Here fine food, friendly service and value for money make for a memorable dining experience. Nestled in Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, diners can select dining on the top deck, flanked by elevated views of the sanctuary, ideal for sundowners. Or relax in the tea garden, wrapped in flowers and greenery, perfect for light meals. The traditional stoep makes ideal place for conversation and languid dining on international cuisine and delicious South African seafood in up market surrounds.

This Italian oasis nestled in the Main Terminal Building exudes everything you could want from an up market dining experience. The spacious interior is decadent and beautifully presented, with handcrafted cabinets and handsome furniture, and inter-leading rooms soothed by the sounds of a piano player. The award winning wine list compliments the substantial a la carte menu and specials with delights such as pan-fried snails with onions, garlic and tomato salsa, and the Springbok Carpaccio for starters. Pastas are abundant and offer choices such as Cannelloni, beef Bolognese, Spaghetti and Carbonara. Albeit Italian, steak lovers will find the Fillet Alla Gorgonzonla, and the Fillet Della Casa with its creamy peppercorn, mushroom and white wine sauce tantalizing. All meals are prepared fresh, with pastas made by hand and blended with herbs picked from the garden. Indulge in Italian Gelato or ice cream to complete your dining experience.

A tranquil getaway from the chaos of Wonderboom Airport, Villa San Giovanni offers solace in spacious and beautiful surroundings. Superbly presented tables, expertly crafted cabinets presenting all of the finer things in life like whiskies, champagnes and carefully selected wines add to the decadence of your dining experience at Villa San Giovanni. The wines are indeed something that this well-established, family-run restaurant can be proud of, having an impressive selection of both local and imported wines and gaining them a Diners Club 2007 wine award. As well as the wines, Villa San Giovanni also has a superb selection of liqueurs and Grappa. There are even regular whiskey tastings for those who are partial to this particular tipple. The a'la carte menu is full of tantalising dishes but Villa San Giovanni also moves with the times and a regular weekly feature is a specials board with wonderful dishes using ingredients that are in season. An unforgettable time awaits you at Villa San Giovanni so escape the hustle and bustle for a few hours and relax in true Italian style.