Alberton Restaurants

The menu explodes with a variety of taste sensations that epitomise the world of Asian cuisine. Merging East with West in a multi-dimensional blend of Asian and Western grills, OYO delights patrons with lip-smacking dining options and a well thought out wine list. The eclectic décor and ambiance embraces Feng Shui rituals that exude a sensual and spiritual tone complimented by a contemporary slant. Enjoy traditional Asian cooking, dynamic and balanced, brimming with spicy, sweet and savoury flavours and Thai/Vietnamese dishes dressed in hot, spicy and delicately subtle flavours. OYO extends a mystical welcome and invites diners to experience a delicious Eastern infusion for an unforgettable dining experience.

The delicious menu brims with high quality seafood such as voluptuous Mozambican prawns and a variety of succulent steaks, poultry and traditional dishes. The warm and inviting ambiance sets the tone for a unique Portuguese experience housed in a luxurious house in Kensington.

Relaxed and inviting, Harbour Restaurant oodles with delicious Mediterranean dishes and eastern savoury tapas dishes alongside seafood, pastas and fizzy champagne served on the deck or cosy interior. Comfortable leather sofas cradle relaxation and high standards of exquisite dining provide and interesting ambiance and dimension to dining. Savour tapas, cocktails or a slice of decadently moist cake in soothing and calming surrounds at Harbour Restaurant in Johannesburg.

The tantalising menu secures traditional breakfasts, hearty and sumptuous with mouth-watering light meals, basket selections, delicious pastas and Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy cheesy pizzas, Italian pastas and opulent signature dishes alongside succulent sirloin and tender chicken breasts served with roasted vegetables and unique Nino’s sauces. Visit Nino’s for a supreme dining experience in Bedford Gardens.

With attention to detail and the blend of old and new, Rich Real Grill Bar wraps the palate in fine dining cuisine enhanced by elaborate chandeliers and gold mirror like ceilings. The menu blends elegance and taste with delicious morsels such as fillet on the bone, creamy camembert parcels, Carpaccio with parmesan, rocket and truffle oil and a variety of steaks dressed with a sauce of your choice sizzling and cooked to perfection. Another favoured dish is roasted lamb steak and honey, soy and ginger glazed ribs and voluptuous seafood and pasta dishes. Conclude dining with a decadent chocolate parcel – enrobed, warm and silky Lindt chocolate in a phyllo pastry shell with home-made pecan and praline ice-cream for desert. Rich Real Grill Bar consumes the senses with decadent fine dining cuisine and intimately rich surrounds, for those palates who yearn for supreme attention and elegant cuisine.

Enjoy delicious and tasty cuisine and a feast for the senses dining on seafood, grills and typical Portuguese dishes. With attention to detail and personal attention, diners relax in tranquil surrounds dining on mouth-watering dishes such as grilled chicken basted in finger linking peri-peri the Mozambican way, or voluptuous grilled prawns, tasty pregos, trinchados, espetadas and popular feijoada. Adeguita Portuguese Restaurant tantalises with mouth-watering tastes and flavours the true Portuguese way in a colonial setting that invites relaxation.

A thoroughly authentic restaurant serving the finest in Ethiopian cuisine. With offerings you won’t find anywhere else such as ting-sour Injera flatbread, Abysinia is the place to go for a truly unique dining experience. For a little of everything, ask for a platter and you will not be disappointed. Prices are incredibly reasonable. The drinks are equally exciting with strong, fresh coffee as well as local and Ethiopian wines. The casual, relaxed ambience and charming service make an experience at Abysinia one to remember.

In the trendy suburb of Kensington is The Bell Pepper. A stylish but relaxed restaurant serving an eclectic mix of cuisines in a creatively designed setting.The Bell Pepper cannot be put in a category. The menu combines traditional and modern European with local dishes. There are also a range of specials which change on a regular basis, keeping the options fresh and dynamic, just like the restaurant itself!The exquisite decor creates a wonderfully upmarket yet relaxed ambiance. The style is simple, with stunning adornments such as original artworks, hanging lanterns and warm tones.The Bell Pepper fuses old with new in both style and cuisine to create a superb dining experience.

The décor speaks of character and charm, pressed ceiling and wooden floors and good old Italian ambiance. Enjoy a variety of dishes and traditional thin based pizzas cooked in a wood burning oven or specialities such as linguine cartoccio, lasagne, artichoke, tripe, lamb stinco and game meat when in season. Gema Trattoria and Pizzeria satisfy the palate with traditional Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance.

Boasting the best seafood and prawns by diner reviews, Restaurante Parreirinha serves a big dollop of wow factor when it comes to their peri-peri sauce. Serving great food complimented by good standards and simple dishes roaring with flavour and exotic spices, this foodie establishment invites languid lunches and hearty dinners. Try flour-dusted bread rolls with deliciously white wine gravy of the mussel starter, and crisp potato crescents soaked in a moat of garlic and chilli stew. Enjoy favourites such as prawns, calamari, peri-peri chicken and prego rolls followed by to die for chocolate mousse. Restaurante Parreirinha seduces with delicious flavours and authentic cuisine, simply Portuguese.

Realistic prices and classic cuisine ensure elected dishes fair well with local palates alongside entry level wines and starters great chorizo, tripe with beans, succulent chicken livers and milho frito. Main satisfies with well rounded grills such as chicken, tender calamari, voluptuous prawns and crayfish. Join this local haunt and discover why this classic eatery has stood the test of time.

An unpretentious family-run restaurant serving superb Portuguese cuisine, A Churrasqueira boasts an exciting menu with a wide selection of choices. An impressive wine list enhances the experience, with a brilliant selection of both South African and Portuguese wines. The interior is simple and warm, the service excellent and the prices reasonable. All in all, a wonderful place to dine in comfort.

Inspired from the breathtaking scenery of Santana, this homely island restaurant captures the imagination with the illusion of taste, smell and being on this captivating island. Dramatic murals invite a life like setting of Santana, wrapped around the walls depicting island and coastal scenes. Traditional décor brings to live the sultry summer air and cooling winter ambiance. The menu embraces the highest quality meat, fish and vegetable produce with melt-in-the mouth pleasures such as Breakfast Bruschetta Bread - toasted ciabatta wedges, with toppings of scrambled eggs, bacon or macon, haloumi cheese, tomato and toast to start the day. Enjoy a traditional dish of Souvlaki - beef fillet skewers, marinated in garlic, mint, coriander and lemon juice, served with tzatziki, salsa and pita bread for a hearty meal alongside a glass of local or imported wine. Santana Portuguese Restaurant brings to live the beautiful island setting and delicious cuisine for an unforgettable dining experience.

Olives Bistro exudes European ambiance and tasteful décor that invites diners to curl up and relax in the warm ambiance enjoying a delicious selection of bistro and Mediterranean style cuisine. Intimate and cosy with roaring winter fireplace or alfresco on the open terrace, Olives Bistro enrobes the palate with uncomplicated flavours. Try signature dishes such as the Duck, in a creamy cherry brandy sauce, Lamb Cutlets in lemon & basil marinade, Sole fillet and Shrimp dressed in a saffron mushroom and cream sauce or succulent Ostrich fillet in red wine, wild berry and juniper sauce. Explore the enticing flavours of Moroccan Lamb Curry and Thai Chicken Curry concluded by Lindt Chocolate Orgasm – a phyllo pastry sachet with melted chocolate, served with ice ream & flambé for desert. Olives Bistro is all about enjoying good food, wine and company in a stylish and unpretentious environment that enjoys savouring high standards of quality.

Located in Cyrildene Centre, Sai Thai Restaurant lurks hidden charm, dressed in ornate artefacts, good luck charms and vintage photographs of the Royal Family. Rich gold and maroon hues enhance the traditional Thai ambiance complimented by an extensive menu filled with lovely fresh Thai food. The outstanding tom yum goong is thick and flavourful, as is the signature pad Thai and minced pork stir-fry, concluded by decadent creamed coconut and fresh mango for dessert and the freshest juices. Awarded 2 Dine Awards, Top 10 Everyday Restaurants for 2008 and Top 100 Restaurants 2008, Sai Thai needs delivers exceptional Thai cuisine to the wagging palates of Jozi Foodies.

Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Cyrildene, Fisherman’s Plate brightens the dining experience with bright blue walls and dapples of orange fishes wrapped in modest décor. Seafood lovers take delight in unpretentious surrounds and gastronomic seafood fair complimented by a small but average wine list. The menu serves deep-fried salt, garlic prawns, whole fish and famous crab served black pepper, chilli or Malaysian-style coconut milk. Amongst other delights if you taste buds lean towards land, then try the ‘three cup’ sweet chicken and sticky spare ribs. Dine in unpretentious surrounds amidst the contented chatter of satisfied customers at this cosy and welcoming seafood paradise, Fisherman’s Plate.

This unique culinary experience transports the palate on a culinary journey using the freshest organic produce available. The a la carte menu oozes fine dining and cuisine prepared from culinary king chef Rico Carlinsky. Savour a variety of dishes indoors or alfresco with views of the pool and seamlessly manicured gardens. Or relax over a light lunch and refreshing cocktail soaking up the views. This esteemed restaurant resides in St Andrews Boutique Signature Hotel and Spa and welcomes diners to a unique culinary experience in magnificent surrounds.

With subtle sophistication and an inviting, relaxed ambiance, Allora welcomes you to experience fine dining, Mediterranean style. The pastas are home-made – a great example of how Allora creates a marriage of traditional Italian cooking methods with modern techniques. A vibrant atmosphere with soft decor to put patrons at ease also blends together the best of the old with the best of the new. Allora gets the balance just right with the food, decor and the atmosphere. It presents a distinguished and refined front but with all the warmth and friendliness of a true Italian kitchen ensuring that any pretention is non-existent. Take a memorable culinary journey to the Mediterranean at Allora.

This superb Portuguese restaurant has been running for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. Offering not only traditional Portuguese dishes, but also more unusual Mozambican cuisine, this friendly restaurant provides a memorable dining experience. Although there is no actual wine list, there is a decent selection of popular South African and Portuguese wines to choose from in a well-placed corner cabinet. The cosy, unpretentious ambience is further enhanced by Mozambican hut murals on the walls. Unique and welcoming, A Palhota provides a truly relaxed dining experience with great food, great service and a great atmosphere.

La Rustica is a unique and wonderfully relaxing restaurant with a focus on making diners feel totally at ease for a dining experience that will refresh and rejuvenate. When dining inside is preferable, there are four dining rooms to choose from with three cosy fireplaces and quirky decor adorning the walls. Downstairs is a quaint and inviting cellar which is accessed via an old wrought iron staircase (or the normal kind if the diner prefers). This unique venue is a superb place to dine from the vast and moderately-priced menu, written in English and Italian. No dining experience in South Africa would be complete without superb wine to accompany the fantastic food and La Rustica are well aware of this, providing a great selection for diners to choose from.