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SOUTH AFRICA'S TOP 10 RESTAURANTS

i decided to travel South Africa’s most populated cities in search of the best places to tantalise the taste-buds, from high-end dining to fabulous flavours without the fancy prices.

Johannesburg - The Codfather Sand-ton Skye

I had heard about them. Reviews varied according to where you were on the Eatto- Live barometer. But as a very picky eater, I wasn’t going to let the opinions of my peers dictate my perception of a venue I had only heard of through the grapevine. Finding this venue seemed simple enough on the GPS – and if they were going for a hidden gem in the middle of Sandton – they nailed it. Took me a few minutes circling their perimeter to realise… oh, they’re part of a luxurious apartment suite. #FacePalm

The Codfather is one of those seemingly quiet, understated places that whacks you between the eyes from the moment you set foot inside. It is an establishment that could take on any of Johannesburg’s foodie temples – Signature, Saints, Marble – all of which I adore. Waitrons know the main dishes and everything that goes in them like they made it themselves, but the real excitement lies within the printed menu, which is a collection of thoughtfully considered dishes

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