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A curated guide to the restaurants defining South African dining — from Atlantic seaboard tasting rooms to Winelands terraces and Johannesburg counters.
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Tables worth planning a trip around
Three restaurants our editors return to, chosen for consistency, craft and a sense of place.
The Ranking
Top 10 in South Africa
- 02MarbleJohannesburg · Wood-fired South African
- 10Proud MaryJohannesburg · Modern Bistro & Wine Bar
- 04SaintJohannesburg · Modern Italian
- 08Cyra at Houghton HotelJohannesburg · Fine Dining Tasting Menu
- 09AURUM RestaurantJohannesburg · Contemporary European
- 15Sakhumzi RestaurantJohannesburg · Traditional South African
- 05Marble at the WaterfrontCape Town · Wood-fired South African
- 06Utopia RestaurantCape Town · Mediterranean Rooftop Bistro
- 01La Petite ColombeCape Town · Contemporary French
- 07Belly of the BeastCape Town · Contemporary Tasting Menu
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Restaurant of the Week
Sakhumzi Restaurant
On the historic Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Sakhumzi has welcomed diners since 2001 with a lively kasi atmosphere and a generous buffet of South African staples — mogodu, chakalaka and more. Born from a family home and shebeen, it remains one of Soweto's most iconic dining experiences.
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