🇿🇦 Johannesburg European Cuisine Guide | Rosebank & Melrose Edition

1️⃣ Parreirinha Restaurante (Portuguese) 🍷 📍 Newly opened in 2024 at Melrose Square ✨ Highlights: Amazing pre-meal bread (Spanish-style!) Must-try: Charcuterie platter (sausages + grilled squid) Unique hanging kebab presentation Coffee liquor - a rare find! 📌 Tip: Book ahead - this place is popular! 2️⃣ Giovanni's Hillcrest (Italian) 🍝 🍴 Come for the pasta! (Simple, authentic, delicious) 3️⃣ La Boqueria Parktown North (Spanish) 🥘 🇪🇸 Inspired by Barcelona's famous market Great vibe: High ceilings, Spanish posters, greenery Try: Seafood paella & tapas (skip the empanadas) Perfect for group dining - hard to go wrong! 4️⃣ Kolonaki Greek Kouzina (Greek) 🫓 🇬🇷 Authentic Greek - but order wisely! ✅ Must-have: Fresh pita bread ⚠️ Avoid: Grape-leaf dolmas (not for everyone's taste) 5️⃣ German Country Club (German) 🍖 🇩🇪 Feels like a mini-Germany! Best for: Pork knuckle (Eisbein) & sausages German beer on tap Community events (trivia nights, weddings) 🍽️ *Go big with the "Sausage & Seafood Platter" (5+ people)* 6️⃣ SoulSouvlaki Rosebank (Greek Casual) 🌿 ☀️ Perfect sunny-day spot! Chill rooftop under shady trees Best orders: Souvlaki skewers Zucchini fritters Greek yogurt 💰 Great value (~R300 per person) 7️⃣ PAUL (French Café) 🥐 🇫🇷 Melrose branch = best ambiance! Corner location (across from Starbucks) Ideal for: Authentic French pastries Sunny sidewalk coffee breaks ☕ Feels like Europe! #JoburgEats #EuropeanCuisine #FoodieGuide #Johannesburg #TravelDining