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Big Bad Wolf Eatery
Cedar Square Shopping Center, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2021, South Africa
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Cl
Review №1

Relaxed cafe-style restaurant with an awesome menu, wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service. Interesting breakfast menu makes for perfect brunch spot. The eggs Benedict and enchilada stood out; the breakfast pizza is a big portion for a breakfast so consider sharing.

Ri
Review №2

Great service, really nice food.Great variety.Highly recommended.

Sl
Review №3

Beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Great food and great place to hang out with family and friends. Stunning decor...

Ja
Review №4

First visit. Met a friend for impromptu drinks. Loved the can do attitude when we asked our waitress about a cocktail not on the menu. However, decided to stick to the menu....and a very comfortable couch. The service was lovely and if we did not have to rush off to our respective dinner times at home, dinner would have been ordered as well. Friendly staff all round. Maybe a 5 star rating once I am able to order food.

Ka
Review №5

I mean some places just welcome you from the design from afar... You could easily feel like you walking the streets of Soho NYThe decor really is INVITING I just let my eyes enjoy the beauty.All the food we ordered was absolutely fresh, I enjoyed the, Buffalo salad and had some sushi as well it was just sooooo fresh and full and juicy.Everyone else enjoyed their meals.Our waitress he was just IN IT TO WIN IT constant attention.All rounded well rounded food and vibesFantastic place.

Nd
Review №6

The salsiccia pizza and blue cheese burger were a real treat. The pizza was authentically Italian with a tasty wood-fired crust, fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil leaves. A perfect sharing suggestion for two is the caprese salad also with fresh mozzarella.

Ku
Review №7

I really enjoy the food here, the taste matches the aesthic of the place; superb. The pasta and pizzas are great and the sushi is just so fresh.

Je
Review №8

Stunning decor, atmosphere and service. We tried a few starters and the pizza and pasta and all were fantastic. Great for an occasion or date night

Je
Review №9

Super friendly staff (on a very busy night), hot and tasty food (Pizza) and a lovely atmosphere equal a fantastic evening. Loved this place and will definitely be going back!

Ro
Review №10

Enjoyed the food - tasty. Staff were very friendly and so very good service. The only thing was our Cappuccinos were a little weak and slightly milky.

Si
Review №11

Nice beautiful chilled place.. Waiters very vigilant.. I like that

Th
Review №12

I have been to this restaurant several times as I live close by, but when I went for my birthday celebration dinner, it was not a good experience. The food was not flavored well, it was cold, the hot chocolate was terrible and the service was bad despite the restaurant being relatively empty. My companions salad was soaked in juices from her steak. The only good thing was that the steak was cooked well.

li
Review №13

Nice to see people getting out and about again tables spread out all good service excellent if you looking for a thick crusted pizza then this is for you

Fr
Review №14

After reading the reviews I was a bit reluctant to try Big Bad Wolf but none of the reviews said the food was bad, just that it was expensive and the tables and chairs were not great. So I tried it anyway and boy was worth it. Fork out your hard earned cash and treat yourself to excellent pizza, pasta and one of the best salads I have tried in Jozi. The staff were great and the manager on duty was engaging and helpful. This place is not cheap, but its worth every cent. Try it out and be sure to ask about the days specials.

Mp
Review №15

Their Pizzas are great. I love the ambiance as well as the music 👌🏽

D
Review №16

Reataurant was well decorated, the couches are much more comfortable than the single seats that they provide which are not very great. Pizzas are well portioned although very pricey. Limited menu and not a wide variety of pizzas to choose from even though it is a pizza bar.

Gl
Review №17

Ive been eyeing Big Bad Wolf ever since they opened and I finally got the chance to pay them a visit this weekend. The long wait added to the whole experience. As you walk in you are greeted with a spacious and well decorated restaurant. They got the aesthetics right.My favorite area of the restaurant is probably the couches. Grab the couches if they are available. Very comfortable and clean.We went there looking for pizza and we were initially disappointed by the options until they arrived. They are very generous with their toppings, the pizzas are really good and quite large as well. Hoping to come back for their other dishes.

Wr
Review №18

Best breakfast place in town. Ambience is amazing as well.

Da
Review №19

Fantastic food, wonderful servers, beautiful setting - highly recommend

Ba
Review №20

At first glance the place looks warm and inviting. Staff is responsive and willing to assist. I got seated and was just asked for my choice of drink. Unfortunately my milkshake arrived in a huge wine glass instead of a more practical cup or beaker. Its not as thick as I am use to.When I was seated I asked the waitress if they have any specials... That was over 15 minutes ago... And no one has come to take my order as yet.The food has arrived. I went with a pizza that had mushrooms olives and ham. Presentation is well executed. A little side table for my condiments. First bite was great. Fit for a wolf. Ingredients are of good quality and the pizza was baked just long enough not to burn the crust. Three slices in and I am finished. The seasoning is great and it all comes together beautifully.Overall experience is a bit above par.Prices are high and not for bargain hunters.Food quality is really good.The wolf will be back...

Ge
Review №21

Incredible pizza and atmosphere, deco is modern and cool vibe. I can suggest the Big Bad Wolf pizza and there was another delicious one, I think it was called Percy. Would suggest some wow milkshakes for us non drinkers

be
Review №22

It was actually my first time there,honestly i have no regrets.....its a place to be

na
Review №23

The glasses were dirty, we had red wine and got gin glasses. We had to take our food back, second time, my sauce was so watery and I did not have the energy to send it back again . The service is also a bit lackluster. All in all, I personally wouldnt spend my money there again but it is your money so do what you want.

Ta
Review №24

Delicious pizza and pasta. Calm vibe. Seating is socially distanced.

In
Review №25

Great service - pasta was delicious ..a substantial serving with lots of bacon bits ( which is so often scimped on )

Cr
Review №26

Lounge vibe type restaurant, good staff, food is very generous, but a little on the pricey side with regards to drinks. Good place for a quick get together.

Za
Review №27

Ordered pizza, Prego roll and pasta with beef bolognese via Ubereats. Utterly disgusting. The pizza was salty, the pasta was bland and the roll was soggy. Disappointing and possibly the most unpleasant experience I have ever had- that’s a tall order to meet since dining in Jhb is pathetic. If it was possible, I would give this a negative review.

De
Review №28

Had a great meal at Big Bad Wolf Pizza.The service is brilliant. The pizza is superb.I had a dessert that was not on the menu; a salted caramel don pedro with a shot of Frangelico. Beautifully presented and absolutely moreish.They have a pretty good wine selection.The only thing I can really fault them in is that theyre a bit expensive.Good for a spoil and a nice change from the other pizza offerings around.

Ha
Review №29

Anove avarage food. Very wide variety of cocktails. But steep prices. Otherwise a good experience over all. Not a fly by grub-and-duck kind of place. But pets allowed! 🌠🌠🌠

Ta
Review №30

Awesome pizzas! Friendly staff

Ry
Review №31

Everything about the pizza and salad I ordered was great.

Ma
Review №32

Big Bad Wolfs pizzas are delectable, just the right ratio of moist toppings and a crispy bace. YUM! Now who would have thought asparagus can work on a pizza!? The vibe of the place is rather old world charming, with rattan look chairs, marble topped tables, interesting coloured drinks glasses, golden cutlery nogals and the waiters wear proper leather aprons. All la ti da darling. Lovely black soft couches with huge comfy back pillows. Whats not to love, sit inside or outside and watch the upmarket crowd pass by with their shopping and driving their larny cars. A plus is that it is still undiscovered, as it is still relatively new. So go on....spoil yourself.

An
Review №33

Please see edit below........ Absolutely disgusted, just order desserts via Uber and what came here was not acceptable, it was served in plastic cups and for R70 per desert it wasnt even 1/3rd of the cups volume. How does one pay that much for air??? Stay away!!!!! I cant believe this is allowed, a complete rip offEdit, below is an image of the Pana Cotta we ordered, thats a miniscule amount to pay for the much desert!!!!!!! We also ordered a Crem Brule that I dont have the photo of but it was even less than the pana cotta

Sa
Review №34

Big Bad Wolf - Huge Good Service!Great burgers Fantastic Service. Thanks guys!

De
Review №35

Very good food

Ja
Review №36

I placed my order on Uber Eats and unfortunately both my pizza bases were so burnt that it was like a crispy cracker! The flavor of the pizza has also changed, my toppings did not taste great.

An
Review №37

Superb food, service, drinks, all round, especially Nonsie - shes a gem.

Mo
Review №38

My partner and I went out for dinner to Chaplins grill on Valentines day and had a terrible experience. We decided to find another spot to end off our evening. We came across The big bad wolf and decided to give it a try. The decor is lovely, there is a great, mixed crowd, the service from the waiters are extremely on point. There is good music and a great vibe. The only downfall is the starter I tried which was the baby marrow strips and pesto sauce. The baby marrow was oily with no seasoning and I could not taste the Pesto. I had already eaten a starter and main but it just sounded so delicious I had to try it. My partner and I are definitely planning to go often.

Io
Review №39

Best pizza for miles! We drive from Hartbeespoort time and again just to get some take-aways. Generous on the toppings and really cool, interesting options. The Percy is definitely a favorite thus far ..but we’re still working our way thru the menu and looking forward to try them all! Well done guys.

Ro
Review №40

The waiter was very unprofessional

Br
Review №41

Amazing Pizza! Wow!

Am
Review №42

Very delicious

ju
Review №43

Expanded menu works well. Nice to get out to a restaurant after so long. Great precautions in place felt super safe. Food amazing.

Cr
Review №44

Our Family discovered this amazing restaurant about 6 weeks ago and have been back almost every Saturday since. The food is superb, the Sangria is the best we have had anywhere in the country and the service is consistently attentive and friendly. This has become our favorite spot and we will be back.

Li
Review №45

Amazing breakfast

Th
Review №46

Discovered this place about a 1month ago. Great airy setup. Fantastic service. Great tasting food. They specialize in pizzas but you can also order the fancy stuff from the restaurant next door.

Ma
Review №47

Superb pizza base and delicious toppings. One of the finest pizzas weve had in the Northern suburbs of Joburg. We will be back! Thanks also to Precious for looking after our table so professionally and warmly!

Sa
Review №48

Standing ovation.We had the most pleasant experience. The service was impeccable, fast and friendly, the waitress, knew the mene like the back of her hand, and was able to pick up what we liked very quickly, recommending options to us that was spot on.The pizzas were done in under 15 minutes, and whay a joy, honestly some of the best pizza I have ever had.Well done guys. Youre making waves. Keep it up

Sh
Review №49

Food amazing, service amazing. But because of their liquor license we were kicked out at 12. On New Years..? Seems odd. Great time otherwise.

Sa
Review №50

They have amazing service🔥

Wa
Review №51

Their sushi made me sick and the pizza was average. Did report my issue to the company, got a few defensive emails but no real customer service.

Be
Review №52

Impromptu pop into BigBadWolf for lunch. Friendly reception, greeted by the owner and chef as we walked in. And then it happened! I wasnt very hungry, but I couldnt stop myself eating away at my pizza! If I could rename the place (which I wouldnt) I would call it the Art of Pizza! Absolutely delicious!!! They also explained to us how they are expanding the current menu and how they are taking in what customers are feeding back to create an even better experience. We had a great time and will be back with the entire family and some friends!

Lu
Review №53

Nice music

Vi
Review №54

Honestly fantastic Halloween experience on Friday. The staff were dressed up and super enthusiastic. The pub was themed. The DJs were flippin awesome. Sure, it was a bit empty and couldve maybe used more advertising or such to get more people. But it was super fun with the vibe and friends there. Thanks for the great night.

Ch
Review №55

Great service!

Ki
Review №56

Good vibes

Si
Review №57

Amazing burgers and pizza!

Da
Review №58

Had dinner there last night, when l opened the menu l nearly runaway, there is not much on the menu, if you do not like pizza and pasta do not go there, l ate trout salad,but not over thtop, you wont find a pizza under 100,unless its just tomato and basil, a bottle of wine is cheaper there than a plate of pizza, the pizza looked good, and tasted good, but too pricey.The service was excellent you dont look for the waiter. Not much to choose from on the wine list, especially sparkling wine section, be prepared to pay R300 and more or a bottle of sparkling wine, this restaurant is way more expensive than great restaurants l have been to at Mandela Square, Sandton City or Monte Casino, l guess you are paying more for the ambience than food.

Kr
Review №59

Terrible food, even more terrible tasting cocktails. Had the lamb sub, so so dry. Also had the lamb pizza - definitely not the best in town.

Sh
Review №60

Service and food was good (lovely decor too)! But charging R60 for a bottle of water was a tad excessive.

Di
Review №61

Decided to try something different to our usual local Pizza guy. Ordered via Uber eats and arrived within 30 minutes. The pizzas were tasty with a really good base. If it wasnt for the R75 Uber voucher, we probably wouldnt order from them again. 2 x Pizza at R330!? Think you might have to respond to the other reviews and adjust your pricing if you want your business to grow. #justsaying

Eu
Review №62

Amazing Food

Re
Review №63

Great pizza and a very impressive interior setting!

Ja
Review №64

Very cool place always great for a snack and n beer. Service a litte slow but nothing to frown about. Pricey but good pizza

Sa
Review №65

The best cocktails I have had in South Africa. The prices are also very reasonable.

Ma
Review №66

The pizza is absolutely amazing, the service is even better. Will definitely be frequenting this place.

Mi
Review №67

Good service, pizza was very mediocre but the price topped it for us - R180 for a Vegetarian pizza!, this is the most we have paid for a pizza in SA. The prices are out of line with industry pricing. We wont be back.

Ca
Review №68

As per my husbands review, Big Bad Wolf has become an absolute family favourite! The halloumi starter is mouthwatering, the pizza bases are thin and crispy and we have not had 1 bad choice so far. Even the focaccia cheese-topped bread is a winner. Whilst the sangria is incredible, your gin selection is superb and of course, one cant leave without having a cointreau Dom Pedro! Service is 10/10 and one can see the staff are not only happy, but proud to work there which is a fe ather in managements cap. Well done to a brilliant team.

As
Review №69

The food was of excellent quality and service was warm and friendly.

Ko
Review №70

Great atmosphere and even better pizzas and pasta. Recommended highly.

Le
Review №71

Stylish place, great pizza and coffee!

Sb
Review №72

Live band, great food, strong drinks, friendly servers - perfect place for evenings after a long day.Drinks: I recommend the Dark and Stormy

Je
Review №73

I met a friend at Cedar Square for lunch today and we decided we would walk past the restaurants to see which place caught our eye. We went no further when we saw Big Bad Wolf, what a tastefully decorated restaurant and on a beautiful, sunny pre-spring day it was ideal. It was only once wed ordered drinks that we realised there really wasnt anything available on the menu apart from pizza, apart from 3 unappetising sounding salads. The pizzas were enjoyable enough, but certainly wasnt what I wanted for lunch. Guys, you are really going to have to up your game regarding your menu if you dont want to go the same way as many of the other restaurants at Cedar Square.

Br
Review №74

Very busy and noisy on Sat night. A must go to place if you like a crazy vibe

Ri
Review №75

Best pizza i had in a very long time.

ct
Review №76

Great food and restaurant, very busy as well.

jo
Review №77

Food great, service shoddy, waitress not polite at all...

Na
Review №78

Absolutely the best pizza in Fourways with excellent service.

Sa
Review №79

Greta pizza, attentive staff.

Fr
Review №80

Wow..... These guys can make a mean pizza. Well done!

Ma
Review №81

Nice pizza, good vibes. I have a gluten and lactose allergy but they made a plan

Ka
Review №82

Was ok, wont go again. My hubby was very disappointed in the pizza, said it was basically dough and cheese. I also think to stay current is to have a gluten free option should you only be serving pizza and salad. I also found the tables weird, our friends across the table felt so far and we struggled to have a comfortable conversation.

Pa
Review №83

Wonderful, Staff are very friendly.

Mo
Review №84

Loved their ambiance and food.

Le
Review №85

Good pizza anyday

ch
Review №86

Best pizza ever!

Le
Review №87

Nice

Mi
Review №88

Great venue and food

Mi
Review №89

Pizza was amazing!

SS
Review №90

Good

Gi
Review №91

Good pizza

Sc
Review №92

Awesome pizza

Mi
Review №93

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  • Address:Cedar Square Shopping Center, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2021, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.bigbadwolf.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 11 465 4739
Categories
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Pasta shop
  • Sushi restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–11:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–11:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–10PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–10PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–10PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–10PM
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