caraffa restaurant

wonderful venue! great ambiance! stunning food. ensure that you make a booking to avoid disappointment as they are very well supported after many years.

traditional italian restaurant. the service is also above standard.

try this one. you will not regret it. 😄😄

i have been to this restaurant on a number of occasions. i must say that the ambience is not the best and can come across as a bit dull and stuffy. the service is good with polite restaurant staff. the italian owner often comes around to engage with her customers making them feel welcomed. we have tried a few of their menu items such as their mussels, focaccia, pizza, pasta and lamb rump. all the dishes were good. the reason that we keep going back is for their sirloin al forno, made in their pizza oven. it is one of the tastiest sirloin steaks available in pretoria.

walking in, you already feel at home. the restaurant has a warm and intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. the wine list is also impressive. i had the garlic and herb focaccia, fusilli matriciana pasta and creme brulee for dessert. everything was delicious, will definitely come again.

despite the interior that looks a bit tired and the grandmonther/mother of the owner that seriously needs some 'people skills' if she serves you, expect unpretentious & simple but delicious italian food. we enjoyed the veal, chicken pizza and superb tiramisu.

my husband and i visited this restaurant for date night!! it was the perfect choice. the ambience is perfect. the specials were explained brilliantly, our waiter was on the ball and the food was absolutely amazing. it's not the cheapest but well worth it.

there is no better italian restaurant in south africa... their pizza is amazing and generously topped with delicious toppings. their service matches their food and the vibe is very italian.

never disappoints! amazing friendly family run business with great service. pizzas to try are the chicken and peppadew. saltimbocca is also good. lovely ambience. definitely book beforehand!

went to caraffa last night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. their service was friendly and attentive (waiter's name was byron). the caldo e freddo and the sirloin al forno were both well prepared and cooked to our liking. the wine list is extensive with a wide variety and selection. the cassata for dessert was good but i missed the creamy texture and home made touch of cassata i am used to, however this dessert was still more than acceptable and delicious. the tiramisu was also very good but i am used to a heavier and more pungent coffee kick. i do understand that most people don't like this though. the espresso had a good crema but was a tad bitter, this could have been due to a crappy roasting process so it had nothing to do with the restaurant. the limoncello was the highlight of my night as it wasn't as soft and sissy-like masked in flavourants and sugar, instead it was a lemony zesty limoncello with a good but not overpowering alcohol taste to warm the mouth. overall a great night, good service, good food, a lovely hostess and friendly staff. we will be back again.

the food and wine was far from disappointing, as well as the overall atmosphere. service was a bit slow, at times, regarding our drinks and general "check-ups" while eating 😊🍴

the best restaurant in pretoria !!! i can promise you that. great prices for excellent prepared meals.
i have been there so many times that i know the menu off by heart. i always try something else and i am always very impressed.

i remember visiting a restaurant in vernona, italy. the tomato paste was something truly special. as a result i could not find something that good in pretoria until i visited caraffa.

my number one restaurant in my valley. my first recommendation.

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caraffa is always a great option. it is a warm, cosy, easy going restaurant and the food is very well priced. their offering is quite simplistic, unpretentious and tasty. it has never blown my mind although every time i have been it has never disappointed me. always a safe bet!

caraffa is our go - to place if we are in the mood for a great meal. their meat cooked in the pizza oven is a winner, as well as the gorgonzola sauce! surprisingly baby and child friendly. great value for money. book ahead, as their are fully booked most evenings.

if you're in the mood for good wholesome italian cooking then caraffa is the place for you! been there a thousand times and have never been disappointed!

this cozy italian restaurant out in suburban pretoria is great for family night outs. i heard they are well known for their pizzas; something i'll have to try at my next visit. the menu has a bit of everything and they quite a nice range of focaccia options on the starters menu. all our meals were generously portioned, which is always a plus and sort of justifies some of the hefty prices. all in all it was a good night out.

bitter sweet memory. when i was in high school my 2 friends and i would always save up money to buy 1 large pizza. we really enjoyed the pizza, 2 months ago one of my 2 friends that i used to go with passed away, to commemorate the passing for ourselves we went once more for a delicious slice of pizza but it was all too much for us to handle. it makes me so sad because the pizza is cooked to perfection with great flavors on a perfectly thin base but when i go there now i just get so sad.