ANTON VAN WOUW 111 Sivewright Ave, Doornfontein (011-402-7916). EXPENSIVE Beautifully situated in the home of the famous sculptor, Anton van Wouw, this restaurant offers traditional South African cuisine. South African
BARNATO'S Downtown Holiday Inn, 88 Plein St, City (011-333-8511). \\ \\ SOUTH AFRICAN
BAYTREE Corner North Rds and Hans Strydom Dr, Linden, Ext (011-782-7219). \\ Highly recommended French cuisine. The desserts are particularly good. FRENCH
BON APPETIT Corner Weltevreden Rd & Fir Dr, Northcliff (011-678-0414). \\ \\ FRENCH
BOUGAINVILLIA Corner Tyrwhitt and Cradock Aves, Rosebank (011-788-4883/4/5). \\ \\ FRENCH
BUTLERS Braamfontein Hotel, 120 de Korte St, Braamfontein (011-403-5740). \\ A charming atmosphere, with a pianist for musical entertainment, and excellent vegetarian and sea food. FRENCH
CASALINGA Rockey Ridge Driving Range, Honeydew (011-957-2612). \\ \\ ITALIAN
CHANEL ET RENOIR 69 Browning St, Fairview (011-618-3130). \\ \\ FRENCH
CHAPTERS Sandton Sun, 5th St, Sandown (011-783-8701). \\ A superb restaurant with traditional French cuisine. FRENCH
CHARDONNAYS Joshua Doore Centre, Old Pretoria Rd, Wynberg (011-786-1618). \\ The menu is an interesting mixture of traditional dishes and some truly exotic creations. The establishment allows clients to bring their own wine. FRENCH
CORTINA Hyde Park Corner (011-788-1284). \\ A family business with excellent home cooking. The decor is pretty and welcoming. ITALIAN
DARUMA (Japanese) Park Gallery, Corner Corlett Dr and Athol Oaklands Ave, Birnham (011-880-2548, 447-2260). \\ Exquisitely prepared Japanese food. A very popular restaurant. Book early. ASIAN
EL EM 109 Kerk St, Johannesburg (011-337-8083). \\ \\ Seafood
FISHERMAN'S GROTTO 14a Plein St, between Loveday and Rissik Sts, (011-834-6211, 834-7000). \\ This well-known seafood restaurant is popular both for its relaxed attitude - you can choose your own wine from the extensive wine cellars - and for its excellent cuisine. Seafood
FOUNDERS GRILL 4 Gordon Rd, Florida North (011-672-3975). \\ \\ STEAKHOUSE
FREDDIES PARKMORE TAVERN 136 11th St, Parkmore (011-783-7418). \\ The location is beautiful; an old Cape house in the Dutch style. The vegetables are grown in the restaurant's own gardens and the dishes are spiced with fresh herbs. FRENCH
FRENCH CONNECTION 373 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park (011-886-4848, 789-5109). \\ \\ FRENCH
GATRILE'S Johannesburg Art Gallery (011-725-2905). \\ An old-fashioned ambience, excellent food and live piano music entertainment. SOUTH AFRICAN
GILLOOLY'S Gillooly's Farm, Boeing Rd, Bedfordview (011-453-8066, 453-8252). \\ \\ SOUTH AFRICAN
GRAMADOELAS 31 Bok St, Joubert Park, Johannesburg (011-725-1795, 643-1923). \\ A wide variety of South African cuisine is served in this manor house restaurant, including roast guinea fowl, Cape bredies and curries. SOUTH AFRICAN
HARD ROCK CAFE Illovo Centre, 204 Oxford Rd, Illovo (011-447-2583, 447-3604). \\ \\ STEAKHOUSE
HORATIO'S Corner 3rd Ave and 7th St, Melville (011-726-2890). \\ A charming restaurant decorated with authentic maritime memorabilia. The cuisine has an excellent reputation. Seafood
IL GRIFONE St David's Place, All Saints Corner, between St Andrews and Girton Rds, Parktown (011-642-3420, 642-3610). \\ A cheerful, lively atmosphere and a large outdoor terrace make this a very popular restaurant, especially with young professionals. There is also a live band from Wednesdays to Saturdays. ITALIAN
ILE DE FRANCE Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, Corner Bompas Rd and Jan Smuts Ave, Dunkeld (011-442-8216, 880-3823). \\ Delicious provincial cooking in an elegant dining room. FRENCH
JENS' RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR 2 Bolton Rd, off Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood (011-442-9419). \\ \\ Seafood
JUST SAMOSAS (Indian) Taj Mahal Centre, 41 Central Rd, Fordsburg (011-838-4515/6). \\ \\ ASIAN
KAPITANS (Indian/Curry) 11a Kort St, City (011-834-8048). \\ Delicious curries prepared by master curry chef, Kapitan. This restaurant is only open for lunch. ASIAN
KHAZANA (Indian/Curry) Corner Jan Smuts and Montagne Ave, Craighall Park (011-836-7529/30). \\ \\ ASIAN
L'INCONTRO 81 Selbourne Rd, Witkoppen, Johannesburg North. \\ \\ ITALIAN
LA BASTILLE Old Mutual Centre, corner President and Harrison Sts (011-838-2333). \\ \\ FRENCH
LA GONDOLA 36 West St, Kempton Park (011-975-2216). \\ \\ ITALIAN
LA TAVOLA Crosswold Centre, corner Louis Botha Ave and Newick Rd, Crosswold (011-440-6035). \\ \\ ITALIAN
LE CHABLIS Sandown Centre, Rivonia and Maud Sts, Sandown (011-884-1000). \\ The atmosphere of this restaurant is extremely cosy and cheerful, and the food is of a very high standard. FRENCH
LEIPOLDT'S 94 Juta St, Braamfontein (011-339-2765). \\ \\ SOUTH AFRICAN
LES MARQUIS 12 Fredman Dr, Sandown (011-783-8947). \\ A beautiful restaurant, decorated with contemporary South African artwork. The excellent wine cellars add to the enjoyment of superb French cuisine. FRENCH
LIEN WAH (Chinese) Rosebank Hotel, Corner Tyrwhitt and Sturdee Aves, Rosebank (011-788-1820). \\ \\ ASIAN
MANDARIN OF CARLTON (Chinese) 143 Blue Route, Carlton Centre City (011-331-5381). \\ The cuisine is Cantonese and Szechuan, and the standard of cooking is very high. ASIAN
MEO PATACCA! 20 Chaplin Rd, Illovo (011-880-2442/3). \\ A fun, friendly restaurant with a good buffet selection and homemade pasta. There is also a veranda if you wish to eat outside. ITALIAN
MINGS PLACE (Chinese) 100 Plein St, corner Quartz St, Johannesburg (011-337-7175). \\ A wide variety of cuisine including Korean, Peking, Cantonese and Szechuan. There is also vegetarian cooking. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended. ASIAN
OASIS Hyde Sq, Jan Smuts Ave, Hyde Park (011-788-4115). \\ This is a family-run business, and it shows in the charming personal service and the attention to detail. There are always plenty of fresh flowers and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The cuisine is extremely professional and dishes are beautifully prepared. Seafood
PAGODA GARDEN (Chinese/Japanese) Shop 6A, Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, Corner Bompas and Jan Smuts Ave, Dunkeld (011-788-3106/2964). \\ \\ ASIAN
RISKY BUSINESS (Indian/Curry) 11b 7th Ave, Melville (011-726-8142). \\ \\ ASIAN
RISTORANTE ITALIANO Westgate Shopping Centre (011-764-3591). \\ \\ ITALIAN
SEAWAVE INN 16 Sovereign St, Bedfordview (011-615-3708). \\ \\ Seafood
SIMPLY CHAPAT 046 Luipaard St, corner of Paardekraal Dr, Krugersdorp (011-953-4093). \\ \\ FRENCH
ST JAMES Johannesburg Sun and Towers Hotel, Corner Smal and Jeppe Sts (011-29-7011). \\ A stylish dining room, relaxing atmosphere and good French cooking. The seafood is particularly recommended. FRENCH
SUZY WONG (Chinese) 39 Augusta Rd, Regents Park (011-435-1376). \\ \\ ASIAN
SWISS INN 170 Hendrik Verwoerd Dr, Randburg (011-789-3314, 787-9903). \\ \\ STEAKHOUSE
THE MANDARIN RESTAURANT (Chinese) 143 Blue Route, Carlton Centre, Johannesburg (011-331-5381/2/3). \\ \\ ASIAN
THE NOBLE HOUSE (Chinese) Corner Melle and Smit Sts, Braamfontein (011-339-2800). \\ \\ ASIAN
THE RAJ (Indian) Corner Melle and Smit Sts, Braamfontein (011-339-1850). \\ \\ ASIAN
THERMANN'S 214 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove (011-728-2771). \\ A comfortable restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. FRENCH
THREE SHIPS Carlton Hotel, Main St, City (011-331-8911). \\ One of the best French restaurants. The atmosphere is elegant and stylish, the service courteous and subtle, and the cuisine delicious. A very popular restaurant, so you are advised to book early. FRENCH
VILLA BORGHESE 95 de Villiers St, Corner Claim, City (011-23-1793). \\ \\ ITALIAN
WATERFRONT Westgate Shopping Centre (011-764-3640). \\ \\ South African