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Forti Grill and Bar

Italian
Location Pointer 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
4.6
(1670 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 (1670)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • MARIUS Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    No background music Steak maybe little overdone Bit overpriced

  • ROMEO Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    Nothing but exceptional

  • KIDI Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Dec 25
    I wish the restaurant was away rockets as Rockets can be quite noisy and we also could smile dagga being smoked from outside. Other than that we had an amazing experience

  • CHRISTIE Dined: 5 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Dec 25
    Unfortunately, our experience was negatively impacted by the waiter’s rude and unwelcoming attitude. This fell well below the standard of service we expected.

  • MARINDA E. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Dec 25
    Good day Mark and the team. It was great and you all was absolute professional-friendly!! THANKS🎄🎄

  • SHANISO Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lesley P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Dec 25
    Always the best. Food so good it would make you Google translate to Italian😂 lo consiglio vivamente

  • SINDI Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Dec 25
    Excellent service Lucas. Cruised through large group table with no effort Food outstanding Would definitely recommend Sonja

  • Louis D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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