This café describes itself as being “very uniquely non-traditional” but with a dash of “Zulu on my stoep and boerekos in my kitchen”. It is a place where you can “wear a Madiba T-shirt whilst walking over a Nguni-cowskin to fresh boerebeskuit on some painted antique afrikana shelf, soulfully humming along to Ladysmith Black Mambazo jiving in the background”. With a philosophy like this behind it, it is no wonder that afro-boer has won multiple prestigious awards with Eat-Out Magazine, Diner’s Club Wine Awards, TripAdvisor Service Excellence Awards and, of course, Best of Pretoria.

www.afroboer.co.za

This Equestria eatery, on the corner of Lynnwood Road and Meerlust Avenue, wants to be more than the food it serves. It is also selling an experience. “I want to share with the people around me,” their website says. “This I want people to remember as if sitting at their own kitchen tables whilst food is slowly and lovingly being prepared by hand. All of this, I combine in my eatery, aiming to set a slower pace, but one with a bit of meaning… and possibly some celebration!”

www.afroboer.co.za

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, according to this new wine bar/eatery/art gallery at Ridge Square on Lynnwood. “An intimate experience. No bells and whistles here. No smoke and mirrors either. It’s just simple, unpretentious food made with intent,” its website declares. And Pretoria residents agreed, having voted it the best new restaurant in our fair city.

www.aleia.co.za

Burger Bistro was started by Corné Read and Jan-Hendrik van Staden. “Two guys who love burgers and had too much time on their hands,” their website says. They opened the first restaurant on Pierneef Street in Villieria (against their mothers’ advice) in 2012. The idea was simple… Fresh ingredients, homemade patties, hand-cut chips, bad-ass milkshakes and good music. Word spread and soon this little restaurant on the other side of town was bursting at its seams with people driving from far and wide to sample these delicious burgers.

www.burgerbistro.co.za

Since its start in 1990, Cappuccinos has been a business with a passion for success. This is evident in that today there are 18 Cappuccinos stores across South Africa and one in Botswana. Drawing on the concept that you are always welcome, the Cappuccinos experience provides the opportunity for people from all walks of life to experience quality hearty food, served professionally with a smile. Their diverse menu is a testament to time-honoured family recipes and current foodie trends made with the finest quality ingredients that through trial-and-error ensure that the Cappuccinos offering remains fresh and exciting.

www.cappuccinos.co.za

Makhni, Rogan Josh or Lamb Shank Biryani? Well, residents have again voted for Geet as the best Indian restaurant in the city. So check out this restaurant which is a mere minute’s walk from Brooklyn Mall today!

www.geetindianrestaurant.com

Offering global cuisine with a South African twist, plus sushi and whiskies, in a modern, stylish space, readers have selected Kream as the best place for a business lunch.

www.kreamrestaurant.co.za

Versatility is the name of the game as the Kream restaurant in Nieuw Muckleneuk not only won in the Business Lunch and Spoil Yourself categories but also the Romantic Dining prize category. So make a booking today for you and the love of your life.

www.kreamrestaurant.co.za

Known as one of the trendiest restaurants in Pretoria, Kream brings together fine dining and wonderful service for an all-around dining experience that will have you buzzing for days. Choose between private dining, closed booths and terrace seating options and make the most of any occasion. So go on, make a booking and spoil yourself…

www.kreamrestaurant.co.za

With 10 branches in Pretoria and 15 in Johannesburg, it is clear that Kung-Fu Kitchen must be doing something right. It is clear that their restaurants enjoy a reputation for impeccable service, a wide variety of delicious Chinese and Japanese cuisine and a friendly oriental atmosphere. So, for seven days a week, Kung-Fu Kitchen’s talented chefs serve up mouth-watering dishes from appetizers to delicious sweet and sour, from Japanese sushi rolls freshly made from the sushi bar.

www.kungfukitchen.co.za

Looking for the best pizza or pasta in town? Then, according to the readers who voted, you don’t have far to go because they picked Mimmos, which has several restaurants spread throughout the city. This is the fourth time in a row that Mimmos won the Best of Pretoria Readers’ Choice Award, so you don’t have to only take only our word for how good they are.

www.mimmos.co.za

In Cape Town, they have a view of the ocean. In Pretoria, we have a view of the N1. Well, don’t let that get you down. Just because we live in the interior doesn’t mean that we also can’t enjoy fresh fish and seafood like those snooty Capetonians. Enter: Ocean Basket. For the second time in a row, Pretorians’ choice of the best place to get yummy seafood.
www.oceanbasket.co.za

Once again, Pretorians picked Ocean Basket as their go-to place for this Japanese cuisine. Here you can choose between a variety of freshly prepared sushi, including Californian rolls, rainbow rolls, nigiri, salmon roses and sashimi. Best of all, there probably is an Ocean Basket near you.
www.oceanbasket.co.za

With a large Portuguese population in South Africa, it was only obvious that we would also inherit much of their culinary traits and preferences. So if you’re in the mood for LM prawns, langoustines, crab, lobsters and oysters then O’Galito has the platters for you. Although they specialise in seafood, the restaurants offer a full a la carte menu such as traditional peri-peri chicken, fillet steak, rabbit and oxtail. With restaurants in Woodlands and Centurion, O’Galito is also an ideal business lunch venue where every customer’s needs are attended to by well-trained and exceptionally groomed waiting staff. They also go the extra mile for business executives and offer services for large parties and corporate functions.
www.ogalito.com

Piza ē Vino’s food is rigorously Italian healthy and creative: through this simplicity, a winning formula has been discovered. So for a touch of Italy – slurping up a bowl of spaghetti ragu and pizza with the perfect blend of fresh ingredients – check out one of their restaurants in Waterkloof, Queenswood, Lynnridge and Irene.

www.pizaevino.co.za

Salsa is not your traditional Mexican Grill. Sure, they offer authentic Mexican recipes. And yes, they use traditional cooking methods. In fact, they travelled all the way to the West Coast of the USA to master them and bring them back to South Africa! So check out one of their restaurants in Centurion, Loftus and Menlyn Maine.

www.salsamexicangrill.co.za

Pretoria residents have spoken – and they love Spur. So if you’re in the market for a nice and tender juicy steak, some chips and a side of onion rings, then your local Spur is the place to be. Don’t forget to order a beer too! Mmmmmmm.

www.spursteakranches.com/za

Pretoria residents agree that if you are looking for a genuine Greek dining experience with genuine Greek food, then Toula’s is the place. No need to travel to Greece (although that would be nice). You can enjoy that idyllic simplicity and warmth of the Greek islands right here in Pretoria.

www.toulas.co.za