Le Bistro Petit Cochon

If you're looking for a quiet place to have a nice and private conversation, this french bistro can be the place. It may be described by the word simplicity. They don't have a written menu, each day they choose le plat du jour and two alternative dishes which the waiter explains to you at the table. 

For our lunch, we ordered a plate of the day which consisted of chichen breast, vegetables and rice (we could have chips instead of these sides) and a salad with some cheese and cooked ham. The food tasted homemade! What I most liked was the french bread basket that we get with some butter....hum. But actually, I'm suspicious to say cause I love all kind of bread. 

After a long time chatting we decided that we deserved a beautiful chocolate mousse tart to share. It was really delicious, even more with an expresso together.

Address: Corner of Rivonia Road and First Avenue,Codfather centre
Morningside, Johannesburg
082 511 0202

Il Giardino Degli Ulivi

Well, this was our first lunch in 2013 and we had some nice companions! As always it was lovely and funny. The chosen place for this event was the restaurant Il Giardino Degli Ulivi, which is inside the charming complex Stanley 44, in city centre, near to Wits University.

There is no parking, you should find a place on the street, and be careful not to stop in forbidden places (I took a fine).

The ambient is very pleasant, tables in open-air below tree shadows and a fountain in the middle allowing you to relax and enjoy the good food. You can stay there for some hours without noticing.

I ordered the stylish hamburguer, big beef with buffala muzzarella, pesto, tomato, bread and some chips. It was a large and delicious meal, suitable for the hungry on duty!

I liked so much the place that I went back on a Saturday with my husband and the good experience was repeated. This time I realized that the service was perfectly right. My husband had the filet and he said it was extremely delicious and I tried the gnocchi in blue cheese sauce. Simple divine!







For the grand finale we ordered a tiramissu desert and expressos. What a perfect meal, atmosphere and vibe! I fully recommend it.

Address:  44 Stanley Avenue
Johannesburg 2092, South Africa
011 482 1082