What 27 people say about Punchinello's
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While the food tasted really good, it was not fine dining, as show on their profile on the Restaurant Week site. The service was terrible! We had no idea where the restaurant was situated in the Montecasino complex. Called several times but no one answered the phone. Eventually found it by asking around. Upon our...
Read full reviewWhile the food tasted really good, it was not fine dining, as show on their profile on the Restaurant Week site. The service was terrible! We had no idea where the restaurant was situated in the Montecasino complex. Called several times but no one answered the phone. Eventually found it by asking around. Upon our arrival, no one knew what the Restaurant Week booking was about or what it included. It took a while for the manager on duty to sort it out and get confirmation on the Restaurant Week booking - so the staff was not informed of events/specials happening. Also, for that caliber restaurant, the waiter service was very poor! Restaurant was not even busy, yet we constantant had to call the waiter to fill up our glasses or remove plates or take our order. Unfortunately, we will not be recommending this restaurant and will also not return.
We had an amazing time! It was the first time I visited a restaurant like that and I really enjoyed it. The menu could have been better explained as when the plates arrived we were not sure about what was what but other than that the food and mood was amazing and I could taste all the love and attention that went into making it!
The combination of the mushroom and smoked duck starter with the salmon main was too rich.
The dessert was delicious though , together with the ambiance, service everything else was top quality
We had an overall 5-star experience!! From the warm reception, to the comfortable sitting arrangement, personalized menu's and a beautiful setting, with great ambiance! The waiter was friendly and professional. Gourmet meals well prepared and well presented! Can't find fault anywhere!
Lunch was really lovely!
Thanks for the extra service... We will be back:-)
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About Punchinello's
Cuisine: Mediterranean
PUNCHINELLO'S - FOOD & DREAMS
Mediterranean Restaurant Dining
Mediterranean mezze, Venetian inspiration, and the always popular Sunday Lunch; dining at Punchinellos is not to be missed. Prime meat cuts, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetarian dishes and a selection of fine desserts at our diner-favourite Fourways restaurant.
A changing menu of dishes harmonises fresh and local with fine imported specialties to create dining that is Mediterranean at its heart and celebrates the best of South African produce.
Punchinello’s offers guests an award-winning Mediterranean mezze, Venetian inspiration dining. Regularly regarded as the best restaurant in Fourways and one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in Johannesburg this is fine-dining that never becomes fussy-dining. Portions are generous, presentation is beautiful and the taste is mouth-watering.
Guests are welcomed into a large living room style restaurant and experience warm and welcoming service from the Punchinellos family. The open show kitchen with its mix of modern and classic, copper and a mosaiced pizza oven, adds to the atmosphere and whets the appetite.