Café del Sol Classico

Good stuff guys Food is Awsome best ive had so far

id recommend this place to all my friends

Very good food and service.fantastic crumbed mussel starter with a great mayo dressing that had a bit of chilli heat.will be back for that one!

I cannot possibly praise this establishment enough. Not only are they responsive to special requests, but also deliver service of outstanding quality. In fact, they deserve the honour of being recognised as one of Johannesburg's top Italian-inspired restaurants. I was surprised to read a review indicating that the prices are high, and can only wonder if this reviewer is used to prices at a local Spur or lives under a rock. The food quality, menu offering and plating is phenomenal, and their attention to detail exemplary. The wine and drinks list is also extensive and reasonably priced in comparison with other eateries in this class around Johannesburg North. In fact, the menu items are all reasonably priced considering that this establishment falls within the fine dining dome. The portions are also incredibly generous. Their homemade ravioli, gnocchi and tagliatelle would rival anything out of Florence or Rome's Michelin-star establishments, and their risotto is a taste explosion of note. Try the Porcini risotto. It is an absolute delight. The usual Italian mainstays like Gnocci Gorgonzola will blow you away, with feathery-light pillows of gnocchi caressed by creamy (but not overpowering) Gorgonzola and Parmesan sauce, further bedecked by the perfect amount of toasted, crunchy walnuts. The meat and fillet offerings (as "Secondi" on their menu) are varied and exquisite. Certainly not your run-of-the-mill steaks. Dessert offerings are outstanding, with probably the best pavlova in history. They also offer a velvety warm chocolate cake smothered in dark chocolate sauce and served with a generous helping of ultra-decadent vanilla gelato. The orangey, syrupy crepes "Suzetta" are sublime, and the salted-caramel Creme Brûlée is a clear winner. This is an extremely special restaurant offering food and service of the highest quality. It deserves its spot as one of Joburg's (and one of South Africa's) finest Italian-inspired eateries. There is a reason it has been continually voted one of the finest over the last 12 years. You will not be disappointed.

This is an absolute favourite dinner spot of my wife and I.

To keep it simple:

1. Food is delicious with big portions. Expensive (not crazy expensive though) but very much value for money. You get what you pay for and what you get is very very good.
2. The service is the best I've had in Joburg. And service is a big one for me.
3. Delightful atmosphere in the venue. The shopping centre could possibly be viewed as a little dodgy, but the restaurant has its own security which watch both the venue and the parking.

If you enjoy Mediterranean food this is a great spot. I'd particularly recommend for quiet couples dinners.