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Pronto Italian Restaurant
Shop 18, The Colony Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, 2119, South Africa
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Ma
Review №1

Probably one of the top Italian restaurants in the world. The porcini mushroom starter and the artichoke starter with the bread that comes with it was one of the best starters I’ve ever eaten. The restaurant is in a great location and is really nice inside and there is great outdoor seating. The service was amazing and the food arrived quickly. 10/10

an
Review №2

Loved the attention,servings were more than expected.The visit was relaxing and enough time for chatter.

Br
Review №3

Staff BRILLIANT. Food less so. Desert wasnt great at all and unfortunately my prawns was very overcooked

Ri
Review №4

Pronto is as part of Joburg as our skyline. This is my favourite Italian restaurant and if I didnt know better I would have sworn they have a little Italian Nonna cooking up a storm in their kitchen.The decor is stunning, with fairy lights outside and a cozy interior. They recently expanded their deli, selling the most beautiful aprons and delicacies such a dried porccini mushrooms, dried pastas and ready cooked meals.

Ma
Review №5

Pronto is a fairly small family style restaurant and had been around for many years. Still offering excellent service and well prepared good food with a variety of meals to choose from. The restaurant offers both inside and outside seating all with a lovely ambience. A great place to relax. Enjoy a drink in the bar area, sip a cocktail outside, do an early breakfast or dine in style inside. Plenty safe parking available. You can not go wrong with Pronto. Do remember to book as they are quite popular with locals as well as visitors.

Wi
Review №6

Delicious food, nice friendly and professional service. I will go back again.

sa
Review №7

My pizza base was burnt to a crisp and your lines were not available for me to get you to correct it. Inedible.

an
Review №8

Waiter was excellent,servings were more than expected portions.And space was safe distance. Loved the whole experience.

De
Review №9

Amazing experience. Brilliant service from Ali! The prawns were some of the best Ive ever tasted. Great job Pronto!

Ro
Review №10

Linguine Porcini MushroomsMore than generous amount of Porcini mushrooms in the dish, it was harder to find the linguine.lol.Good service, good food and keeps good COVID safety regulations.

le
Review №11

Tasty food. Very generous portions. Very pretty restaurant with great staff!

Th
Review №12

Amazing service, great food and a phenomenal bundle of women 👌

Mi
Review №13

Nice but very disappointed they have taken the puttanesca off the menu. That was the one thing I loved there!

ik
Review №14

By far the best Italian in Joburg. Phenomenal wild mushroom appetizer, pasta that melts in your mouth sauce was perfect, excellent wine choices, dessert amazing. wait staff are the best attentive but not intrusive. Easy parking. Doesnt get better. Enjoy!

Ja
Review №15

Absolutely beautiful food. They didnt have a coffee milkshake on the menu but then proceeded to make the most gorgeous coffee milkshake ever - something they should definitely add to the menu! It was divine.

ma
Review №16

12 mins later. Cold crosant and cold chesse just slapped together. Very disappointing when all you want to have is sumthing yummy and warm. Not the 1st time this is happening over there breakfast.

No
Review №17

The place was just okay. Its quiet and has a good summer vibe feel to it. The service was good. I dont know if we missed something but the food was not something to write home about. It was decent though. The prosciutto and mozzarella starter was fine (the bread was really good). The mains were just okay (beef in spicy tomato sauce with linguine and beef spezzatino with mash and polenta). The experience just did not live up to our expectations.

Re
Review №18

Weve heard good things, but were actually disappointed. We kept being told that the food will arrive in 2 minutes, its almost ready etc. and after the host of our group eventually got up and went to the back himself to check whats going on, we got our food an hour later. The restaurant wasnt even that busy due to lockdown restrictions. Everyone had to then gobble their meals down to leave and be home before curfew hits.The lasagne that was ordered was evidently rushed because the lasagne sheets were undercooked and chewy, whilst the cheese on top was burnt.Highlight was the peanut butter milkshake and foccacia bread starter.

Am
Review №19

Such a great restaurant and deli. Food was delicious and service was efficient and friendly. Will definitely be going back! Definitely worth taking an extra jacket in winter in case you are seated outside.

Sa
Review №20

Delicious food, lovely ambiance

Mo
Review №21

Excellent Penne Arrabbiata and outstanding service. Thank you!

Po
Review №22

Lovely place with divine foods.Portions are generous!Efficient service with a smile.The tiramisu is by far thee best Ive ever had!

Sh
Review №23

When you submit an order through uber eats they take about 25 minutes to let you know they didnt accept the order, so my pleasure, take your 1 star review.

Lu
Review №24

Really nice restaurant, not too loud even though its big, food was amazing. Milkshakes were also very good. A bit pricey but definitely worth it because of the taste and experience.

Ch
Review №25

Fantastic restaurant with a lovely vibe and warm experience. The food was superb and service even better. Will definitely recommend.

Mo
Review №26

Absolutely the best in Gauteng

He
Review №27

Really enjoyed the quality of food and atmosphere of the setup. Well done to the owner.

Ki
Review №28

Amazing Italian food and vibe.. highly recommend

Le
Review №29

Extensive menu with a variety of Italian-style dishes. Enjoyed the pizza.

Ke
Review №30

The most consistently, amazing restaurant! The service is next level and the food is just phenomenal! The mushroom fillet is my go to every single time

Co
Review №31

Awesome flavouredTrue italian food

Sa
Review №32

Elegant, beautiful setting and great food. Service is great without being overbearing. Highlt recommend it.

La
Review №33

This gem never disappoints. I love the intimate atmosphere and their food is always delicious.

Al
Review №34

I stopped here for a late lunch, and really was not expecting too much.I had an exceptional meal of a Filet al Fungi with a side salad.The steak was just an excuse for the sauce. The sauce had to be the best mushroom sauce I have ever tasted. I savoured every drop of the sauce, and was quite sad when I too my last mouthful. The steak was perfectly cooked and was butter soft in my mouth.This has to be the best steak with a sauce that I have experienced.The restaurant is tucked away in a cosy corner of The Colony shopping centre, and I highly recommend a visit.The ambience, service and whole experience ticks all the boxes on my list. A special mention to Eunice, who was superb, her service was attentive, friendly and very professional.Well done I will be back again.

Gr
Review №35

Fine authentic italian food in Jhb. In fact, they have the best Italian food in Gauteng, that I have ever eaten. Bravo. Keep up the good standards.

Na
Review №36

Very nice restaurant, staffs were on top of the service, and the sea food pasta was great and amazing... BRAVO 👍

Pa
Review №37

Typical Italian flair breakfast. Great service and great food in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere 👌

Pr
Review №38

The service was amazing and the food arrived quickly.

Ro
Review №39

The best comfort food....that happens to be healthy and tasty. A combo of culinary delights

Ja
Review №40

Very good meal, but a bit slow

Ja
Review №41

Great food and great atmosphere!

An
Review №42

Great company and lovely prawn dish. Pity it is getting colder....

Ta
Review №43

Excellent food and service.

Al
Review №44

Very good meal. Good ambiance

Cl
Review №45

Excellent pasta and pizza 🍕.

ho
Review №46

Great food, great cocktails. Definitely a good restaurant. Covid 19 procedures not followed. If they did I would have given them a 5 star

Me
Review №47

Great service and tasty food!

Ia
Review №48

Always delicious food and quite enough for great conversation.

BP
Review №49

Great tasting food and comfortable atmosphere.

Je
Review №50

Delicious food and really good Chianti - well done Pronto

Ni
Review №51

Great food and great service. Also great safety precautions observed during COVID

Sh
Review №52

Perfect family restaurant. Well priced, delicious Italian food. Lovely service always.

Br
Review №53

What a lovely experience. I heard about pronto from family and decided to have a quick lunch. The restaurant is lovely. I had the meatballs spaghetti which was perfect and a tiramisu which was amazing. The service was excellent and I left very happy. Everyone at pronto seem to take pride in the product.

Gr
Review №54

Had a great Salad and good service. Outside can be a bit noisy with the traffic on Jan Smuts.

As
Review №55

Great food and great service!

Jo
Review №56

Great for Pastas and Salads but I wouldnt recommend the pizzas. 🍕

De
Review №57

Great place to experience a little Italy in SA.

Ro
Review №58

I walked in, and saw a sign that said best italian restuarant in Jozi, or something to that effect... I scoffed... But then I got my order taken... Im a big man, so I ordered 2 meals... thinking they would be small stingy meals and even after 2 meals I would still walk away hungry... Boy oh Boy was I wrong... Firstly, super friendly waiter Bheki served us, and explained the menu clearly and accurately... And then the food came... and I died... It was the best Italian food I have ever eaten in my life!!! I was stunned at the portion size... I only got about halfway through my second meal when I had to throw in the towel and give up to the fullness of my tummy... Holy Moly... These guys deserve to have that sign up as you enter... They deserve to have that sign up all over Jozi... A man in love... thats what I am

An
Review №59

Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent ambience. What more can you ask for.

Al
Review №60

Full of atmosphere, good Italian food, served by very good staff.

Su
Review №61

I have been going to Pronto from when it first opened. I always had excellent service and became friendly with all the staff over the years. Unfortunately this last Sunday my booking was for 2pm. And sadly I have to say the service was bad. I had to keep calling the watron. I was left sitting no one paying any attention. This was a first for me. But change of staff etc.

Ly
Review №62

Best breakfast spot by far in the hood! Great value, delicious...excellent service and food! By a country mile!!!

su
Review №63

Best desserts and most delicious food. Lovely setting and great atmosphere!

Ro
Review №64

Never great to have 1 meal short on your Uber Eats delivery, but top marks to Pronto for good communication and a speedy turnaround. Not to mention a very tasty meal and a very happy child. Thank you for the Biscotti. 👍

ch
Review №65

My go-to for excellent food and service, always

ca
Review №66

Excellent food.

Ma
Review №67

Equisite food and good service !!!

Ka
Review №68

Best gnocchi in Jozi, staff always friendly, and attentive ☕😀

Ka
Review №69

Lovely food ..good ambience ...service friendly but a bit slow

Mu
Review №70

Have only had dessert but so far so good

Pe
Review №71

Fair. Nothing too special. There are better around the town.

Ja
Review №72

Always good especially prawns.

Ze
Review №73

Pronto always provides excellent service and fabulous food

LI
Review №74

Good food

Ri
Review №75

Great food and friendly service

Ch
Review №76

This is my Favourite Italian restaurant in Joburg!

Ge
Review №77

Such delicious Italian food! Warm, hearty meals that are generous and leave you feeling like an Italian grandmother slaved over the stove for hours. Authentic flavours and knowledgeable staff. A no brainer if you looking for fantastic pizza and pasta. There are also a lot of vegetarian pasta options.

Im
Review №78

My absolute favourite Italian restaurant in Johannesburg. The pizzas and pastas are mouth-watering. There is something for everyone on the menu. The wine selection is big and affordable. Lovely for a casual lunch or dinner with loved ones. Sit inside for a romantic, calming atmosphere or outside on the courtyard with beautiful fairy lights.

Vi
Review №79

Great service, excellent vegetarian options! 👌

Ba
Review №80

Nice little spot in the Colony Centre. Super friendly staff and service. Above average cappuccino and really well prepared and presented food. Little on the high side price wise but enjoyed it and will go back.

Ca
Review №81

This is a great relaxed but classy venue. Serving some delicious wines, and nice light eating. It is a nice courtyard setting with the option of sitting out on a balcony to the road. Good for a quick coffee , a few glasses of wine or a full dinner out. Nice light and spacious venue with good space flow and atmosphere.

Th
Review №82

Food a d service is good, lovely to sit outside.

Pr
Review №83

Lovely hidden restaurant at The Colony. Staff are friendly and food is great. Delicious croissants and various breakfast options. Blankets provided on cold mornings. Lots of space as well.

Pe
Review №84

Fantastic Lasagne

An
Review №85

The food was scrumptious. But it is a very noisy area.

Ak
Review №86

Great food and great service. Also great safety precautions observed during COVID.

Mo
Review №87

The Lockdown Cocktail was amazing ‼️

J
Review №88

Ordered a pizza with gluten free base but got regular base. I asked the waitress; are you SURE this is gluten free? (It tastes like regular base). Without hesitation she said yes. But, I was skeptical so I left the pizza there and left (didnt wanna take any chances).As I got home later that day, I went on UberEats and ordered a new one. It got cancelled cause they didnt have gluten free base in stock. So, obviously, they served me a regular pizza earlier and then lied about it

Ch
Review №89

Great place to have delicious food

Ga
Review №90

Would have given 5 stars but its quite expensive!

Ja
Review №91

Popular place with delicious food. Probably a good idea to book ahead. Serves gluten free pasta for those with celiac.

Zo
Review №92

Ordered takeaway, and the service when collecting my meal was excellent. Staff obviously passionate and on top of their game. Highly recommend the house special penne with pork and fennel. All the pastas we ordered were excellent. Pizza needed a bit more time in the oven to crisp up, but all around a great meal and well priced.

Je
Review №93

Perfect pizza and great service

Sa
Review №94

Fabulous food and great service

St
Review №95

Delicious food. Excellent service. Unique menu using fresh produce. Great variety of options. Not the ordinary run of the mill, mass produced meals offered by chains.

Ad
Review №96

The most fun youll ever have cooking! And you get to eat all the deliciousness!! Book ahead! Its the best time!

Ly
Review №97

Our Friday night staple for the last three years and service and food consistently excellent! Always add a packet of biscotti to the takeaway- coffee magic!

Re
Review №98

We went for Valentines Dinner and had such a lovely experience! The food was amazing, service was fast and friendly and the overall vibe is just great!

Fr
Review №99

Food was lovely! Good Covid 19 measures in place.

Ro
Review №100

The food was very good and had the prawn linguini with white wine. (Rosa linguini) Very good indeed.

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  • Address:Shop 18, The Colony Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, 2119, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.prontoitalianrestaurant.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 11 447 4346
Categories
  • Deli
  • Bakery
  • Italian restaurant
  • Frozen food store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–10PM
  • Thursday:8AM–10PM
  • Friday:8AM–10PM
  • Saturday:8AM–10PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
Highlights
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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