tin roof cafe

this delightful spot is in mooiplaats, pretoria, so it does feel like a bit of an escape from city life. complete with a bit of dirt road to travel on. us city dwellers need that now and again!

the warm and welcoming ambience immediately transported us back to our time spent in the cape winelands a week or so ago. bliss!

we arrived just as the doors opened, and i realized soon afterwards that we were probably very lucky to get a table without a reservation, so that is something to remember next time.

the wine list is concise but really impressive and we immediately recognized some personal favourites.

you can expect country-style comfort food that is absolutely delicious and prepared and presented beautifully.

i opted for the wild mushroom risotto and believe me, it was divine! served with asparagus and chickpea fritters, this was such a tasty and hearty dish. it was a good-sized portion (in my words = large) and i finished all of it! every last bite.

my hubby had the italia pizza (with added anchovies) and it truly was a feast for the eyes. i didn't taste it, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. maybe next time!

i only realized recently that the legendary chef pellie grobler is at the helm of this restaurant. the quality of the meals speaks volumes! continuing his mission to change pretoria one meal at a time.greatjob!

we will definitely be back - i saw quite a few dishes on the menu that i will be dreaming about until then! oh yes, and that wild mushroom risotto.

have visited many times.greatfood.greatwine. good and friendly service. relaxing outdoor setting. ambience is awesome. always a winner, for us!

we had agreatexperience at tin roof cafe. it’s quite a drive as the place is rather remote, but it is definitely worth it! fantastic setting andgreatservice. we really enjoyed the food (seabass special and filet primavera). as appetizer a rosemary focaccia with tapenade.
the chef also came to check on our experience. really wonderful, we’ll be back!

great food,greatservice,greatsetting! tin roof makes you feel like your far away from home in the middle of the countryside, its really has a proper country atmosphere. the food is always fresh and delicious and i will definitely return again soon.the only drawback is the dirt road to get there, however, if you want a country atmosphere, i guess that's part of the experience.

whether you are in the mood for a "day-in-the-country" under the trees or a cozy, romantic lunch/dinner inside, tin roof cafe is the place to go. just a beautiful place with agreatambiance. trc is perfect for any occasion. the staff was friendly and efficient. we ordered pasta and pizza which was really delicious and flavorsome. i would recommend tin roof cafe.

every time we visit tin roof cafe we are greeted with a warm and welcoming smile before being seated at our table and being offered a something to drink immediately. thegreatservice doesn't stop there, but continues right until you walk out of the door! the food and atmosphere match thisgreatattentiveness, making tin roof one of our favorite places to eat!

friendly service, food was excellent. very tasteful and well presented.greatatmosphere. would definitely recommended this restaurant for any occasion.

tin roof cafe is one of the restaurants with the most beautiful aesthetics and ambiance i have been to. as you park and get out of your car realizing you are away from the rush of the town life, one is greeted by the gorgeous fairy lights in the trees, the old school yet classic water feature and rustic farm house building! the owner/ manager is always friendly and one feels very welcomed to be there. the seating area inside and out has agreatfeel to it and one forgets all about the busy day you had! especially after a glass of wine on their exquisite and very reasonable wine list. the menu is wide and they often have specials! my experience here was very good! they were a bit short on staff so our poor waiter was a bit overwhelmed but he did well despite that. i really hope they change the menu a bit in the future as its always good but hasn't really changed in a long time, making frequent visits hard to try new things! i definitely recommend this place. it is an old favorite and i certainly will be returning!

i honestly don't mind giving 5 stars where 5 stars are due. this nonsense of people won't take the review seriously can fly a kite! 5 star means - excellent. and that is exactly what this experience was. beautiful setting,greatservice,greatvalue for money and amazing food! staff are on point and very attentive andgreatto see the kind of passion for a business like this. do yourself a favour and make the 20 min trip from pretoria and go to this gem.

what a hidden gem in pretoria. went here for a family lunch, and i was totally surprised by this cute place. lovely outside area. relaxing atmosphere,greattasting food and good service. what more do you need. ;)

this cute restaurant was one of my favourites of all time. such a stunning setting, a warm welcome by the owner and very attentive service. the food tasted great, the wine went down so well while we overlooked all the other happy diners peacefully enjoying their sunday lunch. all in all it was agreatexperience and we will definitely be back. thank you