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BELLAGIO JOHANNESBURG

Italian Mediterranean Seafood Vegetarian Friendly
257 Oxford Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
(634 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating

Chef-Owner Louise Castle believes in using the finest and freshest seasonal produce. Classically trained in Italy you can expect her to wow you with the likes of seafood risotto, zucchini fritters and the best soufflé in the business. The specials board at Bellagio is one its highlights and keeps the food fresh and exciting.

The shady terrace is ideal for long lazy summer lunches and the stylish interior transports you to a trattoria overlooking Lake Como. That paired with the smells of basil and tomato wafting from the kitchen you will want to turn your lunch or dinner into a very leisurely one.

From freshly baked bread to a towering mille-feuille with berries and pistachios the menu has something for everyone and is utterly delicious.

Reviews (634)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Melodia C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mark C. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 20 May 25
    Bellagio, Illovo: A Triumph of Taste Stepping into Bellagio’s new premises in Illovo feels like stumbling upon a Mediterranean idyll plonked improbably in the heart of South Africa. The covered terrace, all airy elegance and dappled light, sets the tone: relaxed yet refined, a place where you can loosen your collar without feeling you’ve wandered into a beachside braai. The staff are a cut above the usual Joburg jumble - well-drilled, genuinely friendly, and professional without the stiffness that often plagues places trying this hard. The menu has enough variety to keep you dithering happily. And the food? Oh, it delivers. The tuna tartare was a revelation - gloriously fresh, perched on a creamy bed of avocado, crowned with microgreens that added just the right whisper of earthiness. Seasoning was bang on, each bite a balance of silk and zing. The East Coast sole, draped in a lemon butter sauce with flaked almonds, was a buttery, nutty dream, cooked to that elusive point where it flakes at a glance but holds its dignity. The foil-baked seabass was no less impressive, tender and fragrant, while the prawns with rocket, tomato, and a cheeky hint of chilli tangled in perfectly al dente pasta were a masterclass in restraint and punch. Dessert? The Grand Marnier soufflé, a house speciality, lived up to its billing - fluffy as a cloud, light as a summer fling, and just boozy enough to make you grin. A bottle of Crystallum Peter Max, with its bright acidity and layered complexity, was a splendid accomplice, cutting through the richness without stealing the show. Bellagio is a bloody triumph. In a culinary landscape too often littered with try-hards and disappointments, this is a place that gets it right, from terrace to table. I’ll be back. 20 May 2025

  • Roberta E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • MERYL N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 May 25
    Wonderful meal and experience. Found Bellagio by accident and each of our meals was superb. It was a great fibe and particularly liked that there seem to be many locals. Always a good sign. Definitely recommend.

  • Bruce D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 07 May 25
    Consistently great experience with stunning food.

  • Robyn C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 May 25
    One of our favourites

  • Sandra G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 17h00