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Bottega

22 4th Avenue | Parkhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa
+27 11 447 4448
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Ranked #70 of 397 restaurants in Johannesburg
Dining options: Late Night
Most recent review
- Apr 29, 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Late Night
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83% Recommend
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

Overall, the food was very dissapointing. Everything, from the duck to the pasta, was drenched in very rich sauces which did not allow the flavours of the food to come out. The service was okay and so was the wine list but I would still not recommend this place. Rather stay away if you're looking for something special.

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Florence
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92 reviews 92 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Nice venue, cafe feel, nice atmosphere, but they were running out of menu items by 8.45pm on a saturday night. There is a clipboard choice, so the menu is small. What we had was freshly prepared. So earmark what you want when you arrive..for some reason our order was taken in stages, drinks, the starters and later mains. Service was... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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34 reviews 34 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

we usually go there for lunch with business partners the food is so so staff is helpful and price is apordable

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SA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

The ambiance and service here is excellent. The waiters really do spoil you! The food however is a little disappointing as there is nothing great about it and the menu is a little "old". For the price you pay you would expect more.

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Brighton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

The food on whole here is great. Im not a vegetarian but the Melanzane and a few of the other vegetarian starters are really excellent. The waiters know the menu really well and service has otherwise been good on the few times i've visited.

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Souht Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

I really love the bakery, the service is great and the avo rock is divine. the venue is not fantastically aesthetic but well positioned. the upolstery could be redone is it a little old!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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53 reviews 53 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Excellent selection of food and wines and great service, up market and great for special occasions or any occasion really! Book in advance

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Johannesburg
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37 reviews 37 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Its so small you may just miss it, but the italian food here is something not to miss. Its authentic( so much so that the owner speaks to you in italian if you want), and the food is great. My mother in law( a true italian) even thought the food was great. The small setting makes it cosy, and the... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

My husband took me here on our first date and within six months, we were engaged. Now, I'm not saying that this restaurant was directly responsible for my marriage, but it is a great place for a first date. Lovely, romantic atmosphere and great service. The food is superb, as is the wine, albeit a tad pricey.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

Food is always good and prices are reasonable. Staff friendly and efficient. One of our favourite places.

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