La Pentola

Our place where we had so many wonderful experiences over the years. Sandra, Gabbi, Shane and staff has created food and wine pairing evenings "par de excelance". Can't wait for the reopening after LOCKDOWN.

Excellent food, excellent service, but no properly working air conditioners and Waiters sit outside on wingbacks not even blinking an eye to get up and make space for me (the Client) to sit, and I am a Criple. Hope the Owner reads this?

Awesome dining place for friends and couples. Diverse menu with ordinary dishes with a twist. They serve from chicken livers, to chicken, steak, warthog, crocodile. Even the starters are divine. Relaxed environment. Great service too.

This place is a gem a really great find, from the ambieance (that's cozy n intimate), to the food (from first bite your toes curl up coz its soooo yummy) & the staff (who make u feel like u the only customers in the place without intruding) everything works together to give u an unforgettable eating experience. It's worth a visit trust me youl be back for more

Wow, nice detail in place. Waiters respect privace and keep the glasses full without making inbrake to privace. Will see them again.

We went on New Year’s Eve when they had a set menu of steak or fish. They accommodated both a vegan and a vegetarian at our table, making each of them a custom menu and calling us in advance to check if the customized menu would be ok. Highly recommended!

Always greatvto attend wine/ whiskey evenings. Set menus always a winner. Food, especially the mussels were superb.

Amazing food! So original. You can tell the chefs are professional. Beautiful place with a special atmosphere.

Disappointing service and meal. I took very sophisticated friends for a special meal and was embarrassed. Chicken pie with no attempt at garnish. Strawberry and icecream dessert for 2 to share x 2 consisted of two plates with 2 scoops of ice cream. We even had to ask for 2 extra plates so we didn't have to share the plate as well. Not worth the price.

Had a Set menu with wine pairing which was fantastic. Food is presented beautifully and portion sizes are good. Worth eating at. Recommended

Noisy, sub average food, waiters shouting and standing by our table listening tonour conversation and it feels like they are watching while we eat. One of our worst experiences dining in Pretoria.

Had a fish combo from the lunch menu that made me very ill. Clearly this is not the same place everybody raves about. Tswane health dept should close this place down.

After many many brilliant meals at La Pentola we were extremely disappointed at our mains. Limpopo chicken not thoroughly cooked and very pink in spots. The steak has a green corner - apparently as a result of meat stamping, although we didn't realise the ink penetrates the entire cut and also would assume the chef would cut it off. Opted not to eat it at all. Not a good experience, especially not on my birthday! Very disappointing experience after many years of giving La Pentola brilliant reviews.

I have heard legendary stories about this restaurant's dishes, and could not wait to make a reservation. I treated overseas guests and myself for dinner. Was not very impressed with the main courses (we shared a number of dishes). Very pricey for ok food. I think the restaurant is currently relying on its reputation. I hope to have a better dining experience there in future.

Amazing food. Every month they have a food and drink paring special for very low prices e.g. 4 course meal with wine pari g for R295 per person.