Recommended Restaurants – Johannesburg and Pretoria JOHANNESBURG AFRICAN CUISINE ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN Moyo - Melrose Arch 2 Medeo Restaurant at The Palazzo 13 Moyo - Zoo Lake 2 La Cucina Di Ciro 14 Pronto 14 ASIAN Café del Sol Botanico 15 Kong Roast 3 The Lotus Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar 3 STEAKHOUSE Wombles Steakhouse Restaurant 15 BISTRO Turn 'n' Tender Illovo 16 Eatery JHB 4 Coobs 4 CONTEMPORARY Cube Tasting Kitchen 5 PRETORIA Winehouse - Ten Bompas 5 CONTEMPORARY Level Four Restaurant 6 Blu Saffron 16 March Restaurant 6 De Kloof Restaurant 17 Roots at Forum Homini - Prosopa Waterkloof Muldersdrift 7 17 FINE DINING FINE DINING Luke Dale Roberts X (Saxon Hotel) 7 Kream 18 DW Eleven-13 8 Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient 18 Signature Restaurant 8 Pigalle - Michelangelo Towers 9 Pigalle - Melrose Arch 9 oneNINEone 10 AtholPlace Restaurant 10 The Residence 11 FRENCH Emoyeni 11 Le Souffle 12 INDIAN Ghazal 12 Vikrams 13 1 **To make early reservations, please contact your AAC consultant, the hotel concierge or the restaurant directly.** JOHANNESBURG AFRICAN CUISINE MOYO (Melrose Arch) Shop 5, The High St / Tel: +27 11 684 1477 http://www.moyo.co.za/moyo-melrose-arch/ From the food and décor to the music and live entertainment, moyo is strongly African in theme. The focus of the rich and varied menu is pan-African, incorporating tandoori cookery from northern Africa, Cape Malay influences and other dishes representing South Africa. In the heart of Johannesburg, the 350-seater, multi-level modern restaurant – clad in copper with pressed pebble walls - embodies Africa’s finest music and urban cuisine offerings. Live stage bands provide soulful vibes and dining options are diverse – from relaxed meals enjoyed on the outdoor square, to romantic dinners in Gigi’s cozy alcoves. (Considered the best branch for evening and in winter.) MOYO (Zoo Lake) 1 Prince of Wales Dr, Parkview / Tel: +27 11 646 0058 http://www.moyo.co.za/moyo-zoo-lake/ moyo Zoo Lake is a tranquil retreat from the urban hustle and bustle of Joburg. By day moyo offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere; as the African sun sets, cocktails on the deck and fabulous live music set the tone for an extraordinary evening of fine-dining and soulful vibes. (Considered the best branch for summer and during the day.) 2 ASIAN KONG ROAST The Terrace at Cedar Square, Cedar Rd, Fourways / Tel: +27 11 465 7516 http://www.thai-africa.co.za/kongroast/ Nestled in a superb and convenient location, Kong's spacious, luxurious, ultra-trendy and sophisticated terrace, on cedar-square, is the place to be! Kong offers delectable comfort food and grills, along with a sushi and dim sum menu to-die-for. The venue additionally offers a host of exceptional features, to ensure any dining experience is truly extraordinary and distinctive, including: a cocktail lounge, exclusive wine cellar and an elevated, glass-encased smoking/private dining area. THE LOTUS TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI BAR (Hilton Hotel) 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandton / Tel: +27 11 322 1888 http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/south-africa/hilton-sandton-JNBSATW/dining/index.html The Lotus Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar, located within the Tradewinds Terrace at the Hilton Sandton, offers diners an innovative and interactive dining experience, with a difference. Diners can interact directly with the sushi chef and watch popular sushi dishes being created in front of them at the sushi bar. This restaurant is a great option for an intimate get together with friends or a quality corporate team-building experience. On a Friday night, diners can partake in ‘Sushi School’ where they can learn the art of making their own sushi. 3 BISTRO EATERY JHB 108 Victoria Ave, Parkmore / Tel: +27 11 783 1570 www.eateryjhb.co.za Set on two levels - a brighter downstairs overlooking the kitchen and spreading outside weather permitting, and an upstairs more romantic section with an adjoining bar and private dining area - Eatery JHB has quickly become a very popular restaurant in Johannesburg. The owners have turned what used to be a car workshop into a vibrant venue full of atmosphere. The decor can be described as contemporary meets industrial, which is very fitting of its location. On the food front, don't expect a large menu. Instead Shayne and Matt have created a seasonal small selection of starters, mains and desserts - and each item is full of subtle flavors all elegantly presented. COOBS Corner of 4th Ave & 14th St, Parkhurst / Tel: +27 11 447 0710 http://www.coobs.co.za/ The interior of Coobs is double-volume, face brick, light and airy with bright prints giving a splash of colour. The fittings, tables and chairs are contemporary and sophisticated yet create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The bar and tables tops were all hand made. Coobs sources their produce from local suppliers and organic farms to create unique modern bistro-style food. Close to 75% of ingredients come from our organic farm ‘Brightside’ in the Magaliesburg. The farm has been part of Chef James Diack’s family for more than 20 years and is now the main source for his food. Everything from vegetables and herbs to pork, lamb and wild boar is free-range and organic. Every evening, there’s a different type of freshly baked bread; sometimes marbled with flavours such as beetroot or spinach … and other times, left a little more pared down, either simply plaited or in its most basic form. 4 CONTEMPORARY CUBE TASTING KITCHEN 17 4th Ave, Parktown North / Tel: +27 82 422 8158 http://www.cubekitchen.co.za/ Completely down-to-earth award-winning celebrity chef Dario de Angeli’s recently turned things up a notch and opened his Cube Tasting Kitchen. Break free from conventional eating and enjoy 10 courses of something different. The focus is on the food, so the space is open kitchens encouraging interaction with the Chefs as each course is brought to the table and explained. Menus are a combination of the Chef’s talents and each menu is compiled and deliberated over for days before the final result is achieved. Each menu is an evolutionary process where modern and classic cooking styles meet with the focus on fresh, sustainable produce. (Note: The restaurant is not licensed; therefore bring your own bottle of wine). WINEHOUSE (Ten Bompas Hotel) 10 Bompas Rd, Dunkeld West / Tel: +27 11 325 2442 http://tenbompas-restaurant.co.za/ Winehouse Restaurant takes its inspiration from a painting of Amy Winehouse by Joanna Flatau, a Polish artist living in Paris. Reflecting the heady combination of French flair, good times, great food and wine, the painting embodies the laid-back energy backdrop of this restaurant. Under the helm of executive chef Johannes De Bruijn, Winehouse focuses on French cuisine while acknowledging its South African roots and making the best use of fresh produce from the abundant Ten Bompas vegetable gardens. Winehouse epitomizes elegance with its double-volume glass-fronted, wine cellar looking out on the gardens. Outdoor terraces and gardens overlook the lap pool allowing restaurant guests to make the most of the beautiful South African climate. 5 LEVEL FOUR (54 on Bath Hotel) 54 Bath Ave, Rosebank / Tel: +27 11 344 8442 https://www.tsogosun.com/level-four Enjoy distinctive dining offering classical cuisine with contemporary influences. Classic and elegant, Level Four, offers a superb a la carte breakfast, while lunch is a casual light affair, and dinner, is the perfect opportunity to choose from the excellent a la carte menu. Sophisticated and unique, the bar offers an array of champagne, cocktails and wines accompanied by sumptuous bar snacks. Overlooking the terrace garden, the champagne bar is the perfect meeting spot for pre-dinner drinks and evening sundowners. MARCH RESTAURANT (African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel) 1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Sandton / Tel: +27 11 214 6666 http://www.africanpridehotels.com/hotels/Pages/African-Pride-Melrose-Arch-Hotel.aspx Excite your senses at one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg. An innovative fusion of flavors from across the globe coupled with unparalleled levels of personal service provides a culinary experience designed to delight. Renowned for offering the best breakfast in Johannesburg, the March Restaurant guarantees a gastronomic experience; a perfect balance of wholesome, natural ingredients, innovative and complementary flavors and an African twist that speaks to the Chef’s fierce affection for his country. Choose to dine in the opulently decorated main restaurant area or one of the 4 sophisticated private dining rooms. The menu is big on elegantly presented comfort items, a clever concept which allows corporates by day and those wanting glamour at night, to enjoy a sense of chic without too much challenge. The gourmet burger is a top seller, as are most of the meaty items, but lighter dishes are also on offer: Thai style butternut soup, calamari with salsa on wilted rocket and prawn Caesar are all perfectly pitched at the style conscious crowd who frequent the place. 6 ROOTS AT FORUM HOMINI Letamo Game Estate, Kromdraai / Tel: +27 (0) 60 390 0806 / +27 11 668 7000 www.forumhomini.com Situated on a private game estate in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, Roots at Forum Homini is a destination restaurant of note. Enter a world of calm sophistication and sumptuous luxury in our restaurant. It’s hard to imagine a more comfortable and welcoming environment in which to relax over breakfast, lunch or dinner, with discreet yet attentive service to match. At Roots you can expect Fine Dining, with contemporary, modern cuisine with a South African twist offering exciting tastes and flavors with every dish. Set menus are offered: 5-course breakfasts, 4 or 6 course lunches and 6 course dinners.