Thohoyandou Restaurants

Nested beneath the shades of centuries old Wild Fig trees in an old farmhouse, this intimate country restaurant sweeps the palate with delicious Afro-fusion cuisine complimented by expansive views and crackling fireplaces. Offering the best of local and European tastes, the award winning Woodowl restaurant serves amongst the most popular dishes, sweet potato and avocado soup, seared beef fillet crusted with African spices and butternut chips and mango ice-cream enrobed in a chocolate & chilli sauce. The Nguni beef fillet is sublime, served with mash with burnt sage and a spicy monkey nut sauce with hot buttery sweet potatoes. Soups change daily accompanied by fabulous Venda pot bread. The desserts highlight, a lemon and mango sorbet in a brandy-snap basket. Sample sumptuous cuisine at this award winning restaurant warmed by local décor and culturally inspired table wear for a table d’hôte experience like no other.

Perched at the foothills of the mysterious Soutpansberg Mountains, Acacia Restaurant boasts full English breakfasts and delicious lunches and dinners. The cuisine touches on locally inspired dishes with explosions of taste dominating the palate. Peruse the menu feasting on tasty delights before rounding off a satisfying meal with cooling cocktails or soothing nightcaps under the starry skies in the comfort of the pergola. Acacia Restaurant caters for a delicious dining experience at The Gateway Inn in Makhado (Louis Trichard).

This small family run restaurant sits in the heart of Limpopo exuding flavourful Portuguese foods and continental breakfasts. Lunch and dinner courses spill off the set and a la carte menu complimented by roaring winter fires and African sundowners. Try the famous prawns, trinchado, Portuguese style steak or chicken. Once a month there are special evenings with promotions for SA Breweries, wine tasting evenings and entertainment.

This quality establishment is set against a backdrop of mountains, dams and gum tree plantations. Downtown Restaurant provides a cosy setting set in tranquil surrounds for a soothing retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life

Located within the Mountain View Hotel set against a blushing backdrop of Southpanberg Mountains, Explorer’s Restaurant wraps the palate in selected South African Favourites. Perched on top of Soutpanberg with panoramic views, diners soak up the scenic backdrop dining alfresco warmed by the Rhodesian teak deck and setting sun. Boasting a comprehensive a la carte menu catering South African classics like beef wellington or duck & cherry pie, Explorer’s Restaurant infuses an elegant fine dining experiences complimented by the best wine list in the area. Whether dining by soft candlelight or sipping cocktails watching the sun silently slip away, Explorer’s Restaurant is a dining oasis for the senses.

Housed in a traditional thatch building, Villa Italia delights passionate palates with hearty Italian cuisine infused with a traditional twist. Alongside traditional pizzas and pastas, try fish, simply served with lemon butter and chips, potato or rice - prepared to perfection or succulent prawns that keep regulars coming back for more. With the usual wine selections, beers and spirits, Villa Italia sets the pace for regular followers who enjoy a little slice of Italy in the bushveld.

Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance. A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo. Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.

Offering an exquisite choice of cuisine under warmth and smiles of African hospitality, Tzaneen Country Lodge satisfies the most discerning palate. Housed in a lodge nestled in vast bushveld of indigenous forests and farmlands, diners can soak up the African bushveld while perusing the a la carte menu offering wholesome breakfasts, satisfying lunches and elegant dinners. Exuding comfortable elegance and sumptuous country cuisine, this delightful dining experience bewitches the senses with secluded corners and alfresco summers using only locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables. Visit Tzaneen Country Lodge for pampering African hospitality and discerning cuisine.