Mint-green lights and white walls radiate a soothing atmosphere at Fresh Restaurant, the hip breakfast spot at The Rosebank Hotel Crowne Plaza. The bistro's USP remains its use of freshly sourced produce to prepare all its nutritional offerings which do not lack on the taste quotient. The buffet-style breakfast spread includes an array of dishes including traditional South African delights and contemporary eats. The open kitchen at Fresh only reinforces its philosophy of going organic and using natural, farm-procured stuff free from additives and artificial seasonings.
Established in 2009, dw eleven - 13 has been delighting locals and visitors alike, with its regularly changing menu of a modern European fare. Chef Marthinus Ferreira brings his experience of working in some of the finest kitchens in Europe as well as South Africa and it shows in his impeccably plated creations. The menu offers a refined selection of specialties such as Szechuan Crusted Scottish Salmon, grass fed beef fillet and Porcini Dusted Hake. The wine list is fairly extensive and offers great pairing options. There's also a chef's tasting menu featuring a six course display of the chef's creativity. The interiors, done up in an earthy palette with understated decor, are an elegant affair. Check website for more.
A sophisticated ambiance radiates around the four corners of March Restaurant, a chic dining venue at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel. Rich velvet booths, imposing lights, mosaic planks and attentive service create an intimate atmosphere to enjoy some delectable preparations. Menu offers a heady mix of local delicacies and intercontinental dishes that promise to appease even the hardest to please food snobs. Do order its wholesome gourmet burger, an all-time favorite at March. Other equally toothsome offerings include calamari stuffed with prawn caesar and salsa and the creamy butternut soup. An impressive selection of fine wines augments the ambrosial eats served here.
Brick-lined walls, plush and cozy chairs, old-school decor elements and attention to minute detailing make Central One a hip venue for romantic dates and business dinners. Perched atop the ritzy centrally located Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, this rooftop spot offers some sweeping views of one of the busiest quarters of South Africa, as one gets to soak in some breathtaking vistas of imposing skyscrapers sharing canvas with European-style buildings. Beneath, tuk tuks, tourist buses and swanky BMWs and Mercs race by. Central One provides an ideal escape from the bustle, allowing guests to spend a relaxed evening by the pool or simply gaze at the beautiful sun sets of the tribal land.
Koi Restaurant entices your palate with devouring Asian delicacies as you dine here. The restaurant is known for offering a range of Pan Asian variety along with an impressive list of beverages. Enjoy some steaming dimsums or opt for sushi rolls or choose from the variety of delicious noodles and curries. You can pair your meal with the unique African cocktail offerings or enjoy fine wines and other beverages from their menu. Its elegant interiors and cozy furnishings complemented with warm hospitality make this a great spot to catch up with your friends as you unwind after work.