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Forti Grill and Bar

Italian
Location Pointer 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
4.5
(1715 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sunsets
  • Gourmet Guide Rated 2019

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Forti Grill and Bar is the dream of well known SA celebrity chef Fortunato Mazzone. After 22 very successful years at SA icon restaurant Ritrovo, Forti (as he is known) is creating a flagship restaurant to a truly international standard. Forti Grill and Bar is an upmarket restaurant with an Italian flair and a true emphasis on hospitality and exceptional food. It will cater for Sun International VIP clientele, diplomats, high profile businessmen, socialites and Fortis favourite – his loyal regulars with a beautifully and luxuriously appointed dining room and showpiece kitchen offering service and cuisine of a superior standard. The restaurant seats 180 and includes 2 private rooms and a full temperature controlled wine cellar / private room and an elegant bar serving some of the most exclusive drinks in SA. There is an outdoor terrace featuring screened off pergolas with private tables, outdoor tables, communal seating at raised tables and lounge seating for those who just want to relax. The most exclusive rooftop terrace in SA offering fine dining under the stars.

Our service team boasts SAs most experienced front of house managers and no less than 3 culinary springboks in the kitchen under the leadership of famed culinary molecular artist Edward Clegg as well as pastry whizz Jean-Mari Hanekom. Our famous Ritrovo team of Niki Pouris and Quinton Russell are on the floor with Francesco and the whole team is all bound together under the watchful eye and guidance of Forti.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Thursday 11h45 - 21h00
  • Friday 11h45 - 22h30
  • Saturday 11h45 - 22h30
  • Sunday 11h45 - 21h00

Reviews (1715)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Hennie B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ncedisa M. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 19 Feb 26
    Best of the best, the food, the views, the location. It’s a full package experience. I would definitely recommend.

  • Darren O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Although the establishment did not appear to be too busy, there seemed to be moments where no waiters were tending to the floor. Food however was amazing.

  • Thomas M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • EUGENIE E. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    Absolutely amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine. Service was amazing and friendly. Everything was so delicious! I had the best fish and chocolate lava pudding that I have ever had. Thank you for a fabulous dinner experience!

  • Vrystaat v. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    Really wonderful venue. Weather permitting, the views from the outside seating enhances the ambiance.

  • LORENDA Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 14 Feb 26
    Compliments to Chef and waiter please

  • BETH Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 10 Feb 26
    Not a great experience! Waiter was good. Everything else, not so much! And why do the SMOKING tables get preference in 2026? Move with the times!

  • HANLIE Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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