Lambrusco's Italian Dining, Johannesburg - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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CUISINES

Italian, Pizza

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service

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4.0

102 reviews

Excellent

37

Very good

45

Average

11

Poor

3

Terrible

6

johne999a

Lagos134 contributions

Valentine lacking a little

Feb 2022 • none

Booked this place as I pass it often and it looked appealing and the reviews here are generally good. Being valentine's day it was busy and had a fixed menu. I am always nervous when good restaurants don't offer al-la-carte on specific days. It was pretty packed, we arrived to find our table in the far rear corner, it was fine, except I asked for a terrace table. Service was pretty efficient although a little slow and it seemed they had few staff for a busy night. Ordered starters, me, mussels, very good, tasty soup-like dish, wife, salmon, also OK, daughter a rather unusual bruschetta with avo... For the mains I had chicken, cooked well but buried in a rough chopped tomato sauce, so much it overwhelmed the dish and was not delicate. Daughter had fish which was OK. Wife had pasta dish, very overcooked almost mushy. She did not eat it, and sent it back, the manager came and explained that was how his guests preferred it. Somewhat odd, as al-dente is the norm in a proper italian resto. He did offer limoncello which was good. The wine list was very limited, and the wine we chose (as reasonable Chardonnay) was not especially good, seemed it had been warmed too often. Anyway, we will try again, on a "normal" day.

Written 17 February 2022

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JayC

2 contributions

Superb.

Dec 2019 • none

I have visited many times, both for lunch and dinner.. Great restaurant. Both the food and the atmosphere are superb.

Written 12 November 2020

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J Aron

2 contributions

Disappointing

Jan 2020 • couples

Mediocre veal marsala, poorly presented; not authentic. Impatient service. This echoes someone’s review of March 19. Will not be returning

Written 16 January 2020

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Leslie S

5 contributions

Our Local - not so fantastic!

May 2024 • couples

Service excellent. Waitress excellent. Seafood pasta terrible! Too much butter drenched over linguine. The excuse from the owner was he has told “them” not to heat for too long. No accountability for ensuring the food out of your kitchen is great, blame your staff, don’t offer to replace it and then still put it on the bill.

Written 3 May 2024

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@DDevenier

2 contributions

Terrible Experience

Jul 2022 • family

Argubly the worst dining experience ever!! Terrible food, bad service and an overall bad experience!!

Written 29 July 2022

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Paula H

Oslo65 contributions

Excelant

Jun 2019 • friends

A couple of friends they took me do dinner to Lambruscos. The food is EXCELENT, the service it's very good. The restaurant its very cozy. I will be back for sure. Best regards Paula.

Written 5 September 2019

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Graham P

Bexley70 contributions

Dining out in Johannesburg

Mar 2019 • none

Lambrucos in Northcliff, Johannesburg would have to be one of the best dining experiences we had during our South Africa Trip. Family owned and operated Raffaele and his Family presented an authenic & comprehensive menu of traditional foods supported by an extensive beverage list. Highly recommended.

Written 3 September 2019

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Mario

Johannesburg4 contributions

Best old style pizza's in town

Aug 2019 • friends

We go to Lambrusco's just got the pizza's. They have a traditional wood fired oven and their pizza's are the best in town! They have a traditional medium thick base with flavoursome generous toppings. If you like traditional then you have to go for the Napolitana - the anchovies, capers and olives are delicious!

Written 31 August 2019

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Bev B

Randburg32 contributions

Ladies Night Out

Jul 2019 • none

The ambiance is warm and welcoming, the food is delicious and the service excellent. The menu has something for everyone as does the wine list. You won't be disappointed.

Written 12 August 2019

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Ivanda V

174 contributions

Best seafood pasta ever

Jun 2019 • friends

Had lunch with a friend at this quint Italian restaurant. On a cold day a lovely atmosphere was created by the wood fire pizza oven. The music playing was nostalgic and the white and black table cloths added to the Italian feel. Our waiter was very attentive and the owner oversaw the dishes and service. We ordered the red house wine and at R96 it was good value for money. I had the seafood pasta. Pricey at R220 but worth every cent. Succulent perfectly cooked prawns, an abundance of mussels and tender calamari strips served with spaghetti in a beautiful sauce with fresh tomatoes. It was a huge portion but I ate the last morsel. I saw pizzas being served and the toppings looked plentiful and delicious. My friend had the Melanzane Parmigiana and she was not impressed with the portion size for the prize. At least dessert made up for it. A cosy pleasant eatery that I will visit again.

Written 24 June 2019

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KimFFW

Johannesburg10 contributions

Pleasant experience but rather pricey for meal

Feb 2019 • none

Despite being right on the parking lot, Lambrusco's manages to create a cosy (though hot, if you are close to the pizza oven!) atmosphere, with personal attention from the owner. The staff are friendly and competent. I would choose carefully off the menu, as some meals are tasty and others, just OK. I had the fish, done uniquely in the pizza oven, which made it succulent with crispy edges. What was lacking was stronger seasoning or a sauce of some kind. The veggies were bland. My friends enjoyed their pasta dish and meat dish. Quite pricey, though, comparative to similar restaurants, even those in more affluent areas. Nevertheless, there is clearly a loyal following of regulars.

Written 15 May 2019

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Aliwag

Randburg3 contributions

consistently good food and vibe

Apr 2019 • couples

A regular spot which consistently provides excellent food and service. I went for lunch today - a rainy cold day and sat near the pizza oven enjoying some home cooked comfort food and great wine

Written 24 April 2019

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Kim R

Johannesburg11 contributions

Disappointing

Mar 2019 • couples

Prices have increased exponentially. Food quality poor. Service is sub standard. Will not be visiting again.

Written 19 March 2019

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ZA_world

Johannesburg1327 contributions

Special Occasion

Mar 2019 • couples

Cosy trattoria with traditional Italian menu, costed as a special occasion experience. Modest pasta portions allow for multiple courses; opt for pizza if you're on a budget. The ravioli is exceptional - be sure to specify for it to be done al dente - and grab the seafood pasta if it is on special (not a standard on the menu) as it is beautifully presented and very tasty.

Written 2 March 2019

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Helena R

22 contributions

Amazing

Feb 2019 • family

I didn't have this amazing Italian food since I was in Palermo. The pizza and the pasta were delicious. Please try the sorbets? Gelato on it's glamour. The owner is incredible passionate about his origins and the grappa it's a trip by itself to Italy. Amazing food, service and environment.

Written 28 February 2019

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