Celebrity chefs, the exceptional produce South Africa is known for and dining rooms with a view come together to provide gastronomes in Johannesburg with a wealth of outstanding fine dining restaurants. These are the five best restaurants in Johannesburg right now.
Luke Dale Roberts X the Saxon
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Also of lauded restaurant The Test Kitchen in Cape Town, Luke Dale Roberts is one of South Africa’s most revered chefs. Taking inspiration from global gourmet food trends, this restaurant at luxury hotel The Saxon provides guests with a gastronomic journey through a five-course collaboration menu or eight-course tasting menu. Head chef Candice Philip oversees the culinary team here as they create dishes like langoustine and home cured lamb risotto with chevin goats cheese and lamb herb oil, and springbok with ash baked beetroot, pine needle, ricotta and peanut. Each menu is offered with tea or wine pairing.
