Prosopa, located in Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre, is a contemporary Greek restaurant with a cosmopolitan flair that has been a landmark for fine Greek cuisine for 11 years. The decor of this intimate restaurant creates an elegant and inviting Meditteranean atmosphere. The private booths provide a cosy and romantic spot to enjoy your meal, complete with a fireplace gleaming in the background.
Greek, Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine
The team at Prosopa don’t only cater for the Greek experience, but also serve dishes from Portugal and Spain so you have a range of meals to choose from. A variety of pleasing starters are on offer such as the meze platter which includes dolmades, keftedes, croquettes, spanakopitas, fried brinjals, skordalia, tzatziki and herbed pita bread.
Main meals
For mains, be sure to sample the 4 Lamb Chops made with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, oreganum and served with spiced lentils, tahini yoghurt and Greek lemon potatoes. Another favourite is the restaurant’s signature dish of lamb kleftiko with vine leaves, feta, rosemary mushrooms, butternut purée, creamed spinach and Greek lemon potatoes.
Greek desserts
When it comes to dessert, the galaktoboureko – a Greek milk tart-type dessert, made with custard, phyllo pastry and honey syrup, served with fennel and citrus ice cream – will certainly satisfy any sweet craving. You may also want to indulge in the baklava with roasted nuts, phyllo pastry, honey syrup and lemon ice cream.
An extensive selection of local and international wines are also available at this restaurant. Be sure to keep an eye out for the monthly food-and-wine pairing evenings that are popular among regulars. Prosopa offers guests an opportunity to relax with friends in a stylish and welcoming atmosphere over a glass of ouzo, while soaking up the feeling of being in Europe.
Prosopa Restaurant in Waterkloof
012 460 1663
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Words: Lisa Dewberry | Images: Supplied
