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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 (163)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Megan H. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 06 May 26
    Exquisite food, on the pricey side, but justified by the very attentive service. It was an extremely chilly evening & we were seated near the windows, and definitely could have been warmer. But it's worth a few extra clothing layers for that awesome food. We'll be back to try the pizza!

  • Bridget K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 May 26
    We were looking for cosy and comfort on a cold evening and Il Contadino delivered on both and more! Farm to table food makes the food sing as well as ones soul.

  • Quintus K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Apr 26
    Great food, good service and a super vibe on a rainy Friday evening in Johannesburg

  • Kevin [Madala] H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Apr 26
    All good thanks.

  • Albert G. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kevin B. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Apr 26
    The food as ever was delightful. I had the mini calzone, followed by the boar sausages and polenta - full of flavour. My wife had a perfectly cooked steak. The service here is always good - the restaurant was not very full which perhaps affects the ambience.

  • NinaLucy F. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Apr 26
    Loved it!

  • Dominic Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Anna S. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Apr 26
    The beer battered hake & chips was very average. The hake was a bit dry and the chips were slightly undercooked & not crispy.

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