Dining

This cosmopolitan city will spoil you for choice: Greek, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Argentinean, just to name a few. South Africans are great meat-eaters, so steak houses abound. Greenside is packed with smart restaurants, but all the northern suburbs have their stars. Melville, Parktown North, Melrose Arch, and trendy Parkhurst are particularly good locations.

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The Grillhouse Rosebank

Despite its straightforward name, Grillhouse's menu caters to both meat and plant-based eaters. Their specialty is, of course, steaks and ribs, but they also have vegetarian options, as well as chicken and seafood. The meat is prepared to perfection — you simply cannot go wrong dining …

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Hell's Kitchen

Hidden in plain sight, this 1920s New York speakeasy-style restaurant and bar serves up delectable burgers, pizza, tacos, and other foods, all accompanied by a refreshing pint of beer or other drinks of your choice. The rock'n'roll attitude is almost …

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Carnivore

Ravenous meat eaters sit around a big open fire and tuck into wild game — eland, zebra, springbok, kudu and crocodile — carved off Masai spears. The Carnivore in Johannesburg is a franchise of the equally famous counterpart in Nairobi, and it has received awards such as Best Restaurant to Take Tourists To and …

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The Butcher Shop & Grill

The Butcher Shop & Grill boasts some of the best steaks in town — game, ostrich, pork, lamb and beef. The atmosphere is laid back and inviting. Booking is absolutely essential if you want a table. It is a great place to indulge in South Africa's favourite …

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Sakhumzi Restaurant

Sakhumzi Restaurant offers traditional African food served to trestle tables on the grass. The restaurant is located in a historic area, where Nelson Mandela once had his original home. Located west of the city centre, in the Gauteng township of …

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Tortellino d'Oro

This deli is a great place for Italian classics and specialities such as Parma ham, salami, antipasti, homemade pasta, and of course, delicious Italian ice cream. You can choose from hazelnut, amaretto, pistachio, and Stracciatella flavours, among …

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Ristorante La Trinita

Ristorante La Trinita in Kyalami Downs is a cosy Italian restaurant with beautiful decor and good service. On the menu you will find hand-made pasta, risotto and delicious salads, as well as regularly updated weekly specials. Live music performances are hosted …

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