The big-night tables of Johannesburg

Michelin stars and World's 50 Best, for the big night.

10 places in Johannesburg · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: dineplan.com

1. 1

   NCW

   Melville

   Time Out Johannesburg Best Restaurants (2026) · Contemporary African · $$$

   46 Main Rd, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109, South Africa · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Cyra

   Houghton Estate

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Contemporary, globally inspired · $$$$

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3. 3

   Qunu

   Sandhurst

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Fine dining, South African · $$$$

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Johannesburg.

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4. 4

   Saint

   Sandton

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Italian, wood-fired · $$$

   Saint Benedict Road, 2041 Sandton · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Zioux

   Modern fusion · Sandown, Sandton

   Eat Out 1 star (2025) · Global sharing plates · $$$

   129 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2031, South Africa · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Embarc

   Parkhurst

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Contemporary, seasonal · $$$

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Johannesburg.

   13th Street, 2006 Rosebank · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Marble

   South African grill · Rosebank

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Live-fire grill · $$$$

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Johannesburg.

   Keyes Art Mile, corner of Keyes and Jellicoe Avenues, Rosebank, Johannesburg · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Les Créatifs

   Bryanston

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Modern African ('Afrique moderne') · $$$$

   Shop 12H, Hobart Grove Centre, 52 Hobart Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   The Pot Luck Club

   Modern tapas · Melrose Arch

   Eat Out 1 star (2026) · Globally inspired small plates · $$$

   61 North Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Insights Restaurant

    Houghton Estate

    Time Out Johannesburg Best Restaurants (2026) · South African · $$$

    4 13th Avenue, Houghton Estate · Map · Add to Chef Amazing