Machics Restaurant
Corner Lynwood and Simon Vermooten Road
Superior food, a great pub-style vibe and seriously good specials – all of this and more are par for the course at Machics, where there is something for every taste, and never a dull moment! With various offers constantly being featured (like a free Heineken draft with a 300g sirloin; or a free glass of KWV Roodeberg with the slow-cooked lamb shank), there are also all kinds of events – like Meaty Mondays and Tasty Tuesdays. In short – you’re in for a treat! The restaurant’s management team comes with almost 50 years of restaurant and pub experience, so great hospitality is the name of the game and it’s no wonder that this is such a favourite among locals.
Fabio’s (formerly Ristorante L’isola)
585 Rossouw Street
There is no denying it – authentic Italian food, made with love, skill and a whole lot of passion, is simply unbeatable, and at Fabio’s, this is what you can expect… And more. Here, the Tuesday pizza specials have pretty much become the stuff of legend (with bases done to absolute perfection) and the extensive menu also includes Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, European and seafood options galore. If you’re in the mood for a good, old-fashioned bowl of spaghetti (al dente, of course), handmade ravioli in fresh brodo or a succulently seared filetto – this is the place. And you’ll feel right at home walking in to the smell of a large pot of tomatoes boiling, with freshly picked basil being chopped and pasta being expertly rolled by a master pasta maker in this Italian haven of mouth-watering food.
The Brazen Head Willows
Willow Way Centre, Corner Lynwood and Albeth Road
Since 2009, this casual Irish chain restaurant and pub has been serving up hearty meals and a whole slew of imported stout and whiskeys much to the delight of the loyal clientele, who just keeps coming back for more. Offering a variety of rooms, which are just perfect for functions (such as the Irish Times-room, which allows for smokers), the establishment also boasts a large wine cellar that goes down a treat for bigger, private gatherings of up to 40 people. The Brazen Head’s bar, which is separate from the restaurant, boasts a deck area with many TVs, so sports enthusiasts are well catered for when it comes to entertainment! When it comes to food, the restaurant prides itself on serving fresh and authentic food with lots of heart and the menu features hearty, wholesome and well-priced Irish and South African dishes that would please just about any taste.
