Herewith recommendations on restaurants in Johannesburg based on recent personal experience.

Chez Gerard

  • 20 West Apartment Hotel, 20 West Road South, Morningside, Sandton, 011 290 9600
  • Specific mention needs to be made of the freshly baked baguettes and the utterly delicious Crème brulée

The Elm Tree Restaurant

  • Located at the Syrene Hotel, 28 Wessel Road, Rivonia, 011 231 3900
  • Good spring/ summer menu available, try the Scottish Salmon Cakes, a lovely light option
  • Inside as well as outside seating under the Elm tree