Curious place this. It’s clearly been through a few changes of ownerships, plus it’s swallowed the venerable Cento Valle alongside. Now it carries on, occupying a large, three-sectioned space; where the end room is the climbing plant and Mediterranean-themed old … Continue reading →

I like this place. I like the fact it makes good soufflés in variations (also sweet), and old-fashioned things like pies. The other bistro meals (like cassoulet and steak frite) that come out are honest. I like that it’s casual … Continue reading →

Love the idea, love the use of space (so generous) and the huge deck. This place must be a fantastic venue on a Friday night or for a leisurely Sunday. Divided into two sections, West and East (white and black, … Continue reading →

A waiter with a black eye-patch is a promising start, and this veteran of the Johannesburg food scene is pleasantly colurful and eccentric in other ways – a French salon with fairy lights and real flowers on the table. The … Continue reading →

This popular streetside cafe is as simple as they come, and the menu has a franchised flavour to it. But popular it remains, perhaps for these reasons? Items flagged as specialities are bland, the pizza is ordinary and prices are … Continue reading →

As venerable as they come, this Indian is the real deal. If you want to see a place with anti-decor, this is it. However, the service is waistcoated and the menu extensive, even listing bunnychows and also a Chinese section, … Continue reading →

I had every intention to settle into a longish lunch at Mouna, the Belgian spot in Morningside, but when I arrived the place was open, but asleep. I asked if lunch was an option and they said they’d check with … Continue reading →

Hearty, honest food is what they do here, and pretty consistently judging by the people I have polled. My meal last night was tasty, my friends’ shanks (lamb and springbok, respectively) were hearty. The space is warm and hospitable and … Continue reading →

An old fave, now more of a sportsbar and heavily themed by the Pilsener Urquell green branding. It does have a cheerfully bright room with big windows and views after the rather scaly entrance that’s more worn bar in character. … Continue reading →

Second visit to this newcomer on Friday was again a pleasure, this time with the sun out on the magnificent sea views. Interestingly, they were again not full, just our table and one later one. Will the location not turn … Continue reading →