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The Diack Family Farm, Brightside is based in the foothill of the ancient Magaliesberg​ Mountain Range.

Blessed with rich, fertile soil the farm produces virtually all in-season vegetables used by il Contadino. Only organic(no poisons/inorganic fertilizers) methods are used to grow our vegetables. We are working towards using our seed, leaving a small portion of each crop to go to seed.

The farm also Provides free-range chickens, ducks, eggs, acorn-fed pigs, wild boar, grass-fed Suffolk Lamb, and Dexter beef. The plates of delicious food in the restaurant are decorated with beautiful flowers harvested in the garden.

The farm is a perfect circle in as much as all the manure from the animals is used in the garden and the composted cuttings. The egg shells and edible waste from the restaurant are put back into the soil and fed to the pigs. Even empty milk bottles adorn the soft fruit trees filled with natural bug lures to safeguard our fruit. The farm kitchens produce chutneys, jellies, some cheeses, and charcuterie products. Brightside is a magical, happy place with all manner of livestock foraging all over the place, staff working with a song on their lips, and of course the remarkable gardens.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 10h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 10h00 - 15h00

Reviews (153)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Nthabi M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Nov 25
    Thapelo & the team are doing an amazing job. Great food, cosy experience and brilliant service! Love the bone marrow, fillet and arancini starter

  • Bettina M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Nov 25
    Lovely intimate restaurant. Our second time there with overseas guests who also enjoyed the evening. We will be back

  • Willem P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Oct 25
    il Contadino is officially our favorite restaurant in JHB. It is always a hit with the best service that you can think of.

  • Joanne T. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Oct 25
    Had very average food - told the waiter who didn't even come back to me about it. Disappointing.

  • Kevin (Madala) H. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Oct 25
    All good - thanks

  • Kevin (Madala) H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 09 Oct 25
    All good - thanks

  • Thabo M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Oct 25
    the gentleman serving was fantastic. Incredible service thank you sir!

  • Kevin (Madala) H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Oct 25
    All good thank you

  • Johan K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Oct 25
    service and food very good

  • Kiya Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Sep 25
    Excellent service and making my daughter’s birthday celebration one of the best.

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