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Forti Grill and Bar

Italian
Location Pointer 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
4.5
(1522 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 (1522)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • NEO Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • BRANDON Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • GERT Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 30 Jul 26
    Food and service was fantastic, from we walked in till we left was everything truly amazing, the food, the view, the service

  • elmie c. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Jul 26
    Without exception it is a special experience.

  • Chantel Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    Beautiful restaurant, the staff were all professional and neatly dressed. I’ll recommend the restaurant, especially when you have special occasions. The food I’ll personally give it 4/ 5. But my husband rates it 5/5 👌🏾

  • Patricia M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rina M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 11 Jul 26
    You just can’t go wrong with this place 👌

  • BOITUMELO Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Jul 26
    Thank you for always going above and beyond with your service and food.

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