Honouring Culinary Excellence at Hotel Sky, Sandton, on April 7, 2025

The South Africa Restaurant Awards (SARA) announced its second annual ceremony, scheduled for April 7, 2025, at the Hotel Sky in Sandton. This event celebrates the nation’s finest culinary talents, recognising restaurants, bars, and industry professionals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in South Africa’s culinary scene.

Operated by the World Restaurant Awards Group, established in 1999, the South Africa Restaurant Awards is part of a distinguished portfolio that includes renowned events such as the British Restaurant Awards, World Restaurant Awards, World Hotel & Restaurant Awards, Mauritius Restaurant Awards, and West Africa Restaurant Awards (WARA). Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the World Restaurant Awards Group has a global presence with offices in 15 countries, underscoring its commitment to celebrating culinary excellence worldwide.

Sara Kensington, Partnerships Director of the South Africa Restaurant Awards, expressed her enthusiasm:” We are honoured to spotlight the outstanding talents within South Africa’s culinary community and provide a platform that recognises their hard work and dedication.”

Reflecting the richness and diversity of South Africa’s culinary landscape, the award categories are open for public voting. This public-driven recognition is a testament to the vibrant and exceptional quality of the country’s restaurants, bars, chefs, and hospitality professionals. Voting is live from February 10, 2025, until March 30, 2025, on the social network platform Telephonos. Customers, staff, and the general public are encouraged to vote to support their favourite establishments and personalities.

                          Official Nominations List – South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025

Best Culinary Experience 2025

• La Colombe (Cape Town)
• Kolonaki Greek Kouzina (Randburg)
• Post & Pepper Restaurant (Stellenbosch)
• FYN (Cape Town)
• The Test Kitchen Fledgelings (Cape Town)
• Salsify at the Roundhouse (Cape Town)
• Belly of the Beast (Cape Town)
• Encore Restaurant (Three Rivers)
• Pier (Cape Town)
• Eike by Bertus Basson (Stellenbosch)
• SIBA – The Restaurant
• Trumps Grillhouse and Butchery (Sandton)
• TANG Asian Restaurant & Bar (Sandton)

Best Restaurant in Cape Town 2025

• Nobu
• La Colombe
• The Codfather
• Pot Luck Club
• Salsify
• Ginja
• Chefs Warehouse
• FYN
• The Pot Luck Club
• Grub & Vine
• Pier
• Tang Asian Luxury Restaurant

Best Hospitality 2025

• Marble (Johannesburg)
• The Saxon Hotel
• The Greenhouse (Sandton)
• Second Story (Sandton City)
• Flames (Westcliff, Johannesburg)
• Level Four Restaurant (Rosebank)
• Belly of the Beast (Cape Town)
• The Beverly Hills Hotel (Durban)
• The Pot Luck Club (Woodstock)
• The Cellars-Hohenort
• The Test Kitchen Fledgelings (Cape Town)
• Salsify at the Roundhouse (Cape Town)
• Pier (Cape Town)
• Mamasamba (Rosebank)
• Foxcroft (Constantia, Cape Town)

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant 2025

• Olive ‘n Twist (Roodepoort)
• Primi Piatti
• Spur Steak Ranches
• The Fat Olive (Lanseria)
• Papachinos
• Ocean Basket (Various Locations)
• Bambanani (Melville)
• The Company’s Garden Restaurant (Cape Town)
• Gioia Trattoria (Parkwood)
• JoyJozi (Dunkeld)
• The Table at De Meye (Stellenbosch)
• Encore (Three Rivers)

 Best Restaurant in Durban 2025

• The Oyster Box Hotel (Umhlanga)
• The Chefs’ Table (Durban)
• Café 1999 (Durban)
• Max’s Lifestyle (Durban)