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Casalinga Ristorante Italiano

Rocky Ridge Road, off Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 957-3311/2612
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Ranked #22 of 395 restaurants in Johannesburg
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Johannesburg
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47 reviews 47 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

A worth while drive to the county side. From the time if reservations we could tell that we were in for a treat. The reservations agent was very professional and informative and even put us through to the chef to explain the menu. The Resturant itself is set in a lovely country relaxed atmosphere and that is what you should... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I returned to this restaurant after a considerable period of time with many happy memories of well-prepared Italian cuisine bursting with freshness and flavour. Alas, no more! The menu was a shadow of its former interesting and varied self; I suppose that I should have realized that the restaurant had all but lost the "italiano" in its title when I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I have been going (on and off) to Casalinga for around 15 years. I don't recall EVER having a bad experience. The food is awesome: fresh seasonal food is on offer (a lot of it from their own gardens). The service is very very good; one never has to wave like a mad thing to attract attention, as is the... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years now. Family owned and run,it is a superb place to dine.Their waiters are professionally trained and they have a great menu. Must make a reservation,otherwise forget about trying to find a table on the weekend.

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Johannesburg
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42 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Casalinga has transformed over the years from fine dining to a country restaurant. The food is still very good but the abundance of tables has seen a slide in the service levels. Carpacio is still one of the best in Gauteng.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Casalinga is good,it used to be great. But the food is now just okay, the service average and the seating a bit crowded. I believe they have lost the personal touch that came with the owners being more hands-on. I will be going back sometime to see if it was just a "off" night-which can happen.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Casalinga is a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous decor - from an abundance of fresh scented roses in the bathrooms to the beautiful damask table linen. Unfortunately that is not enough to ensure a pleasurable lunch. We were greeted by the host and shown to our table. We were told on booking that we could not dine in the smoking area,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Despite their rapid growth this is still one of johannesburg's best country restaurants. The ambiance is lovely - a French countryside feel. The food is brilliant and fresh. I recommend their sole, carpaccio and their lemon meringue is to die for. A lovely lunch venue. The service can be slow on Sunday's and holiday's.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Went for a birthday on 29 March 2013 for lunch. The setting is excellent and the view very pretty. This is a great place to take the family for lunch either outside under the trees, the veranda or inside. The food and service was excellent. It is an interesting place to go to as there are other activities to enjoy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Casalinga has maintained its standards for many years now and we have never had a bad meal or experience there. Love it for special occasions! It really is simply the best!!

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