Randburg Restaurants

In calming surroundings atop a dam with spectacular views and stunning sunsets is The Rusty Hook Restaurant. This quaint thatched restaurant is the perfect spot for enjoying delicious meals with the family or a few sundowners with friends. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed, just like the clientele. On weekends a sumptuous breakfast spread is offered to give diners a great start to the day. A good selection of drinks is available with fine wines and a nice choice of malt whiskeys. Roaring fireplaces on both sides of the restaurant make for cosy winter dining. A tranquil venue for any occasion and any weather, The Rusty Hook is a memorable dining experience.

Mumbai Brasserie fills the senses with fragrant dishes and spices created with care and culinary expertise. Chefs hail from Mumbai and bring with them the experience and skill to seduce diners with specialised North Indian cuisine. Decadently prepared dishes ranging from the very soft and succulent chicken, fish and lamb to the more extravagant and delicate dishes such as fresh springbok, ostrich and duck, made in the Tandoor oven infuse the palate. Try the tender Lamb Korma, succulent pieces of lamb, slow cooked with traditional spices in a cashew nut sauce with a glass of well partnered wine and authentic ambiance at Mumbai Brasserie in Northriding.

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.

The light and bright atmosphere, evident by the abundance of glass windows and open space set the mood for laid back and relaxed. The expansive menu boasts an enticing selection of dishes that brim with delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The epic breakfast is a grand way to start the day which mixed grill including fried haloumi and fries, Italian style omelettes such as the grilled vegetable and feta, and mouth watering croissants with delicious fillings like the creamed spinach and mozzarella. Lunch and dinners caters for with succulent choices such as grilled steak on rocket with Parmesan shavings or hearty pasta formaggio Insalata with four varieties of cheese. Vegetarians are nurtured with delights such as stuffed pasta with haloumi and ricotta. Specialities dishes recommended are the creamy roquefort steak roll, the El Greco lamb shank roasted on the bone, and the chicken lupini – stuffed with spinach and mushrooms then covered with a creamy Madagascan pepper sauce. From international to Traditional Italian favourites such as the cubed fillet with soya and lemon herb and the liver Veneziana in an onion and white wine sauce, Riverside Caffé and Bistro know how to get the taste buds rolling. Join the loyal followings of the Riverside Caffé and Bistro and discover a taste explosion of culinary delights in the newly acquired Bryanston branch, Johannesburg.

Throbbing Strawberry entices with an unusual and innovative approach to dining, exuding a café style feel brimming with organic, fresh and simple food. Diners are welcomed by a comfortable ambiance that invites relaxation and easy dining in a warm and sublime setting. Enjoy a glass of red wine curled up next to a roaring fireplace or soak up the suns ray lounging on the comfy wicker chairs. Three dining areas allow discerning choice with alfresco dining available in warmer months on the welcoming patio. The interior oozes vibrant, deep red palates and three fireplaces that invite warmth and comfort. The cuisine speaks Italian and deliciousness offering variety and flavour to diners. Take delight in original pizzas such as Pizza Parma, Seared beef, Pizza Melanzana or Calzone pizza brimming with gourmet delights. Pastas range from delicious Alfie with porcini mushrooms and pancetta, to the hearty fettuccini layered with chicken with orange slices and the delectable Quattro Formaggio, ultra decadent. Meat dishes seduce with succulent Lamb cutlets and desert transcends with a crispy, crackling, moist Crème Brulée topped by an aromatic Espresso, strong and hot. Throbbing Strawberry satisfies every inch of desire with gastronomic delights and sublime surrounds, perfect for indulging any occasion.

Dine in decadence in this truly glamorous and intriguing two-level restaurant. The moment you enter Kong Roast you will understand what a difference to a dining experience the decor and layout can make. The cuisine suits the warm decor – comfort food borne of a fusion between East and West is the order of the day. The bar area is luxurious and decadent with a sleek ambiance created by stylish purple lighting, a long black leather couch, cocktails, and striking white leather bar stools. Take a walk to the opposite side for a dramtically different setting of purples and blacks. A throw back to Asian history, life-sized and grand-looking terracotta warriors stand in place watching over the diners. So for whatever you feel like, there is an area to suit at Kong Roast.

Securing a large Portuguese and Italian following and live entertainment on Thursday’s followed by Sunday’s in true continental fashion, Ciro Umberto entices with tasty delights. Try the Prosciutto di Parma - thin slices of Parma ham served on melon wedges for starters or the calamari - either grilled tubes or Cajun grilled tubes with lemon butter or fried rings with tartar sauce. Mains offer choices such as roast Lamb - with roast potatoes, vegetables and mint sauce, Circo Umberto also secures reputation for delicious pizzas in town. Dine indoors next to a winter log fire or alfresco, at this relaxed and traditional restaurant in Douglasdale.