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Les Créatifs Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Contemporary Fine Dining French
52 Hobart Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
(383 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

Chef Wandile Mabaso is a creative food artist full of global experiences. He has vast international experience and has worked with internationally renowned Chefs in Michelin star restaurants in New York and Paris.

Classically trained in French cuisine, he currently specializes in contemporary French haute cuisine, where only the finest luxury ingredients are used and treated with extreme perfection in the most bespoke settings.

Today, Chef Wandile Mabaso is the owner of Les Créatifs Restaurant, which is shaking up the Johannesburg food scene with its unique offering: an experiential form of dining that takes guests on an exciting gastronomic journey.

Gourmet Guide Description

Les Creatifs, or 'The Creatives' in French, is a culinary gem, offering a sensory-rich dining experience. It's a hub for culinary innovation and creative expression. The interior combines modern elegance with artistic flair, featuring captivating art and a display of indigenous ingredients used on the menu. From the moment you enter the door, you are met with warm and attentive staff. The open kitchen is the heart of the restaurant allowing diners to watch head chef and owner Wandile Mabaso and his team in action.

Born and raised in Soweto, Chef Wandile Mabaso is known for his innovative approach to African cooking and culinary expertise. He describes his food as “Afrique Moderne”, translated from French to “modernised African”, paying homage to his French training background.

The menu, with the optional accompaniment of artfully paired wines and cocktails, changes every three weeks. Each course is equally impressive, from grilled kabeljou with beluga lentil ragout, celery root purée, kumquat and pickled cauliflower to a special course of mussels, pickled daikon, beetroot powder, coriander and basil oil. The 12-hour braised goat ragout is elegantly presented alongside goat’s cheese and chives (made from the same animal), pickled lotus root and a vibrant purple sweet potato purée. Desserts are luscious, enhanced by Wandile’s presence at the table.

From the first bite to the last, a dining experience at Les Créatifs is nothing short of remarkable.

Reviews (383)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.5
  • Siyanda M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Anne K. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Merc B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lindiwe M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 May 24
    Amazing experience, only can fault on the goat curry but overall great food

  • Tania M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 May 24
    I think I might have had very high expectations on this place. The food was delicious but not special. The staff needs major training as there no ” finesse” and they seemed nervous. I had a cocktail pairing and had to ask for my drink about 3 min into my first course. I expected disaster as the waiter was unable to fully explain the butter that accompanied the bread appetiser. Cocktails were delicious, chef made an appearance which was nice. Overall I get the idea but I believe there’s room for improvement

  • Cebo Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 May 24
    World class experience, exceeded my expectations. If I were to rate the whole experience, I'd give it 100/10.

  • Sabelo M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24
    The food is extremely tasty, food well cooked, a lot of thought put into the menu and the ingredients too. It made my husband and I's anniversary extremely memorable. 10/10 would recommend. Husband herd. I would recommend 10/10 spend the money gents.

  • Chuma N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24
    Nancy our waiter was amazing. Overall great experience

  • Nthabi M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 May 24
    Always a delight and sensorial adventure dining at Les Creatifs, attention to every detail puts Chef Wandi, his efficient team and restaurant in its own league!

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 17h30 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 17h30 - 23h00
  • Thursday 17h30 - 23h00
  • Friday 17h30 - 23h00
  • Saturday 17h30 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED