Restaurant Week South Africa Opens Bookings — 175 Restaurants, New Awards

South Africa’s most anticipated dining event is back! From 26 September to 2 November, 175 top restaurants will serve up exclusive menus for a month-long celebration of culinary excellence.

Think Eat Out award winners, luxury hotel restaurants, trendy hotspots, and hidden gems — all at exceptional value.

Guests can indulge in 2-course lunches from just R195 and 3-course dinners starting at R295, making this the perfect chance to explore the best of South Africa’s dining scene.

  • New This Edition: Top 10 & Top 3 Awards: For the first time, Restaurant Week South Africa will crown the Top 10 Restaurants in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and the Winelands, plus the Top 3 Restaurants in Pretoria and Durban. The awards will honour the country’s most outstanding restaurants with a mark of culinary excellence.

Whether you’re a foodie or simply looking to discover new flavours, now’s the time to experience unforgettable dining moments at the country’s most celebrated restaurants.

Event Dates: 26 September – 2 November
Bookings: www.restaurantweek.co.za

With an impressive lineup of 175 top restaurants, here’s a glimpse of standout destinations across the country:

Cape Town Highlights

  • Returning favourites: Marble Cape Town, COY Cape Town, Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
  • Exciting newcomers: TANG Cape Town, The Granary Café at The Silo Hotel, Vadivelu

Winelands Highlights

  • Returning favourites: Haute Cabrière, DUSK, La Petite Colombe
  • Exciting newcomers: Idiom Restaurant, Melfort, Stellenbosch Reserve

Johannesburg Highlights

  • Returning favourites: Marble Johannesburg, Mábu, AURUM Restaurant
  • Exciting newcomers: Flames Restaurant, Ocaso, Paradiso

Pretoria Highlights

  • Returning favourites: Brasserie de Paris, Geet, Prosopa
  • Exciting newcomers: La Parada Menlyn Maine, Cowfish Lynnwood

Durban Highlights

  • Returning favourites: The Chefs’ Table, Mundo Vida, Butcher & Wine
  • Exciting newcomers: Rockets Beach Club, Donna Modern Italian

The Restaurant Week SA team proudly works together with its official partners McCain Foodservice Solutions & Windhoek.

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