You know a restaurant must be good when it is consistently busy with a repeat clientele over a period of years and it is essential to make a reservation. Such is the family owned and operated da Graziella Trattoria in Edenvale. Graziella and brother Franco, the chef, hail from Ethiopia and both are visible as they keep an eye on the operation. This busy eaterie is abuzz which all adds up to a cosy ambiance.
The decor is not flashy but is typically Italian with the emphasis on the quality of food which includes fish, veal and trippa, authentic pasta dishes, delicious risotto and yes, even pizza's. Fresh and organic ingredients are used and it can be tasted, any and all the dishes are simply delicious. Service is excellent and the wine list offers a selection of reasonably priced Italian and local labels.
http://www.dining-out.co.za/md/Da-Graziella-Ristorante-Pizzeria/5058
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g312573-d794227-Reviews-Da_Graziella-Edenvale_Gauteng.html
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Montecasino
Montecasino is a shopping, hotel, entertainment and casino complex built in the style of an 18th or 19th century Italian village and derives its name from the monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy which was the scene of a bloody battle in World War 2. This recreated village is replete with original Vespa scooters and Fiat 500's and is located in the suburb of Fourways about 10kms northwest of Sandton or about 25 kms outside of the Johannesburg CBD.
The complex includes four 5 star hotels, a casino, shops, restaurants and theatres arranged around an open air piazza and squares interconnected by narrow lanes. Internationally renowned shows including The Lion King, Cats, Beauty and the Beast and High School are staged at the modern 1000 seat Teatro.
Regular special events are hosted and have included a National Tattoo, Davis Cup tennis and an Irish Food Festival over St. Patrick's Day weekend.
However, our favourites include the Montecasino Bird World located next to the Montecasino Hotel which features aviaries of exotic birds plus flying shows at 11.00am and 3.00pm each day.
Our overseas visitors have also been particularly impressed with eating dinner or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants surrounding the piazza especially on a summer's evening while the musical fountains dance to classical and popular music each hour and, all the while minstrels and jugglers perform as they stroll among the crowds.
Contact +27 11 511 1864 or visit the website at www.montecasino.co.za
The complex includes four 5 star hotels, a casino, shops, restaurants and theatres arranged around an open air piazza and squares interconnected by narrow lanes. Internationally renowned shows including The Lion King, Cats, Beauty and the Beast and High School are staged at the modern 1000 seat Teatro.
Regular special events are hosted and have included a National Tattoo, Davis Cup tennis and an Irish Food Festival over St. Patrick's Day weekend.
However, our favourites include the Montecasino Bird World located next to the Montecasino Hotel which features aviaries of exotic birds plus flying shows at 11.00am and 3.00pm each day.
Our overseas visitors have also been particularly impressed with eating dinner or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants surrounding the piazza especially on a summer's evening while the musical fountains dance to classical and popular music each hour and, all the while minstrels and jugglers perform as they stroll among the crowds.
Contact +27 11 511 1864 or visit the website at www.montecasino.co.za
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