1) Coobs – Parkhurst

Everything on the menu is phenomenal. All ingrediants sourced locally, using only the freshest foods. Global cheesecake evaluators should add this to their list.

2) Mongkok – Cyrildene

Situated in the heart of Chinatown. The pork buns are excellent.

3) Trattoria San Lorenzo – Craighall

Authentic Italian. The Vongole is on a par with what one would find in Naples.

4) Parreirinha – Rosettenville

Portuguese at its Southern Johannesburg finest. Killer prawns.

5) Espresso Caffe & Bistro – Parkhurst

Best Prego Roll in Jo’burg – the secret Prego sauce recipe should be guarded alongside Coca-Cola recipe.

6) Koi – Rosebank

Ridiculously fab sushi and dim sum.

7) DW11-13 – Dunkeld

Sophisticated, New York / London dining. Steak tartar is the prize.

8) Netsi’s Ethiopian – Jeppe Street

The authenticity of the food, people and atmosphere make Netsi’s an absolute treat.

9) Stelle – Parkview

Mama’s cooking – have the squid carpaccio and the rabbit.

10) Gino’s – Robertcham

Real Deal Italian 

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11) La Cucina Di Ciro – Parktown North

A real fiend – amazing handmade pastas.

12) Signature – Morningside

A mainstay of Morningside. Haute cuisine and incredible service.