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Forti Grill and Bar

Italian
Location Pointer 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
4.5
(1471 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 (1471)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • anelle b. Dined: 2 days ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Apr 26
    Not a great experience

  • Handre B. Dined: 1 week ago
    2
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    Ordered white wine that was 3 years old and whe opened it was off. The waiter asked if I want another one and that one was even older. Terrible white wine list. Ambience was terrible because there isa nighclub right next to the restaurant. I will most definitely never visit this restaurant again

  • VINCENT C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • SIDWELL P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Mar 26
    Absolute experience par excellence

  • WESTROCON Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • RENEILWE Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26
    The restaurant was dirty and very dusty. The standard has dropped big time. . The chairs are very dirty, flithy and grissy. Waiters are not professional. Waste of money

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