Our Italian Masters
An Italian feast is one of our easiest ways to entertain. Woolies make it so easy with our fresh pasta selection and if you need some help on a busy day, you can use one of our ready-to-eat sauces – just heat and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan shavings.
If it’s been a long week and you need a break from the kitchen then here are some of our top choices to help you indulge your Italian cravings without having to boil the spaghetti.
Popular choice: Café del Sol (Joburg)
Chic, vibey and social – round up a group of friends and let the pizza, pasta and wine flow.
Details:
0114630207
Bryanston Shopping Centre, corner William Nicol and Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston
You can’t go wrong: Casalinga Ristorante Italiano (Joburg)
Take advantage of Joburg’s sunny winter weather and spend the day breaking bread and sharing antipasto platters al fresco.
Details:
0879411223
Rocky Ridge Road, off Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift
If you haven’t yet, you gotta try: Jamie’s Italian (Joburg)
This international chain has finally arrived. Great for the family or foodies who want to taste the TV chef’s fare.
Details:
0100074646
Shop 00513, Building 13, High Street, Melrose Arch
Popular choice: Il Leone Mastrantonio (Cape Town)
You just can’t beat the Bucatini all’Amatriciana at this bistro-style restaurant.
Details:
0214210071
22 Cobern Street, Corner of Cobern and Prestwich Streets, Green Point
You can’t go wrong: The Cousins (Cape Town)
A cosy gem tucked in the heart of the CBD – don’t miss out on the now infamous Cousins pasta being mixed in a large hollowed out parmesan wheel. A great spectacle to see and taste!
Details:
0832739604
3b Barrack Street
If you haven’t yet, you gotta try: Osteria Tarantino (Cape Town)
Simple décor and classic yet fresh Italian food make this family-owned restaurant in the CBD a must-visit.
Details:
076 505 1771
125A Waterkant Road
Popular choice: Spiga D’Oro (Durban)
Spiga is a Durban institution; in fact, you can’t hit Florida Road without popping by for a pizza.
Details:
0313039511
200 Florida Road, Morningside
You can’t go wrong: Ciao Bella (Durban)
This lunch-time spot offers Italian café style food – think borlotti bean and tomato soup, crispy ciabatta, antipasti platters and pressed juices.
Details:
0313325917
162 Mahatma Gandhi (Point) Road, Waterfront
If you haven’t yet, you gotta try: Lupa Osteria (Durban)
The menu includes Italian classics and a few alternatives like pretzel-dusted calamari or tomato and mozzarella risotto cakes served with zucchini fries.
Details:
0317653059
Shop A20, Lillies Quarter, 15 Old Main Road, Hillcrest